Kakao revenues up 9% in Q2, net profit falls after separating games business
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 08:29

Kakao revenues up 9% in Q2, net profit falls after separating games business

Korean internet group Kakao reported second-quarter revenues up 9 percent year-on-year to KRW 2.098 trillion, as growth in business messaging, advertising and payments helped offset a slower quarter for its content business. Operating profit improved 36 percent to KRW 277 billion, but net profit fell 90 percent to KRW 18 billion, hurt by one-time costs for selling a stake in Kakao Games and deconsolidating the subsidiary. Capital expenditure jumped to KRW 188 billion from KRW 100 billion a year ago on data

Intel enrols in Ocudu Ecosystem Foundation as a premier member
GLOBAL 08:26

Intel enrols in Ocudu Ecosystem Foundation as a premier member

The Ocudu Ecosystem Foundation has welcomed Intel on board as a premier member. The Linux Foundation-hosted project, which aims to mature open and interoperable RAN reference architectures backed by common software components, said Intel's involvement would draw on its expertise in cloud-native infrastructure and telecoms. It added that Intel's arrival was a sign that RAN suppliers are eager to deploy open source as the foundation for the next wave of mobile infrastructure deployments.

China launches 23rd batch of LEO internet satellites
CHINA 08:21

China launches 23rd batch of LEO internet satellites

China has successfully deployed its 23rd batch of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) internet satellites into space on 4 August, Qazinform news agency reports. The satellites were launched from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site in Wenchang, Hainan province, using a Long March-8A carrier rocket.

Swisscom reports lower revenue but higher EBITDAaL in H1
SWITZERLAND 08:12

Swisscom reports lower revenue but higher EBITDAaL in H1

Swisscom said group revenues decreased by 0.7 percent year-on-year in the first six months of 2026 to CHF 3.90 billion. By contrast, operating income before depreciation and amortisation after lease expense (EBITDAaL) increased by 3.3 percent during the period to CHF 2.55 billion. Revenues and EBITDAaL were impacted by the euro exchange rate, as a result of the substantial share attributable to the Italy segment. The group's capital expenditure decreased by 8.8 percent year-on-year in H1 to CHF 1.35 billion

CelcomDigi achieves 2 Guinness World Records with 42-hour livestream event
MALAYSIA 08:11

CelcomDigi achieves 2 Guinness World Records with 42-hour livestream event

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi reports it has achieved two Guinness World Records titles through its 42-hour Mega Gegar 20 Juta Live promotional livestream, held as part of its customer reward campaign. The livestream connected customers across Malaysia through 20 CelcomDigi stores nationwide and featured product promotions, device offers and accessory deals.

Apple sees Korean App Store revenues double in 5 years
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 08:07

Apple sees Korean App Store revenues double in 5 years

Apple said revenues generated by apps on its iOS App Store in Korea reached KRW 38.1 trillion in 2025, more than doubling compared to five years earlier. The figures were compiled in a study commissioned by the company from Professor Michael Lim of Seoul National University and the Analysis Group. The company highlighted that for over 90 percent of transactions on the App Store, developers paid no fees to Apple.

Liberty Latin America Q2 revenues up 1% on postpay growth, Jamaica recovery
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 08:06

Liberty Latin America Q2 revenues up 1% on postpay growth, Jamaica recovery

Liberty Latin America (LLA) reported revenues of USD 1.10 billion in the three months to June, up around 1 percent both sequentially and annually thanks to strong growth at Liberty Networks, partly offset by declines at Liberty Puerto Rico and Liberty Caribbean following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. The result was helped by a strong quarter of postpaid mobile additions at Liberty Costa Rica as well as better momentum in broadband, including post-hurricane recovery in Jamaica.

