Arista sales surpass USD 3 billion in Q2 as growth rate slows to 12%
GLOBAL 17:19

Arista sales surpass USD 3 billion in Q2 as growth rate slows to 12%

Arista Networks surpassed a USD 3 billion quarterly turnover for the first time in the three months to June. Q2 revenues climbed 12.1 percent year-on-year to USD 3.03 billion, exceeding Arista's prior revenue estimate of around USD 2.8 billion. Growth was a little slower than the 35.1 percent expansion in sales achieved in Q1.

Liquid deploys Taara wireless light beams to expand enterprise data capacity in Lagos
NIGERIA 15:12

Liquid deploys Taara wireless light beams to expand enterprise data capacity in Lagos

Taara has expanded its partnership with Liquid Intelligent Technologies in Africa. The operator is using Taara's light-beam technology to deliver bandwidth directly from Africa Data Centres and other major Lagos facilities to enterprise clients. The technology offers a high-speed alternative in areas where physical fibre installation is costly, slow, or prone to frequent cuts that lead to multi-day outages.

E& picks Ciena coherent optics to scale DWDM network
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 15:08

E& picks Ciena coherent optics to scale DWDM network

E& UAE is deploying Ciena's next-generation optical and software products to construct a high-capacity Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network. The expanded network capacity is specifically designed to support the data-intensive connectivity demands of hyperscalers, neoscalers, and major data centre operators, Ciena said. To support the build-out, E& UAE is deploying Ciena's Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) alongside its Waveserver platform, powered by WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) 1.6Tbps cohere

Kazakhtelecom tests facial ID for smart home entry in Petropavlovsk
KAZAKHSTAN 15:05

Kazakhtelecom tests facial ID for smart home entry in Petropavlovsk

Kazakhstan national operator Kazakhtelecom has launched a pilot smart home project in the city of Petropavlovsk, using facial recognition at an apartment building. The 210 households can enter their building without the need for badges or other kinds of keys. The solution combines digital intercoms, video-surveillance and remote management on smartphones. 

Tele2 Estonia named best for customer service
ESTONIA 15:03

Tele2 Estonia named best for customer service

Tele2 Estonia achieved a score of 95.80 percent for customer service, the best in the telecom market in a survey carried out by the company Dive. In Estonia, Tele2 was the telecom company with the best service for the sixth year in a row and this year also with the highest result in the entire Baltics, the company announced. 

Polish telecom regulator UKE announces call for upgrade of online information portal
POLAND 15:01

Polish telecom regulator UKE announces call for upgrade of online information portal

Polish telecommunications regulator UKE announced a contract call for the provision of maintenance and development services for the online portal 'Information Point for Telecommunications'. The contract covers system maintenance, migration, modernisation of the system's user database, the development of a new map portal for presenting infrastructure data, modernisation of API interfaces, as well as development of a PRL application used to search and view address data and related information on a map, both c

Bayobab adopts Telna eSim platform to expand roaming business in Africa
AFRICA 14:59

Bayobab adopts Telna eSim platform to expand roaming business in Africa

Telna, a global provider of managed eSIM connectivity, has partnered with MTN Digital Infrastructure, the parent company of Bayobab, to expand travel eSim services across multiple African markets. The collaboration integrates Telna's Connect platform with Bayobab's international IPX infrastructure. The combined system allows regional mobile network operators to rapidly launch branded travel eSim services through digital channels, addressing rising regional demand for seamless cross-border connectivity.

TVN claims lead in 20-54 age group in July
POLAND 14:57

TVN claims lead in 20-54 age group in July

Warner Bro. Discovery announced that its Polish TV channel TVN led viewership in the 20 to 54 year-old age group in Poland in July. Its market share for the audience totaled 7.88 percent. TVP1 followed with 6.78 percent, and Polsat took a 6.35 percent share. The market share of the other channel from the TVN family, TVN7, was 4.07 percent, and TVP2 followed with 4.04 percent.

