Belden closes deal to buy Ruckus Networks
GLOBAL 10:12

Belden closes deal to buy Ruckus Networks

Vistance Networks said it has completed its USD 1.85 billion divestment of the Ruckus Networks sub-division to Belden. Belden's purchase of the Ruckus enterprise networking business was agreed in April. The takeover leaves Vistance Networks with a single product division, the broadband access-focused Aurora Networks, following its sale of the CommScope brand and assets to Amphenol. Vistance Networks expects net proceeds from the Belden transaction to be roughly USD 1.75 billion, following taxes, fees and ex

MasOrange completes rural 5G rollout under state-backed programme
SPAIN 10:08

MasOrange completes rural 5G rollout under state-backed programme

MasOrange announced the completion of its rural 5G rollout under the state-backed UNICO programme. The company said 1,461 municipalities with a population of fewer than 10,000 were connected under the scheme. It updated or installed more than 2,800 nodes for 5G, including in 162 locations where there was no operator coverage previously.

Qualcomm seeks strengthened security layer with takeover of Israel's SAM Seamless Network
ISRAEL 09:50

Qualcomm seeks strengthened security layer with takeover of Israel's SAM Seamless Network

Qualcomm has bought an Israeli cybersecurity business called SAM Seamless Network. The deal lines up with Qualcomm's edge silicon and software strategy, bolstering the security layer in its compute processors shipped with endpoint devices, particularly in the consumer segment. SAM Seamless Network's a cloud-native cybersecurity platform is deployed in more than 15 million user networks across some 500 million devices globally.  Its clients include US carriers AT&T and Verizon, Belgium's Telenet, and Virgin

BT Business intros automatic eSim installation with Ivanti
UNITED KINGDOM 09:47

BT Business intros automatic eSim installation with Ivanti

BT Business announced a new service to activate eSims faster for customers with Android devices. Developed with Ivanti, the new capability mean the ability to install eSims directly from the Mobile Device Management platform and activate the Sim on a device without physical handling or manual steps. Using a single route, devices will either install eSims automatically or via a short installation process, cutting the time to deliver "from days to minutes", BT said. The move paves the way for future services

Airtel Nigeria holds Abuja customer forum to discuss data depletion
NIGERIA 09:32

Airtel Nigeria holds Abuja customer forum to discuss data depletion

Airtel Nigeria has held a second customer forum in Abuja, CommunicationsWeek reported. Participants included high-volume data subscribers, 5G users, and industry stakeholders. It addressed consumer concerns regarding data consumption, billing transparency and overall service in order to foster trust within the telecom market. The event integrated regulatory perspectives from representatives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), too.

MTS, HSE University announce new call for masters studies in AI
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:31

MTS, HSE University announce new call for masters studies in AI

Russian operator MTS and the Faculty of Computing Science at the Moscow-based HSE University announced a new selection for master degree studies focused on machine learning and AI. Thirty paid internships from MTS will be available for students. The training programme is focused on knowledge of mathematics necessary for understanding and applying machine learning, as well as on real busines cases from MTS Web Services and MWS AI, units of MTS. 

Ucom introduces new uTravel data roaming packs
ARMENIA 09:30

Ucom introduces new uTravel data roaming packs

Armenian operator Ucom has introduced new roaming packages under the uTravel line, with larger mobile data bundles. Subscribers can choose the new uTravel 4 GB, uTravel 6 GB and uTravel 9 GB packages, valid in Georgia, the UAE, Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Spain, Montenegro, Albania, Tunisia and other popular summer destinations. They cost AMD 4,500, AMD 6,500 and AMD 9,500, respectively.

