SonicWall completes Gen8 virtual firewall launch
GLOBAL 12:09

SonicWall completes Gen8 virtual firewall launch

SonicWall has confirmed the commercial launch of additional virtual firewalls in its latest-generation Gen8 series. The announcement marks the launch of NS version S, M and L variants alongside the SonicOS 8.2.2 networking operating system and version 4.3 of the Network Security manager.

R takes over as official Deportivo La Coruña sponsor
SPAIN 12:03

R takes over as official Deportivo La Coruña sponsor

Spanish regional operator R (MasOrange) said it has agreed to become the official sponsor of Real Club Deportivo for the 2026-27 season, the La Coruña-based team's first in the top-flight La Liga since 2018. Under the deal, R will have a presence on the advertising boards and the LED ring at the Abanca-Riazor stadium during home matches as well as on the video scoreboard.

Zhone seals North American distribution partnerships
NORTH AMERICA 12:02

Zhone seals North American distribution partnerships

Zhone has entered a strategic pact with North American distributors Alliance Corp and Tessco Technologies to strengthen product availability and implementation of its broadband access offering. The partners will band together to create an end-to-end offering targeting carrier rollouts of next-generation broadband technology, spanning procurement, deployment and maintenance support.

IHS revenue rises 10% in Q2
AFRICA 12:00

IHS revenue rises 10% in Q2

IHS Towers has reported a 10.4 percent year-on-year increase in second quarter revenue from continuing operations to USD 428.6 million, excluding USD 42.4 million from the Latin America (Latam) segment, which is classified under discontinued operations. Organic revenue increased 0.5 percent, driven by constant currency growth of 2.2 percent, supported by higher contributions from colocation, lease amendments, new sites and price escalations. This performance offset a 3.7 percent inorganic revenue headwind r

GCT Semiconductor 5G shipments soar 70% in Q2 as company targets further H2 expansion
GLOBAL 11:50

GCT Semiconductor 5G shipments soar 70% in Q2 as company targets further H2 expansion

GCT Semiconductor said it shipped an increased volume of its 5G RF chipsets in the second quarter. Eight months on from the first production orders reaching customers, 5G volumes accelerated 70 percent sequentially to 5,100 units. The acceleration reflects a strong commercial runway in GCT's target segments, namely terrestrial broadband, satellite and NTN connectivity, and IoT/specialised networks. GCT is confident it will meet expectations for higher 5G shipments in July to December than in the first half

Point2 obtains USD 136 million series B funding backed by Arm
GLOBAL 11:48

Point2 obtains USD 136 million series B funding backed by Arm

Point2 Technology has announced a USD 136 million series B investment round backed by Arm and existing shareholders including Maverick Silicon. The round is led by LB Investment, a private equity and venture capital fund manager operating out of South Korea.

Over 100 operators worldwide complete 3G shutdown - study
GLOBAL 11:33

Over 100 operators worldwide complete 3G shutdown - study

More than 100 mobile operators around the world have now completed 3G network shutdowns to free up spectrum for 4G and 5G services, according to a new study by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The report identifies 313 operators across 89 countries and territories that have either completed, planned or are in the process of switching off their 2G and 3G networks, driven by the need to upgrade infrastructure, boost capacity and reduce energy consumption.

AtNorth agrees excess heat reuse deal for greenhouse next to DEN02 data centre
DENMARK 11:15

AtNorth agrees excess heat reuse deal for greenhouse next to DEN02 data centre

Nordic data centre company AtNorth has announced an agreement to use surplus heat from its DEN02 campus in Oelgod will power a large-scale greenhouse development by Selected Group on adjacent land. Selected G group specialises in developing and operating greenhouses that run on excess heat and its projects include a 20 hectare one in Froevi, Sweden. Denmark imports most of its fresh fruit and vegetables, especially in winter, so the greenhouse development aims to support year-round local food production, cu

Mobile industry to contribute USD 1.4 trillion to APAC economy by 2030
ASIA 11:04

Mobile industry to contribute USD 1.4 trillion to APAC economy by 2030

Mobile technologies and services will contribute USD 1.4 trillion to the Asia Pacific economy by 2030, which represents an increase of 40 percent from the USD 1 trillion generated today, according to a report from the GSMA. 5G connections are forecast to reach 1.5 billion by 2030, accounting for 50 percent of all mobile connections in Asia Pacific.

Can Ziggo Group creation improve visibility for the Dutch market?
NETHERLANDS 10:49

Can Ziggo Group creation improve visibility for the Dutch market?

Liberty Global has completed the buy-out of partner Vodafone in their Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo. With Telenet's network arm Wyre now separated as well, the way is clear for the formation of the new Ziggo Group. This company is set to get its own stock market listing in mid or late 2027, in a spin-off to Liberty Global shareholders, as a sort of tax-free dividend. Hopefully by that time there will be more visibility, as the current market is complex, making it difficult to predict. Ziggo Group will b

Danish children get first mobile phone at 8.5 years old
DENMARK 10:30

Danish children get first mobile phone at 8.5 years old

The average age at which Danish children get their first mobile phone is 8.5 years old, according to a survey by research company Wilke for YouSee, the consumer services arm of TDC Brands. Parents consider 10.4 years old to be the optimal age but feel under pressure and have concerns about their child's security, it said. The average actual starting age and average optimal age estimate have gone up by 0.3 years and 0.2 years respectively since 2025. There again, the proportion of children under 8 years old

Cornerstone, TIP announce mobile infrastructure site partnership
UNITED KINGDOM 10:20

Cornerstone, TIP announce mobile infrastructure site partnership

Cornerstone, UK mobile infrastructure provider, and Telecom Infrastructure Partners (TIP) have agreed a new long-term partnership to support telecoms site management across the UK. The Strategic Portfolio Agreement creates a streamlined renewal framework for TIP-managed sites, simplifying processes and boosting operational efficiency. The partners will created a shared portfolio of telecoms sites operating under the framework, and adopt a consistent approach to telecoms site renewals.

