Senegal launches GEOAGRI-SEN project to apply satellite data to farming
SENEGAL 10:16

Senegal launches GEOAGRI-SEN project to apply satellite data to farming

The Senegalese Agency for Space Studies (ASES) has held a three-day workshop concerning the deployment of space technologies, geospatial sciences and artificial intelligence for agricultural development, transhumance management and soil health monitoring, TechNews Africa reported. The event in the coastal hub of Saly Portudal centred on the newly unveiled EOAGRI-SEN project, which is funded by the West African Development Bank (BOAD). The project uses satellite data and digital infrastructure to supply poli

United's Greek unit Nova sells 50% stake in Nova ICT to Ireon Technologies for EUR 60 million
GREECE 10:04

United's Greek unit Nova sells 50% stake in Nova ICT to Ireon Technologies for EUR 60 million

United Group's Greek subsidiary Nova has agreed to sell its 50 percent shareholding in Nova ICT to Ireon Technologies, a member of the Motor Oil Group, for EUR 60.5 million. The transaction continues United Group's programme of concentrating capital and management attention on its core telecoms and media businesses.

Liberian president orders LTA to expand school connectivity programme
LIBERIA 10:00

Liberian president orders LTA to expand school connectivity programme

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has directed the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) to expand the national school connectivity initiative. Under the new directive, 28 more public schools will be integrated into the programme. LTA chairperson Clarence K. Massaquoi reported that the regulator has already connected 89 out of 156 targeted public high schools to high-speed internet. Working with the ministry of education, the LTA aims to fulfil the administration's goal of nationwide digital transformat

Calix's AI platform launch spurs 16 percent software and services growth in Q2
GLOBAL 09:53

Calix's AI platform launch spurs 16 percent software and services growth in Q2

Calix has announced a threefold ramp-up in orders for its AI-upgraded broadband orchestration platform Calix One in the second quarter. Sales of its latest generation offering boosted Calix's software and services turnover by 16 percent year-on-year to USD 50.5 million. In total, the US vendor added fourteen service providers to its customer base in the three months to end-June. Remaining performance obligations (RPO) hit a record USD 386.4 million, an increase of 11 percent from the year-earlier period.

Rohde & Schwarz powers Marquistech's GCF RTO and PTCRB authorized test lab in India
INDIA 09:47

Rohde & Schwarz powers Marquistech's GCF RTO and PTCRB authorized test lab in India

Rohde & Schwarz has partnered with Marquistech to establish a fully equipped conformance Recognized Test Organization (RTO) and PTCRB Authorized Test Lab (ATL) in Noida, India. Rohde & Schwarz has supplied conformance and EMI/EMC test systems to equip Marquistech's expanded facility in Noida. Located in the Delhi National Capital Region, the lab provides localized testing for mobile devices, IoT products, and wireless modules across 4G, 5G, NB-IoT, NB-IoT NTN, CAT-M, mission-critical communications (MCX), a

Free Mobile adds Caribbean destinations to Max roaming data offer
FRANCE 09:43

Free Mobile adds Caribbean destinations to Max roaming data offer

French operator Free Mobile, part of the Iliad group, has added five Caribbean destinations to the international footprint covered by the unlimited roaming allowance of its premium Max plan. The data roaming offer now includes Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and the southern part of Saint Martin, which forms part of the Dutch West Indies.

Telefonica hires banks to look for Telxius buyer - report
SPAIN 09:42

Telefonica hires banks to look for Telxius buyer - report

Telefonica and the Spanish investment company Pontegadea have put the submarine cable operator Telxius up for sale, El Confidencial reports. They hired JP Morgan and Guggenheim to look for interested buyers, unnamed financial sources said. With annual EBITDA of EUR 150 million, Telxius could be valued at up to EUR 1.2 billion, the report said. Telefonica declined to comment.

LTA plans to separate telecoms infrastructure and service licensing in thorough reforms
LIBERIA 09:30

LTA plans to separate telecoms infrastructure and service licensing in thorough reforms

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is starting its most significant regulatory overhaul in nearly two decades, FrontPage Africa reported. LTA board chairperson Clarence Massaquoi outlined an agenda based on restructuring the outmoded licensing regime, drafting new satellite and infrastructure sharing regulations, and launching an IMEI-based national phone tracking registry. He explained that the current board of commissioners is heavily focused on strengthening the authority's regulatory framewo

O2 activates 500th Giga Site across UK
UNITED KINGDOM 09:29

O2 activates 500th Giga Site across UK

Virgin Media O2 has announced the deployment of the 500th O2 'Giga Site' in the UK. This latest advanced mobile site was activated in the north of the Scottish city of Elgin, as part of O2's GBP 700 million UK-wide Mobile Transformation Plan. The Giga Sites combine low, mid and high-band spectrum with Massive MIMO technology to deliver faster speeds, enhanced coverage and increased network capacity. 

America Movil agrees takeover of Peru broadband provider Wow Tel
PERU 09:29

America Movil agrees takeover of Peru broadband provider Wow Tel

America Movil has agreed to acquire Wow Tel, a fibre broadband provider in Peru, from Liberty Latin America for an undisclosed amount. If approved by regulators, the takeover will significantly strengthen its market lead on the Peruvian broadband market. 

Bell named Fastest 5G+ Network in Canada by R&S
CANADA 09:21

Bell named Fastest 5G+ Network in Canada by R&S

Bell Canada said its 5G+ network has been named the Fastest 5G+ Network in Canada by Rohde & Schwarz SwissQual (R&S). Bell came top for the Fastest 5G+ Network Data Speed Performance Score with 48.6 out of 144 points; followed by Telus with 46.5 and Rogers Communications with 45.6 points. 

