LF Networking assigns project status to Deutsche Telekom-founded StratoWeave orchestration platform
GLOBAL 09:45

LF Networking assigns project status to Deutsche Telekom-founded StratoWeave orchestration platform

Linux Foundation Networking (LF Networking) has formally accepted Deutsche Telekom's contribution of a network orchestration software platform designed for complex, large-scale telecoms infrastructure. The open-source StratoWeave platform has been selected as a candidate under LF Networking's projects umbrella. 

Vodacom Tanzania launches upgraded mobile shops to boost rural service
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 09:43

Vodacom Tanzania launches upgraded mobile shops to boost rural service

Vodacom Tanzania has rolled out six upgraded mobile shops, expanding its specialised fleet to twelve trucks. It has replaced small, standard vans with larger, fully equipped service trucks to extend Vodacom's reach into underserved and remote areas. CEO Philip Besiimire said each upgraded shop has the capacity to serve approximately 1,200 customers per month, delivering critical support to historically underserved areas. 

Telefonica, Thales launch global multi-operator eSIM for IoT
SPAIN 09:43

Telefonica, Thales launch global multi-operator eSIM for IoT

Telefonica Tech, the digital business unit of Telefonica, has partnered with Thales to launch a global eSIM offering based on the GSMA SGP.32 standard, enabling businesses to use a single card with profiles from multiple mobile operators. The service is designed to support international IoT deployments by allowing customers to manage connectivity across different geographies through a unified framework.

UCC launches crackdown on unlicensed public Wi-Fi providers
UGANDA 09:33

UCC launches crackdown on unlicensed public Wi-Fi providers

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has launched a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed public Wi-Fi operators to protect consumers and safeguard national infrastructure. The enforcement action follows investigations that exposed rogue operators installing unauthorised telecoms equipment to broadcast public Wi-Fi hotspots across the country. UCC executive director Nyombi Thembo said that the regulator welcomes rapid internet expansion and innovative connectivity businesses, but all public internet prov

Netherlands pay-TV market contracts further in Q1
NETHERLANDS 09:32

Netherlands pay-TV market contracts further in Q1

Another 33,000 people cancelled their TV subscriptions in the Netherlands in the first quarter of 2026. With 6.38 million subscribers in total, the residential pay-TV market has lost 115,000 customers in the past 12 months, research by Telecompaper shows. Market revenues fell 1.1 percent to EUR 431 million in Q1.

Safaricom shareholders to vote on Vodafone's power to nominate CEO
KENYA 09:27

Safaricom shareholders to vote on Vodafone's power to nominate CEO

Shareholders in Safaricom shareholders will vote at the 31 July AGM on a proposal that would grant Vodafone Kenya, the subsidiary through which Vodacom manages the firm, the formal right to nominate Safaricom's chief executive officer, Reuters reported. The AGM follows Vodacom's recent finalisation of a 15 percent stake acquisition from the Kenyan government on 30 June. Valued at approximately USD 1.6 billion, the transaction boosted Vodacom's effective shareholding from 39.9 percent to 54.9 percent.

Global PC shipments down 4% in Q2 on rising component costs - Omdia
GLOBAL 09:19

Global PC shipments down 4% in Q2 on rising component costs - Omdia

Global PC shipments declined 3.6 percent year-on-year to 65.7 million units in the second quarter of 2026, as rising component costs and supply pressures weighed on demand, according to the latest data from Omdia. Notebook shipments fell 4.2 percent to 51.7 million units, while desktop volumes dipped 1.3 percent to 13.9 million units.

Nokia Defense and NestAI unveil integrated AI defence capability tailored to European forces
GLOBAL 09:17

Nokia Defense and NestAI unveil integrated AI defence capability tailored to European forces

Nokia Defense has provided details of its ongoing collaboration with NestAI, the Finnish defence AI specialist that received EUR 100 million in investment from Nokia and the Finnish fund Tesi late last year. The partnership initially aims to commercialise three operational capabilities for European and allied defence forces.

Brazil's Vivo partners with Google to offer free Gemini AI
BRAZIL 09:07

Brazil's Vivo partners with Google to offer free Gemini AI

Brazilian operator Vivo has partnered with Google to provide up to 12 months of free access to the Google AI Plus plan.The duration of the free tier depends on the customer's service plan. Postpaid Family and Vivo Total Family plan subscribers will get 12 months free use, while standard Postpaid, Vivo Controle, Fibra, and regular Vivo Total subscribers will get six months use.

Digi Portugal rolls out fixed 5G internet for EUR 5
PORTUGAL 09:05

Digi Portugal rolls out fixed 5G internet for EUR 5

Digi Portugal has launched Net Fixa 5G, to bridge the connectivity gap in regions where its fixed fibre network is still being deployed. This residential internet service leverages the operator's existing 4G and 5G mobile infrastructure to deliver unlimited internet to less-populated municipalities and rural localities in Portugal. The service provides target speeds of up to 50 Mbps in download and 10 Mbps in upload with a minimum contract of three months and price of EUR 5 per month.

