Rostelecom names new product director at Mango Telecom
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:11

Rostelecom names new product director at Mango Telecom

Russian VoIP operator and cloud services provider Mango Telecom, trading under the Mango Office brand, said that Vladimir Toropetsky has been appointed the director of product development at Mango Telecom and the director of digital communications at Rostelecom. Mango Telecom is a subsidiary of Rostelecom. Toropetsky will be responsible for developing the product portfolio and implementing a unified product strategy for the digital communications division.

Kazakhstan signs smart city, AI cooperation deal with DEC40
KAZAKHSTAN 07:10

Kazakhstan signs smart city, AI cooperation deal with DEC40

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DEC40 (Global Digital Economy Cities Alliance), reports Trend citing a ministerial statement. The agreement is expected to strengthen Kazakhstan's integration into the global smart city ecosystem and expand cooperation with leading international technology companies. DEC40 is an international organization that brings together cities, technology companies, research institutions and global pa

Cellnex organic sales up 5% in H1, trims net loss
EUROPE 07:09

Cellnex organic sales up 5% in H1, trims net loss

Spanish operator Cellnex Telecom, Europe's largest mobile towers company, reported revenues up 5.0 percent year-on-year on an organic basis (2.7% reported) to EUR 1.99 billion in the first half of 2026 thanks to sustained growth across all areas, led by its tower business. It also cut its net loss to EUR 97 million, down from EUR 115 million a year earlier and EUR 418 million in H1 2024.

Beyon net profit grows 7% in Q2 on flat revenues
MIDDLE EAST 07:08

Beyon net profit grows 7% in Q2 on flat revenues

Beyon reported a 7 percent year-over-year increase in second-quarter net profit to BHD 18.3 million, up from BHD 17.2 million in Q2 2025. The profit growth was primarily driven by higher net revenues and sustained operational efficiencies, the operator said. Revenue remained stable at BHD 125.8 million compared with BHD 125.3 million a year ago, while EBITDA rose 5 percent year-over-year to BHD 49.4 million, for a margin of 39 percent.

Netflix and AMC ink global deal for 'The Walking Dead' franchise
GLOBAL 06:42

Netflix and AMC ink global deal for 'The Walking Dead' franchise

Netflix and AMC Global Media have agreed a multi-year global licensing deal that gives the two companies co-exclusive streaming rights to the original The Walking Dead series and all six spin-offs in The Walking Dead Universe. The agreement extends the show's presence on Netflix beyond its longstanding US home to new territories including the UK, Italy, Australia and New Zealand, with licences for each series rolling out in different markets as existing deals expire.

Vodafone completes acquisition of Hutchison stake in VodafoneThree
UNITED KINGDOM 06:41

Vodafone completes acquisition of Hutchison stake in VodafoneThree

CK Hutchison has completed the sale of its 49 percent stake in UK operator VodafoneThree to Vodafone Group, for GBP 4.3 billion as agreed in May. The takeover gives Vodafone 100 percent of the the UK's largest mobile operator. This marks the exit of Hutchison from the UK mobile market, over 30 years since it first launched a mobile network as Orange. 

Amazon beats Q2 forecasts on AWS demand, early Prime Day
GLOBAL 06:29

Amazon beats Q2 forecasts on AWS demand, early Prime Day

Amazon.com reported net sales up 20 percent year-on-year to USD 200.6 billion in the second quarter. The growth was stronger than forecast and led by a 37 percent increase in revenues at Amazon Web Services to USD 42.2 billion. Amazon said both its AI and chips business had exceeded an annual run rate of USD 25 billion, driving the growth at AWS. Operating profit from the cloud business jumped 63 percent year-on-year to USD 16.6 billion, and total operating profit was up 43 percent to USD 27.5 billion, beat

Apple achieves record quarterly sales but sees slower growth ahead
GLOBAL 06:05

Apple achieves record quarterly sales but sees slower growth ahead

Apple reported record results for its fiscal third quarter to June, with sales up 16 percent year-on-year to USD 109.4 billion. The company realised double-digit growth across iPhone, Mac and services revenues, and in every geographic segment. It also got a boost from US trade tariff refunds, leading to a 27 percent increase in net profit to USD 29.8 billion. However, the company predicted growth will slow from the next quarter, due in part to supply-chain constraints. 

