Egg Power acquires North Yorkshire solar farm
UNITED KINGDOM 13:12

Egg Power acquires North Yorkshire solar farm

Egg Power, clean energy subsidiary of Liberty Global, has signed an agreement with PS Reneweables for the project rights to the Pilmoor Solar Farm in Yorkshire. The 72MW solar farm will generate sufficient electricity to power homes, and is expected to go live in Q4 2027. The solar farm will support around 150 jobs during the construction phase, and generate estimated economic output of GBP 1.7 million for the North Yorkshire region during the build phase. 

Orange Jordan runs 2026 Summer Challenge
JORDAN 13:11

Orange Jordan runs 2026 Summer Challenge

Jordan's Orange Digital Center (ODC) has begun the Orange Summer Challenge 2026. This is the fifth edition of the scheme, which brings together college students, recent graduates, start-ups and innovators in multi-disciplinary teams to transform creative ideas into high-impact, real-world solutions. Guided by ODC experts, company employees and international partners, participants will develop and test smart products tailored to Orange services such as Orange Money, Orange Energy and Max It. The scheme offer

Wistron and Nvidia celebrate opening of Texas AI superchip factory
UNITED STATES 13:03

Wistron and Nvidia celebrate opening of Texas AI superchip factory

Wistron has announced the grand opening of its D1 AI manufacturing base in Fort Worth, Texas after commencing its contract to supply Nvidia's GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip. The 324,000 square-foot facility was formally initiated in an event led by Wistron chairman Simon Lin and Nvidia's founding CEO Jensen Huang. A USD 700 million investment to complete the fabrication plant has advanced Nvidia's bid to onshore the entire supply chain for its AI and supercomputing-grade products, aligning with a pus

TIM launches 'Priority' premium connection tier using traffic management
ITALY 13:00

TIM launches 'Priority' premium connection tier using traffic management

Telecom Italia has announced the launch of a data traffic management option offering faster connections with lower latency. The Priority service is initially available over fibre connections and is aimed at clients using AI tools, cloud platforms, online gaming, videoconferencing, streaming and content creation. Premium traffic management over 5G will launch in October and the company will also introduce enhanced support and digital security products under the Priority brand.

Econet InfraCo deploys 90 new base stations in Q1
ZIMBABWE 12:37

Econet InfraCo deploys 90 new base stations in Q1

Econet InfraCo, the infrastructure arm of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, said it has expanded its AI deployment to enhance predictive generator maintenance, optimise fuel usage and strengthen infrastructure reliability. In a trading update for the first quarter, Econet InfraCo said key highlights include the roll-out of 90 new base stations, alongside the continued deployment of solar power systems at both new and existing sites. The phased introduction of its AI Fuel Manager has reduced energy consumption while

Vodafone, Ooredoo Oman launch offers for Khareef Dofar season
OMAN 12:25

Vodafone, Ooredoo Oman launch offers for Khareef Dofar season

Vodafone Oman has launched its 'Dhofar, Full of Wonder' campaign. Running from mid-July through the end of August, the campaign brings Vodafone directly to visitors at major Khareef hotspots, including Al Gharf, Al Haffa, and Ittin, supporting a lineup of music, food and cultural events. The My Vodafone App also features gamified challenges, a live leaderboard, and weekly prizes.

Open Fiber activates FTTH network in Cunardo
ITALY 12:22

Open Fiber activates FTTH network in Cunardo

Italian wholesale-only operator Open Fiber has announced the completion of its FTTH rollout it the town of Cunardo in the northern Lombardy region. Around 520 real estate units were connected to the 11 km fibre network, allowing residents and businesses to access the internet at speeds of up to 1 Gbps via operator partners.

Lifecell becames partner of charity run for war veterans
UKRAINE 12:22

Lifecell becames partner of charity run for war veterans

Ukrainian operator Lifecell has became a partner of the charity action Run Ukraine 'Let's Run for the Titans' and will convert kilometres covered by the participants into donations for the veterans assistance centre Titans. The goal of the initiative is to unite Ukrainians around supporting military personnel who are undergoing medical treatment and physical and psychological rehabilitation after serious injuries. The charity run supports fundraising for titanium implants for veterans with complex amputatio

Tele2 Lithuania blocks over 141 mln cyberthreats in June
LITHUANIA 12:20

Tele2 Lithuania blocks over 141 mln cyberthreats in June

Tele2 Lithuania said that its internet security system blocked more than 141 million cyberthreats in June. Almost 450,000 harmful domains, websites and links were detected. Almost 40 percent of devices using internet protection service from the operator faced cyber threats in June.  More than 95 million phishing attacks, and over 71 million threats related to harmful software were registered.

Aurora Networks clinches deal with Adara to supply DAA, fibre PON equipment
UNITED STATES 12:19

Aurora Networks clinches deal with Adara to supply DAA, fibre PON equipment

Vistance Networks subsidiary Aurora Networks has partnered with Adara Technologies to deploy managed broadband infrastructure powered by Aurora's distributed access (DAA) and fibre PON platforms. Under the deal, Aurora's existing DAA and PON solutions portfolio will be offered to Adara customers. Adara Technologies specialises in ISP and TV infrastructure enhancements, including through its flagship Bandwidth Reclamation platform, which supports optimisation in Docsis cable networks. According to Adara, its

Uztelecom discusses cooperation with Skolkovo Moscow School of Management
UZBEKISTAN 12:18

Uztelecom discusses cooperation with Skolkovo Moscow School of Management

Uzbekistan national operator Uztelecom said it discussed prospects for strategic cooperation in corporate education, enhancing managerial competencies, and human capital development with Skolkovo Moscow School of Management. The parties exchanged views on Uztelecom's corporate training system, the capabilities of the Uztelecom educational platform, and the prospects for implementing modern learning solutions. They also explored joint areas of focus, including the development of training programs for executi

Zet-Mobile expands LTE coverage
TAJIKISTAN 12:14

Zet-Mobile expands LTE coverage

Tajikistan operator Zet-Mobile has expanded the coverage of its LTE network across the country. LTE services from the operator have become available in six additional villages across the country, it said. 

