EAAIF lends USD 33 mln to Eastcastle Infrastructure DRC and USD 50 mln to Liquid Intelligent
AFRICA 13:13

EAAIF lends USD 33 mln to Eastcastle Infrastructure DRC and USD 50 mln to Liquid Intelligent

The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a private infrastructure development group company (PIDG), has announced an USD 82.8 million commitment to accelerate connectivity across Africa. It comprises a USD 32.8 million senior secured loan to Eastcastle Infrastructure DRC and a USD 50 million loan to Liquid Intelligent Technologies.

Truespeed services launch on Freedom Fibre network in NW, West Midlands
UNITED KINGDOM 13:12

Truespeed services launch on Freedom Fibre network in NW, West Midlands

Freedom Truespeed Group has announced the launch of Truespeed-branded full-fibre broadband services on the Freedom Fibre wholesale network across the NW of England and West Midlands. This marks the launch of Truespeed services in these regions for the first time, and completes the first phase of the integration with Freedom Fibre. The merger deal closed in May 2026, with the combined group operating across the NW, SW and East of England, and the Midlands.

UK Culture Secretary will not intervene as CMA approves Paramount, WBD merger
UNITED KINGDOM 13:06

UK Culture Secretary will not intervene as CMA approves Paramount, WBD merger

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance. This follows a Phase 1 investigation, with the CMA concluding that the deal will not result in a substantial lessening of competition (SLC) in the UK. As a result, the deal will not be referred for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation.

MyRepublic named fastest fixed ISP in Singapore
SINGAPORE 12:56

MyRepublic named fastest fixed ISP in Singapore

MyRepublic said it won the Ookla Speedtest Award for fastest fixed broadband in Singapore in the first half of 2026. It recorded a median download speed of 479.3 Mbps, and also took the top upload speed award, with a median result of 394.4 Mbps. Singtel meanwhile had the fastest mobile network, with a median download speed of 258 Mbps, ahead of M1 at 185.6 Mbps.

Amdocs meets fiscal Q3 outlook with sales up almost 3 percent, 2 percent in constant currency
GLOBAL 12:55

Amdocs meets fiscal Q3 outlook with sales up almost 3 percent, 2 percent in constant currency

Amdocs has reported revenues of USD 1.175 billion for its third fiscal quarter to 30 June, with sales up 2.7 percent as reported and 2.2 percent in current currency. The figure met the mid-point of Amdocs' USD 1.155-USD 1.195 billion outlook, and is inclusive of a record managed services contribution totalling USD 791 million, equating to 67 percent of group turnover. The GAAP diluted EPS of USD 0.59 fell short of Amdocs' USD 1.39-1.47 range, due to a restructuring charge of USD 0.91 per share.

Italy industrial output declines 1% in June
ITALY 12:52

Italy industrial output declines 1% in June

Italy's industrial production fell by an unexpectedly steep 1.0 percent in June compared to the previous month, when it declined 0.3 percent, according to the latest data from national statistics agency Istat. Textile, clothing, leather and accessories industries (-7.1%) as well as other manufacturing industries, repair and installation of machinery and equipment (-3.6%) posted the largest falls, partly offset by a 4.5 percent annual rise in the manufacture of computers, electronic and optical products, ele

Megafon electronics subsidiary claims RUB 2 bln from M.Video for goods supplied
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:48

Megafon electronics subsidiary claims RUB 2 bln from M.Video for goods supplied

Electronics reseller Revo Charge Rus, a Megafon subsidiary, has submitted a claim to the Moscow Arbitration Court against the mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video for RUB 1.8 billion, reports Forbes.ru. The company is demanding payment from the retailer for goods supplied under a contract. The next court hearing is scheduled for 14 October. The case file does not yet contain any details, according to the report.

