Sky Sports sees record viewers for start of Women's T20 World Cup
UNITED KINGDOM 13:53

Sky Sports sees record viewers for start of Women's T20 World Cup

Sky Sports has announced record UK audiences for the opening weekend of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. It registered 3.3 million viewer hours over the weekend, with the opening match between England and Sri Lanka registering the highest average on record for an ICC T20 Women's cricket tournament at 393,000 - with a peak audience of 510,000. This opening match was also streamed on YouTube with around 75,000 people watching; with the live blog on Sky Sports.com getting more than 90,000 views.

Germany and France present common definition of digital sovereignty
GERMANY 13:52

Germany and France present common definition of digital sovereignty

Germany and France have agreed a join definition of digital sovereignty based on six pillars, said the German Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation (BMDS). The first pillar of the definition, published at the VivaTech exhibition in Paris, lists measures by the EU, its member states and other users of digital products and services to implement and enforce their conditions and regulations for securing digital sovereignty, in ways that respect the EU's international trade com

Mediacom rolls out 2-Gbps service nationwide, appoints EVP of Operations
UNITED STATES 13:47

Mediacom rolls out 2-Gbps service nationwide, appoints EVP of Operations

US cable operator Mediacom Communications has announced the nationwide launch of 2 Gbps broadband speeds across its national service footprint. The service is now available to more than 3.1 million homes across its fibre network. Mediacom offers all gigabit broadband customers Wi-Fi 8 Eero devices. 

Digital Decade report sees EU missing 2030 target for universal FTTP coverage
EUROPE 13:46

Digital Decade report sees EU missing 2030 target for universal FTTP coverage

The European Union is falling short on its target for 100 percent of premises covered by FTTP by 2030, and also needs to do more to accelerate the roll-out of standalone 5G, the latest progress report on the Digital Decade targets shows. While fibre coverage rose nearly 5 percentage points in the past year to 74.1 percent of households in the EU, the current pace will put the EU at only 90 percent coverage in 2030. 5G meanwhile is used by only around 28 percent of people, despite near-universal coverage. 

N26 launches Spanish eSIM service on Orange network
SPAIN 13:44

N26 launches Spanish eSIM service on Orange network

Berlin-based digital bank N26 has launched a mobile phone service for its customers in Spain, the company's second telecommunications market after Germany. Customers with eSIM-compatible devices can now subscribe to a mobile plan directly through the N26 app and access Orange Spain's 5G network without requiring a physical SIM card.

EE promotes benefits of 5G+ network with new ad campaign
UNITED KINGDOM 13:39

EE promotes benefits of 5G+ network with new ad campaign

BT Group unit EE has launched a new brand campaign to highlight the power and benefits of its 5G+ mobile network. The 'Get the Edge' campaign launches with a 60-second film showing how customers "can get the edge when it matters most" due to the speed and reliability of EE 5G+. The campaign will run across AV, out-of-home, digital out-of-home, online video, social, audio, VoD, cinema and retail. 

TM Forum embarks on AI-native ODA transition
GLOBAL 13:31

TM Forum embarks on AI-native ODA transition

TM Forum is set to introduce AI-native extensions in its Open Digital Architecture (ODA), which acts as a standardised software template for telecoms IT such as modernised BSS and OSS systems. Unveiled ahead of the forum's DTW Ignite 2026 event, this announcement marks the beginning of efforts to implement a governed, AI-native execution layer, enabling agentic tools to run within the existing ODA specification, including TM Forum's component architecture and Open APIs.

