Ookla Q2 Speedtest figures highlight US rural-urban FWA performance gap
UNITED STATES 12:59

Ookla Q2 Speedtest figures highlight US rural-urban FWA performance gap

New research from Ookla has revealed that rural FWA customers in the US are receiving lower download speeds on average than their urban peers. The study indicates that the three biggest US FWA providers, T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T - all demonstrated diverging rural and urban connectivity outcomes in the second quarter.

TDC Net could direct up to 40% of investment to network resilience by 2030
DENMARK 12:53

TDC Net could direct up to 40% of investment to network resilience by 2030

TDC Net has commissioned two analyses from Copenhagen Economics, one concerning investment needed for network resilience, and the other regarding TDC Net's own role in national infrastructure. Depending on how threats develop and how much resilience Denmark targets, investments by TDC Net alone could reach up to DKK 4.75 billion by 2030, the consultancy said, or up to 40 percent of the operator's total investment spending.

Exa debuts Barcelona to Bilbao long-haul route
SPAIN 12:20

Exa debuts Barcelona to Bilbao long-haul route

Exa Infrastructure has expanded its long-haul terrestrial network with a new route linking Barcelona to Bilbao, creating a direct corridor that channels traffic between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Middle East, Africa and Asia. The development will serve to transform Barcelona from a primarily Mediterranean exchange hub into an east-west gateway with access to transatlantic cable systems, said Exa.

Nkom seeks comments by 07 September on responses to Telia-Ice RAN joint venture hearing
NORWAY 12:18

Nkom seeks comments by 07 September on responses to Telia-Ice RAN joint venture hearing

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom said it has received several responses to its consultation regarding plans by Telia Norway and Lyse's mobile arm, Ice, to combine their mobile radio access networks (RANs) in a 50-50 joint venture transfer. Nkom is now inviting feedback on those responses, which are available on its website, by 07 September.

Consultancy & Tool Development is Norway's largest AI domain - RankmyAI
NORWAY 12:03

Consultancy & Tool Development is Norway's largest AI domain - RankmyAI

Consultancy & Tool Development is the largest AI domain in Norway, according to a recent analysis of the Norwegian AI landscape based on data collected by RankmyAI, a Dutch organisation tracking the performance of AI tools worldwide. The domain accounted for 14.5 percent of the 692 AI tools and companies headquartered in the country.

Cisco adds Supermicro rack-scale systems to Secure AI Factory line-up
GLOBAL 12:03

Cisco adds Supermicro rack-scale systems to Secure AI Factory line-up

Cisco has unveiled a commercial alliance with Supermicro that sees the latter's rack-scale systems packaged with Secure AI Factory with Nvidia products. Starting in October, Cisco's AI infrastructure range will be available with Supermicro liquid and air-cooled rack systems.

Swedish cell broadcast system SE-Alert runs September trial in Stockholm and on Gotland
SWEDEN 11:58

Swedish cell broadcast system SE-Alert runs September trial in Stockholm and on Gotland

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said that the national cell broadcast warning system SE-Alert will run a test on at 15:00 hrs 07 September in Stockholm and on the island of Gotland. It will take place at the same time as the regular Hesa Fredrik outdoor siren test. A nationwide SE-Alert test is expected to run in December.

Access Advance tests the waters on AV2 patent pool
GLOBAL 11:51

Access Advance tests the waters on AV2 patent pool

Access Advance is inviting early licensor participation in a proposed patent pool for the new AV2 video codec and its predecessor, AV1. The exploration phase covers both end devices and software. During this phase, Access Advance plans to engage with market participants, gathering feedback on the prospective scope, structure and terms to inform commercial talks with potential licensors. 

Orange Spain tests self-managing 'Optical Doctor' system
SPAIN 11:45

Orange Spain tests self-managing 'Optical Doctor' system

Orange Spain (MasOrange) said it has completed testing of a self-managing network technology that enables remote, real-time monitoring and optimisation of its long-distance fibre optic transmission network without having to send technicians to the field. The system, dubbed Optical Doctor, is integrated into the operator's wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and uses embedded virtual spectrum analysers to measure optical signal quality, detect faults and automatically adjust power levels across

Tauron to add 5 Gbps speed to wholesale BSA service
POLAND 11:42

Tauron to add 5 Gbps speed to wholesale BSA service

Polish energy company Tauron announced that it has expanded its wholesale telecommunications services with two new bandwidth options on the BSA service: 2/1 Gbps and 5/1 Gbps. This is the next stage of modernisation of Tauron's fibre-optic network and a response to the growing needs of operators and end users, the company said.

Plus launches promo on flagship phones from Samsung
POLAND 11:41

Plus launches promo on flagship phones from Samsung

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, is offering customers buying smartphones from Samsung under the trade-in programme a cash back up to PLN 1,000 on the Galaxy Z Fold8 or Flip8 smartphones. Customers buying the Samsung Galaxy S26 series smartphones are offered the smartwatch Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic and an additional eSIM as a bonus. The eSIM can be used free for six months.

