NBI to complete Offaly, Sligo fibre network builds in September
IRELAND 14:07

NBI to complete Offaly, Sligo fibre network builds in September

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) said the National Broadband Plan (NBP) rural fibre network roll-out is on track for completion in Offaly and Sligo counties in September. The NBP Intervention Area includes 13,000 premises in Offaly and 15,000 in Sligo county. The main NBP network build is on track to be completed nationwide by end-2026 - enabling high-speed broadband access for 566,000 rural homes, businesses and farms across Ireland. 

Rogers offers free satellite connectivity for wildfire-affected customers
CANADA 13:32

Rogers offers free satellite connectivity for wildfire-affected customers

Rogers Communications has activated free Rogers Satellite for all Rogers mobile customers, including businesses and government, across British Columbia as wildfires continues to burn. This will pilot how satellite-to-mobile technology can support public safety and help residents and communities stay connected in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. 

Rostelecom appoints new CEO at Turbo Cloud
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:30

Rostelecom appoints new CEO at Turbo Cloud

Russian national operator Rostelecom has appointed Vladimir Volkov the CEO of its subsidiary Turbo Cloud. Volkov will also continue working as senior vice president for complex digital solutions at Rostelecom. Volkov will focus on strengthening Turbo Cloud's strategic position, developing its product portfolio for large customers, and scaling its technology platform. He intends to place particular emphasis on developing AI-based services and products for corporate clients.

EllaLink subsea cable lands in Mauritania to boost internet resilience
MAURITANIA 13:29

EllaLink subsea cable lands in Mauritania to boost internet resilience

The EllaLink subsea cable has landed in Nouadhibou, Mauritania, establishing a second international digital route for the country. This eliminates a single point of failure for the nation's internet access while boosting trans-Atlantic connectivity. The new connection provides a crucial layer of infrastructure resilience to prevent widespread internet blackouts.

Mega becomes official operator of World Nomad Games
KYRGYZSTAN 13:25

Mega becomes official operator of World Nomad Games

Kyrgyzstan operator Mega has become the official operator of the World Nomad Games which will take place in Kyrgyzstan in 2026. The operator will provide telecommunications services for the staff and participants of the games. The first World Nomad Games took place on the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake in 2014 and brought together athletes from 19 countries. In 2026 athletes from more than 90 countries are expected to participate.

Senegal's mobile price index records 16% decrease in Q2 driven by Orange
SENEGAL 13:24

Senegal's mobile price index records 16% decrease in Q2 driven by Orange

Senegal's IPSM report, which tracks price changes for mobile voice and data plans, found a 15.6 percent year-on-year decrease in the average price level for the three months to June, following a 16.6 percent drop in the first quarter. According to telecom authority ARTP, this decline continued to be caused entirely by a lower price level across the three usage profiles associated with high data consumption. Orange lowered prices by 24.5 percent on average, with the rate of decline unchanged from the first q

Cable One appoints Chief Operating Officer
UNITED STATES 13:20

Cable One appoints Chief Operating Officer

US broadband provider Cable One has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Heather McCallion to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). She has over 25 years of executive leadership experience, most recently as Chief Experience Officer for cable operator WideOpenWest. She will join Cable One from 24 August and be responsible for the company's operational strategy, residential sales and marketing, customer care, customer experience, field operations and digital transformation. 

Roke Telkom urges joint action to strengthen Uganda's cyber defences
UGANDA 13:18

Roke Telkom urges joint action to strengthen Uganda's cyber defences

Roke Telkom has called for stronger collaboration among government entities, telecom operators, financial institutions, and technology providers to build a secure and resilient digital economy in Uganda. Roke Telkom CEO Peter Muhumuza spoke at  the inaugural national cybersecurity conference hosted by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), saying that increasingly sophisticated cyber threats confront individuals, enterprises and critical infrastructure alike.

Vodafone says poor mobile connectivity holding back UK productivity
UNITED KINGDOM 13:14

Vodafone says poor mobile connectivity holding back UK productivity

New research from VodafoneThree shows that Brits are lacking the connectivity to work on-the-go effectively; with one third feeling unable to leave their home or office Wi-Fi, and 46 percent spending most of the working day at a desk as a result of this lack of flexibility. This extends into the weekend, with 34 percent of Brits saying they could shorten their 'to do' list by being more productive on-the-go. VodafoneThree's research shows that Brits could unlock over three weeks a year of unproductive time

UTStarcom posts 26% fall in H1 revenues
GLOBAL 13:04

UTStarcom posts 26% fall in H1 revenues

China-headquartered telecoms vendor UTStarcom has reported a 26.1 percent fall in net sales to USD 3.4 million in the first half of 2026. The net loss widened to USD 5.1 million from USD 3.7 million one year earlier, reflecting a corresponding USD 1.8 million rise in operating losses to USD 6 million.

Vodacom assists Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority to attract capital
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 13:00

Vodacom assists Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority to attract capital

Vodacom Tanzania and the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The agreement pairs Tiseza's mandate to attract and coordinate investment with Vodacom's digital connectivity and enterprise services. By streamlining tech-enabled services for investors, they aim to improve the ease of doing business and to support Tanzania's position as a destination for foreign and local capital.

