HPE supports AI-native network deployment at University of Leeds
UNITED KINGDOM 19 AUG

HPE supports AI-native network deployment at University of Leeds

HPE has won a contract from the University of Leeds in the UK to provide the HPE Self-Driving Network platform as the foundation of an intelligent, secure campus-wide wired and wireless network. As part of a long-term digital transformation programme, the university is creating an AI network that continuously learns, adapts and self-optimises to proactively discover and resolve problems before services are impacted. The new AI-native network will also support future smart-campus applications.

Google agrees up to USD 12 bln investment in Marvell in TPU chip supply deal
GLOBAL 19 AUG

Google agrees up to USD 12 bln investment in Marvell in TPU chip supply deal

Marvell Technology announced a new alliance with Google to build custom chips for the company. Marvell will contribute to Google's TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) range used for powering AI large language models in data centres. As part of the agreement, Marvell issued warrants to Google to buy almost 59 million shares in the chipmaker. 

Mozambique outlines progress with digital connectivity expansion plans
MOZAMBIQUE 19 AUG

Mozambique outlines progress with digital connectivity expansion plans

The Mozambican government has brought internet connectivity to 149 locations and 418 schools across the country, reported Forbes Africa Lusofona. Authorities also distributed 14,454 computers to low-income university students and established 10 public digital squares featuring free internet access, according to the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation in an update on the government's projects. It noted that three innovation hubs also support 78 start-ups, 1,300 youth have received digital s

Ooredoo Oman works with human resources consultancy Takatuf
OMAN 19 AUG

Ooredoo Oman works with human resources consultancy Takatuf

Ooredoo Oman has partnered with Takatuf Oman, a local human capital consultancy, to deliver targeted HR projects aligned with the operator's priorities. Sulaiman Al-Mughairi, director of people & culture at Ooredoo, said the company aims to create a workplace where employees can thrive. Al-Mughairi said that working Takatuf allows Ooredoo to modernise its personnel processes.

R sponsors Deportivo Coruna on return to LaLiga
SPAIN 19 AUG

R sponsors Deportivo Coruna on return to LaLiga

Spanish regional operator R announced a sponsorship deal with the Real Club Deportivo da Coruna to have a brand presence at the football team's stadium. During all home matches for the first-division men's and women's teams, the R brand will appear on panels and screens in the stadium. R also joins the team's Business Club and will feature in its newsletter as part of its support for the Galician team and its return to the main football league, LaLiga, from this season. 

Nokia to lay off most of Chinese workforce, close sites by year-end - report
CHINA 19 AUG

Nokia to lay off most of Chinese workforce, close sites by year-end - report

Nokia plans to cut most of its workforce in mainland China and close sites there in stages by year-end, sources familiar with the situation told the South China Morning Post. An unnamed Shanghai-based source said teams in both Nokia's mobile networks and network infrastructure businesses in mainland China were set to undergo lay-offs in batches, with most of the cuts expected to be completed by the end of this year. After the restructuring, only an after-sales support team is expected to remain the country.

Ooredoo Maldives named official digital partner for World Travel Awards
MALDIVES 19 AUG

Ooredoo Maldives named official digital partner for World Travel Awards

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has named Ooredoo Maldives as the Official Digital Partner for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, which will be hosted in the Maldives. Through this collaboration, the national tourism promotion body will leverage Ooredoo's telecommunications infrastructure, connectivity capabilities, and digital expertise to support delegates, hospitality professionals, and international media attending the event.

Omantel and Sohar International sign strategic partnership agreement
OMAN 19 AUG

Omantel and Sohar International sign strategic partnership agreement

Omantel and Sohar International have entered into a strategic partnership framework, establishing a collaborative foundation spanning technology, business development, investment, and human capital initiatives. The partnership combines Sohar International's banking capabilities with Omantel's digital infrastructure to drive digital innovation and deliver enhanced customer experiences.

