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TAWAL And Huawei Sign Indoor Building Solutions Partnership Agreement to Jointly Expand Digital Indoor Networks for Saudi Arabia

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:48:19 EDT

Coinciding with the launch of Saudi Arabia LEAP 2026, one of the world's most influential technology events, TAWAL and Huawei officially signed the IBS (Indoor Building Solutions) Partnership Agreement for indoor networks. The signing of this agreement signifies that both parties will collaborate through innovative models and technological empowerment to jointly build a high-quality indoor network. This initiative holds profound strategic significance and social value. - - Responding to Na...

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TomTom and citiEU strengthen ties to deliver advanced traffic monitoring and location analytics solutions

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:30:15 EDT

TomTom ( TOM2 ), the specialist in mapping and location technology, announced an expanded partnership with citiEU, a specialist in transport modelling, forecasting, and planning solutions. Under the agreement, citiEU will leverage TomTom's location intelligence to support the delivery of advanced location analytics, traffic intelligence, and mobility solutions for customers across Europe and the Middle East. - - Under the continued agreement, citiEU will leverage a broad portfolio of TomTom...

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Apple unveils iPhone Duo

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:39:37 EDT

Apple introduced iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone. Opened, it is the thinnest iPhone ever, with a 7.6-inch inner display that provides a large canvas for viewing content, gaming, and multitasking, and a special nano-texture finish that minimizes glare for an unparalleled viewing experience. Closed, the 5.4-inch outer display delivers 90 percent of the screen area of iPhone 18 Pro in a compact, pocketable design.1 Both displays share the same aspect ratio, so content scales proportio...

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Nearly Half of Reported Scam Incidents Go Unresolved Across Southeast Asia, Undermining Digital Trust, New GSMA Findings Reveal

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:06:03 EDT

As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) accelerates its digital economy, AI and digital government ambitions, digital trust is becoming a critical factor in whether citizens, businesses and governments can confidently embrace digital services. Two new GSMA reports launched at the Digital Trust Summit at M360 ASEAN warn that online scams, fraud and digital deception are increasingly challenging that trust and could undermine progress towards broader digital ambitions. - - T...

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ZTE Global Summit & User Congress 2026 Opens in Kuala Lumpur, Advancing from Connectivity to Digital Value Creation

Wed, 9 Sep 2026 15:11:55 EDT

- - • The 15th ZTE Global Summit & User Congress officially opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, co-located for the first time with the GSMA M360 ASEAN - • Ministerial leaders from Malaysia, the Chinese Ambassador, GSMA leadership, global operator executives, and industry partners jointly explored network evolution, AI-driven innovation, and digital economy prosperity - • ZTE showcased full-scenario AI network solutions, the TCO-optimal AI Factory, and innovative AI devices, mapping out an...

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JCDecaux France, awarded CB News Grand Prix des R�gies 2026 (Media Partner of the Year – 2026)

Wed, 9 Sep 2026 03:36:46 EDT

JCDecaux SE (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, announces that JCDecaux in France has won three awards at the 2026 Grand Prix des R�gies and Grand Prix des M�dias, organised by CB News, France's benchmark magazine for marketing and media communications. - - - • Best Communications Stunt – Special Activation for the March 2026 campaign dedicated to C�line Dion's major return to the stage, which will take place in three days' time in Paris - • Best Ou...

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Verizon and Corning announce multi-year, multi-billion dollar supply agreement for broadband expansion and next-gen AI infrastructure

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:29:57 EDT

At a glance - - - • Verizon and Corning have reached a multi-billion dollar supply agreement through 2032 for over 80 million miles of high-density optical fiber to meet surging demand. - - • The fiber will accelerate Verizon's broadband expansion for homes and businesses, and help build the long-haul connectivity backbone of the AI economy. - - - To meet surging demand for consumer broadband and converged services alongside emerging AI needs, Verizon and Corning have reached a multi-...

