FTTH Council Europe rebrands as Fibre Council Europe
EUROPE 09:54

FTTH Council Europe rebrands as Fibre Council Europe

FTTH Council Europe has rebranded as Fibre Council Europe to reflect a shift in scope after more than two decades focused on fibre-to-the-home deployment. The Brussels-based organisation said the new identity embodies its expanded role across the full fibre ecosystem, including fixed and mobile network infrastructure, data centres and digital services.

Manx Telecom offers free home Wi-Fi visits for fibre broadband customers
ISLE OF MAN 09:50

Manx Telecom offers free home Wi-Fi visits for fibre broadband customers

Isle of Man-based Manx Telecom has introduced a new free home Wi-Fi support service for fibre broadband customers across the island. The Manx Telecom Home Wi-Fi Team will assess a customer's home for signal hotspots, connect all devices in the home, set up parental controls, and ensure that everything is working in all rooms. The service is included for new fibre broadband customers, with existing customers able to book appointments to help resolve Wi-Fi problems.

Qorvo reports surging Q1 profits on buoyant operational performance
GLOBAL 09:49

Qorvo reports surging Q1 profits on buoyant operational performance

Signal components maker Qorvo has announced an expansion of its bottom line of more than threefold in its first fiscal 2027 quarter to end-June. Net profits surged to USD 85.8 million from USD 25.6 million a year earlier, thanks in part to a change in the sales mix in Qorvo's Advanced Cellular Products (ACG) Group. Qorvo reported revenue expansion in double figures across its defence and aerospace, infrastructure and power delivery end markets, though its group turnover of USD 784.8 million was 4.2 percent

Rogers signs 12-year NHL sub-licensing deal with Prime Video
CANADA 09:40

Rogers signs 12-year NHL sub-licensing deal with Prime Video

Rogers Communications has signed a 12-year sub-licensing agreement with Prime Video for the latter to exclusively broadcast regular-season Wednesday night national NHL games in English and French, starting with the 2026/27 season. The agreement also gives Prime Video exclusive rights to select Stanley Cup Playoff series in Canada, including two First Round playoff series and one Second Round series each year. 

1NCE powers Metos farming information service from Pessl Instruments
GLOBAL 09:35

1NCE powers Metos farming information service from Pessl Instruments

IoT product platform provider 1NCE said it is powering the Metos weather service  from Austrian company Pessl Instruments. Metos is a "smart" farming service  to connect thousands of weather stations and field sensors through a single platform, providing farmers with up-to-date information concerning precipitation and soil moisture, extreme weather, and crop disease risk in more than 80 countries.

Ofcom says 26% of UK viewers use Netflix as first choice
UNITED KINGDOM 09:31

Ofcom says 26% of UK viewers use Netflix as first choice

The latest annual Media Nations report from UK regulator Ofcom shows that one quarter (26%) of viewers use Netflix as their first choice when looking for something to watch - followed by the BBC at 25 percent, ITV at 15 percent and YouTube at 10 percent. Netflix is highest first choice for 25-34 year olds (39%) and YouTube is highest among 16-24 year olds (23%). 

Aruba.it, Abinsula test post-quantum cryptography in EU-backed project
ITALY 09:16

Aruba.it, Abinsula test post-quantum cryptography in EU-backed project

Italian cloud services specialist Aruba.it and embedded software firm Abinsula are collaborating on PiQASO, a European initiative to test post-quantum cryptography in real-world applications. The project, co-funded by the EU under the Digital Europe Programme and running until the end of 2027, aims to accelerate the adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography across digital infrastructure and services.

Russians repairing old mobile phones more often - M.Video
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:13

Russians repairing old mobile phones more often - M.Video

Russian mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video said that repairs of devices purchased before 2018 more than doubled by customers in the first half of this year. The study looked at applications from customers to for repairs at the company's chain, M.Master. Battery replacements accounted for 46 percent of all cases, and new screens made up 20 percent of orders. The iPhone 7, iPhone 8 and iPhone X were the models most frequently submitted for repair.

