Telia Estonia drops channel TBN Baltia
ESTONIA 06:32

Telia Estonia drops channel TBN Baltia

Telia Estonia said that it has excluded the TV channel TBN Baltia from its pay-TV lineup. The decision was taken because the broadcaster had stopped airing the channel for an unspecified period. The regional Christian TV channel TBN Baltia had been run by the Trinity Broadcasting Network.

MTN sees double-digit growth in H1 revenue, adjusted EPS, plans impairment on Iran stake
AFRICA 06:31

MTN sees double-digit growth in H1 revenue, adjusted EPS, plans impairment on Iran stake

MTN Group said it anticipates strong first-half earnings expansion and robust free cash flow generation for the six months ending 30 June, driven by solid commercial execution across its primary African markets. According to a trading statement released to the stock exchange, overall service revenue grew in line with the group's medium-term guidance target of high-teens percentage growth, backed by healthy cash upstreaming from its operating subsidiaries. When full H1 results are released on 24 August, the

Google passes 1 bln monthly users for Gemini app
GLOBAL 06:27

Google passes 1 bln monthly users for Gemini app

Google announced it has passed 1 billion monthly active users for its AI assistant Gemini's app. The company said 63 percent of people talk out loud to the app, and one in five use a camera or screen share to communicate with the AI. While most of the adoption was driven by the installation of the Gemini app on Android devices, Google said one in ten users are on an Apple device. 

Optus completes Phase 1 of Project Aurora, undocks mission extension vehicle from D3 satellite
AUSTRALIA 06:08

Optus completes Phase 1 of Project Aurora, undocks mission extension vehicle from D3 satellite

Australian operator Optus has completed the first phase of Project Aurora, a mission aimed at extending the operational life of its Optus D3 satellite. The phase ended with the successful undocking of the mission extension vehicle (MEV) from the satellite.

Silknet starts construction of Tier-3 data centre in Tbilisi
GEORGIA 05:58

Silknet starts construction of Tier-3 data centre in Tbilisi

Georgian operator Silknet has started construction of Georgia's first Tier-3 certified commercial data centre in Tbilisi. The facility will be developed by Silknet and operated by Silk Cloud, Silknet's wholly owned cloud and managed services subsidiary. It will deliver 2 MW of capacity designed to support cloud computing, AI workloads, and enterprise services. The facility is expected to be operational by 2027.The data centre was engineered to obtain Uptime Tier-3 certification.

Vivo launches S2 smartphone with 7050 mAh battery in India
INDIA 05:20

Vivo launches S2 smartphone with 7050 mAh battery in India

Vivo has started sales of the Vivo S2 mid-range smartphone in India. The Vivo S2 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo processor and includes a 7,050 mAh battery. The smartphone runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16.

Keppel secures Singapore FBO licence for Kruger Cable System
SINGAPORE 04:57

Keppel secures Singapore FBO licence for Kruger Cable System

Keppel has announced that its Connectivity Division's subsidiary Keppel Kruger Holdings (KKH) has been granted a facilities-based operator (FBO) licence by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore. The FBO licence will allow KKH to own, operate and maintain telecommunications infrastructure in Singapore and to provide telecommunications services in connection with the Kruger Cable System.

Vodafone Turkiye service revenue hits TRY 38 billion as mobile subscriber base tops 25 million in June quarter
TURKEY 11 AUG

Vodafone Turkiye service revenue hits TRY 38 billion as mobile subscriber base tops 25 million in June quarter

Vodafone Turkiye posted service revenue of TRY 38.2 billion for its first quarter ended 30 June 2026. The operator ended June with 25.4 million mobile subscribers. Vodafone Turkiye's total number of mobile subscribers, including M2M (machine-to-machine communication), was 32.3 million at 30 June. The operator also reports that its postpaid subscriber base increased by 88,000 during the quarter to 21.8 million, accounting for 85.8 percent of total mobile subscribers.

Vodafone tests Multi-Band Multi-Beam radio link antenna technology on live network in Istanbul
TURKEY 11 AUG

Vodafone tests Multi-Band Multi-Beam radio link antenna technology on live network in Istanbul

Vodafone Turkiye reports it has successfully tested a new-generation Radio Link technology on its live network that allows multiple connections to be managed through a single antenna. Vodafone tested its Multi-Band Multi-Beam (MB2) Radio Link Antenna service on its live network in Istanbul. The technology is designed to make better use of existing network infrastructure and help meet growing connectivity demands.

Zen survey shows network outages threaten business revenue
UNITED KINGDOM 11 AUG

Zen survey shows network outages threaten business revenue

New research from UK ISP Zen Internet shows that network outages are a direct threat to business revenue, operations and customer experience. Half (51%) of UK technology leaders say network resilience is critical to their business, and that outrages would have a major impact on revenue, operations or customers. The majority (94%) of technology leaders say network resilience is important to their company's success. However, over three quarters (78%) say change is being slowed down by technology complexity, w

Comcast, Colt partner to automate global enterprise connectivity
GLOBAL 11 AUG

Comcast, Colt partner to automate global enterprise connectivity

Comcast Business and Colt Technology Services have launched a new programme through the Comcast Business Innovation Lab to automate global enterprise connectivity. They are working on API-enabled interoperability across their networks and service platforms, based on Mplify Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) standards. This will allow enterprise customers in North America and Europe to confirm locations, get quotes and launch service across both Comcast and Colt networks in a single, coordinated process.

