TDC Net reports H1 revenue hit by falling coax and copper turnover as net loss plummets
DENMARK 07:52

TDC Net reports H1 revenue hit by falling coax and copper turnover as net loss plummets

TDC Net said has reported a dip in revenue in the first half of 2026 as the shrinking coax and copper customer base hit internet and network turnover. EBITDA dipped but the net loss fell sharply year on year thanks to lower costs related to redundancies and an improvement in special items. The fibre footprint continued to expand, and the operator is adhering to its full year guidance.

NextDC forecasts FY revenues, capex up over 50% as pipeline delivery accelerates
AUSTRALIA 07:47

NextDC forecasts FY revenues, capex up over 50% as pipeline delivery accelerates

NextDC reported better-than-expected results for its fiscal year to June, with revenue growing 16 percent to AUD 405 million and underlying EBITDA up 15 percent to AUD 249 million. The results exceeded the data centre developer's guidance. Its capital expenditure was also more than forecast, at AUD 3.4 billion, reflecting additional land acquisitions and accelerated delivery of contracted capacity. NextDC said it booked a record increase in contracted utilisation, adding 495.3MW for a total 740.1MW on a pro

Vodafone Spain returns 26 GHz spectrum to state to cut costs
SPAIN 07:45

Vodafone Spain returns 26 GHz spectrum to state to cut costs

Vodafone Spain (Zegona) is returning a large portion of its 26 GHz millimetre-wave spectrum to the state as part of plans to streamline operations and cut non-productive costs, reports BandaAncha. The operator confirmed the move after being contacted by the site, citing no current plans to deploy antennas in the band and the need to reduce expenses, a decision in line with its rejection of a 10 MHz tranche in the 3.6 GHz band offered for free by Orange back in 2024.

Nextlink appoints former Microsoft executive Jerry Chen as CEO
TAIWAN 07:38

Nextlink appoints former Microsoft executive Jerry Chen as CEO

Taiwanese multi-cloud services provider Nextlink Technology has appointed Jerry Che as its chief executive officer, effective 7 September. Chen brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across technology, cloud, digital transformation, and partner ecosystem development. He previously served as general manager of the Global Partner Solutions business group at Microsoft Taiwan.

SKT, KT, Kakao consortia selected for national 'AI for All' project in Korea
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 07:33

SKT, KT, Kakao consortia selected for national 'AI for All' project in Korea

South Korea's science ministry has selected three teams to build an artificial intelligence (AI) service accessible to everyone, under the government's "AI for all" initiative, Yonhap news agency reported. The three consortia are led by SK Telecom, KT and Kakao. They will receive 512 B200 GPUs from Nvidia to support the development work as well as state funding to cover the costs to roll out the service by next year. 

Marvell increases FY27-28 outlook again as revenue growth accelerates to 37% in Q2
GLOBAL 07:27

Marvell increases FY27-28 outlook again as revenue growth accelerates to 37% in Q2

Marvell Technology has again raised its annual financial guidance after reporting 37 percent revenue growth for its fiscal second quarter to July. Net revenue of USD 2.739 billion in the three months was above the midpoint of its forecast thanks to strong demand for its data centre products, and Marvell now expects full-year revenue of USD 12 billion, up 45 percent from the previous year. As growth accelerates from the second half of the year, the growth rate should reach around 50 percent in FY28, for targ

Vivo launches Y31t 5G smartphone with 7200 mAh battery in India
INDIA 07:17

Vivo launches Y31t 5G smartphone with 7200 mAh battery in India

Vivo has launched its Y31t 5G smartphone in India. The smartphone features a 7200 mAh battery, IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, military-grade durability certification and a 50-megapixweel AI wide-angle camera. The vivo Y31t 5G comes with a 6.75-inch display and runs on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and includes features such as AI Creation, Origin Island, Drag & Go, Private Space and vivo DocMaster.

PosteMobile debuts EUR 6/mth 50GB plan
ITALY 07:14

PosteMobile debuts EUR 6/mth 50GB plan

The PosteMobile MVNO of the Poste Italiane group has launched a new plan in its 'Creami' ('Create Me') range with 50GB of data for under EUR 6 a month. The 'Creami Extra Wow 50 Ed 2026' rate, with unlimited calls and SMS plus the 50GB data bundle, is available in post offices to users porting their number or setting up a new one at a cost of EUR 5.99 a month until at least 31 October.

Ovzon expands German presence through partnerships with IABG Teleport and MBS
GERMANY 07:03

Ovzon expands German presence through partnerships with IABG Teleport and MBS

Ovzon, the provider of integrated mobile satellite communications services, is expanding its presence in Germany through partnerships with IABG Teleport, a provider of secure data connectivity to government and institutions, and space company MBS. Through the partnerships, Ovzon has agreed on the first order in Germany from a government customer. The initial order includes testing Ovzon's integrated satellite communications platform, combining satellite capabilities, advanced mobile satellite terminals, and

Plenitude cuts fibre cost to under EUR 20 a month, gifts Samsung tablet
ITALY 06:58

Plenitude cuts fibre cost to under EUR 20 a month, gifts Samsung tablet

The Plenitude Fibra brand of Italian electricity and gas provider Eni Plenitude has launched new promotion to encourage new users to sign up to the landline offers of its Plenitude Fibra brand. Under the promo, new and existing Plenitude electricity and/or gas customers as well as Acea Energia electricity and/or gas customers can subscribe at the reduced price of EUR 19.90 a month for the first 36 months, rising to EUR 25.90 a month thereafter.

Telefonica Germany records double-digit data roaming increase for World Cup, European travel season
GLOBAL 06:36

Telefonica Germany records double-digit data roaming increase for World Cup, European travel season

Telefonica Germany has recorded a significant increase in data roaming traffic this summer as a result of the football World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, and the European travel season. The company recorded an increase of around 75 percent in data traffic in Mexico and approximately 25 percent in the US. Since the German national team played only three matches during the World Cup, the increase is likely the consequence of other factors as well, such as improved roaming terms.

HKT joins GenA.I. Sandbox++ project to develop AI agent identity verification
HONG KONG 06:13

HKT joins GenA.I. Sandbox++ project to develop AI agent identity verification

Hong Kong operator HKT has announced that its financial services arm HKT Payment to participate in the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenA.I.) Sandbox++ initiative and conduct a pilot trial on registration and verification for AI agent-initiated payment flows. In collaboration with Red Date Technology, a provider of decentralised technology and digital infrastructure, HKT will develop an 'Agentic ID' framework built on Decentralised Identifiers (DIDs) and Verifiable Credentials (VCs).

UNITED STATES 27 AUG

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.

UNITED STATES 27 AUG

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. 

UNITED KINGDOM 27 AUG

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. 

GLOBAL 27 AUG

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

NETHERLANDS 27 AUG

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.

UNITED KINGDOM 27 AUG

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.

UNITED KINGDOM 27 AUG

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

KAZAKHSTAN 27 AUG

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. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 27 AUG

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).

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 27 AUG

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.

AUSTRIA 27 AUG

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.

CZECH REPUBLIC 27 AUG

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.

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