AT&T, Airspan set up DAS network at Mississippi stadium
UNITED STATES 07:11

AT&T, Airspan set up DAS network at Mississippi stadium

AT&T has set up a new distributed antenna system (DAS) at Mississippi State University's Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville to improve wireless connectivity for customers. The AT&T-led and owned neutral-host network uses Airspan's MobileAccess 6000 Digital platform and is designed to connect all spectators at the 60,000-plus-seat venue.

Kyivstar launches mobile tariff for kids
UKRAINE 07:11

Kyivstar launches mobile tariff for kids

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar introduced its first tariff plan focused on 6 to 16 year-old children. The subscription costs UAH 270 for four weeks or is available as the 'Annual for Kids' at UAH 2,000. The plan includes unlimited on-net calls, 300 minutes of calls and 50 SMS to local networks, as well as a 20 GB mobile data package. International calls are blocked, and calls to favourite number are available even without credit.

NBN Co meets FY targets with EBITDA growing faster than revenues
AUSTRALIA 07:09

NBN Co meets FY targets with EBITDA growing faster than revenues

Australia's NBN Co reported annual results in line with its forecasts, with revenues up 3 percent to AUD 5.92 billion and EBITDA growing 5 percent to AUD 4.46 billion. Capital expenditure for the 12 months to June 2026 was down 13 percent to just over AUD 3 billion, helping free cash flow before financing costs rise 51 percent to AUD 1.16 billion. 

Turk Telekom appoints assistant GM for communications, TV and digital platforms
TURKEY 07:05

Turk Telekom appoints assistant GM for communications, TV and digital platforms

Turk Telekom has appointed Arif Sancaktaroglu in the newly created position of communications, TV, and digital platforms assistant general manager. This new role is designed to bring Turk Telekom's communications, brand, media, TV, and digital platform activities under a single roof with an integrated approach. Sancaktaroglu previously served as Turk Telekom's corporate communications director.

Google and Meta trans-Pacific Echo cable lands in Singapore
SINGAPORE 06:55

Google and Meta trans-Pacific Echo cable lands in Singapore

Google and Meta's Echo subsea cable has landed in Singapore, confirmed Meta's director of network investments in the APAC region Nico Roehrich in a blog post. The landing adds Singapore to a route designed to connect the country and Jakarta with Eureka (California) via a cable landing station in Guam.

Kepler picks Rocket Lab for dedicated satellite launch in 2028
GLOBAL 06:46

Kepler picks Rocket Lab for dedicated satellite launch in 2028

Kepler Communications awarded a launch contract to Rocket Lab to deploy new low Earth orbit satellites. The dedicated Neutron mission from the Rocket Lab site in Virginia will take place no earlier than 2028, deploying multiple satellites to expand Kepler's constellation with additional optical connectivity, on-orbit compute, and hosted payload capacity.  

Zain Group Q2 revenue rises 5%, net income soars 90%
MIDDLE EAST 06:33

Zain Group Q2 revenue rises 5%, net income soars 90%

Zain Group reported a 5 percent year-on-year revenue increase to KWD 568 million for the second quarter. EBITDA reached KWD 196 million with a 35 percent margin, while net income soared 90 percent to KWD 140 million with earnings per share of KWD 0.032, buoyed by a USD 288 million investment gain from Zain Ventures. Zain's customer base expanded 2 percent to reach 51.9 million, driven by continuous network expansion and growing demand for its 5G services across four key markets.

Xona navigation project moves ahead thanks to FCC clearance
GLOBAL 06:22

Xona navigation project moves ahead thanks to FCC clearance

Navigation satellite developer Xona said it was given the go ahead by the US Federal Communications Commission for its planned low Earth orbit constellation and Pulsar navigation service. The company plans to bring over 250 satellites into orbit, with the first batch, consisting of six production-grade spacecraft, set to launch in October.

Firmus doubles valuation en route to USD 2 billion equity raise
AUSTRALIA 06:08

Firmus doubles valuation en route to USD 2 billion equity raise

AI infrastructure developer Firmus has raised USD 2 billion in equity funding at a valuation of around USD 10.5 billion, bringing its equity haul in the past year to over USD 3 billion. The transaction features follow-on contributions from Nvidia and Coatue Management, the investment management firm founded by portfolio manager Philippe Laffont. Liquidity and trading firm Jane Street also participated along with vehicles managed by Blackstone's funds, including the Tactical Opportunities unit.

Mavenir appoints ex-Nokia software specialist to lead neocloud diversification, forward deployment
GLOBAL 06:07

Mavenir appoints ex-Nokia software specialist to lead neocloud diversification, forward deployment

Mavenir has hired the former Nokia product manager Jitin Bhandari as executive vice president for forward deployment engineering. Bhandari will also lead on Mavenir's platform entry in the neocloud segment, selling software tools and cloud-native expertise to operators of GPU-specialised data infrastructure. The forward deployment brief involves establishing a dedicated practice to forge strong developer ties with Mavenir's core telecoms client base as well as growth activity with neocloud operators.

Smart Communications powers SM Supermalls' Tech & Play Month campaign
PHILIPPINES 05:16

Smart Communications powers SM Supermalls' Tech & Play Month campaign

Philippines operator Smart Communications has announced its support for SM Supermalls' Tech & Play Month 2026, a nationwide campaign featuring activities focused on gaming, technology, creators, and fan communities. The campaign brings together gamers, creators, collectors, and technology enthusiasts through events and activities held at SM Supermalls across the country.

