Vodacom completes acquisition of controlling stake in Kenya's Safaricom
Vodacom Group said it has completed the acquisition of another 20 percent effective stake in Safaricom, following a 26 June ruling by the Court of Appeal of Kenya staying a conservatory order, and the subsequent fulfilment of all the remaining conditions precedent. The transaction increases Vodacom's total shareholding in Safaricom to approximately 55 percent, enabling the full consolidation of one of Africa's leading telecommunications, financial services and technology enterprises. Under IFRS accounting s
Vodacom completes acquisition of controlling stake in Kenya's Safaricom
Vodacom Group said it has completed the acquisition of another 20 percent effective stake in Safaricom, following a 26 June ruling by the Court of Appeal of Kenya staying a conservatory order, and the subsequent fulfilment of all the remaining conditions precedent. The transaction increases Vodacom's total shareholding in Safaricom to approximately 55 percent, enabling the full consolidation of one of Africa's leading telecommunications, financial services and technology enterprises. Under IFRS accounting s
Vodafone Germany extends CEO contract for further three years
Vodafone Germany has extended the contract of its chief executive officer Marcel de Groot for a further three years. De Groot has been CEO of Vodafone Germany since April 2024, steering the company through a challenging period where results and customer growth came under pressure from the change in German TV contracts. Vodafone Germany has also appointed Michael Bird as the new Managing Director & Finance Director, effective from 01 September.
Vodafone Germany extends CEO contract for further three years
Vodafone Germany has extended the contract of its chief executive officer Marcel de Groot for a further three years. De Groot has been CEO of Vodafone Germany since April 2024, steering the company through a challenging period where results and customer growth came under pressure from the change in German TV contracts. Vodafone Germany has also appointed Michael Bird as the new Managing Director & Finance Director, effective from 01 September.
Globe Telecom launches Starlink satellite-to-mobile service in Philippines
Globe Telecom has launched Starlink's satellite-to-mobile service in the Philippines. This service addresses the connectivity challenges posed by the country's archipelagic geography of over 7,000 islands and its frequent exposure to natural disasters, Globe said. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) recently approved the nationwide commercial operation of the service, which enables voice, video, app-based messaging, and SMS. This regulatory approval aligns with the Philippine government's initi
Globe Telecom launches Starlink satellite-to-mobile service in Philippines
Russia sees spike in smartphone viruses after app restrictions
The number of smartphones in Russia affected by viruses has grown by 70 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year, reports Kommersant citing data from the operator Megafon. An estimated 1.5 million Android devices are affected in the country, equal to around 1.5 percent of all Android-based devices in Russia. The rise in infections is thought to be the result of restrictions on downloading popular apps in the country. Consumers turn to third-party distributors that are more often targeted by hack
Russia sees spike in smartphone viruses after app restrictions
Yandex launches agent development platform for Alice AI
Russian internet company Yandex has introduced a platform for developers to make their own AI agents for Alice AI, its universal AI assistant and large language model. The platform is being tested on services from Yandex and will open up for external users in future. The services Yandex Taxi and Yandex Shop have developed the first AI agents using the new platform, and other services from Yandex plan to launch their own agents soon.
Yandex launches agent development platform for Alice AI
MTS adds money transfers to Serbia on app
Russian operator MTS has launched money transfers to Serbia for consumer customers. Instant transfers can be received in cash. The option is available on the mobile application My MTS, and the money can be collected at currency exchange offices indicated in the application. The maximum transfer is RUB 800,000, and the transfer time is up to 10 minutes.
MTS adds money transfers to Serbia on app
Mega expands mobile coverage at popular tourist destinations
Kyrgyzstan operator Mega announced it has expanded the coverage of its mobile network in popular tourist destinations. New base stations were launched at Son-Kul Lake in the Naryn region, along the route to Kel-Suu Lake in South Kyrgyzstan, on the route around Issyk-Kul Lake, at Kyrchin Gorge in the Issyk-Kul region, as well as in numerous other sites in preparation for the holiday season.
Mega expands mobile coverage at popular tourist destinations
French media groups win EUR 126 mln in payments from Google over anti-competitive online ad sales
Four French media groups have been awarded payments totalling EUR 126 million from Google, reports Les Echos. The claimants were seeking damages and interest amounting to EUR 570 million, after accusing Google of anti-competitive online ad sales practices. The tech giant has yet to decide whether to appeal this latest ruling, issued by a Paris court. The four media groups are video-sharing platform Dailymotion (part of Canal Plus), Prisma Media, Le Figaro, and Les Echos-Le Parisien.
French media groups win EUR 126 mln in payments from Google over anti-competitive online ad sales
Phobos Group revenues grow 13% in 2025
Revenues of Poland's Phobos Group totaled PLN 123.3 million in 2025, up by 13.3 percent year-on-year, reports Telko.in citing a corporate statement in the National Court Register. Operating costs amounted to PLN 97.4 million, up by 11 percent, and the net profit rose 7.4 percent to PLN 21.3 million.
Phobos Group revenues grow 13% in 2025
Ribbon helps Virginia ILEC carrier to implement BEAD-targeted broadband upgrades
MGW Telephone, a US regional multi-play carrier based in Virginia, has selected Ribbon Communications to supply broadband infrastructure upgrades aligned with the federal BEAD broadband subsidy programme. MGW Telephone is an incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC), meaning it held a regional monopoly on telecoms before the market opened up. Texas-based Ribbon will supply Circuit Emulation Services to ease the client's migration from TDM (time-division multiplex) wired infrastructure to an all-IP environment
Ribbon helps Virginia ILEC carrier to implement BEAD-targeted broadband upgrades
Atresmedia claims Spanish TV market lead while RTVE grows audience share
Spanish commercial broadcaster Atresmedia claimed it is both Spain's leading TV group and operator of the most-watched channel for the fifth consecutive year. Public broadcaster RTVE meanwhile claimed it is the only broadcaster achieving growth in the 2025-26 season.
