Airties buys India's Aprecomm to cement broadband optimisation offering
INDIA 11:16

Airties buys India's Aprecomm to cement broadband optimisation offering

Airties has agreed a deal to acquire Aprecomm, an India-based vendor focused on intelligent broadband CPE and CX optimisation. The acquisition is set to bolster Airties' existing ISP service optimisation offering, while unlocking synergies across product portfolios and AI-themed R&D efforts. Aprecomm's position in India and Southeast Asia is of interest as a potential springboard for expansion across APAC markets, and Airties also anticipates growth opportunities in South America.

Rostelecom upgrades DDoS protection on backbone network
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11:13

Rostelecom upgrades DDoS protection on backbone network

Russian national operator Rostelecom announced it has completed an upgrade of infrastructure for its anti-DDoS platform for protection from cyber-attacks on its backbone network. The upgrade improved efficiency in the security services for B2B and B2G customers of the operator. The project was carried out in cooperation with the security services provider Solar, and the integrator RTK-Service, both subsidiaries of Rostelecom.

Beeline Kazakhstan expands fibre coverage in Ust-Kamenogorsk
KAZAKHSTAN 11:12

Beeline Kazakhstan expands fibre coverage in Ust-Kamenogorsk

Beeline Kazakhstan, a subsidiary of Veon Group, has expanded the coverage of its fibre-optic network in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk and other places in the East Kazakhstan region. Some 1,500 additional households have been covered there since the beginning of this year. The fibre network now covers 95 percent of residential buildings in the city.

Ericsson and Transsion agree settlement to end licensing dispute
GLOBAL 11:11

Ericsson and Transsion agree settlement to end licensing dispute

Ericsson said it has resolved its dispute with Chinese smartphone vendor Transsion over fair and reasonable terms for licensingh its cellular technology, agreeing a financial settlement that will be factored into the Swedish vendor's Q3 fiscal results. The dispute centred on Transsion's deployment of 3GPP standards-essential assets. Ericsson commenced legal proceedings in November in multiple territories, namely India, Brazil, Nigeria, and Europe's Unified Patent Court. 

Meta ordered to engage in good faith negotiations with French news publishers
FRANCE 11:10

Meta ordered to engage in good faith negotiations with French news publishers

Two French organisations representing news publishers have secured the enforcement of interim measures against Meta in a dispute over remuneration for the re-use of their content on Meta's platforms. France's competition authority sided with news publishers by ordering Meta to engage in good faith negotiations and provide the two organisations with information enabling an objective assessment of the remuneration due to them under copyright law. The ruling follows a complaint filed by APIG (Alliance de la pr

Traficom warns that new WhatsApp username system could be abused for fraud
FINLAND 11:08

Traficom warns that new WhatsApp username system could be abused for fraud

Finnish telecoms regulator Traficom said that messaging service WhatsApp's introduction of account usernames to conceal telephone numbers could improve privacy, but could raise the risk of credible fraud attempts. Organisations should reserve their own usernames well in advance. Criminals use the names of organisations and famous people for fraud, said Traficom information security specialist Roni Kokkola.

3 Sweden strengthens 5G standalone network in key locations
SWEDEN 10:44

3 Sweden strengthens 5G standalone network in key locations

Mobile operator 3 Sweden has announced a number of expansions to its 5G Standalone (5G SA or 5G+) network recently. In Fyrbodal in Vaestra Goetaland county, it will strengthen its 5G SA provision in locations including Trollhaettan, Vaenersborg, Vargoen, Uddevalla, Munkedal and Amal. In Oestergoetland province, Tre aims to improve 5G SA reception particularly for commuters and other travellers in places such as Mjoelby, Skaenninge, Norrkoeping, Krokek, Aby, Finspang, Kisa, Vadstena, Valdemarsvik, Boxholm, O

ITU says Partner2Connect pledges already exceed year-end USD 100 bln commitments target
GLOBAL 10:28

