Bechtle lifts FY forecasts after Q2 sales rise 16% and pre-tax profit climbs 20%
GERMANY 09:45

Bechtle lifts FY forecasts after Q2 sales rise 16% and pre-tax profit climbs 20%

German IT services provider Bechtle has raised its full year forecasts following significant growth in its business volume and pre-tax earnings in the second quarter. Preliminary figures for Q2 indicate a business volume of around EUR 2.27 billion, up by approximately 18 percent over the second quarter of 2025, broadly supported by every business segment and customer group. Sales reached around EUR 1.73 billion, up by more than 16 percent. The Q2 pre-tax profit climbed by 20 percent to some EUR 80 million a

Telesat GEO to implement Upper C-band transition plan
UNITED STATES 09:41

Telesat GEO to implement Upper C-band transition plan

Telesat GEO, subsidiary of satellite operator Telesat, is planning to implement its Upper C-band transition after the US FCC's adopted its Upper C-band Report and Order. This FCC order creates a framework for reusing 160 MHz of Upper C-band spectrum in the US for next-generation terrestrial wireless services.

Dimension Data raises NGN 4 bln in first tranche of NGN 20 bln bond programme
NIGERIA 09:32

Dimension Data raises NGN 4 bln in first tranche of NGN 20 bln bond programme

Dimension Data has announced the signing ceremony for the issuance of a NGN 4.05 billion (approximately USD 2.9 million) corporate bond. This is the first tranche under its NGN 20 billion (USD 14.7 million) bond programme, following a successful subscription period for its Series 1 offering. Proceeds from the issue will go toward expanding DiData's fibre-optic infrastructure to keep pace with Nigeria's growing demand for high-speed digital connectivity.

Vodafone Portugal wraps up tech pilots funded by EU recovery plan
PORTUGAL 09:30

Vodafone Portugal wraps up tech pilots funded by EU recovery plan

Vodafone Portugal announced it has finalized 71 technological pilot projects conducted with support from the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), collaborating with local startups, SMEs, and innovation partners to test and commercialize emerging digital solutions. The majority of these initiatives (61) were developed through the Vodafone Boost Lab Test Bed, a consortium alongside Capgemini and Ericsson that surpassed its initial target of 59 pilots. Leveraging Vodafone's 5G, edge computing a

BH Telecom reports strongest H1 in over a decade
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 09:28

BH Telecom reports strongest H1 in over a decade

Bosnia and Herzegovina operator BH Telecom reported BAM 275.2 million in revenue for the first half of 2026, a 12-year high. The company realised a 12 percent increase in gross profit to BAM 42.7 million, marking its best half-year earnings in 11 years. Efficiency improvements and tighter cost management helped reduce total expenses by BAM 2.4 million, pushing EBITDA up 5 percent to BAM 88.3 million. Backed by cash reserves exceeding BAM 413 million, BH Telecom said it maintains a robust financial position

XLSmart offers 6-month access to Google Gemini Plus Package for XL, Axis, Smartfren subscribers
INDONESIA 09:28

XLSmart offers 6-month access to Google Gemini Plus Package for XL, Axis, Smartfren subscribers

Indonesian operator XLSmart has launched a Google Gemini Plus offer for subscribers to its XL, Axis, and Smartfren brands. XL, Axis, and Smartfren customers with receive six months of access to the Google Gemini Plus Package when they purchase qualifying internet packages. The offer is designed to support customers' learning, work, creative activities, and digital productivity.

Telefonica Brasil Q2 net profit surges 17% to BRL 1.6 bln
BRAZIL 09:15

Telefonica Brasil Q2 net profit surges 17% to BRL 1.6 bln

Telefonica Brasil (Vivo) posted a 17.0 percent year-on-year increase in net profit for the second quarter of 2026, reaching BRL 1.57 billion. Net operating revenue was 7.6 percent higher at BRL 15.76 billion. EBITDA rose 10.9 percent to BRL 6.58 billion, the company's highest growth rate since Q3 2023, and the EBITDA margin increased by 1.3 percentage points to 41.8 percent.

Antel to invest over USD 750 mln in AI, fibre expansion by 2030
URUGUAY 09:15

Antel to invest over USD 750 mln in AI, fibre expansion by 2030

Uruguayan state-owned operator Antel said it plans to invest more than USD 750 million between 2025 and 2030 to expand infrastructure, deploy AI capabilities and strengthen digital services, its president Alejandro Paz announced at the company's 52nd anniversary.

