Leeds Beckett University uses Vodafone Storm cloud contact centre system
UNITED KINGDOM 13:13

Leeds Beckett University uses Vodafone Storm cloud contact centre system

VodafoneThree has provided Leeds Beckett University with a Vodafone Storm cloud-based contact centre solution. Developed with cloud communications provider Content Guru, Vodafone Sorm allows customers to connect all aspects of digital service. The flexible solution can be scaled as required, allowing the university to increase the number of licences during periods of high demand - such as during the clearing period after students receive their A-level results.

WindTre H1 margin falls 5%, hit by wholesale revenue decline
ITALY 13:12

WindTre H1 margin falls 5%, hit by wholesale revenue decline

Italian operator WindTre, the country's second largest MNO in terms of customers, has reported first-half revenue of EUR 1.84 billion, down 4 percent from a year earlier, according to CK Hutchison. The company's total margin fell 5 percent to EUR 1.44 billion, as a decline in the wholesale segment outweighed a slight improvement in the net customer service margin. EBITDA was down 11 percent in the period and EBIT fell 73 percent as narrower operating expenses failed to offset the margin decline.

Tecnotree seals USD 18 mln contract with Americas client
GLOBAL 13:06

Tecnotree seals USD 18 mln contract with Americas client

Tecnotree has disclosed a major sales contract with an existing telecoms client in the Americas region. The three-year deal will generate USD 17.5 million in annual recurring revenue recognised from FY 2026 onwards. At this stage, Tecnotree said it is not adjusting its FY guidance for the year.

3 Ireland customer base up 6% to 5.6 million in H1 2026
IRELAND 13:05

3 Ireland customer base up 6% to 5.6 million in H1 2026

3 Ireland has reported year-on-year customer growth of 6 percent in 1st-half 2026 to reach 5.6 million. Contract customers accounted for 4.7 million at end-June, up 8 percent from a year earlier. The operator has continued expanding its network, with 5G and 4G coverage reaching 97 percent 99.4 percent of the population respectively. ComReg data shows that 3 Ireland is the country's largest mobile operator, accounting for 49.9 percent of total mobile subscriptions in H1 2026.

Viavi debuts Vertex channel emulation module with native 6G and Wi-Fi 7/8 support
GLOBAL 13:03

Viavi debuts Vertex channel emulation module with native 6G and Wi-Fi 7/8 support

Viavi Solutions is launching an updated iteration of its channel emulation platform Vertex that produces 400 MHz instantaneous bandwidth and carrier frequencies up to 23.6 GHz. Viavi's Vertex 6.0 upgrade is described as the first channel emulator natively designed for emerging 6G waveform criteria, and can also be deployed to generate emulated Wi-Fi 7 and 8 links.

Tencent records negative free cash in Q2 after surge in AI capex
GLOBAL 12:56

Tencent records negative free cash in Q2 after surge in AI capex

Tencent nearly tripled its capital expenditure in the second quarter as the company invests in AI infrastructure to support its business plans. Capex rose to CNY 52.8 billion from CNY 19.1 billion a year earlier and was up from CNY 31.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026. This led to negative free cash flow for the quarter of CNY 13.8 billion, and the company's net cash position was down 22 percent year-on-year to CNY 58.2 billion.

Telenor Denmark says Icotera fibre router comes top in local test
DENMARK 12:50

Telenor Denmark says Icotera fibre router comes top in local test

Telenor Denmark said its new Icotera r2701 fibre router has come top in an independent test of routers from Danish ISPs conducted by testing company Excentis. When tested with ten devices connected at the same time, Telenor new Icotera fibre router achieved a download speed of 2,155 Mbps in the test, compared with 891 Mbps for its closest competitor. It achieved a 1,420 Mbps upload speed, compared with 1,026 Mbps for its nearest rival.

