CPG divests additional 2.7% stake in True to UBS AG London Branch
THAILAND 08:09

CPG divests additional 2.7% stake in True to UBS AG London Branch

Charoen Pokphand Group (CPG) has divested an additional portion of its shares in Thai operator True to UBS AG London Branch, as part of a pre-planned two-tranche 10 percent equity offloading strategy. Following the sale of an initial tranche representing 4.7 percent of the company's issued shares on 27 February, CPG sold an additional 2.706 percent of True shares to UBS AG London Branch on 15 June. The remaining balance of up to 2.585 percent is scheduled to be sold to UBS as soon as standard administrative

Dutch mobile market growth muted in Q1, KPN main winner
NETHERLANDS 08:03

Dutch mobile market growth muted in Q1, KPN main winner

The Dutch mobile market maintained growth in the first quarter of 2026, with retail service revenues rising almost 1 percent to EUR 1.025 billion. While the number of Sims grew at over twice that rate, prices are under pressure from an active MVNO segment and promotions on FMC packages, the latest research from Telecompaper shows. 

Over 6 in 10 Spaniards would switch ISPs for guaranteed stability - study
SPAIN 08:03

Over 6 in 10 Spaniards would switch ISPs for guaranteed stability - study

A nationwide survey commissioned by internet exchange operator De-Cix found that 61 percent of Spaniards would switch or consider switching internet providers if guaranteed a completely stable connection. Conducted by Netquest, the study also showed that 20 percent of respondents would pay extra for a "No Delay Guarantee", while 88 percent said poor or unstable service would be a decisive or significant reason to change providers.

TTCL CEO inspects infrastructure utilisation in Pemba region
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 08:01

TTCL CEO inspects infrastructure utilisation in Pemba region

The Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL) director-general Moremi Marwa has inspected communication infrastructure in the Pemba region as part of efforts to ensure that investments boost productivity, improve public services, and stimulate digital economy growth. Marwa visited Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF) tower stations, including Mgelema, to assess service delivery and infrastructure utilisation. He also inspected the primary Faiba Mlangoni Kwako (FTTH) station in Michakain

Somalia's NCA hosts AI summit
SOMALIA 07:59

Somalia's NCA hosts AI summit

Somalia's National Communications Authority (NCA) hosted the second AI Summit Somalia, which explored how artificial intelligence can advance public services, foster innovation, accelerate digital transformation, and drive socio-economic development. NCA organised the two-day conference alongside the Artificial Intelligence Somalia Community, the Somali National University (SNU), and Zamzam University of Science and Technology (ZUST). 

Orange issues EUR 850 mln hybrid bond
FRANCE 07:49

Orange issues EUR 850 mln hybrid bond

Orange has announced a new debt issue of EUR 850 million, in an operation that reflects the proactive management of the group's hybrid bond portfolio. The hybrid notes are intended to be admitted to trading on Euronext Paris and are expected to be assigned a rating of BBB-, Baa3 and BBB- by rating agencies S&P, Moody's and Fitch respectively, based on an equity content of 50 percent. The undated, deeply subordinated securities have a fixed coupon of 4.25 percent until the first reset date.

New World TV brings World Cup coverage to Orange Max it app in Africa
AFRICA 07:47

New World TV brings World Cup coverage to Orange Max it app in Africa

Togo-based broadcaster New World TV has partnered with Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) to stream its premium sports content via Orange's Max it app in nine African countries. The agreement covers Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Mali, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, Madagascar and Guinea.

Telia Sweden brings out 'Telia Critical IoT Connectivity' based on 5G standalone network
SWEDEN 07:45

Telia Sweden brings out 'Telia Critical IoT Connectivity' based on 5G standalone network

Telia Company said it has introduced Telia Critical IoT Connectivity, calling it the first commercially available service in Sweden to use 5G standalone (SA) technology. It delivers the secure, stable and predictable connectivity needed for highly demanding Internet of Things (IoT) use cases in sectors such as emergency services, energy, transport, industry and healthcare.

Egypt's NTI partners with VOIS for ICT graduate training
EGYPT 07:43

Egypt's NTI partners with VOIS for ICT graduate training

Egypt's National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) has signed a strategic partnership with Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (VOIS) to equip young Egyptians with skills to boost their competitiveness in the global job market. By combining NTI's educational framework with VOIS's industry expertise, the initiative addresses the growing demand for specialized digital professionals. 

Italian watchdog to investigate Apple's iCloud practices under DMA
ITALY 07:39

Italian watchdog to investigate Apple's iCloud practices under DMA

Italy's antitrust and competition authority AGCM has launched a new probe into Apple over whether the company is ensuring third-party providers of consumer cloud services free and effective interoperability with hardware and software features controlled by its iOS and iPadOS operating systems. The investigation, the first conducted by the watchdog under the ⁠European Digital Markets Act (DMA), comes after it fined Apple a total of over EUR 98.6 million for alleged abuse of its dominant position in the local

Du partners with 'SME in a Box' public initiative
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 07:39

Du partners with 'SME in a Box' public initiative

UAE operator Du signed on as the official telecom partner for 'SME in a Box', an initiative led by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Dubai SME. The initiative unites over seventeen partners across banking, e-commerce, and payments to empower the UAE's entrepreneurial community. Through its Du Business portfolio, the operator will provide tailored connectivity services designed to accelerate growth for startups, freelancers, entrepreneurs and SMEs holding a valid DET or Dubai SME trade license.

