Russian Central Bank registers M.Video's share issue
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:37

Russian Central Bank registers M.Video's share issue

Russian Central Bank has registered an additional private share issue by the mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video. Approved by shareholders in June, the share issue is expected to provide RUB 30 billion from existing shareholders. The funds raised will be used to develop the company's key business areas, including the implementation of a new strategy to build a multi-category marketplace with a developed offline retail network and a network of partner pickup points and parcel terminals.

Revenues at Rostelecom's Solar up 24% in Q2
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:34

Revenues at Rostelecom's Solar up 24% in Q2

Russian national operator Rostelecom announced that revenues of its subsidiary Solar Group, a provider of cybersecurity services, totaled RUB 6.735 billion in the second quarter of this year after growing by 24.1 percent year-on-year. The main driver was high services revenue and the implementation of complex projects. Solar's OIBDA totaled RUB 1.883 billion, up by 39.8 percent, and the OIBDA margin was 28.0 percent, up by 3.2 percentage points. The customer base included over 1,500 companies.

Geological survey company Kazakhmys Barlau to adopt Samsung mobile devices for field work
KAZAKHSTAN 13:33

Geological survey company Kazakhmys Barlau to adopt Samsung mobile devices for field work

Samsung Electronics Central Eurasia (SECE) and Kazakhmys Barlau, a Kazakhstan mineral exploration and geological survey company, have agreed to collaborate on digitising field production processes. The companies plan to combine Kazakhmys Barlau's experience in automating geological exploration with Samsung's mobile technologies. The goal is to simplify the work of employees at production sites, reduce manual tasks, and speed up data exchange.

California approves Charter, Cox merger
UNITED STATES 13:32

California approves Charter, Cox merger

The merger of Charter Communications and Cox California Telecom has been approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This is subject to two settlement agreements, and a set of conditions designed to protect consumers, extend broadband access and boost digital inclusion across the state. The approval sees the CPUC adopt two settlement agreements between the companies and two consumer groups - the California Emerging Technology Fund and the California Public Advocates Office - with five add

Ooredoo Kuwait offers 3 months free with new Huawei Pura 90 phones
KUWAIT 13:24

Ooredoo Kuwait offers 3 months free with new Huawei Pura 90 phones

Ooredoo Kuwait announced it has launched Huawei's latest flagship Pura 90 series smartphones, pairing the devices with a limited-time "3 Months Free" promotion. Under the offer, subscribers receive complimentary device installments for three months, generous mobile data and talk benefits, and a free pair of Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 earbuds.

Virgin Media O2 extends commitment to National Databank scheme
UNITED KINGDOM 13:21

Virgin Media O2 extends commitment to National Databank scheme

Virgin Media O2 is extending a partnership with Good Things Foundation as their National Databank initiative marks its 5th anniversary. The scheme has provided free O2 mobile data to help more than 550,000 vulnerable being get online over the last five years. Virgin Media O2 is now extending its commitment to the National Databank, which launched in 2021. O2 stores have distributed almost 25 percent of all O2 SIMs allocated through the scheme; with the partners working to expand the National Databank to tho

MTN South Sudan discusses sponsorship hurdles with national football association
SOUTH SUDAN 13:13

MTN South Sudan discusses sponsorship hurdles with national football association

MTN South Sudan CEO Mapula Bodibe and the president of the South Sudan Football Federation, Francis Amin Michael, have discussed operational challenges and ways to strengthen the future of football across the country. Their meeting included a review of sponsorship hurdles in the previous season and established a clear roadmap ahead. Both leaders commended the ongoing collaboration between the two organisations, with MTN pledging to address existing challenges to the best of its capacity. To ensure a seamles

Netia adds new Canal Plus packs as LaLiga coverage starts
POLAND 13:12

Netia adds new Canal Plus packs as LaLiga coverage starts

Polish operator Netia confirmed it has added the new Canal Plus packages to its pay-TV lineup. The packages Canal Plus Series and Films (PLN 30 monthly), as well as the Canal Plus Ultra plan (PLN 80 monthly) are offered to customers directly through Netia. This coincides with the launch of the new Ultra package from Canal Plus, over streaming and satellite TV, to provide increased sports coverage, including LaLiga football. The new coverage comes with two extra channels, Canal Plus Sport 6 and 7.

