AWS extends cloud computing, AI contract with Ryanair
EUROPE 08:49

AWS extends cloud computing, AI contract with Ryanair

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has extended a contract with European airline Ryanair for another five years. This will see Ryanair continue using AWS cloud computing and AI technologies across its business - including Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore and Amazon Quick. The AI technology will help power the airline's website, optimise fleet/flight schedules, boost operational efficiency with advanced AI tools, digitise pilot workflows, and provide employee productivity/communications apps. 

OpenAI plans new EU headquarters, 250 new jobs in Dublin
IRELAND 08:41

OpenAI plans new EU headquarters, 250 new jobs in Dublin

OpenAI has announced plans to open a new EU headquarters in Dublin, after leasing the 88,000sq ft Tropical Fruit Warehouse building in the city's Docklands area. The company currently has more than 100 employees in Dublin, and will also create 250 new jobs over the next two years to meet demand from developers, customers and users across Europe. 

TIM launches sub-EUR 10 TIMvision and Dazn MyClubPass Mobile offer
ITALY 08:40

TIM launches sub-EUR 10 TIMvision and Dazn MyClubPass Mobile offer

Telecom Italia (TIM) has again joined forces with live sports streaming platform Dazn Italia to launch a new offer combining its TIMvision streaming product with the latter's MyClubPass Mobile plan. Under the promo, customers not currently subscribed to TIMvision can sign up to the promotion for EUR 9.99 a month before 09 September.

XLSmart secures 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum in Indonesia
INDONESIA 08:37

XLSmart secures 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum in Indonesia

The Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) has selected XLSmart as one of the winners of the 2026 Selection Process for Users of the 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz Radio Frequency Bands. XLSmart plans to use the newly acquired spectrum to boost its network capacity and support the delivery of 4G and 5G services.

Microsoft acquires more land north of Amsterdam for data centre expansion
NETHERLANDS 08:29

Microsoft acquires more land north of Amsterdam for data centre expansion

Microsoft has acquired additional land in the Dutch town of Middenmeer, north of Amsterdam, with the hope of expanding its data centres there. The company bought 37.5 hectares for EUR 44 million according to land registry data seen by the newspaper NRC. Microsoft already has two data centres there, and the new site is next to a new power exchange planned by grid operator Tennet. Microsoft has applied already for a new connection to the electricity network.

Amazon Leo files FCC bid to launch D2D service by 2028
UNITED STATES 08:27

Amazon Leo files FCC bid to launch D2D service by 2028

Amazon Leo plans to add another satellite constellation containing up to 5,105 regenerative direct-to-device (D2D) units, providing capacity for global D2D services in alliance with mobile network operators. At this stage, the company is filing an application with the US regulator, the Federal Communications Commission, with a view to commencing D2D services sometime in 2028. The announcement follows Amazon's definitive merger agreement with Globalstar in April, in which D2D expansion was cited as a key pri

Digi Spain to sponsor RCD Mallorca football club until 2028
SPAIN 08:22

Digi Spain to sponsor RCD Mallorca football club until 2028

Spanish MVNO Digi Mobil, a subsidiary of Romania's Digi Communications Group, has announced the latest of several recent sports sponsorship deals, this time agreeing to become an official sponsor of La Liga Hypermotion football team RCD Mallorca until the end of the 2027-2028 season. Under the agreement, Digi's logo will appear on the left sleeve of the first team's jersey.

Polish president signs AI Act into law
POLAND 08:15

Polish president signs AI Act into law

Polish president Karol Nawrocki signed the Act on AI Systems, which will now be published in the legal gazette. The Act on AI Systems will create a legal framework for comprehensive support for innovation in the field of AI. It is expected that the new regulations will increase the safety of users of AI systems and ensure favorable conditions for the implementation of modern technologies in enterprises and institutions, the government said. 

Bakcell participates in summer volunteers festival
AZERBAIJAN 08:14

Bakcell participates in summer volunteers festival

Azerbaijan operator Bakcell participated as a partner of the summer festival organised by the youth NGO ASAN Volunteers. The festival brought together more than 2,000 young people from various regions of the country, providing them with opportunities to gain knowledge and experience, expand their networks, and spend their leisure time in a productive and engaging manner. Throughout the day, participants took part in sports and team competitions, virtual reality experiences, board games, creative activities,

Orange France service revenue trend improves in Q2 as customer growth continues
FRANCE 08:07

Orange France service revenue trend improves in Q2 as customer growth continues

Orange said its French operations should achieve full-year "stable +" growth in retail service revenues excluding the declining PSTN business, following a 1.3 percent increase in the three months to June on a comparable basis. This growth rate improved for the third consecutive quarter, supported by moderate ARPU expansion in convergent offers. Including PSTN services, retail service revenues rose 0.2 percent to EUR 2.81 billion in the second quarter (-0.1% in Q1). Equipment sales (+8.6%) and the 'other rev

Total Play sales down 2% to MXN 11.4 bln in Q2, adds over 121,000 subs
MEXICO 08:05

Total Play sales down 2% to MXN 11.4 bln in Q2, adds over 121,000 subs

Mexican triple-play operator Total Play (Grupo Salinas) reported revenues down 2 percent year on year to MXN 11.36 billion in the second quarter of 2026, attributed to a 16 percent fall in enterprise sales, partly offset by a 1 percent growth for the residential business. The company's EBITDA declined 6 percent year on year to MXN 5.07 billion in the April to June period.

