HPE to complete Juniper partner transition by November
GLOBAL 09:01

HPE to complete Juniper partner transition by November

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) confirmed it will roll up partner resources from its Juniper Networks subsidiary into its new HPE Partner Ready Vantage initiative from 01 November. This transition follows the initial phase launch of Partner Ready Vantage in November 2025, combining resources from legacy HPE offerings such as HPE Partner Ready, Partner Ready for Networking, and Partner Ready Service Provider. 

NuRAN Wireless moves ahead with Nasdaq listing
AFRICA 08:58

NuRAN Wireless moves ahead with Nasdaq listing

NuRAN Wireless has filed a Form 40-F registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with its application to list its common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market. NuRAN has also executed a confidential filing with the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) with a prospectus for a potential offering of securities worth up to CAD 100 million.

Glide wins managed network services contract from King's College London
UNITED KINGDOM 08:53

Glide wins managed network services contract from King's College London

Glide, UK provider of managed internet, W-Fi and connectivity services, has won a contract from King's College London (KCL) to provide managed WAN connectivity services. Glide will connect KCL sites and data centres with a managed, high-capacity network. This will support education, research and collaboration across the university community. 

Syria blames sabotage for subsea cable disruption
SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC 08:51

Syria blames sabotage for subsea cable disruption

Syria's state-owned telecom operator announced that an international undersea cable running between the coastal city of Tartous and Alexandria, Egypt, was damaged in an "act of sabotage", Reuters reported. The incident has severely disrupted internet services for subscribers across Syria. Technical teams are working on recovery, though officials note that full restoration will take time, Syria Telecom said.

Orange loses compensation claim for Iraq operator investment
IRAQ 08:49

Orange loses compensation claim for Iraq operator investment

Iraq's ministry of justice announced it has won an international arbitration lawsuit filed by Orange, protecting the country's public funds from a USD 800 million compensation claim, The NewRegion reported. According to the ministry, an international tribunal dismissed all claims brought by Orange. The ruling clears Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CMC) of all financial liabilities related to the case. The arbitration panel ordered the French telecom company to pay Iraq USD 10 million for legal f

JT Group announces resignation of CEO
JERSEY 08:46

JT Group announces resignation of CEO

JT Group has announced the resignation of CEO Daragh McDermott. He has been with the group for 26 years, and CEO for the last five years. Brain Fitzpatrick, Non-Executive Director (NED), has been appointed Interim CEO with immediate effect while the Board works to appoint a successor. McDermott will remain with the company during his notice period to ensure a smooth transition.

UCD-led consortium aims to deliver semantics-driven 6G network resilience
IRELAND 08:45

UCD-led consortium aims to deliver semantics-driven 6G network resilience

University College Dublin (UCD) has formally launched an EUR 8 million R&D project endorsed by the EU's Smart Network and Services joint undertaking (SNS-JU) to advance security and resilience in Europe's future 6G networks. Shield-6G's threat intelligence project will focus on 6G semantics, whereby future cellular networks would be able to encode intent and meaning from raw data uploaded into the network. This work will be coupled with federated learning, secure multi-party computation and differential pri

Ethio Telecom talks with Hawassa mayor on smart city services
ETHIOPIA 08:43

Ethio Telecom talks with Hawassa mayor on smart city services

Ethio Telecom and the Hawassa City Administration are advancing talks to accelerate digital government services, smart city development, and Telebirr integration. The telecom firm said the partnership aims to modernize urban administration and public service delivery in Ethiopia. During a meeting, Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru and Hawassa Mayor Tiratu Beyene explored integrating the operator's mobile money service Telebirr into municipal revenue collection and expanding digital public services. 

Cellnex adds O2 to Brighton Main Line mobile connectivity project
UNITED KINGDOM 08:42

Cellnex adds O2 to Brighton Main Line mobile connectivity project

Cellnex has announced an agreement with Virgin Media O2 for O2 to join the Brighton Main Line (BML) connectivity project. This will give O2 access to neutral host infrastructure built and operated by Cellnex UK to roll out high-speed mobile connectivity to BML passengers in the coming months. This will include major commuter stations London Bridge, London Victoria and Clapham Junctions. 3 UK joined the project in 2023. 

Sunrise expands TV offering with YouTube Premium and HBO Max
SWITZERLAND 08:42

Sunrise expands TV offering with YouTube Premium and HBO Max

Swiss operator Sunrise is expanding its TV services with the addition of subscriptions to YouTube Premium and HBO Max. Customers can subscribe to YouTube Premium via Sunrise's website, My Sunrise (customer portal or app), on the TV Box in the TV Shop and in Sunrise shops. Existing customers can subscribe to YouTube Premium through the Sunrise Rewards option for six months for CHF 8.45, a 50 percent discount compared with the normal price, and without a minimum contract period. The subscription costs CHF 16.

Vodafone Spain revenues up 2% to EUR 915 mln in March quarter
SPAIN 08:40

Vodafone Spain revenues up 2% to EUR 915 mln in March quarter

Vodafone Spain posted its second consecutive quarter of growth in the three months to the end of March, according to figures published by UK-based telecom investment company Zegona, which finalised its acquisition of the country's third largest operator in 2024. The company reported total revenues of EUR 915 million for the quarter, up 2 percent year on year following a 1.1 percent increase in the previous quarter, with EBITDAaL growing 16 percent to EUR 363 million. 

