Telenet updates sports pay-TV packs with Dazn channels
BELGIUM 10:43

Telenet updates sports pay-TV packs with Dazn channels

Telenet has presented its new subscriptions for Play Sports, its pay-TV offering. Following the new licensing deal with Dazn, the operator offers a bundle of Play Sports + Dazn Total for EUR 34.99 per month, giving viewers access to top Belgian and international football (Pro League, Champions League, Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga), as well as Formula 1, tennis, golf, NBA, NFL and other sports. Customers who sign up by 03 August will pay a reduced price of EUR 24.99 per month for the first

Vodafone upgrades 4G, 5G coverage across Swansea University
UNITED KINGDOM 10:41

Vodafone upgrades 4G, 5G coverage across Swansea University

VodafoneThree has rolled out enhanced 4G and 5G+ connectivity for Swansea University as part of an ongoing partnership between the university and Vodafone Business. This includes improved Vodafone 4G connectivity across the Singleton and Bay campuses to deliver faster speeds and enhanced voice call quality. The roll-out of 5G Standalone (5G+) will support Swansea University's 'living lab' research facility.

Uganda secures seat on ATU Administrative Council
AFRICA 10:35

Uganda secures seat on ATU Administrative Council

Uganda was elected to the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Administrative Council for the next four years at the ATU Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-26) in Abuja, Nigeria. This diplomatic milestone places Uganda at the centre of continental policy-making for digital connectivity, cybersecurity, spectrum management, AI and emerging technologies. The vote reflects strong regional confidence in Uganda's ICT leadership and its commitment to advancing Africa's collective digital agenda.

AT&T offers AI-generated summaries of customer service calls
UNITED STATES 10:34

AT&T offers AI-generated summaries of customer service calls

AT&T is offering AI-generated summaries of customers' conversations with customer care agents, helping customers keep a record of their interactions with customer service. Customers opting in can receive the summary directly by text message or e-mail - recapping what they talked about and what actions were agreed. Cristy Swink, Senior Vice President (SVP) Customer Care, said the AI-generated summaries supported the AT&T Guarantee and its commitment to making customer care more transparent.

NCC and Rural Electrification Agency agree renewable energy scheme
NIGERIA 10:30

NCC and Rural Electrification Agency agree renewable energy scheme

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deploy renewable energy for telecom infrastructure in rural and underserved communities, CommunicationsWeek reported. This should reduce power costs for operators and improve network availability nationwide. Abraham Oshadami, executive commissioner for technical services at the NCC, said the partnership will allow telecom base stations situated near mini-grids to access

Sky Ultimate TV customers get Hayu access at no extra cost
UNITED KINGDOM 10:24

Sky Ultimate TV customers get Hayu access at no extra cost

Sky has made the Hayu reality TV service available at no extra cost for Sky Ultimate TV customers, and all Sky Q and Sky+ pay-TV customers. From 29 July, customers can access more than 250 reality TV shows on Hayu, including new seasons and same-day US episodes. New customers can get Ultimate TV from GBP 24 per month. 

Skywave to offer Iridium LEO satellite access for manufacturing IoT/OT services
GLOBAL 10:16

Skywave to offer Iridium LEO satellite access for manufacturing IoT/OT services

Iridium Communications is partnering industrial IoT enabler Skywave, an Orbcomm subsidiary, to equip manufacturing equipment with more resilient connectivity backed by its LEO satellite network. The partnership pairs Iridium's satellite capacity and Short Burst Data (SBD) service for IoT data messages with Skywave' satellite IoT terminals and its intelligent network orchestration interface OGx IoT. 

