Sangoma CFO to resign at end-June
GLOBAL 11:04

Sangoma CFO to resign at end-June

Communications as a Service vendor Sangoma Technologies has announced the departure of its chief financial officer Larry Stock. Stock plans to retire after almost six years with the business, and will formally stand down from the CFO role on 30 June. Sangoma has appointed its current senior vice president for finance, Adrian Back, as interim CFO from 01 July. Back has served as senior finance VP since 2021, joining Sangoma that same year through its acquisition of Star2Star Communications.

Third Amazon Leo batch booked onto Ariane-6 launch vehicle for 17 June
EUROPE 11:02

Third Amazon Leo batch booked onto Ariane-6 launch vehicle for 17 June

Another batch of satellites in Amazon's Leo internet constellation will take off on 17 June from the Guiana Space Centre, in the overseas territory of French Guiana. This mission, assigned to Amazon Leo launch partner Arianespace, is set to bring the total number of Leo satellites carried by the Ariane-6 spacecraft to 100. The milestone follows two earlier missions with Arianespace completed in recent months, with Ariane-6 contracted for a total of eighteen launches. Arianespace is the sole European launch

3 Denmark forms sales partnership with Greenmind
DENMARK 10:58

3 Denmark forms sales partnership with Greenmind

3 Denmark has announced a partnership with GreenMind for the sale of its subscriptions at Greenmind's eighteen retail branches alongside smartphones, tablets or other mobile devices. The news comes shortly after the termination of Telenor Denmark's sales arrangement with Greenmind. 3 Denmark COO Marie-Louise Back said the partnership lets her company reach a new market segment with which it has so far had no contact. This contrasts with Telenor's explanation that external sales channels meant higher costs a

Telia participates in Norwegian Air Ambulance rescue simulation
NORWAY 10:35

Telia participates in Norwegian Air Ambulance rescue simulation

Telia Norway said it provided support for the Norwegian Air Ambulance's 'SAR 61 grader N' exercise in Lom from 01 to 06 June. Norsk Folkehjelp (Norwegian People's Aid) was involved, too. During the exercise, Telia tested new technology that can provide mobile reception where there is insufficient coverage and thus help save lives in demanding rescue operations.

Dutch media spend rises 7% in April, VodafoneZiggo and Delta gain share
NETHERLANDS 10:33

Dutch media spend rises 7% in April, VodafoneZiggo and Delta gain share

Media spending in the Dutch telecom sector rose 7 percent year-on-year to EUR 23.0 million in April 2026, up from EUR 21.5 million in April 2025, according to market researcher Nielsen. VodafoneZiggo increased its share of voice by 4 percentage points to 41 percent, while Odido halved its share over the same period. The figures cover above-the-line media budgets, excluding discounts and barter arrangements.

LaLiga tops 20 mln US viewers on ESPN
UNITED STATES 10:19

LaLiga tops 20 mln US viewers on ESPN

Spain's top-tier football league LaLiga said it delivered its most-watched season ever in the United States across ESPN platforms in 2025–26, drawing 20.1 million viewers and 3.9 billion minutes watched, up 10 percent and 11 percent year-on-year, respectively. The campaign covered all 380 matches and also saw average viewership across ESPN's linear networks rise by 14 percent to 91,000 viewers.

Norway plan telecoms environmental impact index
NORWAY 10:13

Norway plan telecoms environmental impact index

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom has started developing a sustainability index to manage the sector's effects on the environment. A beta version of the index is expected to be ready in December 2026. Last year, Nkom said Norway's total direct and indirect carbon dioxide emissions from digital infrastructure reached 1.1 million tonnes in 2024, which was almost as much as emissions from domestic air traffic. That figure could rise by 58 percent by 2030, the watchdog said at the time.

