SES, Eutelsat to receive over USD 6 bln for clearing upper C-band spectrum
Satellite operators SES and Eutelsat are set to receive a combined USD 6.1 billion for clearing upper C-band (3.98-4.14 GHz) spectrum in the US market. The incentive payments are expected to total approximately USD 5.6 billion for SES and USD 504 million for Eutelsat on a pre-tax basis, in addition to reimbursements for eligible expenses incurred during the spectrum-clearing process. The development follows the recent announcement by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of plans to auction 160 MHz
SES, Eutelsat to receive over USD 6 bln for clearing upper C-band spectrum
Satellite operators SES and Eutelsat are set to receive a combined USD 6.1 billion for clearing upper C-band (3.98-4.14 GHz) spectrum in the US market. The incentive payments are expected to total approximately USD 5.6 billion for SES and USD 504 million for Eutelsat on a pre-tax basis, in addition to reimbursements for eligible expenses incurred during the spectrum-clearing process. The development follows the recent announcement by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of plans to auction 160 MHz
Vodafone targets top end of upgraded FY27 guidance after Q1 growth
Vodafone said it expects to deliver results at the upper end of its upgraded fiscal 2027 guidance, which was raised to reflect the consolidation of Safaricom, after a first quarter marked by continued momentum in its enterprise business and double-digit growth in Africa. For the three months to 30 June, organic service revenue increased 5.2 percent year-on-year, while organic adjusted EBITDAaL rose 6.2 percent.
Vodafone targets top end of upgraded FY27 guidance after Q1 growth
Vodafone said it expects to deliver results at the upper end of its upgraded fiscal 2027 guidance, which was raised to reflect the consolidation of Safaricom, after a first quarter marked by continued momentum in its enterprise business and double-digit growth in Africa. For the three months to 30 June, organic service revenue increased 5.2 percent year-on-year, while organic adjusted EBITDAaL rose 6.2 percent.
SK commits to USD 500 bln AI infrastructure partnership with Nvidia
SK Group has expanded its AI infrastructure partnerships with Nvidia and other global technology companies, outlining plans to accelerate AI data centre development, AI memory deployment and national AI infrastructure projects during the K-AI Summit in San Francisco. The company signed a letter of intent with Nvidia covering more than USD 500 billion of planned AI infrastructure collaboration, spanning AI factories and AI memory.
SK commits to USD 500 bln AI infrastructure partnership with Nvidia
Cameroonoam telecoms regulator starts spectrum monitoring campaign in Yaounde
Cameroon's Telecommunications Regulatory Board (TRB) has begun a spectrum monitoring campaign across Yaounde, running until 09 August. It aims to compel telecom operators to upgrade network performance and meet mandatory quality standards for consumers nationwide. TRB technical personnel and representatives from state operator Camtel and other providers have been deployed across Yaounde, Douala and Bafoussam. Inspectors are auditing frequency compliance and evaluating real-time network performance, focusing
Cameroonoam telecoms regulator starts spectrum monitoring campaign in Yaounde
Conexon Connect to adopt Calix agentic AI suite amid rural US expansion
Calix has disclosed that the US rural fibre carrier Conexon is adopting its cloud-driven agentic AI suite to enhance broadband service operations through the Calix One platform. Conexon will implement Calix's Agent Workforce Cloud through its ISP subsidiary, Conexon Connect. The ISP has worked with Calix since 2021 and the latest deal comes at a time of significant business expansion. The provider has projects under way to connect 500,000 rural customers in seven US states, namely Colorado, Florida, Georgia
Conexon Connect to adopt Calix agentic AI suite amid rural US expansion
Tele2 Sweden runs 'spot the phone' competition with Samsung and Frank the sheep
Tele2 Sweden is running a "spot the phone" competition at Hoetorget square in central Stockholm. It has hoisted a 125 square metre banner depicting 50,000 iterations of Frank, the black sheep featured in its advertising campaigns. One of the giant flock is holding the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and finders stand a chance to win one of the smartphones. The campaign was developed by Forsman & Bodenfors.
Tele2 Sweden runs 'spot the phone' competition with Samsung and Frank the sheep
Used iPhones seller Swappie achieves first EBITDA profit
Swappie, a European specialist in selling refurbished Apple devices, announced it achieved EBITDA profitability for the first time in 2025, at EUR 2.5 million. The company said the milestone was the result of disciplined execution, improved unit economics, and a clear shift in consumer behaviour. In 2025, Swappie sold close to 650,000 refurbished devices, and reported a "noticeable increase" in average order value. This suggests consumers are not only choosing refurbished devices more, but are also increasi
Used iPhones seller Swappie achieves first EBITDA profit
Vodafone Spain backs 5G satellite research project at University of Malaga
Vodafone Spain has announced the deployment of new research infrastructure at the University of Malaga (UMA) to study the integration of 5G mobile networks with satellite technologies, as part of the 6G-Expanse project backed by EU recovery funds. The equipment builds on the university's existing testbed to explore non-terrestrial networks, including satellites and high-altitude platforms, together with software-defined radio systems, processing servers and a ground station for satellite communications.
Vodafone Spain backs 5G satellite research project at University of Malaga
Lenovo expands North Carolina plant to meet AI, HPC demand
Lenovo is investing a multi-million-dollar sum to expand its North Carolina manufacturing line allocated to data centre and supercomputing equipment. The investment is expected to double the real estate of Lenovo's North Carolina Smart Campus (NCSC) in Whitsett, bringing its total size to 890,000 square feet. Lenovo anticipates the build will remain viable for at least two generations of high-performance computing (HPC) technology, while adding 35 percent more capacity for key products such as direct liquid
Lenovo expands North Carolina plant to meet AI, HPC demand
Vodacom Lesotho launches Tsetela investment service on M-Pesa
VCL Financial Services, the operator of M-Pesa in Lesotho, has launched a mobile investment tool called Tsetela to make formal investing accessible to all Basotho. The word 'Tsetela' translates as 'to invest' and the service has been developed with Stanlib Lesotho to lets M-Pesa users target long-term wealth creation via their mobile wallets. M-Pesa users and Mokhatlo savings groups can invest funds, earn daily interest, check balances via USSD, and process withdrawals from their phones.
Vodacom Lesotho launches Tsetela investment service on M-Pesa
Televisa testing 5G broadcast technology on 600 MHz band in Mexico
Mexican broadcaster and telecoms operator Grupo Televisa has begun testing 5G broadcast technology in the 600 MHz band via its subsidiary Lewani, local newspaper El Economista reported, after securing a two-year concession to run trials in Ecatepec in the State of Mexico.
