Polkomtel implements Snowflake AI Data Cloud
POLAND 12:46

Polkomtel implements Snowflake AI Data Cloud

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has decided to implement the Snowflake AI Data Cloud for developing its analytics environment. The company will use the platform to accelerate implementation of its digital transformation strategy and improve access to data within the corporation. Snowflake AI Data Cloud is also expected to accelerate implementation of data and AI-based solutions in the company. 

OpenAI investments come under question after missing internal growth targets - report
GLOBAL 12:45

OpenAI investments come under question after missing internal growth targets - report

OpenAI recently missed its own targets for new users and revenue, raising concerns within the company over whether it can grow fast enough to meet its investment commitments, the Wall Street Journal reported. CFO Sarah Friar told other company leaders that she is worried the company might not be able to pay for future computing contracts if revenue doesn't grow fast enough, people familiar with the matter told the WSJ. Board directors also examined more closely the company's data centre deals in recent mont

Whale TV introduces Blacknut gaming
GLOBAL 12:44

Whale TV introduces Blacknut gaming

Global cloud gaming service Blacknut has announced its introduction to certain models of television set using the Whale TV independent operating system. It said viewers using Whale OS 3 or Whale OS 10 can access Blacknut's catalogue of over 1,000 games. The all-in-one subscription streaming service is now available in more than 65 countries in MENA, APAC, LATAM and North America, with more regions to come.

Intelbras acquires land for production expansion
BRAZIL 12:31

Intelbras acquires land for production expansion

Brazilian telecom equipment manufacturer Intelbras announced an investment of BRL 19.4 million to acquire a new plot of land in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. This acquisition aims to boost the company's long-term production capacity, particularly for its Security solutions, with the new site spanning approximately 670,000 m2. Over the next 18 months, an estimated BRL 200 million will be invested in site preparation, construction, and the acquisition of manufacturing and administrative infrastructure. This will

Askey to develop 5G FWA modem based on PureLiFi technology
GLOBAL 12:30

Askey to develop 5G FWA modem based on PureLiFi technology

Asus's 5G CPE subsidiary Askey is working with UK-based PureLiFi to develop 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) modems with embedded support for the LiFi-powered connectivity bridge announced by PureLiFi in March. The PureLiFi technology uses light signals and wireless power sourcing to extend FWA coverage into the customer's premises through their windows, with potential to increase network capacity by sixfold. Askey's product is set to integrate the concept into a single CPE unit without the need for standalon

Airtel Money, Absa Bank expand digital payments for small businesses
KENYA 12:26

Airtel Money, Absa Bank expand digital payments for small businesses

Airtel Money Kenya and Absa Bank Kenya have launched a new service for small enterprises where businesses can receive direct wallet-to-bank transfers and process merchant paybill payments more efficiently. This partnership provides SMEs with a new channel  to handle everyday transactions, from settling bills to managing business payments, all directly from their mobile phones. 

American Tower Q1 revenue rises 7%
GLOBAL 12:24

American Tower Q1 revenue rises 7%

American Tower has reported a 6.8 percent year-on-year rise in first quarter turnover to USD 2.74 billion as property revenue climbed 7.3 percent to USD 2.67 billion. CEO Steve Vondran said this "excellent" start to 2026 was driven by rising mobile data consumption, accelerating cloud adoption and the rapid expansion of AI-driven workloads. He said American Tower is operating from its firmest strategic position in more than a decade following actions to strengthen its balance sheet, reduce risk and enhance

Bite Latvia proposes national anti-drone initiative with critical infrastructure operators
LATVIA 12:24

Bite Latvia proposes national anti-drone initiative with critical infrastructure operators

Bite Latvia has proposed a national initiative to develop an anti-drone sensor network based on critical infrastructure operators. It envisages close cooperation between the state, security institutions and all infrastructure operators, using existing towers, data transmission channels and power supplies. The Bite Latvia's initiative was brought up at the Industry Days organised by the Ministry of the Interior, where representatives of security, defence and industry discussed strengthening an integrated and

One overtakes Yettel in Hungarian mobile market
HUNGARY 12:21

One overtakes Yettel in Hungarian mobile market

4iG Group's One has officially surpassed Yettel Hungary in the mobile market, according to the latest statistics from the National Media and Communications Authority. One, formed from Vodafone Hungary, Digi and Netfone, now holds a larger share across all mobile sub-segments. At the end of 2025, Magyar Telekom held a 46 percent market share, confirming its dominance for three years running. One placed second with 28 percent, ahead of Yettel with 25 percent.

Italtel confirms FY results of EUR 273 mln
ITALY 12:20

Italtel confirms FY results of EUR 273 mln

Italian ICT and network specialist Italtel said shareholders at its AGM approved the company's results for 2025, with revenues coming in at EUR 273.3 million, described as the company's best performance in recent years. Adjusted EBITDA climbed 56 percent year on year to EUR 16.3 million, confirming the strength of the group's transformation plan launched in 2024.

Brazil's Anatel seizes nearly 1.4 million irregular products in year to January
BRAZIL 12:19

Brazil's Anatel seizes nearly 1.4 million irregular products in year to January

Anatel successfully removed 1,394,385 unapproved products, valued at over BRL 136.6 million, from the Brazilian market in the year to January, as part of its ongoing fight against piracy. The majority of these seizures involved routers, Wi-Fi equipment, and battery chargers, the regulatory agency said. 

