Cellular IoT growth continues in 2026 despite memory chip crunch - Berg Insight
GLOBAL 14:20

Cellular IoT growth continues in 2026 despite memory chip crunch - Berg Insight

Global shipments of cellular IoT modules have continued on a growth trajectory in the first few months of this year, building on a return to sales expansion in 2025, according to the latest research report from Berg Insight. Last year saw the global industry ship 612 million units, an increase of roughly a third year-on-year. The annualised sales value lifted 19 percent to USD 5.6 billion, and expansion has been resilient so far in 2026 despite challenges around pricing of memory components, Berg Insight sa

TIM Brasil boosts roaming offers for World Cup travellers
BRAZIL 14:18

TIM Brasil boosts roaming offers for World Cup travellers

TIM Brasil is upgrading its international roaming services for postpaid and control plan customers travelling to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, in time for the World Cup. The Passaporte Americas plan, which gives customers 30GB of data, is valid for 30 days, for BRL 99.99. This plan also includes WhatsApp and Instagram access, voice calls, and SMS for use in the US, Canada, and Mexico. It's available to TIM Black Família (including dependents), TIM Black, TIM Controle, TIM Controle Plus, and TIM Con

TDF starts large-scale 5G Broadcast pilot in first French cities
FRANCE 14:15

TDF starts large-scale 5G Broadcast pilot in first French cities

French infrastructure operator TDF has confirmed the start of its planned operational roll-out of 5G Broadcast, saying that the service is available in a first deployment area including the cities of Paris, Reims, Bourges and Le Havre. This coverage will increase later this year across Brittany, the city of Lyon, as well as south-western and eastern areas of France, enabling smartphones to receive TV content free of charge, without the need for an internet connection.

Kyivstar launches 5G at Lviv train station
UKRAINE 13:48

Kyivstar launches 5G at Lviv train station

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar, a subsidiary of Veon Group, said that it has expanded the coverage of its 5G network in the city of Lviv. 5G services from the operator are available in Lviv Train Station. The pilot 5G area was launched in Lviv earlier this January, and in April Kyivstar said that almost 500,000 customers had accessed the services.

Telia sets new mobile data traffic record during World Cup
SWEDEN 13:47

Telia sets new mobile data traffic record during World Cup

The World Cup is pushing Telia's mobile network in Sweden to new heights. The same as rival Tele2, the operator set an all-time record for data traffic during the Sweden-Netherlands match in the World Cup on Saturday 20 June. Traffic then was 40 percent higher than the same time on a normal day, and around 20 percent greater than the previous record from the women's Euro football championship last summer.

Nos offers free calls to Venezuela following earthquake
PORTUGAL 13:35

Nos offers free calls to Venezuela following earthquake

Portuguese telecommunications company Nos is offering free calls between Portugal and Venezuela, in a gesture of solidarity following the recent earthquake in Venezuela. Until 5 July, Nos customers in Portugal can make international calls to Venezuela without charge. Additionally, customers currently in Venezuela will not incur roaming charges for calls made back to Portugal. This initiative aims to help individuals connect with family and friends during this challenging period, allowing them to communicate

Palo Alto joins Project Lightwell partners to deliver end-to-end security workflow
GLOBAL 13:34

Palo Alto joins Project Lightwell partners to deliver end-to-end security workflow

Palo Alto Networks, Red Hat, IBM announced a collaboration to support early detection of network and IT vulnerabilities, with a focus on open-source commercial software, operational technology (OT), and healthcare. The partners have agreed to integrate Palo Alto's Virtual Patching capability with IBM and Red Hat's USD 5 billion Project Lightwell collaboration, which aims to achieve end-to-end security in open software development and deployments. The main objective will be to apply rapid protections at the

Starlink planning retail mobile service in US - report
UNITED STATES 13:33

Starlink planning retail mobile service in US - report

SpaceX has told investors that it plans to launch a new Starlink mobile service for US consumers, the Financial Times reported. The company's president and chief operating officer Gwynne Shotwell told investors during a recent IPO roadshow that the group was considering launching a Starlink retail product and could build its own terrestrial mobile network in the US, four unnamed people familiar with the matter told the FT.

