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Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility
Network Infrastructure

Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility

Connected cars are becoming core infrastructure for updates and safety, and Transatel's 5GAA entry puts it into standards talks shaping that shift.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Truecaller taps Telna for in-app travel eSIM launch
Network Infrastructure

Truecaller taps Telna for in-app travel eSIM launch

Users can now buy and activate travel eSIMs inside Truecaller in more than 30 markets, avoiding physical SIM cards and roaming fees.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service
Unified Communications

Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service

Enterprises linking thousands of low-power devices across borders can now secure them without VPNs or on-device agents in Japan.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
SourseAI strikes New Zealand telecoms deal with 2degrees
Software-as-a-Service

SourseAI strikes New Zealand telecoms deal with 2degrees

The deal gives 2degrees specialist predictive analytics to help lift campaign conversion, curb churn and grow customer lifetime value.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
TNS Global backs eSIM Go expansion into the UK MVNO market
Digital Transformation

TNS Global backs eSIM Go expansion into the UK MVNO market

Expansion into UK mobile services has gained fresh backing as TNS Global funds eSIM Go's push beyond travel eSIM into MVNOs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Supporting service providers with their global ambitions
Network Infrastructure

Supporting service providers with their global ambitions

Asia-Pacific expansion is set to help partners widen margins, cut compliance risk and reach new customers across 27 countries.

By Mike Mills • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Telna unveils USD $100m fund for travel eSIM growth
Unified Communications

Telna unveils USD $100m fund for travel eSIM growth

Telna launches a USD $100m fund to back travel eSIM apps, MVNOs and Super Apps, aiming to speed global growth in digital roaming services.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

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StarHub to move all MyRepublic Mobile users onto network
Customer Experience

StarHub to move all MyRepublic Mobile users onto network

The deal gives StarHub more scale in Singapore's mobile market as MyRepublic Mobile 4G users join its 5G base on one network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Gamma backs Rebel Telecom's child-safe mobile model
Social Media

Gamma backs Rebel Telecom's child-safe mobile model

Pressure is mounting for child-focused smartphone options as Rebel Telecom takes its pitch to Parliament amid tighter online safety proposals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
IoT firms face skills strain as global deployments rise
Manufacturing

IoT firms face skills strain as global deployments rise

Skills shortages are delaying IoT roll-outs as firms expand abroad, with 60 per cent of decision-makers citing expertise gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Gamma outlines key success factors for UK MVNO launches
Customer Experience

Gamma outlines key success factors for UK MVNO launches

Brands entering UK mobile via MVNOs need clear differentiation and top-level backing, or their launch is likely to struggle.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Circles.Life launches Live Unhinged brand campaign
Unified Communications

Circles.Life launches Live Unhinged brand campaign

In Singapore's crowded mobile market, Circles.Life is betting AI tools, cashback and lifestyle perks will help it stand out from rivals.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Zip announces launch of ZMobile for Australian app users
Unified Communications

Zip announces launch of ZMobile for Australian app users

Existing Zip users will be first to access ZMobile, as the lender pushes into mobile plans with TPG Telecom-backed network coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
iD Mobile app tops 2 million users as self-service grows
Digital Transformation

iD Mobile app tops 2 million users as self-service grows

iD Mobile's self-service app has surged past two million registered users as more of its 2.5 million subscribers switch to digital support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Spitfire unveils dual-IMSI multi-network IoT data SIM
Unified Communications

Spitfire unveils dual-IMSI multi-network IoT data SIM

Spitfire launches dual-IMSI multi-network IoT SIM for UK firms, promising seamless failover, tighter security and tariffs from GBP £1 a month.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Meaningful Planet raises seed funding to cut mobile waste
Data Analytics

Meaningful Planet raises seed funding to cut mobile waste

Meaningful Planet secures seed backing from SFC Capital to tackle GBP £1 billion in wasted UK corporate mobile spend with its MILO platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Free internet pilots connect vulnerable Australians online
Disaster Recovery

Free internet pilots connect vulnerable Australians online

Free internet pilots in Victoria and Western Australia have connected over 350 vulnerable people, offering a scalable model for digital inclusion.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Lycamobile boosts Q4 activations & wins Finder award
Digital Transformation

Lycamobile boosts Q4 activations & wins Finder award

Lycamobile Australia lifts Q4 plan activations by over 50% after streamlining offers, as it secures a Finder Mobile Awards 2026 win.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026