New trustees appointed at BBC's international charity
GLOBAL 16:04

New trustees appointed at BBC's international charity

The BBC has announced the appointment of eight new trustees at its international charity, BBC Media Action (formerly BBC World Service Trust). The new trustees have over 200 years of experience in global philanthropy, media, technology and business. The charity supports over 400 media outlets worldwide, including in Asia, Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe and the Pacific - helping them provide information and storytelling to 250 million people. They join a board chaired by Rhodri Talfan Davies, BBC Deput

Verizon offers free NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube to customers
UNITED STATES 15:52

Verizon offers free NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube to customers

Verizon is offering NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube for free with select mobile and home broadband plans, giving customers savings of up to USD 480. The offer is available from 30 July to 02 September to customers buying an eligible 5G handset and activating a new smartphone line on an Unlimited Ultimate/Plus plan; upgrading an existing mobile line to an Unlimited Ultimate/Plus plan when buying an eligible 5G smartphone; switching their home broadband connections to Fios Home Internet or select premium Veriz

Xfinity launches new social media-based reality series with college creators
UNITED STATES 15:43

Xfinity launches new social media-based reality series with college creators

Comcast's Xfinity brand has launched a new vertical reality competition series created exclusively for TikTok and Instagram. Produced by NBCUniversal's Rock Studios and hosted by 'Time100' creator and sports media personality Katie Feeney, the 7-episode series follows six college creators as they compete for a 6-figure brand partnership with Xfinity. The first episode will launch on 05 August, followed by new episodes each week on Xfinity's TikTok and Instagram channels.

Starz, Crunchyroll bundle launches on Prime Video in the US
UNITED STATES 15:29

Starz, Crunchyroll bundle launches on Prime Video in the US

US pay-TV network Starz and global anime brand Crunchyroll are launching a new bundle on Amazon Prime Video in the US; with both streamers available to new customers for USD 16.99 per month, a discount of over 23 percent.  The launch of the bundle comes alongside returning and new programming from Starz and Crunchyroll, giving viewers access to a wide range of action, anime, sci-fi and adventure, thrillers and female-driven drama. 

Eaton Fiber secures USD 1.5 bln investment, acquires Ripple Fiber
UNITED STATES 15:20

Eaton Fiber secures USD 1.5 bln investment, acquires Ripple Fiber

Tillman Global and Bain Capital will invest USD 1.5 billion in Tillman affiliate Eaton Fiber to help accelerate the expansion of Verizon fibre broadband across the US. This investment, led by Bain Capital, will fully fund the takeover of Ripple Fiber and the next stage of Eaton Fiber's network roll-out. The acquisition of Ripple Fiber is the first step in Eaton Fiber's strategy to bring Verizon fibre broadband to more than one million locations outside Verizon's existing fibre network footprint.

Capgemini raises FY revenue target after growth momentum continues in Q2
GLOBAL 15:12

Capgemini raises FY revenue target after growth momentum continues in Q2

IT services and consulting group Capgemini has upgraded its full-year revenue outlook after delivering a third consecutive quarter of double-digit growth in the three months to June. Full-year revenue is now expected to increase by around 8.5-9.0 percent year-on-year at constant currency, including an inorganic contribution of approximately 5 percentage points, compared with previous guidance of +6.5-8.5 percent, which assumed an inorganic contribution of 4.5-5 percentage points.

Azercosmos boosts satellite service exports by 54% in H1
AZERBAIJAN 15:11

Azercosmos boosts satellite service exports by 54% in H1

Exports of satellite telecommunications services by Azerbaijan's Space Agency (Azercosmos) totaled USD 13.1 million in the first half of this year, according to the July edition of the Export Review published by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication, reports Report.az. The figure represents a 54.1 percent increase compared with the same period in 2025. During the January-June period, around 90 companies from 33 countries used Azercosmos' satellite telecommunications services. Compare

Canadians expect reliable connectivity in remote areas for emergencies
CANADA 15:11

Canadians expect reliable connectivity in remote areas for emergencies

Rogers Communications has published new research showing that 8 in 10 Canadians expect connectivity when it matters; with no connectivity during an emergency causing two thirds of Canadians to abandon trips. The research was conducted to promote the Rogers Satellite service, which helps customers stay connected in areas without traditional cellular mobile coverage.

