Open Fiber launches gigabit FTTH in San Leo
ITALY 08:05

Open Fiber launches gigabit FTTH in San Leo

Italian wholesale-only operator Open Fiber has finalised the rollout of its FTTH infrastructure in the town of San Leo in the northern Emilia-Romagna region. Over 1,700 homes, commercial premises and public sector facilities have been connected to the fibre network, allowing residents, businesses and tourists alike to access the internet at gigabit speeds via operator partners.

Paratus Uganda launches Starlink satellite services
UGANDA 08:03

Paratus Uganda launches Starlink satellite services

Paratus Uganda has become the country's first operator to deploy Starlink's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband, following the licensing agreement signed by the Uganda Communications Commission and Starlink on 15 May. The launch equips Paratus Uganda to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite internet to commercial clients operating in rural and underserved regions nationwide.

Talpa refunds Ajax PPV streaming match after access problems
NETHERLANDS 08:02

Talpa refunds Ajax PPV streaming match after access problems

Dutch broadcaster Talpa is refunding customers who bought a pay-per-view pass for the FC Sion-Ajax football match in the Conference League, the AD reported. They will get the full amount of EUR 4.99 returned after part of the subscribers were unable to access the live stream. Some viewers were able to see the game, a Talpa spokesperson said, without providing numbers. The broadcaster resolved the issue as soon as it became aware of the problem. 

Tanzanian telecom subscriptions rise 5% in Q2 to 117 million
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 07:53

Tanzanian telecom subscriptions rise 5% in Q2 to 117 million

The total number of telecommunication subscriptions in Tanzania rose by 4.51 percent quarter-on-quarter to 117.0 million in June from 111.9 million in March, according to the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA). Mobile subscriptions represented 99.9 percent of all connections, with fixed lines making up the remaining 0.1 percent, pushing national telecom penetration to 167.0 percent.

AT&T becomes Official Connectivity Provider for US Open
UNITED STATES 07:52

AT&T becomes Official Connectivity Provider for US Open

AT&T has been named the Official Connectivity Provider of the US Open under a new 5-year partnership with the US Tennis Association (USTA). AT&T operates a DAS neutral-host network carrying mobile data traffic across Arthur Ashe Stadium and the US Open grounds in New York; and is also providing connectivity for hotspots, ticket scanners and back-up phones on-site. 

Waterland, Giacom plot takeover, break-up of Gamma
UNITED KINGDOM 07:46

Waterland, Giacom plot takeover, break-up of Gamma

European buy-out company Waterland Private Equity Investments and UK telecoms company Giacom are in talks about the takeover and break-up of business communications provider Gamma Communications, reports Sky News. Waterland is understood to be planning a takeover of Gamma, and then selling a large part of the business to Giacom, which is led by Matthew Riley and supported by private equity company Inflexion. 

Cell C activates 5G service
SOUTH AFRICA 07:45

Cell C activates 5G service

South African operator Cell C has activated its 5G service, making it immediately accessible to subscribers with compatible devices, TechCentral reported. CEO Jorge Mendes confirmed the activation to the news portal, explaining that while the service is live for any customer in a covered location, the company withheld a formal announcement while finalising its specific commercial offers. The launch occurred without a dedicated public event or mention in the operator's full-year financial results.

Telefonica lands EUR 5 mln Spanish defence satellite contract
SPAIN 07:40

Telefonica lands EUR 5 mln Spanish defence satellite contract

Telefonica has been awarded the main lot of a framework agreement from Spain's defence ministry to upgrade the country's satellite communications infrastructure, reports business daily Expansion. The contract, worth EUR 5.15 million, aims to expand on-demand access to medium (DAMA) infrastructure equipment, where multiple users share satellite network resources, and reduce reliance on US suppliers.

MTN Group reported service revenue rises 10% in H1, up 18% in constant currency
AFRICA 07:36

MTN Group reported service revenue rises 10% in H1, up 18% in constant currency

MTN Group reported a 17.5 percent year-on-year increase in constant currency for service revenue to ZAR 115.32 billion in the six months ending 30 June. In reported currency, service revenue rose 9.7 percent. Adjusted EBITDA expanded by nearly a quarter to reach ZAR 56 billion. Revenue growth moderated over the period, primarily due to lapping prior-year price hikes at MTN Nigeria and the deliberate suspension of airtime advance services in that market, MTN said.

Optimum launches new Advanced Security service for internet customers
UNITED STATES 07:36

Optimum launches new Advanced Security service for internet customers

US operator Optimum has launched a new internet security management service called Advanced Security. For USD 5 per month, this provides new customers with customisable protection across all connected devices, boosting the standard DNS security integrated with Optimum Internet. 

IDstar teams up with Tencent Cloud on telco cloud migration project
INDONESIA 07:34

IDstar teams up with Tencent Cloud on telco cloud migration project

Tencent Cloud announced that Indonesia's IDstar is strengthening its collaboration with the company to expand its in delivering cloud migration and managed cloud services to enterprise customers. Already a Tencent Cloud reseller, IDstar worked with the company on a cloud migration project for one of Indonesia's leading telecommunications companies, Tencent said.

Salt and Sunrise sign MoU on mobile network sharing in rural areas
SWITZERLAND 07:27

Salt and Sunrise sign MoU on mobile network sharing in rural areas

Swiss operators Salt and Sunrise have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) concerning a potential expansion of their existing mobile network infrastructure cooperation to cover rural and less densely populated areas. They are considering closer collaboration in the form of multi-operator core network sharing (MOCN) for their Radio Access Networks (RAN).