Skyvera attains full TM Forum compliance across 13 CloudSense APIs
GLOBAL 13:20

Skyvera attains full TM Forum compliance across 13 CloudSense APIs

Skyvera said it has achieved full TM Forum compliance for all 13 APIs deployed in its Salesforce-based configure price quote (CPQ) and order management platform. TM Forum's Open API accreditation has been assigned to APIs in Skyvera's Cloudsense platform, which the company acquired in November 2024. With Open APIs now in place, CloudSense is better positioned to integrate AI across CPQ workflows in telecoms and media use cases. This update provides a foundation for AI agents to implement sales processes, wh

Streaming services reach 3.7 mln in Portugal
PORTUGAL 13:18

Streaming services reach 3.7 mln in Portugal

Approximately 3.7 million people in mainland Portugal, aged 15 and over, subscribe to streaming services, according to Marktest's BStream study. This figure, from data collected between January and April, represents 42.9 percent of that demographic. The study also highlights significant differences in subscriber demographics, particularly concerning age and social class. Young people aged 15 to 24 are nearly seven times more likely to subscribe to streaming services than individuals over 74. Similarly, thos

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and University of Manchester-Dubai start training initiative
MIDDLE EAST 13:17

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and University of Manchester-Dubai start training initiative

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and The University of Manchester-Dubai have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch a new talent partnership. This collaboration will focus on higher education, research, professional development, and global networking, with a particular emphasis on the Middle East. Through the agreement, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise will gain access to executive leadership and management development programmes across the university's global network of centres.​

MTS sells 50% stake in tower infrastructure company
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:15

MTS sells 50% stake in tower infrastructure company

Russian operator MTS announced that it sold a 49.9 percent stake in its subsidiary Tower Infrastructure Company to the investment fund Investitsii 18. MTS will remain the owner of a 50.1 stake in this company. The transaction will enable MTS to strengthen its financial position by deconsolidation of over RUB 80 billion debt at Tower Infrastructure Company, as well as attracting funds totaling RUB 21.7 billion. Tower Infrastructure Company owns more than 24,700 towers across the country. 

ANGOLA 13:13

Angola's CMC warns against unauthorized Unitel IPO prospectus

Angola's Capital Market Commission (CMC) has issued a warning regarding an unauthorised prospectus for Unitel's IPO that has been circulating on social media, reported Expansao. The CMC stated that this document had not received official approval and its premature disclosure is a "very serious transgression" that violates legal and regulatory provisions. The regulator is investigating the source of the leak and warns that those responsible for the unauthorised sharing could face sanctions.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 13:11

BH Telecom denies breakup fee in Telemach acquisition

Bosnia and Herzegovina's BH Telecom has issued a rebuttal of recent media claims alleging that the company is obliged to pay BAM 50 million to United Group if its acquisition of Telemach fails. BH Telecom said that a preliminary contract guaranteeing such a payment has not been signed, contrary to what has been reported. The company denies undertaking any obligation to pay compensation in the event the acquisition does not proceed, asserting there is no contractual provision to support these allegations. 

SAUDI ARABIA 13:09

Saudi telecom regulator reports marked improvement in internet quality for gaming

Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has released its Q1 GameMode report, which evaluates the performance quality of Saudi Arabia's telecom service providers across leading online video games. The latest data reveals a remarkable 54 percent year-over-year improvement in overall gaming performance compared to Q1 2025. The report outlines download speed metrics across various gaming platforms, offering a comprehensive look at the country's evolving digital infrastructure.