Streamwide H1 revenues up 12% amid three-fold rise in SaaS sales
GLOBAL 10:08

Streamwide H1 revenues up 12% amid three-fold rise in SaaS sales

Communications software specialist Streamwide has published a trading update ahead of the release of its first-half financial results in late September. Revenue for the H1 period amounted to EUR 12.79 million, up 12 percent year-on-year. International activities accounted for 52 percent of first-half revenues and exceeded France-generated sales for the first time, demonstrating the company's ability to expand beyond its domestic market. In particular, Streamwide reaffirmed the significant potential of the A

FTTH Council Europe rebrands as Fibre Council Europe
EUROPE 09:54

FTTH Council Europe rebrands as Fibre Council Europe

FTTH Council Europe has rebranded as Fibre Council Europe to reflect a shift in scope after more than two decades focused on fibre-to-the-home deployment. The Brussels-based organisation said the new identity embodies its expanded role across the full fibre ecosystem, including fixed and mobile network infrastructure, data centres and digital services.

Manx Telecom offers free home Wi-Fi visits for fibre broadband customers
ISLE OF MAN 09:50

Manx Telecom offers free home Wi-Fi visits for fibre broadband customers

Isle of Man-based Manx Telecom has introduced a new free home Wi-Fi support service for fibre broadband customers across the island. The Manx Telecom Home Wi-Fi Team will assess a customer's home for signal hotspots, connect all devices in the home, set up parental controls, and ensure that everything is working in all rooms. The service is included for new fibre broadband customers, with existing customers able to book appointments to help resolve Wi-Fi problems.

Qorvo reports surging Q1 profits on buoyant operational performance
GLOBAL 09:49

Qorvo reports surging Q1 profits on buoyant operational performance

Signal components maker Qorvo has announced an expansion of its bottom line of more than threefold in its first fiscal 2027 quarter to end-June. Net profits surged to USD 85.8 million from USD 25.6 million a year earlier, thanks in part to a change in the sales mix in Qorvo's Advanced Cellular Products (ACG) Group. Qorvo reported revenue expansion in double figures across its defence and aerospace, infrastructure and power delivery end markets, though its group turnover of USD 784.8 million was 4.2 percent

Rogers signs 12-year NHL sub-licensing deal with Prime Video
CANADA 09:40

Rogers signs 12-year NHL sub-licensing deal with Prime Video

Rogers Communications has signed a 12-year sub-licensing agreement with Prime Video for the latter to exclusively broadcast regular-season Wednesday night national NHL games in English and French, starting with the 2026/27 season. The agreement also gives Prime Video exclusive rights to select Stanley Cup Playoff series in Canada, including two First Round playoff series and one Second Round series each year. 

GLOBAL 09:35

1NCE powers Metos farming information service from Pessl Instruments

IoT product platform provider 1NCE said it is powering the Metos weather service  from Austrian company Pessl Instruments. Metos is a "smart" farming service  to connect thousands of weather stations and field sensors through a single platform, providing farmers with up-to-date information concerning precipitation and soil moisture, extreme weather, and crop disease risk in more than 80 countries.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:31

Ofcom says 26% of UK viewers use Netflix as first choice

The latest annual Media Nations report from UK regulator Ofcom shows that one quarter (26%) of viewers use Netflix as their first choice when looking for something to watch - followed by the BBC at 25 percent, ITV at 15 percent and YouTube at 10 percent. Netflix is highest first choice for 25-34 year olds (39%) and YouTube is highest among 16-24 year olds (23%). 

ITALY 09:16

Aruba.it, Abinsula test post-quantum cryptography in EU-backed project

Italian cloud services specialist Aruba.it and embedded software firm Abinsula are collaborating on PiQASO, a European initiative to test post-quantum cryptography in real-world applications. The project, co-funded by the EU under the Digital Europe Programme and running until the end of 2027, aims to accelerate the adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography across digital infrastructure and services.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:13

Russians repairing old mobile phones more often - M.Video

Russian mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video said that repairs of devices purchased before 2018 more than doubled by customers in the first half of this year. The study looked at applications from customers to for repairs at the company's chain, M.Master. Battery replacements accounted for 46 percent of all cases, and new screens made up 20 percent of orders. The iPhone 7, iPhone 8 and iPhone X were the models most frequently submitted for repair.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:12

O2 Satellite supports wildfire response teams in Derbyshire

Virgin Media O2 said that firefighters in Derbyshire have been using the O2 Satellite service to stay connected as respond to a wildfire near Tintwistle, an area with no traditional mobile coverage. O2 has provided Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service with 100 satellite-enabled phones, which are helping crews stay connected during the emergency response. 

