Hrvatski Telekom posts H1 revenues, EBITDA up 3%
CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 08:18

Hrvatski Telekom posts H1 revenues, EBITDA up 3%

Croatia's Hrvatski Telekom (HT) delivered a 2.6 percent year-on-year rise in revenue in the first half of 2026 to EUR 558.9 million on the back of resilient core mobile and fixed services alongside strong performance in its System Solutions division. Adjusted EBITDA AL (after leases) rose 3.0 percent year-on-year to EUR 199.5 million, while net profit after non-controlling interests jumped 13.6 percent to EUR 65.8 million.

STL books 87% sales lift in Q2
GLOBAL 08:13

STL books 87% sales lift in Q2

Sterlite Technologies (STL) has reported turnover growth of approximately 87 percent year-on-year in its most recent fiscal quarter to end-June. Group revenues reached INR 19.1 billion (199.3 million) on an open order book totalling INR 186.2 billion at the end of the period. EBITDA soared 184 percent to almost INR 4 billion on a 20.8 percent margin.

Anatel approves transition of Sercomtel's fixed-line concession
BRAZIL 08:11

Anatel approves transition of Sercomtel's fixed-line concession

Brazilian telecommunications regulator Anatel has approved the final regulatory framework allowing Sercomtel to transition its fixed telephony operations from a concession model to a private authorisation regime. Under the terms approved, the Grupo Ligga subsidiary will trade its fixed-line concession obligations for BRL 52.75 million in net present value investment commitments. The capital will be directed toward expanding 4G mobile coverage in remote areas and bolstering internet connectivity for public s

Vodacom Group revenue rises 6% in Q1
AFRICA 08:10

Vodacom Group revenue rises 6% in Q1

Vodacom Group has reported that revenue grew by 5.9 percent year-on-year to ZAR 42.4 billion in the first quarter ended 30 June, reflecting translation impacts from a stronger rand. On a normalised basis, group revenue rose 11.4 percent. Group service revenue increased by 6.3 percent, with normalised growth accelerating to 12.6 percent and tracking favourably against medium-term targets. In South Africa, service revenue rose 2.0 percent, supported by improved prepaid performance, while Egypt delivered 32.8

HKT's Netvigator named Hong Kong's fastest and best fixed network by Ookla
HONG KONG 08:09

HKT's Netvigator named Hong Kong's fastest and best fixed network by Ookla

HKT reports that its broadband brand Netvigator has received six Ookla Speedtest awards in the first half of 2026, including Fastest Fixed Network and Best Fixed Network in Hong Kong. It was also recognised as Hong Kong's Most Consistent Fixed Network for the first time.

Starlink providing satellite mobile coverage for fire-hit users in Spain
SPAIN 08:08

Starlink providing satellite mobile coverage for fire-hit users in Spain

Starlink, the satellite internet division of SpaceX, has confirmed the activation of its coverage for Movistar (Telefonica) and Orange Spain customers affected by a series of devastating wildfires to the south and west of Madrid. In a short post on X, Starlink said it is providing free connectivity to MasOrange and Movistar customers in the regions affected by the forest fires. It said families, communities and businesses with compatible LTE smartphones can stay connected via SMS even if terrestrial network

Edgar Machava appointed executive secretary of Arctel-CPLP
MOZAMBIQUE 08:08

Edgar Machava appointed executive secretary of Arctel-CPLP

Edgar Jose Machava, a senior executive at Mozambique's Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM), has been appointed Executive Secretary of the Association of Communications and Telecommunications Regulators of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (Arctel-CPLP) for a two-year term. The formal appointment follows the handover of the organisation's presidency from Cape Verde to Mozambique during the 18th ARCTEL-CPLP General Assembly, held in Praia last month. Machava becomes the second Mozambican to hold the post,