ITU says Partner2Connect pledges already exceed year-end USD 100 bln commitments target

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has announced that its Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition to support internet access has surpassed the USD 100 billion in commitments target that had been set for the end of 2026. The United Nations (UN) agency made the declaration at the WSIS Forum 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. Partner2Connect began in 2021 to rally commitments from governments, the private sector and civil society for projects and investments that support connectivity and digital inclusi

KPN achieves highest NPS among TV providers in Q2
NETHERLANDS 10:23

KPN achieves highest NPS among TV providers in Q2

KPN had the highest net promoter score for TV providers in the Netherlands in the second quarter, at 23, according to survey data collected by the Telecompaper Consumer Insights panel. Ziggo achieved a score of 16, Delta was at 15 and Odido scored 13. All four - the largest TV providers in the country - improved their NPS compared to the first quarter. KPN and Ziggo each added two points, while Odido jumped from 3 to 13 and Delta from 4 to 15. 

KPN starts Pride campaign for safe internet
NETHERLANDS 10:12

KPN starts Pride campaign for safe internet

KPN announced an online campaign to coincide with the WorldPride Amsterdam event. With the title 'Discovering yourself starts safely online' (Jezelf ontdekken begint veilig online), the campaign looks at the role the internet plays in self-discovery for young LHBTQIA+ people and how to create a safe online environemnt. The event in Amsterdam runs from 25 July to 08 August, and KPN will be streaming the Canal Parade on 01 August live online as part of its technology partnership with Pride Amsterdam. It will

Netflix adds digital magazine videos from Hearst, Conde Nast, Buzzfeed
GLOBAL 09:49

Netflix adds digital magazine videos from Hearst, Conde Nast, Buzzfeed

Netflix is launching more short videos in a new partnership with digital publishers. From August it will add videos from publications such as BuzzFeed, Architectural Digest, Wired, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Good Housekeeping, Rolling Stone, Elle and Entertainment Weekly. These videos running from three to 20 minutes will be available directly in the Netflix app, for all subscriber tiers, in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. 

LF Networking assigns project status to Deutsche Telekom-founded StratoWeave orchestration platform
GLOBAL 09:45

LF Networking assigns project status to Deutsche Telekom-founded StratoWeave orchestration platform

Linux Foundation Networking (LF Networking) has formally accepted Deutsche Telekom's contribution of a network orchestration software platform designed for complex, large-scale telecoms infrastructure. The open-source StratoWeave platform has been selected as a candidate under LF Networking's projects umbrella. 

SPAIN 09:43

Telefonica, Thales launch global multi-operator eSIM for IoT

Telefonica Tech, the digital business unit of Telefonica, has partnered with Thales to launch a global eSIM offering based on the GSMA SGP.32 standard, enabling businesses to use a single card with profiles from multiple mobile operators. The service is designed to support international IoT deployments by allowing customers to manage connectivity across different geographies through a unified framework.

TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 09:43

Vodacom Tanzania launches upgraded mobile shops to boost rural service

Vodacom Tanzania has rolled out six upgraded mobile shops, expanding its specialised fleet to twelve trucks. It has replaced small, standard vans with larger, fully equipped service trucks to extend Vodacom's reach into underserved and remote areas. CEO Philip Besiimire said each upgraded shop has the capacity to serve approximately 1,200 customers per month, delivering critical support to historically underserved areas. 

UGANDA 09:33

UCC launches crackdown on unlicensed public Wi-Fi providers

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has launched a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed public Wi-Fi operators to protect consumers and safeguard national infrastructure. The enforcement action follows investigations that exposed rogue operators installing unauthorised telecoms equipment to broadcast public Wi-Fi hotspots across the country. UCC executive director Nyombi Thembo said that the regulator welcomes rapid internet expansion and innovative connectivity businesses, but all public internet prov

NETHERLANDS 09:32

Netherlands pay-TV market contracts further in Q1

Another 33,000 people cancelled their TV subscriptions in the Netherlands in the first quarter of 2026. With 6.38 million subscribers in total, the residential pay-TV market has lost 115,000 customers in the past 12 months, research by Telecompaper shows. Market revenues fell 1.1 percent to EUR 431 million in Q1.