O2 Satellite supports wildfire response teams in Derbyshire
UNITED KINGDOM 09:12

O2 Satellite supports wildfire response teams in Derbyshire

Virgin Media O2 said that firefighters in Derbyshire have been using the O2 Satellite service to stay connected as respond to a wildfire near Tintwistle, an area with no traditional mobile coverage. O2 has provided Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service with 100 satellite-enabled phones, which are helping crews stay connected during the emergency response. 

Azercell fosters digital skills for senior citizens, confirms compliance with ISO 10002:2018
AZERBAIJAN 09:12

Azercell fosters digital skills for senior citizens, confirms compliance with ISO 10002:2018

Azerbaijani operator Azercell said it has organised dedicated learning programme for the members and staff of the NGO Ucuncu Bahar. The initiative aims to encourage senior citizens to remain socially active while strengthening their digital literacy and helping them confidently navigate an increasingly digital world. The programme provided participants with practical knowledge and everyday skills that support their personal development and active engagement in community life.

Orange Romania revenue almost flat in H1, cybersecurity revenue jumps more than 50%
ROMANIA 09:12

Orange Romania revenue almost flat in H1, cybersecurity revenue jumps more than 50%

Orange Romania reported consolidated revenue of EUR 690 million for the first half of 2026, which represents a slight increase from EUR 684 million in the same period of 2025. Orange Romania ended June with 9 million mobile customers, more than 1 million fixed broadband subscribers, and 1 million cable and satellite TV service users.

Solutions by STC revenue rises 9% in H1
SAUDI ARABIA 09:11

Solutions by STC revenue rises 9% in H1

Saudi provider Solutions by STC reported a 9 percent year-on-year revenue increase to SAR 6.24 billion for the first six months ending June. The top-line growth was driven primarily by core ICT services, which surged 20 percent to SAR 3.36 billion thanks to accelerated project delivery from contracts secured in 2025 and early 2026. EBITDA grew by 12 percent to SAR 1.09 billion, lifting the EBITDA margin by 0.5 percentage points to 17.4 percent. 

PORTUGAL 09:10

Meo and Thales bid to supply ground gateways for Iris2 satellite network

Portuguese telecom operator Meo and defence technology group Thales are submitting a joint proposal via the Portuguese Space Agency to supply critical satellite gateway infrastructure for Iris2, Europe's flagship sovereign satellite constellation designed to rival Starlink, reported Economia Online. Under the bid, the partners plan to leverage existing teleports in Alfouvar (near Sintra) and Santa Maria (Azores) to route signals from the constellation into terrestrial networks. The 12-hectare Alfouvar facil

EASTERN EUROPE 09:05

United Group reports H1 growth across Southeast Europe

United Group said it saw steady operational progress across its Southeast European markets during the first six months of 2026, driven by fibre rollouts, next-generation mobile deployments, and expanded entertainment offers. Key market developments include Nova Greece surpassing 300,000 FTTH subscribers (30% of its total base) and deploying 5G FWA alongside its AI-driven Smart Forest Rhodes conservation project. In Croatia, Telemach expanded its 10 GIGA fibre network to 330,000 homes while claiming top mobi

ETHIOPIA 09:03

Safaricom Ethiopia adds prepaid EEU electricity payments to M-Pesa

M-Pesa Ethiopia has introduced prepaid electricity payments for Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) customers, allowing users with EEU Smart Meter devices to purchase electricity directly through the M-Pesa app. The new integration enables customers to buy prepaid electricity tokens remotely, eliminating the need to visit physical service centers during traditional business hours.

