Ooredoo Maldives provides new data and TV bundles for World Cup
MALDIVES 12:21

Ooredoo Maldives provides new data and TV bundles for World Cup

Ooredoo Maldives has launched its 'Futuboalha Foari' campaign of FIFA World Cup promotions for its prepaid, postpaid and SuperNet services. Customers upgrading their SuperNet Unlimited plans stand a chance to win a 75-inch Hisense television set. The campaign includes exclusive Medianet packages, SuperNet upgrade offers and device financing options.

MTN South Africa offers DStv Stream data with top-ups to enable FIFA World Cup viewing
SOUTH AFRICA 12:16

MTN South Africa offers DStv Stream data with top-ups to enable FIFA World Cup viewing

MultiChoice's DStv has teamed up with MTN South Africa to make the FIFA World Cup 2026 more accessible. Under the deal, MTN South Africa customers receive free DStv Stream data with recharges, redeemable via the MyMTN SA App. From 11 June until 19 July, MTN South Africa customers who top up by ZAR 50 or more in a day will receive 1 GB of free data to watch the men's football tournament on DStv Stream. MTN offers an extra 1 GB free every time Bafana Bafana scores, under the slogan, 'It's a goal, it's a gig'.

Macra praises TNM's investment in network quality after visit
MALAWI 12:10

Macra praises TNM's investment in network quality after visit

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has praised Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) for its ongoing investments to boost network quality and service reliability across the country. This upgrade ensures the delivery of high-quality, reliable telecommunications services to Malawians nationwide, said Macra board chairperson Chancy Gondwe during a familiarisation tour of TNM's Limbe Call Centre. He said the new board was impressed by TNM's network expansion, calling it clear proof of the company's

Telefonica Tech secures Castilla y Leon smart water contract
SPAIN 12:07

Telefonica Tech secures Castilla y Leon smart water contract

Telefonica's digital business unit Telefonica Tech has secured a contract to digitise the water cycle in Spain's Castilla y Leon region. The 10-year deal awarded by regional infrastructure agency SOMACYL covers the replacement of manual meter readings with automated, secure remote monitoring to improve efficiency in water distribution and resource use.

Morocco's Medi1TV launches in Mali
MALI 12:07

Morocco's Medi1TV launches in Mali

Moroccan news channel Medi1TV has expanded its West African footprint after securing official television broadcasting authorisation from Mali's High Authority for Communication (HAC). It has been approved to manage production, set up local operations and air regional programming. This partnership enhances bilateral media cooperation between Morocco and Mali. 

Dan Durn departs Adobe for Marvell CFO brief
GLOBAL 11:57

Dan Durn departs Adobe for Marvell CFO brief

Marvell has announced that Dan Durn will step down from the board of directors to take up a permanent executive position as its chief financial officer. Durn has been on Marvell's board since April 2024 but has had an executive contract with Adobe since 2021, serving as the latter's CFO and executive VP for finance, technology, security and operations until earlier this month.

Murena introduces update to privacy-focused smartphone OS, gains Gigaset as handset supplier
GLOBAL 11:52

Murena introduces update to privacy-focused smartphone OS, gains Gigaset as handset supplier

Murena has announced the fourth major iteration of its privacy-first mobile operating system /e/OS, introducing a new video calling function and secure back-ups for user data. Its /e/OS version 4.0 also brings a tweaked user interface along with improvements to the web office platform Murena Workspace; a one-click migration assistant for Gmail address books, emails and Google Drive files; and a new maps and navigation app. The GUI update brings additional wallpapers in warm colour palettes and a modest rede

Nordic countries test White Rabbit fibre method for accurate timing services
SCANDINAVIA 11:47

Nordic countries test White Rabbit fibre method for accurate timing services

The Nordic countries' research and education network, NordUnet, has announced a pilot with the region's national metrology institutes to look into the use of fibre-optic networks to distribute time services with very high accuracy. The pilot is based on the White Rabbit protocol developed at CERN in 2008 to enable extreme accuracy for experiments there. Metrology institutes offer high-precision time sources, usually atomic clocks, and distribute time signals by radio or satellite services such as GPS, but b

Orange Spain 'Key Plays' feature launched on all devices
SPAIN 11:34

Orange Spain 'Key Plays' feature launched on all devices

Orange Spain (MasOrange) announced ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup that its "Jugadas Clave" ("Key Plays") feature is now available on all Orange TV compatible devices. Debuted at the start of the year, the tool allows viewers to replay key moments from live football matches directly on their screens without interrupting the main feed. Users can review events like fouls, saves and goals alongside real-time statistics for greater interactivity with their favourite teams and players.