Adtran and GoCare integration delivers proactive outage updates at US regional carrier
UNITED STATES 11 AUG

Adtran and GoCare integration delivers proactive outage updates at US regional carrier

Telephone Electronics Corporation (TEC), a regional US fibre provider active in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, is benefiting from faster downtime remediation and fewer tickets thanks to a deployment integrated with Adtran's Mosaic One suite. Adtran said TEC was utilising GoCare's OutageIQ platform, a software product designed to notify subscribers of ongoing outages via SMS messages and voice channels.

GLOBAL 11 AUG

Spotify to roll out labels for AI-generated artists

Spotfiy has announced the launch of a new label for AI-generated artists to build customer trust in human artist authenticity. The new AI Persona badge will be displayed from mid-September on some artist profiles to indicate that their identity might be AI-generated and not be a real person. AI Personas will not be included in algorithmic or editorial recommendations by default. Users will only see music from AI Personas in their feeds if they follow one. 

KUWAIT 11 AUG

Ooredoo Kuwait organises expert learning sessions to foster employee upskilling

Ooredoo Kuwait has launched 'Beyond the Role', an educational series aimed at broadening employee perspectives and instilling a culture of continuous learning. Designed to extend professional growth past day-to-day duties, the initiative equips teams with broader industry insights to navigate an evolving global landscape. Functioning as an interactive knowledge-sharing hub, Beyond the Role connects employees directly with leading subject-matter experts. Through open dialogue and collaborative learning, the

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11 AUG

Space42 signs contract for Autonomous A2Z testing in UAE

Space42 has signed a USD 7 million commercial agreement with Autonomous A2Z (A2Z), South Korea's autonomous driving company, to deploy Level 4 mobility solutions across the UAE. Marking the first commercial contract under their broader partnership, this direct supply agreement operates independently of the joint venture the two companies announced in 2025 to scale intelligent mobility over the long term.

GHANA 11 AUG

Telecel Ghana launches biodegradable Sim

Telecel Ghana has launched the biodegradable Eco-SIM. Made with 90 percent less plastic, Telecel's Eco-Sim delivers the same voice, data and digital experience customers expect with a significantly lower environmental footprint.

GLOBAL 11 AUG

NGMN outlines agentic AI roadmap towards Level 4 autonomy in mobile networks

The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance has published its current view on pathways to agentic AI adoption in cellular infrastructures. NGMN's third-phase Network Automation and Autonomy paper provides a reference framework to assist with the selection of network components capable of driving agentic AI-based automation. The analysis aims to benchmark available open-source ecosystems for agentic deployment along with relevant technology standards, and also examines key factors in achieving safe,

BAHRAIN 11 AUG

STC Pay launches in-app payment authentication in Bahrain

STC Pay Bahrain has launched STC Pay Secure Approve, an in-app transaction authentication feature for online card payments. Replacing traditional SMS and email One-Time Passwords (OTPs), the feature is designed to tackle rising security threats like interception, phishing, and SIM swap fraud. Secure Approve enhances transparency by displaying the exact merchant name and transaction amount in real time. Customers can then securely confirm or decline payments using their existing in-app credentials and native

ARMENIA 11 AUG

Firebird launches CIS region's largest AI factory in Armenia

Firebird launched what it claims is the CIS region's largest AI factory in Armenia, establishing a new AI computing hub powered by Nvidia accelerated computing and Dell Technologies AI infrastructure. Firebird's AI factory targets developers, startups, enterprises, universities and public institutions, providing the compute to build and scale AI at home. Firebird plans to deploy more than 70,000 Nvidia Rubin and Blackwell GPUs and 300 MW of AI infrastructure capacity in Armenia by the end of 2027. 

SLOVAKIA 11 AUG

Cetin selects Radcom for AI-driven assurance across mobile network in Slovakia

Radcom announced that Slovak wholesale operator Cetin has selected Radcom under a multi-year contract to deploy an end-to-end service assurance solution across its mobile network, spanning the radio access network (RAN) to the core. Radcom will replace the legacy assurance provider and deliver an AI-driven next-generation solution, promising superior customer experiences based on service-level agreements and a unified data analytics foundation for Cetin's transition to a cloud-native network.

CZECH REPUBLIC 11 AUG

T-Mobile Czechia announces CZK 1.5 mln grant call for 30th birthday

T-Mobile Czech Republic, on the occasion of its 30-year anniversary, has opened a new grant call called '30 Places Where People Connect'. In cooperation with the Via Foundation, it will distribute a total of CZK 1.5 million among 30 community projects from smaller towns and villages with up to 10,000 inhabitants. The aim is to support initiatives that connect local residents across generations and different groups and bring lasting benefits to the entire community.

KENYA 11 AUG

Safaricom faces lawsuit over number recycling and withheld customer balances

Kenyan operator Safaricom is facing a class action lawsuit over its SIM card deactivation policies, number recycling practices, and the alleged withholding of customer funds, EastleighVoice reported. The lawsuit claims Safaricom illegally reallocates inactive numbers without returning or transferring remaining balances, including M-Pesa mobile money, to the original account holders.

UNITED STATES 11 AUG

T-Mobile US completes sale of 800 MHz spectrum to Grain

T-Mobile US has completed the sale of its 800 MHz spectrum assets to Grain Management. In return, T-Mobile got USD 2.9 billion cash and Grain's 600 MHz spectrum licences. The deal was announced in March 2025 and received FCC approval at start-July 2026. TAP Advisors acted as financial advisor for T-Mobile, with DLP Piper and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton acting as legal advisors.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11 AUG

E& launches NetSecure360 for enterprise network security and assessment

E& UAE has launched NetSecure360, a network assessment, management and security platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses across the UAE protect their IT operations, identify system vulnerabilities, and access expert technical support. The platform helps businesses monitor network performance issues and identify operational threats, providing greater visibility into their overall network environment alongside round-the-clock specialized support.

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