Esprit ICT revenues up 5% in 2025 after acquisitions
NETHERLANDS 09:15

Esprit ICT revenues up 5% in 2025 after acquisitions

Esprit ICT generated 4.7 percent more revenues in 2025, at EUR 126.6 million. According to the recently filed annual report of the Dutch company, the higher turnover was helped by the takeovers of network specialist Matrix in the Netherlands and the healthcare ICT provider Televic in Belgium. The acquisitions cost the company EUR 15 million.

SOMALIA 09:11

Somalia publishes cyber security management and compliance frameworks

The Somali National Communications Authority (NCA) has published the National Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework and the National Cybersecurity Compliance Framework to protect the country's critical infrastructure (CI) and digital services. The NCA said the risk management framework establishes a unified approach to identifying, assessing and mitigating cyber risks, while the compliance framework mandates baseline security controls for all public and private-sector CI owners and operators.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:09

Wavenet offers ColorTokens Xshield cyber platform to customers

UK managed services provider Wavenet has partnered with ColorTokens, breach containment and microsegmentation specialist, to strengthen its cyber resilience offering. The partnership will see Wavenet provide, and support, business customers with ColorTokens' Xshield microsegmentation platform with a dedicated UK service wrap. The Xshield platform allows businesses to adopt granular controls across hybrid systems, providing enhanced visibility of systems and applications.

ITALY 09:05

TIM launches new ad campaign to promote football TV package

Italian operator TIM has launched a new advertising campaign to promote its TV offer ahead of the start of the new football season. The campaign again features Massimo Lopez and Gigi D'Alessio, in an impromptu five-a-side football match. It also presents a refreshed logo for the TIMvision TV service, incorporating TIM's own T logo with 'Vision' in its house style. 

FRANCE 08:53

Arcep seeks views on reassignment of L-band frequencies in late 2030

French telecom authority Arcep has launched a second consultation on the proposed reassignment of L-band spectrum once existing licences expire in the 1518-1559 MHz, 1610-1660.5 MHz and 2483.5-2500 MHz frequency ranges. The move follows an initial consultation conducted between September and November 2025, which sought feedback on demand for emerging satellite-based applications such as IoT (internet of things) and D2D (direct-to-device) services. Arcep is now proposing a specific scenario under which the e

ITALY 08:49

TIM announces new EUR 2 increase in monthly bundle prices from September

TIM announced it's increasing prices for more of its mobile prepaid bundles from 01 September, by EUR 1.99 per month including VAT. The Italian operator cited changing market conditions as the reason for the price hike, in what is its ninth unilateral price hike since the start of the year. To offset the impact, customers are offered an extra 50 GB of free data each month, which can be activated by sending a SMS to a short number. Alternatively they can choose free activation of the 5G Ultra speeds up to 2

BAHRAIN 08:47

Flooss integrates Beyon Connect's eKey 2.0 authentication with financing platform

Digital consumer financing platform Flooss has integrated eKey 2.0, the Bahraini national digital identity service developed by Beyon Connect  in partnership with the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA). The integration enhances service to customers by enabling secure digital authentication, automated identity verification and streamlined onboarding. Using eKey 2.0, Flooss customers can make loan applications, verify their identity, accept agreements and manage accounts. The system eliminates manual s

QATAR 08:41

Qatar's CRA issues new rules to boost international cable connectivity

The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has established new regulations and guidelines for accessing submarine cable landing station (SCLS) international connectivity services. The decision aims to boost transparency, predictability and fair market access, encouraging further investment and competition in the national ICT sector.

PERU 08:36

Claro Peru makes SMS free after earthquake in Junin

Claro Peru has activated free SMS services for customers in Junin, following an earthquake there. The service is expected to help people stay connected during the emergency response. The offer is valid for one week, until 26 July, for all prepaid and postpaid mobile customers in the province of Junin.

GLOBAL 08:34

IQE anticipates 41% H1 sales growth thanks to AI data centre interest

IQE is targeting year-on-year sales growth of at least 41.3 percent in the first half of 2026, based on group turnover projected at GBP 64 million or greater. The epitaxial wafer supplier said customer interest in its indium phosphide (InP) materials had surpassed internal expectations, citing their role in building optical photonic-powered chips for AI infrastructure applications. IQE recently announced a multi-year deal in this space, worth USD 14 million, to supply an unnamed global technology customer.

IRELAND 08:29

NBI connects Inis Meain to rural fibre broadband network

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has opened pre-orders for 147 homes and businesses on Inis Meain, the second largest of the Aran Islands. Residents and businesses can now pre-order full-fibre broadband services on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) network. Services are already available to order for 641 premises on Inis Mor (Inishmore), the largest of the Aran Islands; with work ongoing to connect Inis Oirr (Inisheer).

GERMANY 08:22

Deutsche Telekom secures broadcasting rights for 2030 World Cup

Deutsche Telekom said it has secured the broadcasting rights in Germany for the Fifa World Cup men's tournament in 2030. Telekom will show all 104 matches exclusively on MagentaTV. The next men's World Cup will take place in six countries, namely Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

ITALY 08:15

FiberCop rivals call on Agcom to reject wholesale price list

Italy's main challengers on the fixed market - Fastweb+Vodafone, Wind Tre, Sky Italia and Iliad - have called on the market regulator Agcom to reject wholesale access prices proposed at FiberCop. In a joint letter reported by Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor, the operators said the draft price lists published in April by the operator of the former TIM network are not fair and reasonable and are in need of significant changes. Agcom is expected to meet 22 July to consider the price list. 

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