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Mobile ecosystem ready to maximise use of 6 GHz as GSMA urges policymakers to unlock spectrum for mobile

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 03:24:41 EDT

The global mobile ecosystem is ready to deploy services in the upper 6 GHz band, the GSMA said, calling on policymakers to plan the spectrum for mobile use and provide the certainty needed to support future network investment, capacity and economic growth. - - Countries accounting for more than 80% of the world's population now support mobile use of the upper 6 GHz band (6.425–7.125 GHz), following its harmonisation at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23). The band has s...

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Lenovo Advances Hybrid AI Across New Personal and Enterprise Technology

Mon, 7 Sep 2026 06:37:26 EDT

Lenovo™ Innovation World during IFA 2026, Lenovo unveiled a new portfolio of personal and enterprise technology, showing how its Hybrid AI strategy is moving from vision to practical experiences across devices, infrastructure, services, and the everyday moments that connect them. - - The announcements bring together Lenovo's “one personal AI, multiple devices” approach with enterprise technology that helps organizations turn data into insights and value. They span personal AI across PCs, s...

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stc group Powers the Economy of the Future with Cross-Sector Digital Solutions

Mon, 7 Sep 2026 05:11:03 EDT

As a Strategic Partner of LEAP 2026 for the fifth consecutive year, stc group, a leading digital enabler, is demonstrating how its digital capabilities can support key sectors and help enable the economy of the future. - - Across transport and logistics, tourism, sports, construction and real estate, the group is showcasing how digital transformation can bring together technology, people, systems, and infrastructure as a fundamental part of how sectors operate, develop and grow. - - Making...

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Marc Murtra encourages Catalan business leaders to be agents of change and to 'make things happen'

Mon, 7 Sep 2026 05:07:14 EDT

�Telef�nica invested 121 million euros in Catalonia in 2025 and has more than 1,000 employees in the region. - - �Telef�nica's Chairman and CEO argues that business leaders need to form a 'lobby for getting things done' in order to be agents of transformation. - - �Murtra highlights Telef�nica's leadership role in the European agenda on technological sovereignty, with the aim of ranking amongst Europe's top telecoms companies by 2030 and becoming the best gateway for citizens to access dig...

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Iconic flip design meets unmistakable artistry: new motorola razr with Crystals by Swarovski® joins the Brilliant Collection

Mon, 7 Sep 2026 05:01:37 EDT

Overview - - - • Motorola brings together Pantone® color expertise and Swarovski craftsmanship to launch a new addition to the Brilliant Collection - • The 2026 motorola razr debuts in PANTONE Meteorite, accented with 35 Swarovski Crystals in Silver Night and a larger signature Swarovski Crystal on the hinge - - - At Motorola, we believe technology should do more than empower people, it should reflect their individuality and personal style. That belief is at the heart of Motorola Collec...

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Telecom Egypt to Advance Egypt's Eastern Digital Corridor with a Multiple-Petabit Sharm El Sheikh–Taba Subsea Cable in Accordance with its New Strategy

Mon, 7 Sep 2026 04:54:12 EDT

Telecom Egypt, the total telecom operator in Egypt and one of the largest subsea cable operators in the region, has announced the signing of an agreement to construct the Sharm El Sheikh–Taba subsea cable in accordance with the company's new strategy. The new cable will extend Telecom Egypt's Red Sea Subsea Festoon Cable System to Taba, creating a continuous subsea connectivity path linking Suez, Zafarana, Ras Ghareb, Sharm El Sheikh, and Taba. The project marks a key milestone in expandin...

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Vodafone introduces Quality on Demand Network API in Germany

Mon, 7 Sep 2026 04:49:45 EDT

Vodafone is launching Quality on Demand in Germany, enabling businesses and developers to optimise their customers' mobile connections when accessing services such as digital payments, sports broadcasts and delivery services. - - Germany is the first market to receive Vodafone's latest network application programming interface (API), with more countries to follow. Vodafone's Quality on Demand service enables organisations to offer customers a more stable, high-performing connection through...

