Iraqi government prepares to replace Korek Telecom with new state-backed operator
IRAQ 09:21

Iraqi government prepares to replace Korek Telecom with new state-backed operator

Iraq says it has finalised all legal and regulatory steps to shut down telecom operator Korek, clearing the way for a new national mobile carrier to boost market competition, Shafaq News reported. Communications and Media Commission (CMC) chairman Baligh Abu Kallal said the regulator finalised the Korek file in strict compliance with the law, safeguarding state interests and restoring investor confidence in Iraq's telecommunications sector.

Google loses final appeal over EU fine for search deals on Android phones
EUROPE 09:20

Google loses final appeal over EU fine for search deals on Android phones

Google has lost its final appeal against an EU decision finding the company abused its dominant market position by bundling its own search engine and apps on Android phones. The EU's Court of Justice confirmed the EUR 4.1 billion competition fine against the company and the earlier appeals decision by the bloc's General Court.

EUnetworks moves to FY net profit on 2% higher revenues in 2025
EUROPE 09:15

EUnetworks moves to FY net profit on 2% higher revenues in 2025

European fibre network operator EUnetworks reported revenues of EUR 260 million for 2025, up by 2.0 percent year-on-year. Its operating profit fell 4.3 percent to EUR 42.5 million, due to higher depreciation and administrative costs, according to its annual report recently deposited at the UK's Companies House. The operator owns and operates 18 fibre metro networks across Western Europe connected by its long-haul network. The focus is on data centre connectivity, directly connecting over 600 data centres, u

Thirteen Nigerian states waive RoW charges and six adopt recommended flat rate
NIGERIA 09:11

Thirteen Nigerian states waive RoW charges and six adopt recommended flat rate

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says thirteen states have fully waived Right of Way (RoW) charges, while sixteen others have adopted the National Economic Council (NEC) recommended flat rate of NGN 145 per linear metre, Techeconomy reported. NCC CEO Aminu Maida said that RoW approvals remain a critical bottleneck for nationwide fibre rollout, noting that excessive fees, unpredictable approval timelines and overlapping regulatory requirements inflate deployment costs and delay national digital p

Italy's biggest bank migrates core IT systems to Google Cloud regions
ITALY 09:02

Italy's biggest bank migrates core IT systems to Google Cloud regions

Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has announced the migration of its core IT systems to Google Cloud regions hosted in TIM data centres. More than 800 applications were migrated to the cloud and simultaneously deactivated at the physical HQ of the bank, which said the transfer made operations faster, more secure and ready for AI developments.

Orange Belgium picks Nokia to upgrade optical transport network
BELGIUM 08:58

Orange Belgium picks Nokia to upgrade optical transport network

Orange Belgium has awarded a contract to Nokia as the sole supplier for a major transformation of the operator's transport infrastructure, unifying fixed and mobile networks into a single, converged optical transport network across Belgium. The multi-year project will modernize Orange Belgium's infrastructure to create a more resilient, secure and scalable network, with capacity at 400G and greater in future. A single network should also simplify operations, leading to greater efficiency, helped by Nokia's

Enea seals USD 2 mln traffic management contract with unnamed Asian government client
ASIA 08:56

Enea seals USD 2 mln traffic management contract with unnamed Asian government client

Enea has inked a traffic management contract with an unnamed government sector client in Asia. Enea said the contract is valued at USD 1.8 million over an annual term, with USD 1.3 million to be booked in its FY26 second quarter accounts. 

Canal Plus stops distributing TF1 content in Africa and three TF1 channels in France
GLOBAL 08:52

Canal Plus stops distributing TF1 content in Africa and three TF1 channels in France

Pay-TV operator Canal Plus has decided to end the distribution of TF1 content in the African markets where it operates. It has also informed its subscriber base in France that three of TF1's thematic channels are no longer available on the Canal+ platform. As reported by Les Echos, customers in Switzerland are affected by this development, too, which results from stalled negotiations between TF1 and Canal Plus to renew carriage terms under a new deal.

Oracle launches second Moroccan R&D hub
MOROCCO 08:49

Oracle launches second Moroccan R&D hub

Oracle has opened its second research and development (R&D) centre in Morocco, establishing a new facility in Agadir. Following the recent launch of its Casablanca R&D centre, this expansion aims to create world-class AI and cloud technologies for global markets. The Agadir R&D hub will focus on driving innovation across Oracle's cloud infrastructure, AI-powered applications, data platforms and industry products while creating high-value opportunities for local engineers, developers and researchers. 

Telefonica Germany partners Unsere Grune Glasfaser for Fibre-to-the-Site connections
GERMANY 08:37

Telefonica Germany partners Unsere Grune Glasfaser for Fibre-to-the-Site connections

Telefonica Germany has become a customer of Unsere Grune Glasfaser (UGG), the joint venture it created with Allianz, for Fibre-to-the-Site (FTTS) connections at mobile network sites. The companies have agreed to connect Telefonica Germany's mobile sites to the fibre-optic network. The contract covers projects across Germany and strengthens UGG's role as an infrastructure partner for telecommunications companies.

Currys annual revenues up 6% on growth in services, iD Mobile
UNITED KINGDOM 08:36

Currys annual revenues up 6% on growth in services, iD Mobile

UK MVNO iD Mobile Group has grown to 2.6 million subscribers, up 18 percent in the year to April, according to annual results from its parent company, the retail group Currys. This contributed to 6 percent annual revenue growth at Currys to GBP 9.25 billion for the 12 months and a 3 percent like-for-like revenue growth in the UK and Ireland. The MVNO and services like repairs, credit and insurance are expected to help the company grow further in the new fiscal year, with a target for iD Mobile to finish FY2

Motorola launches eSIM data plan app
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 08:33

Motorola launches eSIM data plan app

Motorola Mobility is launching an international data plan portal powered by travel eSIMs from over 100 carriers globally.  The Global Connect app is now accessible in six markets: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru and Chile. A handful of European market releases will take place later in the year. The app requires an eSIM-compatible mobile handset to function correctly, and comes pre-installed on select Motorola smartphones.