CHINA 07:16

Alibaba raises HKD 80 bln in share sale to fund AI investment

Alibaba Group has raised HKD 80 billion (USD 10.2 billion) in a share sale to help fund its ambitions in the AI market. The company said it will use "100%" of the net proceeds to invest in its full-stack AI capabilities, including infrastructure expansion. The sale of 710 million new shares was priced at HKD 11.270 per share, a discount to the recent trading range of over HKD 120 since the start of August. 

ITALY 07:15

Dazn Italia to air Serie B games on free tier

Live sports streaming platform Dazn Italia has confirmed that it will be broadcasting a free-to-air game from the second-tier Serie B football league throughout the 2026-27 season. Anyone who registers with their email via the company's app will be able to watch the game on an exclusive basis via Dazn's free tier.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 07:07

Korea establishes national AI ethics principles covering development and use

South Korea has established national AI ethics principles covering the development, provision and use of AI across society, with the government setting out three core values and seven principles for AI governance. The principles were approved following deliberation by the 12th science and technology ministers' meeting. They were developed jointly by the ministry of science and ICT and the Korea Information Society Development Institute.

CHINA 07:04

ZTE revenues up 9% in H1 on growth in IT equipment, foreign markets

ZTE announced record revenues of CNY 78.03 billion for the first half of 2026, an increase of 9.0 percent year-on-year. The company said sales growth came from double-digit increases in Computing, Personal Devices and international markets, helping offset lower spending by Chinese telecom operators on its network equipment. The net profit fell 45.9 percent to CNY 2.75 billion billion, hurt by higher operating costs and increased bad debt provisions and forex losses. 

CHINA 06:53

South Korea and China resume ICT policy dialogue after eight years

South Korea and China have resumed formal government-level dialogue on information and communications technology (ICT) policy for the first time in eight years, with officials from the two countries meeting in Beijing on 24 August. The fifth Korea-China ICT Cooperation Strategic Dialogue was held by South Korea's ministry of science and ICT and China's ministry of industry and information technology. The previous dialogue was held in 2018.

SPAIN 06:47

Lowi targets Digi with EUR 20/mth convergent plan

Vodafone Spain's second brand Lowi has launched three new 'operator attack' convergent offers targeted at current Digi Spain customers. The first plan comes with fibre broadband at 1Gbps speeds plus two mobile lines with 300GB of rollover data but no pay-TV for EUR 20 a month.

SINGAPORE 06:34

STMicroelectronics and NUS launch four-year Edge AI research lab

STMicroelectronics and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have launched a four-year corporate research laboratory focused on developing technologies for edge AI. The ST-NUS Helix Corporate Lab, which stands for Hardware for Embodied Low-power Intelligent Xcceleration, will research technologies for generative and embodied AI applications running at the edge. The programme is hosted at NUS's College of Design and Engineering, with participation from its School of Computing.

UNITED STATES 06:34

US settles for USD 400 mln with TikTok over child privacy violations

TikTok has agreed to pay USD 400 million to settle allegations it violated the privacy of children using the app. The settlement was announced by the US Department of Justice, which had sued the company and its parent ByteDance over its compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. Under the agreement, TikTok will pay USD 300 million immediately and an additional USD 100 million later, representing one of the largest fines ever under the US children protection law. 

JAPAN 05:53

JTower develops new 5G Remote Unit for Japanese subway networks

Japanese infrastructure sharing company JTower has completed development of a new Remote Unit (RU) designed to support 5G deployments in subway environments, with deployments planned to begin in 2027. The RU is designed to connect to JTower's J-DAS 5.1 5G shared infrastructure system. The company said subway installations present different requirements from conventional indoor environments, including exposure to dust and vibration, restricted equipment space and constraints on maintenance work.

JAPAN 05:51

NTT Docomo's Anshin Security plans surpass two million subscriptions

NTT Docomo said the combined number of subscriptions to four plans in its Anshin Security service exceeded two million in July 2026, around eight months after passing one million subscriptions in November 2025. The four plans are Anshin Security Standard, Anshin Security Total, Anshin Security Standard Scam Protection Plus and Anshin Security Total Scam Protection Plus. Docomo relaunched Anshin Security in December 2024 with the Standard and Total plans, allowing customers to select security measures accord

NEW ZEALAND 05:48

Chorus reports higher revenue as fibre connections reach 1.15 million

New Zealand operator Chorus has reported a 1.5 percent increase in operating revenue to NZD 1.03 billion for FY26, while EBITDA rose 3 percent to NZD 726 million. Net profit after tax increased to NZD 37 million, compared with NZD 4 million in FY25. Fibre connections increased by approximately 32,000 during the year to 1.147 million, representing 96 percent of Chorus's total connections. Fibre uptake reached 75.9 percent of serviceable addresses, while average monthly data usage increased 9 percent year on

AUSTRALIA 05:46

Vocus appoints UGL to develop Sydney-Melbourne fibre route

Australian operator Vocus has appointed UGL as development partner for the initial phase of its Australian Digital Infrastructure Platform (ADIP), with work beginning on a planned ducted intercapital fibre network between Sydney and Melbourne. The network is scheduled to be ready for service in 2029 and will be designed to accommodate up to 6,912 fibre cores, equivalent to 3,456 fibre pairs. Vocus said the project represents approximately AUD 500 million in capital investment and is expected to create more

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