Ceragon wins USD 3.4 mln managed services deal in Mexico
MEXICO 08:57

Ceragon wins USD 3.4 mln managed services deal in Mexico

Ceragon Networks has secured a two-year, USD 3.4 million managed services contract with a major mobile operator in Mexico, covering service-level agreement support for a multivendor network of about 2,290 links. Under the deal, Ceragon will provide round-the-clock technical support, maintenance, emergency response, logistics, spare parts management and reporting, while consolidating multiple service arrangements into a single framework.

STT GDC India launches STT Jaipur 1 data centre
INDIA 08:54

STT GDC India launches STT Jaipur 1 data centre

STT GDC India has inaugurated the STT Jaipur 1 data centre. The facility is part of STT GDC India's network of 34 data centres across 10 cities with a combined 613 MW critical IT load capacity. STT Jaipur 1 will enable connectivity for North India.

Kabelnoord to raise prices in September
NETHERLANDS 08:54

Kabelnoord to raise prices in September

Dutch operator Kabelnoord announced plans to increase its prices from September. Monthly subscription rates will rise by an average 2.1 percent, with the plans Internet Standaard, Internet Compleet and Internet Maximaal all costing EUR 1 per month more. The subscriptions TV Standaard, TV Compleet and TV Maximaal will increase by EUR 0.50 per month, and unlimited calls also increase by EUR 0.50 monthly. On-net calls remain free. 

Telenor Norway Q2 growth slows in competitive market
NORWAY 08:46

Telenor Norway Q2 growth slows in competitive market

Telenor has reported slower growth in Norway during the second quarter, citing more promotional activity in the market and the different timing of price adjustments compared with last year, but said there had been some encouraging market developments towards the end of June. End-user service revenue in Q2 declined by 2.8 percent year on year to NOK 5.16 billion from NOK 5.30 billion. Adjusted EBITDA fell by 7.7 percent to NOK 3.39 billion from NOK 3.67 billion. It was down 2.1 percent excluding the effects

Helios Towers secures USD 29 mln debt facility for African growth plans
AFRICA 08:43

Helios Towers secures USD 29 mln debt facility for African growth plans

Standard Bank has provided a USD 29 million social documentary credit facility to Helios Towers to fund the procurement and importation of telecom equipment across Africa. Structured int accordance with the Loan Market Association's Social Loan Principles, the facility is designed to support Helios Towers' working capital requirements and fuel its network expansion programme, all while guaranteeing payment certainty to its suppliers. 

Microsoft to deploy 3M's expanded beam multi-fibre connector
GLOBAL 08:42

Microsoft to deploy 3M's expanded beam multi-fibre connector

Microsoft and 3M have entered a strategic partnership to supply the latter's Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) multi-fibre connector to Azure cloud servers and other AI-targeted infrastructures. 3M's connector system allows data centre optical links to leverage a larger optical interface than in direct-contact fibre connectors, thanks to a novel beam-ferrule technology that utilises mirror collimation to sharpen optical transport. Microsoft said it expects the deployment to speed up provisioning of fibre connecti

Dhiraagu partners with Eset to launch 'Cyber Protect' managed endpoint security
MALDIVES 08:41

Dhiraagu partners with Eset to launch 'Cyber Protect' managed endpoint security

Maldivian operator Dhiraagu has launched Cyber Protect, an advanced managed endpoint security service powered by Eset, to help organisations across the Maldives defend against increasingly sophisticated digital threats. Delivering enterprise-grade protection, the new service secures the daily devices businesses rely on including laptops, desktops, servers, and mobile devices, ensuring a comprehensive defense from a single, managed platform.

Telekom Slovenije re-appoints CFO as board VP
SLOVENIA 08:39

Telekom Slovenije re-appoints CFO as board VP

The Telekom Slovenije Supervisory Board appointed current Management Board member Irma Gubanec as the new Vice-President of the Management Board. Proposed by the President of the Management Board in accordance with the company's Articles of Association, her four-year term of office will officially begin on 12 October 2026.

ESA picks Keysight, Sateliot for blockchain-based 5G satellite network project
EUROPE 08:38

ESA picks Keysight, Sateliot for blockchain-based 5G satellite network project

Keysight Technologies said it has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead a three-year programme to develop a blockchain-enabled framework for anomaly detection in 5G non-terrestrial networks. Keysight will act as prime contractor, working with Spanish satellite operator Sateliot on technical development and mission integration.

Serbia to select universal telecom providers
SERBIA 08:36

Serbia to select universal telecom providers

The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (Ratel) announced a public competition to select one or more operators to provide universal electronic communication services across various administrative districts in Serbia, including the city of Belgrade. The designated operators will take on this role for a five-year term. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 13 October.

Vivo offers free Adobe Express Premium for 6 months
BRAZIL 08:35

Vivo offers free Adobe Express Premium for 6 months

Vivo has partnered with Adobe to bring six free months of Adobe Express Premium to members of its Vivo Valoriza relationship program. This marks the first time a Brazilian telecom provider is offering this AI-powered content creation platform as a direct loyalty benefit. The offer is available to customers on Vivo's Control, Postpaid, Total, and Fiber plans. The six-month benefit is valued at BRL 138 and is open to both new and existing Adobe Express Premium subscribers.

