Latest study shows Irish people losing trust in news
IRELAND 12:04

Latest study shows Irish people losing trust in news

Irish people are losing trust in news, with 42 percent of people saying they can trust most news most of the time, down from 51 percent in 2025. The latest annual Digital News Report Ireland from regulator Coimisiun na Mean (Cnam) shows the 18-24 age group as having the lowest trust in news (33%), with those aged 65+ having the highest levels of trust (52%). Overall, trust in news in Ireland is relatively high compared to the European average (36%) and in the UK (31%) and US (26%). 

UK broadcast 5 to show Tour de France highlights
UNITED KINGDOM 11:46

UK broadcast 5 to show Tour de France highlights

Warner Bros Discovery-owned TNT Sports has signed a multi-year agreement with UK broadcaster 5 for the PSB to show highlights of Grand Tour elite cycling for the next three years. The agreement covers the Tour de France (2026-2028), as well the Vuelta a Espana (2026-2028) and the Giro d'Italia (2027-2019), known as the Grand Tours.

Sky Mobile research shows top data-wasting habits for Brits overseas
UNITED KINGDOM 11:37

Sky Mobile research shows top data-wasting habits for Brits overseas

New research from Sky Mobile has highlighted the everyday habits that could be draining Brits mobile data abroad. The top three biggest data drainers are online messaging/downloading WhatsApp messages (56%), maps and navigation tools (52%) and search engines (48%). The research found that 20 percent of Brits have no idea about what countries are included in their roaming data allowance; and almost half (48%) of Brits aged 25-34 have been hit by unexpected, expensive data roaming charges overseas.

O2 Spain hikes free cloud capacity to 10 TB
SPAIN 10:17

O2 Spain hikes free cloud capacity to 10 TB

O2 Spain (Telefonica) has announced that the free cloud storage service it launched in 2023 for convergent customers is increasing its capacity from 1 TB to 10 TB at no extra charge. The upgrade is automatic for all users with access to the O2 Cloud platform, which now includes mobile-only subscribers as well as convergent customers.

Samsung Galaxy XR to launch in UK from 08 July
UNITED KINGDOM 10:16

Samsung Galaxy XR to launch in UK from 08 July

Samsung has announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy XR headset in the UK, with the device available online at Samsung.com/UK from 08 July and from select Samsung Experience Stores later in July. Pre-orders are being accepted now, with the device costing GBP 1,699. This will be Samsung's first extended reality device in the UK, powered by Android XR. It also supports Android Enterprise, for businesses to deploy and manage devices with enterprise-grade controls and enhanced security features. 

CMA imposes new fair ranking, data portability requirements on Google Search
UNITED KINGDOM 10:01

CMA imposes new fair ranking, data portability requirements on Google Search

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced two new conduct requirements for Google search services in the UK. Introduced as part of the Digital Markets Competition Regime, the first requirement will ensure fair ranking of search results for businesses; with the second requiring Google to let users port search data into authorised third parties such as rewards platforms. This follows CMA actions earlier in June allowing publishers to opt out of having their content used to power Google's AI

Orange Spain offers free upgrade to 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps fibre for 3 months
SPAIN 08:06

Orange Spain offers free upgrade to 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps fibre for 3 months

Orange Spain (MasOrange) has launched a summer promo to encourage existing fibre customers to try out its premium plans at symmetric (download and upload) speeds of 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps. Under the offer, customers with XGS-PON coverage can try out both services for free for the first three months or at half the usual price for 12 months.

Beeline Russia offers online porting outside home region
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:57

Beeline Russia offers online porting outside home region

Russian operator Beeline said customers can now apply to port their mobile number outside their home region. The online tool targets customers who concluded their subscription contracts in one region and moved to the other region later. This option previously was available for users of eSIMs only.

Majority of Europeans happy to pay more for EU-based digital services - study
EUROPE 07:24

Majority of Europeans happy to pay more for EU-based digital services - study

A new Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission shows strong public backing for the EU's digital ambitions, with the vast majority of citizens supporting greater technological autonomy and investment in homegrown digital services. The Digital Decade survey, conducted between February and March 2026, found that 79 percent of Europeans consider digital policy a priority for the bloc's future, while 85 percent favour investment in EU-developed technologies and 82 percent want to reduce reliance

Globe Telecom launches mobile, home fibre services bundles with 2-year rewards
PHILIPPINES 06:25

Globe Telecom launches mobile, home fibre services bundles with 2-year rewards

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has introduced mobile and home fibre services bundles to provide uninterrupted connectivity both at home and on the go. This unified service structure includes a range of long-term financial incentives and technical upgrades for various customer segments over a 24-month period.

KDDI expands povo 2.0 offering with free data promotion and new long-term plans
JAPAN 05:56

KDDI expands povo 2.0 offering with free data promotion and new long-term plans

KDDI, Okinawa Cellular and KDDI Digital Life are introducing a new customer acquisition campaign for povo 2.0 alongside an expansion of the mobile service's permanent data add-on portfolio. From 19 June, new povo 2.0 customers will receive ten 24-hour unlimited data passes and an additional 0.1 GB of data when they activate a new SIM under a promotional programme. The offer is available for a limited period to customers who newly register for the service, including those joining through mobile number portab

Airtel partners with Indian Army to expand mobile network in Arunachal Pradesh
INDIA 02:50

Airtel partners with Indian Army to expand mobile network in Arunachal Pradesh

Indian operator Bharti Airtel has completed the first phase of a strategic initiative in partnership with 4 Corps of Indian Army headquartered at Tezpur. In cooperation with the Army, Airtel expanded mobile connectivity to remote regions in Arunachal Pradesh. Airtel says it can now deliver mobile connectivity in this mountainous, high-altitude, and difficult-to-access region.