DNB activates 3.3–3.4 GHz spectrum, doubles 5G network capacity
MALAYSIA 09:24

DNB activates 3.3–3.4 GHz spectrum, doubles 5G network capacity

Malaysian operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) has announced it its currently activating its newly allocated 3.3–3.4 GHz spectrum. Combined with its existing 3.4–3.5 GHz spectrum, this brings DNB's total contiguous mid-band spectrum to 200 MHz. DNB says this expanded spectrum doubles its 5G network capacity. To date, more than 50 sites have been upgraded, with additional sites planned for activation.

Iraqi government prepares to replace Korek Telecom with new state-backed operator
IRAQ 09:21

Iraqi government prepares to replace Korek Telecom with new state-backed operator

Iraq says it has finalised all legal and regulatory steps to shut down telecom operator Korek, clearing the way for a new national mobile carrier to boost market competition, Shafaq News reported. Communications and Media Commission (CMC) chairman Baligh Abu Kallal said the regulator finalised the Korek file in strict compliance with the law, safeguarding state interests and restoring investor confidence in Iraq's telecommunications sector.

Google loses final appeal over EU fine for search deals on Android phones
EUROPE 09:20

Google loses final appeal over EU fine for search deals on Android phones

Google has lost its final appeal against an EU decision finding the company abused its dominant market position by bundling its own search engine and apps on Android phones. The EU's Court of Justice confirmed the EUR 4.1 billion competition fine against the company and the earlier appeals decision by the bloc's General Court.

EUnetworks moves to FY net profit on 2% higher revenues in 2025
EUROPE 09:15

EUnetworks moves to FY net profit on 2% higher revenues in 2025

European fibre network operator EUnetworks reported revenues of EUR 260 million for 2025, up by 2.0 percent year-on-year. Its operating profit fell 4.3 percent to EUR 42.5 million, due to higher depreciation and administrative costs, according to its annual report recently deposited at the UK's Companies House. The operator owns and operates 18 fibre metro networks across Western Europe connected by its long-haul network. The focus is on data centre connectivity, directly connecting over 600 data centres, u

Thirteen Nigerian states waive RoW charges and six adopt recommended flat rate
NIGERIA 09:11

Thirteen Nigerian states waive RoW charges and six adopt recommended flat rate

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says thirteen states have fully waived Right of Way (RoW) charges, while sixteen others have adopted the National Economic Council (NEC) recommended flat rate of NGN 145 per linear metre, Techeconomy reported. NCC CEO Aminu Maida said that RoW approvals remain a critical bottleneck for nationwide fibre rollout, noting that excessive fees, unpredictable approval timelines and overlapping regulatory requirements inflate deployment costs and delay national digital p

ITALY 09:02

Italy's biggest bank migrates core IT systems to Google Cloud regions

Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has announced the migration of its core IT systems to Google Cloud regions hosted in TIM data centres. More than 800 applications were migrated to the cloud and simultaneously deactivated at the physical HQ of the bank, which said the transfer made operations faster, more secure and ready for AI developments.

BELGIUM 08:58

Orange Belgium picks Nokia to upgrade optical transport network

Orange Belgium has awarded a contract to Nokia as the sole supplier for a major transformation of the operator's transport infrastructure, unifying fixed and mobile networks into a single, converged optical transport network across Belgium. The multi-year project will modernize Orange Belgium's infrastructure to create a more resilient, secure and scalable network, with capacity at 400G and greater in future. A single network should also simplify operations, leading to greater efficiency, helped by Nokia's

ASIA 08:56

Enea seals USD 2 mln traffic management contract with unnamed Asian government client

Enea has inked a traffic management contract with an unnamed government sector client in Asia. Enea said the contract is valued at USD 1.8 million over an annual term, with USD 1.3 million to be booked in its FY26 second quarter accounts. 

GLOBAL 08:52

Canal Plus stops distributing TF1 content in Africa and three TF1 channels in France

Pay-TV operator Canal Plus has decided to end the distribution of TF1 content in the African markets where it operates. It has also informed its subscriber base in France that three of TF1's thematic channels are no longer available on the Canal+ platform. As reported by Les Echos, customers in Switzerland are affected by this development, too, which results from stalled negotiations between TF1 and Canal Plus to renew carriage terms under a new deal.