Telecom Egypt opens cybersecurity innovation lab
EGYPT 07:35

Telecom Egypt opens cybersecurity innovation lab

Telecom Egypt launched a cybersecurity innovation lab at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) Smart Village campus. The facility is part of the state-owned operator's WE Innovate Star programme, which aims to support tech entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and practical training in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. 

ETHIOPIA 07:33

Safaricom Ethiopia holds annual employee hackathon

Safaricom Ethiopia hosted its third annual hackathon, themed Hack World Cup 2026, bringing together employees from various business units to showcase innovative concepts aimed at driving corporate growth and digital transformation. The company said this year's competition featured participants across four categories—purpose, simplicity, customer, and growth—to develop solutions that solve real-world problems, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.

AFRICA 07:31

MTN aims to triple fibre footprint in 4-year expansion drive

MTN Group plans to triple its African fibre footprint to around 560,000 km by 2030 to support 100 million new data subscribers, MyBroadband.co.za reported. This aggressive rollout was outlined at the recent MTN Group Capital Markets Day by Mazen Mroue, CEO for MTN Group Digital Infrastructure.

RWANDA 07:22

MTN Rwanda works with ministry on supporting creative young people

MTN Rwanda held discussions with the ministry of youth and arts to explore synergies targeting youth empowerment and arts promotion. These collaborative efforts aim to develop the creative economy, build digital skills, and enhance economic opportunities for the younger generation, the ministry said in a statement. MTN Rwanda said the meeting reaffirmed a joint commitment to empowering youth through skills development, innovation, and digital economy participation. 

JAPAN 07:16

SoftBank unveils OpenAI-based cybersecurity service for critical infrastructure

SoftBank Group has launched a new cybersecurity service designed to help organisations identify and address software vulnerabilities, with an initial focus on companies supporting Japan's critical infrastructure. The service, called Patching as a Service, combines OpenAI's artificial intelligence technologies with operational expertise from SoftBank Corp. It will be offered in Japan through SB OAI Japan, the joint venture established by SoftBank Group and OpenAI.

ITALY 07:11

TIM finalises 1-for-10 reverse stock split

Telecom Italia (TIM) said it has completed a reverse stock split of its ordinary shares at a ratio of one new share for every ten existing shares, following shareholder approval granted in April. In a short statement, TIM said the transaction was finalised after the cancellation of five ordinary shares provided by Intermonte SIM to ensure the overall mathematical balance of the reverse split.

GLOBAL 07:09

Vodafone's Pairpoint partners Allora Labs on AI-powered IoT infrastructure

Vodafone-backed Pairpoint has partnered with Allora Labs to integrate predictive AI capabilities into its Economy of Things platform, with an initial focus on electric vehicle charging applications. Pairpoint, a joint venture between Vodafone Group and Sumitomo Corporation, is developing a platform that enables connected devices, vehicles and machines to identify themselves, conduct transactions and coordinate activities autonomously. Under the agreement, Allora's decentralised AI network will be incorporat

ITALY 06:52

Iliad Italia launches Top 250 Plus plan with 250GB for under EUR 10

Iliad Italia has followed rivals by launching a 'winback' plan aimed at former customers with 250GB of data for under EUR 10 a month, reports Mondo Mobile Web, citing SMS sent to users. The offer, called Iliad Top 250 Plus, comes with unlimited minutes to mobile and fixed line numbers in Italy, Canada and the US, as well as unlimited calls to foreign fixed line numbers in dozens of countries, plus unlimited SMS and the 250GB data bundle at fastest possible 5G speeds for EUR 9.99 a month.

ANGOLA 06:49

Angola Telecom, Satcab agree new link to Equiano cable in Namibia

Telecom Namibia, Angola Telecom and Satcab have signed a memorandum of understanding and commercial terms agreement to integrate the Equiano and Southern African Regional Submarine System (SARSSy) subsea cable systems. The landmark deal establishes a long-term commercial framework to expand international bandwidth and build a highly resilient, integrated digital corridor along Southern Africa's Atlantic coast.

UNITED STATES 06:44

Samsung launches Galaxy Book6 Edge AI PC in US market

Samsung Electronics America has announced the availability of the Galaxy Book6 Edge in the United States, positioning the device as a mobile-focused PC designed to support AI-enabled productivity applications. The Galaxy Book6 Edge is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite platform and supports up to 80 TOPS of AI processing performance. Samsung said the device is designed to run AI workloads locally, alongside conventional computing tasks.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:32

Korea launches national AI-RAN research programme to support 6G

South Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has begun work on a national research programme focused on developing AI-enabled radio access network (AI-RAN) technologies and associated validation frameworks for future 6G networks. The AI-RAN Global Leadership Project, backed by the ministry of science and ICT and the Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation (IITP), commenced in April 2026. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:30

Kakao adds ChatGPT chatbot to KakaoTalk chat rooms

South Korean internet giant Kakao has launched a ChatGPT chatbot feature within its KakaoTalk messaging service, allowing users to interact with OpenAI's AI assistant directly from individual and group chat rooms. The new feature enables users to add the ChatGPT chatbot to a conversation and submit prompts from within the chat interface. Users can invoke the chatbot by mentioning it in messages or through a dedicated ChatGPT button in the message input area.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:28

KT expands Genie TV package with broadcaster VOD catalogue

Korea Telecom (KT) will expand its Genie TV All G IPTV package to include a broader range of video-on-demand (VOD) content from major terrestrial and general programming broadcasters. The revised service, scheduled to launch on 30 June, will allow subscribers to access VOD content from South Korea's three terrestrial broadcasters and four general programming channels as part of a single subscription package.

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