Polish broadband scheme reaches 334,000 households passed in June
POLAND 13:03

Polish broadband scheme reaches 334,000 households passed in June

The Project Centre Digital Poland (CPPC) announced that 334,197 households were covered by broadband networks under the National Recovery and Resilience Programme (KPO) projects by the end of June. The figure comes from the national monitoring and analysis system SIMBA and is up from 314,816 homes two weeks ago. Poland aims to cover 521,000 households by the end of August under an extended deadline for the European Commission programme.

Internet reaches 95% of Brazil population in 2025
BRAZIL 13:02

Internet reaches 95% of Brazil population in 2025

Internet reached 95.0 percent of all Brazilian households (76 million) in 2025, with mobile phones remaining the primary access method, used by 98.7 percent of internet users, according to the PNAD IBGE survey for 2025. Access via TV showed significant growth, rising to 57.8 percent, while household computer ownership continued to decline, dropping to 38.7 percent. Among those who do not use the internet, 44.9 percent cited "not knowing how to use it" as the main reason.

Azercell launches new generation of Alfa Plan line
AZERBAIJAN 12:55

Azercell launches new generation of Alfa Plan line

Azerbaijan operator Azercell has launched the new generation of its Alfa Plan line for postpaid customers, with options at 12GB, 25GB and 40GB. Bringing together high data allowances, voice minutes and flexible payment options, the new offering is aimed on serving all the customer's needs in a single tariff.

O2 Slovakia covers 77% of population with 5G on C band
SLOVAKIA 12:53

O2 Slovakia covers 77% of population with 5G on C band

O2 Slovakia said that it expanded the coverage of its 5G network working on the C band significantly, reports Zive.sk. The network now covers 77.46 percent of the population. Across all frequencies the 5G network covers 99.77 percent of the population. The operator said the latest upgrades mean four times more transmitters are connected to fibre-optic lines, and the coverage and capacity of its LTE network also increased. 

SES to provide connectivity and managed services to US military under new multi-year contract
UNITED STATES 12:47

SES to provide connectivity and managed services to US military under new multi-year contract

Satellite operator SES, via its subsidiary SES Space & Defense, has secured a five-year contract in the US market for Ku-band satellite services. This blanket purchase agreement was awarded by the US Space Force's Space Systems Command, a procurement entity supporting the country's Department of War. It aims to facilitate how US military branches purchase high-speed connectivity and associated managed services across a global footprint encompassing the world's most remote locations.

Meta takes up licence for Access Advance VDP patent pool
GLOBAL 12:46

Meta takes up licence for Access Advance VDP patent pool

Meta has agreed a licence to access technology assets in Access Advance's Video Distribution Patent Pool as well as the HEVC and VVC-specific patent pools. The disclosure comes on the back of Alibaba joining the VDP Patent Pool as a licensee on 01 July. The VDP Pool rolls up coverage of several modern video codecs, including the VP9, AV1, HEVC and VVC.

Wi-SUN Alliance utilities mesh networking specification wins ISO, IEC endorsement
GLOBAL 12:45

Wi-SUN Alliance utilities mesh networking specification wins ISO, IEC endorsement

Wi-SUN Alliance has confirmed the formal standardisation of its Field Area Network (FAN) specification under the ISO, IEC and IEEE-endorsed 32857:2026 itinerary. Wi-SUN said the designation means its FAN criteria is the first wireless mesh network specification to be adopted as an ISO/IEC standard, while noting that just 3 percent of IEEE-originated specifications go on to receive joint ISO/IEC recognition. It argues that its FAN specification achieved this distinction due to its technical maturity and an o

Dutch media report finds must-carry rules delivering on diverse TV package
NETHERLANDS 12:43

Dutch media report finds must-carry rules delivering on diverse TV package

TV providers in the Netherlands like KPN and Ziggo are meeting their obligation in providing the basic channel assortment, according to an annual evaluation by the media regulator CvdM. The channel offering in linear TV packs is stable and diverse, with sufficient variety at the big providers. 

US states claim USD 1.4 trln in penalties against Meta in social media addiction cases
UNITED STATES 12:40

US states claim USD 1.4 trln in penalties against Meta in social media addiction cases

Meta Platforms has said in a court filing that California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking USD 1.4 trillion in penalties against it, claiming that its Facebook and Instagram platforms are designed to addict young users, according to a report by Reuters. Meta says there is ‌no evidence that it has misled consumers about its platforms' alleged addictiveness because "social media addiction" is not an established psychiatric condition, so statements that its platforms were not addictive could not

Emergency roaming activated in Crimea
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:21

Emergency roaming activated in Crimea

Operators working in Crimea have activated emergency roaming services, reports the news agency Ria. Voice and SMS services are available for customers without any additional charges, so they can stay connected during power blackouts or in areas with base stations damaged by attacks from the Ukrainian military.

Swisscom Ventures bets on Swiss photonic chip startup Aylight's EUR 4.5 million pre-seed funding
SWITZERLAND 12:20

Swisscom Ventures bets on Swiss photonic chip startup Aylight's EUR 4.5 million pre-seed funding

Swisscom Ventures announced its involvement in a EUR 4.5 million pre-seed financing round for Swiss photonic chip startup Aylight, which hopes to advance an innovative architecture that generates multiple wavelength channels from a single laser cavity. The ETH Zurich-founded startup aims to solve optical bandwidth constraints in contemporary silicon photonics that produce a single laser wavelength per data link. Putting forward the case that this is particularly valued in the AI data centre segment, Swissco

Only 20% of Norwegians switch mobile provider in past year
NORWAY 12:08

Only 20% of Norwegians switch mobile provider in past year

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom is trying to encourage customers to consider switching mobile subscription in order to benefit from lower prices and to ensure they have connectivity in an emergency. It says only one Norwegian in five had changed mobile subscription in the past year, citing a survey done in May by Ipsos. Among those who have switched, 69 percent said price was the reason for making the change. Young people are more likely to get a different mobile subscription than older ones.

