Public Mobility introduces TeamsForMobile
NETHERLANDS 08:50

Public Mobility introduces TeamsForMobile

Dutch MVNE Public Mobility announced the addition of TeamsForMobile to its portfolio, giving customers the option to call with a mobile number from within the Microsoft Teams app. A license for Teams Phone System or the Operator Connect service are not required to use the mobile service, which is provided as an add-on to the mobile subscription via the Public Mobility API. The company said the service can be activated within a day, with no network changes needed. With the new service, MVNOs and service prov

Odido edges out KPN for first place in Umlaut fixed broadband benchmark
NETHERLANDS 08:44

Odido edges out KPN for first place in Umlaut fixed broadband benchmark

Odido has come first in Umlaut's latest benchmark of fixed network providers in the Netherlands with a score of 981 out of 1,000 potential points. KPN is close behind with 979 points, and Ziggo achieved a score of 961, meaning all three operators qualify for an "excellent" rating from Umlaut. Odido did particularly well on upload speeds and stability, while KPN had the best latency and geographic availability, and Ziggo scored highest for download speeds.

Nintendo confirms Switch 2 price increase to offset rise in memory prices
GLOBAL 08:35

Nintendo confirms Switch 2 price increase to offset rise in memory prices

Nintendo has forecast a fall in sales and profits in its new fiscal year to March 2027, as the rise in memory costs leads to a reduction in demand and profitability for its game consoles. While its revenues nearly doubled in the past year following the launch of the Switch 2, the company forecasts an 11 percent fall in turnover this year to around JPY 2.05 trillion. The company confirmed that Switch 2 prices will go up from 25 May in Japan (+JPY 10,000) and September in the rest of the world (+USD 50/EUR 30

Sama Jordan TV channel joins Es'hail-2 Satellite line-up
JORDAN 08:34

Sama Jordan TV channel joins Es'hail-2 Satellite line-up

Es'hailSat has added Sama Jordan TV to its channel line-up at the 26 degrees east orbital position via the Es'hail-2 satellite. This addition provides the Jordanian news broadcaster with extensive signal coverage across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, enabling significant viewership potential. The agreement includes direct-to-home (DTH) satellite distribution on Es'hail-2 as part of the bouquet uplinked from Es'hailSat's Tier-4 certified Teleport facility in Doha.

Tigo Panama raises USD 87.5 mln in private bond issue
PANAMA 08:27

Tigo Panama raises USD 87.5 mln in private bond issue

Millicom's Panama unit Tigo said it has raised USD 87.5 million via a private placement of senior notes from Banco General maturing in 2032. The transaction represents an increase over the original amount of USD 75 million set on 01 April 1, said Tigo, adding that funds will be used for general corporate purposes, including potential capital expenditures and merger and acquisition operations.

FestMobile launches as MVNO in Nigeria
NIGERIA 08:21

FestMobile launches as MVNO in Nigeria

FestMobile has launched as a nationwide MVNO in Nigeria, The Sun reported. Fest Mobile is part of the Routelink Group and aims to differentiate itself by offering "smarter", user-focused services for under-served and unserved populations. It says it entered the market to redefine how Nigerians connect and transact, centered on its 'Be You' campaign stressing individuality and self-expression in a digital world.

Liberty Networks cleared to acquire Gold Data Dominicana
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 08:11

Liberty Networks cleared to acquire Gold Data Dominicana

Liberty Networks, owned by Liberty Latin America, has received approval from the Dominican Republic's telecommunications regulator Indotel to acquire Gold Data Dominicana, the local unit of Latin American network provider Gold Data. Indotel said the deal reflects international investors' confidence in the country's regulatory stability and growth prospects.

NOS sells World Cup highlights to Talpa Network
NETHERLANDS 08:11

NOS sells World Cup highlights to Talpa Network

Dutch public broadcaster NOS has granted rights to the commercial broadcaster Talpa Network to show highlights from the upcoming Fifa World Cup. The NOS keeps the exclusive rights for live matches on TV, radio and online. Talpa will be able to show summaries of all 104 games on TV, including for a new show on its channel SBS6, 'Het Oranje Café'.

Flexmobile to launch as MVNO in Nigeria in June
NIGERIA 08:00

Flexmobile to launch as MVNO in Nigeria in June

Flexmobile, a new MVNO brand developed by Hazon Technologies, has announced plans to launch in Nigeria, targeting a June roll-out pending final approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), The Guardian reported.  The launch follows commercial agreements with Airtel Nigeria and its MVNE partner, IMBIL. Flexmobile will introduce a distinctive 081 number series and offer service-layer innovation to enter the competitive market.

Sony forecasts results under pressure in new fiscal year from rise in memory costs
JAPAN 07:45

Sony forecasts results under pressure in new fiscal year from rise in memory costs

Sony reported slightly lower net profit for its fiscal year to March, as growth in digital music and imaging sensors was offset by writedowns on video game production company Bungie and its exit from the electric car market. For the new year the Japanese company gave a cautious outlook as the spike in memory prices leads to a slowdown in game console and smartphone sales. 

Vodafone signs multi-year contract with AWS to offer sovereign cloud services
GERMANY 07:44

Vodafone signs multi-year contract with AWS to offer sovereign cloud services

Vodafone said it has signed a multi-year contract with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer sovereign cloud services to German businesses and public authorities. The company is expanding its cloud offering in Germany by using AWS‑certified cloud experts from Skaylink, a Duesseldorf-based cloud services provider acquired by Vodafone last December.

