Ericsson Poland to collaborate with Military University of Technology
POLAND 12:52

Ericsson Poland to collaborate with Military University of Technology

Ericsson Poland and the Warsaw-based Military University of Technology (WAT) have signed a letter of intent to start a research collaboration on 5G technology for defense applications. They will collaborate on research and analysis, expert consultations, educational activities, training, and the exchange of knowledge and experience. The collaboration may contribute to the development of 5G technology applications in communications and solutions for the defense sector. The Faculty of Electronics at the Milit

Portugal's Nos claims nationwide fibre coverage
PORTUGAL 12:51

Portugal's Nos claims nationwide fibre coverage

Portuguese telecom operator Nos announced that its fibre-optic network now reaches all 308 municipalities across Portugal, spanning both the mainland and the islands. The milestone follows a decade-long investment exceeding EUR 326 million. Nos provides fibre coverage to more than 92 percent of Portuguese households. According to the operator, achieving full nationwide coverage involved building roughly 1,500 kilometres of proprietary fibre-optic networks, alongside establishing new infrastructure sharing a

Mts doubles roaming allowances for 5G plans
SERBIA 12:45

Mts doubles roaming allowances for 5G plans

Serbian mobile operator mts has doubled the roaming data allowance for customers of its 5ica M, L, XL, and Premium tariffs. As a result, M subscribers now get 12 GB of roaming data, while L, XL and Premium users all receive 16 GB. Benefits have also been introduced for smaller tariffs, with S users getting 100 GB of national data + 2 GB of roaming data; Bit customers will enjoy 60 GB of national data + 1 GB of roaming data; while XS users will benefit from 5 GB of national data.

Icasa publishes amends numbering regulations
SOUTH AFRICA 12:45

Icasa publishes amends numbering regulations

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published the Numbering Plan Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2025, under section 68 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2005. They introduce a standardised framework for churning, deactivating and recycling inactive mobile numbers. They aim to ensure the efficient, long-term sustainability of numbering resources while providing the telecom sector with greater regulatory clarity.

A1 Croatia to finalise 3G network shutdown on 6 July
CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 12:44

A1 Croatia to finalise 3G network shutdown on 6 July

A1 Croatia will completely switch off its 3G network in the Zagreb area on 6 July, marking the final stage of its nationwide 3G decommissioning program, reported Hina. The phase-out, which began in February 2025, is designed to transition users to advanced, energy-efficient 4G and 5G networks that offer superior speeds, stability, and data quality. Users with handsets that only connect to 3G networks will completely lose access to mobile internet services after 6 July unless they upgrade to a 4G or 5G compa

Orange starts e-commerce site in Poland
POLAND 12:43

Orange starts e-commerce site in Poland

Orange Poland has launched its new marketplace Orange Market. The e-commerce site offers online sales of products from selected vendors, helping customers to compare offers. More than 1,000 products from four partners of Orange are available to start, including household appliances, IT equipment, sports accessories and gaming devices. New partners and products are planned to be added to the marketplace in the coming months. The platform is available on the Orange web shop, as well as the market's own websit

Q-Kon, Echo Namibia and Oblixx partner to launch OneWeb LEO satellite services
NAMIBIA 12:41

Q-Kon, Echo Namibia and Oblixx partner to launch OneWeb LEO satellite services

Echo Namibia has tied up with Q-Kon and Oblixx Communication Networks (OCN) to bring OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) VSAT services to Namibia, The Economist reported. The launch follows a three-year process and the award by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) of a service operating licence to Echo this January to deliver OneWeb LEO satellite services to local customers. It aims to bridge the digital divide for schools, government facilities and remote operations in the banking, mining, me

A1 North Macedonia shuts down more of 3G network
NORTH MACEDONIA 12:41

A1 North Macedonia shuts down more of 3G network

A1 North Macedonia has started the planned decommissioning of its 3G network. As the initial part of this transition, the 3G network will be completely switched off in the Kavadarci and Probistip regions on 6 July. This move reflects a global shift towards more advanced, efficient, and faster mobile technologies like 4G and 5G, A1 said. The phase-out started in February and will be executed in stages across different regions according to a structured timeline.

Yettel Hungary appoints new CCO
HUNGARY 12:40

Yettel Hungary appoints new CCO

Yettel Hungary has appointed Tomas Reznicek as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Bringing over two decades of international experience to the role, Reznicek joins from O2 Czech Republic, where he managed complex, multi-channel sales and customer service operations. His tenure there featured a particular focus on expanding digital channels and deploying artificial intelligence solutions, Yettel said. Yettel aims to further develop its own digital platforms and embrace broader AI integration to unify its phys

Mauritius govt prepares cyber law framework
MAURITIUS 12:30

Mauritius govt prepares cyber law framework

The government of Mauritius plans to introduce new Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Regulations to safeguard critical information infrastructure (CII), ITWeb reported. After the framework's enactment on 01 June, designated CII operators have a twelve-month window to achieve full compliance. There are strict requirements for identifying and securing vital national networks, with non-compliance carrying severe penalties, including fines of up to MUR 2 million and a maximum of 25 years in prison.

Alibaba strikes licence agreement for Access Advance video codecs
GLOBAL 12:24

Alibaba strikes licence agreement for Access Advance video codecs

Alibaba has struck an agreement with Access Advance to join the latter's Video Distribution Patent (VDP) pool as a licensee. The single-licence structure gives the Chinese firm rights to deploy patented assets concerning video codecs such as HEVC, VVC, VP9 and AV1.  Alibaba has supplied its own video patents to the VDP programme since it became a licensor last year, together with its subsidiary streaming platform Youku.

