Verizon launches NFL takeover of Verizon Shine loyalty offers
UNITED STATES 16:07

Verizon launches NFL takeover of Verizon Shine loyalty offers

Verizon has announced an NFL takeover of the Verizon Shine drops in the My Verizon app, starting in the week of Monday 31 August. Verizon is the Official 5G Network of the NFL, with the takeover coming ahead of the start of the new season on 09 September. Verizon Shine is part of the company's new loyalty programme.

Verizon brand Visible launches new converged mobile, fibre broadband plan
UNITED STATES 16:00

Verizon brand Visible launches new converged mobile, fibre broadband plan

Verizon's digital-first mobile brand Visible has announced its first converged mobile and home fibre broadband bundle, Visible One. Available through Visible Fiber, new customers are being offered a special introductory price of USD 50 per month for the first two months (USD 100 upfront), with the plan costing USD 55 per month from the third month. For this, customers get the Visible base mobile plan, Fast 300/300 Mbps fibre home broadband, and internet equipment. 

UK fibre altnet Toob increases revenue to GBP 26.06 million in 2025
UNITED KINGDOM 15:44

UK fibre altnet Toob increases revenue to GBP 26.06 million in 2025

UK fibre altnet Toob has reported revenue of GBP 26.06 million for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, up from GBP 14.04 million in 2024. Accounts filed with Companies House show a gross profit of GBP 14.11 million for the year, compared to GBP 8.52 million in 2024; with an operating loss of GBP 17.87 million, compared to a year-earlier operating loss of GBP 23.79 million. The total loss for the year from continuing operations was GBP 56.67 million, up from a loss of GBP 53.10 million in 2024. 

Blacknut cloud gaming service launches on TiVo OS devices
GLOBAL 15:32

Blacknut cloud gaming service launches on TiVo OS devices

Blacknut, global cloud gaming service for connected TV users, has announced the launch of the its cloud gaming experience on TiVo devices. This will give TiVo OS users access to a catalogue of over 1,000 premium games directly through their connected TVs. The TiVo partnership supports Blacknut's long-term growth strategy, with the cloud gaming service already available on more than 100 million smart TVs worldwide through partnerships with TV makers such as Toshiba, Hisense, Philips, LG, Samsung, JVC and Med

TRG acquires Dutch MDM specialist Reverse IT
NETHERLANDS 15:24

TRG acquires Dutch MDM specialist Reverse IT

The Dutch enterprise mobility specialist Reverse IT has been acquired by TRG, a US-based global provider of mobile device manafement and enterprise endpoint services which is owned by Gemspring Capital. No financial details of the takeover were disclosed.

New report highlights vital UK TV production contribution of PSBs
UNITED KINGDOM 15:22

New report highlights vital UK TV production contribution of PSBs

A new report from Oliver & Ohlbaum Associates for Everyone TV highlights the vital role played by PSBs in UK TV production. It shows that PSBs accounted for 71 percent of UK original content investment and 85 percent of all original hours in 2025. Over the last 10 years, PSBs have commissioned over 600 new-entrant independent production labels - with these producers generating GBP 3.1 billion in the last five years, and over 70 companies generating revenue of over GBP 10 million a year.

Vodafone UK offers free chips to young festival-goers messaging home
UNITED KINGDOM 15:13

Vodafone UK offers free chips to young festival-goers messaging home

Vodafone UK is offering young festival-goers a 'Check-in & Chips' experience at Reading Festival over the August bank holiday weekend - giving young people free chips in exchange for them sending a quick video message home, powered by Vodafone 5G+. The 'Chipping in' experience, launched with TV presenter Zoe Ball, comes as new research from Vodafone shows that more than half (57%) of young people will be attending a summer festival in 2026 - many to celebrate milestones such as completing exams or getting i

Kazakhtelecom upgrades networks in Turkestan, South Kazakhstan regions
KAZAKHSTAN 15:11

Kazakhtelecom upgrades networks in Turkestan, South Kazakhstan regions

Kazakhstan national operator Kazakhtelecom announced it will transfer more than 13,000 subscribers from copper to fibre lines in the Turkestan region. Work is carried out as part of the large-scale SWAP network modernisation project. The operator will transfer subscribers from outdated copper lines within two years. 

Selectel adds Multifactor solution for two-factor authentication
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:10

Selectel adds Multifactor solution for two-factor authentication

Russian cloud and data centre services provider Selectel, and Multifactor, a Russian developer of IT and information security solutions, have agreed to collaborate on cloud security. The cloud version of the Multifactor two-factor authentication system is now available to Selectel clients: companies can add an additional layer of security to corporate and user accounts without having to deploy and maintain the authentication infrastructure (2FA).

Rostelecom launches new e-platform for contractors
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:07

Rostelecom launches new e-platform for contractors

Russian national operator Rostelecom and the e-commerce platform Roseltorg have launched a joint online platform for suppliers. A dedicated web portal consolidates all necessary information to help bidders prepare for and win procurement procedures as efficiently as possible.

Magenta Telekom restructures corporate communication team
AUSTRIA 15:06

Magenta Telekom restructures corporate communication team

Magenta Telekom is restructuring its corporate communications division. Oskar Stoklosa is taking over the role of Vice President of External Communications & Regulatory Affairs, leading a newly formed team. The previous head of external communications, Christian Traunwieser left Magenta Telekom at the end of July at his own request.

