Telecom Namibia board extends tenure of acting CEO for 6 months
NAMIBIA 08:34

Telecom Namibia board extends tenure of acting CEO for 6 months

Telecom Namibia's board of directors has extended the appointment of Armando Perny as acting CEO for six more months from 01 August until 31 January 2027. The extension ensures leadership continuity at the state-owned telecoms provider. The operator said it will publish updates about the permanent executive appointment process in due course.

Openreach launches campaign to prepare for PSTN shutdown in 6 months
UNITED KINGDOM 08:28

Openreach launches campaign to prepare for PSTN shutdown in 6 months

UK network operator Openreach is launching a public campaign to raise awareness of the upcoming shutdown of its copper network. PSTN service is set to end on 31 January 2027, and Openreach is launches its 'Big Switch Off' campaign to raise awareness amongst service providers and businesses still using the services.

Intel Capital backs USD 300 mln funding for connectivity and switch silicon developer Xsight Labs
GLOBAL 08:25

Intel Capital backs USD 300 mln funding for connectivity and switch silicon developer Xsight Labs

Connectivity silicon developer Xsight Labs has announced the completion of a USD 300 million+ funding round at a post-money valuation of around USD 2.8 billion. The transaction is led by Fidelity Management & Research Company with participation from unnamed investors in Xsight's existing shareholder base, as well as new participants. These include chipmaker Intel's corporate venturing arm, Intel Capital, in addition to Aliya Capital Partners, Atreides Management, Artisan Partners, Battery Ventures and Diago

IHS Nigeria donates business equipment to disabled traders in Abuja
NIGERIA 08:21

IHS Nigeria donates business equipment to disabled traders in Abuja

IHS Nigeria has donated business support equipment for the benefit of disabled people in the Karonmajiji community of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The donation was part of the IHS Project Empower framework. Based on a localised needs assessment, the programme provided traders with practical business tools rather than cash grants to encourage long-term economic resilience and accountability.

Open Fiber, INRiM launch test of certified time, quantum-secure networks
ITALY 08:21

Open Fiber, INRiM launch test of certified time, quantum-secure networks

Italian wholesale fibre operator Open Fiber and the National Institute for Metrological Research (INRiM) have begun a 14-month collaboration to test ultra high precision time synchronisation, quantum communications and distributed fibre sensing technologies on optical networks. The aim is to integrate advanced metrology with telecommunications to make digital infrastructure more precise, secure and resilient for critical applications such as financial trading, energy grids, data centres and industrial platf

South Sudanese regulator approves second mobile tariff hike
SOUTH SUDAN 08:14

South Sudanese regulator approves second mobile tariff hike

Major South Sudanese mobile network operators Digitel, MTN and Zain have announced National Communication Authority (NCA) approval for the second phase of the Telecommunications Tariff Exchange Rate Adjustment. The new tariffs took effect at midnight on 26 July. The operators said the decision was finalised after consultations with government institutions, mobile network operators, civil society organisations and industry stakeholders.

Proximus Q2 revenues down 1% after asset sales, positive postpaid and broadband customer growth
BELGIUM 07:55

Proximus Q2 revenues down 1% after asset sales, positive postpaid and broadband customer growth

Proximus reported revenues for the second quarter of EUR 1.53 billion, down 0.9 percent from a year earlier due in part to the sale of Be-Mobile. The Belgian operator achieved positive net additions on its home market of 25,000 for postpaid mobile and 8,000 in fixed broadband, while losing 6,000 TV subscribers and another 42,000 fixed lines. Residential reported 2.2 percent revenue growth, and Business grew 1.8 percent on an organic basis, while Wholesale sales fell 6.3 percent. Proximus maintained its targ

Lesotho government launches CSIRT and National Cybersecurity Forum
LESOTHO 07:54

Lesotho government launches CSIRT and National Cybersecurity Forum

The ICT ministry and Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) have launched the interim Lesotho National Computer Security Incident Response Team (LesComCSIRT) and hosted the inaugural National Cybersecurity Forum (NCF). The launch brought together government officials, regulatory bodies, technology leaders and international development partners. It establishes a coordinated national defence against cyber risks.

Megacable sales up 7% in Q2, tops 6 mln internet subs
MEXICO 07:48

Megacable sales up 7% in Q2, tops 6 mln internet subs

Mexican triple-play operator Megacable reported revenues of MXN 9.33 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 7.2 percent year on year, thanks mainly to the addition of new subscribers following expansion into new territories in recent years. The Guadalajara-based group also posted a 5.9 percent annual rise in its EBITDA to MXN 4.19 billion, with net profit climbing 11.0 percent to MXN 852.06 million due to positive and recurring cash generation.

PCCW revenue grows 7% in H1, net loss narrows
HONG KONG 07:47

PCCW revenue grows 7% in H1, net loss narrows

Hong Kong operator PCCW reported revenue of HKD 20.20 billion for the six months ended 30 June 2026, which represents an increase of 7 percent year-on-year. PCCW reports its solid results in the first quarter were mainly due to optimising content curation, deepening audience engagement, expanding multi-channel distribution and accelerating AI deployment across the group, backed by stable performance at its HKT unit.