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HARMAN Appoints Dr. Thomas Irawan as Chief Operating Officer, Automotive

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 08:38:29 EDT

HARMAN International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and a global technology company delivering AI-enabled products, software and orchestrated experiences across automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced that Dr. Thomas Irawan will join the company on October 1, 2026, as Chief Operating Officer and President Designate, HARMAN Automotive. - - In this new role, Dr. Irawan will provide operational leadership for HARMAN Automotive, overseeing...

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Xiaomi Makes IFA Debut with Largest-Ever Overseas Booth, Showcasing Its "Human � Car � Home" Smart Ecosystem

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 08:34:46 EDT

Xiaomi, a global leader in consumer electronics and smart manufacturing, today made its debut at IFA 2026 in Berlin with over 3,300 square meters of exhibition space—its largest standalone overseas exhibition to date. - - Bringing together more than 380 products, forward-looking technologies and real-world demonstrations, the exhibition presents the full scope of Xiaomi's “Human � Car � Home” smart ecosystem across personal, home and mobility spaces. It also demonstrates how AI can coordina...

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The wellbeing edit: how teens are using Pinterest differently, by design

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 17:51:04 EDT

At Pinterest, we believe the best thing you can find online is a reason to go offline. As a visual search and discovery platform, people come to find ideas for what they want to do, make and try next. And no one embodies that more than the teens who use Pinterest every day. - - We invest constantly in understanding teens: how they experience Pinterest, what they're looking for, and what kind of digital space helps them thrive. Here's what that looks like in practice in 2026. Pinterest for...

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Welcome to the new telekom.com

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:51:10 EDT

With the relaunch of our corporate website telekom.com, we are preparing for this. We are creating a new technical and editorial foundation that helps us make more targeted use of modern online communication and continuously evolve our offerings. - - More than a new design - - The relaunch is more than a new visual identity. As a first step, we are renewing the technical foundation of our website. This also lays the groundwork for the next stage in the evolution of our digital communica...

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ReuNION: Orange announces a new submarine cable project connecting La R�union to South Africa

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:58:09 EDT

- - • A new, more direct subsea cable route to improve latency and contribute to the resilience and diversification of international connectivity routes in the region - • A next-generation submarine cable featuring 16 fiber pairs, each with a capacity of 20 Tbps - • An infrastructure co-financed by the European Union, designed to anticipate the end of life of existing regional subsea systems - • Orange provides its expertise in cable landing, equipment hosting, and terrestrial infrastr...

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Helium Launches HeliumOS, the Platform for the Business of Connectivity

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 12:12:45 EDT

Helium, the leader in decentralized wireless communications and intelligent connectivity solutions, today announced the launch of HeliumOS, the operating system for the business of connectivity. HeliumOS is an integrated platform that gives carriers, MVNOs, network operators, and brands the intelligent and interoperable solutions they need to launch, operate, and scale connectivity businesses faster and smarter. - - Network operators spend nearly $200 bi

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ZTE and BBTEC Forge Partnership to Advance AI Digital Infrastructure in Thailand

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 02:50:28 EDT

- - • ZTE and BBTEC have signed a strategic MoU to collaborate on AI digital infrastructure, data centers, and energy solutions in Thailand - • Both companies aim to support Thailand's digital transformation by combining ZTE's global technology expertise with BBTEC's local resources and market presence - - - ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, and BB Technology Co., Ltd. (“BBTEC”) have sign...

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OXG secures new shareholder and funding

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 02:47:40 EDT

Vodafone Group Plc (“Vodafone”) announces that OXG, its fibre joint venture in Germany, will have a new shareholder with Societe Generale S.A. agreeing to acquire a 50% shareholding in OXG Glasfaser Beteiligungs-GmbH (“OXG”) from Geodesia Holding S.� r.l. - - The transaction secures a committed funding partner in OXG, enabling the continued expansion of its fibre network in Germany, while maintaining strategic flexibility for Vodafone. - - The transaction remains subject to customary regulat...