LATVIA 12:11

Tele2 Latvia reports record number of cyber-threats in June

Tele2 Latvia said that a record number of cyber-threats were prevented in the Latvian digital environment in June, more than 56 million threats of various types. Compared to the spring months, the number of threats prevented has increased by more than 100 percent. As before, the biggest threats to the company's customers were related to malware, phishing schemes and fake websites.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:11

Beeline Russia named leader in multi-SIM market

Russian operator Beeline said it was recognised as a leader among operators in the multi-SIM solutions market in a study from the analytical agency Rustele.com. The study revealed that Beeline's share was 16 percent, more than double that of its nearest competitor. By the end of 2025, the experts estimate the Russian multi-SIM solutions market at RUB 2.6 billion, and by 2030, they expect it to grow to RUB 3.75 billion.The study assessed market shares, technological solutions, mechanisms for protecting again

UNITED STATES 12:07

AT&T adds top-tier business mobile plan with data for tablet and wearable

AT&T is updating its business mobile offer with a new plan designed to serve customers with multiple devices. AT&T Business Unlimited Ultimate 3.0 is its most advanced plan, offering prioritized data and connectivity for one tablet and one wearable with every voice line. It starts at USD 110 for one line, with the price dropping to USD 75 per month for 4-50 lines at one company. 

GERMANY 11:57

German regulator confirms terms for access to Telekom ducts

Germany's Federal Network Agency has published the final terms for access to Telekom Deutschland's empty ducts and masts. In three decisions, the regulator also extended the regulation to Telekom's fibre joint ventures Glasfaser Nordwest and GlasfaserPlus. 

AUSTRIA 11:39

ORF sees World Cup streaming traffic nearly triple compared to previous edition

Austrian public broadcaster ORF said streaming traffic during the Fifa World Cup nearly tripled compared to four years ago. With an average audience of 351,000 viewers per match and peak traffic reaching 2.5 Tbps, this year's World Cup also surpassed the previous record for the company, established during the Eurovision Song Contest in May.

GLOBAL 11:35

Cisco debuts codebase security AI tool powered by Anteres language models

Cisco announced the release of a family of AI language models designed to scan software code for known vulnerabilities. The Antares family consists of small language models with open weights. Cisco said Antares would create a highly specialised and cost-effective layer for deep codebase analysis. Variants called Antares-1B and Antares-350M are available on Hugging Face, while another iteration called Antares-3B has been confirmed.

ARGENTINA 11:28

Claro Argentina Q2 sales rise 9% as mobile growth offsets fixed decline

America Movil said revenue at its Claro Argentina unit rose 8.6 percent year on year to ARS 999 billion after inflation in the second quarter of 2026. Service revenue was up 9.3 percent to ARS 905.6 billion, as growth across the mobile business offset a decline in fixed sales.

GLOBAL 11:23

EnSilica receives EUR 1 million follow-up order for satellite beamforming chipset

EnSilica has clinched follow-on orders from a European satellite communications client for its ENS92040 digital beamformer ASSP chip. The EUR 1.1 million booking includes EUR 350,000 for additional sample deployments and EUR 750,000 for unspecified product enhancements. The production phase is expected to support future satellite constellations coming into service from 2029.

ECUADOR 11:19

Claro Ecuador Q2 sales rise 9%

America Movil's Claro Ecuador unit reported a 9.0 percent year on year rise in revenue to USD 280 million in the second quarter of 2026, thanks in part to strong handset sales. Service revenue climbed 2.7 percent to USD 234 million, reflecting notably a recovery in prepaid mobile income.

PERU 10:35

Claro Peru Q1 revenue rises 8% amid growth across all segments

Claro Peru's total revenue came to PEN 1.85 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 8.1 percent from a year earlier thanks to growth across its activities. Service revenue was PEN 1.43 billion, up 6.5 percent year on year, accelerating from 4.8 percent in the previous three months. EBITDA was up 7.5 percent to PEN 729 million in the three months to June and the margin fell slightly to 39.3 percent as the mix shifted from services to lower-margin handset sales.

CHILE 10:30

Claro Southern Cone Q2 revenue up 10%

America Movil's Claro-branded units in its Southern Cone reporting region (Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay) posted total revenues up 9.6 percent year on year to CLP 354 billion in the second quarter of 2026. Service revenues rose 5.6 percent year on year to CLP 294.7 billion. EBITDA for the region came to CLP 93.0 billion, up 48.9 percent year on year or 23.9 percent when omitting one-off items.

GERMANY 10:24

Schwarz Digits opens new campus to unify R&D for sovereign technology

Schwarz Digits, the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group, has opened the new Schwarz Digits Campus at the Obere Fundel industrial park Bad Friedrichshall, to bring together cloud, cybersecurity, data and AI, communication and workspace products and services as part of an integrated, sovereign technology stack. By consolidating its technological expertise in one campus, Schwarz Digits said it is setting new standards for cross-product collaboration and technological independence.

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