Polish public broadband scheme reaches over 390,000 households passed
POLAND 08:05

Polish public broadband scheme reaches over 390,000 households passed

The Project Centre Digital Poland (CPPC) announced that 392,960 households were covered by broadband networks under the National Recovery and Resilience Programme (KPO) projects by 22 July. The figure comes from the national monitoring and analysis system SIMBA and is up from 369,977 homes a week ago. Poland aims to cover 521,000 households by the end of August under an extended deadline for the European Commission programme.

OMAN 08:01

Oman Broadband Company shows off fibre services at Khareef Dhofar 2026

Oman Broadband Company has launched an interactive campaign at Khareef Dhofar 2026 to highlight how fibre-optic technology powers an integrated, sustainable digital society. Running from 25 July through the end of August, the initiative operates under the theme "Experience the Speed... Go Fibre." As a main sponsor and strategic partner of the festival's Nova events, Oman Broadband is hosting activations across key commercial centers and public locations in Dhofar.

SWITZERLAND 07:59

Quickline gains Schwyz-based ebs Telenet as partner

Swiss telecoms provider Quickline has announced that Schwyz-based operator ebs TeleNet has joined its network of regional operators and energy suppliers and will start offering customers Quickline's internet, TV, mobile and landline services at the end of August. Ebs Telenet is part of ebs Energie and is teaming up with Quickline following the withdrawal of its previous provider. Ebs joined the Quickline network in March this year and has been preparing for the transition in the intervening months.

SAUDI ARABIA 07:59

Mobily confirms early talks on possible towers sale to Tawal

Saudi operator Mobily has issued a statement clarifying recent media reports regarding the potential sale of its telecom tower portfolio to Tawal. The operator confirmed that preliminary discussions have taken place between Mobily and Tawal. However, the company emphasized that no memorandum of understanding (MoU) or binding agreement has been reached, aside from a standard confidentiality agreement typical for such negotiations.

EUROPE 07:45

Eurofiber reports progress on ESG goals in annual report

Eurofiber reduced its Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in 2025, the operator announced in its annual ESG report. In the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany the company relied entirely on renewable energy for electricity, while also investing in more sustainable data infrastructure and quantum-safe solutions. The report was compiled for the first time base on the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (VSME) and comes with an independent assurance declaration, helping incre

GLOBAL 07:44

Equinix names Audie as product chief, Owen to lead global markets

Equinix has announced the appointment of Chris Audie as Chief Product Officer and Bruce Owen as Executive Vice President of Global Markets to boost its executive leadership as it expands global operations. Both will report to CEO and President Adaire Fox-Martin.

AFRICA 07:37

ATU elects Mwale as secretary general

Member states of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) have elected Kezias Kazuba Mwale as the organisation's next secretary general for the 2027-2031 term during the seventh ordinary session of the ATU Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-2026) in Abuja, Nigeria. Mwale will assume office on 01 January 2027, serving a four-year term in accordance with the ATU constitution. Until the official handover, incumbent secretary general John Omo will continue to lead the general secretariat, manage the executi

UGANDA 07:35

MTN Uganda hands over refurbished Mpanga market in Fort Portal

MTN Uganda has handed over the refurbished Mpanga Market to local leadership, concluding a project designed to create a safer, cleaner, and more connected environment for local traders and buyers. The event brought together government officials, city authorities, market executives, and MTN representatives. As part of the upgrade, MTN Uganda refreshed the market's branding, installed a public address system, and showcased smart surveillance solutions alongside MTN Managed Wi-Fi. The initiative aims to stream

SOUTH AFRICA 07:33

MTN, Vodacom South Africa file court challenge over new rules on data rollover

MTN and Vodacom South Africa have launched separate legal challenges against the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) over new consumer protection rules set to take effect in January 2027, News24 reported. MTN served court papers on 22 July requesting that the End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Amendment Regulations be reviewed, set aside, and declared invalid, naming Icasa as the primary respondent. Vodacom subsequently confirmed it has filed its own application seeking a judic

NIGERIA 07:32

Airtel Nigeria secures 10-year spectrum licence renewal from NCC

Airtel Nigeria has secured a ten-year spectrum licence renewal from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The operator said the renewal reflects confidence in the Nigerian telecommunications sector and will drive efforts to bridge the digital divide by extending high-quality connectivity to underserved communities. Sunil Taldar, CEO of Airtel Africa, said this lets Airtel accelerate network expansion, elevate service quality and advance digital inclusion.

SPAIN 07:29

MasOrange first-half revenues up 1.3% following full Orange takeover

Spanish operator MasOrange reported first-half 2026 revenues of EUR 3.76 billion, up 1.3 percent year on year, in its first financial release since France's Orange acquired full control at the start of last month. The French group paid EUR 4.25 billion to take over the 50 percent stake in the Spanish operator it did not already own over three years after Orange Spain and Masmovil agreed a 50-50 merger to create MasOrange, the country's largest operator in terms of customers.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:25

Russian implements fines for building owners refusing telecom operators access

Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a law introducing fines fo property developers who do not allow access to apartment buildings for telecommunications operators, reports the news agency RIA. Following its publication in the official law register, fines can be applied for refusing access. These range from RUB 10,000 to RUB 40,000 for private persons and RUB 100,000 to RUB 500,000 for legal entities. In the case of a repeated violation, the fine can reach RUB 40,000 to RUB 50,000 for private persons

INDONESIA 07:24

ZTE, XLSmart partner on AI-powered 5G and FWA services in Indonesia

ZTE has signed a partnership deal with Indonesian operator XLSmart during MWC Shanghai 2026. The agreement expands the companies' existing collaboration across AI, 5G, and FWA, with a focus on building intelligent network capabilities, and developing broadband services in Indonesia.

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