FCC chairman proposes D2D access in unlicensed wireless devices
UNITED STATES 08:34

FCC chairman proposes D2D access in unlicensed wireless devices

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, is seeking adoption of a new policy permitting direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications for unlicensed wireless devices. Carr's announcement argued the measures would pave the way for novel services integrating terrestrial and satellite network access, giving consumers an alternative means of connectivity. The current register of unlicensed wireless devices permitted under the FCC's Part 15 code include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technolog

FRANCE 08:33

France to scrutinise takeover of SFR, review to last at least 18 months

The French competition watchdog has been designated as the competent authority to scrutinise the proposed takeover of SFR by rivals Bouygues Telecom, Iliad's Free and Orange. Following a request made by Iliad, the European Commission said that it has agreed to refer the review of the deal to France under the referral mechanism set out in EU regulation. Announcing this development, the French watchdog indicated that the assessment will be complex and last at least eighteen months, pointing out that it will i

ITALY 08:01

Inwit installs multi-operator DAS network at Acea HQ

Italian mobile towers group Inwit said it has completed a project to enhance mobile connectivity at the Rome headquarters of utility company Acea, deploying a multi-operator distributed antenna system (DAS) across the site. The infrastructure spans about 40,000 square metres over 11 floors and is designed to provide seamless voice and data coverage for employees and partners across indoor and outdoor areas.

UNITED KINGDOM 07:56

Ofcom says age checks improving but calls for stronger online child protections

Ofcom says age assurance measures introduced under the UK's Online Safety Act are making online services safer for children, but has warned that further action is needed from technology companies as the country prepares for tighter social media restrictions for under-16s. In a new report, the regulator said the proportion of children encountering highly effective age checks increased from 25 percent to 43 percent between July 2025 and January 2026. 

EUROPE 07:55

Tele2 maintains FY guidance and direction as Q2 revenue rises 2% and underlying EBITDAaL climbs 4%

Tele2 said it is "well on track" to reach its full-year guidance as it adds "solid" second quarter figures to its books. Revenue climbed by 2 percent year on year to SEK 7.39 billion from SEK 7.26 billion in Q2 2025. Underlying EBITDAaL was SEK 2.97 billion, up by 3.9 percent from SEK 2.96 billion, driven by a 2.4 percent increase in end-user service revenue growth to SEK 5.64 billion and by sharp cost control throughout Tele2's operations.

AFRICA 07:49

Airtel Africa hires more investment banks for mobile money IPO - report

Airtel Africa has revived plans to spin off and publicly list its mobile money business, selecting London over the Middle East for an initial public offering (IPO), the Financial Times reported citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. The listing could value the unit at approximately USD 10 billion and raise about USD 1.5 billion. The move marks a renewed push by the telecommunications group following repeated listing delays. According to the report, Airtel Africa is appointing additional investment

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 07:48

Telekom Srbija acquires Gorazde cable and internet provider

Telekom Srbija has acquired the Gorazde-based cable and internet provider KG-1 through its Banja Luka subsidiary, Blicnet, as reported by Indikator.ba. Following the ownership change, KG-1 will soon rebrand as Supernova BiH, aligning with Telekom Srbija's regional cable television brand. The company announced that this transition marks a new chapter focused on network modernisation, faster internet packages, and enhanced service reliability for its users.

SPAIN 07:47

Movistar leads Spain mobile network ranking

Movistar (Telefonica) provided the fastest average 4G and 5G mobile speeds among Spain's leading operators in the first quarter, according to data from communications regulator CNMC corresponding to the first quarter of 2026. The watchdog's service quality report said Movistar provided average 4G speeds of 55 Mbps in the first three months of the year, just ahead of Orange with 54 Mbps, Digi with 45 Mbps and Vodafone with 44 Mbps.

FRENCH GUIANA 07:47

EllaLink begins work on subsea cable to French Guiana

EllaLink and Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) have begun the marine installation of the Lum@link submarine cable. Following a technology demonstration with the French Guiana local authority Splang and financial backers and the loading of the cable onto the vessel CS Ile d'Yeu in Calais, France, the ship has set sail for Cayenne. The 2,100-km system is on track to be fully operational by the end of 2026. The new subsea link will connect Cayenne (French Guiana) directly to EllaLink's existing main line off th

UNITED KINGDOM 07:36

UK utilities aggregator Everflow raises GBP 44 mln in fresh funding

UK provider Everflow has raised GBP 44 million in new funding to help expand its business. As part of the package BGF invested GBP 22 million in Everflow, and OakNorth provided a GBP 22 million bespoke funding package. 

ITALY 07:27

TIM gifts up to 12 months of Canva Pro to TIM Star members

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched a new promotion for customers signed up to the TIM Star loyalty programme, this time offering free access to the Pro version of browser-based graphic design platform Canva, reports Mondo Mobile Web. Under the promo, all TIM customers will be able to access six months of Canva Pro for free, while convergent customers will be offered 12-month subscription.

THAILAND 07:26

Fuji Electric, NTT start data centre substation project in Thailand

Fuji Electric Thailand held a groundbreaking ceremony with NTT Global Data Centers for a data center substation project in Thailand. This is Fuji Electric's first data center substation project and its first partnership with NTT Global Data Centers in Thailand.

GLOBAL 07:25

AST SpaceMobile raises USD 1 bln in convertible debt issue

AST SpaceMobile has raised USD 1.0 billion for its mobile satellite platform in an issue of convertible debt notes. The private offering to institutional investors of the notes due 2034 resulted in an interest rate of 1.625 percent. The initial conversion price is USD 79.57 per share, a small premium of 2 percent over the most recent trading price of the Class A stock. An option is available for two weeks to buy USD 150 million more of the notes at the same terms. 

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