Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch and Buds models arrive at Decathlon in France
FRANCE 08:48

Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch and Buds models arrive at Decathlon in France

Samsung said it has strengthened its presence with French distribution partner Decathlon through the arrival of its latest Galaxy Watch and Buds models. The sports retailer, which operates more than 325 stores in France, has started selling the Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Buds3 FE both online and across its retail footprint. Samsung highlighted that this partnership gives shoppers more opportunities to discover the health-focused innovations integrated into the Galaxy Watch8, including the ab

DRC government signs up China's Genew Technologies to build 2,100 km fibre cable along Congo River
CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 08:46

DRC government signs up China's Genew Technologies to build 2,100 km fibre cable along Congo River

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's ICT ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China's Genew Technologies to deploy fibre-optic infrastructure along the Congo River, Ecofin reported. The 2,100 km project includes 1,700 kilometres of riverine cable from Muanda to Kisangani, complemented by nearly 400 km of terrestrial links. The schene aims to establish major connectivity corridors to reinforce the nation's digital backbone.

Claro Colombia launches 5G in 15 more cities
COLOMBIA 08:44

Claro Colombia launches 5G in 15 more cities

Claro Colombia, a subsidiary of America Movil, said it has further expanded its 5G network to 15 new cities, reaching a total of 78 across the country. Customers with compatible phones can now access the fifth-generation network in Rionegro and Turbo (Antioquia), Malambo, Sabanalarga and Soledad (Atlántico), Chiquinquirá (Boyacá), Puerto Rico (Caquetá), Aguachica (Cesar), Cereté (Cordoba), Cota and Fusagasugá (Cundinamarca), Pasto (Nariño), Villagarzón (Putumayo), La Tebaida (Quindío) and Barbosa (Santander

Zimbabwean government reverses 75% local ownership rule for telecom firms
ZIMBABWE 08:37

Zimbabwean government reverses 75% local ownership rule for telecom firms

The Zimbabwean government has repealed a regulation requiring telecommunications companies to have at least 75 percent local ownership, just weeks after its initial introduction. The shift was formalised through Statutory Instrument (SI) 111 of 2026, gazetted by the ICT minister, which officially repeals SI 101, brought in earlier this month. SI 101 had raised concern among industry players, who warned the rule could deter foreign investment and complicate operations for firms with significant offshore shar

Dutch govt tightens cloud, AI policies to underline public interests
NETHERLANDS 08:35

Dutch govt tightens cloud, AI policies to underline public interests

The Dutch government has updated its policies on cloud computing and AI, in an effort to protect national interests and take account of a changing geopolitical environment, sovereignty demands and a need for vendor independence. The cabinet outlined the approach in two briefs to parliament.

Pilot Photonics secures EIC Accelerator grant worth over EUR 10 million
IRELAND 08:31

Pilot Photonics secures EIC Accelerator grant worth over EUR 10 million

Ireland's Pilot Photonics said it will receive EUR 10.4 million (USD 11.9 million) in funding from the European Innovation Council Accelerator. The investment by the EU Horizon Europe-funded deep tech accelerator supports the upcoming phase of Pilot Photonics' growth roadmap, including qualification of upcoming products ahead of high-volume manufacturing as well as taking on additional staff.  Founded in 2011, Pilot Photonics has devised a patented technology for producing photonic chips. Its portfolio incl

Infineon opens Smart Power Fab in Dresden to strengthen global semiconductor production
GERMANY 08:25

Infineon opens Smart Power Fab in Dresden to strengthen global semiconductor production

Semiconductor company Infineon has opened its Smart Power Fab in Dresden, strengthening its position as a global manufacturer of semiconductors and analogue, mixed-signal technologies. The Smart Power Fab expands Infineon's manufacturing capabilities and streamlines production processes at the site in Dresden through digitisation and AI. Infineon is also connecting its plant in Villach to the Dresden site to accelerate output processes.

Spain sets November start for DTT DVB-T2 transition, new Siete channel launch
SPAIN 08:19

Spain sets November start for DTT DVB-T2 transition, new Siete channel launch

Spain has set out plans to begin the transition of all DTT channels migrating to Ultra HD (UHD) and the launch of a new free-to-air channel, according to a draft resolution published by the Ministry for Digital Transformation. The proposal, open to consultation until 17 July, outlines a reorganisation of national multiplexes and the migration from DVB-T to DVB-T2 technology, which enables more efficient spectrum use and 4K UHD services. Viewers will be required to retune their television receivers as part o

OpenX becomes De-Cix reseller in Brazil
BRAZIL 08:18

OpenX becomes De-Cix reseller in Brazil

De-Cix has partnered with Brazilian connectivity platform OpenX, which serves around 100 networks. Through this deal, OpenX joins the De-Cix partner programme as a Premium Reseller, granting Brazilian networks direct, low-latency access to De-Cix's global ecosystem of cloud providers, digital platforms, and international carriers. The programme enables OpenX to resell De-Cix's peering and cloud solutions directly to local clients, backed by flexible engagement models and dedicated global support.

Slovak Telekom ends Digi TV sales
SLOVAKIA 08:14

Slovak Telekom ends Digi TV sales

Slovak Telekom has added eight regional TV channels to the lineup of it pay-TV service Magio TV, reports Zive.sk. The channels are available for users of the OTT service from the operator, but not IPTV or satellite TV customers. The lineup now includes 29 regional channels. From 01 July, the operator also stopped accepting new subscriptions to the Digi service due to the merger of Digi Slovakia with Slovak Telekom.

Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia launches Aman Plans with network child protection
SAUDI ARABIA 08:14

Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia launches Aman Plans with network child protection

Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has launched 'Aman Plans' that protect children by filtering content through the mobile network itself. This eliminates the need for families to install applications or configure complex device settings. Aman Plans block access to a variety of social media platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and Discord.

Portugal agrees spectrum renewal package for Meo, Nos and Vodafone
PORTUGAL 08:02

Portugal agrees spectrum renewal package for Meo, Nos and Vodafone

Portugal's telecoms regulator Anacom has approved a draft decision to renew the radio spectrum rights for Meo, Nos and Vodafone. Interested parties have a 40-working-day window to submit feedback, with the consultation closing on 27 August. If confirmed, the agreement is valued at around EUR 550 million. Full rights for the 800, 1800 and 2100 MHz bands plus half of the 900 MHz band will be extended until 2041/2042, while the remaining half of the 900 MHz band and the under-utilised 2600 MHz band will be ren

ZIMBABWE 07:57

Powertel and Paratus launch Plumtree-Bulawayo section of Zimbabwe digital highway

Powertel Communications and Paratus Zimbabwe said the first phase of their cross-border fibre project is now live and carrying traffic between Plumtree and Bulawayo. This is a milestone in establishing a new, high-capacity digital corridor connecting Zimbabwe to Botswana, Zambia, South Africa and the broader Paratus network across Southern Africa. This follows the signing of a public-private partnership (PPP) in June 2025. 

ITALY 07:51

Equinix, A2A ink data centre heat recovery deal

Equinix and Italian utility A2A have announced a partnership to recover waste heat from data centres and feed it into Milan's district heating network. The project, described as one of Italy's largest circular economy initiatives, will capture thermal energy generated at Equinix's data centre campus in Settimo Milanese on the outskirts of the Lombard capital and repurpose it as a low-carbon heating source.

BRAZIL 07:51

Nio freezes broadband prices until 2030

Brazilian operator Nio has launched a new fibre broadband portfolio that guarantees fixed prices until January 2030, with no inflation adjustments. Available to residential users and small businesses, this offer extends Nio's previous 2028 price freeze, which attracted over 1 million customers in less than a year.

SLOVENIA 07:50

Slovenia opens applications for private mobile networks

The Agency for Communication Networks and Services of the Republic of Slovenia (Akos) will begin accepting applications on 27 July for radio frequencies in the 3800–4200 MHz band. These frequencies are reserved for "verticals", such as businesses, industries or municipalities, seeking to deploy private, low- or medium-power campus wireless networks to support their core operations. Spectrum is divided into 5 MHz blocks and will be distributed based on regional availability via two distinct phases.

POLAND 07:48

Polkomtel wins fixed telephony tender at Ministry of Finance

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has won a tender on providing fixed telephony services for the Ministry of Finance. The four-year contract is worth PLN 1.89 million. Polkomtel submitted the only bid under the tender.

GLOBAL 07:47

Lumine swoops in for Imagine's TV playout and marketing assets

Lumine Group has agreed the acquisition through one of its subsidiaries of US-based Imagine Communications, provider of video playout, channel origination and marketing services. After the takeover, Lumine Group will allow Imagine to retain an independent management structure, but expects to lend a boost to the stability of its business going forward thanks to its buy-and-hold forever investment strategy.

NETHERLANDS 07:45

OctoNona acquires i4Networks

OctoNona is acquiring i4Networks, a Dutch internet provider specialising in data centre connectivity, IP transit and business internet. This expands OctoNona's footprint to more data centres and strengthens its position as a European platform for business connectivity and digital infrastructure.

GUINEA 07:45

Guinean government holds talks with Huawei to advance digitisation

Guinean ICT minister Mourana Soumah has held talks with Huawei executives during an official working visit to China, seeking ways to speed up digital development, reinforce technological sovereignty and leverage innovation to drive economic growth, social inclusion and the modernisation of public services, TechNewsAfrica reported. This supports digital transformation under President Mamadi Doumbouya's Simandou 2040 Programme. They discussed expanding the national fibre-optic network, developing a national d

POLAND 07:40

Orange Poland wins mobile telephony tender at Gdansk municipality

Orange Poland has won a tender to provide mobile telephony services for the Gdansk city municipality. The three-year contract is worth PLN 3.29 million. Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, as well as P4, trading under the Play brand, also submitted bids under the tender.

GERMANY 07:39

Disney Channel boosts line-up in DACH region and changes name to Disney TV

Disney Channel is developing its DACH region line-up and plans to rebrand as Disney TV at the end of 2026, according to a report by Digitalfernsehen.de. It will expand its free-to-air offering with more content for adult audiences, complemented by carefully curated, exclusive Disney+ content. Country manager for Disney in Germany, Austria and Switzerland Eun-Ky Park told the Screenforce Festival in Duesseldorf that Disney TV retain dedicated programming slots for children and popular family movies will rema

CZECH REPUBLIC 07:39

Vodafone Czechia offers protection from AI deepfakes

Vodafone Czech Republic announced a partnership with Synhawk to detect fraud using AI directly on end-user devices. In the coming months, the service for detecting AI deepfakes will also be available in real time during video conferences and subsequently directly on the operator's network. The new solutions will help protect companies, public institutions and consumers from the rapidly growing category of digital threats powered by AI.

PORTUGAL 07:37

Portugal signs contract with DStelecom to eliminate fibre white spots

The Portuguese government has signed a contract with operator DStelecom and five Regional Coordination and Development Commissions to deploy, operate and maintain very high-capacity fibre-optic networks in the country's underserved "white areas". The contract covers all five lots of an international tender awarded in 2025.

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