French court blocks social media ban for under-15s amid call for referendum vote
France's top court, the Constitutional Council, has struck down the social media ban for internet users under the age of fifteen, which was due to come into effect from September. The court's decision prompted an immediate response from former prime minister Gabriel Attal, who called for a referendum vote on the legislative proposal. Meanwhile, French president Emmanuel Macron has asked the government to work on a "legally strong" amended text, aiming for its adoption in parliament by spring 2027.
French court blocks social media ban for under-15s amid call for referendum vote
France's top court, the Constitutional Council, has struck down the social media ban for internet users under the age of fifteen, which was due to come into effect from September. The court's decision prompted an immediate response from former prime minister Gabriel Attal, who called for a referendum vote on the legislative proposal. Meanwhile, French president Emmanuel Macron has asked the government to work on a "legally strong" amended text, aiming for its adoption in parliament by spring 2027.
Lynk, Omnispace complete merger to form Elveo Mobile
Satellite service providers Lynk and Omnispace have completed their merger and announced the launch of the Elveo Mobile brand to market their direct-to-device mobile services. In addition to mobile phones, Elveo will market satellite connectivity for machines and other devices, providing coverage around the globe in multiple frequency bands. The company promises on-board processing and networking features to help advance communications.
Lynk, Omnispace complete merger to form Elveo Mobile
Satellite service providers Lynk and Omnispace have completed their merger and announced the launch of the Elveo Mobile brand to market their direct-to-device mobile services. In addition to mobile phones, Elveo will market satellite connectivity for machines and other devices, providing coverage around the globe in multiple frequency bands. The company promises on-board processing and networking features to help advance communications.
Rocket Lab-built satellites deployed for Globalstar constellation replenishment
Rocket Lab has delivered the first eight satellite buses it is building for MDA Space as part of the replenishment of Globalstar's Hibleo-4 satellite constellation, which supports direct-to-device communications and IoT services. The eight satellites were launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 on 15 August from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Rocket Lab said it had established contact with all eight spacecraft and confirmed that they were generating power and operating nominally. Commissioning of
Rocket Lab-built satellites deployed for Globalstar constellation replenishment
Ask4 completes GBP 170 mln financing; acquires IMS connect
Ask4, UK-based provider of managed connectivity and smart building services to multi-tenant buildings, has completed a GBP 170 million financing to support growth. The new facility replaces existing debt with improved terms and provides new capital to fund continued expansion across the UK and Europe. Ask4 CEO Andrew Dutton said the facility was oversubscribed, reflecting lender confidence in the group's business plan.
Ask4 completes GBP 170 mln financing; acquires IMS connect
T-Mobile US supports Hawaiian customers impacted by Hurricane Lala
T-Mobile US is working to restore connectivity for customers across Hawaii following Hurricane Lala. Crews are working to restore sites impacted by the storm, with portable generators deployed and more on the way. T-Satellite is also helping customers stay connected, with around 29,000 text messages sent via satellite since access to the service was extended ahead of the storm. The satellite service has also been used to deliver Wireless Emergency Alerts to compatible phones.
T-Mobile US supports Hawaiian customers impacted by Hurricane Lala
Telecom Plus sees strong partner, cross-selling growth at start of FY27
Telecom Plus, trading as Utility Warehouse in the UK, has reported a strong start to its new five-year plan announced in late-June. In the first four months of FY27 (April-July 2026), annualised multi-service customer growth is just ahead of its 10 percent full-year target, and over 2.5-times higher than the 3.9 percent multi-service customer growth registered in FY26.
Telecom Plus sees strong partner, cross-selling growth at start of FY27
Mila's wholesale optical wavelength price analysis receives clearance
Icelandic telecoms regulator Fjarskiptastofa said it has now cleared Mila's optical wavelength wholesale tariff, after the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) made no comments on the draft decision to approve Mila's cost analysis. However, the ESA encouraged the watchdog to update the analysis of the market for trunk segments of leased lines that it is currently working on. ESA also encouraged Fjarskiptastofa to use the methodology recommended in the WACC Notice for estimating the beta value of equity.
Mila's wholesale optical wavelength price analysis receives clearance
Alloha Fibra achieves record EBITDA margin in Q2 depite revenue drop
Brazilian regional fibre broadband operator Alloha Fibra ended the second quarter of 2026 with net revenue of BRL 396.4 million, down 10.6 percent year-on-year. The net loss reached BRL 9.7 million, a strong improvement from a loss of BRL 27.5 million in Q2 2025, despite BRL 139 million in financial expenses. EBITDA was 11.6 percent higher at BRL 215.7 million, while the EBITDA margin reached 54.4 percent, the highest recorded level in company history.
Alloha Fibra achieves record EBITDA margin in Q2 depite revenue drop
Telegram hit with new RUB 15 mln fine for online content violations in Russia
The Moscow Taganka Court has found the Telegram messenger guilty of failing to remove content banned in the Russian Federation, Interfax reports. A RUB 14.6 million fine was imposed on the company. This is its second fine in a week for violating content rules, after an earlier penalty of RUB 3.8 million for the same offence.
Telegram hit with new RUB 15 mln fine for online content violations in Russia
Norlys says Sinal starts Triangle Region operations after Ewii network takeover
Danish operator Norlys said its Sinal open access fibre operator has started offering its service to retail and corporate customers in Denmark's Triangle Region with effect from 17 August. The Triangle Region is formed by the towns of Billund, Fredericia, Haderslev, Middelfart, Vejen, Vejle and Kolding and Sinal took over the network covering 135,000 addresses there from Ewii in February. Sinal's fibre network enables speeds up to 6 Gbps.
Norlys says Sinal starts Triangle Region operations after Ewii network takeover
Samsung becomes official partner of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Samsung has agreed an exclusive partnership with games developer Activision to become the official TV, monitor, Wi-Fi speaker and soundbar partner for 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4' first-person shooter (FPS) game. The brings the game together with Samsung's premium display and connected gaming technology.