Agoria calls for more supportive regulatory environment for telecom investment
BELGIUM 08:33

Agoria calls for more supportive regulatory environment for telecom investment

Investment in the telecom sector in Belgium is under pressure from a complex, fragmented regulatory environment, according to a report from the tech industry association Agoria. Complex permitting processes, a high tax burden and a steady stream of new regulations are holding back investment in telecom infrastructure, the group warned. Obtaining a permit in Belgium takes at least three months, compared to less than three weeks in the Netherlands and 4-6 weeks in France.

EUROPE 08:25

3 Screen Solutions adds search and editorial functions to 3Ready platform

3 Screen Solutions (3SS) said it has added two functions to 3Ready Hero, the user experience (UX) intelligence layer embedded in every component of 3SS' 3Ready content platform. Its new 3Ready Hero Search helps users find content through natural language, while 3Ready Hero for Editors gives service providers' editorial personnel contextual answers and support to simplify operational workflows. 3Ready Hero Search is currently in a proof-of-concept deployment with a major European telco.

KENYA 08:19

Airtel supports ChildFund education investments

Airtel Money Kenya announced a partnership with ChildFund Kenya aimed at enhancing access to education for more than 2,000 vulnerable learners across Baringo, Wajir, and Garissa counties. The initiative will focus on improving access to quality education for children with visual and hearing impairments by creating more inclusive and supportive school environments. The investment will be directed towards addressing critical gaps in learning infrastructure, water and sanitation services, and access to digital

ZAMBIA 08:16

Airtel Zambia market capitalization surpasses USD 1 bln

Airtel Zambia says it has reached a historic milestone by surpassing a USD 1 billion market capitalization on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE). The company said the achievement reflects strong stakeholder confidence and consistent performance, innovation, and dedication to financial inclusion. Airtel Zambia managing director Hussam Baday said the company remains focused on delivering reliable, affordable services, expanding its network, and creating long-term value while driving the nation's digital fu

THAILAND 08:09

CPG divests additional 2.7% stake in True to UBS AG London Branch

Charoen Pokphand Group (CPG) has divested an additional portion of its shares in Thai operator True to UBS AG London Branch, as part of a pre-planned two-tranche 10 percent equity offloading strategy. Following the sale of an initial tranche representing 4.7 percent of the company's issued shares on 27 February, CPG sold an additional 2.706 percent of True shares to UBS AG London Branch on 15 June. The remaining balance of up to 2.585 percent is scheduled to be sold to UBS as soon as standard administrative

NETHERLANDS 08:03

Dutch mobile market growth muted in Q1, KPN main winner

The Dutch mobile market maintained growth in the first quarter of 2026, with retail service revenues rising almost 1 percent to EUR 1.025 billion. While the number of Sims grew at over twice that rate, prices are under pressure from an active MVNO segment and promotions on FMC packages, the latest research from Telecompaper shows. 

SPAIN 08:03

Over 6 in 10 Spaniards would switch ISPs for guaranteed stability - study

A nationwide survey commissioned by internet exchange operator De-Cix found that 61 percent of Spaniards would switch or consider switching internet providers if guaranteed a completely stable connection. Conducted by Netquest, the study also showed that 20 percent of respondents would pay extra for a "No Delay Guarantee", while 88 percent said poor or unstable service would be a decisive or significant reason to change providers.

TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 08:01

TTCL CEO inspects infrastructure utilisation in Pemba region

The Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL) director-general Moremi Marwa has inspected communication infrastructure in the Pemba region as part of efforts to ensure that investments boost productivity, improve public services, and stimulate digital economy growth. Marwa visited Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF) tower stations, including Mgelema, to assess service delivery and infrastructure utilisation. He also inspected the primary Faiba Mlangoni Kwako (FTTH) station in Michakain

SOMALIA 07:59

Somalia's NCA hosts AI summit

Somalia's National Communications Authority (NCA) hosted the second AI Summit Somalia, which explored how artificial intelligence can advance public services, foster innovation, accelerate digital transformation, and drive socio-economic development. NCA organised the two-day conference alongside the Artificial Intelligence Somalia Community, the Somali National University (SNU), and Zamzam University of Science and Technology (ZUST). 

FRANCE 07:49

Orange issues EUR 850 mln hybrid bond

Orange has announced a new debt issue of EUR 850 million, in an operation that reflects the proactive management of the group's hybrid bond portfolio. The hybrid notes are intended to be admitted to trading on Euronext Paris and are expected to be assigned a rating of BBB-, Baa3 and BBB- by rating agencies S&P, Moody's and Fitch respectively, based on an equity content of 50 percent. The undated, deeply subordinated securities have a fixed coupon of 4.25 percent until the first reset date.

AFRICA 07:47

New World TV brings World Cup coverage to Orange Max it app in Africa

Togo-based broadcaster New World TV has partnered with Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) to stream its premium sports content via Orange's Max it app in nine African countries. The agreement covers Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Mali, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, Madagascar and Guinea.

SWEDEN 07:45

Telia Sweden brings out 'Telia Critical IoT Connectivity' based on 5G standalone network

Telia Company said it has introduced Telia Critical IoT Connectivity, calling it the first commercially available service in Sweden to use 5G standalone (SA) technology. It delivers the secure, stable and predictable connectivity needed for highly demanding Internet of Things (IoT) use cases in sectors such as emergency services, energy, transport, industry and healthcare.

EGYPT 07:43

Egypt's NTI partners with VOIS for ICT graduate training

Egypt's National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) has signed a strategic partnership with Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (VOIS) to equip young Egyptians with skills to boost their competitiveness in the global job market. By combining NTI's educational framework with VOIS's industry expertise, the initiative addresses the growing demand for specialized digital professionals. 

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