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Visible reimagines home connectivity with Visible One, its first mobile and fiber bundle

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:00:58 EDT

At a Glance - - - • Meet Visible One : Get fiber home internet with Visible Fiber—Visible's first converged plan combining mobile service and home internet into a single bill, offering speeds up to 1 GB with super low lag for effortless streaming gaming, and working from home. - • Special intro pricing: New customers can try Visible One for $50/month for the first two months ($100 paid upfront; $55/mo thereafter) to get home fiber internet and mobile service on one easy bill. For power...

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Samsung Announces One UI 9 Beta Feature Update for Galaxy S26 Series

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:46:09 EDT

Samsung is bringing a major feature update to One UI 9 beta users on the Galaxy S26 series, with the rollout starting Aug. 28. - - The update will introduce highly anticipated features already seen in the latest Galaxy Z series, each designed to make everyday tasks feel more seamless. - - - • My FanCam makes it easier to capture and share standout moments, using AI to keep a selected person in focus and automatically reframe footage into different aspect ratios for social platforms. - - ...

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GSMA MWC26 Doha to co-locate alongside the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in November 2026

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:37:42 EDT

The GSMA and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced that MWC26 Doha will co-locate alongside the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26). PP-26 is the highest policy-making body of ITU, the United Nations agency for digital technologies. This first-of-its-kind co-location will bring together the leaders shaping the digital sector – from government, international institutions and industry – for a pivotal month of digital policy engagement and connectivity showcases in Doha...

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Tata Communications, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles join forces to accelerate Software-Defined Vehicle Deployment in India - Introduces in-built 5G cellular connectivity in the Sierra.ev

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:42:14 EDT

Tata Communications, a leading global communications technology player and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), India's leading automobile manufacturer, announced collaboration to power the newly launched Sierra.ev, with in-built 5G cellular connectivity, paving the way for futuristic Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). - - Tata Communications MOVE™ Connected Vehicle Platform will be integrated with the car's new SDV platform – N.IO – to provide seamless connectivity and digital first in...

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Huawei Recognized as a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Storage Platforms, 2026

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:12:29 EDT

Summary: - - - • Huawei Recognized as a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Storage Platforms, 2026. Huawei OceanStor Data Storage leverages a high-efficiency and unified AI data platform, excellent capacity density and energy efficiency, and future-proof data resilience to comprehensively meet the diverse needs of enterprise use cases. - - - The tech analyst firm Gartner® has released the “Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, 2026”. Huawei has earned a spot i...

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Legends, not myths: Belfast Giants unveil 2026/27 jerseys as O2 takes centre ice

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:40:56 EDT

- - • Belfast Giants unveil four new 2026/27 jerseys, marking the beginning of a new era for the reigning EIHL champions. - - • O2's iconic logo features on the Belfast Giants jersey for the first time as the brand begins its title sponsorship of the club. - - • Priority from O2 members will receive 20% off the 2026/27 Belfast Giants jerseys, in-store and online. - - • O2 customers also benefit from enhanced 4G and 5G+ connectivity at The O2 Belfast, helping fans stay connected even at...

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China Unicom Beijing and Huawei Power the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games with 5G-A GigaUplink

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:10:05 EDT

Summary: - - - • China Unicom Beijing and Huawei used the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games to prove their 5G-A GigaUplink network can handle real-world robotics—paving the way for humanoid robots to leave the arena and enter daily life. - - - - The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games opened on 22th August at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval, further demonstrating how robotics and high-speed networks can support advanced applications such as embodied AI. - - A joint program between Beijing...

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�koda receives Red Dot Award for its Vision App concept

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:54:54 EDT

- �koda's vision of a future mobile user experience has received a Red Dot in the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026 - The international jury recognised the concept's clear, intuitive UX/UI design and user-focused approach - The latest accolade brings �koda Auto's total number of Red Dot Design Awards to 21 across several categories - - �koda has been named a winner in the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026 for its vision of a future mobile user experience. The concept explores how �koda's...