Voimatel provides Eutelsat OneWeb LEO connectivity for critical infrastructure partners in Finland
FINLAND 09:57

Voimatel provides Eutelsat OneWeb LEO connectivity for critical infrastructure partners in Finland

Eutelsat has announced a partnership with Voimatel for the delivery of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services in Finland. Voimatel designs, runs and maintains data networks that provide services to critical infrastructure partners in Finland and Estonia through a workforce of over 700 people. Voimatel will integrate Eutelsat's OneWeb LEO connectivity into its services, combining satellite and terrestrial connectivity to support critical network infrastructure.

Proximus hits 5G milestone with three simultaneous network slices
BELGIUM 09:54

Proximus hits 5G milestone with three simultaneous network slices

Proximus said it had deployed three 5G network slices simultaneously at a single location for the first time. This large-scale milestone was achieved on 6 June during the Belgian Red Devils' friendly against Tunisia at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, with tens of thousands of supporters present.

Telecom Italia to launch unlimited data version of TIM Tourist offer
ITALY 09:43

Telecom Italia to launch unlimited data version of TIM Tourist offer

Telecom Italia (TIM) will be activating a new version of its 'TIM Tourist' prepay offer ahead of the summer season that includes unlimited data for under EUR 20 a month, reports Mondo Mobile Web. The bundle normally comes with 200GB of data at 5G Ultra speeds of up to 2 Gbps at a cost of EUR 14.99 for 30 days, but users will also be offered unlimited data for a one-off charge of EUR 5.

VodafoneZiggo launches monthly bundle discount of up to EUR 20
NETHERLANDS 09:28

VodafoneZiggo launches monthly bundle discount of up to EUR 20

VodafoneZiggo has introduced a new bundled offering called One from Vodafone and Ziggo, allowing customers to save up to EUR 20 per month by combining a Ziggo internet package with a Vodafone mobile subscription. The amount of the discount increases with higher data and speed tiers. The Ziggo discount replaces rotating extras such as additional TV packages, while existing Vodafone benefits of doubled data and up to EUR 10 off per subscription are retained, bringing the total saving to EUR 20 per month. 

TIM to increase cost of more prepay plans by EUR 2 a month
ITALY 09:26

TIM to increase cost of more prepay plans by EUR 2 a month

Telecom Italia (TIM) has announced that a new block of prepay customers will be subject to a monthly price increase of EUR 1.99 (including VAT) applied to their plans starting on 12 July. The eighth unilateral increase to the cost of mobile plans since January was again attributed to "economic needs connected to changed market conditions".

FRANCE 09:19

Orange France launches 'Travel' mobile plan, new roaming data add-on

Orange France has introduced a new 5G+ mobile plan targeting travellers in response to the launch of rivals' offers, 'Mega Big' and 'Max' by Bouygues Telecom and Free respectively. Dubbed 'Voyage' (Travel), the plan is marketed at a discounted monthly rate of EUR 24.99 for the first year, rising to EUR 33.99 at the end of the promotion. It includes 250 GB of data and unlimited calls within the European region and the French overseas territories. As an additional benefit, 40 GB can be used when travelling ac

UNITED KINGDOM 09:15

Giffgaff promo offers full-fibre broadband for GBP 5

UK telco Giffgaff has launched a full-fibre broadband promotion, offering its new 200 Mbps, 500 Mbps or 900 Mbps plans for GBP 5 per month for the first six months - saving them up to GBP 162 over the six months. Prices will then increase to GBP 25, GBP 28 and GBP 32 per month respectively for the remainder of a 24-month contract. The offer is available to new and existing giffgaff broadband customers until 28 August. 

GLOBAL 09:14

Wi-Fi 6 grabs just over a quarter of the market in Q1 - Ookla

Figures from Ookla's Global State of Wi-Fi study reveal that Wi-Fi 6 connections soared to 27 percent of the user sample in Q1 2026. The estimate indicates sixth-generation Wi-Fi has become more established, rising from a share of around 6 percent in early 2022. Wi-Fi 7 adoption remains in its infancy in most markets, accounting for less than 2 percent of global samples. Connections served by Wi-Fi 4 and 5 radios fell to 34 percent and 39 percent respectively, with the Wi-Fi 4 standard's prevalence dropping

UNITED KINGDOM 08:58

Scottish govt to ban mobile phone use in schools

The newly-elected Scottish government has announced plans to restrict mobile phone use in schools across the country. It will launch a consultation within the first 100 days to make school learning environments in Scotland phone-free; and publish guidance in summer 2026 to encourage schools to implement their own mobile phone restrictions ahead of any change to the law.

