Colombia nears 10.5 mln fixed broadband lines and tops 10 mln 5G connections in Q1
COLOMBIA 09:27

Colombia nears 10.5 mln fixed broadband lines and tops 10 mln 5G connections in Q1

Colombia reached 10.49 million fixed broadband lines at the end of the first quarter of 2026, up around 950,000 year on year, according to the latest quarterly report from the country's ICT ministry Mintic. Bogota once again ranked as the leading region with 31 accesses per 100 inhabitants, well above the national average of 19 accesses, while average speed climbed to 255.2 Mbps nationwide at the end of Q1, up 17.5 Mbps year on year.

MTN commits ZAR 332 mln to upgrade Limpopo network
SOUTH AFRICA 09:26

MTN commits ZAR 332 mln to upgrade Limpopo network

MTN South Africa will invest ZAR 332 million into Limpopo's network infrastructure during the 2026 financial year to expand connectivity, strengthen capacity, and enhance service resilience across the province. MTN operates nearly 1,000 LTE-enabled sites and over 100 active 5G sites in Limpopo. As part of the FY26 rollout, the operator said it plans to modernise 38 network sites and deploy over 100 massive MIMO upgrades.

MTS launches AI training courses for disabled people
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:24

MTS launches AI training courses for disabled people

Russian operator MTS announced the start of registration for the "Everyone Included" training programme, developed jointly with its unit MWS AI. It is an online course on the application of AI tools in work tasks and digital professions for people with disabilities and other health conditions. Registration is open until 21 August.

Eutelsat organic revenue grows 8% in June quarter, LEO business up 82%
GLOBAL 09:23

Eutelsat organic revenue grows 8% in June quarter, LEO business up 82%

Eutelsat Group reported an acceleration in revenue growth during the three months to June, its fiscal fourth quarter, supported by continued strong momentum at its OneWeb LEO (Low Earth Orbit) operations. Overall revenue increased 8 percent on a like-for-like basis to EUR 351 million, while growth across the operating verticals improved to 7 percent, compared with 1 percent in the previous quarter.

Thaicom's revenue jumps nearly 10% in Q2 boosted by domestic satellite projects
THAILAND 09:22

Thaicom's revenue jumps nearly 10% in Q2 boosted by domestic satellite projects

Thaicom posted total revenue from sales and services of THB 497 million for the second quarter of 2026, which represents a sequential increase of 9.7 percent from THB 453 million in the first quarter of this year. Thaicom says this increase was primarily driven by higher revenue from satellite and related services provided to domestic customers, particularly revenue from the construction project to expand the ground station for Globalstar to support its new communication technologies and services, which Tha

Citymesh supports Belgian police with VLOS drone for coast operations
BELGIUM 09:21

Citymesh supports Belgian police with VLOS drone for coast operations

Citymesh announced it's working with the Belgian coast guard this summer on the deployment of a drone for air observation. The AVY Aera 4 VTOL drone is helping police combat people smuggling amid an increase in attempts to cross the English Channel during the warm months. Citymesh is providing system integration, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) guidance, training, and regulatory and technical support. The project means both local and federal police have access to live video images during operations. 

T-Mobile US brings back Friday Night 5G Lights competition
UNITED STATES 09:19

T-Mobile US brings back Friday Night 5G Lights competition

T-Mobile US is bringing back the 'Friday Night 5G Lights' competition for a third season, allowing small-town high schools to celebrate their communities and win prizes. The new season competition sees T-Mobile more than double its investment in small-town communities, with total prizes of over USD 8.4 million available. There is also a new divisional bracket format, and the return of the USD 1 million football field upgrade top prize. 

Cable One posts Q2 loss of nearly USD 1.2 bln after asset writedowns
UNITED STATES 09:16

Cable One posts Q2 loss of nearly USD 1.2 bln after asset writedowns

US operator Cable One reported a net loss of USD 1.165 billion for the second quarter, hurt by impairment charges to write down the value of its cable networks amid ongoing cord-cutting. That compares to a loss of USD 438 million in the same period in 2025. Revenues for the three months to June fell 8.4 percent year-on-year to USD 349 million, and adjusted EBITDA was down 14.6 percent to USD 173 million.