BICS extends contract with EcoVadis for international call termination
GLOBAL 11:33

BICS extends contract with EcoVadis for international call termination

BICS, a Proximus Global company, announced an extended contract with EcoVadis, the provider of business sustainability ratings. Under the contract, BICS will continue to provide its cloud communications infrastructure, including cloud and mobile numbering, and international voice termination, to support EcoVadis' ESG reporting and engagement tools worldwide.

GHANA 11:23

Ghana mobile phone subscriptions hit 44 mln in June

Mobile phone subscriptions in Ghana rose to 44.15 million at the end of June, up from 42.87 million at the start of 2026, according to the most recent figures from the National Communications Authority (NCA). MTN expanded its market dominance, growing to 32.01 million subscribers, representing a 72.51 percent market share. 

UNITED STATES 11:17

NTIA confirms go-ahead for all state BEAD proposals

All 56 state and territory proposals to disburse funding from the US Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) digital divide programme have now been approved. The achievement, confirmed by the US executive branch telecoms agency, the NTIA, represents the culmination of a process that has been protracted at times, with a significant change in focus as President Trump's administration took over from his predecessor Joe Biden. 

CANADA 11:17

Microsoft becomes Official Partner of Toronto Blue Jays

Microsoft has announced a multi-year partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball (MLB) team, becoming an Official Partner. They will work together to develop new connected experiences for fans using cloud and AI technology. Microsoft technology will be integrated across select fan experiences, using Microsoft Copilot. The club's data ecosystem runs on Microsoft Azure, providing a secure foundation for AI innovation.

SLOVAKIA 11:11

Orange becomes sponsor of Slovak women's football league

Orange Slovakia has become a partner of the national women's football league. As a result the league will be called the Orange League during the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 seasons. 

POLAND 11:09

Orange Poland wins WAN lines tender at national police headquarters

Orange Poland has won a tender at the national Head Police Office on providing WAN leased line services. The 24-month contract is worth PLN 3.111 million, VAT excluded. Orange Poland submitted the only bid under the tender.

SWITZERLAND 11:08

Swisscom introduces 50% discount on blue mobile plans for under-28s

Swisscom has introduced the Young Benefit, giving customers under the age of 28 a 50 percent discount on the monthly subscription fee for its blue Mobile S, M, L and XL plans. The blue Mobile plans include also a roaming allowance for use abroad, and security features such as Internet Guard, Callfilter, and Identity Monitor. 

UNITED STATES 11:06

Spectrum offers free Prime benefits to eligible low-income customers

The Spectrum brand of Charter Communications is boosting its community support investment by offering Amazon Prime benefits to qualifying low-income Spectrum Internet customers. New and existing customers eligible for the Spectrum Internet Assist affordable internet plan can get Prime membership included with their subscription, at no additional cost. 

UNITED STATES 11:00

Nintendo announces two new Switch 2 gaming bundles for US customers

Nintendo will launch two new Nintendo Switch 2 bundles in the US in the coming months, with customers able to choose between the games 'Mario Kart World' or the upcoming 'Nintendo Switch Sports Resort'. The bundles will also come with a 90-day Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership. 

ICELAND 10:53

Nova Q2 revenue rises but profitability drops amid corporate changes

Icelandic operator Nova has reported higher revenue in the second quarter but lower profitability after recent changes to the group. Comparisons are affected by events such as the spin-off of the 4G and 5G distribution networks at the end of 2025, the acquisition of corporate equipment and services provider Ofar and the cost of developing its Kosmos budget brand. Second quarter turnover rose 22 percent to ISK 4.19 billion but costs have risen faster than revenues, a trend that Nova CEO Sylvia Kristin Olafsd

IRELAND 10:52

Eir ends Q2 with 899,000 fibre broadband, 1.62 million mobile customers

Irish operator Eir has reported underlying revenue of EUR 336 million for the second quarter of 2026, up 6 percent or EUR 19 million year-on-year; with underlying EBITDA up 4 percent or EUR 6 million year-on-year to EUR 155 million. Operating costs were flat at EUR 101 million, with Eir ending Q2 with cash on balance sheet of EUR 89 million. The results were in line with expectations, with continuing growth in the broadband and mobile customer bases.

BANGLADESH 10:21

Banglalink expands solar power park to second data centre

Mobile operator Banglalink, part of the Veon group, has commissioned a 50kW rooftop solar power array at its data centre in Cumilla, in eastern Bangladesh. The solar installation is expected to support operational resilience, reducing its reliance on the local power grid, and to help lower the company's carbon emissions. The panels are expected to generate around 85,000 kWh of electricity annually, equal to around 6 percent of its grid electricity consumption and 52 tons of carbon emissions. 

LIBERIA 10:09

Liberian president signs cybercrime and data protection acts into law

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has signed Liberia's Cybercrime Act and Data Protection Act into law, marking a legislative shift aimed at curbing digital crime, safeguarding personal data, and securing the nation's growing digital infrastructure, the Inquirer reported. ICT minister Sekou M. Kromah said that the two acts mark a critical milestone in Liberia's digital transformation as technology becomes integral to vital sectors such as banking, healthcare, education, and government operations. To support

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