ITV has peak audience of 7.7 mln viewers for opening World Cup game
UNITED KINGDOM 11:34

ITV has peak audience of 7.7 mln viewers for opening World Cup game

UK broadcaster ITV registered a peak audience of 7.7 million viewers across TV and streaming for its coverage of the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 11 June. This is the highest peak audience across UK commercial TV and streaming so far in 2026. It was also ITV's largest 16-34 audience of 2026 so far at 861,000 viewers. An average of 6.6 million viewers watched the game across ITV1 and ITVX from start to finish. 

VeloxServ adds new multi-gig Openreach products
UNITED KINGDOM 11:29

VeloxServ adds new multi-gig Openreach products

VeloxServ, UK wholesale fibre network operator, has extended its connectivity offering with new multi-gig Openreach broadband services, including 1.8 Gbps and 1.2 Gbps products. VeloxServ's wholesale aggregation platform gives partners access to a wide range of connectivity options. The new multi-gig products provide increased capacity for bandwidth-intensive applications; and improved performance for collaboration platforms, cloud services and large data transfers. 

BT connects Mid Wales business parks to full-fibre broadband
UNITED KINGDOM 11:24

BT connects Mid Wales business parks to full-fibre broadband

BT has signed an agreement with Growing Mid Wales to provide business parks across Powys and Ceredigion with access to full-fibre, gigabit-capable broadband connectivity. The Business Park FTTP Project is part of the GBP 110 million Growing Mid Wales Digital Programme and wider Mid Wales Growth Deal. The contract will also see BT provide digital skills support for SMEs across Mid Wales. 

IRELAND 11:14

FTTP subscriber lines in Ireland reach 1.09 million in Q1 - ComReg

The total number of FTTP subscriber lines in Ireland reached 1.09 million in Q1 2026, to account for 62 percent of all fixed broadband subscriber lines, according to the latest quarterly communications market data from regulator ComReg. Total fixed broadband subscriber lines reached 1.77 million, up 4 percent from Q1 2025. FTTP is available to 86 percent of all Irish premises, with gigabit broadband available to 91 percent.

KUWAIT 11:11

Oman and Kuwait sign MoU on cybersecurity and standards

Kuwait and Oman have signed a new cybersecurity MoU to strengthen cooperation in threat intelligence sharing, joint training programmes, incident response and critical infrastructure protection, The Observer reported. It also lays the groundwork for future collaboration in AI-powered cyber defence, encryption technologies, and unified security standards across the GCC region. The deals were signed at the eleventh session of the Oman-Kuwait joint committee, co-chaired by Omani foreign minister Sayyid Badr bi

NIGERIA 11:05

Nigeria reaches 241,000 dot ng domain registrations

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has surpassed 241,000 active .ng domain registrations as part of its ongoing campaign to drive wider nationwide adoption, The Leadership reported. NiRA president Adesola Akinsanya said the association is shifting its focus from raw registration growth to driving deep, widespread adoption by businesses, government organisations, schools, and individual users. He noted that despite steady growth in recent years, significant opportunities remain to expand th

UNITED STATES 11:05

Comcast delivers smart campus upgrade for MLS team Philadelphia Union

Comcast subsidiary Comcast Smart Solutions has partnered with Major League Soccer (MLS) team Philadelphia Union to upgrade Subaru Park stadium and WSFS Bank Sportsplex into a smart campus. The upgrade includes AI-enabled lighting systems and EV charging stations to deliver an enhanced matchday experience for fans. The core of this upgrade is the Comcast Business Metro Ethernet network, providing the scalable bandwidth required for data-intensive smart campus solutions.