Fortinet marks release of security operations SaaS backed by agentic AI features
GLOBAL 13:28

Fortinet marks release of security operations SaaS backed by agentic AI features

Fortinet's unified cloud platform for security operations centre (SOC)-grade networking and security IT has just commenced general availability. FortiSOC was previewed at Fortinet's Accelerate 2026 event in March. Fortinet said the platform would help to simplify security operations, bringing SIEM (security information and event management), SOAR (orchestration, automation and response), threat intelligence, and ITDR (behavioural and identity threat detection) workflows into a unified SaaS experience delive

Qualcomm intros smart glasses development platform and new XR SoC chipset
GLOBAL 13:27

Qualcomm intros smart glasses development platform and new XR SoC chipset

Qualcomm is launching a Snapdragon-branded ecosystem tailored to makers of personal AI devices such as smart glasses, and is also preparing the release of latest XR system-on-chip (SoC) catered to next-generation spatial computing. Snapdragon START pairs Qualcomm's silicon and connectivity modules with an AI-agnostic software stack and third-party tooling partnerships. This ecosystem-led template will focus on smart glasses to begin with, before branching out into additional personal AI devices later this y

JT Group launches 5G services on Guernsey
GUERNSEY 13:19

JT Group launches 5G services on Guernsey

JT Group has started the roll-out of 5G services on Guernsey, with the first two sites now live in and around the capital St Peter Port. JT becomes the first telecoms operator to launch 5G services on the island, with coverage being expanded over the next four months. Working with Ericsson, the network is being rolled out as a fully end-to-end combination 5G, 5G Non-Standalone and 5G Standalone network. 

WM5G rolls out TechFirst programme across West Midlands
UNITED KINGDOM 13:06

WM5G rolls out TechFirst programme across West Midlands

West Midlands 5G (WM5G) and delivery partner Digital Innovators have been appointed as the first TechFirst youth delivery partner across the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) in England. This will young people aged 11-18 across the region with early exposure to frontier technologies such as AI, cyber security, quantum technologies and advanced connectivity technology (ACT). 

EU radio spectrum advisor questions proposed licensing reforms
EUROPE 13:05

EU radio spectrum advisor questions proposed licensing reforms

The EU's Radio Spectrum Policy Group is opposing several aspects of the European Commission's proposed Digital Networks Act. In a response to the draft legislation, the RSPG said it may complicate several aspects of spectrum licensing and coordination, rather than deliver the simplification desired by the Commission and market. The advisory body is not in favour of the plan to merge much of its activities with the telecom regulator Berec in a new agency, nor does it support transferring many national spectr

UNITED KINGDOM 12:59

Priority from O2 offers free late-night coffees after England, Scotland games

Virgin Media O2 is offering thousands of free coffees from food chains Greggs through the 'Priority from O2' customer loyalty scheme. These will be available to customers after every late-night match featuring England or Scotland. The offer is available from 14-28 June while stocks last, and can be redeemed against regular takeaway hot drinks including White Coffee, Latte, Americano, Flat White, Cappuccino, Mocha, Hot Chocolate, Specialty hot drink, Tea and Specialty Tea. 

SPAIN 12:58

Simyo Spain debuts EUR 15 a month second home fibre

Simyo Spain (a MasOrange brand) has announced a new offer for subscribers wanting to set up a fibre connection in their second homes ahead of the summer season. The plan is available to existing fibre customers or postpay clients signed up to a mobile plan costing at least EUR 8.50 a month. It comes with 300 Mbps fibre broadband for EUR 15 a month, with customers able to pause the service for up to three months a year.

FINLAND 12:37

Finnish TUUTTI report recommends steps to foster market-driven investment coupled with security

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications (LVM) has published a report on the first phase of the TUUTTI (Turvallisuutta ja uutta talouskasvua tietoverkoista) project, which seeks to generate security and new economic growth through communication networks. It concludes that reliable communication networks are the foundation of a functioning society, supply security, investments and growth in the data economy. It proposes short-term measures to ensure market-driven investment remain coupled with se

AFRICA 12:33

MultiChoice launches Novelas+ across English- and Portuguese-speaking Africa

MultiChoice, a Canal Plus company, announced it will expand its entertainment lineup in July by launching two dedicated Novelas+ channels for English- and Portuguese-speaking African audiences. The company said the channel expansion provides tailored premium drama feeds to specific language markets, leveraging a top-ranked television brand. From 01 July, English- and Portuguese-speaking viewers will each have their own Novelas+ channel, where they can tune for dramas from Latin America, the United States, P

