Russia sees spike in smartphone viruses after app restrictions
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:17

Russia sees spike in smartphone viruses after app restrictions

​The number of smartphones in Russia affected by viruses has grown by 70 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year, reports Kommersant citing data from the operator Megafon. An estimated 1.5 million Android devices are affected in the country, equal to around 1.5 percent of all Android-based devices in Russia. The rise in infections is thought to be the result of restrictions on downloading popular apps in the country. Consumers turn to third-party distributors that are more often targeted by hack

Yandex launches agent development platform for Alice AI
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:10

Yandex launches agent development platform for Alice AI

Russian internet company Yandex has introduced a platform for developers to make their own AI agents for Alice AI, its universal AI assistant and large language model. The platform is being tested on services from Yandex and will open up for external users in future. The services Yandex Taxi and Yandex Shop have developed the first AI agents using the new platform, and other services from Yandex plan to launch their own agents soon.

MTS adds money transfers to Serbia on app
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:08

MTS adds money transfers to Serbia on app

Russian operator MTS has launched money transfers to Serbia for consumer customers. Instant transfers can be received in cash. The option is available on the mobile application My MTS, and the money can be collected at currency exchange offices indicated in the application. The maximum transfer is RUB 800,000, and the transfer time is up to 10 minutes.

Mega expands mobile coverage at popular tourist destinations
KYRGYZSTAN 15:06

Mega expands mobile coverage at popular tourist destinations

Kyrgyzstan operator Mega announced it has expanded the coverage of its mobile network in popular tourist destinations. New base stations were launched at Son-Kul Lake in the Naryn region, along the route to Kel-Suu Lake in South Kyrgyzstan, on the route around Issyk-Kul Lake, at Kyrchin Gorge in the Issyk-Kul region, as well as in numerous other sites in preparation for the holiday season.

Turkmentelecom reports wide business adoption of 5G in Arkadag
TURKMENISTAN 15:05

Turkmentelecom reports wide business adoption of 5G in Arkadag

Turkmenistan national operator Turkmentelecom said that its 5G services are being used for education, healthcare, city management and industrial needs in the city of Arkadag. Companies use the network for managing industrial processes, and the network is also used for data exchange by educational entities, telemedicine and broadcasting. 5G services were first launched in Arkadag in July 2025.

French media groups win EUR 126 mln in payments from Google over anti-competitive online ad sales
FRANCE 15:03

French media groups win EUR 126 mln in payments from Google over anti-competitive online ad sales

Four French media groups have been awarded payments totalling EUR 126 million from Google, reports Les Echos. The claimants were seeking damages and interest amounting to EUR 570 million, after accusing Google of anti-competitive online ad sales practices. The tech giant has yet to decide whether to appeal this latest ruling, issued by a Paris court. The four media groups are video-sharing platform Dailymotion (part of Canal Plus), Prisma Media, Le Figaro, and Les Echos-Le Parisien.

Ucom, CIPR AeroSpace launch new stage of space technologies education
ARMENIA 14:52

Ucom, CIPR AeroSpace launch new stage of space technologies education

Armenian operator Ucom and CIPR AeroSpace announced the launch of a new stage of cooperation aimed at developing space technologies and engineering education in Armenia. In 2026, the Space 1.0 educational package will be introduced in 15 schools across Armenia, including seven schools in Yerevan and eight schools in the regions. Space 1.0 is a hands-on educational package that enables students to explore the fundamentals of space technologies not only in theory, but also through a practical format. Through

Phobos Group revenues grow 13% in 2025
POLAND 14:48

Phobos Group revenues grow 13% in 2025

Revenues of Poland's Phobos Group totaled PLN 123.3 million in 2025, up by 13.3 percent year-on-year, reports Telko.in citing a corporate statement in the National Court Register. Operating costs amounted to PLN 97.4 million, up by 11 percent, and the net profit rose 7.4 percent to PLN 21.3 million.

Ribbon helps Virginia ILEC carrier to implement BEAD-targeted broadband upgrades
UNITED STATES 14:37

Ribbon helps Virginia ILEC carrier to implement BEAD-targeted broadband upgrades

MGW Telephone, a US regional multi-play carrier based in Virginia, has selected Ribbon Communications to supply broadband infrastructure upgrades aligned with the federal BEAD broadband subsidy programme. MGW Telephone is an incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC), meaning it held a regional monopoly on telecoms before the market opened up. Texas-based Ribbon will supply Circuit Emulation Services to ease the client's migration from TDM (time-division multiplex) wired infrastructure to an all-IP environment

Plus offers 2-for-1 on Samsung smartphones
POLAND 14:35

Plus offers 2-for-1 on Samsung smartphones

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has introduced a promotion to customers buying smartphones from Samsung in its shops. The promotion covers the S26-series, as well as Galaxy A57-series smartphones. Customers buying smartphones covered with the promotion are offered free smartphones, smartwatches, as well as an additional eSIM valid for six months.

Atresmedia claims Spanish TV market lead while RTVE grows audience share
SPAIN 14:34

Atresmedia claims Spanish TV market lead while RTVE grows audience share

Spanish commercial broadcaster Atresmedia claimed it is both Spain's leading TV group and operator of the most-watched channel for the fifth consecutive year. Public broadcaster RTVE meanwhile claimed it is the only broadcaster achieving growth in the 2025-26 season.