ITALY 13:05

Fastweb+Vodafone unveil smart plug to track home energy use

Italian operator Fastweb+Vodafone has expanded its portolio of digital home services with the launch of Fastweb Power Control, a smart plug and app-based service designed to help households monitor and manage electricity consumption. The offering combines a connected plug with integration into the MyFastweb and My Vodafone apps, allowing users to track usage in real time, receive alerts on significant energy events and analyse consumption patterns.

SLOVAKIA 13:04

4ka raises 5G coverage to 54% of population

Slovak operator 4ka announced that it has increased the coverage of its 5G network to 53.5 percent of the country's population, up from 35 percent in the beginning of 2025. The network expanded in Banska Bystrica, Liptovsky Mikulas, Martin, Poprad, Povazska Bystrica, Presov, Prievidza, Trencín, Vrutky, Zvolen, Zilina, Humenne and Sahy. 5G services have become available at 13 additional sites.

CZECH REPUBLIC 13:03

T-Mobile Czechia offers 30 GB bundle free for summer

T-Mobile Czech Republic has introduced to customers a summer offer valid from 01 July until 31 August giving customers an extra 30 GB data bundle. The operator also offers a special discount on handsets or other devices totaling up to CZK 10,000 to customers connecting to its fixed broadband and pay-TV services. The service Magenta TV also launched a special VOD channel, 'Summer Cinema'.

UKRAINE 13:02

Google provides Ukrainian AI jobs platform Obrii with USD 5 mln grant

Google.org announced that it is providing a USD 5 million grant to scale Obrii, Ukraine's national AI job platform. The announcement was made at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Gdansk, Poland. This contributes to Ukraine's AI adoption, following sustained investment in Diia and Mriia (over USD 3.5 million), USD 15 million in startup funds and training over 170,000 people in AI skills.

MOZAMBIQUE 13:01

Mozambique launches emergency communication system

The Mozambican government inaugurated an Emergency Communication Centre and an Integrated Emergency Communication System, designed to maintain critical communications even when conventional networks fail. The system features 30 satellite phones, four VSAT systems, nine BGAN terminals for data, 30 VHF/UHF radios, digital repeaters, communications management systems, a central server, and monitoring screens. Funded by a USD 10 million World Bank investment, the equipment is strategically located in Maputo, Ca

AUSTRIA 13:00

Magenta Telekom, Meridiam JV expands fibre network to 100,000 addresses

Alpen Glasfaser, the joint venture of Magenta Telekom and Meridiam, has expanded their fibre-optic network to over 100,000 addresses covered. This is an increase from approximately 40,000 addresses reached in June last year.  The companies laid over 1,200 km of cable across Austria to reach the households with fibre connections. Magenta Telekom and Meridiam launched the joint venture in 2023. Alpen Glasfaser has expanded the high-speed network so far in 60 communities in five federal states in Austria.

FRANCE 12:59

Dazn France retains exclusive rights to Italy's Serie A football matches

Dazn will remain the exclusive distributor of Italy's Serie A football matches in France for the next three tournaments. The company announced the renewal of its rights deal until the 2028-29 season, which will also enable subscribers to view the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana competitions. This coverage will continue to include French-language commentary across all games.

SPAIN 12:33

Iberia debuts Starlink Wi-Fi service on Madrid-Sao Paulo flight

Iberia has launched its first aircraft equipped with SpaceX's Starlink high-speed satellite internet, offering free onboard Wi-Fi across all cabins. The aircraft operated its inaugural flight from Madrid to São Paulo, with Iberia announcing that it has become the first Spanish carrier to adopt Starlink's low Earth orbit technology following last year's agreement between parent group IAG and the satellite internet division of SpaceX.

POLAND 12:27

Polish Development Bank BGK announces tender for mobile telephony services

Polish National Development Bank BGK announced a tender for providing mobile telephony services across the country and abroad. The 48-month contract is worth aroound PLN 1.2 million, and the dealinde for submitting bids is 24 July.  The contractor will provide voice, data, SMS/MMS and other services, including SIMs and the implementation and support of a call recording system.

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