Parks to invest BRL 500 mln in Tier III data centre in Brazil
BRAZIL 08:07

Parks to invest BRL 500 mln in Tier III data centre in Brazil

Connectivity and telecommunications equipment provider Parks announced a BRL 500 million investment to construct a Tier III data centre in Cachoeirinha, Rio Grande do Sul, as the company expands into data hosting and cloud infrastructure. The 5 MW facility, located in Cachoeirinha's Industrial District, will feature 3.3 MW of dedicated IT load and accommodate up to 386 high-density racks designed to support demanding workloads, including cloud computing and artificial intelligence applications. Each rack ha

Australia's AusAlert test exceeds coverage target, reaches 94% of cell towers
AUSTRALIA 08:06

Australia's AusAlert test exceeds coverage target, reaches 94% of cell towers

Australia's first nationwide test of the AusAlert cell broadcast emergency warning system exceeded its coverage target, with 94 percent of targeted mobile cell towers successfully transmitting the alert during Monday's exercise. Emergency management minister Kristy McBain said the result surpassed the National Emergency Management Agency's (NEMA) benchmark of 90 percent and demonstrated the system's ability to deliver near-instant emergency warnings nationwide.

Nos posts 34% profit leap in Q2 as automation trims costs
PORTUGAL 08:05

Nos posts 34% profit leap in Q2 as automation trims costs

Portuguese telecommunications operator Nos recorded a 34.1 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to EUR 77.5 million for the second quarter of 2026, boosted by cost reduction programmes and one-off asset sales. Excluding non-recurring items, such as tower sales and positive outcomes from legal proceedings, adjusted net income rose by 19.2 percent to EUR 68.4 million. Revenues held steady at EUR 458.3 million, little changed compared to the same period in 2025, and EBITDA rose 1.5 percent to EUR 206.0

Telekom Slovenije retains mobile lead in Q1
SLOVENIA 08:03

Telekom Slovenije retains mobile lead in Q1

Telekom Slovenije expanded its dominant position in the national mobile market in the first quarter of 2026, capturing 36.67 percent of active users, according to the latest figures from communications regulator Akos. A1 Slovenia finished in second place with a 25.43 percent market share, closely trailed by Telemach at 24.75 percent. 4G remained the primary connection type at 48.63 percent of active lines, while 5G usage surged to account for 46.18 percent of the market. High network mobility was also evide

Vodafone Germany Q1 revenue rises 2% thanks to consumer broadband ARPU and enterprise digital services
GERMANY 07:56

Vodafone Germany Q1 revenue rises 2% thanks to consumer broadband ARPU and enterprise digital services

Vodafone has announced a 2 percent rise in German revenue in the first quarter of the financial year thanks to higher service revenue amid strong consumer broadband ARPU and growth in digital services for the business sector. Mobile service revenue was 1 percent higher in a competitive market, and fixed service revenue was up by almost 3 percent.

INDIA 07:54

Tech Mahindra, Cisco to jointly offer AI-based Security Service Edge platform for enterprises

India's Tech Mahindra has partnered with Cisco to jointly deliver AI-based Security Service Edge (SSE) services for global enterprises. The partnership combines Tech Mahindra's global managed services, integration, and delivery expertise with Cisco's Security Service Edge (SSE) platform (Cisco Secure Access) to provide unified, cloud-native security and access across users, devices, networks, and locations.

SPAIN 07:35

Vodafone Spain to replace Vantage Towers with Cellnex, ATC deals - report

Vodafone Spain (Zegona) is taking steps to replace its main mobile tower provider Vantage Towers with rival infrastructure from Cellnex and American Tower Corp (ATC), according to sources cited by business daily Expansion. The move would take advantage of an exit window in Vodafone's contract with Vantage, which expires in November 2028, allowing the operator to withdraw without penalties. Vodafone Spain had already notified Vantage in 2024 of its intention not to renew the agreement, said the sources.

