Viaplay extends UEFA men's football competiton rights in Denmark, Norway and Finland to 2031
DENMARK 11:09

Viaplay extends UEFA men's football competiton rights in Denmark, Norway and Finland to 2031

Viaplay Group said it has extended its exclusive rights to show men's UEFA Champions League football in Denmark, and the exclusive rights to the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League in Norway and Finland, for four years from autumn 2027 until 2031. The Danish extension makes Viaplay the only broadcaster in the world to have shown every match from the UEFA Champions League since the tournament began in 1992.

Elisa Industriq arm CalcuQuote provides supply chain intelligence to Global Electronics Association
GLOBAL 10:54

Elisa Industriq arm CalcuQuote provides supply chain intelligence to Global Electronics Association

Elisa said the Elisa Industriq business CalcuQuote has agreed to provide supply chain intelligence for the Global Electronics Association. This will give electronics companies clearer visibility into market shifts and greater confidence in sourcing decisions. All the information will be generated from aggregated and anonymised data to protect confidentiality.

Waystream buys Tellus Fiber for SEK 30 mln in cash and shares to expand to new segments
SWEDEN 10:29

Waystream buys Tellus Fiber for SEK 30 mln in cash and shares to expand to new segments

Waystream Group has announced its acquisition of Tellus Fiber for SEK 30 million in cash and shares to strengthen its position in its current market and reach new customer segments, too. The deal underpins Waystream's aim to increase its sales of optical transceivers and will help it to achieve its long-term financial targets. Tellus Fiber was founded in 2023 and sells fibre-optic equipment including optical transceivers and other network products to customers of varying size.

Motorola expands Razr line-up with new Razr+ and evolved Razr Ultra, Razr handsets
UNITED STATES 10:24

Motorola expands Razr line-up with new Razr+ and evolved Razr Ultra, Razr handsets

Three new Motorola Razr handsets will launch in May, with updated Razr Ultra and Razr models joining the new Razr+ tier and the evolved Razr Fold announced at Lenovo Tech World in January. The 2026 Razr Ultra is billed as the most powerful handset in Motorola's Razr line-up, boasting a 50 megapixel camera system and upgraded sensor designed to capture up to six times more dynamic range versus the previous version.

Claro Colombia extends 5G to four more cities
COLOMBIA 10:20

Claro Colombia extends 5G to four more cities

Claro Colombia, a subsidiary of America Movil, said it has further expanded its 5G network to the cities of Caucasia in Antioquia, Sibaté in Cundinamarca, and Acacías and San Martín in the Meta department. As a result, the fifth-generation network is now available to customers with compatible phones in 63 cities and municipalities across the territory.

Canal Plus bets on live sports with new Uefa rights in Belgium, Austria, Poland and Switzerland
BELGIUM 10:18

Canal Plus bets on live sports with new Uefa rights in Belgium, Austria, Poland and Switzerland

Canal Plus announced new agreements to show Uefa's club tournaments. After extending its rights in France last year, the pay-TV company has now acquired exclusive rights to all three Uefa tournaments in Belgium and extended its contract in Poland for the Champions League. In addition, it has bought rights to the Europa and Conference leagues in Austria and extended its deal for one match per game day in French in Switzerland. 

Motorola debuts high-end Edge Pro 70 and mid-range Moto G87 handsets
GLOBAL 09:49

Motorola debuts high-end Edge Pro 70 and mid-range Moto G87 handsets

Lenovo's Motorola brand has announced the launch of two new smartphones in its Edge and Moto series: the premium Edge Pro 70 and mid-range Moto G87. Both feature enhanced camera sensors, including a 3.5x periscope on the Edge 70 Pro and a 200MP sensor with 2x lossless zoom on the Moto G87.

NEC annual telecom profits fall after restructuring, lower revenues
JAPAN 09:44

NEC annual telecom profits fall after restructuring, lower revenues

NEC saw profits at its telecom business more than halve in its fiscal year to March 2026, as the company worked on a strategic shift in base stations and more profitable submarine systems. Annual revenues fell 5.2 percent to JPY 390.5 billion, and the adjusted operating profit dropped to JPY 20.0 billion from JPY 50.6 billion the previous year, in line with its forecasts issued in January. NEC is targeting improved margins in the new year, helped by turning the submarine business profitable. 

Egyptian govt and Intel discuss MoU to enhance digital cooperation
EGYPT 09:38

Egyptian govt and Intel discuss MoU to enhance digital cooperation

Egyptian ICT minister Raafat Hendy has met with Taha Khalifa, Intel's general manager for the Middle East and Africa, to discuss ways of enhancing cooperation in technological infrastructure, digital capacity building, AI and cybersecurity. The two sides agreed to draft a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation in several fields, including training to develop digital skills among government employees and senior officials, as well as support for ministry initiatives.

Zimbabwe's active mobile phone subscriptions rise 2% in Q4
ZIMBABWE 09:27

Zimbabwe's active mobile phone subscriptions rise 2% in Q4

Zimbabwe's active mobile phone subscriptions increased by 2.13 percent to 16.78 million in the fourth quarter to December 2025 from 16.43 million in Q3, according to the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) sector performance report 2025. The mobile penetration rate rose by 2.21 percentage points to 107.04 percent from 104.83 percent. Econet and NetOne increased their subscribers by 2.56 percent and 0.95 percent respectively, whilst Telecel's customer based was down by 0.5

Midco launches new MVNO service for customers
UNITED STATES 09:25

Midco launches new MVNO service for customers

Midco, US regional fibre operator active across five Midwest states, is launching a new national mobile service called Midco Mobile. The launch supports Midco's wider convergence strategy, adding to its existing fibre broadband, fixed-line phone, TV and wholesale offerings. 