Orange launches Dynamic SOC service for businesses in Poland
POLAND 15:10

Orange launches Dynamic SOC service for businesses in Poland

Orange Poland has introduced a new cybersecurity service for businesses called Dynamic SOC. It is a modular solution for medium-sized and larger companies employing at least 20 people. It is based on three essential security elements: detection, response, and neutralisation of attacks. It protects computers, servers, and infrastructure, detects and blocks threats, and provides rapid response to security incidents. The service includes support from the operator's experts, with 24/7 monitoring. 

Brazil becomes Starlink's second-largest global market - Ookla
BRAZIL 15:09

Brazil becomes Starlink's second-largest global market - Ookla

Starlink has established Brazil as its second-largest global market, reaching 791,000 fixed broadband subscriptions (a 1.4% national market share) by May, according to Ookla research. Starlink has captured significant market share in both rural regions, where it holds nearly 10 percent of the market due to low fibre availability, and major urban hubs like Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

DStelecom expands fibre network across Cabeceiras de Basto
PORTUGAL 15:07

DStelecom expands fibre network across Cabeceiras de Basto

The Portuguese network operator DStelecom said it plans to significantly upgrade its fibre-optic network throughout Cabeceiras de Basto by September. This expansion marks the first time high-speed internet will reach Gondiaes and Vilar de Cunhas, alongside capacity boosts for existing network infrastructure in Cavez and Cabeceiras de Basto. The upgrade will connect roughly 1,000 additional homes, providing residents with fast, reliable internet on par with major metropolitan areas. This brings DStelecom's t

Megafon Tajikistan adds 23 base stations in H1, tests 5G
TAJIKISTAN 15:04

Megafon Tajikistan adds 23 base stations in H1, tests 5G

Megafon Tajikistan said that it launched 23 new base stations in the first half of this year, 47 existing base stations were upgraded to the LTE technology, and 85 additional LTE modules were installed on existing LTE base stations. Testing of 5G technology was carried out on the network as well, reaching speeds up to 1.1 Gbps. Megafon said it plans to implement 4T4R technology on 150 LTE base stations in the next stage of the network modernisation.

UNITED STATES 15:02

Shentel revenue up 5.5 percent to USD 93.5 million in Q2

Shenandoah Telecoms (Shentel) has reported total revenue of USD 93.5 million for Q2 2026, up 5.5 percent year-on-year; with adjusted EBITDA up 12.9 percent to USD 32 million. The net loss reduced to USD 7.7 million, from a net loss of USD 9 million in Q2 2025. Revenue in Glo Fiber expansion markets was up 32.8 percent year-on-year to USD 26.3 million, with the fibre business now accounting for 51 percent of Shentel's total revenue.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 15:02

Padtec partners with Datco to boost Latin American distribution

Brazilian telecommunications supplier Padtec has partnered with Argentina's Grupo Datco to expand the regional reach of its products. Under the agreement, Datco will distribute Padtec's connectivity solutions, including DWDM equipment, routers, and switches, across its sales channels in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Puerto Rico, and Uruguay. The collaboration builds on an 18-year relationship between Padtec and Datco's subsidiary Silica Networks, leveraging decades of shared expertise in optical transport

LATVIA 15:00

Latvian smartphone sales down 10% in H1

Smartphone unit sales in Latvia dropped by 10 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, according to figures from the operator Tele2 Latvia. Sales revenues grew by 1 percent. The operator noted the biggest changes in demand in the entry-leve segment, which makes up more than a third of the entire handset market in Latvia.