Optimum free cash flow turns negative in Q2 as revenues fall 6%
UNITED STATES 12:46

Optimum free cash flow turns negative in Q2 as revenues fall 6%

Optimum Communications reported negative free cash flow of USD 92 million for the second quarter, compared to a positive USD 28 million a year earlier amid a further decline in customers and revenues at the cable operator previously known as Altice USA. Revenue fell 5.8 percent year-on-year to USD 2.02 billion, and adjusted EBITDA dropped 2.2 percent to USD 786 million. Optimum recorded a net loss of USD 292 million, widening from a loss of USD 96 million a year earlier. 

Megafon and Yota sales of foldable smartphones rise 55%
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:42

Megafon and Yota sales of foldable smartphones rise 55%

Sales of foldable smartphones grew by 55 percent year-on-year in Megafon retail branches and those of its subsidiary Yota, reports Rbc.ru, without specifying a time period. Sales of clamshell-style flip smartphones made up 62 percent of all unit sales of foldable smartphones. Sales of flip phones grew by 40 percent year-on-year whereas sales of smartphones that fold vertically jumped by 91 percent year-on-year.

Du runs internship scheme for Emirati students in US
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:36

Du runs internship scheme for Emirati students in US

Du has welcomed UAE national students studying in the US to its Experience X internship programme run in collaboration with the Emirates Global Youth Council in the US. The inaugural four-week programme runs until 14 August and offers students hands-on experience within Du's core operations. Each participant is matched with a team aligned with their academic major, enabling them to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business challenges.

Tablet shipments down 10% to 36 mln units in Q2
GLOBAL 12:36

Tablet shipments down 10% to 36 mln units in Q2

Global shipments of tablet computers declined 9.9 percent year-on-year to 36 million units in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest figures from Omdia. The widely-expected downturn marked a break from the usual seasonal pattern owing to component supply-side pressures and a strategic shift by vendors toward premium devices.

TCRA reaches 800 digital clubs
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 12:33

TCRA reaches 800 digital clubs

The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has stepped up its support for national science, mathematics, and ICT education initiatives, the Daily News reported. TCRA director general Peter Mwasalyanda said that the authority has established 800 digital clubs across the country and continues to sponsor Tanzania's participation in regional and global student math competitions in partnership with the Tanzania Mathematical Association. The announcement followed the return of six Tanzanian students

EGYPT 12:28

Vodafone Egypt gains Al Ahly stadium naming rights and become tech partner

Vodafone Egypt said it is expanding its sports sector investments through two partnerships. It has teamed up with Al Ahly SC and United Sports to serve as the club's official technology partner and main sponsor. It has also gained stadium naming rights.

OMAN 12:17

Omantel runs Khareef publicity events

Omantel, the primary sponsor and official technology partner for Khareef Dhofar 2026, is running a campaign called 'Seven or Eight?' with public events, local business support and advanced digital services. The campaign's Omantel Zone at Wafa Walk hosts virtual reality simulations, competitive challenges and family entertainment. Visitors can see Omantel's consumer and enterprise service suites and explore its Hayyak, Baqati and Baiti Fibre services, the Makasib loyalty programme, and GameOn. The venue demo

MIDDLE EAST 12:08

Egypt to head regional AI governance and quantum computing groups

Egypt has been elected to chair both the AI Governance Working Group and the Quantum Computing Working Group under the Arab Permanent Committee for AI and Emerging Technologies. The selection took place in Tunisia during the committee's second founding meeting. The Arab Telecommunications and Information Council of Ministers (ATICM) established the committee at its 29th session in January to developo a unified regional stance on advanced technologies.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 12:07

Millicom sales reach USD 2.2 bln in Q2, lifts guidance

Millicom, owner of Tigo-branded operations across Latin America, announced revenues of USD 2.18 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 59.4 percent year on year on a reported basis and 4.3 percent organically, following major acquisitions over the past year in Ecuador, Uruguay, Chile and Colombia. Service revenues were up 5.4 percent on an organic basis to USD 2.04 billion. Adjusted EBITDA climbed 9.1 percent to USD 1.01 billion, with operating profit rising to EUR 462 million and net profit coming in at