Portuguese telecom prices drop in June
PORTUGAL 09:13

Portuguese telecom prices drop in June

Consumer prices for telecommunications in Portugal continued their downward trend in June, dropping 0.3 percent month-on-month and 2.6 percent compared to the previous year, according to regulator Anacom. Over a 12-month average, Portuguese telecom rates fell by 1.9 percent. That's 3.3 percentage points below the EU average of 1.4 percent growth in prices, ranking Portugal as the country with the third-largest price drop across all 27 EU member states. 

Airspan H1 sales surge 112% on outstanding returns from all operating segments
GLOBAL 09:13

Airspan H1 sales surge 112% on outstanding returns from all operating segments

Airspan said it generated group revenues of USD 70 million in the first half of the year, more than doubling its haul in the same period of the 2025 financial year. Its latest financial update indicates that revenues for January to June will be 112 percent higher. Airspan reported trailing twelve-month sales of USD 152 million, representing a 32.2 percent rise from its USD 115 million turnover in FY25.

Quickline donates tablets to N Yorkshire sight loss charity
UNITED KINGDOM 09:13

Quickline donates tablets to N Yorkshire sight loss charity

Quickline Communications, UK rural broadband provider, has donated tablets to Sight Support Ryedale, a charity working with people living with sight loss across the Ryedale area. The four devices will support the charity's digital inclusion project, which provides group workshops, drop-in sessions and one-to-one support sessions at its office, libraries and GP surgeries. The tablets will also be used with a digital Braille device (Brailliant machine) for basic Braille teaching sessions.

TIM Brasil posts revenues up 5.5% in Q2
BRAZIL 09:12

TIM Brasil posts revenues up 5.5% in Q2

TIM Brasil reported a 6.2 percent year-on-year increase in normalised net profit for the second quarter of 2026, reaching BRL 1.04 billion. Net revenue expanded 5.5 percent to BRL 5.96 billion, propelled by steady mobile revenue growth and a 27 percent surge in fixed-line services after customer growth at TIM Ultrafibra and the consolidation of V8.Tech. Unadjusted net profit was little changed at BRL 970 million (-0.6%), and EBITDA was up 7 percent to BRL 3.58 billion, with the margin expanding by 0.7 perce

ANGOLA 09:09

Over-subscribed Unitel IPO nets USD 318 mln for Angolan state

Angola's state asset management institute, Igape, has raised USD 318 million (AOA 300.3 billion) following the successful sale of a 15 percent stake in telecom operator Unitel. Marking the largest listing to date on the Angolan Debt and Stock Exchange (BODIVA), the public offer priced all 7.5 million shares at the top end of the target range, AOA 40,040 per share. Demand for the telecom giant's shares surpassed initial supply with a coverage ratio of 120.72 percent.

MONTENEGRO 09:08

Crnogorski Telekom reports EUR 46 million revenue in H1

Crnogorski Telekom repored a robust financial performance in the first half of 2026, marking its fifth consecutive year of overall growth and 21 consecutive quarters of positive business trends. The company recorded EUR 46 million in revenue and an operating profit (EBITDA AL) of EUR 16.7 million for the six months. Optical network users increased by 11 percent year-over-year, while mobile subscribers were up by 10 percent. Broadband and TV user bases also expanded, reaching 86,000 (+1.5%) and 92,500 (+1.8%

NIGERIA 09:04

Samsung offers up to NGN 1 mln in gifts with Galaxy Z Fold8 reservations via Konga

Samsung is accepting advance orders for its Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 smartphones in Nigeria on the Konga e-commerce site until 20 August, with the chance to receive exclusive gift packages worth up to NGN 1 million. Shopping through Samsung's official store on Konga guarantees 100 percent authentic devices and reliable local warranty support. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at NGN 2.59 million for the 256 GB/12 GB variant and the standard Fold8 starts at NGN 2.34 milli

UNITED KINGDOM 09:04

VMO2 trials new in-store discovery zone to highlight tech recycling

Virgin Media O2 is piloting a new interactive in-store experience at the flagship O2 store in Westfield Stratford City that looks to boost consumer confidence in buying refurbished tech, donating unused devices and recycling. The store's new 'O2 Tech Refab Lab' discovery zone will help customers learn about sustainable tech reuse and recycling options. It will show how devices are traded through O2 Recycle and refurbished to 'Like New' standard; how they can donate devices to those in need through the Commu

EUROPE 08:49

AWS extends cloud computing, AI contract with Ryanair

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has extended a contract with European airline Ryanair for another five years. This will see Ryanair continue using AWS cloud computing and AI technologies across its business - including Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore and Amazon Quick. The AI technology will help power the airline's website, optimise fleet/flight schedules, boost operational efficiency with advanced AI tools, digitise pilot workflows, and provide employee productivity/communications apps. 