Pakistani watchdog cuts eSIM charges, allows 10 free eSIM transfers
PAKISTAN 05:01

Pakistani watchdog cuts eSIM charges, allows 10 free eSIM transfers

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reduced the charges for issuing eSIMs by domestic mobile operators. The maximum charge for issuing an eSIM or converting a physical SIM into an eSIM will be PKR 1,500 across Pakistan, down from PKR 2,000.

CHINA 10 AUG

Sohu revenue jumps 7% to USD 136 million, returns to profit in Q2

Sohu posted second-quarter revenues of USD 136 million, which represents an increase of 7 percent year-on-year. Revenues declined 4 percent quarter-on-quarter. Marketing services revenues fell 3 percent to USD 15 million, year-on-year. Online game revenues rose 10 percent year-on-year to USD 116 million, but declined by 7 percent quarter-on-quarter.

INDIA 10 AUG

Airtel, ITI to deliver connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity services for enterprises

Indian operator Airtel, through its Airtel Business unit, has partnered with ITI, a government-owned telecoms and technology manufacturer, to provide digital and telecom services to businesses in India. The partnership will combine the capabilities of Airtel Business and ITI to help enterprises update legacy systems and strengthen cybersecurity.

ESTONIA 10 AUG

Elisa Estonia acquires Pro IT

Estonian operator Elisa has acquired the company Pro IT, a provider of IT solutions working in Estonia and Latvia. Pro IT offers comprehensive IT solutions to companies in various fields of activity, from traditional offices and the financial sector to the largest start-up companies in Estonia. The company is one of the leading IT services partners in the hospitality sector, serving more than 50 hotels in Estonia and Latvia.

LITHUANIA 10 AUG

Tele2 Lithuania wins fastest mobile network award in H1 from Ookla

Tele2 Lithuania has received the Fastest 5G Mobile Network Award from Ookla for the first half of this year. Tele2 Lithuania said it invested EUR 11.7 million in the network quality in January to June, up by 15 percent year-on-year. The operator deployed 16 new base stations raising the footprint to over 1,600 units. Its 5G network covers 90 percent of the country's population.

GLOBAL 10 AUG

Intel raises USD 15 bln in share sale to fund growth plans

Intel announced plans to raise USD 15 billion in an underwritten public offering of its shares. The stock sale is expected to support investment in production capacity and product development as the chipmaker works to meet the booming demand for AI computing equipment. Intel said it will use the proceeds for capital expenditure and working capital, among other corporate expenses.

GLOBAL 10 AUG

Tencent expands global access to Hy3 AI large language model

Tencent has expanded international access to Tencent Hy3, formerly known as Tencent Hunyuan, following its official release on 6 July. The model is now available to developers, businesses and individual users through several Tencent products and third-party platforms.

ETHIOPIA 10 AUG

Ethio Telecom charts network progress under ZTE contract

Ethio Telecom and ZTE are advancing a large-scale network modernization programme to expand high-speed mobile connectivity and accelerate Ethiopia's digital transformation. Following an agreement concluded at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru met with a ZTE delegation led by executive vice president and COO Xie Junshi to review implementation across ZTE's footprint in the country. To date, work has been completed across 879 sites, including 462 radio access network (R

IRAQ 10 AUG

Iraq's telecom regulator moves to shut down Korek Telecom network

Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has initiated actions to shut down Korek Telecom's network following the expiration of its contract and the cancellation of a prior settlement agreement, Shafaq News reported. According to the CMC, the settlement was voided after Korek failed to meet its contractual, legal and financial obligations. The regulator has already placed a hold on the operator's movable and immovable assets and confirmed it is proceeding with steps to deactivate all Korek network c

OMAN 10 AUG

Ooredoo Oman partners with Mindware to bring Google AI tools to business email

Ooredoo Oman has partnered with value-added distributor Mindware and Google Cloud to launch a new generation of AI-enabled workplace solutions for businesses across the country. Through this collaboration, Ooredoo becomes one of Oman's first telecommunications providers to offer enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) direct access to Google Cloud's advanced AI tools.

KAZAKHSTAN 10 AUG

Kcell net profit falls in Q2

Revenues at Kazakhstan mobile operator Kcell totaled KZT 69.884 billion in the second quarter of this year, up by 8.4 percent year-on-year. Services revenues amounted to KZT 55.762 billion, up by 4.33 percent, and EBITDA increased by 6.27 percent to KZT 27.725 billion. Nevertheless, the net profit dropped by 18.35 percent to KZT 3.618 billion. Kcell said ARPU declined by 5.69 percent to KZT 1,756, while mobile data traffic soared by 73.12 percent. 

SAUDI ARABIA 10 AUG

STC network supports Saudi defence health services to perform remote robotic surgery

Saudi Arabia's ministry of defence health services and STC Group have successfully performed the first remote robotic surgery between healthcare facilities in Riyadh and Dhahran. Using high-reliability communications and robust digital infrastructure, the procedure allowed specialists to conduct complex surgery over long geographic distances. The operation demonstrated seamless integration between medical staff and specialist technical network teams, ensuring high standards of precision, efficiency and pati

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 10 AUG

Mercado Libre sales up 50% to USD 10 bln in Q2

Latin American e-commerce and fintech giant Mercado Libre reported revenues up 50 percent year-on-year to a record USD 10.2 billion in the second quarter. Operating income reached USD 683 million, down 6.7 percent, with net income coming in at USD 466 million, down 11.0 percent, attributed to a strategy of prioritising long-term investments in free shipping, credit card expansion and its Meli+ subscription service over short-term profitability.

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