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
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
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.
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, CommunicationsWeek reported. 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
NCC and Rural Electrification Agency agree renewable energy scheme
Sky Ultimate TV customers get Hayu access at no extra cost
Sky has made the Hayu reality TV service available at no extra cost for Sky Ultimate TV customers, and all Sky Q and Sky+ pay-TV customers. From 29 July, customers can access more than 250 reality TV shows on Hayu, including new seasons and same-day US episodes. New customers can get Ultimate TV from GBP 24 per month.
Sky Ultimate TV customers get Hayu access at no extra cost
Skywave to offer Iridium LEO satellite access for manufacturing IoT/OT services
Iridium Communications is partnering industrial IoT enabler Skywave, an Orbcomm subsidiary, to equip manufacturing equipment with more resilient connectivity backed by its LEO satellite network. The partnership pairs Iridium's satellite capacity and Short Burst Data (SBD) service for IoT data messages with Skywave' satellite IoT terminals and its intelligent network orchestration interface OGx IoT.
Skywave to offer Iridium LEO satellite access for manufacturing IoT/OT services
Streamwide H1 revenues up 12% amid three-fold rise in SaaS sales
Communications software specialist Streamwide has published a trading update ahead of the release of its first-half financial results in late September. Revenue for the H1 period amounted to EUR 12.79 million, up 12 percent year-on-year. International activities accounted for 52 percent of first-half revenues and exceeded France-generated sales for the first time, demonstrating the company's ability to expand beyond its domestic market. In particular, Streamwide reaffirmed the significant potential of the A
Streamwide H1 revenues up 12% amid three-fold rise in SaaS sales
FTTH Council Europe rebrands as Fibre Council Europe
FTTH Council Europe has rebranded as Fibre Council Europe to reflect a shift in scope after more than two decades focused on fibre-to-the-home deployment. The Brussels-based organisation said the new identity embodies its expanded role across the full fibre ecosystem, including fixed and mobile network infrastructure, data centres and digital services.
FTTH Council Europe rebrands as Fibre Council Europe
Manx Telecom offers free home Wi-Fi visits for fibre broadband customers
Isle of Man-based Manx Telecom has introduced a new free home Wi-Fi support service for fibre broadband customers across the island. The Manx Telecom Home Wi-Fi Team will assess a customer's home for signal hotspots, connect all devices in the home, set up parental controls, and ensure that everything is working in all rooms. The service is included for new fibre broadband customers, with existing customers able to book appointments to help resolve Wi-Fi problems.
Manx Telecom offers free home Wi-Fi visits for fibre broadband customers
Qorvo reports surging Q1 profits on buoyant operational performance
Signal components maker Qorvo has announced an expansion of its bottom line of more than threefold in its first fiscal 2027 quarter to end-June. Net profits surged to USD 85.8 million from USD 25.6 million a year earlier, thanks in part to a change in the sales mix in Qorvo's Advanced Cellular Products (ACG) Group. Qorvo reported revenue expansion in double figures across its defence and aerospace, infrastructure and power delivery end markets, though its group turnover of USD 784.8 million was 4.2 percent