FRANCE 07:33

Telehouse partners Cirrascale to deploy AI inference within French data centres

Telehouse France and Cirrascale Cloud Services have partnered to deploy Cirrascale's AI Inference Platform within Telehouse data centres in France, allowing enterprises to run AI workloads closer to their data without relying on external GPU infrastructure. Under the partnership, Telehouse will provide the data centre and interconnection infrastructure, while Cirrascale will deploy and operate the AI inference platform. The companies said the arrangement is intended to reduce latency and support data contro

PAKISTAN 07:32

Zong, WWF Pakistan, ISPES partner on coastal clean-up project in Hawksbay

Pakistani operator Zong partnered with WWF Pakistan and Integrated Waste Management Solution (ISPES) to carry out a coastal clean-up drive at Hawksbay, Karachi, as part of the Plastic Free July campaign. Volunteers and company staff collected waste along the shoreline to fight marine pollution.

ITALY 07:19

TIM adds new digital services to Unica Power option

Telecom Italia (TIM) has enhanced its TIM Unica Power option, whereby convergent customers can access unlimited 5G data on up to six lines and access further perks for an additional EUR 2.90 a month for the first SIM only. Subscribers can now choose between one of three digital services in addition to the unlimited data at highest possible 5G Ultra speeds. 

EUROPE 06:53

EU launches consultation on cybersecurity certification for managed services

The European Union's cybersecurity agency ENISA has launched a public consultation on a draft certification scheme for EU Managed Security Services (EUMSS) with a view to harmonising requirements across member states and strengthening trust in outsourced cybersecurity provision. The consultation, open until 13 September, seeks to ensure confidence in managed services and support EU-wide prevention and response capabilities, added Enisa.

EUROPE 06:31

Vodafone targets top end of upgraded FY27 guidance after Q1 growth

Vodafone said it expects to deliver results at the upper end of its upgraded fiscal 2027 guidance, which was raised to reflect the consolidation of Safaricom, after a first quarter marked by continued momentum in its enterprise business and double-digit growth in Africa. For the three months to 30 June, organic service revenue increased 5.2 percent YoY, while organic adjusted EBITDAaL rose 6.2 percent.

NEPAL 06:05

Samsung launches AI Programme in Nepal

Samsung Nepal has opened applications for a new AI course, following the graduation of its latest Samsung Innovation Campus coding and programming cohort, which ran from December 2025 to June 2026. The initiative, established locally in 2023 under Samsung's corporate social responsibility programme, focuses on practical tech education alongside professional workplace skills.

JAPAN 05:46

Line Yahoo! says legally required advertising records were deleted

LY Corporation, which operates LINE and Yahoo! services in Japan, has disclosed that records that should have been retained in connection with the targeting of advertisements and messages on its services were deleted between 15 December 2022 and 9 June 2026. The company said the deleted records related to the matching of customer data uploaded by businesses with Line user data for targeted advertising and messaging. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:44

Korea and AMD agree to develop open AI computing infrastructure ecosystem

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT has signed an MoU with AMD covering cooperation on AI semiconductors and computing infrastructure. The agreement includes plans to build and demonstrate heterogeneous AI computing infrastructure combining AMD CPUs and GPUs with South Korean AI semiconductors, including neural processing units (NPUs). The ministry said the initiative would also involve domestic companies working across areas including memory, data processing units, CXL, networking, servers and orches

GLOBAL 05:42

NTT Data launches global IT infrastructure standardisation service

Fortience Consulting, part of the NTT Data Group, has launched a consulting service to help Japanese companies with international operations establish and implement standardised IT infrastructure and upstream infrastructure processes across their global sites. The Global IT Infrastructure Standardisation Service, launched on 27 July, covers areas including networks and security, servers and configuration management, identity management, and data and security rules for AI use. It also establishes standard pr

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:38

SKT launches customer prompt competition as part of AI and customer campaign

SK Telecom (SKT) has launched a competition inviting customers to share prompts they use with artificial intelligence as part of its Good Change campaign, which focuses on the company's AI transformation and customer experience initiatives. The operator said the Promp.T competition is intended to highlight practical uses of AI in everyday life and work. Entrants can submit examples of how they have used AI to make changes in their daily activities or work, together with the prompts they used.

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