Orange France increases service termination fee for Livebox customers
FRANCE 13:47

Orange France increases service termination fee for Livebox customers

Orange France has raised a number of charges payable by fixed broadband customers cancelling their service. As detailed in the operator's latest tariff brochure, the termination fee for Livebox packages has increased by 15 percent, from EUR 60 to EUR 69. The fee now matches those charged by rivals Bouygues Telecom and Free. Among Orange's main competitors, SFR remains the operator with the lowest comparable charge, at EUR 59.

Motorola veteran Sergio Buniac moves to Qualcomm to lead mobile business
GLOBAL 13:44

Motorola veteran Sergio Buniac moves to Qualcomm to lead mobile business

Qualcomm has hired a veteran of the smartphone industry, Sergio Buniac, to take over management of its mobile and consumer devices business. Buniac was president of Motorola Mobility for eight years until this July, and helped lead the brand's comeback after it became part of Lenovo. After over 30 years with Motorola, his new role from 02 September will be EVP and group general manager of Mobile, Compute and Personal AI at Qualcomm Technologies. 

GSMA says closing Malawi's mobile internet gap could release MWK 1 trillion by 2030
MALAWI 13:41

GSMA says closing Malawi's mobile internet gap could release MWK 1 trillion by 2030

Expanding mobile internet access in Malawi could transform millions of lives by broadening the availability of education, financial systems and digital public services, says the GSMA report 'Driving digital transformation of the economy in Malawi: opportunities, policy recommendations and the role of mobile'. It says that targeted digital policy reforms could generate MWK 1.1 trillion in additional economic value and create 490,000 jobs by 2030.

Guatemala needs clear rules to consolidate connectivity gains - GSMA
GUATEMALA 13:26

Guatemala needs clear rules to consolidate connectivity gains - GSMA

Guatemala must preserve legal certainty and clear spectrum rules to lock in a decade of connectivity progress, the GSMA warns in a new report. The document, entitled "Guatemala 2030: Policies for the Digital (R)evolution", analyses recent gains and sets out public policy recommendations to sustain investment and expand digital inclusion.

Ghanaian telecoms regulator inaugurates dispute resolution committee
GHANA 13:17

Ghanaian telecoms regulator inaugurates dispute resolution committee

National Communications Authority (NCA) board chair Mavis A. Ampah has inaugurated a twelve-member dispute resolution committee to streamline conflict handling in Ghana's telecommunications and electronic communications sectors. NCA director general Edmund Y. Fianko said the committee is central to the regulator's statutory mandate and will provide a transparent, structured process to deal with industry disagreements and to strengthen market confidence.

Alexa+ included with Fire TV for US customers at no extra cost
UNITED STATES 13:08

Alexa+ included with Fire TV for US customers at no extra cost

Amazon is now including Alexa+ at no extra cost for all US customers with compatible Fire TV devices with immediate effect. The upgrade provides customers with an intelligent voice and smart home control experience that remembers preferences, understands context and provides more personalised recommendations. Amazon data shows that customers talk to Alexa+ on Fire TV almost two more more than with the original Alexa. 

Disney+ runs La Liga podcast and video coverage on ESPN in Denmark and Sweden
DENMARK 13:00

Disney+ runs La Liga podcast and video coverage on ESPN in Denmark and Sweden

The Walt Disney Company Nordic & Baltic has announced new local coverage for the new football season for La Liga on ESPN on Disney+ in Denmark and Sweden. From 14 August, the new ESPN La Liga podcast features leading local football voices from Denmark and Sweden. Alongside the podcast, all 380 La Liga matches will stream live exclusively on ESPN on Disney Plus in the two countries.

Broadpeak adds Multiview as a Service to broadpeak.io platform
GLOBAL 12:59

Broadpeak adds Multiview as a Service to broadpeak.io platform

France-based Broadpeak, global provider of video delivery software and content delivery network solutions for TV operators and streaming platforms, has added a new 'Multiview as a Service' feature on the broadpeak.io SaaS platform. The fully-managed, self-serve SaaS will make it easier and quicker for customers to launch user-curated Multiview experiences for live events. The Multiview solution with be demonstrated at IBC 26 in Amsterdam. 