Swisscom overhauls Swiss management to mirror Italian business
SWITZERLAND 09:04

Swisscom overhauls Swiss management to mirror Italian business

Swisscom is overhauling its governance structure in its main market Switzerland to mirror the model in place for Vodafone Italia acquired in 2024. Like the Italian business, Swisscom has appointed a dedicated CEO, Dirk Wierzbitzki, and CFO, Rolf Stettler, for its Swiss operations, effective from 01 January 2027. Wierzbitzki has been with Swisscom since 2010 and leads the Residential Customers division since 2016 as a member of the Swisscom Switzerland Executive Committee. He previously held various leadersh

Tigo and Personal secure 5G spectrum in Paraguay tender
PARAGUAY 09:04

Tigo and Personal secure 5G spectrum in Paraguay tender

Paraguayan operators Tigo (Millicom) and Personal (Telecom Argentina) have been awarded licences in the second tender for 5G-compatible spectrum run by the country's communications regulator Conatel. The watchdog said Tigo and Personal were the only bidders in the auction for spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz frequency bands. Rivals Claro and Nubicom previously secured 5G spectrum in last year's 3.5 GHz band tender.

CAT allows GBP 5 bln Google search advertising claim to proceed
UNITED KINGDOM 09:00

CAT allows GBP 5 bln Google search advertising claim to proceed

The UK's Competition and Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has approved a GBP 5 billion collective search advertising action claim against Google, allowing the case to proceed on an opt-out basis. The court rejected Google's argument that the case should be certified on an opt-in basis. The claim is being brought by Or Brook Class Representative, set up by competition law specialist Dr Or Brook.

Liquid Intelligent Technologies meets with Communications Authority of Kenya
KENYA 08:55

Liquid Intelligent Technologies meets with Communications Authority of Kenya

Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) director general David Mugonyi hosted a delegation from Liquid Intelligent Technologies Kenya, led by CEO Neeraj Pradhan, to discuss strategic opportunities for cross-sector collaboration aimed at accelerating the growth of the nation's communications industry. The high-level meeting focused on driving innovation and expanding digital infrastructure across Kenya. 

CHINA 08:54

China's cyber agency to begin scrutiny of Palo Alto Networks products

China's internet content and cybersecurity regulator has launched an investigation into network security products marketed by US vendor Palo Alto Networks. Xinhua News cites a statement issued by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) confirming the probe on 06 August.  CAC's review will aim to prevent dangers that could impact the stable operation of critical IT infrastructure, while averting broader cybersecurity risks and enhancing national security. The administration says the review will be condu

GERMANY 08:52

ProSiebenSat.1 sees revenues fall but EBITDA improve in Q2

German private broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 said revenues decreased while EBITDA improved in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. Revenues fell by 2 percent year-on-year in Q2 to EUR 768 million, on an organic basis, adjusted for currency and portfolio effects. The company  underlined that the decline is in line with expectations, given the challenging market and economic environment. Both revenues generated through the entertainment segment and advertising revenues declined in the first half of thi

JAPAN 08:50

IIJ revenue growth acclerates to 27% in Q1 on demand for SI services

Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) reported revenue of JPY 97.6 billion for its fiscal first quarter to June, up 27.1 percent from a year earlier thanks to a boost from a large project in Singapore. Operating profit rose 9.2 percent to JPY 6.6 billion, and net profit increased 16.4 percent to JPY 4.4 billion. 

UNITED KINGDOM 08:45

Commsworld reports revenue of GBP 36.9 million for 2025

Commsworld, Edinburgh-based telecoms services provider, has reported revenue of GBP 36.9 million for 2025, in line with 2024, with an increase in higher-value recurring revenues. Pre-tax profit fell to GBP 3.6 million, from GBP 4.7 million a year earlier; with EBITDA down to GBP 6.2 million, from GBP 7 million. The results are in line with expectations. Commsworld CEO Steve Langmead said the results show that the company is in "very good health", with recurring revenue growth and strong cash generation. 