AZERBAIJAN 09:12

Azercell fosters digital skills for senior citizens, confirms compliance with ISO 10002:2018

Azerbaijani operator Azercell said it has organised dedicated learning programme for the members and staff of the NGO Ucuncu Bahar. The initiative aims to encourage senior citizens to remain socially active while strengthening their digital literacy and helping them confidently navigate an increasingly digital world. The programme provided participants with practical knowledge and everyday skills that support their personal development and active engagement in community life.

ROMANIA 09:12

Orange Romania revenue almost flat in H1, cybersecurity revenue jumps more than 50%

Orange Romania reported consolidated revenue of EUR 690 million for the first half of 2026, which represents a slight increase from EUR 684 million in the same period of 2025. Orange Romania ended June with 9 million mobile customers, more than 1 million fixed broadband subscribers, and 1 million cable and satellite TV service users.

SAUDI ARABIA 09:11

Solutions by STC revenue rises 9% in H1

Saudi provider Solutions by STC reported a 9 percent year-on-year revenue increase to SAR 6.24 billion for the first six months ending June. The top-line growth was driven primarily by core ICT services, which surged 20 percent to SAR 3.36 billion thanks to accelerated project delivery from contracts secured in 2025 and early 2026. EBITDA grew by 12 percent to SAR 1.09 billion, lifting the EBITDA margin by 0.5 percentage points to 17.4 percent. 

PORTUGAL 09:10

Meo and Thales bid to supply ground gateways for Iris2 satellite network

Portuguese telecom operator Meo and defence technology group Thales are submitting a joint proposal via the Portuguese Space Agency to supply critical satellite gateway infrastructure for Iris2, Europe's flagship sovereign satellite constellation designed to rival Starlink, reported Economia Online. Under the bid, the partners plan to leverage existing teleports in Alfouvar (near Sintra) and Santa Maria (Azores) to route signals from the constellation into terrestrial networks. The 12-hectare Alfouvar facil

EASTERN EUROPE 09:05

United Group reports H1 growth across Southeast Europe

United Group said it saw steady operational progress across its Southeast European markets during the first six months of 2026, driven by fibre rollouts, next-generation mobile deployments, and expanded entertainment offers. Key market developments include Nova Greece surpassing 300,000 FTTH subscribers (30% of its total base) and deploying 5G FWA alongside its AI-driven Smart Forest Rhodes conservation project. In Croatia, Telemach expanded its 10 GIGA fibre network to 330,000 homes while claiming top mobi

ETHIOPIA 09:03

Safaricom Ethiopia adds prepaid EEU electricity payments to M-Pesa

M-Pesa Ethiopia has introduced prepaid electricity payments for Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) customers, allowing users with EEU Smart Meter devices to purchase electricity directly through the M-Pesa app. The new integration enables customers to buy prepaid electricity tokens remotely, eliminating the need to visit physical service centers during traditional business hours.

UNITED STATES 09:02

NCTC introduces Prosurety-powered customer benefits for mobile handsets

US purchasing alliance National Content and Technology Cooperative (NCTC) is launching an affordability programme to help Americans access subsidies and financing for new mobile handsets marketed by its members. Run in partnership with Prosurety, a home tech lifecycle services provider, NCTC's Complete Device Advantage initiative allows NCTC members to signpost subsidy programmes that include mobile devices in their policies as well as other financing models that help spread the cost of a new handset.

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