Bell network carries 250TB of mobile data during 13 World Cup games
CANADA 14:04

Bell network carries 250TB of mobile data during 13 World Cup games

Bell Canada said its network carried over 250 TB of mobile data during the 13 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches hosted in Canada. During the tournament, Bell carried an extra 80 TB of mobile data across official Fan Zones in Toronto and Vancouver, taking total mobile traffic to 330 TB. 

Safaricom wins contract to supply fibre broadband for government affordable housing
KENYA 14:01

Safaricom wins contract to supply fibre broadband for government affordable housing

Kenyan operator Safaricom will supply pre-connected fibre internet to government affordable housing projects nationwide, starting with all 14,000 units at the Mukuru development in Nairobi, Business Daily reported. The service will offer Wi-Fi Bamba, a tokenised broadband package priced at KES 800 that delivers speeds of up to 15 Mbps for up to three devices.The plug-and-play cabling significantly cuts installation time and costs compared with conventional fibre set-ups, targeting households with flexible i

Titan OS adds nine Stingray premium channels in Europe
EUROPE 13:57

Titan OS adds nine Stingray premium channels in Europe

Titan OS, Spain-based technology, entertainment and advertising group, has signed an agreement with connecting streaming media company Stingray to launch nine new premium channels. This will extend the entertainment and music offering of Titan OS across key markets in Europe - covering Central, Southern, Northern Western and Easter Europe. The Stingray channels are available with immediate effect on Sharp, JVC, AOC and Philips devices running Titan OS, and on selected Sony Android devices with Titan Channel

Titan OS agrees FAST channels deal with Stingray
SPAIN 13:50

Titan OS agrees FAST channels deal with Stingray

Barcelona-based Titan OS announced an agreement with streaming media group Stingray to launch nine channels on its devices across Europe. The channels, mostly music-centred, are available on Philips, AOC, JVC and Sharp devices running the Titan OS operating system, as well as on certain Sony Android TV units.

AT&T revenue grows 2.3% in Q2 to USD 31.6 billion
UNITED STATES 13:48

AT&T revenue grows 2.3% in Q2 to USD 31.6 billion

AT&T has reported revenue of USD 31.6 billion for Q2 2026, up 2.3 percent from USD 30.8 billion in the year-earlier quarter; with operating income of USD 7 billion and adjusted operating income of USD 7.5 billion. Income from continuing operations was up 3.6 percent year-on-year to USD 5 billion, with adjusted EBITDA up 5.2 percent from Q2 2025 to USD 12.3 billion.

Samsung updates Galaxy Z foldable range with third model, higher prices
GLOBAL 13:31

Samsung updates Galaxy Z foldable range with third model, higher prices

Samsung has unveiled its latest generation of foldable smartphones at an event in London. The latest Galaxy Z range comes with a new form factor, the passport-sized Galaxy Fold8. This takes the mid-range spot, while the Galaxy Fold8 Ultra is the new name for the premium book-size foldable, and the range is completed with the Galaxy Z Flip8 compact flip phone. Pre-orders are open, and the new phones will be in shops from 07 August in most major markets. 

Iridium revenue up 4 percent to USD 225.2 million in Q2
GLOBAL 13:30

Iridium revenue up 4 percent to USD 225.2 million in Q2

Iridium Communications, global satellite communications company, has reported revenue of USD 225.2 million for the second quarter of 2026, up 4 percent from a year earlier. Service revenue, mainly recurring revenue from subscribers, was up 4 percent from Q2 2025 to account for 72 percent of total quarterly revenue. Iridium ended Q2 2026 with 2.63 million total billable subscribers, up from 2.55 million at end-Q1 2026 and 2.48 million a year earlier. Total billable subscribers increased by 6 percent year-on-

Vodafone Spain selling properties and used furniture to raise money from obsolete assets
SPAIN 13:29

Vodafone Spain selling properties and used furniture to raise money from obsolete assets

Vodafone has announced the sale of fifteen properties across Spain and the launch of a new platform to monetise its real estate portfolio. The company will also sell off unwanted assets such as office furniture and rent out space to other companies in its five regional headquarters.

Telefonica to air South American football on Movistar Plus
SPAIN 13:27

Telefonica to air South American football on Movistar Plus

Telefonica has announced the arrival of a range of South American football content on its Movistar Plus TV service. The company will screen live games from the top-flight Brazilian Brasileirao league, the Argentine League, and the Copa Sudamericana and Copa Libertadores competitions.

Ooredoo Oman and Huawei deploy indoor 5G at Salalah Hospital
OMAN 13:18

Ooredoo Oman and Huawei deploy indoor 5G at Salalah Hospital

Ooredoo Oman has deployed an advanced indoor 5G network at Salalah Hospital to deliver faster, more reliable connectivity throughout the facility, powered by Huawei's commercial 3 TDD-band integrated LampSite product. The high-speed network creates a robust foundation for innovations such as including telemedicine, connected medical devices and real-time digital care.

Egg Power acquires North Yorkshire solar farm
UNITED KINGDOM 13:12

Egg Power acquires North Yorkshire solar farm

Egg Power, clean energy subsidiary of Liberty Global, has signed an agreement with PS Reneweables for the project rights to the Pilmoor Solar Farm in Yorkshire. The 72MW solar farm will generate sufficient electricity to power homes, and is expected to go live in Q4 2027. The solar farm will support around 150 jobs during the construction phase, and generate estimated economic output of GBP 1.7 million for the North Yorkshire region during the build phase. 