Netia to absorb subsidiary Petrotel
POLAND 12:37

Netia to absorb subsidiary Petrotel

Polish operator Netia announced a plan to absorb its 100 percent-owned subsidiary Petrotel, headquartered in Plock. The legal merger is a simplified process due to the 100 percent ownership, with no change in Netia's corporate statutes. The merger is carried out in order to optimise and simplify the ownership structure, as well as to reduce costs. Petrotel belongs to the Netia Group since 2011 and provides fixed and mobile internet services, telephony and numerous VAS.

Samsung becomes named sponsor of 7.5km race at Amsterdam marathon
NETHERLANDS 12:29

Samsung becomes named sponsor of 7.5km race at Amsterdam marathon

Samsung has become a named sponsor for the 7.5-km race in the TCS Amsterdam Marathon. The race known as the Samsung Galaxy 7.5 km will take place 17 October. The marathon weekend attracts in total around 65,000 runners. The new agreement is part of a wider sports marketing campaign at Samsung in the Netherlands, which also includes a three-year deal with the Netherlands basketball association started in 2024. 

Teracom Q2 revenue rises 25% amid growth in digital services
SWEDEN 12:29

Teracom Q2 revenue rises 25% amid growth in digital services

State-owned Swedish company Teracom has announced a 25 percent rise in second quarter revenue to SEK 442 million from SEK 355 million in Q2 2025, thanks largely to growth in digital services and increased scope in its emergency response work. Operating profit for the quarter was SEK 71 million, up from SEK 5 million a year earlier, and the operating margin was 16 percent compared with 1 percent in Q2 last year. The pre-tax profit surged to SEK 92 million from SEK 29 million.

Eurofiber starts framework contract on Belgian public procurement platform
BELGIUM 12:23

Eurofiber starts framework contract on Belgian public procurement platform

Eurofiber has joined the Belgian public procurement platform with a framework contract. This provides over 1,100 public organisations with access to its fibre network and related services, under agreed terms, without having to hold their own individual tenders. The platform is also open to non-members in the public sector, helping Eurofiber expand its potential customer base. 

Virgin TV adds Tennis Channel to streaming channel offering
UNITED KINGDOM 11:46

Virgin TV adds Tennis Channel to streaming channel offering

Virgin Media O2 is now allowing Virgin TV customers to stream The Tennis Channel at no extra cost. The new channel (channel 542) can be streamed directly through their set-top box - providing 24/7 access to a wide range of tennis content. This includes live coverage of competitions such as the Billie Jean Cup and Davis Cup, the ATP Challenger Tour and the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS). 

SCANDINAVIA 11:44

Vodafone Procure & Connect takes over international voice gateway services for Telenor Nordics and Maritime

Telenor and Vodafone have announced that Vodafone Procure and Connect will act as the operational gateway for inbound and outbound international voice traffic for Telenor's Nordic markets and Telenor Maritime. These services are currently managed by Telenor Linx and the transition will be phased over the next six month. Vodafone will manage international voice operations currently operated by Telenor Linx for Telenor Norway, Telenor Sweden, DNA in Finland, Telenor Denmark and Telenor Maritime.

UNITED STATES 11:39

Lockheed, Verizon demo 5G AI-enabled UAS detection system

Lockheed Martin and partners have demonstrated how commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology can help deploy, detect and track unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for protecting public and critical infrastructure. The partners are Verizon, Keysight Technologies, Nvidia, ODC and Astris AI. Demonstrated in the Miami area in July, the NetSense Airspace Awareness-as-a-Service system combines 5G, commercial technology and AI to detect unmanned aerial systems.

CANADA 11:26

Telus offers credit, support for customers affected by wildfires

Canadian operator Telus has announced CAD 2 million of support for customers affected by wildfires in British Columbia. This covers network connectivity, data top-ups and bill credits for customers, as well as donations and support for charities. Telus engineers are working to keep network infrastructure running, including bringing it generators to keep cell sites running and restoring damaged infrastructure as quickly as possible. 

