T-Mobile US offers latest Samsung Galaxy foldable devices
UNITED STATES 15:23

T-Mobile US offers latest Samsung Galaxy foldable devices

T-Mobile US is accepting pre-orders for the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, Z Flip8 and Galaxy Watch models, with availability from 07 August. New and existing customers, including business customers, can get USD 1,900 off the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 when trading in an eligible device on Experience Beyond and Go5G Next - giving them the Galaxy Z Fold8 for free or the Z Fold8 for USD 200. 

DirecTV launches new football, Spanish content campaigns
UNITED STATES 15:14

DirecTV launches new football, Spanish content campaigns

DirecTV is launching a new national advertising campaign with professional football player Saquon Barkley, running back for the Philadelphia Eagles. The campaign is designed to help football fans find every game for the new season, with DirecTV bringing together streaming apps, live games, highlights, real-time scores and more in a single, seamless viewing experience. The ad campaign uses the player's iconic hurdle as a metaphor for the unnecessary obstacles faced by football fans looking to watch a game on

Italtel exceeds decarbonization targets in 2025
ITALY 14:59

Italtel exceeds decarbonization targets in 2025

Italian ICT and network specialist Italtel announced that it exceeded its decarbonization targets over full year 2025. The company said CO2 emissions fell by 28.8 percent in the period, compared to a target of a 24 percent reduction. Italtel's 2025 sustainability report also claimed a 96.4 percent fall in indirect emissions linked to electricity consumption at its Italian sites compared to 2020.

Fransat to switch off HD service by 2030
FRANCE 14:59

Fransat to switch off HD service by 2030

French satellite TV operator Fransat, part of Eutelsat, is conducting an information campaign targeting customers whose equipment is not compatible with UHD and HEVC broadcasting standards. The communication is primarily aimed at viewers using selected HD set-top boxes, following Fransat's decision to phase out HD support during a transition period beginning on 01 October 2026 and ending in 2030. Once the transition is complete, customers will be required to switch to UHD- and HEVC-compatible equipment to c

Ukrainian operators launch 5G services in Kiev
UKRAINE 14:58

Ukrainian operators launch 5G services in Kiev

Ukrainian mobile operators Kyivstar, Vodafone Ukraine and Lifecell have launched 5G services in the city of Kiev for testing. The pilot project was initiated by the Ministry of Digital Transformation, extending earlier trials in the cities of Kharkiv and Lviv, as well as in the town of Borodyanka in the Kiev region. 

Maroc Telecom Group revenue up 6% in Q2
AFRICA 14:57

Maroc Telecom Group revenue up 6% in Q2

Maroc Telecom Group reported a 5.7 percent year-over-year increase in second-quarter revenue, reaching MAD 9.68 billion for the period ending June, up from MAD 9.16 billion in Q2 2025. EBITDA rose 4.1 percent to MAD 4.88 billion, reflecting an EBITDA margin of 51.2 percent, up from 50.4 percent. Net income (group share), however, dropped 57.4 percent to MAD 1.18 billion from MAD 2.77 billion. Capital expenditure saw a marginal 0.9 percent increase, edging up to MAD 2.07 billion from MAD 2.05 billion.

Vodacom Tanzania sponsors corporate golf day
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 14:54

Vodacom Tanzania sponsors corporate golf day

Vodacom Tanzania, through its business division Vodacom Business, announced its sponsorship of the Corporate Masters Golf Tournament 2026 in partnership with Oakwood Holdings. The collaboration underscores Vodacom's focus on deepening corporate ties and driving digital engagement across Tanzania's commercial sector. Scheduled for 1 August, the tournament will bring together corporate executives, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and golf enthusiasts for a day of competitive sports and targeted networking.

1&1 integrates Joyn streaming platform with TV service
GERMANY 14:52

1&1 integrates Joyn streaming platform with TV service

Germany's 1&1 is expanding the 1&1 TV service with the integration of ProSiebenSat.1's Joyn streaming platform. This will allow 1&1 TV users to access the Joyn app directly through the 1&1 TV interface - with Joyn content displayed in a dedicated section on the 1&1 TV homepage. This follows the integration of the ZDF Stream and RTL+ streaming platforms with 1&1 TV. 

German govt announces new CyberGovSecure programme
GERMANY 14:46

German govt announces new CyberGovSecure programme

Germany's federal government has announced new 'CyberGovSecure' programme to help boost government cybersecurity. This will provide a more streamlined, transparent approach at the federal level to combat and respond to targeted espionage, ransomware attacks and coordinated DDoS attacks on government systems.

A1 launches consumer services on BBOO regional fibre network
AUSTRIA 14:33

A1 launches consumer services on BBOO regional fibre network

A1 Telekom Austria is expanding a partnership with BBOO Breitband Oberosterreich to launch services for private customers using the regional fibre network. This will make A1 internet and digital services available to all households in BBOO expansion areas across around 300 municipalities in Upper Austria. Households can access fibre broadband services with speeds up to 1 Gbps, with introductory rates from EUR 42.90 per month. 

MTN Nigeria opens Season 2 applications for Afrobeats talent competition
NIGERIA 14:29

MTN Nigeria opens Season 2 applications for Afrobeats talent competition

MTN Nigeria opened entries for the second season of its reality TV show and music competition, Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), featuring an expanded prize package and broader opportunities for emerging Nigerian musicians. Produced in partnership with Ultima Studios and ONErpm, the show builds on its inaugural season, which focused on discovering raw talent and providing participants with the resources needed to launch careers.

Rogers 5G+ network carries 510 TB data during World Cup games
CANADA 14:27

Rogers 5G+ network carries 510 TB data during World Cup games

Rogers Communications said its 5G+ network carried 510 TB of mobile data traffic during FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Toronto and Vancouver, covering the stadiums and surrounding areas including fan zones and watch parties. This is equal to uploading 102 million photos. Ahead of the tournament, Rogers invested CAD 27 million to upgrade its network in Toronto and Vancouver. 

