Deutsche Telekom, AIT named leads on pan-European quantum communication projects
AUSTRIA 15:47

Deutsche Telekom, AIT named leads on pan-European quantum communication projects

Deutsche Telekom announced it will coordinate the second phase of the project Petrus to support the strategic evolution of pan-European quantum communication infrastructure. The project was awarded to Telekom under the European Commission's support programme for quantum technologies. The second phase of Petrus aims to further strengthen coordination across national and European activities, stakeholder engagement, and the preparation of future large-scale quantum communication deployments like the cross-bord

Swiss Competition Commission starts investigation into Google's removal of choice screen on Android devices
SWITZERLAND 15:25

Swiss Competition Commission starts investigation into Google's removal of choice screen on Android devices

The Swiss Competition Commission has started a preliminary investigation to examine Google's removal of the 'Choice Screen' feature on Android devices in Switzerland. This move imposes the Google search engine as the default on Swiss users, without giving them an option for alternatives during the initial setup of their device, according to Comco.

TTK reports 77% jump in Wi-Fi traffic at Russian train stations
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:23

TTK reports 77% jump in Wi-Fi traffic at Russian train stations

Russian operator TTK said that data traffic grew by 77 percent year-on-year on its Wi-Fi networks in train stations in the first half of this year. The number of internet sessions grew from 4.2 million to 9.2 million over the same period. Stations in southern Russia led by data traffic, including Krasnodar, Adler and Rostov. 

UK and Switzerland agree on introduction of free roaming
SWITZERLAND 15:22

UK and Switzerland agree on introduction of free roaming

The UK and Switzerland have agreed on the introduction of free roaming framework as part of a wider free trade agreement (FTA). The countries intend to include surcharge-free international mobile roaming and further roaming related provisions such as capping wholesale rates, while including safeguards for telecoms operators, according to a policy paper on the FTA published by the UK government. Switzerland and the UK continue technical discussions to work through how this is best achieved, according to the

Dutch court upholds ban on Solvinity sale pending appeal decision
NETHERLANDS 15:04

Dutch court upholds ban on Solvinity sale pending appeal decision

A court in Rotterdam has rejected a request for a preliminary injunction overturning the government ban on the sale of IT services provider Solvinity to Kyndryl. Host Lux, the company representing Solvinity's main shareholder Vitruvian Partners, had asked the court to allow the sale to go ahead pending the outcome of their appeal against the government decision. The judge said the companies can better wait for the appeal ruling. 

SKV to increase subscription prices from September
NETHERLANDS 14:50

SKV to increase subscription prices from September

Dutch operator SKV announced an increase in its basic subscription rates of an average 2.5 percent from September. The local provider said it was limiting the annual increase in rates despite higher inflation and rising costs. Extra channel packages and other services will remain unchanged, with only fixed subscription fees increasing. 

GigaCloud and Cubbit partner to deliver cloud storage to Ukraine and Poland
POLAND 14:46

GigaCloud and Cubbit partner to deliver cloud storage to Ukraine and Poland

GigaCloud, an Ukrainian cloud service provider, and Cubbit, a geo-distributed cloud storage enabler, announced a new business alliance. The agreement is designed to equip Ukrainian and Polish organisations with fully sovereign, resilient, and cost-effective cloud storage services.

Jambox operator SGT posts 5% higher revenues in 2025
POLAND 14:44

Jambox operator SGT posts 5% higher revenues in 2025

Revenues of Polish company SGT, a subsidiary of the operator Vectra, totaled PLN 104.4 million in 2025, reports Telko.in citing a corporate statement placed in the National Court Register. Incomes of the company, running the TV platform Jambox, grew by 5.4 percent, excluding the effect from the merger with the TV platform Evio, which was acquired by Vectra in 2022.

DuxNet launches own Wi-Fi 6 access points
SOUTH AFRICA 14:42

DuxNet launches own Wi-Fi 6 access points

DuxNet, the proprietary brand of distributor Duxbury Networking, has launched the DuxNet Premium Access Point range, expanding its cloud-managed networking portfolio into wireless connectivity. Tailored for South African SMBs, resellers, and multi-site organizations, this new lineup brings Wi-Fi 6 performance, indoor and outdoor deployment options, mesh capability, and PoE support into a unified wireless solution.

Satro to increase pay-TV prices from September
SLOVAKIA 14:39

Satro to increase pay-TV prices from September

Slovak pay-TV operator Satro plans significant changes in pricing of its online TV platform touchTV from September.  The operator claims that it has not changed prices of this service since 2020. Over the same period, the lineup expanded by 67 channels.

Orange Poland sells new 5G modem with speeds up to 5.4 Gbps
POLAND 14:37

Orange Poland sells new 5G modem with speeds up to 5.4 Gbps

Orange Poland has started sales of the 5G Super ODU 6 modem in its shops. Exclusive to Orange in Poland, the device supports 5G mobile broadband at up to 5.4 Gbps. The modem costs PLN 1,776 and is also available on installments under a 20-month contract for PLN 88.80 per month.