T-Mobile Czechia expands smartphone trade-in to all shops
CZECH REPUBLIC 15:04

T-Mobile Czechia expands smartphone trade-in to all shops

T-Mobile Czech Republic said it's expanding its smartphone buyback offer to all its shops across the country starting from 01 September. Customers can use the value of their current smartphone when buying a new device and receive an additional CZK 1,000 bonus from the operator during September on selected smartphones.

UNITED STATES 15:03

FuboTV makes ACCNX, SECN+ available to English-language subscribers

FuboTV has announced the launch of SEC Network+ (SECN+) and ACC Network Extra (ACCNX) on the Fubo streaming service in the US. They are available at no extra cost for English-language plan subscribers, and enhance Fubo's college sports offering - giving customers access to over 2,500 live college sporting events. This includes football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball, lacrosse and other sports across the Atlantic Coast Conference and Southeastern Conference. 

GLOBAL 14:37

Equinix doubles investment in its Foundation

Equinix has announced a new USD 50 million investment in the Equinix Foundation. This doubles the group's total investment in the Foundation since its launch in 2022. The Foundation focused on promoting digital opportunity and has awarded grants to 100 non-profit partners across 48 cities worldwide. In 2025, the Foundation helped get over 3.5 million online,  delivered digital literacy and skills training to over 1.6 million people, and trained more than 900 people in digital infrastructure roles.  

POLAND 14:36

NASK signs cooperation agreement with Polish Airports

Polish telecommunications institute NASK has signed a cooperation agreement with Polish Airports (PPL) to support the development of cybersecurity, new technologies, and digital competencies in the aviation sector. NASK will support PPL in creating and updating its cybersecurity policy, advise on programmes to improve IT security, and support the company in audits and implementing procedural and technical solutions that comply with legal and technological requirements.

SWITZERLAND 14:35

Switzerland accelerates introduction of Cell Broadcast system

The Swiss government (Federal Council) has asked the Parliament to approve CHF 15.8 million to fund investments needed for an accelerated introduction of the Cell Broadcast system to alert the population in emergency situations. The funds will be invested to establish the broadcast infrastructure with mobile network operators.

NETHERLANDS 14:25

Netherlands semiconductor industry doubles turnover since 2019

Turnover in the semiconductor industry in the Netherlands reached EUR 45.6 billion in 2025, more than doubling from EUR 21.3 billion in 2019, according to newly calculated figures from the national statistics agency CBS. Employment in the sector also nearly doubled in the six years, from 23,200 people to 43,200.

POLAND 14:04

Orange Poland runs promotion to attract customers to post-paid services

Orange Poland has started a promotion aimed at customers connecting to its network using the mobile number porting service, as well as for those switching from Orange's prepaid services or from Nju brand services. Customers signing up to its post-paid services for 24 months by 01 September can use the services free for up to seven months. The duration of the promotional term depends on the tariff chosen, with those opting for Plan L getting seven months of free service, those on Plan M benefitting for four

UNITED KINGDOM 13:58

CNBC UK deploys MediaKind's Beam software for live video distribution

CNBC UK has selected the Beam cloud-based, on-premise software from MediaKind to support live video contribution and reception. The deployment will upgrade the channel's contribution and distribution infrastructure supporting its live news operations. Beam will enable CNBC UK teams to easily move live news feeds between geographically distributed environments. 

POLAND 13:51

Polish government launches web portal to support ICT businesses

The Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs has launched a web portal aimed at businesses specialising in ICT. It acts as a single location for information about business support, events and opportunities to enter foreign markets. The portal is aimed at companies, start-ups and industry organisations operating in the new technologies sector. It brings together information about support programmes and instruments, a calendar of trade fairs, trade missions and industry conferences, opportunities to showcase Polish

GLOBAL 13:50

Integrity360 acquires cybersecurity Identity company CyberIAM

Integrity360, Dublin-based global cybersecurity group, has announced the acquisition of CyberIAM, cybersecurity identity services provider operating in the UK and South Africa. The acquisition supports Integrity360's global expansion plan. Led by current CEO Michael Ribaudo, CyberIAM will establish a new Identity services practices within the Integrity360 group, complementing the group's seven other practices. The expansion adds around EUR 18 million of revenue, boosting total group revenue to around EUR 23

ETHIOPIA 13:36

Safaricom Ethiopia appoints new member to advisory board

Berhane Demissie, co-founder and managing partner of Cepheus Growth Capital Partners, has joined the Safaricom Ethiopia advisory board. She becomes the second Ethiopian to serve on the board, joining Ermias Eshetu. Her appointment was approved on 26 August during a two-day meeting in Addis Ababa. Demissie has over two decades of experience in private equity, investment management, corporate finance, and risk management in Ethiopia and the UK.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:33

Nufibre offers unlimited eSIM plan for GBP 15 per month

UK full-fibre broadband ISP NuFibre has launched an unlimited eSIM plan for customers, offering unlimited UK data, calls and texts for GBP 15 per month with a 24-month contract (fair usage terms apply). The Nusim service uses the VodafoneThree network, and is powered with mobile technology from Gamma Communications. The eSIM also offers up to 20GB of EU roaming data. 

UNITED KINGDOM 13:27

Grain launches full-fibre broadband service in Scunthorpe

UK fibre altnet Grain Connect has announced the launch of its full-fibre broadband service in the Lincolnshire town of Scunthorpe. The service offers speeds of up to 2 Gbps for local homes and businesses. To celebrate the launch, new customers in the town can get Grain full-fibre broadband for GBP 19.99 per month during August, or up to GBP 100 bill credit depending on the plan selected.

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