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DOCOMO to End the “MANGA MIRAI” Digital Comic Distribution Service and Migrate Purchased Titles to “MangaPlaza”

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:44:27 EDT

NTT DOCOMO, INC. (“DOCOMO”) will end its “MANGA MIRAI” digital comic distribution service, offered in the United States, as of 11:59 p.m. on December 15, 2026 (U.S. Pacific Time). New membership registration, new title purchases, provision of the app, and viewing of titles within the app. - - In conjunction with the end of “MANGA MIRAI,” customers' user information and their purchased titles (libraries) will be migrated to “MangaPlaza,” a digital comic distribution service for the U.S. mark...

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Born in Riyadh. Sold Out in Paris. stc and EWC a Winning Partnership

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:41:04 EDT

- - • stc group served as a Founding and Elite Partner of the Esports World Cup for the third consecutive year. - - • stc group held the naming rights to three key venues: the stc Arena, stc Players' Lounge, and stc Contenders. - - • EWC 2026, the largest edition of the tournament to date, brought together more than 2,000 players and 200 clubs from over 100 countries, competing across 25 tournaments and 24 game titles. - - • stc tv's dedicated EWC channel generated over 3 million plays...

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New programme set to unlock Highlands and Islands' next generation of digital and technology entrepreneurs

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:31:41 EDT

Around 100 entrepreneurs and organisations across the Highlands and Islands are expected to benefit from a new digital and technology support programme launched today. - - The one-year Digital and Technology Entrepreneurship (DaTE) programme will support start-ups and small organisations to develop new digital and technology products, processes and services. - - Participants will receive expert advice, mentoring and funding through the programme, which is led by Highlands and Islands Enterpr...

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Telef�nica is rolling out Spain's first Comprehensive Smart Rural Video Surveillance Project for the Guadalajara Provincial Council

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:27:08 EDT

Telef�nica Espa�a has launched the technological infrastructure to support an innovative initiative by the Guadalajara Provincial Council aimed at enhancing safety on the provincial road network and at access points to municipalities. - - This comprehensive Smart Rural Video Surveillance project will be carried out through a central, multi-vendor platform that will facilitate the deployment of a solution featuring 350 new interconnected video surveillance points throughout the province, usi...

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stc Group and Huawei Complete World's First Commercial MB� Deployment

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:13:29 EDT

stc Group, Saudi Arabia's leading digital solutions provider, and Huawei have announced the world's first commercial deployment of a Multi-Band Multi-Beam (MB�) microwave solution. With this solution, a single MB� antenna covers eight frequency bands ranging from 13 GHz to 38 GHz and supports up to 10 concurrent beams, which helps carriers reduce antenna count by as much as 90%. - - Following the rapid rollout of 5G networks across Saudi Arabia, base station density and mobile...

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Qualcomm Appoints Sergio Buniac as Executive Vice President and Group General Manager, Mobile, Compute, and Personal AI

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:43:34 EDT

Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the appointment of Sergio Buniac as executive vice president and group general manager of Mobile, Compute and Personal AI, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., effective September 2. In this role, Buniac will oversee the smartphone, personal computing, smart wearables and XR businesses, including a new generation of AI devices. He will report directly to Cristiano Amon, president and chief executive officer of Qualcomm Incorporated. - - “Sergio is a proven busi...

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Deutsche Telekom launches 'Not a Passenger' campaign starring Rhian Teasdale of Grammy-winning band Wet Leg

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:26:57 EDT

- - • A powerful rallying cry for Gen Z, designed to inspire a self-determined lifestyle in an age of overwhelming noise, opinions and external pressures - • 60-second manifesto film features frontwoman Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg — the five-piece band founded by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers from the Isle of Wight - • Exclusive Telekom Electronic Beats event in Berlin, headlined by Wet Leg, on 26. August - - - A Rallying Cry for Agency in an Age of Content Overwhelm Deutsche Telekom h...