TIM gifts 4 free months of Giga & Music option
ITALY 07:41

TIM gifts 4 free months of Giga & Music option

Telecom Italia (TIM) is giving away four free months of its TIM Giga&Music option to celebrate Mother's Day on 10 May, reports Mondo Mobile Web. Under the promo, customers will be gifted a four-month subscription to TIM Giga&Music with Apple Music and 20GB of bonus data a month.

AFRICA 07:39

Airtel Africa FY revenue rises by 30%, plans mobile money IPO in H2

Airtel Africa has posted a 29.5 percent year-on-year increase in revenue in reported currency to USD 6.42 billion in the fiscal year ended March from USD 4.96 billion the previous year. In constant, currency revenue rose by 24 percent. The growth reflects attractive industry fundamentals and focused operational execution, supported by tariff adjustments in Nigeria and macroeconomic tailwinds, the mobile operator said. Airtel said constant currency growth in Francophone Africa and Nigeria was particularly en

ITALY 07:21

Vodafone Italia hikes cost of selected landline plans by up to EUR 4/mth

Vodafone Italia (Fastweb+Vodafone) has announced on its website that certain landline plans will be subject to a price increase of up to EUR 3.99 a month starting on 30 June. The unilateral price hikes range from EUR 0.95 to EUR 3.99 a month and have been attributed to the need to guaranteeing the best network quality and services to meet the highest market standards.

UNITED STATES 07:17

Prime Data Centers breaks ground on second Sacramento facility

Prime Data Centers has begun construction of a second data centre at its Sacramento campus, expanding its footprint in California as demand for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure grows. The new facility, known as SMF02, will provide 18 MW of IT load capacity across 150,000 square feet and will complement the existing SMF01 site already in operation. The company said the expansion is intended to support hyperscale and enterprise deployments requiring high-density infrastructure.

GLOBAL 07:15

RingCentral lifts FY guidance after Q1 operating profit grows 5-fold

RingCentral reported first-quarter results in line with its guidance, with revenues up 5 percent year-on-year to USD 644 million. Operating profit jumped to USD 50 million from USD 10 million a year ago, and its adjusted net profit rose to USD 1.20 per share from USD 1.00. The company said it was seeing strong take-up of its new AI features on its communications platform, helping drive recurring revenues and giving it confidence to increase guidance for the full year. 

ITALY 07:07

Open Fiber completes Foggia high-speed broadband project

Italian wholesale operator Open Fiber announced the completion of the project to bring high-speed infrastructure to 37 municipalities in the southern province of Foggia collaboration with infrastructure agency Infratel. The rollout was 70 percent funded by the post-pandemic National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), with overall FTTH coverage reaching over 41,000 homes.

UNITED STATES 07:04

Dish pays USD 17 mln to settle fake claims for broadband subsidies

US operator Dish Wireless has agreed to pay USD 17.3 million to settle claims it falsely signed up people for broadband subsidies in the US. The civil settlement was announced by the federal Department of Justice and concerns subsidies for internet service paid during the Covid pandemic and after under the Emergency Broadband Benefits Program (EBBP) and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). 

JAPAN 06:59

LY Corp reports higher full-year revenue as PayPay drives growth

LY Corporation, which operates messaging platform Line and Yahoo! Japan, reported revenue of JPY 2,036.3 billion for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, up 6.2 percent year-on-year, while operating income rose 8.3 percent to JPY 341.3 billion. Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.5 percent to JPY 496.6 billion, marking a sixth consecutive year of record performance. The increase in revenue was driven primarily by the Strategic Business, where revenue rose 30.6 percent to JPY 445.7 billion and adjusted EBITDA inc

SPAIN 06:46

Vodafone Spain halves price of football plan for a year

Vodafone Spain (Zegona) has launched a new promotion to encourage new and current users to sign up to the football package it offers in collaboration with Dazn. Under the deal, anyone who signs up to the Dazn Futbol plan by 19 May will pay EUR 9.99 a month for 12 months instead of EUR 19.99 in exchange for a 12-month contract.

GLOBAL 06:45

Google updates Fit app to Google Health, adds coach subscription and Fitbit Air

Google is making a new push in the consumer health market, citing health as one of the top subjects on its search engine. The company launched the new Google Health app with a premium subscription and an entry-level wearable called the Fitbit Air. 

UNITED STATES 06:43

Viasat appoints two directors in agreement with investor Carronade Capital

Viasat has appointed Shekar Ayyar, chairman and chief executive officer of Arrcus, and Jinhy Yoon, former executive vice president at Pimco, to its board of directors and strategic review committee, effective immediately. The appointments bring the board to 10 members, eight of whom are independent. The company also announced it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Carronade Capital Management, following discussions between the two parties. 

UNITED STATES 06:29

Nvidia partners Iren to deploy up to 5 GW of AI infrastructure

Nvidia and Australian neocloud provider Iren have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the deployment of large-scale AI infrastructure, including plans to support up to 5 gigawatts of capacity across Iren's global data centre pipeline. The companies said they will collaborate on deploying Nvidia accelerated compute within AI facilities based on Nvidia's DSX architecture, targeting both AI-native companies and enterprise customers. The partnership is intended to combine Nvidia's AI systems

JAPAN 06:11

NTT resets mid-term strategy around AI infrastructure and data centres

NTT has revised its mid-term strategy, pushing out its target to achieve JPY 4 trillion in EBITDA to the 2030 financial year, citing changes in its operating environment and pressure in its core connectivity business. The operator said that while growth areas had expanded profit steadily, conditions in existing telecommunications businesses had become more challenging, including intensifying competition and rising traffic demands.

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