Camtel holds talks with AWS on potential collaboration
CAMEROON 15:49

Camtel holds talks with AWS on potential collaboration

State-owned operator Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) is in preliminary talks with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to explore potential collaborations in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and satellite technologies, Business in Cameroon reported. The move comes as Camtel seeks to broaden its digital service offerings and drive national digital transformation. An AWS African delegation comprising Raya Nassar and Terrence Naidoo recently met with Camtel CEO Judith Yah Sunday to discuss potential areas o

INCA calls on new PM to make telecoms a governmet priority
UNITED KINGDOM 15:33

INCA calls on new PM to make telecoms a governmet priority

The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA), UK altnet trade group,  has called on the new UK Labour government to place telecoms infrastructure at the "heart of its growth agenda". It wants UK telecoms and broadband infrastructure to be made a priority, with "clear ministerial ownership".

MLL Telecom extends network services contract with BCP Council
UNITED KINGDOM 15:23

MLL Telecom extends network services contract with BCP Council

MLL Telecom has extended a network services contract with Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) Council until at least end-2029. MLL Telecom initially won the contract through a competitive tender in 2019. The new 3-year contract, with 12-month extension, will see MLL Telecom connect a further 230 sites to the council's existing WAN - which currently connects 70 sites such as council offices, libraries, museums and parks.

PPC Fibre expands FTTH network to 15 new areas across Attica, Thessaloniki
GREECE 15:17

PPC Fibre expands FTTH network to 15 new areas across Attica, Thessaloniki

PPC Fibre reposts it has expanded its FTTH network to 15 additional areas across Attica and Thessaloniki. The PPC Fiber service is now available in Agioi Anargyroi, Alimos, Acharnes, Elliniko, Kalyvia Thorikou, Kamatero, Keratea, Koropi, Lavreotiki, Marathon, Palaio Faliro, as well as Agios Pavlos, Efkarpia, Stavroupoli and Oreokastro in Thessaloniki. Customers in these areas can access internet speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps and the option to add fixed-line telephony services.

Assurant, Cogeco offer mobile device, financing solution in Canada
CANADA 15:17

Assurant, Cogeco offer mobile device, financing solution in Canada

Assurant, global business services and protection group, has partnered with Cogeco Communications to launch a new mobile device solution for customers in Canada. The digital-first solution bundles device access, financing, protection and trade-in features, to provide a more affordable and flexible ownership model. The partnership will provide Cogeco mobile customers with exclusive access to a selection of new and refurbished network-compatible devices, available through Assurant retail partners. This includ

DE-CIX adds MASS-IX as Turnkey Connectivity Partner
UNITED STATES 15:07

DE-CIX adds MASS-IX as Turnkey Connectivity Partner

DE-CIX has signed up MASS-IX, internet exchange (IX) serving New England, as an IX Turnkey Connectivity Partner. This directly interconnects DE-CIX New York and MASS-IX, enabling MASS-IX customers to connect and peer with networks in New York. DE-CIX said the partnership would boost connectivity across the Northeast US. The first customer, Boston-based infrastructure company Towardex, has already connected and exchanging traffic with New York networks through this partnership.

Wavenet awarded CRA Assured Service Provider status
UNITED KINGDOM 14:53

Wavenet awarded CRA Assured Service Provider status

UK managed services provider Wavenet has been awarded NCSC Assured Service Provider status through the NCSC Cyber Resilience Audit scheme. The CRA scheme provides businesses with evaluation against defined cyber security standards, based on the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). It is developed and verified by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Paul Colwell, Wavenet's Chief Information Security Officer, said achieving this status reflected the "maturity" of the group's cyber resilience and assuran

Elisa named fastest mobile network in Estonia in H1 by Ookla
ESTONIA 14:38

Elisa named fastest mobile network in Estonia in H1 by Ookla

Elisa has been awarded the Speedtest Awards by Ookla for the fastest and best 5G network in Estonia. According to data from Ookla, the median download speed on the Elisa network reached 338.91 Mbps in the first half of this year, outperforming competitors. Elisa said it continues to invest in the development of the 5G network, with the aim of covering 99 percent of the Estonian population by the end of this year.