Kore Group appoints Chief Growth Officer
GLOBAL 12:43

Kore Group appoints Chief Growth Officer

Kore Group Holdings, global IoT connectivity and solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Roi Ross as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Growth Officer. Joining the executive leadership team, he will be responsible for the group's worldwide Marketing and Revenue Operations functions. 

TV 2 Denmark declares success 6 months after bringing youth channel to YouTube
DENMARK 12:35

TV 2 Denmark declares success 6 months after bringing youth channel to YouTube

Danish broadcaster TV 2 Danmark said young viewers aged 13 to 34 years old have spent 874,800 hours watching its youth channel 'TV 2 Echo' on YouTube since the launch on the global video platform six months ago. The number of views has reached 3.6 million. TV2 Denmark said the most important development is that the broadcaster has reached a target group that it had difficulty in attracting, particularly least young men. TV Echo editor-in-chief Marie-Louise von Holstein said the figures show that social deba

Callosum raises USD 100 million; partners with Cerebras, Rebellions
UNITED KINGDOM 12:33

Callosum raises USD 100 million; partners with Cerebras, Rebellions

UK-based AI and compute start-up Callosum has announced a USD 100 million seed funding round, led by European venture capital company Atomico and with participation from Plural, DCVC, the UK Sovereign AI Fund and other angel investors. It has also announced its first group of global compute partnerships, including with AI semiconductor company Cerebras Systems and South Korean AI data centre hardware provider Rebellions. 

Manx Telecom, Childnet offer online safety sessions for Year 6 pupils
ISLE OF MAN 12:17

Manx Telecom, Childnet offer online safety sessions for Year 6 pupils

Isle of Man-based Manx Telecom has announced the launch of an online safety roadshow for Year 6 pupils across the island. It has partnered with UK children's online safety charity Childnet to deliver sessions in late-September for pupils in their last year of primary school. The Childnet specialist educators will be supported by 'Bluey', Manx Telecom's community van; with Manx Telecom also hosting dedicated sessions for parents at its Braddan headquarters.

UNITED STATES 12:14

Charter to roll out Spectrum brand in Cox markets from mid-September as merger closes

Charter Communications has completed its takeover of Cox Communications, confirming its position as the US's largest cable operator. The company plans to roll out its Spectrum brand and packages to Cox markets from mid-September. This will include an offer of one year free mobile service for Cox subscribers and the launch of Spectrum local news networks in new markets. Other plans include returning Cox's customer service to US call centres and expanding Spectrum's TV and streaming deals to Cox customers. 

GLOBAL 12:13

Proact IT promotes interim CFO to permanent role

Proact IT Group has announced the appointment of Asa Regen Jansson as permanent CFO from 01 September. She took up the role on an acting basis last December following the departure of Noora Jayasekara. Regen Jansson has extensive experience in senior finance roles, most recently as CFO of Braathens Regional Airlines. Proact CEO Magnus Loenn said she know the company's business well and combines commercial acumen with the leadership needed to contribute to development and profitable growth.

CHILE 12:01

Chile eyes two routes for subsea cable to Antarctica

Chile is considering two routes for a submarine cable linking the southern Magallanes region with Antarctica after a pre-feasibility study commissioned by the Undersecretariat of Telecommunications found the project viable, confirmed Undersecretary Romina Garrido in an interview with local daily El Mercurio. The shorter option would run about 1,600 km from Punta Arenas and Puerto Williams to three points on the Antarctic Peninsula and cost an estimated USD 370 million.