Robi H1 revenue grows 7%, profit jumps more than 29%
BANGLADESH 08:00

Robi H1 revenue grows 7%, profit jumps more than 29%

Bangladeshi operator Robi Axiata posted revenue of BDT 52.42 billion for the first six months of 2026, which represents an increase of 7.1 percent year-on-year. Voice and data revenue grew by 1.3 percent and 13.6 percent, respectively. Profit jumped 29.3 percent year-on-year to BDT 4.95 billion.

IHS shareholders approve full takeover by MTN Group
AFRICA 07:59

IHS shareholders approve full takeover by MTN Group

MTN Group has moved a step closer to acquiring full ownership of IHS after following shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 04 August. MTN said that IHS shareholders voted in favour of the transaction by the required two-thirds majority, satisfying a key condition precedent for the deal. MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita described the IHS shareholder approval as a milestone toward finalising the deal.

NTT maintains outlook after 11% growth in Q1 revenues
JAPAN 07:56

NTT maintains outlook after 11% growth in Q1 revenues

NTT has maintained its full-year forecasts after posting solid growth in results for its fiscal first quarter. Revenues for the three months to June rose 10.9 percent year-on-year to JPY 3.618 trillion, EBITDA was up 4.3 percent to JPY 836 billion, and net profit increased 5.8 percent to JPY 275 billion. NTT said sales and operating profit improved at all its divisions.

Telkom South Africa revenue grows 3% in Q1
SOUTH AFRICA 07:54

Telkom South Africa revenue grows 3% in Q1

South African telecom operator Telkom Group has reported a 2.6 percent year-on-year increase in total revenue to ZAR 11.096 billion for the first quarter ended June. Group data revenue surged 8.8 percent to ZAR 6.922 billion, lifting its overall revenue contribution to 62.4 percent from 58.8 percent in the prior year period. In a trading update, Telkom declared a 10.0 percent increase in group EBITDA to ZAR 3.08 billion and an expansion of the EBITDA margin by 1.8 percentage points to 27.7 percent for the f

Fastweb + Vodafone sales down 3% to EUR 3.47 bln in H1, synergy on track
ITALY 07:45

Fastweb + Vodafone sales down 3% to EUR 3.47 bln in H1, synergy on track

Italian operator Fastweb + Vodafone reported revenues of EUR 3.47 billion in the first half of 2026, down 3.3 percent year on year on account of a declining customer base and a challenging market environment. However, the company said the performance was in line with expectations for the transition period following the EUR 8 billion acquisition of Vodafone Italia by Fastweb owner Swisscom and that the decline in the customer base has slowed significantly in the year to the end of June. The main goal remains

ANGOLA 07:38

Angola and Mozambique advance cooperation talks to boost regional connectivity via satellite

Angola and Mozambique have deepened their space sector collaboration to accelerate joint satellite and connectivity projects, TechreviewAfrica reported. The plan was advanced during a 03 August working meeting between Angola's National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) and Mozambique's National Communications Institute (INCM), led by board chairwoman Helena Fernandes Tomas. The meeting focused on implementing existing bilateral space agreements, with the INCM seeking to leverage Angola's space manag

MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF 07:35

Moldcell acquires 67% stake in OCN Prime Capital to expand digital financial services

Moldcell has completed the acquisition of a 67 percent stake in OCN Prime Capital. The acquisition expands the Moldovan operator's existing financial services portfolio, which includes Moldcell Money and the Moldcell Visa Card. OCN Prime Capital says it has provided USD 200 million in loans to 10,000 customers to date.

HUNGARY 07:29

Magyar Telekom reports 1% revenue growth in Q2

Hungary's Magyar Telekom reported revenue growth of 0.8 percent year-on-year, to HUF 243.3 billion in the second quarter of 2026. Mobile revenue was up 1.5 percent year-on-year, amounting to HUF 145.4 billion, while fixed line revenue increased by 1.7 percent to HUF 77.8 billion. System Integration and IT revenue was lower by 6.6 percent, amounting to HUF 20.1 billion.