ITALY 08:35

Very Mobile activates sub-EUR 5 'winback' plan with 250GB

Very Mobile, the low-cost brand of Italian operator WindTre, has relaunched a 'winback' offer with 250GB of data for under EUR 5 a month targeted at former customers, reports Mondo Mobile Web, citing SMS sent to users. The rate, dubbed Very 4.99 250 Giga Winback, comes with unlimited minutes and texts to all national landline and mobile numbers as well as the 250GB data bundle at fastest possible 5G speeds for EUR 4.99 a month.

UNITED STATES 08:35

Charter raises USD 4.75 bln in debt offering for Cox takeover

Charter Communications has raised USD 4.75 billion in a debt issue to help fund its planned takeover of Cox Communications. The issue includes USD 1.75 billion of 6.05 percent notes due 2032, USD 1.0 billion of 6.60 percent notes due 2034, USD 1.0 billion in 6.95 percent notes due 2036 and USD 1.0 billion of 7.85 percent of notes due 2056. The offering of senior secured notes is expected to close 18 August.

PHILIPPINES 08:34

Hurricane Electric launches third PoP in Philippines at STT Makati data centre

Hurricane Electric has deployed a new point of presence (PoP) at the STT Makati data centre, marking its third location in the Philippines. The site is designed to provide regional organizations with direct connections to Hurricane Electric's IPv4 and IPv6 routing infrastructure.

MALDIVES 08:26

Ooredoo Maldives appoints new board members and company secretary

Ooredoo Maldives has restructured its leadership board with the appointment of a new chairman, two non-executive directors, and a company secretary, effective 1 August. In the changes, Ahmad Abdulaziz A A Al-Naema, Ooredoo group's regional CEO for North Africa and Asia, takes on the role of chairman and independent, non-executive director. Former Ooredoo Maldives CEO Khalid Hassan M A Al-Hamadi joins the board as a non-independent, non-executive director, alongside Ooredoo group chief procurement officer Sa

MOZAMBIQUE 08:25

Mozambique university opens solar-powered data centre

Mozambique's Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM) has inaugurated a solar-powered data centre designed to boost system interoperability, research capabilities, and administrative connectivity across the university, AIM reported. The newly built facility replaces legacy infrastructure with a purpose-built environment featuring primary solar power integration, precision climate control, environmental monitoring, and enhanced security systems.

JAPAN 08:23

Secondhand smartphone demand increases in Japan after Apple raises iPhone prices

Resellers in Japan are reporting increased demand for second-hand smartphones after Apple raised prices for iPhones, the Japan Times reports. Nicosuma, an online marketplace for used smartphones, said it saw a rush of sales in the hours after Apple's announcement on 18 July, with orders more than doubling compared to the same period the previous day and a week earlier. The weak yen is expected to drive further demand for refurbished phones in the face of rising prices for new devices. 

SPAIN 08:20

Amazon Leo inks official distribution deal with Spain's Ibsat

Spanish satellite connectivity provider Ibsat, a subsidiary of Bluetel Wireless, has signed an agreement to serve as an authorised distributor of Amazon Leo services throughout Spain and Portugal. Under the deal, Ibsat will act as an official reseller of Amazon Leo's satellite internet to the more than 80 local ISPs and agents that are part of its ecosystem in the Iberian peninsula.

JAPAN 08:14

Mubadala considers JPY 1 trillion investment in new Akita AI data centre - report

The United Arab Emirates is considering investing as much as JPY 1 trillion (USD 6.3 billion) to build an AI data centre in Japan, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment would lead the funding of a 500-MW project in Akita Prefecture, which may include other foreign and domestic investors, the report said. Once completed, it could become the largest data centre in Japan.

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