AT&T offers free Turbo Live tests; launches new Turbo Live season pass
UNITED STATES 09:48

AT&T offers free Turbo Live tests; launches new Turbo Live season pass

AT&T has announced new offers to mark the start of the new football season, allowing fans to experience Turbo Live for free at select professional and college games. Football fans, even non-AT&T customers, can reserve their complimentary Turbo Live VIP connection sport while availability lasts. 

Wildanet reports revenue of GBP 2.51 million for 2025
UNITED KINGDOM 09:36

Wildanet reports revenue of GBP 2.51 million for 2025

UK fibre altnet Wildanet has reported revenue of GBP 2.51 million for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, up from GBP 1.76 million in 2024; with an adjusted EBITDA profit of GBP 4.28 million, compared to a year-earlier loss of GBP 4.31 million. Accounts filed with Companies House show an after-tax loss for the year of GBP 30.20 million, compared to a loss of GBP 74.28 million in 2024. 

DGO adds TyC Sports Fan to LatAm sports offering
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 09:36

DGO adds TyC Sports Fan to LatAm sports offering

DirecTV Latin America, owned by Argentina's Grupo Werthein, has expanded the sports lineup on its DGO streaming platform with the free addition of the TyC Sports Fan channel across Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. The move expands access to Argentine sports content for DGO subscribers in the covered markets at no extra cost, with both live and on-demand programming now available on the service.

Dazn expands sub-Saharan Africa footprint with exclusive La Liga EA Sports deal until 2029
AFRICA 09:30

Dazn expands sub-Saharan Africa footprint with exclusive La Liga EA Sports deal until 2029

Dazn, the global sports entertainment platform, has announced exclusive broadcast rights for La Liga EA Sports across sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons from 2026/27 until 2028/29 inclusive. Subscribers in 48 markets will have live and on-demand access to all 380 La Liga EA Sports matches per season. The agreement marks Dazn's official expansion into Africa, starting at the weekend of 29-30 August 2026.Subscribers will be able to watch games played by renowned clubs such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Atle

Optimum completes USD 6 mln network upgrade in Lubbock, Texas
UNITED STATES 09:28

Optimum completes USD 6 mln network upgrade in Lubbock, Texas

US operator Optimum has completed a USD 6 million network upgrade in Lubbock, Texas, to provide customers with faster, more reliable connectivity. The upgrade involved building an around 100-mile fibre ring to power the backbone of the local network. Optimum is also supporting local community groups, including providing the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lubbock with a USD 5,000 technology grant to upgrade its computer lab; and Bayless Elementary school with a USD 10,000 grant to support STEM learning.

LuLu Exchange adopts revamped eKey 2.0 in partnership with Beyon Connect
BAHRAIN 09:23

LuLu Exchange adopts revamped eKey 2.0 in partnership with Beyon Connect

Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon Group, said it has integrated LuLu Exchange Bahrain into the revamped eKey 2.0 ecosystem. Developed in partnership with Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), the platform enables LuLu Exchange to launch its digital Know Your Customer (eKYC) service through the country's Digital Authentication of National Identity platform. This lets customers complete identity verification rapidly and securely in a few simple steps.

NBI fibre network available to over 76,000 County Cork premises
IRELAND 09:21

NBI fibre network available to over 76,000 County Cork premises

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) said that its high-speed fibre broadband network is now available to more than 76,000 homes, businesses and farms across County Cork, with 23,000 connections made to date. The NBI network is available to a total of 76,817 Cork premises, with build works completed in most rural areas of the county. 

Safaricom Ethiopia opens new retail shop in Gondar city
ETHIOPIA 09:20

Safaricom Ethiopia opens new retail shop in Gondar city

Safaricom Ethiopia has opened its tenth retail branch in Gondar city and is marking the opening with a 30 percent airtime top-up bonus for local customers valid over the next three months. Company executives also conducted market visits across the city to meet with distributors, merchants and sales personnel to assess operational progress and strengthen regional partnerships.

Netalis counts Iliad's founder among new investors after insolvency proceedings
FRANCE 09:18

Netalis counts Iliad's founder among new investors after insolvency proceedings

French B2B operator Netalis has recently changed hands following insolvency proceedings filed by its main shareholder Nasca group, reports Alloforfait citing a statement from the group's president, Nicolas Guillaume. The new owner, a company named NetR, has been created to acquire the operator's assets and brand, with a commitment to preserve employment at Netalis while avoiding disruption for the client base. The four backers of NetR include Iliad's founder Xavier Niel, via his holding NJJ Capital, and Fre

Belgian Total Communications market 2026-Q2
BELGIUM 09:18

Belgian Total Communications market 2026-Q2

Telecompaper's latest report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Belgian telecom market for Q2 2026. It offers valuable insights into subscriber numbers, market revenues, and key trends across fixed and mobile services. The report examines the performance of major players like Proximus, Telenet, and Orange, as well as the impact of new entrants like Digi and MVNOs.

Ethio Telecom awards BYD electric vehicles as prizes to TelePlay promotion winners
EUROPE 09:15

Ethio Telecom awards BYD electric vehicles as prizes to TelePlay promotion winners

Ethio Telecom has awarded three BYD electric vehicles to winners of its TelePlay gaming campaign during a public lottery draw at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa. Overseen by representatives from the Ethiopian Lottery Service, company executives and media partners, the draw marked the culmination of the year-long promotion.

Nick Judd takes over as One New Zealand CEO
NEW ZEALAND 09:11

Nick Judd takes over as One New Zealand CEO

One New Zealand has announced that Nick Judd has officially taken up the role of company CEO. Judd succeeds Jason Paris, who steps down after almost eight years leading the business. Judd joined One New Zealand as CFO in early 2024. Before joining the company, he was CFO at Tourism Holdings and spent more than 15 years at Air New Zealand in senior roles spanning strategy, sales and growth, both in New Zealand and internationally.