INDIA 10:19

Vi quarterly revenue grows 6%, tops 193 million subscribers

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) posted revenue of INR 116.89 billion for its first quarter ended 30 June 2026, which represents an increase of 6 percent year-on-year and 3.2 percent quarter-on-quarter. EBITDA for the quarter was INR 50.34 billion, up 9.1 percent year-on-year. Capex for the quarter amounted to INR 19.3 billion.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:08

UK launches G-Cloud 15 public sector cloud procurement framework

The UK Government Commercial Agency (GCA) has upgraded the UK's public sector cloud procurement framework with the launch of G-Cloud 15. Opening for public sector use later in August, G-Cloud 15 consolidates the Cloud Compute 2 framework and Lots-1-3 of G-Gloud 14 three separate frameworks into a unified commercial agreement, making it easier and quicker for public sector organisatons to purchase cloud products and services.

MEXICO 10:05

Mexico deactivates 1.7 million mobile lines in Q2

The requirement to register mobile lines to prevent them from being used anonymously resulted in the disconnection of 1.7 million in the second quarter of 2026, according to CRT data cited by El Financiero. Total mobile users came to 157.1 million lines at the end of June, up 0.8 percent year on year but down 2.9 percent sequentially and 4.9 million since December. The greatest impact was felt by the prepaid segment, which has fallen 6.3 million accesses since January.

ICELAND 10:04

Icelandic hearing considers separate or integrated telecoms and cybersecurity policies

The Icelandic Ministry of Infrastructure is running a preliminary consultation concerning a proposed green paper on telecommunications and cybersecurity. The government is reviewing its cybersecurity policy and formulating a new policy and action plan for telecommunications. It is considering whether to develop one integrated policy or two separate but compatible policies. It is inviting comments by 22 August from members of the public, businesses, public organisations, municipalities, the academic sector a

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:44

Beeline Russia offers telemarketing call forwarding to voice assistant

Russian operator Beeline has introduced an option for customers to redirect telemarketing calls to their voice assistant. This solution can be activated with a single click in the operator's mobile application.

UNITED STATES 09:36

Anthropic brings in Macquarie, GIC to fund new data centres

Anthropic has teamed up with the investors Macquarie Asset Management and GIC to establish Theseus Infrastructure, a new venture to develop, operate and lease data centre infrastructure at scale to Anthropic under long-term agreements. Each facility will be purpose-built to support Anthropic's needs, with the AI company serving as the anchor tenant of the data centres. This initial focus is on setting up data centres in the US. 

ETHIOPIA 09:29

M-Pesa Ethiopia partners with Awash Bank to provide ATM cash withdrawals

M-Pesa Ethiopia has partnered with Awash Bank to introduce cardless automated teller machine (ATM) cash withdrawals. To use the service, customers open the M-Pesa App, navigate to the M-Pesa section, select 'Withdraw' and choose the 'Withdraw at ATM' option. Once the transaction is authorised and authentication is completed, cash is disbursed immediately. There are plans to add more bank partners soon.

MEXICO 09:27

Totalplay and Blacknut to bring cloud gaming to Mexican homes

Mexican triple-play operator Totalplay (Grupo Salinas) has partnered with Paris-based cloud gaming provider Blacknut to deliver premium cloud gaming to millions of Mexican households. The service is now live for Totalplay subscribers, offering instant access to a catalogue of more than 1,000 premium titles across a wide range of connected devices without the need for dedicated gaming hardware or downloads. 

AUSTRALIA 09:23

Advantai Group announces two senior exec appointments

Advantai Group, Australian technology enabler behind the Fastter, Staqr and Prvidr brands, has announced the appointment of Julian Dell as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Staqr, and Ben Dobbin as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Prvidr. The appointments come as the group looks to continue expanding its presence across Australia and New Zealand, building on a long-term alliance with Optus and exclusive partnership with One NZ.

PORTUGAL 09:20

Vodafone Portugal and SIBS support festival payments with 5G network slicing

Vodafone Portugal and payments provider SIBS partnered to strengthen electronic payment reliability at this year's Vodafone Paredes de Coura music festival by using 5G standalone network slicing. By assigning dedicated network resources specifically for payment transactions, the system guarantees a seamless, predictable experience for both vendors and attendees, even during peak mobile traffic across the festival grounds. Held 12-15 August, the music festival attracts over 20,000 visitors per day.

HUNGARY 09:17

One Hungary to shut down terrestrial TV service in November

One Hungary announced that it will officially phase out the One terrestrial TV service from 30 November, terminating access for all remaining subscribers, reported HWSW. The operator cited a strategic business decision for retiring the least popular service in its TV portfolio, fulfilling its obligation to notify affected customers within the mandatory 90-day window.

EUROPE 09:14

RTL upgrades FY EBITA guidance for streaming business as revenue growth continues in Q2

RTL Group has raised the full-year EBITA target for its streaming activities, which cover RTL+ in Germany and Hungary, M6+ in France and Bedrock. Across these operations, adjusted EBITA improved to EUR 31 million in the six months to June, up by EUR 65 million from minus EUR 34 million in H1 2025. It is now expected to reach EUR 100 million for the whole of 2026, compared with the previous guidance range of EUR 25-50 million.

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