Fortinet joins Egypt's Cybersecurity Superhero Academy
EGYPT 14:37

Fortinet joins Egypt's Cybersecurity Superhero Academy

Fortinet announced its participation in the third edition of the Cybersecurity Superhero Academy, a national capacity-building program led by Egypt's National Telecommunications Institute (NTI) under the auspices of the ICT ministry. The Cybersecurity Superhero Academy 2026 aims to train over 6,000 participants in essential cyber skills and digital safety, matching the total number of students trained across the previous two editions combined. Running from July through September, the academy will operate ac

Play launches Screen Protection insurance
POLAND 14:35

Play launches Screen Protection insurance

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has introduced its new insurance plan 'Screen Protection'. Offered with insurance companies SPB Poland and Axeria, the monthly premium costs PLN 20 and covers screens of smartphones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, TVs and other devices. The policy protects devices against accidental damage to the display, and in the event of flooding or power surges, the insurance covers all damaged components of the device, provided that the display is also damaged.

Meo Mares mobile data traffic up 75%
PORTUGAL 14:33

Meo Mares mobile data traffic up 75%

More than 100,000 attendees at this year's Meo Mares festival in Portugal generated 29 TB of data traffic over three days, supported by Meo's mobile and Wi-Fi networks. Total mobile traffic amounted to 13.5 TB, a 75 percent increase over 2025, with 7.6 TB attributed to 5G. Total Wi-Fi traffic reached 6 TB utilized by 4,500 unique customers. There were also over 77,000 voice calls, totalling roughly 80,000 minutes.

Montenegro mobile and fixed markets show growth in May
MONTENEGRO 14:32

Montenegro mobile and fixed markets show growth in May

Montenegro's mobile market experienced growth in May, reaching a total of 1.44 million users, according to data from the telecom market regulator Ekip. This figure represents a 1.77 percent increase from the previous month and a 5.10 percent rise compared to the same period last year. The country maintains a high mobile penetration rate of 230.8 percent, with postpaid plans accounting for the majority of subscriptions at 61.83 percent. M:tel leads the market with a 41.82 percent share, followed by Crnogorsk

POLAND 14:31

Orange Poland implements VAR system for Polish football league

Orange Poland has implemented the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system for the Polish football league Ektraklasa. The system will be available for referees of the league starting this football season. Orange Poland carried out the project in cooperation with technological partners Hawk-Eye, Sony-Nevion and Riedel. The system relies on the operator's telecommunications infrastructure including a data centre outside Warsaw. Orange Poland also installed the VOR (Video Operation Room) for the project, and 18 fo

UNITED KINGDOM 14:16

Freely viewing boosted by 2026 FIFA World Cup

Everyone TV said the Freely PSB streaming platform grew to over 2 million monthly active users during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It also recorded its biggest viewing day since launch during the tournament. Everyone TV CEO Johnathan Thompson said the World Cup was a major moment for streamed TV over broadband, with major sporting events bringing millions of Brits together for a shared live viewing experience.

KOSOVO 14:15

Zana Spahiu confirmed as director general of RTK

Zana Spahiu has been confirmed as the new director general of Kosovo public broadcaster RTK, following her service as acting DG since 2024. Spahiu brings extensive institutional experience to the role, specialising in legal administration within public media. Her journey at RTK began in 2010 within the Legal Office, where she focused on regulatory support. In 2022, she was promoted to Head of the Legal Office, a position in which she provided counsel on strategic decisions and reinforced the organisation's

POLAND 14:14

Polish operators open orders for new Samsung foldable smartphones

All four Polish mobile operators - T-Mobile, Orange, Plus and Play - have started accepting orders for the new foldable smartphones from Samsung in their shops. Play said that it offers up to PLN 2,750 discounts when buying the smartphones with postpaid contracts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 5G 256GB costs PLN 2,949 in such case, down from PLN 5,699 rate without a contract. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 5G 256GB costs PLN 5,999 with a postpaid contract, down from PLN 8,749, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 14:13

