Telefonica improves cash flow target after stronger growth in Spain, Brazil
Telefonica has increased its target for annual cash flow in 2026 after a small acceleration in its growth in the second quarter in Spain and Brazil. Quarterly revenues rose 3.0 percent year-on-year to EUR 8.265 billion, and adjusted EBITDA increased 6.4 percent to EUR 2.933 billion. On an organic basis excluding forex, revenues were flat, as 0.9 percent growth in services was offset by lower handset sales. Nevertheless, organic EBITDA growth improved to 2.7 percent from 1.8 percent in the first quarter, tha
Telefonica improves cash flow target after stronger growth in Spain, Brazil
Telefonica has increased its target for annual cash flow in 2026 after a small acceleration in its growth in the second quarter in Spain and Brazil. Quarterly revenues rose 3.0 percent year-on-year to EUR 8.265 billion, and adjusted EBITDA increased 6.4 percent to EUR 2.933 billion. On an organic basis excluding forex, revenues were flat, as 0.9 percent growth in services was offset by lower handset sales. Nevertheless, organic EBITDA growth improved to 2.7 percent from 1.8 percent in the first quarter, tha
Fritz!Box 5690 Pro starts support for Matter
Fritz! Has announced that a new Fritz! Lab has become available to download in preparation for the next release (Fritz!OS8.50) for the Fritz!Box 5690 Pro, the first model to offer Matter support as a Matter bridge. This makes Fritz! Smart Home devices and compatible equipment from other manufacturers registered with the Fritz!Box accessible to a Matter network.
Fritz!Box 5690 Pro starts support for Matter
Fritz! Has announced that a new Fritz! Lab has become available to download in preparation for the next release (Fritz!OS8.50) for the Fritz!Box 5690 Pro, the first model to offer Matter support as a Matter bridge. This makes Fritz! Smart Home devices and compatible equipment from other manufacturers registered with the Fritz!Box accessible to a Matter network.
Tech Mahindra UK named Disability Confident Service Provider
Tech Mahindra's UK subsidiary has been recognised by the UK government's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as a Disability Confident Service Provider. This expands on its status as a Disability Confident Leader. It will work with customers to improve inclusive recruitment practices, improve disability awareness, implement workplace adjustments and prepare for Disability Confident self-assessments.
Tech Mahindra UK named Disability Confident Service Provider
Spectrum Business delivers connectivity for new Globecast office
Charter Communications' Spectrum Business unit has supported Globecast with the relocation of its US headquarters to Westlake Village in California - providing Dedicated Fiber Internet, Ethernet and Wavelength Services, Managed Network Edge with WiFi, Unified Communications with RingCentral, and WiFi access points. The Spectrum network brings together low-latency, ultrafast connectivity with dedicated internet access, managed WiFi and cloud communications to support the broadcaster's operations.
Spectrum Business delivers connectivity for new Globecast office
UK supermarket chain Morrisons pilots AI-powered smart trolleys
UK supermarket chain Morrisons has announced the roll out of Caper smart trolleys at its supermarket in Preston. Morrisons becomes the first UK retailer to deploy the smart trolleys from North American grocery technology company Instacart. The AI-powered smart trolleys automatically recognise products as they are put in the trolley, even weighing fresh produce. This allows customers to bag their shopping as they go, making checkout easier.
UK supermarket chain Morrisons pilots AI-powered smart trolleys
Vodafone, NCSC outline recommendations for PQC migration
Vodafone and the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have worked with the National Cyber Advisory Board to host a UK government and industry workshop on post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration. This involved security experts from across government, industry and academia, with the NCSC and Vodafone sharing key recommendations from the workshop.
Vodafone, NCSC outline recommendations for PQC migration
Telenet updates sports pay-TV packs with Dazn channels
Telenet has presented its new subscriptions for Play Sports, its pay-TV offering. Following the new licensing deal with Dazn, the operator offers a bundle of Play Sports + Dazn Total for EUR 34.99 per month, giving viewers access to top Belgian and international football (Pro League, Champions League, Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga), as well as Formula 1, tennis, golf, NBA, NFL and other sports. Customers who sign up by 03 August will pay a reduced price of EUR 24.99 per month for the first
Telenet updates sports pay-TV packs with Dazn channels
Vodafone upgrades 4G, 5G coverage across Swansea University
VodafoneThree has rolled out enhanced 4G and 5G+ connectivity for Swansea University as part of an ongoing partnership between the university and Vodafone Business. This includes improved Vodafone 4G connectivity across the Singleton and Bay campuses to deliver faster speeds and enhanced voice call quality. The roll-out of 5G Standalone (5G+) will support Swansea University's 'living lab' research facility.
Vodafone upgrades 4G, 5G coverage across Swansea University
Uganda secures seat on ATU Administrative Council
Uganda was elected to the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Administrative Council for the next four years at the ATU Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-26) in Abuja, Nigeria. This diplomatic milestone places Uganda at the centre of continental policy-making for digital connectivity, cybersecurity, spectrum management, AI and emerging technologies. The vote reflects strong regional confidence in Uganda's ICT leadership and its commitment to advancing Africa's collective digital agenda.
Uganda secures seat on ATU Administrative Council
AT&T offers AI-generated summaries of customer service calls
AT&T is offering AI-generated summaries of customers' conversations with customer care agents, helping customers keep a record of their interactions with customer service. Customers opting in can receive the summary directly by text message or e-mail - recapping what they talked about and what actions were agreed. Cristy Swink, Senior Vice President (SVP) Customer Care, said the AI-generated summaries supported the AT&T Guarantee and its commitment to making customer care more transparent.
AT&T offers AI-generated summaries of customer service calls
NCC and Rural Electrification Agency agree renewable energy scheme
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deploy renewable energy for telecom infrastructure in rural and underserved communities. This should reduce power costs for operators and improve network availability nationwide. Abraham Oshadami, executive commissioner for technical services at the NCC, said the partnership will allow telecom base stations situated near mini-grids to access cleaner, more affordable elec