Deutsche Telekom expands in Polish FTTH market with takeover of Inea and Fiberhost for EUR 1 billion
POLAND 13:05

Deutsche Telekom expands in Polish FTTH market with takeover of Inea and Fiberhost for EUR 1 billion

Deutsche Telekom announced an agreement to acquire Polish wholesale fixed operator Fiberhost and retail broadband and TV provider Inea for an enterprise valuation of around EUR 1 billion from Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 5, managed by Macquarie Asset Management, and from minority shareholders. Deutsche Telekom expects the acquisition to accelerate T-Mobile Poland's growth by adding Inea's customer base of over 300,000 as well as Fiberhost's fibre network, passing over 1.4 million homes. The transa

Starlink returns Poland to European roaming zone after govt protest
POLAND 13:04

Starlink returns Poland to European roaming zone after govt protest

Poland was reinstated into the European Starlink Roam zone without additional fees or restrictions after the Polish government's protest over the country's earlier exclusion from the European roaming zone for the satellite internet service. Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said SpaceX responded to his request "and will not treat Polish customers worse than those in other European countries". As a result, Poland will be included in the intra-European Starlink Roam travel zone, and Polish customers w

Macau assembly approves new telecom licensing framework
BRAZIL 12:59

Macau assembly approves new telecom licensing framework

The Macau Legislative Assembly has approved a draft law establishing a unified legal framework for the telecommunications industry, reported Lusa news agency. The initiative seeks to merge previously separate fixed-line, mobile, internet, and TV networks into a single convergent platform. The new legislation introduces 15-year renewable licenses for public network installation/management and 8-year renewable licenses for service delivery. A single operator may hold no more than one license per category.

SLT Group's profit jumps more than 54% in H1 on 11% revenue growth
SRI LANKA 12:54

SLT Group's profit jumps more than 54% in H1 on 11% revenue growth

Sri Lanka's SLT Group posted consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of LKR 6.6 billion for the first half for 2026, which represents an increase of 54.4 percent year-on-year. The operator also reports that increased demand for broadband and enterprise services offset escalating cost pressures from currency depreciation and higher fuel and utility prices.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 12:48

Indotel presents draft bill to overhaul telecom concessions, consumer protection

The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel) has presented draft legislation designed to simplify licensing and operations in the sector as well as improve consumer protection. The regulatory agency said it seeks to update the sector's legal framework in order to support the country's digital transformation. The proposal was presented at a meeting with the major operators in the country, including Claro, Altice, Trilogy and others, and will be further developed with input from the government, exp

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:40

UAE start-up AIREV integrates OnDemand AI platform with Qualcomm Dragonwing hardware

UAE-based AI start-up AIREV has formed a partnership with Qualcomm Technologies to integrate AIREV's OnDemand autonomous AI platform with Qualcomm Dragonwing hardware, including the Qualcomm Dragonwing AI On-Prem Appliance. This enables organisations to deploy sovereign AI on site where their data resides. UAE minister for foreign trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi said the collaboration is milestone that combines advanced chip architecture, preloaded hardware, and expansion into the US market.

PHILIPPINES 12:30

Globe, GCash deploy cashless payments service at Valencia Central Public Market

Philippines operator Globe Telecom, in partnership with GCash, has launched a cashless transaction service in traditional markets, with Valencia Central Public Market in Bukidnon becoming the first market in the Mindanao island to join the programme. Globe has deployed its GFibre Prepaid service at the market to provide internet connectivity and support public Wi-Fi.

