SES, Eutelsat to receive over USD 6 bln for clearing upper C-band spectrum
Satellite operators SES and Eutelsat are set to receive a combined USD 6.1 billion for clearing upper C-band (3.98-4.14 GHz) spectrum in the US market. The incentive payments are expected to total approximately USD 5.6 billion for SES and USD 504 million for Eutelsat on a pre-tax basis, in addition to reimbursements for eligible expenses incurred during the spectrum-clearing process. The development follows the recent announcement by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of plans to auction 160 MHz
SES, Eutelsat to receive over USD 6 bln for clearing upper C-band spectrum
Satellite operators SES and Eutelsat are set to receive a combined USD 6.1 billion for clearing upper C-band (3.98-4.14 GHz) spectrum in the US market. The incentive payments are expected to total approximately USD 5.6 billion for SES and USD 504 million for Eutelsat on a pre-tax basis, in addition to reimbursements for eligible expenses incurred during the spectrum-clearing process. The development follows the recent announcement by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of plans to auction 160 MHz
Vodafone targets top end of upgraded FY27 guidance after Q1 growth
Vodafone said it expects to deliver results at the upper end of its upgraded fiscal 2027 guidance, which was raised to reflect the consolidation of Safaricom, after a first quarter marked by continued momentum in its enterprise business and double-digit growth in Africa. For the three months to 30 June, organic service revenue increased 5.2 percent year-on-year, while organic adjusted EBITDAaL rose 6.2 percent.
Vodafone targets top end of upgraded FY27 guidance after Q1 growth
Vodafone said it expects to deliver results at the upper end of its upgraded fiscal 2027 guidance, which was raised to reflect the consolidation of Safaricom, after a first quarter marked by continued momentum in its enterprise business and double-digit growth in Africa. For the three months to 30 June, organic service revenue increased 5.2 percent year-on-year, while organic adjusted EBITDAaL rose 6.2 percent.
SK commits to USD 500 bln AI infrastructure partnership with Nvidia
SK Group has expanded its AI infrastructure partnerships with Nvidia and other global technology companies, outlining plans to accelerate AI data centre development, AI memory deployment and national AI infrastructure projects during the K-AI Summit in San Francisco. The company signed a letter of intent with Nvidia covering more than USD 500 billion of planned AI infrastructure collaboration, spanning AI factories and AI memory.
SK commits to USD 500 bln AI infrastructure partnership with Nvidia
Orange rescues French 5G private network specialist Obvios after financial difficulties
The commercial court of Rennes has appointed Orange as the new owner of French 5G private network specialist Obvios, reports Ouest-France. A spin-off of research institution B<>com (formerly B.com), Obvios was established in 2022 to commercialise the 'Dome' private 5G network offering developed by its parent company. It was placed under a safeguard procedure following financial difficulties, prompting a search for a new owner to secure its long-term future.
Orange rescues French 5G private network specialist Obvios after financial difficulties
EU publishes guidance on new cybersecurity rules for connected devices
The European Commission has published guidance for manufacturers and regulators implementing the Cyber Resilience Act, the EU's law on mandatory cybersecurity for digital devices and related services. In effect since December 2024, the law lays out the requirements for obtaining the CE mark for safe products. The guidelines come ahead of new CRA obligations taking effect this September to report and patch security vulnerabilities discovered in digital products. From December 2027 the remaining obligations t
EU publishes guidance on new cybersecurity rules for connected devices
Rostelecom passes 1.2 mln connnected home security cameras
Russian national operator Rostelecom said that it has already installed 1.2 million connected security cameras for households across the country. The city and region of Moscow, the city and region of St Petersburg, as well as the Krasnodar and Rostov regions have the most connected residential cameras. The application Video-Surveillance and Smart Home from Rostelecom is available for download on RuStore, App Store and Google Play.
Rostelecom passes 1.2 mln connnected home security cameras
Armenian telecom operators pay over AMD 22 bln in taxes in H1
Armenia's major mobile operators and ISPs paid AMD 22.21 billion in taxes to the state budget in the first half of this year, reports Arka from data published by the Public Revenue Committee. Viva Armenia paid AMD 10.41 billion in taxes, ranking it 19th among major Armenian taxpayers. Ucom was in 27th position (AMD 5.81 billion), and Team Telecom Armenia paid AMD 4.81 billion (35th). The ISP GNC-Alfa, trading under the Ovio brand, paid AMD 1.18 billion (157th).
Armenian telecom operators pay over AMD 22 bln in taxes in H1
Azercell collaborates with Starburst to accelerate AI innovation
Azerbaijan operator Azercell said that it has started a collaboration with Starburst on strengthening its artificial intelligence capabilities. Through this partnership, it has modernised its approach to enterprise data management by creating a unified data environment that simplifies access to information across the organization. The platform enables teams to analyse data more efficiently, supports the development of AI-powered solutions and provides a scalable foundation for future innovation.
Azercell collaborates with Starburst to accelerate AI innovation
Rakuten Symphony selected for grant to test open RAN in Ukraine
Rakuten Symphony announced its selection for a grant from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to support Ukraine's reconstruction and strengthening cooperation with CEE countries. Under the project, Rakuten Symphony will provide a cloud-native Open RAN environment in Ukraine and conduct validation testing to facilitate the construction and operation of flexible, cost-efficient networks.
Rakuten Symphony selected for grant to test open RAN in Ukraine
Bite Latvia blocks 4x more cyber-treats in H1
Bite Latvia announced that its security solution Antivirus Plus blocked more than 62.5 million cyber-threats in June, a large increase compared to 12.1 million risks mitigated in June 2025. In turn, in the first six months of 2026, the security solution blocked more than 242.4 million cyber threats, which is almost four times more than in the first half of 2025, when 65.3 million cyber threats were blocked.
Bite Latvia blocks 4x more cyber-treats in H1
AppleCare One rolls out in UK, Australia, France, Germany
Apple has announced the launch of AppleCare One, its insurance scheme for multiple devices, in the UK from 01 August 2026. Prices will start from GBP 16.99 per month for up to three devices, with customers able to cover extra devices for GBP 4.99 per month per device. AppleCare One includes all benefits of AppleCare+, including unlimited repairs for accidental damage, replacement battery service, and 24/7 priority access to Apple experts. Customers can also cover just their iPhone from GBP 7.99 per month or