SEYCHELLES 14:22

Starlink launches in Seychelles

Starlink has soft-launched in Seychelles, offering local homes and businesses high-speed satellite internet, according to the presidency. At a joint briefing, Vice-President Sebastien Pillay and the Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority (SCRA) outlined the regulatory framework for the service and its role alongside existing telecom providers. Calling the launch a key step in the country's digital transformation, Pillay reaffirmed the government's push for fair competition, affordability, and widesp

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 14:21

Telxius launches new PoP in Dominican Republic

Telefonica-owned wholesale fibre operator Telxius announced the launch of a new point of presence (PoP) at the NAP Caribe data centre in Santo Domingo. The company said that combined with its submarine landing point at Punta Cana, the new facility reinforces the developement of the Dominican Republic as a regional connectivity hub.

CANADA 14:20

Rogers adds 17,000 broadband, 40,000 mobile subscribers in Q2

Rogers Communications has reported total service revenue of CAD 5.1 billion for the second quarter of 2026, up 8 percent from CAD 4.67 billion a year earlier; with adjusted EBITDA up 3 percent to CAD 2.4 billion. Total revenue reached CAD 5.61 billion, up 8 percent from CAD 5.22 billion in Q2 2025. Free cash flow was up 6 percent to CAD 1 billion.

PORTUGAL 14:10

Vodafone Portugal to launch D2D satellite mobile coverage by 2027

Vodafone Portugal confirmed it has partnered with Satellite Connect Europe, a joint venture between Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile, to become the country's first operator to offer satellite-based mobile connectivity. Planned for launch by the end of 2027, the Direct-to-Device (D2D) service will connect standard 4G/5G smartphones directly to low Earth orbit satellites, ensuring seamless calls, text messages, and broadband data without requiring special hardware or antennas. Subject to regulatory approval

THAILAND 14:09

TrueOnline deploys 1 Gbps FTTR internet, AI-based smart home services at Britania properties

True, via its TrueOnline unit, has partnered with Thai real estate developer Britania to launch a nationwide AI-powered smart living ecosystem. True says this collaboration integrates the TrueOnline Home Next platform into Britania residential developments, transforming houses into intuitive, high-tech environments.

NETHERLANDS 14:06

Dutch Mobile Virtual Operators 2026-Q1

Our MVNO Report provides in-depth analysis of the current state and future trends of the Dutch MVNO market. This Q1 2026 edition examines the dynamics of the virtual operator market in the Netherlands, covering both MVNOs and second brands of the three national operators, KPN, Vodafone and Odido. The report focuses on operational aspects, providing detailed data and analysis on subscriber numbers, mobile service revenues, market shares and related developments. It provides insight into the number of SIMs and revenues segmented by market, network, postpaid/prepaid and segment. The report provides a detailed examination of the various segments within the virtual operator market, including retail, community, fixed, ethnic, business and no-frills.

GLOBAL 14:06

Samsung upgrades premium smartwatch with AI insights, ultra-bright display

Samsung has updated its smartwatch range, unveiling the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 at an event in London. The watches come with an increased focus on AI-driven health functions, along with bigger batteries, brighter displays and increased processing power. Available from 07 August, the 47mm Watch Ultra is available in silver or grey metallic finishes starting at USD 700, while the Watch starts at USD 380 for the Bluetooth model and USD 430 with LTE connectivity, in 40 or 44mm versions. 

CANADA 14:04

Bell network carries 250TB of mobile data during 13 World Cup games

Bell Canada said its network carried over 250 TB of mobile data during the 13 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches hosted in Canada. During the tournament, Bell carried an extra 80 TB of mobile data across official Fan Zones in Toronto and Vancouver, taking total mobile traffic to 330 TB. 

KENYA 14:01

Safaricom wins contract to supply fibre broadband for government affordable housing

Kenyan operator Safaricom will supply pre-connected fibre internet to government affordable housing projects nationwide, starting with all 14,000 units at the Mukuru development in Nairobi, Business Daily reported. The service will offer Wi-Fi Bamba, a tokenised broadband package priced at KES 800 that delivers speeds of up to 15 Mbps for up to three devices.The plug-and-play cabling significantly cuts installation time and costs compared with conventional fibre set-ups, targeting households with flexible i

EUROPE 13:57

Titan OS adds nine Stingray premium channels in Europe

Titan OS, Spain-based technology, entertainment and advertising group, has signed an agreement with connecting streaming media company Stingray to launch nine new premium channels. This will extend the entertainment and music offering of Titan OS across key markets in Europe - covering Central, Southern, Northern Western and Easter Europe. The Stingray channels are available with immediate effect on Sharp, JVC, AOC and Philips devices running Titan OS, and on selected Sony Android devices with Titan Channel

SPAIN 13:50

Titan OS agrees FAST channels deal with Stingray

Barcelona-based Titan OS announced an agreement with streaming media group Stingray to launch nine channels on its devices across Europe. The channels, mostly music-centred, are available on Philips, AOC, JVC and Sharp devices running the Titan OS operating system, as well as on certain Sony Android TV units.

UNITED STATES 13:48

AT&T results rise in Q2 after Quantum Fiber takeover, solid subscriber growth

AT&T has reported revenue of USD 31.6 billion for Q2 2026, up 2.3 percent from USD 30.8 billion in the year-earlier quarter; with operating income of USD 7 billion and adjusted operating income of USD 7.5 billion. Income from continuing operations was up 3.6 percent year-on-year to USD 5 billion, with adjusted EBITDA up 5.2 percent from Q2 2025 to USD 12.3 billion.

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