SPAIN 12:05

Telefonica changes network name to mark Spain victory

Telefonica has temporarily changed the name of its mobile network in response to Spain's qualification for the quarter finals of the 2026 World Cup. Instead of the usual "Movistar" network name, customers have been greeted with the text "ConLaSeleccion" ("With the National Team") on the status bar of their mobile phones to mark the operator's support for Spain's football team.

SCANDINAVIA 11:51

Nordic and Canadian NRENs sign MoU in support of Polar Connect cable route

The National Research and Education Network (NREN) partners NordUnet of the Nordic region and Canarie of Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the Polar Connect initiative to safeguard European and Canadian digital sovereignties. The MoU aligns with the EU-Canada Digital Partnership and strengthens collaboration on submarine cables, said NordUnet. It recognises the benefits of secure, resilient and sustainable international connectivity between Europe and other regions through th

SPAIN 11:31

Ericsson partners with Spain's UNIE University on AI course

Ericsson has partnered with UNIE University in Spain to support a new MSc programme in AI and Deep Learning, set to launch in October 2026. The collaboration, formalised through an agreement with the Planeta Formacion Universidades-backed institution, will see Ericsson contribute to the design and development of the postgraduate course, which it selected for its industry focus and curriculum.

GLOBAL 11:24

Inmarsat Maritime provides NexusWave for entire Hapag-Lloyd fleet

Viasat said its Inmarsat Maritime subsidiary has won a contract from Hapag-Lloyd to deploy its NexusWave managed, bonded connectivity service throughout its fleet following successful trials. The container shipping line has been an Inmarsat customer for almost 25 years and started evaluating NexusWave in 2024 as it sought a future-proof connectivity platform able to support increasingly data-driven operations, enhanced crew welfare and easy integration of business-critical applications across its fleet.  

CYPRUS 10:35

Cyta to acquire RedMax Data Centre in Nicosia

Cypriot telecommunications provider Cyta has signed an agreement to acquire the RedMax Data Centre, located in the Latsia industrial area of Nicosia. No financial details related to the transaction have been disclosed. The deal also includes plans for the gradual expansion and upgrade of the facility, with the first phase scheduled to begin commercial operations in early 2027.

SWEDEN 10:32

Telia Sweden blocks 33% fewer suspicious calls in H1

Telia Company said it stopped approximately 21 million suspected fraud calls in Sweden in the first half of 2026, down by 10 million calls or 33 percent from H1 2025. fewer than in the same period in 2025. Of these, about 14 million were classified as wangiri and other spam calls, while approximately 7 million were spoof calls.

FRANCE 10:24

SFR lowers price of 5G Box offers in revamped portfolio

French operator SFR has reduced the monthly rates within its 5G Box portfolio, following the price cuts introduced by rival Bouygues Telecom in late June. This 5G-powered broadband service for residential customers is now available for EUR 32.99 in the basic tier without TV equipment, down by EUR 7 per month compared with the earlier price. As before, this subscription includes an unlimited call allowance and access to the SFR TV mobile app.

GLOBAL 10:23

EnSilica draws up GBP 15 mln share issue

EnSilica plans to raise up to GBP 15 million in a share placement with institutional backers and through a retail offer to its UK-based shareholders and new investors. The placement would see 15.38 million new ordinary shares issued, raising up to GBP 14 million. The ceiling for the retail offer is about 1.1 million shares for up to GBP 1 million. EnSilica proposes to complete the share placement in two tranches, with the second batch conditional on shareholder approval at a general meeting later this month

MALAYSIA 10:21

U Mobile launches 7-day tourist prepay plan with Grab discount vouchers

Following a trial phase earlier this year, Malaysian telecommunications provider U Mobile has introduced a 7-day prepaid mobile plan called the Ultra Tourist Plan to coincide with the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 tourism initiative. For MYR 15, the plan provides non-Malaysian passport holders with 100GB of high-speed data that can also be used for mobile hotspots.

NORWAY 10:20

Nscale sets up Narvik data centre management JV and signs USD 900 mln credit facility for international expansion

Nscale has announced the formation with regional energy group Nordkraft of the Nordscale Operations joint venture to manage data centre facilities at Nscale's artificial intelligence data centre in the Narvik region. Separately, Nscale said it has closed a USD 900 million revolving credit facility to provide flexible liquidity to accelerate its AI data centre expansion and capital deployment in the US, Europe and APAC.

GLOBAL 10:02

Ovzon wins SEK 40 mln order from new Nato customer

Ovzon has announced an order from a new Nato customer for the company's integrated Satcom platform. The Satcom service part of the order is for six months, starting from the fourth quarter. The contract value is SEK 40 million, of which half pertains to Ovzon's mobile satellite terminals, which will be delivered in Q3 and Q4. The order is based on third-party satellite capacity and includes mobile satellite terminals as well as Ovzon's dedicated customer support.

EUROPE 10:00

Titan OS adds 30 Radial channels to European FAST lineup

Barcelona-based technology and entertainment company Titan OS has partnered with Radial Entertainment to add 30 free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to its content platform across Europe. The channels will be rolled out on Titan OS-powered devices, including smart TVs from Philips, AOC, JVC, Vestel and Sharp, in markets including the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and the Nordics. 

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