Orange Jordan runs 2026 Summer Challenge
JORDAN 13:11

Orange Jordan runs 2026 Summer Challenge

Jordan's Orange Digital Center (ODC) has begun the Orange Summer Challenge 2026. This is the fifth edition of the scheme, which brings together college students, recent graduates, start-ups and innovators in multi-disciplinary teams to transform creative ideas into high-impact, real-world solutions. Guided by ODC experts, company employees and international partners, participants will develop and test smart products tailored to Orange services such as Orange Money, Orange Energy and Max It. The scheme offer

UNITED STATES 13:03

Wistron and Nvidia celebrate opening of Texas AI superchip factory

Wistron has announced the grand opening of its D1 AI manufacturing base in Fort Worth, Texas after commencing its contract to supply Nvidia's GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip. The 324,000 square-foot facility was formally initiated in an event led by Wistron chairman Simon Lin and Nvidia's founding CEO Jensen Huang. A USD 700 million investment to complete the fabrication plant has advanced Nvidia's bid to onshore the entire supply chain for its AI and supercomputing-grade products, aligning with a pus

ITALY 13:00

TIM launches 'Priority' premium connection tier using traffic management

Telecom Italia has announced the launch of a data traffic management option offering faster connections with lower latency. The Priority service is initially available over fibre connections and is aimed at clients using AI tools, cloud platforms, online gaming, videoconferencing, streaming and content creation. Premium traffic management over 5G will launch in October and the company will also introduce enhanced support and digital security products under the Priority brand.

ZIMBABWE 12:37

Econet InfraCo deploys 90 new base stations in Q1

Econet InfraCo, the infrastructure arm of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, said it has expanded its AI deployment to enhance predictive generator maintenance, optimise fuel usage and strengthen infrastructure reliability. In a trading update for the first quarter, Econet InfraCo said key highlights include the roll-out of 90 new base stations, alongside the continued deployment of solar power systems at both new and existing sites. The phased introduction of its AI Fuel Manager has reduced energy consumption while

OMAN 12:25

Vodafone, Ooredoo Oman launch offers for Khareef Dofar season

Vodafone Oman has launched its 'Dhofar, Full of Wonder' campaign. Running from mid-July through the end of August, the campaign brings Vodafone directly to visitors at major Khareef hotspots, including Al Gharf, Al Haffa, and Ittin, supporting a lineup of music, food and cultural events. The My Vodafone App also features gamified challenges, a live leaderboard, and weekly prizes.

ITALY 12:22

Open Fiber activates FTTH network in Cunardo

Italian wholesale-only operator Open Fiber has announced the completion of its FTTH rollout it the town of Cunardo in the northern Lombardy region. Around 520 real estate units were connected to the 11 km fibre network, allowing residents and businesses to access the internet at speeds of up to 1 Gbps via operator partners.

UKRAINE 12:22

Lifecell becames partner of charity run for war veterans

Ukrainian operator Lifecell has became a partner of the charity action Run Ukraine 'Let's Run for the Titans' and will convert kilometres covered by the participants into donations for the veterans assistance centre Titans. The goal of the initiative is to unite Ukrainians around supporting military personnel who are undergoing medical treatment and physical and psychological rehabilitation after serious injuries. The charity run supports fundraising for titanium implants for veterans with complex amputatio

LITHUANIA 12:20

Tele2 Lithuania blocks over 141 mln cyberthreats in June

Tele2 Lithuania said that its internet security system blocked more than 141 million cyberthreats in June. Almost 450,000 harmful domains, websites and links were detected. Almost 40 percent of devices using internet protection service from the operator faced cyber threats in June.  More than 95 million phishing attacks, and over 71 million threats related to harmful software were registered.

UNITED STATES 12:19

Aurora Networks clinches deal with Adara to supply DAA, fibre PON equipment

Vistance Networks subsidiary Aurora Networks has partnered with Adara Technologies to deploy managed broadband infrastructure powered by Aurora's distributed access (DAA) and fibre PON platforms. Under the deal, Aurora's existing DAA and PON solutions portfolio will be offered to Adara customers. Adara Technologies specialises in ISP and TV infrastructure enhancements, including through its flagship Bandwidth Reclamation platform, which supports optimisation in Docsis cable networks. According to Adara, its

UZBEKISTAN 12:18

Uztelecom discusses cooperation with Skolkovo Moscow School of Management

Uzbekistan national operator Uztelecom said it discussed prospects for strategic cooperation in corporate education, enhancing managerial competencies, and human capital development with Skolkovo Moscow School of Management. The parties exchanged views on Uztelecom's corporate training system, the capabilities of the Uztelecom educational platform, and the prospects for implementing modern learning solutions. They also explored joint areas of focus, including the development of training programs for executi

TAJIKISTAN 12:14

Zet-Mobile expands LTE coverage

Tajikistan operator Zet-Mobile has expanded the coverage of its LTE network across the country. LTE services from the operator have become available in six additional villages across the country, it said. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:11

Beeline Russia named leader in multi-SIM market

Russian operator Beeline said it was recognised as a leader among operators in the multi-SIM solutions market in a study from the analytical agency Rustele.com. The study revealed that Beeline's share was 16 percent, more than double that of its nearest competitor. By the end of 2025, the experts estimate the Russian multi-SIM solutions market at RUB 2.6 billion, and by 2030, they expect it to grow to RUB 3.75 billion.The study assessed market shares, technological solutions, mechanisms for protecting again

LATVIA 12:11

Tele2 Latvia reports record number of cyber-threats in June

Tele2 Latvia said that a record number of cyber-threats were prevented in the Latvian digital environment in June, more than 56 million threats of various types. Compared to the spring months, the number of threats prevented has increased by more than 100 percent. As before, the biggest threats to the company's customers were related to malware, phishing schemes and fake websites.

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