Global CPE sales up almost 6% in H1 - Dataxis
GLOBAL 11:16

Global CPE sales up almost 6% in H1 - Dataxis

Global revenues to manufacturers of customer premises equipment, including broadband, TV and video devices, rose 5.7 percent in the first half of 2026 to USD 11.4 billion, according to figures from Dataxis Research. The year-on-year increase was driven 6.7 percent growth in the broadband CPE segment to USD 8.5 billion, while TV and video devices lifted 2.8 percent to USD 2.3 billion.

Truecaller brings out Post-Call Actions to prompt customer task completion
GLOBAL 11:07

Truecaller brings out Post-Call Actions to prompt customer task completion

Caller identification service provider Truecaller said it has brought out a service named Post-Call Actions to prompt consumers to complete related tasks straight after a voice call ends. Post-Call Actions send a branded "action card" at the end of a conversation for consumer response while they are paying attention. This avoids them waiting for a link or in a queue, or having to download an application, Truecaller said. The next step is one tap away, it added.

Norlys appoints chief information security officer at Sinal
DENMARK 10:39

Norlys appoints chief information security officer at Sinal

Norlys has announced the appointment of Bo Rising as chief information security officer (CISO) at its wholesale fibre arm Sinal from 17 August. He will ensure a high level of security for the fibre network at this time of geopolitical uncertainty and sharp focus on critical infrastructure. He has worked since 2025 as an independent cybersecurity consultant after founding Rising Security Consulting. From 2022 to 2025, he was deputy director of IT security with responsibility for governance, risk management a

Liberty Networks adds Starlink to B2B offer in four LatAm markets
COLOMBIA 10:28

Liberty Networks adds Starlink to B2B offer in four LatAm markets

Liberty Networks has officially added Starlink satellite connectivity to its enterprise portfolio in Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic, operating as an authorised Starlink distributor. As a result, the company now offers low-latency satellite links to B2B clients in addition to fibre optics, cybersecurity and managed services.

Smart Communications offers 40% discount on 5G Home WiFi device
PHILIPPINES 10:21

Smart Communications offers 40% discount on 5G Home WiFi device

Philippines operator Smart Communications is offering a 40 percent discount on its Smart 5G Max Home Wi-Fi device. Until 20 November, customers can acquire the Smart 5G Max Home Wi-Fi device for PHP 2,995, down from the standard price of PHP 4,990.

GSMA calls for clarity on upper 6 GHz policies to drive cellular investment
GLOBAL 10:13

GSMA calls for clarity on upper 6 GHz policies to drive cellular investment

The GSMA has urged regulators to ensure that the cellular industry can capitalise on upper 6 GHz spectrum allocations, arguing that operators are ready to commercialise these frequencies but require clarity on licensing strategies to support investments. The global  trade alliance estimates more than 80 percent of the world's population live somewhere that supports IMT licences in the 6.425-7.125 GHz range, following its harmonisation for this purpose at the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC). M

TDF uses Big Blue Marble's Nakolos platform for 5G Broadcast roll-out
FRANCE 10:12

TDF uses Big Blue Marble's Nakolos platform for 5G Broadcast roll-out

French infrastructure operator TDF has been relying on the expertise of Austria-based technical partner Big Blue Marble for the large-scale 5G Broadcast pilot that started at the end of June, targeting an initial footprint of 12 million people across four metropolitan areas in France. Formed through a collaboration between Austria's national broadcaster ORS and Insys Video Technologies, Big Blue Marble has developed the Nakolos 5G Broadcast Core offering for content providers and network operators, integrat

Finland makes fibre available to 23,000 premises under EU RRF scheme from 2022 to 2026
FINLAND 10:11

Finland makes fibre available to 23,000 premises under EU RRF scheme from 2022 to 2026

Finnish transport and communications agency Traficom said that fibre connections were made available to almost 23,000 permanent residences, holiday homes and businesses under the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)  from 2022 to 2026. Over 2,600 kilometres of new fibre networks were laid nationwide. The programme improved access to fibre broadband in sparsely populated areas lacking commercial deployment.

PTS probes Bahnhof's contract change notice period
SWEDEN 09:45

PTS probes Bahnhof's contract change notice period

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said it is responding to complaints by investigating Bahnhof's compliance with legal requirements to inform customers of changes to its terms and conditions. The watchdog has asked the broadband provider a number of questions and Bahnhof has until 18 September to reply.

Tesco Mobile ends 2025 with 5.9 mln customers; as revenue grows 11%
UNITED KINGDOM 09:43

Tesco Mobile ends 2025 with 5.9 mln customers; as revenue grows 11%

UK MVNO Tesco Mobile, JV between supermarket retailer Tesco and Virgin Media O2, has reported revenue of GBP 1.23 billion for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, up 11 percent from GBP 1.11 billion in 2024. Growth in the pre-paid segment was driven by increased trade in premium handsets. Tesco Mobile ended 2025 with a total of 5.9 million customers, up from 5.7 million at end-2024; of which 4.6 million were post-paid customers, up 7 percent from 4.3 million a year earlier. The pre-paid customer base remained

ITU outlines digital policy priorities at Nassau forum
CARIBBEAN 09:35

ITU outlines digital policy priorities at Nassau forum

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced that participants at the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum 2026 (WTPF-26) in Nassau adopted five non-binding opinions on priority issues for the global digital agenda. The three-day event focused on the digital divide, sustainability, resilience, space connectivity and innovation ahead of the ITU's Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) in two months' time.

