Dazn Italia launches smartphone-only plan for EUR 20 per month
ITALY 08:33

Dazn Italia launches smartphone-only plan for EUR 20 per month

Dazn Italia is launching a subscription for use only on a smartphone. The Full Mobile plan, which can work on up to two smartphones on the same home network, is available for EUR 19.99 per month and includes its full selection of Serie A football and other sports. 

Huber+Suhner sees H1 communication orders fall 30%
GLOBAL 08:25

Huber+Suhner sees H1 communication orders fall 30%

Huber+Suhner reported orders at its Communication business down 30 percent year-on-year to CHF 140 million amid weaker demand from the mobile networks and CEM components segments. Net sales were down 14.1 percent in the same period to CHF 132.4 million, and the company's Communication business had a negative EBIT margin of 0.8 percent for the first half. The group blamed the loss on upfront investments to increase production of optical circuit switchers, after the surge in orders last year from the data cen

Apple commits to changing rules for user data ad consent on iPhones and iPads following German Cartel Office test
GERMANY 08:25

Apple commits to changing rules for user data ad consent on iPhones and iPads following German Cartel Office test

Apple will change its rules on the use of user data on iPhones and iPads for personalised advertising following a test conducted by the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt). The office has declared as binding Apple's commitments to closely align the consent prompts for its own offerings with those for third-party apps. This means removing possibly discouraging symbols and wording in Apple's predefined requests for third-party providers. Moreover, app publishers and content providers, such as medi

Fortinet boosts AI agent security with Virtue AI takeover
GLOBAL 08:10

Fortinet boosts AI agent security with Virtue AI takeover

Fortinet is adding new capabilities for AI security to its firewall range with the acquisition of Virtue AI. The company said Virtue AI is an innovator in AI runtime protection, automated AI validation, and security for autonomous AI systems, helping enterprises reduce risks from AI models and agents, from their development through to operations.

Globe Telecom adds ex-CFO de Larrazabal to board as Lazaro retires
PHILIPPINES 08:01

Globe Telecom adds ex-CFO de Larrazabal to board as Lazaro retires

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has announced that Delfin L. Lazaro will step down from the company's board of directors, effective 1 September. Lazaro joined the Board in 1997 and was elected president and CEO that same year. During his nearly three decades on Globe Telecom's board, Lazaro served as chairman of the Executive and Compensation Committees for four years, co-vice chairman of the board for 10 years and chairman of the Finance Committee for 18 years.

Meta registers for VAT on ads in Azerbaijan
AZERBAIJAN 07:56

Meta registers for VAT on ads in Azerbaijan

Meta will begin applying Azerbaijan's 18 percent VAT tax to Facebook advertising, reports Trend. According to the company, starting from 01 September, the applicable 18 percent VAT will be charged on Facebook ads for advertisers with business or individual addresses listed as Azerbaijan.

Liberian telecoms watchdog discusses modernising procurement infrastructure with Sierra Leone
LIBERIA 07:53

Liberian telecoms watchdog discusses modernising procurement infrastructure with Sierra Leone

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has held talks with Sierra Leone's National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) and Liberia's Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC). They discussed developing transparent, technology-driven procurement systems and fostering knowledge sharing by the neighbouring nations. PPCC executive director Bodger Scott Johnson said that modernising procurement infrastructure is critical to strengthening governance and boosting Liberia's international standing

Digi Spain sells more shares from over-allotment option
SPAIN 07:43

Digi Spain sells more shares from over-allotment option

Digi Spain has raised another EUR 13.6 million in its initial public offering of shares. The company said underwriter Barclays exercised part of the over-allotment option, selling another 2.43 million shares at the offering price of EUR 5.60 per share. This was part of the post-listing stabilisation period, which ended on 14 August.

UCC opens applications for FM broadcasting frequencies in eight districts
UGANDA 07:43

UCC opens applications for FM broadcasting frequencies in eight districts

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has invited applications for eight FM broadcasting frequencies in underserved areas, specifically one each in Maracha, Gulu, Kitgum, Abim, Kaabong, Kotido, Hoima and Kisoro. The initiative aims to improve radio coverage, foster local content, and support socio-economic development. Applicants must demonstrate technical, financial and operational capacity under Section 36 of the Uganda Communications Act and Regulation 16 of the Licensing Regulations.

Tanzanian ICT minister presents connectivity report to parliamentary infrastructure committee
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 07:40

Tanzanian ICT minister presents connectivity report to parliamentary infrastructure committee

More than 8.5 million Tanzanians in 1,400 villages now have access to mobile and internet services following the government's completion of 758 communication towers, the Daily News reported. The TZS 126 billion project, funded by TZS 55 billion from the World Bank and TZS 71 billion from the Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF), was overseen by the ICT ministry. ICT minister Angellah Kairuki presented an implementation report to the parliamentary standing committee on infrastructure and said

Omantel Group H1 net profit surges 74%
OMAN 07:25

Omantel Group H1 net profit surges 74%

Omantel has reported a 73.5 percent year-over-year increase in H1 2026 group net profit to OMR 292.8 million from OMR 168.8 million. The earnings were buoyed by strong EBITDA and OMR 159 million in investment gains from Zain Group's Zain Ventures portfolio. Net profit attributable to Omantel shareholders rose 60.1 percent to OMR 58.6 million from OMR 36.6 million.

OpenAI expands ChatGPT advertising to Europe
EUROPE 07:25

OpenAI expands ChatGPT advertising to Europe

OpenAI will start rolling out advertising in ChatGPT in Europe in August, according to an email sent to users. Ads will appear only in the free and Go versions of the AI service, while Plus, Pro and Enterprise subscribers will not see any advertising. 