NETHERLANDS 12:24

Dutch e-commerce spend falls in Q1 on travel uncertainty

People in the Netherlands spent almost EUR 9 billion on online purchases in the first quarter of 2026, down 6 percent from a year earlier, according to the latest figures from industry group Thuiswinkel. The volume of transactions continued grow, rising 2 percent to around 85 million. 

SPAIN 12:21

Pepephone activates 24/7 phone support

Spanish operator Pepephone, a MasOrange brand, has launched 24-hour telephone customer support for all subscribers, expanding from its previous schedule of 08:00 to 23:45 daily. The move follows the recent rollout of a dedicated online smartphone store and is aimed at improving service availability by ensuring customers can speak to a person at any time.

ALGERIA 12:15

Algeria opens MPT-CERT for telecom sector

Algeria has inaugurated its new Sectoral Centre for Monitoring, Detection, and Response to Cyber Incidents (MPT-CERT) to fortify the cybersecurity framework and improve the digital resilience of its postal and telecommunications infrastructure. Algerian ICT minister Sid Ali Zerrouki launched the platform with the South Korean ambassador to Algeria to highlight a growing bilateral partnership in cyber defense and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

UGANDA 12:11

MTN Market by MoMo launches shopping campaign

MTN MoMo launched Sambagala Full Time, a new campaign targeting shoppers across Uganda. It promotes the Market by MoMo e-commerce platform, where consumers can browse products, complete secure transactions via MTN MoMo, and have their items delivered directly to them. The campaign features offers such as the Smartec 55-inch Android Frameless TV for UGX 992,000, down from UGX 2,000,000, or the Oraimo 10,000mAh Power Bank reduced to UGX 28,900 from UGX 45,000. The campaign runs across social media, encouragin

SAUDI ARABIA 12:07

Over 98% of Saudi businesses connected to internet, 33% adopting AI

Over 98 percent of businesses in Saudi Arabia maintain an active internet connection, according to the latest data on ICT penetration released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) and reported by the Saudi Gazette. In addition, reliance on e-government services has surged to 93.2 percent, while internet usage for corporate transactions and e-banking stands at 79.1 percent. Driven by Saudi Vision 2030 digital transformation goals, artificial intelligence adoption among Saudi establishments jumped

QATAR 12:02

Ooredoo sponsors visit Qatar summer tourism campaign

Ooredoo Qatar is the official telecom sponsor of Visit Qatar's 'Hala Summer' campaign, a partnership that highlights the company's commitment to boosting the country's status as a global and regional destination. Running until late September, Visit Qatar's campaign offers entertainment, hospitality and leisure activities curated for families and vitsitors across Qatar and the GCC. Ooredoo will support campaign highlights, including family-friendly and immersive attractions like the Qatar Toy Festival and Co

NIGERIA 12:00

Nigeria launches review of mobile termination rates

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a review of mobile termination rates (MTR). According to the regulator, the current framework, set in 2018 and modified in 2022, is no longer in line with the current market conditions, such as high inflation and currency depreciation, rising data adoption and the entry of MVNOs. A meeting with stakeholders was organised 16 June to discuss the study underway by KPMG for the NCC. 

GLOBAL 11:55

Sagemcom expands RDK-powered CPE services, adds cellular back-up option

Sagemcom has introduced additional and enhanced software functions in its internet home gateways powered by the open RDK firmware platform. Service enhancements include Life Cycle Management, NEXA Mobile Backup, AI Power Saving, and AI-powered Self-Care capabilities. At the core of this approach, Sagemcom aims to enhance lifecycle management to unlock more granular orchestration of service provider-deployed customer premises equipment, while   accelerating service rollouts.

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