GLOBAL 11:59

Sagemcom wins VFI status for Docsis 4 modem

Sagemcom has disclosed a key CableLabs certification for one of its Docsis cable modems, indicating its readiness for multi-vendor Docsis 3.1 to 4 transitions. The Fast 3994 eMTA cable modem has been awarded CableLabs' Docsis 3.1 Verified for Interoperability (VFI) accreditation. While the Fast 3994 is natively designed for Docsis 4 plants, the VFI specification signals it should also run well in existing Docsis 3.1 infrastructures, supporting gradual upgrades where some equipment may still use the older sp

QATAR 11:56

Meeza obtains QAR 2 bln more funding to boost data centre capacity

Qatari managed IT services company Meeza has secured another QAR 1.6 billion commodity Murabaha facility from Dukhan Bank to fund the next phase of its infrastructure expansion, which is expected to add about 44 MW capacity to its portfolio. This includes the development of its M-Vault 6, M-Vault 7 and M-Vault 8 data centres in Qatar. The capital injection should enhance Meeza's capacity to serve hyperscalers, enterprise clients and government entities.

GLOBAL 11:50

GTT expands API feature set in Envision wholesale connectivity assurance platform

GTT Communications announced that it has expanded API access in its connectivity service assurance platform catering to wholesale carriers and multinational-scale enterprises. GTT Envision now offers an enhanced toolkit based on RESTful-compliant APIs, including revised plug-ins for assurance tickets filed for any GTT product or service. The expansion introduces two APIs enabling AI-enriched price quotes for high-volume connectivity services, including 5G, fixed wireless access and dedicated internet lines,

JORDAN 11:46

Zain Jordan and Royal Scientific Society expand air quality monitoring partnership

Zain Jordan has expanded its environmental monitoring partnership with the Royal Scientific Society (RSS) by providing the telecoms infrastructure needed to operate the ministry of environment's national air quality stations. Zain will power real-time data transmission at twelve automated monitoring stations, including Russeifa, Mafraq, Baqaa, Jiza, Muwaqqar, Irbid, Sahab, Karak, Hasa and Zarqa, delivering hourly environmental analytics.

CENTRAL AMERICA 11:34

SBA to expand in Central America with 600 new tower builds this year - CEO

SBA Communications intends to build 600 new telecommunications towers in 2026, primarily in Central America to meet rising infrastructure demand in the region, reports DPL News, citing CEO Brendan Cavanagh. The executive disclosed the plan after the company released its second-quarter results, adding that construction will accelerate in the second half of the year compared to the 174 towers built in the first half of 2026.

GLOBAL 11:31

NTT Data launches new AI agentic solution for insurance workflows

NTT Data has launched a new AI-native agentic solution called NTT Data AI for Insurance. Powered by the NTT Data AIVista platform, the service-as-a-software solution converts complicated core insurance workflows into governed, repeatable services. It is designed for highly-regulated insurance environments and includes configurable AI agents, enterprise-grade governance, workflow orchestration and insurance-specific data models.

GERMANY 11:28

1&1 loses 140,000 contracts in H1 after redesigning discount tariff portfolio

1&1 said it lost 140,000 customer contracts in the first half of this year after it redesigned its discount tariff portfolio, while revenues and EBITDA improved. Revenue went up by 1.6 percent year-on-year in H1 to EUR 2.27 billion and EBITDA progressed by 5.1 percent to EUR 382.7 million. It said EBITDA in the Consumer & Small Business segment declined by 5.6 percent to EUR 391.3 million while EBITDA in the Enterprises & Networks segment improved to a EUR 8.6 million profit from a EUR 50.3 million loss, in

JAPAN 11:23

Equinix Fabric supports cloud network hub for All Nippon Airways

Equinix has helped Japanese airline All Nippon Airways build a centralised cloud network hub, which reduces network provisioning time by around 80 percent from months to weeks. The Equinix Fabric digital infrastructure allows ANA to support next-generation passenger services, such as boarding, reservations, customer communications and operational systems. The roll-out comes as the airline prepares for an expected 10-fold increase in global data volumes.

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