IRELAND 08:41

OpenAI plans new EU headquarters with 250 more jobs in Dublin

OpenAI announced plans to open a new EU headquarters in Dublin, after leasing the 88,000-square-foot Tropical Fruit Warehouse building in the city's Docklands area. The company currently has more than 100 employees in Dublin, and will also create 250 new jobs over the next two years to meet demand from developers, customers and users across Europe. 

ITALY 08:40

TIM launches sub-EUR 10 TIMvision and Dazn MyClubPass Mobile offer

Telecom Italia (TIM) has again joined forces with live sports streaming platform Dazn Italia to launch a new offer combining its TIMvision streaming product with the latter's MyClubPass Mobile plan. Under the promo, customers not currently subscribed to TIMvision can sign up to the promotion for EUR 9.99 a month before 09 September.

INDONESIA 08:37

XLSmart secures 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum in Indonesia

The Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) has selected XLSmart as one of the winners of the 2026 Selection Process for Users of the 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz Radio Frequency Bands. XLSmart plans to use the newly acquired spectrum to boost its network capacity and support the delivery of 4G and 5G services.

NETHERLANDS 08:29

Microsoft acquires more land north of Amsterdam for data centre expansion

Microsoft has acquired additional land in the Dutch town of Middenmeer, north of Amsterdam, with the hope of expanding its data centres there. The company bought 37.5 hectares for EUR 44 million according to land registry data seen by the newspaper NRC. Microsoft already has two data centres there, and the new site is next to a new power exchange planned by grid operator Tennet. Microsoft has applied already for a new connection to the electricity network.

UNITED STATES 08:27

Amazon Leo files FCC bid to launch D2D service by 2028

Amazon Leo plans to add another satellite constellation containing up to 5,105 regenerative direct-to-device (D2D) units, providing capacity for global D2D services in alliance with mobile network operators. At this stage, the company is filing an application with the US regulator, the Federal Communications Commission, with a view to commencing D2D services sometime in 2028. The announcement follows Amazon's definitive merger agreement with Globalstar in April, in which D2D expansion was cited as a key pri

SPAIN 08:22

Digi Spain to sponsor RCD Mallorca football club until 2028

Spanish MVNO Digi Mobil, a subsidiary of Romania's Digi Communications Group, has announced the latest of several recent sports sponsorship deals, this time agreeing to become an official sponsor of La Liga Hypermotion football team RCD Mallorca until the end of the 2027-2028 season. Under the agreement, Digi's logo will appear on the left sleeve of the first team's jersey.

POLAND 08:15

Polish president signs AI Act into law

Polish president Karol Nawrocki signed the Act on AI Systems, which will now be published in the legal gazette. The Act on AI Systems will create a legal framework for comprehensive support for innovation in the field of AI. It is expected that the new regulations will increase the safety of users of AI systems and ensure favorable conditions for the implementation of modern technologies in enterprises and institutions, the government said. 

Just In

09:45

Bechtle lifts FY forecasts after Q2 sales rise 16% and pre-tax profit climbs 20%

09:41

Telesat GEO to implement Upper C-band transition plan

09:32

Dimension Data raises NGN 4 bln in first tranche of NGN 20 bln bond programme

09:30

Vodafone Portugal wraps up tech pilots funded by EU recovery plan

Commentary

2 JUL 11:26

Canal Plus misses chance to strengthen Dutch business, time for exit?

23 JUN 09:56

ACM blocks Delta/Glaspoort deal - what can KPN do?

5 MEI 10:55

KPN: the art of making one-offs structural

4 MEI 14:25

Open Dutch Fiber outlook: time to restart roll-out?

Background

26 JUL 23:19

The week in telecom: Samsung works on foldable challenge, US telcos try FMC

19 JUL 23:41

The week in telecom: OnePlus exits tough smartphone market and Apple takes on OpenAI

12 JUL 23:30

The week in telecom: European telcos take shape as Xavier Niel buys more of Vodafone, Telenor expands in Sweden

5 JUL 23:03

The week in telecom: Comcast gives up on vertical integration, BT and Verizon agree global alliance