NETHERLANDS 17 JUN

Dutch NPS Monitor - Mobile Providers 2026Q1

The Dutch NPS Monitor tracks customer loyalty across the Dutch mobile market on a quarterly basis. The Q1 2026 edition covers eleven operators — KPN, Vodafone, Odido, Simyo, hollandsnieuwe, Simpel, Ben, Youfone, Budget Mobile, Lebara and 50+ Mobiel, and maps NPS developments over five consecutive quarters, from Q1 2025 to Q1 2026.

UNITED KINGDOM 17 JUN

3 UK marks Father's Day with new loyalty member offers

3 UK has announced a new Father's Day promotion for Three+ loyalty members. It has partnered with the 'Coupon King' Jordan Cox to offer 'Dad Dates' rewards - such as weekend Cineworld cinema tickets from GBP 3; Barista-made drinks from GBP 1; GBP 5 off Papa Johns; thousands of free IMO car washes; GBP 5 pasta or pizza at Frankie & Benny's; and GBP 5 fajitas at Las Iguanas. 

SLOVAKIA 17 JUN

Orange Slovakia introduces new top speed of 2.5 Gbps

Orange Slovakia plans to provide customers with fixed broadband services at up to 2.5 Gbps speed from 24 June, reports Zive.sk. The option will become available for more than 414,000 households. Broadband at up to 1 Gbps speed is currently the top speed at the operator.

UNITED KINGDOM 17 JUN

Sky Business survey shows venue Wi-Fi important for football fans

Almost two thirds (62%) of Brits visiting a World Cup venue over summer 2026 plan to connect to the venue's Wi-Fi, rising to 71 percent for 25-34 year olds, according to new research from Sky Business. This presents a good business opportunity for hospitality venues, with football fans expecting to spend an average of GBP 52 per game at venues. Three quarters (76%) of hospitality decision makers said Wi-Fi connectivity has become more importance since previous World Cups.

POLAND 17 JUN

Plus updates postpaid Plush subscriptions

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has introduced a new postpaid subscription to its Plush customers. Customers can choose either a 50 GB monthly bundle for PLN 25 or a 200 GB package for PLN 50. Both packages also include unlimited calls and SMS/MMS. Customers connecting to the packages using number porting are offered free services for three months.

SLOVENIA 17 JUN

Telekom Slovenije unveils new family offer

Telekom Slovenije has launched an updated family offer designed to provide households with a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for managing their digital lives. A core principle of the new offer is enabling greater savings for families with multiple members using the services simultaneously. Subscribers can receive an exclusive family benefit when purchasing a selected Samsung mobile phone and committing to a 24-month contract on the 'Let Me' package. Additionally, they can access the Supr mini or Supr tee

UNITED KINGDOM 17 JUN

Sky Sports sees record viewers for start of Women's T20 World Cup

Sky Sports has announced record UK audiences for the opening weekend of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. It registered 3.3 million viewer hours over the weekend, with the opening match between England and Sri Lanka registering the highest average on record for an ICC T20 Women's cricket tournament at 393,000 - with a peak audience of 510,000. This opening match was also streamed on YouTube with around 75,000 people watching; with the live blog on Sky Sports.com getting more than 90,000 views.

SPAIN 17 JUN

N26 launches Spanish eSIM service on Orange network

Berlin-based digital bank N26 has launched a mobile phone service for its customers in Spain, the company's second telecommunications market after Germany. Customers with eSIM-compatible devices can now subscribe to a mobile plan directly through the N26 app and access Orange Spain's 5G network without requiring a physical SIM card.

UNITED KINGDOM 17 JUN

EE promotes benefits of 5G+ network with new ad campaign

BT Group unit EE has launched a new brand campaign to highlight the power and benefits of its 5G+ mobile network. The 'Get the Edge' campaign launches with a 60-second film showing how customers "can get the edge when it matters most" due to the speed and reliability of EE 5G+. The campaign will run across AV, out-of-home, digital out-of-home, online video, social, audio, VoD, cinema and retail. 

GLOBAL 17 JUN

Qualcomm intros smart glasses development platform and new XR SoC chipset

Qualcomm is launching a Snapdragon-branded ecosystem tailored to makers of personal AI devices such as smart glasses, and is also preparing the release of latest XR system-on-chip (SoC) catered to next-generation spatial computing. Snapdragon START pairs Qualcomm's silicon and connectivity modules with an AI-agnostic software stack and third-party tooling partnerships. This ecosystem-led template will focus on smart glasses to begin with, before branching out into additional personal AI devices later this y

GUERNSEY 17 JUN

JT Group launches 5G services on Guernsey

JT Group has started the roll-out of 5G services on Guernsey, with the first two sites now live in and around the capital St Peter Port. JT becomes the first telecoms operator to launch 5G services on the island, with coverage being expanded over the next four months. Working with Ericsson, the network is being rolled out as a fully end-to-end combination 5G, 5G Non-Standalone and 5G Standalone network. 

UNITED KINGDOM 17 JUN

Priority from O2 offers free late-night coffees after England, Scotland games

Virgin Media O2 is offering thousands of free coffees from food chains Greggs through the 'Priority from O2' customer loyalty scheme. These will be available to customers after every late-night match featuring England or Scotland. The offer is available from 14-28 June while stocks last, and can be redeemed against regular takeaway hot drinks including White Coffee, Latte, Americano, Flat White, Cappuccino, Mocha, Hot Chocolate, Specialty hot drink, Tea and Specialty Tea. 

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