Dutch web domains market returns to growth in H1
NETHERLANDS 14:30

Dutch web domains market returns to growth in H1

The number of registered .nl web domains increased in the first half of 2026, ending two years of decline. The registrar SIDN said the total number reached 6.129 million, compared to 6.059 million at the start of the year. 

NETHERLANDS 14:26

KPN expands support for Rijksmuseum

KPN announced a new support agreement with the Rijksmuseum. As a 'Founder' for the national museum in Amsterdam the operator will provide a financial contribution as well as work with the museum on digital access to its collection. The exhibition wing will be renamed the KPN wing in recognition of the support.

ISRAEL 14:14

Bezeq authorises share buybacks up to ILS 800 mln through 2029

Bezeq announced that its board of directors has approved a share repurchase framework of up to ILS 800 million through 31 December 2029. Bezeq maintains its current dividend policy, distributing 80 percent of annual net income while funding strategic growth. These investments target next-generation communications infrastructure, digital services, selective acquisitions, and major subsea cable systems. While prioritizing a prudent balance sheet, the buyback authorisation adds flexibility to return excess cap

CANADA 14:09

Vonage launches new mobile fraud prevention solutions in Canada

Ericsson-owned Vonage has launched new network-powered fraud prevention solutions in Canada. These provide enterprises and developers with advanced fraud prevention capabilities across major mobile networks in Canada. This is enabled by Vonage network APIs connecting to Canadian mobile carriers through an integration between Aduna and EnStream, a JV between Bell, Telus and Rogers.

SPAIN 14:05

CMNC launches consultation on latest Telefonica wholesale access fee proposals

Spain's communications watchdog CNMC launched a public consultation on Telefonica's latest charging proposals for granting competitors access to its infrastructure. The consultation, running until 01 August, invites reactions to the former incumbent's voluntary commitments ahead of the abolition of regulated tariffs under the so-called MARCo offer.

UNITED STATES 14:02

Ubiquity sells Southern California network to Intrepid Fiber Networks

Intrepid Fiber Networks, US-based open-access fibre infrastructure provider, has signed an agreement to buy Ubiquity's fibre network in Southern California. This adds an in-serve FTTP network across San Diego County to Intrepid's footprint across the state of California. The acquired network covers the communities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas and Solana Beach, with an asset base of more than 35,000 fibre passings. 

SPAIN 14:01

Telefonica acquires rights to PGA Tour for remainder of 2026 and 2027 season

Telefonica announced that it has recovered the rights to the PGA Tour and that the rest of the 2026 season and the whole 2027 season will air on Movistar Plus. The Spanish rights to PGA Tour were previously held by Warner Bros Discovery. Telefonica said the deal gives it access to content including the Players Championship, the Signature events, and the FedExCup Finals.

GLOBAL 14:00

Inseego targets global expansion and lands ex-Nokia hires ahead of FWA acquisition

Inseego has appointed Pranav Shroff as senior vice president and managing director for India and APAC sales, and Ossi Korpela as senior VP and MD for EMEA sales. Shroff and Korpela both worked for Nokia in the past, marking the next phase in preparations for Inseego's takeover of Nokia's FWA business. The acquisition is on track to close in early Q4, Inseego said, adding that its operational footprint is expected to double in size while bringing new use cases into its wireless broadband portfolio. Inseego's

MOROCCO 13:53

Morocco ends March with 3.2 mln 5G connections, nearly 1.5 mln FTTH lines

Moroccan mobile operators ended the first quarter with 3.22 million 5G connections, according to telecom authority ANRT. As for network coverage, 5G was in service across 8,400 cell sites nationwide. The share of 5G grew by 1.6 percentage points since December to account for 8.4 percent of the country's 38.2 million mobile internet connections. The latter also include 1.34 million 4G/5G-based subscriptions marketed as fixed 'Box' offers.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:52

ITV selects MainStreaming to support ITVX service delivery

UK broadcaster ITV has selected content delivery specialist MainStreaming to support delivery of the ITVX streaming service. As ITV looks to expand its large-scale video delivery model to support changing viewer behaviour and future viewing patterns, it has added MainStreaming to its multi-CDN strategy. The latter will support delivery of the core ITVX catalogue, using its distributed Edge architecture. 

KAZAKHSTAN 13:50

Kazakhstan launches JV with 01.AI

The Kazakhstan government has founded a joint venture with the company 01.AI, reports Profit.kz. The new company Q.AI will develop large language models (LLM), AI agents, corporate AI platforms and other solutions for digital transformation of the public sector and businesses. Dmitriy Mun has been appointed the CEO of the new company. He was previously deputy minister at the Kazakhstan Ministry of AI and Digital Development.

IRELAND 13:43

DPC publishes annual report; new research into 'sharenting'

Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has published its Annual Report for 2025. It received 16,160 new cases from individuals during the year, up 45 percent from 2024; with a total of 11,734 cases concluded during 2025, up 12 percent year-on-year. As EU/EEA Lead Supervisory Authority, the DPC concluded 208 valid cross-border complaints in 2025, up 43 percent. It completed four large-scale inquiries during the year, imposing fines worth more than EUR 530.77 million. 

CANADA 13:30

Bell named Most Reliable Internet in Canada by Opensignal

Bell Canada said it has won the Most Reliable Internet in Canada award in the latest fixed broadband experience report (June 2026) from Opensignal. It also came top for Reliability, Consistent Quality and Upload Speed; with Bell Pure Fiber also being named as Canada's Fastest Internet. 

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