INDIA 08:30

Tata Communications appoints Chokshi as CTO, Srivastava to lead cloud and cybersecurity business

Tata Communications has appointed Rupesh Chokshi and Vivek Srivastava to its Global Management Committee to manage its network, cloud, and cybersecurity portfolios. Rupesh Chokshi joins as EVP & global business head – network services and CTO, succeeding Genius Wong. Vivek Srivastava steps in as EVP and business head – cloud and cyber security services.

GERMANY 08:28

Vodafone Germany introduces new Vodafone Mobil plans with more data volume

Vodafone Germany is renaming its GigaMobil plans as 'Vodafone Mobil' while increasing their data volume. The changes take effect from 16 July. The monthly data allowance for primary SIM cards for the Vodafone Mobile XS plan will increase from 7 GB to 15 GB, the allowance for the S tariff rises from 25 GB to 30 GB, and the M tariff allowance goes up from 50 GB to 60 GB. The Vodafone Mobile L plan will offer 120 GB of data going forward. The prices of the new tariffs range from EUR 29.95 per month for the XS

INDIA 08:19

1Finity expands Indian footprint with launch of Bengaluru branch office

Fujitsu's 1Finity said it has established a subsidiary in Bengaluru, India to access localised expertise matched with Indian communication service providers (CSPs). The Bengaluru division, dubbed 1Finity India Private Limited, marks a milestone for 1Finity's global expansion strategy while underlining its commitment to the Indian market. 1Finity said that having a formal presence in India's tech capital will complement its existing Indian facilities, which cover remits such as software development, customer

SPAIN 08:16

Digi Spain adds 913,500 lines through porting in H1, up 15%

Digi Spain said it added 913,500 new lines through number porting over the first half of 2026, an increase of 15 percent from the same period a year earlier. In the three months to end-June, however, growth was slower, with the company adding 418,60 lines, up 7 percent year-over-year.

GREECE 08:14

OTE starts flexible employment scheme pilot

OTE has introduced a voluntary, temporary flexible employment scheme, established through a Company Collective Labor Agreement. The initiative is currently being trialed within the IT and HR departments, with an evaluation scheduled at the end of the year to determine a company-wide rollout.

GLOBAL 08:08

Synamedia names new CEO

Synamedia announced the appointment of Tzvi Gerstl as its new CEO, replacing Paul Segre, who has served as CEO for the past six years. Segre will become executive chairman, providing strategic guidance to support the company's long-term goals. The appointment follows the sale of its Video Network business to focus on digital content delivery. Synamedia said this leaves it with a sharper strategic focus and streamlined operating model, targeting operators and media companies working to attract, engage and mo

SOUTH AFRICA 07:58

Openserve launches 1 Gbps FTTH packages

South African fibre network operator (FNO) Openserve has entered the gigabit market by bringing out its first consumer 1 Gbps fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) products, MyBroadband reported. Openserve has made two 1 Gbps FTTH products available to its ISP partners for resale from 01 July, with prices starting at ZAR 1,160 per month excluding VAT. They are its postpaid Openserve Fibre Connect 1000 Mbps Lite FTTH service and Openserve Webstream 1000 Mbps, both of which offer asymmetrical speeds with 500 Mbps upload.

GLOBAL 07:50

Rakuten Symphony puts ex-Boost, Ericsson leader at helm of RAN business unit

Rakuten Symphony has selected Amit Bhardwaj to succeed Anil Sawkar as president of its Radio Access Network (RAN) business unit. Bhardwaj arrives at Symphony after almost two years leading RAN and device engineering activity at US cellular carrier Boost Mobile. He has been working for Boost Mobile out of its Denver headquarters, and will remain sited in the US as he transitions into his new role. Rakuten Symphony said Bhardwaj's remit would include advancing its cloud-native Open RAN offering, pitched to ca

NETHERLANDS 07:42

Odido extends ESPN carriage agreement

Eredivisie Media & Marketing has extended its distribution agreement with Odido, so the Dutch operator can continue to show the ESPN channels and top Dutch football. The multi-year agreement means Odido TV customers can see the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie, Keuken Kampioen Divisie, Eurojackpot Vrouwen Eredivisie and Eurojackpot KNVB Cup as well as major US sports leagues such as the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL. The deal comes ahead of the start of the new football season in August.

SOUTH AFRICA 07:36

Space42 launches BrainSAT South Africa

Deputy president Paul Mashatile has launched BrainSAT Satellite Services and Thuraya satellite phones to expand digital connectivity in rural and remote locations. BrainSAT South Africa provides services including secure voice, broadband and data connectivity to the government, business, and industry sectors. BrainSAT is the local operational arm of Space42.

MALAYSIA 07:34

Vertiv opens data centre infrastructure manufacturing facility in Malaysia

Vertiv has opened data center hardware manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia. Vertiv says this launch expands the company's manufacturing footprint to support growing demand for AI and high-density computing infrastructure across Asia, including Southeast Asia, North Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

UNITED KINGDOM 07:31

UK Space Agency backs ESA AI connectivity funding calls

The UK Space Agency has invited UK organisations to bid for two European Space Agency (ESA) technology programmes focused on applying AI to satellite-enabled communications, as it seeks to strengthen the UK's role in next-generation non-terrestrial and Beyond 5G networks. The funding calls support ESA's new AI Hub, announced at Mobile World Congress 2026, which is intended to provide a test and validation environment for AI-driven satellite and converged communications technologies. The UK Space Agency said

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