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O2 is offering its customers even more benefits with Movistar Plus for €6 a month and access to handsets from €0 on more tariffs

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:20:54 EDT

�Customers on 'Solo Fibra' and 'Convergentes' plans without TV can sign up for the Movistar Plus OTT service, featuring a selection of content, as an additional package for €6 a month. - - �O2 is making the device catalogue available from €0 for plans starting at €40 a month. - - From today, O2 will offer its 'Solo Fibra' and convergent customers without a TV subscription the option to subscribe to the Movistar Plus OTT service for €6 per month, instead of the usual €9.99 per month, as an a...

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EE introduces a UK first: Fast Lane™ on 5G+, giving customers the edge on the UK's best network, when the network is busiest

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:38:47 EDT

- - • EE's Fast Lane is the UK's first commercial network slice that gives both consumers and small businesses dedicated 5G+ connectivity at the busiest times on the network. - - • Available on EE's 5G+ network, Fast Lane builds on several successful 5G+ network slicing trials and is the newest innovation from EE since it was named the UK's best network for the 13 th year in a row.1 - • The new service gives consumers and small businesses an additional boost when the network is busy, by a...

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80% of Malawians Remain Offline Despite Coverage – New GSMA Report Highlights Path to Inclusive Digital Access and MWK 1.1 Trillion Growth

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:34:39 EDT

Expanding access to mobile internet could unlock new opportunities for millions of Malawians, improving access to education, financial services and digital public services, according to a new GSMA report released titled Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Malawi: Opportunities, Policy Recommendations and the Role of Mobile. - - The report also finds that Malawi could unlock MWK 1.1 trillion in additional economic value and create 490,000 jobs by 2030 through targeted digi...

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Deutsche Telekom to acquire Fiberhost and Inea from Macquarie Asset Management for c.1 billion EUR, thereby strengthening T-Mobile Polska's position in fixed broadband

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:44:30 EDT

Deutsche Telekom has agreed to acquire 100% of Fiberhost, a Polish open-access fixed network operator, together with Inea, a retail broadband and TV provider, for an enterprise valuation of c.1 billion EUR from current shareholders: Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 5, a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management and minority shareholders. The acquisition will accelerate T-Mobile Polska's growth by adding Inea's over 300,000 customers and Fiberhost's fiber network passing over 1.4 mil...

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Cedar Electronics selects TomTom Orbis Maps to enhance speed awareness across the United States

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:24:35 EDT

TomTom ( TOM2 ), the specialist in mapping and location technology, announced that Cedar Electronics, a leading provider of automotive safety and driver awareness solutions, has selected TomTom Orbis Maps for integration into its Escort and Cobra radar detector products in markets where these features are supported. - - By leveraging TomTom's high-quality, frequently refreshed speed limit data, Cedar Electronics can validate and maintain up-to-date posted road speed information across the U...

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Verizon readies for Tropical Storm Lala; Offers tips for Hawai'i residents and businesses

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:54:43 EDT

At a glance - - - • Strengthened network infrastructure: Verizon has prepared its Hawai'i network with backup generators, satellite assets, and pre-staged equipment designed for reliability during severe weather. - - • Proactive collaboration: Verizon is working directly with the Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA), local power providers, and public safety officials to support critical infrastructure. - - • Customer resources: Verizon offers essential digital preparedness s...

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JCDecaux renews its landmark advertising contract with Hamburg for 15 years

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:19:27 EDT

JCDecaux SE (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, announces that Wall GmbH, a company that is part of JCDecaux, has been awarded the main advertising contract in Hamburg, Germany's second-largest city with 1.85 million inhabitants. The award follows a competitive tender process. - - The advertising contract covers 2,200 bus shelters including 1,710 analogue and digital advertising City Light Poster assets (2 sqm), extending one of the company's most im...

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GSMA Industry Services Launches Circularity Services to Help Operators Reduce E-Waste and Unlock Value

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:15:46 EDT

GSMA Industry Services announced the launch of its new Circularity Services offering, designed to help mobile operators and ecosystem partners extend the life of devices, reduce e-waste, and unlock greater value from existing assets. - - The offering launches with two commercial partners: Closing the Loop, whose 'One for One' service links one new mobile device sold by an operator to the collection and responsible recycling of one end-of-life device, and RGX, a neutral, online marketpl...

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