BRAZIL 09:02

TIM Brasil expands smart 5G Infrastructure to more state capitals

TIM Brasil said it is accelerating its mobile network modernisation strategy, rolling out AI-driven smart antennas across greater Salvador and preparing to extend the technology to five additional state capitals later this year. Following initial deployments in Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Belo Horizonte, TIM's expansion in the Salvador metropolitan area encompasses 511 modernised mobile sites benefiting an estimated 1.3 million users. The upgrades feature intelligent antennas and real-time automated traffic man

UNITED STATES 09:02

NCTC introduces Prosurety-powered customer benefits for mobile handsets

US purchasing alliance National Content and Technology Cooperative (NCTC) is launching an affordability programme to help Americans access subsidies and financing for new mobile handsets marketed by its members. Run in partnership with Prosurety, a home tech lifecycle services provider, NCTC's Complete Device Advantage initiative allows NCTC members to signpost subsidy programmes that include mobile devices in their policies as well as other financing models that help spread the cost of a new handset.

GLOBAL 09:00

Skyworks beats EPS mid-case despite lower sales in fiscal Q3

Skyworks Solutions reported revenues in line with prior guidance in its third fiscal quarter to 03 July. Group revenues of USD 935 million were 3.1 percent lower year-on-year but still finished within Skyworks' USD 900 - 950 million outlook. Skyworks CEO and president Phil Brace hailed a solid quarter for the business and noted earnings had surpassed expectations. Adjusted diluted EPS reached USD 1.08 in fiscal Q3, compared with USD 1.03 at the midpoint of Skyworks' sales guidance. The performance reflects

SERBIA 08:58

Telekom Srbija partners with SAS to boost customer engagement

Telekom Srbija has teamed up with global data and AI company SAS to revamp its marketing architecture to deliver real-time, highly personalised customer experiences. To eliminate fragmented customer communications, Telekom Srbija deployed SAS Customer Intelligence 360 alongside SAS Intelligent Decisioning and the SAS Viya platform. The integrated suite consolidates campaign planning, orchestration, and execution into a single, centralised environment.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:35

MTS Russia adds SOS button, top-up alert to Junior tariff for kids

Russian operator MTS has introduced special functions for children to subscribers connected to Family Group under the tariff MTS Junior. A SOS-Button is now available on the application My MTS. When pushing this button, children send a free message to parents containing a connection request and their location. 

SPAIN 08:34

Euskaltel upgrades network in Basque coastal areas

Spanish operator Euskaltel (Masorange) has carried out nearly 100 upgrades to its mobile network across 55 municipalities in the Basque Country to strengthen capacity and service quality during the summer tourism peak. The enhancements are above all designed to help the network cope with a sharp rise in population and mobile data usage in coastal areas.

MAURITANIA 08:33

Mauritania accelerates IPv6 adoption to support 5G expansion

Mauritania's national IPv6 transition committee has met to evaluate the country's progress and identify key measures to accelerate protocol adoption, Ecofin reported. The meeting was chaired by the ICT minister Ahmed Salem Ould Bede, who said the aim is to achieve a 25 percent IPv6 adoption rate by the end of 2026 to coincide with the national rollout of 5G networks.

CHAD 08:30

Chad boosts revenue collection with new POS terminals, mobile money deals

Chad received 3,000 electronic payment terminals as part of an ongoing effort to modernize its public financial management, Ecofin reported. The new equipment aims to secure government revenue collection, enhance transaction transparency, and streamline public payments across state agencies. The deployment marks the latest step in N'Djamena's drive to introduce digital tools into administrative governance. Earlier this year, the government signed a renewable five-year framework agreement with major mobile m

MADAGASCAR 08:28

Yas Madagascar tests advanced 5G ahead of commercial launch

Yas Madagascar has successfully tested Advanced 5G (5.5G) technology as it prepares for a commercial deployment to meet surging demand for high-speed data, Ecofin reported. Yas Madagascar was the first operator to launch commercial 5G in the country in 2020. This latest trial forms part of the operator's ongoing infrastructure expansion, moving beyond standard 4G and 5G toward next-generation digital services.

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