Samsung posts record Q2 as chip boom masks losses across devices
GLOBAL 05:13

Samsung posts record Q2 as chip boom masks losses across devices

Samsung Electronics reported record second-quarter revenue and operating profit, with its semiconductor business generating almost all of the group's earnings while its device businesses, comprising mobile, networks, TVs and appliances, swung to combined losses. The company reported quarterly revenue of KRW 171.5 trillion and operating profit of KRW 89.5 trillion, both record highs.

Arm posts record Q1 as AI data centre demand offsets smartphone weakness
GLOBAL 05:08

Arm posts record Q1 as AI data centre demand offsets smartphone weakness

Arm Holdings reported record first-quarter licensing and royalty revenue as AI infrastructure demand continued to accelerate, although its shares fell after management said smartphone weakness and rising memory prices would slow royalty growth, trimming its full-year royalty growth outlook to the high teens from around 20 percent, despite issuing second-quarter revenue guidance above market expectations.

China Unicom completes Hong Kong landing of SHV-HK submarine cable
CHINA 05:04

China Unicom completes Hong Kong landing of SHV-HK submarine cable

China Unicom has completed the Hong Kong landing of the SHV-HK submarine cable, a 3,000 km fibre optic link connecting Sihanoukville in Cambodia with Hong Kong, South China Morning Post reports. The cable runs through the Gulf of Thailand, the southern tip of Vietnam and the South China Sea before reaching the Tseung Kwan O landing station.

HKT revenue grows 8% in H1 boosted by enterprise, broadband and mobile services
HONG KONG 03:33

HKT revenue grows 8% in H1 boosted by enterprise, broadband and mobile services

Hong Kong operator HKT posted total revenue of HKD 18.68 billion for the six months ended 30 June 2026, which represents an increase of 8 percent year-on-year. Revenue growth was primarily driven by the expansion of the enterprise business and higher broadband and mobile services sales.

Polish broadcaster Telewizja Republika launches own MVNO
POLAND 29 JUL

Polish broadcaster Telewizja Republika launches own MVNO

Polish broadcaster Telewizja Republika has launched a MVNO under the Republika Mobile brand. The MVNO offers two postpaid tariff plans: unlimited calls and SMS plus 8 GB on 5G for PLN 24 per month, or unlimited calls and SMS with 50 GB for PLN 36.

Makedonski Telekom claims six Ookla Awards in H1
NORTH MACEDONIA 29 JUL

Makedonski Telekom claims six Ookla Awards in H1

North Macedonia's Makedonski Telekom has captured six Speedtest Awards from Ookla for performance in the first half of 2026. The company was named best overall mobile network, fastest mobile network, and top performer for mobile gaming and video experiences, while also claiming the top spot for best and fastest fixed network in North Macedonia. The company attributes its market lead to a quarter-century investment strategy totalling EUR 1.19 billion in modernisation and infrastructure.

Play expands network coverage at Pol'and'Rock Festival
POLAND 29 JUL

Play expands network coverage at Pol'and'Rock Festival

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has deployed eight new base stations at the site of the Pol'and'Rock Festival. 5G services will be available for customers there. Customers will also be also able to charge their smartphones and power banks in the Play zone at the festival running 29 July to 01 August.

Montenegro's telecom operators invest over EUR 71 million in 2025
MONTENEGRO 29 JUL

Montenegro's telecom operators invest over EUR 71 million in 2025

Montenegrin telecom operators injected EUR 71.44 million into network development and high-speed service expansion nationwide through 2025, according to figures from regulator Ekip. Although total outlay dipped 11.66 percent from 2024's EUR 80.87 million peak, capital expenditure in the sector remains exceptionally high. Industry figures show telecommunications providers have invested more than EUR 798 million in Montenegrin infrastructure over the past decade. Projected capital spending is set to exceed EU

Polish power company Enea Operator announces tender for GPRS services
POLAND 29 JUL

Polish power company Enea Operator announces tender for GPRS services

Polish power company Enea Operator announced the launch of a tender process for the acquisition of packet radio data transmission services (GPRS) for metering and billing systems. The contract covers data transmission over approximately 2 million eSIMs and is considered one of the largest tenders of its kind in the energy market. The estimated value of the deal is approximately PLN 9 million, and the duration of the contract is 12 years. The deadline for submitting bids is 31 August.

TIM Brasil talks to Starlink on D2D services
BRAZIL 29 JUL

TIM Brasil talks to Starlink on D2D services

TIM Brasil is revamping its commercial portfolio to push "convergent" service bundles, combining mobile plans, fixed fibre broadband, and digital entertainment, to boost subscriber retention and ARPU, reported O Estado de Sao Paulo. Beyond convergence, CEO Alberto Griselli confirmed to the daily that TIM is in discussions with SpaceX's Starlink to partner on direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity. The operator is specifically targeting Starlink's next-generation satellite constellation, expected in 2

VodafoneZiggo joins Responsible Business Alliance
NETHERLANDS 29 JUL

VodafoneZiggo joins Responsible Business Alliance

VodafoneZiggo has become an Affiliate Member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), a global coalition of companies working together to improve responsible business conduct across supply chains. The RBA's roots in electronics make the alliance especially relevant for VodafoneZiggo, as many of the tools, training programmes and initiatives focus on supply chains connected to technology, hardware and raw materials, the Dutch operator said. 