KENYA 09:27

Safaricom shareholders to vote on Vodafone's power to nominate CEO

Shareholders in Safaricom shareholders will vote at the 31 July AGM on a proposal that would grant Vodafone Kenya, the subsidiary through which Vodacom manages the firm, the formal right to nominate Safaricom's chief executive officer, Reuters reported. The AGM follows Vodacom's recent finalisation of a 15 percent stake acquisition from the Kenyan government on 30 June. Valued at approximately USD 1.6 billion, the transaction boosted Vodacom's effective shareholding from 39.9 percent to 54.9 percent.

GLOBAL 09:19

Global PC shipments down 4% in Q2 on rising component costs - Omdia

Global PC shipments declined 3.6 percent year-on-year to 65.7 million units in the second quarter of 2026, as rising component costs and supply pressures weighed on demand, according to the latest data from Omdia. Notebook shipments fell 4.2 percent to 51.7 million units, while desktop volumes dipped 1.3 percent to 13.9 million units.

GLOBAL 09:17

Nokia Defense and NestAI unveil integrated AI defence capability tailored to European forces

Nokia Defense has provided details of its ongoing collaboration with NestAI, the Finnish defence AI specialist that received EUR 100 million in investment from Nokia and the Finnish fund Tesi late last year. The partnership initially aims to commercialise three operational capabilities for European and allied defence forces.

BRAZIL 09:07

Brazil's Vivo partners with Google to offer free Gemini AI

Brazilian operator Vivo has partnered with Google to provide up to 12 months of free access to the Google AI Plus plan.The duration of the free tier depends on the customer's service plan. Postpaid Family and Vivo Total Family plan subscribers will get 12 months free use, while standard Postpaid, Vivo Controle, Fibra, and regular Vivo Total subscribers will get six months use.

PORTUGAL 09:05

Digi Portugal rolls out fixed 5G internet for EUR 5

Digi Portugal has launched Net Fixa 5G, to bridge the connectivity gap in regions where its fixed fibre network is still being deployed. This residential internet service leverages the operator's existing 4G and 5G mobile infrastructure to deliver unlimited internet to less-populated municipalities and rural localities in Portugal. The service provides target speeds of up to 50 Mbps in download and 10 Mbps in upload with a minimum contract of three months and price of EUR 5 per month.

EUROPE 09:03

EuNetworks delivers shorter alternative long-haul route between Milan and Paris

Fibre backbone operator EuNetworks has strengthened its long-haul fibre network in Europe with a new Milan-Paris route spanning 1057 km through the Alps. The route aims to offer the most direct connectivity path in the market between these two hubs, said the company, while diversifying interconnection routes for the benefit of customers. It connects to EuNetworks' metro networks in Paris and Milan, giving access to 38 on-net data centres in the French capital, as well as nearly 20 in Italy's second-largest

ZIMBABWE 08:59

NetOne launches 'Freedom Bundles' for budget-conscious customers

Zimbabwean state-owned mobile operator NetOne has launched Freedom Bundles to enable voice service, texting and browsing on a budget. It builds upon NetOne's long-running Khuluma 24/7 package, a staple value-for-money proposition. Freedom Bundles retain the accessible pricing of the original package while layering SMS and data allowances that were previously sold separately. Prices range from USD 0.20 to USD 12 in a market where disposable income varies sharply between urban and rural users, as well as sala

NETHERLANDS 08:57

Dutch cyber board recommends more decentralised, redundant telecom infrastructure

Critical communications infrastructure should be more widely spread around the country in order to reduce the potential for major disruptions, according to recommendations from the cyber advisory board CSR in the Netherlands. The telecom and energy sectors should also coordinate more to improve infrastructure resilience, a new report from the board said.

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