New trustees appointed at BBC's international charity
GLOBAL 30 JUL

New trustees appointed at BBC's international charity

The BBC has announced the appointment of eight new trustees at its international charity, BBC Media Action (formerly BBC World Service Trust). The new trustees have over 200 years of experience in global philanthropy, media, technology and business. The charity supports over 400 media outlets worldwide, including in Asia, Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe and the Pacific - helping them provide information and storytelling to 250 million people. They join a board chaired by Rhodri Talfan Davies, BBC Deput

Verizon offers free NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube to customers
UNITED STATES 30 JUL

Verizon offers free NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube to customers

Verizon is offering NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube for free with select mobile and home broadband plans, giving customers savings of up to USD 480. The offer is available from 30 July to 02 September to customers buying an eligible 5G handset and activating a new smartphone line on an Unlimited Ultimate/Plus plan; upgrading an existing mobile line to an Unlimited Ultimate/Plus plan when buying an eligible 5G smartphone; switching their home broadband connections to Fios Home Internet or select premium Veriz

Xfinity launches new social media-based reality series with college creators
UNITED STATES 30 JUL

Xfinity launches new social media-based reality series with college creators

Comcast's Xfinity brand has launched a new vertical reality competition series created exclusively for TikTok and Instagram. Produced by NBCUniversal's Rock Studios and hosted by 'Time100' creator and sports media personality Katie Feeney, the 7-episode series follows six college creators as they compete for a 6-figure brand partnership with Xfinity. The first episode will launch on 05 August, followed by new episodes each week on Xfinity's TikTok and Instagram channels.

Starz, Crunchyroll bundle launches on Prime Video in the US
UNITED STATES 30 JUL

Starz, Crunchyroll bundle launches on Prime Video in the US

US pay-TV network Starz and global anime brand Crunchyroll are launching a new bundle on Amazon Prime Video in the US; with both streamers available to new customers for USD 16.99 per month, a discount of over 23 percent.  The launch of the bundle comes alongside returning and new programming from Starz and Crunchyroll, giving viewers access to a wide range of action, anime, sci-fi and adventure, thrillers and female-driven drama. 

UNITED STATES 30 JUL

Eaton Fiber secures USD 1.5 bln investment, acquires Ripple Fiber

Tillman Global and Bain Capital will invest USD 1.5 billion in Tillman affiliate Eaton Fiber to help accelerate the expansion of Verizon fibre broadband across the US. This investment, led by Bain Capital, will fully fund the takeover of Ripple Fiber and the next stage of Eaton Fiber's network roll-out. The acquisition of Ripple Fiber is the first step in Eaton Fiber's strategy to bring Verizon fibre broadband to more than one million locations outside Verizon's existing fibre network footprint.

GLOBAL 30 JUL

Capgemini raises FY revenue target after growth momentum continues in Q2

IT services and consulting group Capgemini has upgraded its full-year revenue outlook after delivering a third consecutive quarter of double-digit growth in the three months to June. Full-year revenue is now expected to increase by around 8.5-9.0 percent year-on-year at constant currency, including an inorganic contribution of approximately 5 percentage points, compared with previous guidance of +6.5-8.5 percent, which assumed an inorganic contribution of 4.5-5 percentage points.

CANADA 30 JUL

Canadians expect reliable connectivity in remote areas for emergencies

Rogers Communications has published new research showing that 8 in 10 Canadians expect connectivity when it matters; with no connectivity during an emergency causing two thirds of Canadians to abandon trips. The research was conducted to promote the Rogers Satellite service, which helps customers stay connected in areas without traditional cellular mobile coverage.