Global smartphone shipments up 1% in Q1, Samsung retakes top spot
GLOBAL 09:21

Global smartphone shipments up 1% in Q1, Samsung retakes top spot

Worldwide smartphone shipments unexpectedly rose 1 percent year on year to 298.5 million units in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest figures from Omdia that contrasted with recent reports of an annual decline. The result was attributed to vendors accelerating shipments ahead of anticipated cost increases in memory and other components. However, persistent inflation continued to dampen consumer demand and is expected to trigger a correction later in the year, said the researcher.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:18

Tricolor agrees extra transponders on Express-AT2 satellite

Russian satellite TV operator Tricolor has agreed additional transponders on the satellite Express-AT2 with the state-owned satellite communications company RSCC, reports Izvestia. Tricolor will rent four additional transponders on the satellite to increase its capacity at 56 degrees East to eight transponders in total.

KAZAKHSTAN 09:17

Kcell dismisses CTO

Kazakhstan operator Kcell announced that Kerey Zatilda was dismissed as CTO and member of the management board in a decision by the management council. Zatilda held these postiions since December 2024. This leaves four members on the Kcell board, which is chaired by Askar Zhambakin, the CEO of the company.

NIGERIA 09:16

NCC expands regulatory remit to tower companies and warns of potential fines

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned tower companies of potential sanctions if they fail to upgrade infrastructure and support systems essential for nationwide service delivery, the Punch reported. NCC executive vice chairman Aminu Maida said it is expanding its regulatory oversight beyond mobile network operators to include tower firms, highlighting their critical role in maintaining network reliability. Maida stated that the commission would not hesitate to impose penalties on non-compl

PAKISTAN 09:16

Ufone gets green light for commercial 5G rollout in Pakistan

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has granted Ufone authorization to start the nationwide commercial rollout of 5G services. This approval makes Ufone the third mobile operator in Pakistan to offer 5G, following Jazz and Zong, which launched 5G services in March this year.

LATVIA 09:16

Tet, LMT to develop Latvian election platform

The Latvian government has decided that a group of state-owned or partially state-owned companies will develop the electronic voting system for general elections, reports Db.lv. The group includes the telecom operators Tet and LMT. The Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (VARAM) has terminated the contract with the previous developer of the election platform RIX Technologies. 

UNITED KINGDOM 09:15

BT launches new 'Don't Put Off the Switch' campaign

BT has partnered with UK broadcaster Clare Balding on a new campaign to encourage the remaining analogue landline customers to switch to digital landlines. The 'Don't Put Off the Switch' campaign comes less than 12 months before the old copper phone network is switched off in the UK in January 2027, and aims to raise awareness among customers yet to upgrade.

IRELAND 09:08

Eir Business agrees managed services partnership with ServiceNow

Eir Business has announced a new multi-million Euro partnership with ServiceNow. In a post on LinkedIn, Eir Business said it would deploy ServiceNow's AI platform to support its managed services. This will help deliver increase automation, unified services, operational insights and enhanced cyber security for enterprise, SME and public sector customers in Ireland.

AFRICA 09:05

Huawei launches upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network for northern Africa

The Huawei Network Summit 2026 (HNS 2026) has introduced an upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network specifically for northern Africa, following its debut in Egypt. It aims to pave the way for collaborative growth among partners and customers in the emerging Agentic AI era. Yang Chaobin, Huawei's EVP and CEO of the ICT Business Group, said that enterprise networks are becoming AI-centric, transitioning from ubiquitous ultra-broadband to lossless compute, integrated sensing and communications, full-scope security

UNITED KINGDOM 09:00

PXC launches ITS FibreLight Ethernet-over-FTTP service

Platform X Communications (PXC), UK wholesale networking provider, has launched a new Ethernet-over-FTTP service for businesses called ITS FibreLight. This expands its partnership with business network provider ITS Technology beyond traditional Ethernet services, and further strengthens its EoFTTP offering.

BELGIUM 08:59

Telenet defends price changes after negative press

Belgium operator Telenet has defended its recent price changes, following negative media coverage focused on the increase in its entry-level price for broadband. In a statement entitled "setting the facts straight", Telenet said the changes had been misinterpreted by some politicians and media. There is no increase in prices for existing customers and they will not be forced to switch to new subscriptions, the company said.

MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF 08:57

Moldova telecom market revenues rise 4% in 2025

The electronic communications market in the Republic of Moldova saw steady growth in 2025, driven by increased demand for high-speed connectivity and mobile data, according to a report from telecoms regulator Anrceti. Total market revenue rose by 4.2 percent to RON 6.64 billion, while infrastructure investments increased by 2.4 percent to RON 1.48 billion.

SWITZERLAND 08:56

Sunrise raises mobile and internet subscription prices from 01 August

Swiss operator Sunrise will increase the prices of mobile and Internet subscriptions for private and business customers by CHF 1.50 per month, from 01 August. The increase applies to new and existing customers. For a majority of customers, who have multiple mobile subscriptions, for example Family Benefit, or a combo package of Internet and mobile subscriptions, only one subscription will increase by CHF 1.50 per month, whilst the price increase for additional subscriptions is CHF 0.75 per subscription, per

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