AFRICA 07:02

Bayobab appoints Alkhatib as general manager of customer success

MTN Digital Infrastructure, the parent company of Bayobab, appointed Nour Alkhatib as general manager of customer success, effective 1 September. Alkhatib brings extensive African and Middle Eastern telecommunications experience spanning marketing, commercial strategy, category management, and customer experience. Throughout her career at MTN Group, MENA, and Southern and Eastern Africa market operations, she has held senior leadership roles driving strong brand, commercial, and customer success outcomes, M

ARMENIA 07:00

Viva Armenia revenues top AMD 15.5 bln in Q2

Operating revenues from mobile services at the operator Viva Armenia totaled AMD 15.569 billion in the second quarter of this year. That included AMD 8.838 billion from data services, according to a company statement. Operating revenues from fixed services totaled AMD 585.722 million. OIBDA reached AMD 8.488 billion, and capital expenditure amounted to AMD 976.688 million. 

JAPAN 07:00

KDDI, Docomo and Rakuten Mobile set to launch arrows Alpha2

KDDI, NTT Docomo and Rakuten Mobile are set to launch FCNT's arrows Alpha2 smartphone in Japan on 27 August, with the operators offering different purchase incentives for the rugged handset. KDDI will sell the Alpha2 through its au Flex Style SIM-free smartphone brand from 27 August, offering customers up to JPY 10,000 in incentives through two launch campaigns. Customers who pre-register and purchase can receive a JPY 5,000 Amazon gift card, while a separate campaign offers the first 20,000 eligible purcha

INDIA 06:59

Wirepas tops 12 million smart electricity meters connected in India

Wirepas reports it has crossed 12 million smart electricity meters connected in India. The company claims to hold a 20 percent share of the country's smart meter connectivity market. Wirepas connected its first million meters in India in December 2023. The figure increased to 5 million in early 2025 and surpassed 10 million by the end of 2025.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 06:58

ER-Telecom revenues up 10% in H1

​Revenues at Russia's ER-Telecom Holding totaled RUB 50.07 billion in the first half of this year, after growing by 10 percent year-on-year from RUB 51.01 billion. Consumer services contributed RUB 25.53 billion, up by 16 percent, and B2B revenues totaled RUB 30.54 billion, up by 5 percent. OIBDA rose 16 percent to RUB 27.97 billion, and the OIBDA margin grew by 3 percentage points to 50 percent. The net profit was RUB 4.06 billion, up from RUB 119 million in January to June in 2025.

UNITED STATES 06:37

Echostar's Ergen agrees takeover of MVNO MobileX - report

Echostar chairman Charlie Ergen has reached a deal to acquire a controlling stake in MVNO MobileX through the special purpose acquisition company CONX, the Wall Street Journal reported. People familiar with the matter said the takeover values MobileX at about USD 200 million. The acquisition reportedly also gives MobileX's network provider Verizon a small stake, by converting a loan into equity. 

TURKEY 06:36

JCR reaffirms Turk Telekom's ratings with stable outlook

JCR Eurasia Rating (JCR) has completed its annual review of Turk Telekom and maintained the company in the investment-grade category. JCR confirmed Turk Telekom's long-term national issuer credit rating at 'AAA (tr)' and its short-term national issuer credit rating at 'J1+ (tr)', both with stable outlook.

VIETNAM 06:30

TTA and Viettel launch Korea-Vietnam 5G-Advanced, 6G business cooperation

South Korea's Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) has held a technology and business exchange with Vietnam's Viettel Group aimed at supporting Korean network equipment and solutions companies seeking to enter the Vietnamese market. The two-day event brought together TTA, the 6G Forum, GSMA and Korean companies including LIG Acuver, SOLiD, UCAST and Wizcore, alongside executives from Viettel's technology, AI and high-tech businesses. 

PAKISTAN 06:27

Zong launches Z-Wallet for digital financial services with Zindigi

Pakistani operator Zong has partnered with Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, to launch the Z-Wallet platform on the local market. The Z-Wallet service is designed to bring regulated digital financial services directly into the My Zong app through an embedded-finance model powered by Zindigi's Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) infrastructure. Customers can now access essential banking services within an app they already use, without the need to download or switch to a separate banking application, Zong said.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:22

KT Cloud to highlight AI infrastructure at annual summit

KT Cloud will hold its annual kt cloud summit 2026 in Seoul on 15 September, bringing together corporate and public-sector customers and partners to discuss AI data centres, cloud, AI technologies and deployment cases. The event will be held under the theme "AX for your business", with kt cloud focusing on technologies and practical experience intended to help customers implement AI transformation more quickly.

ITALY 06:14

TIM to increase monthly rates for more TIMvision offers

Telecom Italia (TIM) has detailed a number of price rises on its website for existing customers subscribing to pay-TV offers within the TIMvision portfolio. The increases will be implemented between the end of September and 01 October. They will range from EUR 0.50 to EUR 4 per month depending on the offer, with running promotions remaining in place. The decision was attributed to "economic needs arising from the change in market conditions for offers that include TV content", in line with TIM's earlier ann

JAPAN 06:11

NTT Docomo to launch Google Pixel 11 range and Pixel Watch 5

NTT Docomo will launch the Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Google Pixel Watch 5 in Japan on 20 August, with pre-orders for the smartphones having opened on 13 August. The smartphones are designed around Google's Gemini Intelligence, while the Pixel 11 Pro models feature up to 120x zoom. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is around 1mm thinner and 10% lighter than its predecessor, with Docomo also highlighting a new hinge and increased device strength.

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