UK Culture Secretary will not intervene as CMA approves Paramount, WBD merger
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance. This follows a Phase 1 investigation, with the CMA concluding that the deal will not result in a substantial lessening of competition (SLC) in the UK. As a result, the deal will not be referred for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation.
UK Culture Secretary will not intervene as CMA approves Paramount, WBD merger
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance. This follows a Phase 1 investigation, with the CMA concluding that the deal will not result in a substantial lessening of competition (SLC) in the UK. As a result, the deal will not be referred for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation.
Tablet shipments down 10% to 36 mln units in Q2
Global shipments of tablet computers declined 9.9 percent year-on-year to 36 million units in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest figures from Omdia. The widely-expected downturn marked a break from the usual seasonal pattern owing to component supply-side pressures and a strategic shift by vendors toward premium devices.
Tablet shipments down 10% to 36 mln units in Q2
Global shipments of tablet computers declined 9.9 percent year-on-year to 36 million units in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest figures from Omdia. The widely-expected downturn marked a break from the usual seasonal pattern owing to component supply-side pressures and a strategic shift by vendors toward premium devices.
NTT maintains outlook as IT business fuels 11% growth in Q1 revenues
NTT has maintained its full-year forecasts after posting solid growth in results for its fiscal first quarter. Revenues for the three months to June rose 10.9 percent year-on-year to JPY 3.618 trillion, EBITDA was up 4.3 percent to JPY 836 billion, and net profit increased 5.8 percent to JPY 275 billion. NTT said sales and operating profit improved at all its divisions.
NTT maintains outlook as IT business fuels 11% growth in Q1 revenues
SpaceX outlines plans for Starlink mobile service based on femtocells in US
SpaceX is planning to build out a terrestrial mobile network in the US using the spectrum it agreed to buy from Echostar. However, the company is unlikely to invest in traditional base stations, and instead sees an opportunity to use microcells placed on existing Starlink satellite dishes. The plans were disclosed during a conference call on the company's quarterly results.
SpaceX outlines plans for Starlink mobile service based on femtocells in US
Deutsche Telekom sales growth improves to 4% in Q2, lifts share buyback to EUR 5 billion
Deutsche Telekom reported stronger growth in the second quarter, with revenue growth across all its regions. While net profit fell 6.3 percent to EUR 2.45 billion due to acquisition-related restructuring costs in the US, the adjusted EBITDA was up 7.5 percent year-on-year after leases, to EUR 11.82 billion. Revenues increased 4.4 percent compared to a year ago to EUR 29.93 billion.
Deutsche Telekom sales growth improves to 4% in Q2, lifts share buyback to EUR 5 billion
Microsoft launches its fourth and largest datacentre region in India
Microsoft has officially launched its newest and largest India datacentre region in India. The India South Central region, located in Hyderabad, brings Microsoft's total number of self-operated cloud regions in India to four.
Microsoft launches its fourth and largest datacentre region in India
Ciena appoints Malkani as head of India operations
Ciena has appointed Prashant Ramesh Malkani as vice-president and country leader for India. He reports to Amit Malik, Ciena's VP and general manager, Asia Pacific, Japan, and India. Malkani most recently served as head of Nokia India's Network Infrastructure business.
Ciena appoints Malkani as head of India operations
Dazn, Disney+ to share rights to LaLiga football matches in France
Dazn and Disney have announced an agreement to share the rights to broadcast Spain's top football league, LaLiga, in the French market. Previously held by BeIN Sports, the rights cover the upcoming 2026/27 season, which begins in mid-August, as well as the 2027/28 and 2028/29 seasons. Under the agreement, French football fans will be able to watch every LaLiga match on both the Dazn and Disney+ streaming platforms. Disney+ will distribute the competition through ESPN, which has been available to Disney+ sub
Dazn, Disney+ to share rights to LaLiga football matches in France
Slovak Telekom revenues up, EBITDA down in H1
Revenues of Slovak Telekom totaled EUR 437.8 million in the first half of this year, up by EUR 8 million year-on-year, reports Zive from a company statement. EBITDA of the operator was EUR 203.6 million, down by EUR 0.3 million. The mobile subscriber base amounted to 2.361 million, up by 2.6 percent as the postpaid base grew by 1.5 percent to 1.463 million. M2M connections increased by 61,000 to 464,000, while the prepaid customer base dropped from 458,000 to 435,000.
Slovak Telekom revenues up, EBITDA down in H1
Telia Estonia to offer 5G SA services on Samsung foldable smartphones
Telia Estonia announced that 5G SA services from the operator have become available for owners of new flagship smartphones from Samsung after the vendor updated the devices. The list includes the Samsung Galaxy Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Fold8 and Galaxy Flip8. The lineup is planned to expand later this autumn.
Telia Estonia to offer 5G SA services on Samsung foldable smartphones
Portuguese operators oppose shorter licences in spectrum renewal plan
Apritel, Portugal's association of telecom operators, has voiced strong opposition to the regulator's proposed terms for spectrum license renewals. Speaking on behalf of the association, President Antonio Coimbra argued that the decision by the National Communications Authority (Anacom) to offer renewal periods of just six and 14 years, rather than the 20 years requested by the industry, will severely hamper necessary investments, reported Jornal de Negocios. Coimbra confirmed that Apritel plans to formally