MobileMoney Fintech runs 'Ride with MoMo' digital fare payments campaign
GHANA 07:42

MobileMoney Fintech runs 'Ride with MoMo' digital fare payments campaign

MobileMoney Fintech (MoMo) has launched the 'Ride with MoMo' campaign to encourage commercial drivers to transition from cash-based transactions to digital payment practices. The scheme is running in partnership with the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) via the GhQR platform. The campaign began in Accra before expanding with a roadshow in Ho, the Volta Regional capital. The campaign brings together ride-hailing drivers, transport unions, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, the

Sony Q1 results get boost from US tariff refunds
JAPAN 07:38

Sony Q1 results get boost from US tariff refunds

Sony reported a strong increase in profits for its fiscal first quarter to June, driven by improved profitability at its mobile imaging sensors business. The company increased its forecasts for full-year results, helped also by positive forex effects, a refund on US trade tariffs at the Playstation division and a takeover in the music business. For the three months to June, revenues rose 8 percent year-on-year to JPY 2.84 trillion, operating profit increased 40 percent to JPY 477 billion, and the net profit

JAPAN 07:33

Docomo completes commercial deployment of Ericsson's RAN Processor 6672

Japanese operator NTT Docomo has completed the commercial deployment of Ericsson's RAN Processor 6672. Docomo has also announced plans to expand the deployment of Ericsson's RAN Processor 6655 to enhance its network capacity.

GHANA 07:33

MTN Ghana denies intellectual property claims by Clydestone

MTN Ghana has rejected an intellectual property lawsuit filed by Clydestone Ghana, vowing to fight the claims in court. The legal dispute stems from allegations that MTN unauthorisedly used mobile money frameworks developed during a project engagement dating back to 2007. The operator confirmed receipt of a writ of summons and statement of claim filed by Clydestone Ghana.

NIGERIA 07:29

MTN Nigeria revenue rises 26% in H1

MTN Nigeria reported a 25.9 percent year-on-year revenue increase to NGN 2.99 trillion in the first six months of 2026 from NGN 2.38 trillion, reflecting robust underlying demand, disciplined commercial execution and customer take-up of data and digital services. The resilience of the core business, combined with targeted commercial initiatives, helped offset the impact of the temporary suspension of airtime and data credit services, and supported ongoing growth throughout the period. Total subscribers grew

SPAIN 07:29

Orange renews Real Madrid telecommunications partner deal

Orange Spain (a MasOrange brand) said it has renewed its agreement to continue as Real Madrid's telecommunications partner to the end of the 2027-2028 season, extending a collaboration that began in 2024. The new contract, which covers the club's men's and women's football teams, includes image and hospitality rights linked to the first teams, as well as brand presence on various displays at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, including the 360-degree LED ring.

FRANCE 07:24

French state sells EUR 1 bln in Orange shares - report

The French state is planning to sell some of its shares in Orange, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The French state shareholding agency APE and public investment bank Bpifrance are planning to sell 66.5 million ⁠shares via a secondary share sale, reducing the government's stake to 20.4 percent from roughly 23 percent, the report said. This could raise the state around EUR 1.1 billion at the current share price. 

JAPAN 07:23

Ericsson deploys RAN Compute platform for NTT Docomo's network in Japan

Ericsson's RAN Compute platform has been selected by NTT Docomo for its networks in Japan, including 5G. Ericsson says its RAN Compute platform uses the latest Ericsson Silicon and is optimized for 4G, 5G, and 5G Advanced, as well as enhanced AI (Artificial Intelligence) and machine learning RAN workloads.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:11

Rostelecom names new product director at Mango Telecom

Russian VoIP operator and cloud services provider Mango Telecom, trading under the Mango Office brand, said that Vladimir Toropetsky has been appointed the director of product development at Mango Telecom and the director of digital communications at Rostelecom. Mango Telecom is a subsidiary of Rostelecom. Toropetsky will be responsible for developing the product portfolio and implementing a unified product strategy for the digital communications division.

KAZAKHSTAN 07:10

Kazakhstan signs smart city, AI cooperation deal with DEC40

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DEC40 (Global Digital Economy Cities Alliance), reports Trend citing a ministerial statement. The agreement is expected to strengthen Kazakhstan's integration into the global smart city ecosystem and expand cooperation with leading international technology companies. DEC40 is an international organization that brings together cities, technology companies, research institutions and global pa

EUROPE 07:09

Cellnex organic sales up 5% in H1, trims net loss

Spanish operator Cellnex Telecom, Europe's largest mobile towers company, reported revenues up 5.0 percent year-on-year on an organic basis (2.7% reported) to EUR 1.99 billion in the first half of 2026 thanks to sustained growth across all areas, led by its tower business. It also cut its net loss to EUR 97 million, down from EUR 115 million a year earlier and EUR 418 million in H1 2024.

MIDDLE EAST 07:08

Beyon net profit grows 7% in Q2 on flat revenues

Beyon reported a 7 percent year-over-year increase in second-quarter net profit to BHD 18.3 million, up from BHD 17.2 million in Q2 2025. The profit growth was primarily driven by higher net revenues and sustained operational efficiencies, the operator said. Revenue remained stable at BHD 125.8 million compared with BHD 125.3 million a year ago, while EBITDA rose 5 percent year-over-year to BHD 49.4 million, for a margin of 39 percent.

GLOBAL 06:42

Netflix and AMC ink global deal for 'The Walking Dead' franchise

Netflix and AMC Global Media have agreed a multi-year global licensing deal that gives the two companies co-exclusive streaming rights to the original The Walking Dead series and all six spin-offs in The Walking Dead Universe. The agreement extends the show's presence on Netflix beyond its longstanding US home to new territories including the UK, Italy, Australia and New Zealand, with licences for each series rolling out in different markets as existing deals expire.

UNITED KINGDOM 06:41

Vodafone completes acquisition of Hutchison stake in VodafoneThree

CK Hutchison has completed the sale of its 49 percent stake in UK operator VodafoneThree to Vodafone Group, for GBP 4.3 billion as agreed in May. The takeover gives Vodafone 100 percent of the the UK's largest mobile operator. This marks the exit of Hutchison from the UK mobile market, over 30 years since it first launched a mobile network as Orange. 

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