Lightera to ramp up US operational presence and global manufacturing contracts
UNITED STATES 12:48

Lightera to ramp up US operational presence and global manufacturing contracts

Lightera plans to invest in operational activity at its US subsidiary as well as to boost affiliate manufacturing capacity with partners in Brazil, Japan and India. The fibre cabling and materials supplier aims to satisfy increased global demand for its performance-grade optical fibre and rollable ribbon cables. While Lightera did not put a figure on the proposed investment, it said the budget is underpinned by strong customer demand, including long-term purchase commitments. The additional capacity is sche

BURKINA FASO 12:43

Nigeria supports Burkina Faso scheme to halve internet costs

Nigeria and Burkina Faso are laying the groundwork for a new digital connectivity partnership that could cut Burkina Faso's internet costs by up to 50 percent. The idea was discussed during a visit by Nigerian ICT minister Bosun Tijani to his Burkina Faso counterpart Aminata Zerbo-Sabane in Ouagadougou. Central to the talks was Project Bridge, Nigeria's flagship infrastructure initiative to expand access to faster, more affordable and resilient internet across the region.

BOTSWANA 12:37

BoFiNet completes BWP 43 mln local access fibre project in 3 villages

Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) has completed its 2025/26 Local Access Projects, extending high-speed fibre internet to Moshupa, Ramotswa/Taung, and Thamaga. The BWP 43 million scheme has connected 191 customers in the three villages, comprising residential homes, local businesses, and government offices, specifically 68 in Moshupa, 66 in Ramotswa/Taung, and 57 in Thamaga. The construction phase created 210 local jobs for Batswana, too.

GLOBAL 12:29

Calix introduces utility grid monitoring service driven by GigaPro ONTs and Calix One suite

Calix is introducing a grid monitoring use case for its broadband service platform Calix One, bringing new platform capabilities tailored to operators of utility infrastructure. The utility-grade Calix One deployment incorporates Calix's GigaPro GPR1011XH optical network terminal and E-series access appliances based on its AXOS technology, as well as Calix One-driven network operations configured for standards-aligned fibre PON infrastructure.

UNITED STATES 12:21

California attorney general criticises US ruling on HPE/Juniper merger

The California Attorney General has issued a statement following a US district court ruling in favour of the federal anti-trust settlement enabling Hewlett Packard Enterprise's merger with Juniper Networks. Rob Bonta had joined twelve fellow attorneys general to seek a court intervention, asserting that the merger would betray the public interest, amid allegations of inappropriate dealings with lobbyists.

SOUTH SUDAN 12:12

MTN South Sudan launches 'MTN Shabab Nation' youth platform with introductory perks

MTN South Sudan has launched MTN Shabab Nation, a digital lifestyle product for young people aged fifteen to 25 years old, and is offering introductory perks. The platform provides connectivity benefits, educational resources, entertainment and youth rewards and supports career opportunities, personal development and digital engagement among South Sudanese youth. Over 70 percent of South Sudan's population is under the age of 30.

GLOBAL 11:56

A10 debuts AI control plane for enterprise use cases

A10 Networks has announced the launch of an AI control plane designed to enhance guardrails and governance of AI usage. The A10 AI Gateway provides centralised oversight of routing infrastructure and costs linked to enterprise AI deployments. It is implemented using a software API to connect with the enterprise's IT infrastructure without specialised coding.

GERMANY 11:54

CVC DIF buys majority stake in German data centre operator Firstcolo from CUBE Infrastructure

Infrastructure equity fund manager CVC DIF is buying a majority stake in German data centre operator Firstcolo from CUBE Infrastructure, according to Firstcolo. The investment will support the Firstcolo's next growth phase. The initial focus is on constructing the FRA7 data centre in Rosbach vor der Hoehe, in the Frankfurt metropolitan region.

GLOBAL 11:35

Teleste sales and new orders fall year on year in Q2 but rise sequentially

Teleste has reported lower year-on-year revenue and order intake in the second quarter of 2025 but improvements compared with the first quarter of the current year. CEO Esa Harju said its Networks segment strengthened its position in Europe during Q2 while the Public Safety and Mobility segment delivered the strongest quarterly result in its history. Teleste's sales fell 3.3 percent year on year to EUR 34.7 million from EUR 35.9 million but increased by 7.9 percent from Q1 this year. Incoming orders slumped

GLOBAL 10:55

Global maritime satellite service revenue set to rise 66% by 2035 - Novaspace

Consultancy Novaspace expects global maritime satellite service revenues to rise by some 66.2 percent from USD 2.28 billion in 2025 to USD 3.79 billion in 2035, according to its fourteenth Maritime Satellite Communications report. Growth will be driven by accelerating adoption of non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) services and higher demand for always-on connectivity for commercial and recreational fleets.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:52

South Yorkshire pilots new on-demand public bus transport service

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has partnered with Via Transportation, provider of technology for public transport networks, to launch a new on-demand public transport service in South Yorkshire. The pilot OnDemand service run for 12 months from start-August 2026 across Rotherham and Doncaster. Passengers can book shared bus trips through the OnDemand app up to one week by phone, or by phone - with no fixed timetables or routes. 

UNITED STATES 10:49

Micron raises USD 250 million venture fund focused on AI innovations

Memory hardware supplier Micron Technology has launched a USD 250 million venture capital fund to spur startup innovations aligned with next-generation artificial intelligence (AI). Micron Ventures Paradigm Fund aims to cover the entire technology stack, spanning underlying software models, compute infrastructure and use cases such as enterprise and physical AI applications.

EUROPE 10:48

ETSI invites feedback on draft EU cyber resilience standards

ETSI has commenced public consultation on EU-aligned resilience standards in connected products with digital interfaces. Seventeen draft ETSI specifications have been published, including criteria for wearables and smart toys, internet routers and modems, operating systems, smart home devices, password managers, antivirus software, and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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