Microsoft moves forward deadline for quantum-safe upgrades to 2029
GLOBAL 12:21

Microsoft moves forward deadline for quantum-safe upgrades to 2029

Microsoft has brought forward the deadline for its post-quantum cryptography (PQC) initiative aimed at updating ecosystem products and services to quantum-safe components. The firm now expects its commercial portfolio to meet PQC standards by 2029, roughly four years earlier than originally anticipated in its Quantum Safe Program (QSP) initiative. Microsoft said it would also incorporate PQC criteria into its Secure Future Initiative (SFI), a governance structure that influences design, development and test

ITALY 12:13

Italy's jobless rate dips to 5.0% in May

Italy's official unemployment rate fell to 5.0 percent in May, down 0.1 percent compared with the previous month's figure, according to the latest provisional data from Istat. May saw a 22,000 monthly fall in the number of employed people, reflecting an increase in the number of inactive people.

UNITED KINGDOM 12:12

VodafoneThree deploys Vyntelligence's intelligent agents to speed up admin for 5G SA rollout

UK-based VodafoneThree is partnering Vyntelligence to leverage AI-powered video intelligence in nationwide mobile infrastructure upgrades. Vyntelligence will supply agentic video AI technology aligned with VodafoneThree's planned GBP 11 billion (USD 14.7 billion) investment in its UK mobile networks, aimed at deploying 5G Standalone coverage for 99 percent of the UK's population by 2030, and 99.95 percent by 2034.

GLOBAL 12:11

Amazon Leo approaching 400 satellites after latest ULA launch

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has launched another 29 low-Earth orbit satellites for Amazon from Florida. This takes Amazon's satellite fleet to 396 spacecraft, and the company reiterated plans to launch its first commercial services later this year.

EUROPE 12:03

BEUC says EU Ecodesign rules effective after first year but phone components can be pricey and scarce

EU regulation has been effective in making smartphones easier to mend, according to the 'Repairing The Market' report by European consumer organisation BEUC (Bureau Europeen des Unions de Consommateurs). The new Ecodesign repairability and energy labelling rules for smartphones took effect on 20 June 2025. BEUC said almost six people out of ten are willing to pay more for products that are easier to repair, are recyclable and/or are produced in a sustainable way. EU policy has responded to this, but access

NETHERLANDS 11:55

KPN adds basic Videoland subscription as free FMC bonus

KPN has added the streaming service Videoland as a free option for its customers combining fixed and mobile services. The basic Videoland plan replaces a 1Password subscription as an option for customers with a 'level 1 Combivoordeel'. 

UNITED KINGDOM 11:43

O2 UK sets new mobile traffic record during England World Cup match

O2 UK set a new record for traffic on its mobile network 01 July, when England played DR Congo in the World Cup. The mobile operator said traffic was 20.38 percent higher than its last record - another football match, the Champions League final in May. Compared to a normal week, mobile traffic was 27.67 percent higher, as millions of people streamed, followed and reacted to the match during the evening commute. Traffic on the BBC's streaming site iPlayer jumped 380 percent compared to a typical weekday afte

NORWAY 11:31

Norway's TV 2 renews La Liga broadcasting rights until 2030

Norwegian broadcaster TV 2 has announced a four-year rights agreement with Spanish football league La Liga, running until summer 2030. TV2 has held the rights to show La Liga men's soccer in Norway since the 2021/2022 season. Olav T Sandnes, editor in chief and CEO at the commercial broadcaster, said the deal strengthens its position as the "natural destination" for top football in the country. It already has the rights to show football from the Eliteserien, Toppserien and Champions League, as well as inter

NETHERLANDS 11:26

Canal Plus misses chance to strengthen Dutch business, time for exit?

Videoland and its parent DPG Media have made a huge advance on their ambitions in the TV market with the agreed takeover of Viaplay's Dutch business. The takeover is a surprise, given that Canal Plus is already a shareholder in Viaplay and active on the Dutch market. That the French media group is not buying the Viaplay activities suggests it may too have a limited future in the Netherlands. 

EUROPE 11:18

Telia appoints Husqvarna VP to board of directors

Telia Company said that shareholders at its 02 July EGM passed a motion to elect Susanne Blanke as a new member of its board of directors. Blanke is VP of AI strategy and transformation at Husqvarna Group. Before that, she was global head of growth at H&M and has also worked at eBay/Tradera.

SPAIN 11:07

Digi Spain opens 100th physical store

Digi Spain announced the opening of its fifth store in the province of Valencia, bringing the total number of physical outlets to 100 nationwide. The company said it would hold a special event to celebrate the milestone with a gift for every visitor. Digi claims to be Spain's second biggest employer in the sector, with more than 11,700 staff nationwide, and more than 1,100 in the Valencian Community. The company announced the opening of its 70th Spanish store in December 2025.

SPAIN 11:06

Mediapro co-founder Benet sells remaining shares to Southwind

Southwind, majority shareholder in Spanish broadcaster and media rights broker Mediapro, said it acquired co-founder Tatxo Benet's 5 percent stake in the company. The transaction marks Benet's definitive exit from the business, Southwind said. Benet stepped down as Mediapro chairman in October 2025 amid the departure of more than 20 senior executives from the company, which announced a 20 percent cut in staff in May.

SWEDEN 11:04

Telia reinforces Swedish mobile network for summer events

Telia Company said it is preparing to strengthen its Swedish mobile network capacity ahead of summer events in places such as Gothenburg, Stockholm and Linkoeping. This will ensure stable and reliable connectivity for organisers, visitors and essential functions. Its efforts have already benefited the Rosendal Garden Party, the Goeteborgsvarvet half marathon race, the Tiomila orienteering relay competition, Swedish Game Fair and Sweden Rock Festival. At Sweden Rock Festival, the number of connected visitors

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