BH Telecom rolls out Web TV service for diaspora

BH Telecom has rolled out Moja Web TV Ino, a new web-based TV service specially designed for Bosnian and Herzegovina citizens living abroad. Moja Web TV Ino provides access to TV channels from Bosnia and Herzegovina, streaming of local radio stations and live webcams from various locations in BH. Three flexible subscription packages are available: 30 days for BAM 19.99, 180 days for BAM 109.99 and 360 days for BAM 199.99.

BRAZIL 14:11

TIM Brasil selects HCLTech to support cross-platform eSIM transfers

TIM Brasil has selected HCLTech to launch South America's first cross-platform eSIM transfer capability. This digital innovation aims to transform the mobile experience for millions of users by allowing them to securely and seamlessly transfer eSIM profiles between devices and operating systems, regardless of the smartphone brand. By utilising HCLTech's Device Entitlement Gateway (DEG), customers can upgrade their devices or switch phones with just a few taps on their screen, eliminating the need for physic

UNITED KINGDOM 14:09

Vodafone UK brings back free 7-day network trial at summer festivals

Vodafone UK has announced the return of its free 7-day network trial to more festivals over summer 2026. The trial allows non-Vodafone mobile customers to test the Vodafone network for seven days without changing their number, getting 50GB data, 500 minutes and 500 texts. It was available to attendees at Download Festival in June; and will also be offered at Boardmasters, Kendal Calling, Audi presents Wilderness, Camp Bestival presented by Debenhams, Klarms presents Latitude, and Pepsi Max presents Reading

JORDAN 14:06

Orange Money Jordan and MEICO partner to offer insurance

The Orange Jordan has agreed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Middle East Insurance Company (MEICO) to develop insurance products available through the Orange Money app. The partnership aims to drive innovation in insurance technology (InsurTech) and expand financial inclusion. Under the MoU, MEICO's digital insurance product, Haseen, will be integrated into the Orange Money app.

HUNGARY 14:03

Magyar Telekom sees record engagement for World Cup

The 2026 Fifa World Cup drove exceptional engagement among Magyar Telekom customers, who watched an average of over 55 million minutes of content daily via TV and IPTV, the Hungarian operator announced. The final generated twice the data traffic on Telekom's network compared to any semi-final, with viewers watching through the entire award ceremony. Telekom TV GO users accounted for nearly 44 million total minutes of match and program viewing. Late-night match times also led to a significant increase in the

UNITED KINGDOM 14:03

UK broadband customer complaints reach lowest ever levels - Ofcom

TalkTalk received the most complaints from UK fixed-line broadband customers in Q1 2026 10 complaints per 100,000 customers, according to the latest telecoms complaints data from regulator Ofcom. This compares to a broadband industry average of 6 complaints per 100,000 customers. Plusnet and Sky received the fewest broadband complaints at 4 and 5 complaints per 100,000 customers respectively. Most complaints from TalkTalk customers related to faults, complaints handling, service and provisioning, billing pr

POLAND 14:02

Polish telecom regulator appoints head of new department

Polish telecommunications regulator UKE has appointed Ewelina Zak the head of the new Department of Digital and Customer Services. Zak worked as director of the Department of Digital Services since March 2025. The new department was founded as the result of the change in structure at UKE. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:01

Russian operators, retailers start pre-sales of new foldable Samsung phones

Russian operators Beeline and MTS, as well as retailers M.Video and Citilink have announced the start of pre-sales of new foldable smartphones from Samsung. Beeline and MTS offer the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 256 GB for RUB 169,990, while the version with 512 GB is RUB 199,990, and the 1 TB smartphone costs RUB 249,990. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 256 GB costs RUB 104,990, and the smartphone with the 512 GB memory is RUB 124,990. All the prices are valid until the end of the pre-sales period on 04 August.

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