NAMIBIA 11:00

Telecom Namibia and Angolan space agency sign Angosat-2 satellite deal

Telecom Namibia and Angola's National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) have agreed to use the Angosat-2 satellite platform to deliver internet, voice and VPN services to remote and underserved locations in Namibia. The deal was made at ANGOTIC 2026 in Luanda. The pilot commercial agreement transitions the successful Angosat-2 proof of concept into a live network trial. Telecom Namibia will evaluate the satellite's technical performance, service capabilities, and commercial viability under real oper

NETHERLANDS 10:58

Dutch Mobile Operators 2026-Q1

This latest report from Telecompaper's continued research into developments in the Dutch communication services market looks at the leading Dutch mobile network operators: KPN, Vodafone, Odido and the MVNO market. It analyses first quarter 2026 results, both revenue and subscriber base, and compares the findings with results in the previous quarters and year.

UNITED STATES 10:53

Google Cloud to withdraw CBRS coordination service

Google Cloud is retiring its Spectrum Access System (SAS) for US CBRS customers on 10 June, 2027. A notice informs Google Cloud clients they must find a new SAS provider ahead of the 2027 deadline, and the service is already unavailable for new customers. SAS systems are used to coordinate frequency activity in the CBRS band by allocating users to one of three access and authorisation tiers. This measure prevents clashes with radio spectrum allocated to incumbent users such as the US Navy and between unlice

FRANCE 10:50

French fibre net additions slow to 600,000 in Q1

The number of FTTP connections across mainland France and the overseas territories reached 27.68 million at end-March, or nearly 84 percent of the fixed broadband installed base, according to telecom regulator Arcep. This represents a net increase of nearly 600,000 since end-December, down from approximately 740,000 both in the previous quarter and in the year-earlier period. The fibre take-up rate remained on a gradual upward trend, with 65 percent of end-users able to access FTTP services opting to do so,

GLOBAL 10:48

Skyworks achieves 89% and 93% tender rates on Qorvo notes ahead of merger

Skyworks Solutions has provided details of a tender exchange offered to holders of certain Qorvo notes due in 2029 and 2031, ahead of a planned merger between the two companies. Under the proposal, Skyworks is committed to replacing tendered 2029 Qorvo notes priced at 4.375 percent and 2031 senior notes priced at 3.375 percent. The company reports that just over 89.4 percent of the outstanding principal in the 2029 Qorvo notes was validly tendered, equating to around USD 760.1 million. The corresponding fig

UNITED STATES 10:43

Boldyn activates Wi-Fi network at more BART stations

Boldyn Networks has activated free Wi-Fi 6E connectivity for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) passengers at four more busy stations in the San Francisco Bay Area. These stations are 16th St/Mission, 24th St/Mission, Balboa Park and Glen Park. This boosts the total number of BART stations with free Wi-Fi to nine, with the new stations activated ahead of the area hosting FIFA World Cup events.

EUROPE 10:30

GSMA says mobile sector effect on GDP rises 14% in 2025

The effect of the mobile industry on the EU's GDP increased by 14 percent in 2025 to EUR 1.15 trillion, according to 'The Mobile Economy Europe 2026' report from the GSMA. The report finds that Europe's mobile sector now directly accounts for 6.1 percent, up from 5.5 percent or a EUR 1.01 trillion contribution in 2024. It said that EUR 820 billion came from productivity, as using mobile phones and mobile internet apps made obtaining information more efficient, and accelerated processes and communications.

NETHERLANDS 10:25

Dutch tax authority moves IT in-house for digital autonomy

The Dutch tax authority (Belastingdienst) is pursuing a strategy aimed at digital autonomy, according to a letter sent to parliament by State Secretary Eerenberg of the Ministry of Finance. The authority is following four tracks: expanding in-house IT development and management, increasing capacity in its own data centres, applying open-source software more widely, and intervening where necessary in ongoing IT projects.

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