Viva Armenia opens orders for Samsung Galaxy Fold8 smartphones
ARMENIA 14:56

Viva Armenia opens orders for Samsung Galaxy Fold8 smartphones

Viva Armenia has started accepting orders for the Samsung Galaxy Fold8 smartphones. Up to AMD 100,000 discount is offered to customers buying the devices from 05 to 20 August. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 512GB costs AMD 589,900 in the pre-sale, compared to a standard price of AMD 639,900. The version with 256 GB memory is AMD 494,900, down from AMD 544,900. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra costs AMD 802,900 with 256 GB (standard rate AMD 852,900) or AMD 904,900 with 512 GB storage (standard price AMD 994,900

Vivo's anti-spam system faces complaints over erroneous call blocking
BRAZIL 14:54

Vivo's anti-spam system faces complaints over erroneous call blocking

Brazilian operator Vivo is facing formal complaints at regulatory body Anatel over its automated Vivo Anti-Spam service, reported G1. While designed to curb robocalls and number spoofing, at least seven operators—including TIM, Adyl Telecom, and 3corp—claim the system erroneously blocks legitimate, essential calls from organisations including hospitals, public safety services, and municipal councils. Adyl Telecom reported over 16,000 blocked calls, while 3corp cited disruptions to 800 public sector numbers

Giga+ discloses early H1 results ahead of bond issue
BRAZIL 14:51

Giga+ discloses early H1 results ahead of bond issue

Giga+ Fibra, the broadband arm of Brazilian regional operator Alloha Fibra, has published preliminary results for the first half of 2026. Net revenue is estimated at BRL 800-820 million, EBITDA at BRL 420-440 million (representing a 50%–55% margin), and the net result from break-even to a net loss of BRL 15 million. Total debt is expected to be in the range of BRL 2.68 billion to BRL 2.75 billion.

Mozambique launches free online IMEI checker
MOZAMBIQUE 14:50

Mozambique launches free online IMEI checker

Mozambique's Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) has launched a public database allowing consumers, traders and operators to check the authenticity of mobile phones and tablets. The free tool aims to eliminate counterfeit devices from the local market. Backed by the GSMA's global IMEI database, the portal validates whether a device is genuine. The INCM urges the public to use this tool before purchasing mobile devices to support a safer, more reliable telecommunications market.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:49

MCN Telecom adds new call marking option

Russian VoIP operator MCN Telecom announced the launch of the Call Marking service with the MAV (Mass and/or Automatic Calls) option for corporate clients seeking to enhance brand awareness in their calls to customers, as well as for all organisations making outgoing and bulk calls. Since September 2025, all Russian legal entities and sole entrepreneurs making outgoing or bulk calls are required to use call marking and sign a corresponding agreement with the telecom operator in order to help reduce spam cal

GLOBAL 14:17

Disney Q3 operating profit up 21% as streaming margins improve

The Walt Disney Company reported revenues for its fiscal third quarter to June up 7 percent year-on-year to USD 25.2 billion. Growth was the same rate as the previous quarter, but slightly less than market expectations, with Disney citing a disappointing reception for the new film Moana and slower growth in advertising on the streaming market. Operating profit jumped 21 percent to USD 5.6 billion, and adjusted EPS rose to USD 2.06 from USD 1.61, better than expected. 

TOGO 14:03

Cyber Defense Africa appoints new board chairman

Togolese cybersecurity executive Palakiyem Assih has been appointed chairman of the board of Cyber Defense Africa (CDA). Assih was previously CDA's chief technology officer and head of CERT.tg, Togo's national cybersecurity incident response centre. CDA was established in 2019 through a partnership between the Togolese government and the Polish group Asseco Data Systems.

SAUDI ARABIA 13:52

Huawei lights up Kingdom Tower during Pura 90s roadshow in Riyadh

Huawei has launched a Riyadh roadshow to mark the arrival of the Huawei Pura 90s Series. The month-long roadshow runs until 29 August at Riyadh Park and invites consumers to explore the smartphone's capabilities in an environment featuring dedicated photography zones and live demonstrations. Huawei has also illuminated Riyadh's iconic Kingdom Tower with Pura 90s Series branding.