GERMANY 07:28

Deutsche Telekom records higher Q2 German revenues, lower capex

Deutsche Telekom has recorded a 3.5 percent year-on-year increase in revenues in Germany in the second quarter of 2026 to EUR 6.50 billion thanks to higher mobile and fixed-network service revenues. The operator said German service revenues rose by 1.4 percent year-on-year to EUR 5.70 billion. Adjusted EBITDA went up by 2.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026 to EUR 2.70 billion. Germany cash capex totaled EUR 940 million, down 7.2 percent compared with Q2 last year, primarily due to the timi

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 07:24

LG Uplus lifts dividend as data centre business accelerates sales growth

Korean operator LG Uplus reported slightly stronger revenue growth in the second quarter, with sales up 2.0 percent year-on-year to KRW 3.077 trillion, driven by expansion in the enterprise market and data centre services. Operating profit increased 13.1 percent to KRW 344 billion, while net profit was little changed at KRW 218 billion. The EBITDA margin rose to 33.6 percent from 32.4 percent a year ago thanks to a 2.5 percent reduction in operating costs. 

KENYA 07:19

Airtel Kenya awaits regulatory approval for direct-to-cell satellite service

Airtel Kenya says it is preparing to launch a direct-to-cell (DTC) satellite service, The Star reported. Managing director Djibril Tobe said pilot testing has been successful, and the zero-cost add-on service is now awaiting final commercial roll-out approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya. Tobe said the service will initially support 4G and 5G smartphones, automatically transitioning users to SpaceX satellites when they travel beyond standard cell tower range, without requiring hardware upgrade

PORTUGAL 07:07

Dazn secures Premier League deal until 2031 in Portugal

Dazn has renewed its broadcasting rights in Portugal for the Premier League through to 2031. In addition, the platform has secured full and exclusive rights to broadcast the Emirates FA Cup from 2028 to 2031. This agreement significantly boosts Dazn's English football offering that now includes the Premier League (380 matches per season) and the FA Cup (starting in 2028).

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 07:03

LG Uplus adds loyalty programme for Aldot platform

LG Uplus is launching a loyalty programme for mobile customers on its MVNO platform Aldot. The Aldot Club consists of the Basic Club, available to anyone who has activated a service through Aldot, and the Special Club, for customers using Aldot services for at least 12 months. New benefits are released every Wednesday for members, in areas such as dining, culture, subscriptions and lifestyle, as well as one-off first-come, first-served entry opportunities.

UNITED STATES 06:55

SpaceX outlines plans for Starlink mobile service based on femtocells in US

SpaceX is planning to build out a terrestrial mobile network in the US using the spectrum it acquired from Echostar. However, the company is unlikely to invest in traditional base stations, and instead sees an opportunity to use microcells placed on existing Starlink dishes. The plans were disclosed during a conference call on the company's quarterly results.

SPAIN 06:50

Spain consults on single infrastructure portal to speed fibre rollout

The Spanish government has launched a public consultation on a new single information point designed to speed up fibre deployments by giving operators a central web portal with real-time access to planned public works and infrastructure projects. The Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Administration said the measure should cut installation times, lower costs and help extend fibre networks to more parts of the country faster and more efficiently.

EUROPE 06:16

Deutsche Telekom sales growth improves to 4% in Q2, lifts share buyback to EUR 5 billion

Deutsche Telekom reported stronger growth in the second quarter, with revenue growth across all its regions. While net profit fell 6.3 percent to EUR 2.45 billion due to acquisition-related restructuring costs in the US, the adjusted EBITDA was up 7.5 percent year-on-year after leases, to EUR 11.82 billion. Revenues increased 4.4 percent compared to a year ago to EUR 29.93 billion. 

GREECE 06:04

PPC expands FTTH network footprint to 2 million homes passed in Greece

PPC FiberGrid has expanded its FTTH network footprint to 2.05 million households and businesses across Greece in the first half of this year, up from 1.3 million in June 2025. PPC also reports that more than 1.3 million premises are ready-for-service, with a target to cover over 3.8 million by the end of 2028.

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