POLAND 14:58

Polish interior ministry announces tender for telecom power systems

The Polish Ministry of Interior and Administration has launched a tender for the purchase of 31 telecommunications power systems. It is part of a broader procurement for aggregation equipment for the government fibre network GovNet. The power systems will be equipped with battery banks, and will also be assembled and fully configured to enable their integration into the WinCN monitoring and management system. The contract includes both the delivery of the equipment and integration with the ministry's existi

BRAZIL 14:57

Intelbras reports 16% net profit growth in Q2

Brazilian telecom equipment manufacturer Intelbras recorded a net profit of BRL 158.3 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 16.1 percent year-on-year. While net operating revenue dropped 7.8 percent to BRL 1.14 billion due to a exceptionally strong comparison base in Q2 2025, overall profitability improved. EBITDA rose 9.4 percent to BRL 168.9 million, expanding the EBITDA margin to 14.7 percent. Performance was further boosted by controlled operating expenses and a positive financial result of BRL 29.8

UNITED KINGDOM 14:56

Yondr sells majority stake in Slough data centre campus to UK pension funds

Data centre operator Yondr Group has agreed to sell a majority holding in one of its UK data centre campuses to GLIL Infrastructure, UK investment company set up by pension funds to invest in UK and European infrastructure. Yondr will remain a minority interest in the campus, and will be responsible for ongoing operational management. The deal is expected to close in the coming months. 

UKRAINE 14:56

Kyivstar opens New York office at Rockefeller Center

Veon said that its subsidiary Kyivstar Group has opened a new office at Rockefeller Center in New York City. According to a corporate statement, the office opening marks a significant milestone in Kyivstar's international expansion following its Nasdaq listing in August 2025, which made it the first Ukrainian company to list on a US stock exchange. The New York office will support Kyivstar's international activities and strengthen Veon's presence in the US.

TIMOR-LESTE 14:54

Timor-Leste launches commercial internet services with new fibre backbone

The government of Timor-Leste launched commercial fibre-optic internet services through state company Timor-Leste Cables, reported Tatoli news agency. The launch follows the completion of a 607-kilometre undersea cable connecting Timor-Leste to Darwin, Australia, capable of delivering data transmission speeds up to 27 Tbps. Commercial internet access will be delivered to consumers through three primary telecom operators, TT, Telemor and Telecomcel, alongside more than 20 local service providers, while the M

MONTENEGRO 14:51

Crnogorski Telekom updates WebMax email service

Montenegrin operator Crnogorski Telekom has upgraded WebMax, its secure, domestic email platform built to provide users complete control over their personal data. Unlike "free" email services that profit from user profiling and targeted ads, WebMax guarantees an ad-free environment where user information is never sold or used for marketing, Telekom said. All data is stored locally in Crnogorski Telekom's Data Centre, protected by two-factor authentication, antivirus defences, and dedicated local support (15

PORTUGAL 14:50

Vodafone selects Portugal for new global cybersecurity hub

Vodafone is establishing its new Global Cyber Centre (GCC) in Lisbon to protect its global operations, networks, and customer data from evolving digital threats. Operating alongside existing hubs in the UK, Germany, Romania and India, the Lisbon centre leverages Portugal's strong tech ecosystem and top-tier university talent, the operator said. In addition to core functions like threat detection, incident response, and risk management, the centre will focus heavily on emerging security areas like artificial

BRAZIL 14:49

Padtec and BNDES to launch BRL 100 million telecom credit line

Fibre-optic equipment manufacturer Padtec and Brazil's state bank BNDES have established a new receivables investment fund (FIDC Funttel Padtec II) designed to provide financing and competitive credit to small and medium-sized telecommunications companies purchasing Padtec equipment. Operating with up to BRL 100 million in capital, the fund receives 80 percent of its backing from BNDES (utilizing Funttel resources), 18.7 percent from Padtec, and 1.3 percent from the fund's manager, OPEA. Expected to launch

POLAND 14:46

T-Mobile Poland activates 5G on C band in more places

T-Mobile Poland said that it has activated 5G services on the C band on 48 base stations this week. This takes the C-band coverage to 5,144 sites. The operator also launched its 5G services on the 700 MHz band on 33 additional base stations, raising the amount to 5,190 base stations. T-Mobile Poland currently runs 12,826 base stations in total across the country, up by two new base stations.

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