SAUDI ARABIA 13:47

MIS renews nearly SAR 420 mln funding agreement with Saudi Awwal Bank

Al Moammar Information Systems Company (MIS) has announced the renewal and amendment of its Sharia-compliant credit facility agreement with Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) valued at SAR 419.75 million. The final approval and signing took place on 29 July after the initial financing date of 02 July. According to a bourse disclosure, the Islamic financing facility is designed to fund new project contracts while facilitating the issuance of letters of credit and performance guarantees.

NETHERLANDS 13:44

Dutch SVOD subscribers say content offering is too fragmented

Streaming subscribers find films, series and sports are spread across too many services. Over seven in ten (72%) say the offering is fragmented, and a similar share do not watch certain shows or films as another subscription would be required. The figures come from the annual Streaming Monitor from Dutch operator KPN. At the same three-quarters of respondents said they look forward to new series or seasons.

GLOBAL 13:43

Sequans' revenue decline eases to 8% in Q2, return to growth expected in Q3

IoT chipmaker Sequans Communications reported second-quarter revenue of USD 7.5 million, slightly above the guidance provided in May. Performance improved as expected, with the revenue decline easing to 8 percent following the 25 percent drop recorded in the first quarter. The company reiterated that first-half performance was impacted by an unfavourable comparison effect, as H1 2025 benefited from the sale and licensing of intellectual property to Qualcomm. Excluding Qualcomm-related revenue, first-half ye

JAMAICA 13:34

Starlink's Jamaica surge tests capacity and sovereignty - study

Starlink's user base in Jamaica surged after Hurricane Melissa, highlighting both the appeal and the strain of satellite broadband in a disaster-hit market, according to a study by Ookla. The researcher found that Speedtest user samples for Starlink rose 178 percent in the three months after the hurricane struck in October 2025. Starlink's share of the market peaked at 27.6 percent in December before settling at around 16 percent, up from about 9 percent before the storm.

GLOBAL 13:33

Disney+ teams up with TikTok to make user-generated videos for Verts feed

The Walt Disney Company has struck a deal with TikTok to bring user-generated videos to the Disney+ app. Disney will license images from its popular franchises to TikTok for its users to create their own videos inspired by Disney films and TV programmes. The videos will be distributed then on the Disney+ app as short clips related to the content. The new videos are expected to launch in the coming months first in the US and roll out to other markets later.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 13:27

UAE and Meta discuss strengthening partnership in online safety and digital governance

The UAE's National Media Authority (NMA) chairman Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed has met with Kojo Boakye, Meta's VP of public policy for Africa, Middle East and Tuerkiye in London to discuss ways to strengthen their partnership in digital governance and content safety, WAM reported. The meeting was part of the NMA's efforts to build alliances with global digital platforms and support the development of a safe, innovative and responsible digital media ecosystem able to keep pace with rapid transfor

GLOBAL 13:15

Extreme Networks lifts Q4 sales 10 percent

Extreme Networks said it grew sales by 10.3 percent year-on-year to USD 338.6 million in its fourth fiscal quarter to end-June, amid impressive returns from its core products and SaaS offerings. Revenue from Extreme's products line-up, which includes its enterprise Wi-Fi 7 access points, lifted 13.9 percent from the previous year to USD 218.5 million. Subscription and support revenues also trended higher, rising 4.3 percent since Q4 FY25. Extreme reported a 17.7 percent increase in SaaS annual recurring rev

HUNGARY 13:09

Yettel Hungary handles major network spike during 44th Balaton Swim

Yettel Hungary has released network data showing a sharp rise in mobile usage during the 44th Lidl Balaton Swim on 1 August, which drew 10,000 swimmers and paddlers. SMS traffic grew tenfold, call times increased by 260 percent, and data traffic rose 30 percent compared to the prior week. Yettel said it maintained reliable connectivity by reinforcing local base stations and supplying public Wi-Fi. Additionally, the company offered on-site amenities, including charging hubs, SUP pumps, interactive video boot

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