MOROCCO 08:49

Oracle launches second Moroccan R&D hub

Oracle has opened its second research and development (R&D) centre in Morocco, establishing a new facility in Agadir. Following the recent launch of its Casablanca R&D centre, this expansion aims to create world-class AI and cloud technologies for global markets. The Agadir R&D hub will focus on driving innovation across Oracle's cloud infrastructure, AI-powered applications, data platforms and industry products while creating high-value opportunities for local engineers, developers and researchers. 

GERMANY 08:37

Telefonica Germany partners Unsere Grune Glasfaser for Fibre-to-the-Site connections

Telefonica Germany has become a customer of Unsere Grune Glasfaser (UGG), the joint venture it created with Allianz, for Fibre-to-the-Site (FTTS) connections at mobile network sites. The companies have agreed to connect Telefonica Germany's mobile sites to the fibre-optic network. The contract covers projects across Germany and strengthens UGG's role as an infrastructure partner for telecommunications companies.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:36

Currys annual revenues up 6% on growth in services, iD Mobile

UK MVNO iD Mobile Group has grown to 2.6 million subscribers, up 18 percent in the year to April, according to annual results from its parent company, the retail group Currys. This contributed to 6 percent annual revenue growth at Currys to GBP 9.25 billion for the 12 months and a 3 percent like-for-like revenue growth in the UK and Ireland. The MVNO and services like repairs, credit and insurance are expected to help the company grow further in the new fiscal year, with a target for iD Mobile to finish FY2

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 08:33

Motorola launches eSIM data plan app

Motorola Mobility is launching an international data plan portal powered by travel eSIMs from over 100 carriers globally.  The Global Connect app is now accessible in six markets: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru and Chile. A handful of European market releases will take place later in the year. The app requires an eSIM-compatible mobile handset to function correctly, and comes pre-installed on select Motorola smartphones.

INDIA 08:30

Tata Communications appoints Chokshi as CTO, Srivastava to lead cloud and cybersecurity business

Tata Communications has appointed Rupesh Chokshi and Vivek Srivastava to its Global Management Committee to manage its network, cloud, and cybersecurity portfolios. Rupesh Chokshi joins as EVP & global business head – network services and CTO, succeeding Genius Wong. Vivek Srivastava steps in as EVP and business head – cloud and cyber security services.

GERMANY 08:28

Vodafone Germany introduces new Vodafone Mobil plans with more data volume

Vodafone Germany is renaming its GigaMobil plans as 'Vodafone Mobil' while increasing their data volume. The changes take effect from 16 July. The monthly data allowance for primary SIM cards for the Vodafone Mobile XS plan will increase from 7 GB to 15 GB, the allowance for the S tariff rises from 25 GB to 30 GB, and the M tariff allowance goes up from 50 GB to 60 GB. The Vodafone Mobile L plan will offer 120 GB of data going forward. The prices of the new tariffs range from EUR 29.95 per month for the XS

INDIA 08:19

1Finity expands Indian footprint with launch of Bengaluru branch office

Fujitsu's 1Finity said it has established a subsidiary in Bengaluru, India to access localised expertise matched with Indian communication service providers (CSPs). The Bengaluru division, dubbed 1Finity India Private Limited, marks a milestone for 1Finity's global expansion strategy while underlining its commitment to the Indian market. 1Finity said that having a formal presence in India's tech capital will complement its existing Indian facilities, which cover remits such as software development, customer

SPAIN 08:16

Digi Spain adds 913,500 lines through porting in H1, up 15%

Digi Spain said it added 913,500 new lines through number porting over the first half of 2026, an increase of 15 percent from the same period a year earlier. In the three months to end-June, however, growth was slower, with the company adding 418,60 lines, up 7 percent year-over-year.

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