SPAIN 12:18

Starlink emergency mobile service used by over 270,000 people during Madrid wildfires

Starlink Mobile said it connected over 270,000 people in Spain during the recent wildfires, after it opened its direct-to-device mobile service free. Over 625,000 free SMS and data messages were sent by MasOrange and Movistar customers over the temporary service. Starlink said in a post on X that it's "always ready to support in emergencies to enable resilient, reliable communications" and was ready to work with the Spanish government and regulator CNMC to launch the satellite mobile services across the cou

KENYA 12:16

Safaricom appoints two new non-executive board members

Safaricom has appointed two Vodacom Group executives to its board as non-executive directors, following the departure of two long-serving board members. Joining the board, subject to regulatory approval, are Mariam Cassim, Vodacom's CEO for Fintech and Matimba Mbungela, the group's chief human resources officer. They replaced non-executive directors James Ludlow and John Kipngetich Mosonik, whose resignations took effect 13 August.

SOUTH AMERICA 12:09

LaLiga renews rights with ESPN, DSports for South America

Spanish football league LaLiga announced it has renewed its broadcast rights deal with ESPN and DSports (former DirecTV) for Spanish-speaking South America. The new agreements run for six seasons, through the end of the 2031/32 season, and cover Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela, guaranteeing the continuity of the competition on the two pay-TV platforms. The news season kicked off 15 August. 

SOUTH AFRICA 12:03

MiRO distributes Tarana Wireles G1 ngFWA platform in South Africa

Tarana has begun a distribution partnership with MiRO to make Tarana's next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) solution, G1, available to network operators in South Africa. As the world's first ngFWA platform, G1 has been deployed by over 300 operators globally, delivering reliable broadband to hundreds of thousands of subscribers across a coverage footprint of more than 20 million homes and businesses.MiRO's core customers are operators and service providers who build and operate last-mile access net

PERU 11:55

Gilat secures USD 14 mln deal to expand broadband access in Peru

Gilat Satellite Networks said that its Gilat Peru subsidiary has signed a USD 14 million agreement with the Regional Government of Ayacucho to deploy a regional fibre-optic broadband network under Peru's Works for Taxes (Obras por Impuestos -- OxI) initiative. Scheduled for completion within eighteen months, the project will connect 109 localities and serve roughly 20,000 residents in southern Ayacucho. The infrastructure update will benefit 273 public institutions, including 236 schools and 37 healthcare c

SOUTH AFRICA 11:48

Euphoria Telecom contains cloud security incident after July cyber attack

South African cloud communications provider Euphoria Telecom contained a security incident after detecting unauthorised access to its cloud infrastructure on 16 July, Mybroadband reported. According to managing director Warren Hawkins, the breach was contained immediately upon detection. However, the protective measures implemented during the response led to temporary service interruptions for some customers.

GLOBAL 11:48

Global fixed broadband market growth picks up in Q1 as FWA drives take-up in India

Growth on the global fixed broadband market picked up in the first quarter of 2026, with the number of subscribers rising 1.06 percent compared to the end of 2025 to 1.591 billion, according to the latest figures from Point Topic. On an annual basis, the number of broadband subscribers increased 4.15 percent. Most of the new subscribers are in south and east Asia, especially India and also China, which returned to growth in Q1. 

FINLAND 11:27

Cinia says March malware attack did not access customer data

Finnish infrastructure company Cinia said a malware incident in March did not lead to the attacker gaining access to customer data or other confidential information. Its comment follows a report by newspaper Helsingin Sanomat that said Cinia, betting company Veikkas, forestry and pulp firm UPM-Kymmene and some smaller companies could have been targeted by a cyber attack.

DENMARK 11:10

Danish competition watchdog seeks comments on Accenture purchase of Mjolner Informatics from Norlys

The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority said it has received a draft notification of Accenture's acquisition of sole control over Mjolner Informatics from Norlys. The watchdog has yet to decide whether or not the merger is eligible for processing under the simplified procedure. The authority is inviting comments on the merger from interested parties by 26 August.

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