ASIA 11:56

Alibaba profits fall on weak e-commerce sales, costs for cloud and AI expansion

Alibaba Group reported a sharp fall in profits in the June quarter, as growth in cloud and AI services could not offset a slowdown in its core e-commerce business, lower returns on equity investments and a large fine in the EU. While quarterly revenues rose 9 percent year-on-year to CNY 269.0 billion, adjusted EBITA fell 30 percent to CNY 27.3 billion, and the net profit was down 75 percent to CNY 10.5 billion. Amid high investments in AI and related infrastructure, free cash flow was a negative CNY 44.7 bi

SCANDINAVIA 11:44

Vipps MobilePay pilots new app design

Mobile payment service providers Vipps and MobilePay have announced a pilot release of a new design for the service that aims to make the application easier to use. The new version will initially be rolled out to 1 percent of users, corresponding to approximately 45,000 Vipps customers in Norway, 47,000 MobilePay users in Denmark and 30,000 MobilePay customers in Finland. Vipps and MobilePay will monitor their response and will make adjustments based on feedback before the update is phased in for more custo

SOUTH AFRICA 11:38

Comsol relaunches as wholesale 5G FWA provider with new investor backing

South African fixed-wireless operator Comsol is relaunching as a wholesale 5G infrastructure provider with the backing of two new investors. The expansion of its 5G services is backed by investment from two new shareholders: Platform Investment Partners and privately held investment firm Wimsey Capital. They participated in a new tailored funding package arrange by RMB. 

SWEDEN 11:29

Solinide Photonics raises EUR 4 million seed funding to develop circuits for optical lines

Solinide Photonics, which develops silicon nitride photonic integrated circuits for optical interconnections, said it has raised EUR 4 million in a seed funding round co-led by Navigare Ventures and PSV Hafnium, alongside Chalmers Ventures, Turbine Capital, Norrsken Evolve and Almi Greentech Fund. With much of the AI and data centre photonics value chain currently concentrated in the US and Asia, products such as Solinide's can strengthen Sweden's and Europe's capabilities in semi-conductor and photonics ap

PORTUGAL 11:26

Dazn to share Premier, Champions League coverage with LiveMode TV on YouTube in Portugal

Sports streaming platform Dazn and YouTube-based streaming channel LiveMode TV have formed a strategic partnership to broaden the viewership of the Premier League and Uefa Champions League across Portugal. Under the agreement, LiveMode TV will offer free YouTube streams of one fixture per match day from both tournaments. For the Champions League, these free broadcasts will primarily feature 17:45 kick-offs.

EUROPE 11:24

Deutsche Telekom launches Gen Z ad campaign in European markets

Deutsche Telekom has launched a new advertising campaign in European markets aimed at the Gen Z audience with an ad titled 'Not a Passenger' . The ad aims to inspire young people to embrace digital self-determination and shape their own identities in a period of digital transformation. Telekom is rolling out the campaign on social media, out-of-home (OOH) media, and through interactive live experiences in eight European markets including Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Montenegro, North Maced

ITALY 11:19

Lyca Mobile revamps Italy portfolio after switch to TIM

Italian operator Lyca Mobile has launched a refreshed range of plans after confirming its migration from the Vodafone Italia (Fastweb+Vodafone) network to that of Telecom Italia (TIM). The full plans at full 5G speeds (2 Gbps download and 200 Mbps upload) start at EUR 7.99 every 30 days for 150GB of data plus unlimited calls, rising to EUR 9.99 for 200GB and EUR 11.99 for 250GB.

DENMARK 10:57

Norlys appoints commercial director for Sinal from September

Norlys has announced the appointment of Mette Lisby Overbeck as commercial director of its wholesale fibre arm, Sinal, from 01 September. Her remit includes strengthening customer retention and fostering fibre adoption. She joins Sinal from the position of commercial director at newspaper Boersen, where she spent almost five years raising the publication's revenue.

SWEDEN 10:46

Swedish land industry pilot scheme aims to help predict future mobile connectivity needs

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said it aims to develop way to better identify future requirements for mobile connectivity and will run a pilot this year with land industries. Businesses increasingly depend on mobile communication for connected machines and sensors, automation and artificial intelligence, for example, so PTS must be able to anticipate new needs. The watchdog will be supported in its efforts by consultancy A-focus.

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