COSTA RICA 09:04

Liberty, Starlink activate Costa Rica D2D service

Liberty Costa Rica has officially launched a direct-to-device (D2D) mobile satellite connectivity service in partnership with Starlink, following an agreement reached earlier this year, converting Costa Rica into the first country in Central America to offer the technology. The service extends mobile communications to remote areas without terrestrial coverage and supports connectivity in emergency situations where ground-based networks are unavailable.

UGANDA 09:03

MTN Uganda supports cashless fare payments on buses in Kira

MTN Uganda has partnered with EBus Xpress Kiira to launch a cashless electric bus route in Kira Municipality. Passengers can pay their bus fares digitally via mobile financial services, eliminating the need for cash. MTN Uganda enterprise business unit general manager Ibrahim Senyonga said that digital payments streamline commuting by providing faster, more convenient daily transit.

GLOBAL 08:59

Elisa Industriq tweaks brand name for silicon fault detection platform

Elisa Industriq's silicon manufacturing visibility suite, LineWorks, is getting a minor brand refresh in one of its component modules to better emphasise its capabilities in semiconductor production. The former LineWorks SEC module will now be known as LineWorks FDC, short for Fault Detection and Classification (FDC). Elisa said the rebranding reflects its product's ability to meet FDC workloads in the semiconductor sector, with additional silicon bookings anticipated in the future.

SRI LANKA 08:57

Dialog Axiata launches LankaQR payments at ODEL stores

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata has partnered with ODEL to enable customers to make LankaQR payments through Dialog Pay at more than 10 ODEL stores. Under the terms of the deal, customers can use Dialog Pay to purchase fashion, footwear, accessories, beauty products, home decor, gifts and other lifestyle products available at ODEL stores.

UNITED STATES 08:52

Amazon marks opening of Arlington Community High School at HQ2

Amazon will celebrate the opening of Arlington Community High School (ACHS) at its Metropolitan Park HQ2 in Arlington on Monday 31 August. The school covers over 30,000 sq ft of space across two floors at 1450 Eads St in National Landing, with its own dedicated entrance. Amazon has covered the entire cost of the development, including custom classroom design, common areas, and teacher facilities. The students will also have direct access to the 2.5-acre public park at Metropolitan Park, community garden and

KENYA 08:50

Telkom Kenya commits KES 1 bln to expand 3G, 4G and fibre

Telkom Kenya has announced a KES 1 billion investment programme to expand mobile coverage and improve service quality as it aims to compete more effectively with market leaders Safaricom and Airtel, The Kenyan Wall Street reported. The capital outlay will focus on expanding and optimising Telkom's 4G and 3G networks, alongside upgrades to its transmission, access, and IT infrastructure.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:44

EE hosting 'Parents Evening' online safety sessions in stores

EE is hosting 'Parents Evening' sessions in its High Street stores ahead of the new school year, offering 36,000 hours of online safety appointments for parents to help families manage online safety and social media use. Parents/guardians can book free, one-to-one 30-minute appointments in hundreds of stores during September. 

AUSTRIA 08:43

Magenta Telekom introduces new XL fibre broadband tariff with speeds up to 2 Gbps

Magenta Telekom has introduced its new XL fibre broadband tariff providing service at speeds of up to 2 Gbps. It costs EUR 84.41 per month instead of EUR 99.90 with a 24-month contract for new customers, or with Magenta Family. Magenta Family offers a discount for families signing up for both a mobile plan and an internet plan. Without Magenta Family, the regular monthly basic fee of EUR 99.90 applies starting from the 25th month.

UNITED STATES 08:40

FCC clears Innovation Zone for rural wireless research at Iowa State University

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given the go-ahead for a new Innovation Zone concession sited at Iowa State University's ARA (Agriculture and Rural Communities) research laboratory. The FCC-endorsed Innovation Zone will be dedicated to rural telecoms innovation including cellular products and services that support precision farming of crops and livestock. Innovation Zone sites enable holders of experimental US licence holders to trial cellular and multi-modal wireless innovations in envir

CONGO 08:36

Congolese telecoms regulator ARPCE dismantles sixth illegal SIM box network in Brazzaville

The Regulatory Agency for Posts and Electronic Communications (ARPCE) of the Republic of Congo has dismantled another SIM box fraud network in Brazzaville, the sixth this year. Supported by security forces, sworn ARPCE officers raided a location in the Massengo (Domaine) neighbourhood of Brazzaville on 21 August. Authorities seized two sixteen-port SIM boxes, a D-Link modem, a laptop and an automatic battery-recharging system. Investigators also recovered 30 Ugandan phone numbers used in the fraudulent sche

SPAIN 08:33

Satellite D2D plugged mobile coverage gaps during Spain wildfires - study

Spain's largest recorded wildfire, which burned more than 60,000 hectares across Avila, Madrid and Toledo in late July 2026, knocked out mobile coverage in dozens of rural communities and prompted MasOrange and Starlink to open their five-month-old satellite direct-to-device (D2D) pilot in northern Spain to Movistar (Telefonica) and MasOrange customers under an exceptional permit from the government. The move successfully plugged gaps in areas where terrestrial service had degraded most, according to an ana

UNITED KINGDOM 08:29

Sky wins planning approval for new Livingston campus

Sky has won planning permission for its new campus in Livingston, Scotland. The new workplace development in West Lothian will create a sustainable campus for its existing workforce of around 3,000 employees. It will replace four buildings at Kirkton Campus and leased space on the Alba Campus to create a new 15-acre site with over 21,000 sq mt of space. It will include improved green areas and flexible workspaces. 

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