EuNetworks delivers shorter alternative long-haul route between Milan and Paris
EUROPE 09:03

EuNetworks delivers shorter alternative long-haul route between Milan and Paris

Fibre backbone operator EuNetworks has strengthened its long-haul fibre network in Europe with a new Milan-Paris route spanning 1057 km through the Alps. The route aims to offer the most direct connectivity path in the market between these two hubs, said the company, while diversifying interconnection routes for the benefit of customers. It connects to EuNetworks' metro networks in Paris and Milan, giving access to 38 on-net data centres in the French capital, as well as nearly 20 in Italy's second-largest

NetOne launches 'Freedom Bundles' for budget-conscious customers
ZIMBABWE 08:59

NetOne launches 'Freedom Bundles' for budget-conscious customers

Zimbabwean state-owned mobile operator NetOne has launched Freedom Bundles to enable voice service, texting and browsing on a budget. It builds upon NetOne's long-running Khuluma 24/7 package, a staple value-for-money proposition. Freedom Bundles retain the accessible pricing of the original package while layering SMS and data allowances that were previously sold separately. Prices range from USD 0.20 to USD 12 in a market where disposable income varies sharply between urban and rural users, as well as sala

NETHERLANDS 08:57

Dutch cyber board recommends more decentralised, redundant telecom infrastructure

Critical communications infrastructure should be more widely spread around the country in order to reduce the potential for major disruptions, according to recommendations from the cyber advisory board CSR in the Netherlands. The telecom and energy sectors should also coordinate more to improve infrastructure resilience, a new report from the board said.

GLOBAL 08:54

PC shipments fall in Q2 after two-year growth - IDC

Global PC shipments fell for the first time in two years in the second quarter of 2026, hit by a growing memory chip shortage, according to the latest data from IDC. Shipments declined 4.9 percent year-on-year to 68.2 million units, ending nine consecutive quarters of growth, as vendors pulled forward inventory to mitigate supply constraints. Shortages in memory and other components, alongside geopolitical pressures, continued to weigh on the market, added IDC.

TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 08:52

Yas Tanzania offers ZTE 5G router bundled with data on instalments

Yas Tanzania and ZTE have partnered to launch a high-speed 5G internet service, giving businesses, households and institutions access to premium connectivity through a flexible instalment plan. Customers can own a ZTE 5G router by making an initial payment of TZS 80,000 followed by monthly instalments of TZS 80,000 for twelve months. Each monthly payment will include an unlimited internet package with speeds up to 10 Mbps.

AFRICA 08:41

Westcon-Comstor signs African distribution agreement with BeyondTrust

Westcon-Comstor has announced a pan-African distribution agreement with BeyondTrust, a global provider of privilege-centric identity security. It builds on an established partnership in the Asia-Pacific region at a time when African channel partners seek to equip customers with defences built for AI-era cyber threats. As human, machine and AI agent identities proliferate across hybrid environments, BeyondTrust's Pathfinder Platform provides a unified architecture that secures privilege across endpoints, clo

BRAZIL 08:39

Algar rolls out Cyber Protect cybersecurity platform for ISPs

Brazil's Algar Telecom has expanded its wholesale portfolio with the launch of Cyber Protect, a cybersecurity platform designed specifically for ISPs to resell under their own brands. The Cyber Protect platform consolidates multiple critical IT security functions into a single, unified dashboard. Compatible with hybrid environments, including public clouds, private clouds, and localized corporate networks, the platform features AI-powered threat detection, integrated cloud backup and automated disaster reco

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:38

Beeline Russia connects Moscow Metro to tax agency

Russian operator Beeline has completed a project to connect the ticketing system of Moscow Metro with the Federal Tax Agency. The solution means the tax agency is informed about payment transactions according to legal requirements. Beeline deployed secure data transmission links and carried out integration works for the contract.

SLOVAKIA 08:37

Antik offers travel channels in open window in July

Slovak operator Antik is offering customers three TV channels in an open window for all its pay-TV subscribers in July, reports Zive.sk. The channels are Viasat Explore, Love Nature HD and Travelxp 4K.

MONTENEGRO 08:35

Crnogorski Telekom rolls out multi-gigabit fibre from EUR 15 per month

Montenegro's Crnogorski Telekom is introducing entry-level multi-gigabit broadband packages alongside next-generation hardware upgrades. New subscribers opting for the Home Internet L package can now access download speeds of up to 2 Gbps, double the package's previous standard performance. The service is offered at a promotional rate starting from EUR 14.95 per month for the first three months and then costs EUR 29.90 per month. Additionally, the package includes a complimentary T Tablet 2.

SPAIN 08:32

MasOrange brings 5G to 97% of Galicia's population

Spanish operator MasOrange and its local brand R said 97 percent of the population of Galicia is now covered by its 5G network following the completion of its rural rollout in the northwestern region. The aim was to bring 5G coverage to 80 percent of Galicia's territory, where only 20 percent of the population lives, said MasOrange, adding that fifth-generation connectivity is now available in 245 areas of the region with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants.

FRANCE 08:32

Bouygues Telecom integrates Gemini AI assistant into b.tv streaming dongle

French operator Bouygues Telecom said that it is gradually rolling out Google's Gemini AI assistant for customers equipped with the latest version of the b.tv dongle. This streaming device, which gives access to the operator's IPTV platform, is currently sold on the Bouygues website for EUR 69.99. Gemini for TV can be activated by users via a dedicated microphone button on the remote control that comes with the device. This development is part of Bouygues' efforts to embed AI innovations into TV services an

EUROPE 08:28

Ceconomy sets ambitious financial targets under new strategy

Ceconomy, the owner of European consumer electronics retail chains Saturn and MediaMarkt, has updated its investment and profitability targets under a new strategy. Adjusted EBIT is expected to rise by 60 percent to EUR 800 million by the fiscal year 2028/29. Sales are expected to grow to around EUR 24 billion in the same period, and free cash flow to reach around EUR 300 million. Investments will increase to around EUR 350 million per year, to systematically expand its technological and logistics capabilit

BRAZIL 08:26

Mhnet Telecom acquires Valenet to expand in Santa Catarina

Brazilian regional broadband provider Mhnet Telecom has finalised the acquisition of local ISP Valenet in the coastal city of Itajai, in the state of Santa Catarina, for an undisclosed amount. The acquired provider has been operating in the local market for over five years and serves more than 3,000 broadband subscribers.

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