Google given a year to open up Android to other AI assistants in Europe
Google has a year to make changes to the Android OS so other AI software providers have the same access to the mobile system as its own Gemini assistant. The European Commission set a deadline of July 2027 for Google to make the legally binding changes available to Android users. A shorter deadline, of January 2027, was set for sharing some of Google's search engine data with rivals in order to improve competition.
Google given a year to open up Android to other AI assistants in Europe
Google has a year to make changes to the Android OS so other AI software providers have the same access to the mobile system as its own Gemini assistant. The European Commission set a deadline of July 2027 for Google to make the legally binding changes available to Android users. A shorter deadline, of January 2027, was set for sharing some of Google's search engine data with rivals in order to improve competition.
Cogeco books USD 1.6 bln writedown on US broadband business
Cogeco Communications has taken a USD 1.6 billion charge to write off the value of its US business, citing continued difficulties on the broadband market there. The impairment charge led to a net loss of CAD 1.4 billion for its shareholders in the company's fiscal third quarter to May. Revenues in the three months fell 4.7 percent year-on-year to CAD 697 million, and adjusted EBITDA was down 3.0 percent to CAD 352 million. Cogeco maintained its full-year guidance, reduced already in April, and said its Cana
Cogeco books USD 1.6 bln writedown on US broadband business
Cogeco Communications has taken a USD 1.6 billion charge to write off the value of its US business, citing continued difficulties on the broadband market there. The impairment charge led to a net loss of CAD 1.4 billion for its shareholders in the company's fiscal third quarter to May. Revenues in the three months fell 4.7 percent year-on-year to CAD 697 million, and adjusted EBITDA was down 3.0 percent to CAD 352 million. Cogeco maintained its full-year guidance, reduced already in April, and said its Cana
Oppo pulls OnePlus brand in Europe, North America
Oppo is ending its brand OnePlus in Europe and North America. After no major new phones launched there this year, the company confirmed it's withdrawing the brand from the market. Existing devices will continue to receive software updates, security patches, and after-sales support, in line with local regulations and guarantees, and its storefront remains open to sell off existing stock.
Oppo pulls OnePlus brand in Europe, North America
France to scrutinise takeover of SFR, review to last at least 18 months
The French competition watchdog has been designated as the competent authority to scrutinise the proposed takeover of SFR by rivals Bouygues Telecom, Iliad's Free and Orange. Following a request made by Iliad, the European Commission said that it has agreed to refer the review of the deal to France under the referral mechanism set out in EU regulation. Announcing this development, the French watchdog indicated that the assessment will be complex and last at least eighteen months, pointing out that it will i
France to scrutinise takeover of SFR, review to last at least 18 months
AST SpaceMobile raises USD 1 bln in debt issue as launch schedule lengthens
AST SpaceMobile has raised USD 1.0 billion for its mobile satellite platform in an issue of convertible debt notes. In a SEC filing on the issue, the company also acknowledged delays in its launch schedule. The current planning suggesting 45 satellites ready for service in early 2027, compared to a previous target of 45-60 by the end of 2026. This means a likely delay in the launch of its commercial services.
AST SpaceMobile raises USD 1 bln in debt issue as launch schedule lengthens
Telenor cuts FY outlook again after bigger drop in Q2 results
Telenor has cut its full-year guidance for a second time this year, after a "challenging" second quarter with lower results. In addition to a provision for VAT due on TV services, the company cited tough mobile market competition in its Nordic markets, the difficult economic conditions in Bangladesh and ongoing costs for IT transformation. Quarterly revenues fell 5.1 percent year-on-year to NOK 18.1 billion, worse than the 1.4 percent drop in Q1, and adjusted EBITDA dropped 9.0 percent to NOK 8.0 billion (-
Telenor cuts FY outlook again after bigger drop in Q2 results
Tele2 Latvia revenues up 6% in H1, EBITDA grows 13%
Revenues of Tele2 Latvia totaled EUR 92.8 million in the first half of this year, up by 5.8 percent year-on-year. EBITDAaL rose 13 percent to EUR 42.1 million in the six months. Net intake in the second quarter was positive both in mobile postpaid with 8,000 RGUs and in mobile prepaid with 1,000 RGUs, and the mobile ASPU increased by 7 percent thanks to price adjustments and the shift to postpaid, as well as continued focus on data monetisation, Tele2 said.
Tele2 Latvia revenues up 6% in H1, EBITDA grows 13%
Netia profits up strongly in 2025 on 9% higher revenues
Revenues of Polish operator Netia, controlled by the Polsat Plus Group, totaled PLN 1.432 billion in 2025, according to annual accounts filed on the National Court Register. The operator's turnover grew by 9.47 percent year-on-year, Telko.in reported from the filing. Operating costs amounted to PLN 1.366 billion, up by 7.76 percent, and EBIT grew 62.33 percent to PLN 66.4 million. The net profit improved strongly to PLN 41.5 million from PLN 6.01 million in 2024.
Netia profits up strongly in 2025 on 9% higher revenues
VK sells RuStore to management
Russian internet company VK has sold the RuStore mobile app store to Dmitry Pankrushchev, the CEO of the company that developed the shop.RuStore has become the main portal to essential services and apps for Android users in Russia. According to the statement, the RuStore team will continue to actively roll out product updates, develop new features, and ensure the app store's reliable operation for users, developers, and partners.
VK sells RuStore to management
Orange Poland covers 89% of population with 5G network
Orange Poland announced that it deployed 94 new base stations in the second quarter of this year. The operator currently runs 12,807 base stations, and the coverage of its 5G totals almost 89 percent of the country's population.
Orange Poland covers 89% of population with 5G network
High mobile market concentration persists in small Brazilian towns - Anatel
Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) established that, on a national scale, market concentration remained safely within the limits set by Anatel's strategic goals. The evaluation, which used the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), also revealed that a high concentration persists in municipalities with fewer than 30,000 residents. The three largest telecom providers control 90 to 100 percent of the market in 5,452 municipalities for mobile services, and in 3,482 municipalities for fixed broadba