Kijk tries pay-per-view football streaming with Ajax pre-season friendly
NETHERLANDS 29 JUL

Kijk tries pay-per-view football streaming with Ajax pre-season friendly

Kijk, the streaming service from Dutch broadcaster Talpa Media, is planning its first pay-per-view football match on Sunday, 02 August. The friendly between FC Volendam and Ajax will cost EUR 3.99, with no other subscription needed. The live stream begins at 14.30 hours and is available also outside the Netherlands. 

NETHERLANDS 29 JUL

Delta launches 2 Gbps at EUR 65 per month, lowers other cable broadband prices

Dutch operator Delta has launched a new 2 Gbps broadband plan on its cable network, for EUR 65 per month. The company also lowered prices for other broadband subscriptions over cable.

MACAU 29 JUL

Macau telecom market sees drop in mobile and fixed lines in June, fibre grows

Macau's telecommunications sector posted a mixed performance in June, as slight contractions in mobile and traditional fixed-line connections were offset by modest gains in broadband internet subscriptions, according to data released by regulator CTT. Total active mobile connections fell to 1.435 million in June, down from 1.439 million in May. Postpaid 5G retained its dominant position in the mobile market with 934,742 subscribers, followed by 269,567 prepaid 5G users. Legacy LTE services comprised the rem

KYRGYZSTAN 29 JUL

Mega launches 5G roaming

Kyrgyzstan operator Mega has introduced access to 5G roaming services. Activation of the service is free, assuming a minimum KGS 1 prepaid balance. The operator offers special data traffic packages valid in more than 75 countries. A 1 GB bundle costs KGS 900, a 2 GB package totals KGS 1,500, and a 5 GB bundle is available for KGS 2,500.

POLAND 29 JUL

Fixmap Group signs contract with Atende for new core network

Polish operator Fixmap Group signed a contract with the company Atende on design and implementation of a Single Core Network (SCN). Atende will be responsible for implementing a modern, integrated core network architecture for the group, following a series of acquisitions of local network operators. 

LATVIA 29 JUL

Tet revenues up 7% in H1

Revenues at Latvian operator Tet totaled EUR 103 million in the first half of this year, up by 7.4 percent year-on-year. EBITDA fell 3.1 percent over the same period to EUR 24.9 million, while the consolidated EBITDA of the Tet Group amounted to EUR 31.9 million, up by 9.7 percent. 

KAZAKHSTAN 29 JUL

Kcell gets Fastest Mobile Network award from Ookla for H1

Kazakhstan operator Kcell announced that it received the Fastest Mobile Network award from Ookla for the first half of this year. The average download speed totaled 179 Mbps on the Kcell network according to Speedtest measurements, or more than 60 Mbps faster than the next competitor. Average uploads amounted to almost 23 Mbps.

EUROPE 29 JUL

Sopra Steria raises FY revenue outlook after underlying organic growth of 5% in Q2

IT services and consulting group Sopra Steria has raised its full-year organic revenue growth target to 2.0-2.5 percent, up from the previous range of 1.0-2.0 percent, reflecting accelerating growth momentum in the six months to June and the outlook for the second half of the year. Underlying organic revenue growth accelerated to 5.3 percent in the second quarter, up from 4.4 percent in Q1. These growth rates exclude the revenue impact linked to SFT (Sopra Financial Technology), the group subsidiary that is

GLOBAL 29 JUL

SCION: redesigning network security

Next to winner Integer, three more parties participated in the Telecom Insights Innovation Awards: Scion, Multibel and Phonecam. 

GLOBAL 29 JUL

OIF schedules interoperability demo for 2026 ECOC exhibition in Malaga

The Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) has scheduled its latest interoperability showcase for the upcoming ECOC 2026 Exhibition in Malaga. The demo will highlight specifications designed to achieve interoperability in high-speed data centre components, including OIF's 448G and 224G common electrical input/output standards, the Common Management Interface Specification, co-packaged optics, and energy-efficient interfaces (EEI). A total of 39 member companies will feature, an increase of four from last year'

UNITED STATES 29 JUL

Leonardo DRS acquires US software firm Raft for USD 450 mln

Italian technology group Leonardo, co-owner of Thales Alenia Space, said its US subsidiary Leonardo DRS has agreed to acquire software and AI company Raft in an all-cash deal valued at USD 450 million. The acquisition will help Leonardo DRS add new capabilities in open-architecture software and AI to support integrated mission systems.

MIDDLE EAST 29 JUL

STC Group revenue rises 4% in H1

STC Group said its revenue increased 3.8 percent year-on-year to SAR 40.11 billion in the first six months of 2026. EBITDA increased by 5.5 percent to SAR 12.97 billion and net profit rose by 6.3 percent after excluding non-recurring items in both periods. STC Group will distribute a SAR 0.55 dividend per share for the second quarter of 2026, in accordance with the dividends distribution policy approved by General Assembly, amounting to a payout of SAR 2.7 billion to shareholders.

QATAR 29 JUL

Meeza reports 15 percent revenue growth in H1

Qatari managed IT services provider Meeza has reported a 15.2 percent year-on-year increase in total revenue for the first half of 2026 to QAR 217.3 million from QAR 188.6 million. The top-line performance was driven by accelerated demand in the company's data centre and managed services divisions. EBITDA grew 8.5 percent to QAR 62.7 million from QAR 57.8 million, yielding an EBITDA margin of 28.9 percent. Net profit rose by 5.1 percent to QAR 30.1 million, with a 15.2 percent net profit margin and earnings

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