Apple updates EU app commissions again for lower rates off the App Store
Apple has updated its App Store terms again, in an effort to resolve competition concerns in the EU. Following further talks with the European Commission, the company is moving away from flat fees per app or per update to a tiered commission structure, with reduced rates for publishers that steer customers to alternative payment methods.
Apple updates EU app commissions again for lower rates off the App Store
Apple has updated its App Store terms again, in an effort to resolve competition concerns in the EU. Following further talks with the European Commission, the company is moving away from flat fees per app or per update to a tiered commission structure, with reduced rates for publishers that steer customers to alternative payment methods.
Ooredoo Maldives named official digital partner for World Travel Awards
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has named Ooredoo Maldives as the Official Digital Partner for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, which will be hosted in the Maldives. Through this collaboration, the national tourism promotion body will leverage Ooredoo's telecommunications infrastructure, connectivity capabilities, and digital expertise to support delegates, hospitality professionals, and international media attending the event.
Ooredoo Maldives named official digital partner for World Travel Awards
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has named Ooredoo Maldives as the Official Digital Partner for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, which will be hosted in the Maldives. Through this collaboration, the national tourism promotion body will leverage Ooredoo's telecommunications infrastructure, connectivity capabilities, and digital expertise to support delegates, hospitality professionals, and international media attending the event.
Omantel and Sohar International sign strategic partnership agreement
Omantel and Sohar International have entered into a strategic partnership framework, establishing a collaborative foundation spanning technology, business development, investment, and human capital initiatives. The partnership combines Sohar International's banking capabilities with Omantel's digital infrastructure to drive digital innovation and deliver enhanced customer experiences.
Omantel and Sohar International sign strategic partnership agreement
Kazakhstan mandates 60-day notice for mobile price changes
The Kazakhstan government introduced a new regulation on price increases by mobile operators, reports Profit.kz. The regulation enters into force on 20 August, requiring mobile providers to notify subscribers of planned tariff increases at least 60 days before the new prices take effect. The notice must be sent via SMS and posted on the operator's website. A similar rule was previously in effect, but operators were required to notify subscribers only 30 days before the actual tariff increase.
Kazakhstan mandates 60-day notice for mobile price changes
Tanzania to provide free Wi-Fi in Geita public centres
Tanzania's Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF) has begun rolling out free public Wi-Fi in key locations across Tanzania's Geita region, targeting markets and health facilities, the Daily News reported. Presenting a project update at the regional consultative council (RCC), UCSAF Lake Zone Manager Fredy Kandonga explained that under agreements with service providers, the government will subsidize the internet connection for the first year, after which local management authorities will assume
Tanzania to provide free Wi-Fi in Geita public centres
Redge Technologies reports CDN traffic record during World Cup
Redge Technologies, an OTT and streaming software provider for broadcasters and telecom operators, announced the delivery of its largest streaming project to date, achieving record-breaking Content Delivery Network (CDN) performance throughout this year's Fifa World Cup tournament, culminating in a peak of 6.3 Tbps of simultaneous CDN traffic during the final. The milestone was reached while Redge Technologies delivered traffic simultaneously across all three of its VDP regions - Poland, Israel and France,
Redge Technologies reports CDN traffic record during World Cup
Telia Finland and US space company build satellite ground station in Pyhajarvi
Telia Finland said Telia Towers has started constructing a satellite earth station at Pyhajarvi in cooperation with an unnamed US space company. The station will connect to satellites in Earth orbit and transmit their data to terrestrial data networks. The project will bring modern space and telecom infrastructure to Pyhajarvi as part of the rapidly growing space industry, said Telia.
Telia Finland and US space company build satellite ground station in Pyhajarvi
DNA wins contract to provide telecom services to Jokerit ice hockey club
Telenor's Finnish arm DNA has announced that it has been chosen to supply the Helsinki men's ice hockey club Jokerit with centralised telecommunication services. DNA will provide services including mobile subscriptions and the artificial intelligence-based customer service product Business Apurin.
DNA wins contract to provide telecom services to Jokerit ice hockey club
Colt DCS promotes acting CEO to permanent role
Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS) has announced the appointment of Quy Nguyen as chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect. He has held the role in an acting capacity since April following the retirement of Niclas Sanfridsson. Nguyen joined Colt DCS in 2016 and has held a number of senior leadership positions in sales and marketing, customer experience, design and delivery. He was most recently chief sales officer (CSO).
Colt DCS promotes acting CEO to permanent role
Dazn boosts US sports presence with completed ViewLift acquisition
Global sports streaming platform Dazn has completed the acquisition of US-based ViewLift, provider of digital and streaming solutions for content owners. The deal was announced at end-April and strengthens Dazn's growing presence in the US regional sports market.
Dazn boosts US sports presence with completed ViewLift acquisition
Nestor Cables announces death of COO
Nestor Cables has announced the unexpected death in June of co-owner and chief operating officer Aki Eklund. It said he had been one of the company's founding members and a key driving force in developing its operations since the beginning in 2007. Eklund and CEO Aleksanteri Pyrro bought Nestor Cables back from US-based Clearfield last November.