Dazn shows Senshi live combat sport events worldwide
GLOBAL 09:31

Dazn shows Senshi live combat sport events worldwide

Sports streaming platform Dazn has announced a new global broadcast agreement with Senshi, international combat sports promotions group, to make Senshi's live fight events available for free on Dazn. Senshi international live fights will be shown live worldwide on Dazn from 05 September, starting with the Senshi 33 Grand Prix and followed on 05 December with Senshi 34 Grand Prix. 

IRAQ 09:29

Iraqi CMC shuts Korek Telecom offices in three more provinces

Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has closed Korek Telecom offices and centres in Kirkuk, Nineveh and Salah al-Din governorates, PeregrafNews reported. Executed by the CMC's Northern Region office alongside the National Security Service, the enforcement sweep shut down offices on Republic Street and Governorate Street in Kirkuk, as well as sites on both sides of Mosul in Nineveh, including the Al-Nour, Cultural Complex, Sumer, New Mosul and Dawasa areas.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:23

Gamma revenue grows 4% in H1 as Waterland plans higher takeover offer

Gamma Communications reported revenue of GBP 330 million for the six months to 30 June, up 4 percent from the first half of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA at the B2B communications provider was up 2 percent to GBP 72.5 million, and pretax profit for the six months rose 15 percent to GBP 50.1 million. On an adjusted basis, excluding extraordinary items, pretax profit fell 3 percent to GBP 59.2 million. 

MALAWI 09:19

Malawian government launches new telecoms tower in Lilongwe Nyanja

Malawian ICT minister Shadric Namalomba has officially launched the Kalira Telecommunications Tower in Lilongwe Nyanja as part of the government's Last Mile Rural Connectivity Project to benefit underserved communities and help close the digital divide. Namalomba said that 35 such towers are operational nationwide, with five recently completed, including the Kalira site. Five more towers are being built as part of a scheme to erect 136 towers, sixteen of which are due for completion during the current finan

EUROPE 09:11

Isar Aerospace hails launch services watershed with second flight from Norway facility

Germany-based Isar Aerospace has dispatched a payload containing five small satellites into orbit, marking a key milestone for its bid to provide commercial launch services domiciled in Europe. Isar's satellite payload departed Norway's Andoya Space Station on 05 September. The mission represents Isar's second spaceflight since its inception eight or so years ago. 

UNITED KINGDOM 09:05

O2 Business launches satellite connectivity service for UK businesses

O2 Business, subsidiary of Virgin Media O2, has become the first business mobile network provider in the UK to offer direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity. The O2 Satellite for Business service will connect compatible smartphones directly to satellites outside of O2 mobile network coverage, extending O2 UK landmass coverage from 89 to 95 percent. It will be included with O2 Business Ultimate Plans, with business customers on Plus plans able to add satellite connectivity for an extra GBP 2.50 per mon

KENYA 09:05

Tanzania, Kenya strengthen regulatory cooperation in satellite communications

The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has conducted a two-day benchmarking visit to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to exchange experiences and best practices in satellite communications regulation, with a focus on Low Earth Orbit technologies. Discussions covered regulatory and licensing frameworks, spectrum management, compliance mechanisms and emerging policy considerations regarding the integration of satellite broadband into national telecommunications ecosystems. As LEO co

INDIA 09:05

Digital Edge tops out BOM2, breaks ground on BOM3 at Navi Mumbai data centre campus

Digital Edge reports it has reached two construction milestones at its Navi Mumbai data centre campus, with the BOM2 building reaching structural completion and construction beginning on BOM3. The two facilities are being developed alongside the existing BOM1 data centre.

SPAIN 08:57

Movistar Spain launches 2 Gbps fibre for B2B clients

Movistar Spain (Telefonica) has become the latest Spanish operator to officially launch a 2 Gbps fibre rate, joining its existing 600 Mbps, 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps plans. The offer is currently available only for freelancers and business customers in areas covered by the operator's XGS-PON network.

INDIA 08:52

TCS subsidiary HyperVault to build 1GW AI data centre campus in Hyderabad

HyperVault, a subsidiary of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has secured 264 acres of land to develop a large-scale AI data center campus of up to 1GW capacity in the city of Hyderabad. The Hyderabad AI data centre campus will be purpose-built to serve the needs of frontier AI companies and hyperscalers, enabling high-density GPU deployments for AI training, inference and advanced computing workloads. TCS also report that the development of the data centre campus will be executed in a phased manner, in line

ETHIOPIA 08:52

Ethio Telecom presents second stage of 'Next Horizon' strategy with 2026/27 business plan

Ethio Telecom says it will place customer service and human-centred digital services at the core of the second year of its 'Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028' strategy, accelerating its expansion into artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech and digital platforms. At the launch of the operator's 2026/27 annual business plan, CEO Frehiwot Tamru said that the next phase of digital transformation centres on maximising customer value and improving service quality.

FRANCE 08:38

Disney+ adds selection of M6 programmes in France

Disney and French broadcaster M6 have expanded their long-standing collaboration with a new distribution agreement, marking the arrival of M6 content on the Disney+ service. Four of M6's TV shows targeting teens and young adults will soon become available on Disney's streaming platform. The first two shows, 'Scenes de menages' and 'En Famille', will make their debut on 25 September, followed in early 2027 by 'The Power: Qui a le pouvoir?' and 'Maries au premier regard'.

BELGIUM 08:36

EDPnet posts positive FY EBITDA on revenues of EUR 26.5 mln

Belgian operator EDPnet achieved revenues of EUR 26.5 million in 2025, with most coming from internet services and almost 6 percent from its MVNO, according to its recently filed annual report. On a pro forma basis, revenues rose 2.9 percent. EBITDA was a positive EUR 2.9 million, for a margin of 11 percent, and the net profit reached EUR 124,000.

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