A1 Belarus to launch new payment service in August
BELARUS 14:28

A1 Belarus to launch new payment service in August

A1 Belarus plans to introduce to customers its new payment service A1 Pay from 12 August. Customers can use the service to pay for goods and services from their mobile phone balance. It can be activated and managed from the mobile application My A1. The service will be available for private persons only, who are Belarus residents.

UNITED STATES 14:10

Frontier Airlines picks Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi

Frontier Airlines announced plans to introduce Starlink satellite internet service on its planes, to provide customers with in-flight Wi-Fi for the first time. The first services should start in early 2027, adding to a growing slate of airlines adopting the Starlink infrastructure.

UNITED STATES 14:05

Flexential upgrades data centres backbone to 400 Gbps

Flexential has upgraded its private network backbone to 400 Gbps across several major US metro markets, enabling customers to obtain 100 Gbps access ports and speeds by expanding the capacity behind its connectivity services. The new enhancement is part of a phased rollout that spans 15 Flexential data centres in Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Portland - Hillsboro, Oregon.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:58

BBC annual report shows bigger loss on 1% rise in income

The BBC has used the publication of its annual report as a new opportunity to warn about its precarious funding model. The UK's public broadcaster said over 94 percent of people in the country use its media but less than 80 percent pay the annual licensing fee which supplies its main funding. While it managed a 1 percent rise in revenue in the year to March 2026, its net deficit at the end of the year was slightly larger due to cost pressures. The statement comes ahead of the expiry of its current charter i

UNITED STATES 13:42

Former Verizon executive Sampath to take over as Zayo CEO

Zayo said it has appointed former Verizon executive Sowmyanarayan Sampath as CEO, effective 01 September 2026. He will succeed Steve Smith, who is retiring after leading the US digital infrastructure provider through a period of expansion tied to rising demand from AI-driven workloads. Smith, who has been CEO since October 2020, will remain on Zayo's board.

GLOBAL 13:07

STC Group renews Esports World Cup partnership to boost brand awareness

STC Group, the founding and elite partner of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, has renewed its partnership for a third year, reaffirming commitment to nurturing the gaming sector and solidifying its position as a leading global brand. The group's prominent presence at the inaugural event in Paris highlights the depth of its commitment.

ARMENIA 13:07

Viva Armenia named fastest mobile network in Ookla Q1 survey

Viva Armenia has been recognised by Ookla as the fastest mobile network in Armenia based on Speedtest Intelligence data for the first quarter of this year. According to the Speedtest Awards results published by Ookla, Viva ranked first among mobile operators in Armenia with a Speed Score of 64.59, achieving median download speeds of 101.44 Mbps and median upload speeds of 21.99 Mbps. 

BELARUS 13:06

Beltelecom, MTS Belarus extend convergent promo to year-end

Belarusian national operator Beltelecom and MTS Belarus has extended their joint promotion of convergent packages until 31 December. The offer is also available in the city of Borisov since the beginning July. The offer includes double-play services from Beltelecom and mobile packages from MTS Belarus and is available in 25 cities in total. It comes with a 50 percent discount for the Yasna package from Beltelecom and two SIMs from MTS Belarus connected to the tariff Grand Unlim Pro.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:05

Miranda-Media upgrades network in Crimea

Crimea-based operator Miranda-Media said that it has deployed more than 60 new base stations in Crimea within the past three months. That includes 36 base stations launched in the city and municipality of Simferopol. Another 110 existing base stations have been upgraded.

GLOBAL 13:02

GSMA net zero report reveals network operational emissions fell 5% in 2024

The GSMA's analysis of mobile telecoms' net zero progress shows global emissions in network operations fell 5 percent in 2024, doubling the average reduction over the previous four years.  The figure is based on emissions data from over 110 mobile operators, accounting for 85 percent of global connections. Estimates in GSMA's Mobile Net Zero Report show operational emissions fell 13 percent from 2019 to 2024. Despite a 10 percent rise in global mobile connections versus 2019, 2024 emissions fell to 115 mill

UGANDA 12:52

MTN Uganda boosts prizes at 2026 Tooro Kingdom Amasaza tournament

MTN Uganda and the Tooro Kingdom have begun the fifth Amasaza Football Tournament alongside the second Netball Tournament under the operator's 'Free Your Fire' campaign. Brand sponsorships and events manager John Paul Okwi reaffirmed the company's commitment to empowering youth through sport. MTN Uganda is boosting the football prize fund from UGX 25 million to UGX 35 million and the netball prize fund from UGX 10 million to UGX 15 million.

GABON 12:44

Gabon reviews TikTok's progress in content moderation and online safety

Gabon has advanced its digital platform governance agenda by holding talks with TikTok executives at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting was led by minister of digital economy, digitisation and innovation Mark-Alexandre Doumba and included senior TikTok leadership for the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Central Asia (MEA) region. The delegation reviewed progress since Gabon's February 2026 digital platform suspensions, focusing on creating a structured

UNITED KINGDOM 12:41

Vodafone report underlines consumer benefits a year on from 3 UK merger

The merger of Vodafone and 3 UK has had little impact on Sim-only prices in the mobile market and improved network coverage for their customers, according to a study by Frontier Economics commissioned by the operator. Vodafone said the research one year on from the merger shows the combination is delivering "tangible consumer benefits", as promised. 

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