AZERBAIJAN 30 JUL

Azercosmos boosts satellite service exports by 54% in H1

Exports of satellite telecommunications services by Azerbaijan's Space Agency (Azercosmos) totaled USD 13.1 million in the first half of this year, according to the July edition of the Export Review published by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication, reports Report.az. The figure represents a 54.1 percent increase compared with the same period in 2025. During the January-June period, around 90 companies from 33 countries used Azercosmos' satellite telecommunications services. Compare

POLAND 30 JUL

Orange launches Dynamic SOC service for businesses in Poland

Orange Poland has introduced a new cybersecurity service for businesses called Dynamic SOC. It is a modular solution for medium-sized and larger companies employing at least 20 people. It is based on three essential security elements: detection, response, and neutralisation of attacks. It protects computers, servers, and infrastructure, detects and blocks threats, and provides rapid response to security incidents. The service includes support from the operator's experts, with 24/7 monitoring. 

BRAZIL 30 JUL

Brazil becomes Starlink's second-largest global market - Ookla

Starlink has established Brazil as its second-largest global market, reaching 791,000 fixed broadband subscriptions (a 1.4% national market share) by May, according to Ookla research. Starlink has captured significant market share in both rural regions, where it holds nearly 10 percent of the market due to low fibre availability, and major urban hubs like Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

PORTUGAL 30 JUL

DStelecom expands fibre network across Cabeceiras de Basto

The Portuguese network operator DStelecom said it plans to significantly upgrade its fibre-optic network throughout Cabeceiras de Basto by September. This expansion marks the first time high-speed internet will reach Gondiaes and Vilar de Cunhas, alongside capacity boosts for existing network infrastructure in Cavez and Cabeceiras de Basto. The upgrade will connect roughly 1,000 additional homes, providing residents with fast, reliable internet on par with major metropolitan areas. This brings DStelecom's t

TAJIKISTAN 30 JUL

Megafon Tajikistan adds 23 base stations in H1, tests 5G

Megafon Tajikistan said that it launched 23 new base stations in the first half of this year, 47 existing base stations were upgraded to the LTE technology, and 85 additional LTE modules were installed on existing LTE base stations. Testing of 5G technology was carried out on the network as well, reaching speeds up to 1.1 Gbps. Megafon said it plans to implement 4T4R technology on 150 LTE base stations in the next stage of the network modernisation.

UNITED STATES 30 JUL

Shentel revenue up 5.5 percent to USD 93.5 million in Q2

Shenandoah Telecoms (Shentel) has reported total revenue of USD 93.5 million for Q2 2026, up 5.5 percent year-on-year; with adjusted EBITDA up 12.9 percent to USD 32 million. The net loss reduced to USD 7.7 million, from a net loss of USD 9 million in Q2 2025. Revenue in Glo Fiber expansion markets was up 32.8 percent year-on-year to USD 26.3 million, with the fibre business now accounting for 51 percent of Shentel's total revenue.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 30 JUL

Padtec partners with Datco to boost Latin American distribution

Brazilian telecommunications supplier Padtec has partnered with Argentina's Grupo Datco to expand the regional reach of its products. Under the agreement, Datco will distribute Padtec's connectivity solutions, including DWDM equipment, routers, and switches, across its sales channels in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Puerto Rico, and Uruguay. The collaboration builds on an 18-year relationship between Padtec and Datco's subsidiary Silica Networks, leveraging decades of shared expertise in optical transport

LATVIA 30 JUL

Latvian smartphone sales down 10% in H1

Smartphone unit sales in Latvia dropped by 10 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, according to figures from the operator Tele2 Latvia. Sales revenues grew by 1 percent. The operator noted the biggest changes in demand in the entry-leve segment, which makes up more than a third of the entire handset market in Latvia.

POLAND 30 JUL

Polish interior ministry announces tender for telecom power systems

The Polish Ministry of Interior and Administration has launched a tender for the purchase of 31 telecommunications power systems. It is part of a broader procurement for aggregation equipment for the government fibre network GovNet. The power systems will be equipped with battery banks, and will also be assembled and fully configured to enable their integration into the WinCN monitoring and management system. The contract includes both the delivery of the equipment and integration with the ministry's existi

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