GLOBAL 11:18

GSMA starts device recycling scheme with Closing the Loop and RGX

GSMA Industry Services has announced the introduction of GSMA Circularity Services to help mobile operators and sector partners to extend the life of mobile devices, reduce electronic waste and extract more value from existing assets. The services have been developed with commercial partners Closing the Loop and Recycle Global Exchange (RGX). GSMA Circularity Services provides contact with trusted partners and proven methods to enable the recovery, reuse, refurbishment and responsible recycling of ICT asset

UNITED STATES 10:57

Calix adds ScamWatchIQ, ScamPro to Calix One service add-on

Calix has introduced scam monitoring features in its SmartHome managed service software that forms part of the Calix One broadband optimisation suite. SmartHome's new ScamWatchIQ feature tracks and notifies customers of emerging scams and identity threats. Calix is also launching a premium paid-for feature, ScamPro, that provides additional expertise in responding to scams and identity theft, as well as recovering access to compromised accounts. 

SPAIN 10:56

AWS launches data-centre training programme in Spain

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the launch of two new training programmes in Spain focused on data-centre operations. The schemes, fully financed by AWS, will be based in the northern Aragon region and operated in partnership by professional training companies Davante and Grupo San Valero. The AWS programme will offer two distinct career paths, data centre engineering operations (DCEO) and data-centre operations (DCO), and aims to provide trainees with both theoretical and practical skills for careers i

MEXICO 10:55

Axtel creates AI development lab with Mexican tech university

Mexican operator and ICT services provider Axtel announced an agreement with private Mexican university Tecnologico de Monterrey to set up an R&D laboratory focused on AI. Under the deal, the new lab will develop new processes, IP assets and products with market potential.

EUROPE 10:54

3 Group Europe posts small drop in H1 results after UK exit

3 Group Europe reported a small drop in underlying results in the first half of 2026, hurt by the loss of wholesale business in Italy. Revenues of HKD 29.04 billion exclude the divested UK business and were down 1 percent year-on-year excluding currency effects, while underlying EBITDA fell 5 percent to HKD 9.35 billion, and EBIT declined 30 percent to HKD 1.51 billion. Apart from WindTre in Italy, all other operations reported better or stable total margin, leading to improved EBITDA performance across all

GLOBAL 10:38

Semtech sells cellular module business to Compal for USD 62 mln

Semtech announced the sale of its cellular module business to Compal Electronics in a USD 62 million cash deal. The company, which flagged a potential disposal alongside first-quarter results in May, said it will now focus on data centre and LoRa connectivity, where it sees higher growth potential. Under the terms of the agreement, Compal will acquire all assets and IP related to Semtech's cellular module and take on its clients and staff. The divestment is expected to close during the fourth quarter of Sem

SINGAPORE 10:32

NeraTel returns to net profit and positive EBITDA in H1

Singapore communications and network services provider Nera Telecommunications (NeraTel) has reported a return to net profitability in the first half of 2026. It says organisational restructuring, operational streamlining and cost rationalisations undertaken since it became part of Ennocon Technology Group in 2024 contributed to the improved earnings in H1 2026. It said net profit was SGD 535,000 compared with a net loss of SGD 1.84 million in H1 2025. Executive chairman Steve Chu said NeraTel's performance

BELGIUM 10:28

Belgian operators appeal new rules on tariff recommendations

Belgium's leading telecom operators have filed appeals against new price transparency rules mandated by regulator Bipt. In February they were ordered to improve their annual tariff recommendations to customers, including offers from their second brands and adding a QR code linking directly to the new offer. Proximus, Telenet and Orange Belgium filed an appeal against the decision at the commercial court, L'Echo reports. 

UNITED STATES 10:06

Prysmian prepares USD 1.3 billion US manufacturing expansion in support of intra-data centre products push

Prysmian has sanctioned a USD 1.25 billion capex to enhance three of its US fibre manufacturing sites, in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The announcement follows Prysmian's signing of a EUR 5.5 billion long-term agreement to supply optical cables to Koch subsidiary Molex's data centres. Across all three investments, Prysmian expects to generate up to 600 jobs, including 300 positions at its North Carolina campus.

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