OMAN 08:54

Omani government sets up 'Sas for Excellence' scheme to support domestic tech companies

The Omani ICT ministry (MTCIT) launched the 'Sas for Excellence', an scheme to support companies localising technologies and boosting digital sovereignty. It aims to build a competitive digital industry capable of expanding both regionally and globally. It is being implemented in partnership with the ministries of finance and labour, the Oman Investment Authority and other relevant agencies. Sas is a tech centre established in 2013 and affiliated with MTCIT and based at Innovation Park Muscat.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:52

R100 scheme delivers over 100,000 broadband connections in Scotland

The Scottish government's R100 programme has now delivered over 100,000 high-speed broadband connections to homes and businesses across Scotland. Independent research shows the positive impact of the GBP 600 million programme from improved connectivity - with around 75 percent of businesses reporting higher productivity and improved performance; and almost 66 percent of households feeling more connected to family, friends and wider world.

UNITED STATES 08:46

Over 18,000 attacks reported on US telecoms networks in 2025

The number of criminal attacks on US broadband and communications networks is increasing, with more than 18,000 incidents in 2025 disrupting services for 11.8 million customers across the country, according to new reports from broadband industry group USTelecom. One report outlines the scope of these attacks and their daily impact; with a second report focusing on the costs of these attacks - ranging from USD 294 million-USD 1.47 billion in 2025, mostly carried by consumers. The reports shows a worrying tre

ECUADOR 08:45

CNT Ecuador expands 5G network to Santo Domingo

Ecuador's state-owned operator CNT has announced the activation of 5G in Santo Domingo, the country's fourth-largest city, expanding the service to a total of eight localities, including Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Manta, Ambato, Portoviejo and Salinas. CNT said it installed 5G base stations throughout Santo Domingo to meet surging data demands and enable customers to access far higher browsing speeds, lower latency and a more stable connection.

NIGERIA 08:42

Alton says vandalism and taxes hit telecom services

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has warned that frequent fibre-optic cable cuts, vandalism, insecurity and multiple taxation severely threaten the country's telecom service delivery, Arise News TV reported. Alton chairman Gbenga Adebayo said terrestrial fibre networks face frequent disruptions caused by damage, even though international submarine cable infrastructure remains largely stable. He said the Atlantic submarine fibre-optic cable underwent approximately o

UNITED STATES 08:31

Tivo study shows consumers prioritising home entertainment spending

Despite economic pressures, consumers are continuing to prioritise spending on home entertainment and watching more daily video than at any time since 2021, according to the latest Video Trends Report (Q4 2025) from Tivo. Households had over 10 video services on average in Q4 2025, following a brief drop last year - with daily video viewing reaching over 5 hours and monthly spend increasing to USD 161. The report is based on a survey of over 4,000 adults in the US and Canada. 

KENYA 08:30

Airtel Kenya opens 4 new customer service shops in Nairobi

Airtel Kenya has opened four new retail shops to expand customer service access and bring personal support closer to its users. The new outlets located at Development House, Freedom Heights, Magunas Superstore and Garden City Mall are intended to improve service accessibility in some of Nairobi's fastest-growing residential and commercial corridors. They provide SIM replacement, service support, answer general enquiries and offer access to Airtel products and services.

MIDDLE EAST 08:25

BeIN Sports sets out coverage plans for men's FIFA World Cup 2026

BeIN Sports has presented its trilingual coverage plans for the FIFA World Cup 2026 men's football tournament for 24 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). There will be live studio coverage of all 104 matches on six dedicated MAX channels and BeIN Sports 4K HDR. Fans can look forward to seventeen hours of daily live programming in Arabic, English and French, featuring expert analysis from well-known football personalities.

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