Cisco equips Qiddiya Investment Company HQ in Riyadh
SAUDI ARABIA 12:16

Cisco equips Qiddiya Investment Company HQ in Riyadh

Cisco and Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) have partnered to power QIC's new headquarters with Cisco technology. The new office, based in Riyadh's diplomatic quarter, uses Cisco's networking, collaboration, and IoT-enabled sensor products to deliver a 'human-centric' workspace, designed to elevate the Qiddiya brand while also attracting leading talent.

SLOVAKIA 12:06

Slovak Telekom adds Picsart, ElevenLabs to Magenta AI service

Slovak Telekom has added new functions to its service Magenta AI. Users of the operator's AI application gain access to tools from Picsart and ElevenLabs so they can edit images, generate visuals or create a podcast from text or a document. The new functions will be available free of charge to all users of the Telekom application via automatic update.

POLAND 12:05

Polsat Box Go adds HBO Max

Polish pay-TV service Polsat Box Go, controlled by the Polsat Plus Group, has introduced access to HBO Max as a separate service. HBO Max is already available for subscribers of the Polsat Lovers service (PLN 20 for 30 days) and under the packages Premium (PLN 35 for 30 days) and Premium Sport (PLN 55 for 30 days). 

BRAZIL 12:03

Oi Solucoes set for auction on 17 June

The 7th Business Court of Rio de Janeiro has authorised the sale of Oi Solucoes, Oi's corporate (B2B) business unit, and scheduled an auction for 17 June. The minimum bid for the enterprise services provider has been set at BRL 1.42 billion. The sale package includes Oi Solucoes' customer base (both public and private contracts), operational infrastructure, revenues, costs, and supplier agreements. Excluded from the sale are assets related to Oi's fixed telephony unit, interconnection services, three-digit

GLOBAL 12:02

ST intros global-shutter image sensors for XR, IoT and wearable devices

STMicroelectronics is preparing the market launch of its latest generation global-shutter image sensors, designed to enable distortion-free image capture within a razor-thin power envelope suited to prolonged battery life and energy harvesting systems. The product roadmap includes monochrome VD55G4 sensors and RGB colour products under VD65G4 item codes, with both product families forming part of the ST BrightSense line-up. 

MEXICO 11:59

TelevisaUnivision revenue up 5% in Q1, driven by Mexico and ViX platform

TelevisaUnivision reported total revenues of USD 1.02 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 5 percent year on year, as flat US sales of USD 708 million were offset by a 17 percent growth in Mexico to USD 367 million. The Spanish-language media company, formed in 2022 through the merger of Televisa's content operations with US-based Univision, posted an operating income of USD 163 million, down from USD 187 million a year earlier, while adjusted OIBDA fell 6 percent to USD 323.3 million.

NORTH AMERICA 11:48

Tecnotree, Albion deliver upgrade VAS platform for Telus

Telus has appointed US-based Albion Ventures, telecoms managed services provider, to deliver a next-generation VAS platform across North America, starting with a voicemail application. Albion will work with Tecnotree on the project, using Tecnotree's VAS and digital services platform to help Telus upgrade service capabilities and enhance the user experience. Albion will provide end-to-end managed services, including service assurance, platform operations and lifecycle management to support Telus customers a

GLOBAL 11:46

Corning core sales rise 18% in Q1 amid strong demand for Gen AI products

Corning has reported an 18 percent year-on-year increase in its core sales metric in the first quarter of 2026 to USD 4.35  billion amid robust demand for Gen AI products. The company said core EPS was up 30 percent year on year in Q1 to USD 0.70. Corning plans to upgrade and extend its Springboard plan until 2030 and introduce its Optical Communications segment's new Photonics Market-Access Platform to serve Gen AI OEM customers at its New York investor event on 06 May.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:40

SecondSim launches new eSIM service on Vodafone UK network

A new mobile network called SecondSim has been launched in the UK to meet the needs of sole traders, freelancers and SMEs. The eSIM service operates as a second phone line to help customers keep their work and personal mobile numbers separate. It has been set up by former Slice Mobile employees Jenna Banks, Stephen Monaghan and Rob Brock. 

ITALY 11:36

TIM Ventures invests in insurtech startup Wallife

TIM Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Italy's TIM Group, has invested an undisclosed sum in Wallife, an insurtech startup specialising in protection against risks linked to technological evolution, particularly in digital identity security. TIM said the move is part of TIM Ventures' strategy to back high-potential companies operating in areas critical to the development of digital services for consumers and businesses.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:30

Telecom Plus expects FY26 pre-tax profit at lower end of guidance

Telecom Plus, UK provider of subscription utility services trading as Utility Warehouse, has published a trading update for the year to 31 March 2026. It expects adjusted pre-tax profit to be in the lower end of the previously-announced guidance of GBP 132-138 million, due to lower energy consumption by customers during an unseasonably warm winter. 

UNITED KINGDOM 11:23

UK mobile operators block 166.92 million scam SMS messages in Q1

UK mobile operators blocked 166.92 million fraudulent SMS messages from reaching customers in Q1 2026, according to the latest SMS Fraud Tracker data from industry group Mobile UK. Broken down by month, they blocked 97.11 million messages in January, 40.10 million in February and 20.72 million in March. Since tracking began, UK mobile operators have blocked a total of 2.83 billion scam SMS messages. 

NIGER 11:12

Niger hosts Internet Governance Forum

A four-day forum was held from 21 to 24 April by the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), Agence Nationale pour la Societe de l'Information (ANSI) Niger, and the Ministry of Communication and New Technology, to discuss the country's digital future. It brought together stakeholders from across Niger and the wider sub-region, including representatives from government, industry and civil society. The forum addressed digital sovereignty, inclusion, cybersecurity and AI.

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