DNA wins contract to provide telecom services to Jokerit ice hockey club
FINLAND 19 AUG

DNA wins contract to provide telecom services to Jokerit ice hockey club

Telenor's Finnish arm DNA has announced that it has been chosen to supply the Helsinki men's ice hockey club Jokerit with centralised telecommunication services. ​DNA will provide services including mobile subscriptions and the artificial intelligence-based customer service product Business Apurin.

Sunrise revenues fall in Q2 amid waning impact of subscription price adjustments
SWITZERLAND 19 AUG

Sunrise revenues fall in Q2 amid waning impact of subscription price adjustments

Swiss operator Sunrise said revenues fell by 2.4 percent year-on-year in Q2 to CHF 712.9 million as the impact of price adjustments for mobile and broadband subscriptions last year fades, and because of weak customer growth in previous quarters. The decrease was offset in part by a positive contribution from revenues from service fees, handset sales, B2B and wholesale revenue, and increasing turnover from infrastructure and support functions.

NASK PIB revenues rise 29% in 2025
POLAND 19 AUG

NASK PIB revenues rise 29% in 2025

Revenues at Polish national telecommunications R&D institute NASK PIB totaled PLN 749.20 million in 2025, up by 29.19 percent year-on-year, reports Telko.in, citing a statement from the institute published by the National Court Register. Operating costs reached PLN 692.18 million, up by 22.87 percent. Profit on sales amounted to PLN 57.02 million, up by 244.3 percent.

Hungarian government orders 4iG investigation amid overpricing claims
HUNGARY 19 AUG

Hungarian government orders 4iG investigation amid overpricing claims

The Hungarian government has initiated a thorough audit of 4iG's state contracts, as announced by Prime Minister Peter Magyar. Known as a dominant conglomerate spanning telecommunications, IT, space, and defence, 4iG has grown rapidly through extensive public funding and major corporate acquisitions. Four government ministries are participating in the comprehensive probe to examine billions in state IT agreements, massive bond issues, and major transactions like the acquisition of Vodafone Hungary and Anten

SINGAPORE 19 AUG

S&P upgrades Singtel to A+ on stronger balance sheet and financial flexibility

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Singtel's long-term issuer credit rating to A+ from A, citing an improved balance sheet, stronger financial flexibility and the company's ongoing asset monetisation programme. The outlook is stable. The upgrade is the first S&P rating increase since Singtel was first rated by the agency.

AUSTRALIA 19 AUG

Superloop reports 33% rise in underlying EBITDA to AUD 122.7 mln

Australian operator Superloop has reported a 33.1 percent increase in underlying EBITDA to AUD 122.7 million for FY26, exceeding the top end of its upgraded guidance. Revenue rose 21.6 percent to AUD 664.3 million, while free cash flow increased 50 percent to AUD 84.4 million. Net profit after tax increased to AUD 17.5 million from AUD 1.2 million a year earlier. The company said its underlying EBITDA margin increased by 1.6 percentage points to 18.5 percent.

TAIWAN 19 AUG

Chunghwa Telecom's Q2 profit jumps nearly 5% on higher revenue, international ICT projects

Chunghwa Telecom's revenues increased by 8.2 percent to TWD 61.36 billion in the second quarter of 2026. Net income grew 4.7 percent to TWD 10.64 billion, while basic earnings per share reached TWD 1.38.

ANGOLA 18 AUG

Angola Telecom achieves strong improvement in profitability in 2025

State-owned operator Angola Telecom achieved a major financial turnaround in 2025, recording a net profit of AOA 14.2 billion, reported Mercado.This represents a strong improvement from 2024's modest AOA 233 million (around USD 253,500), driven largely by strict cost control and operational optimisation. Operating profit rose 17 percent to roughly AOA 77 billion, EBITDA expanded 12 percent to reach AOA 7.6 billion, while operating expenses fell by 7 percent to AOA 16.6 billion. Company leadership attributes

OMAN 18 AUG

Oman limits hours for marketing calls and SMS, requires ad labels

Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has introduced stricter regulations for promotional calls, SMS, and value-added services, giving businesses and telecom operators six months to comply. Under the new rules, marketing communications are restricted to 8:00hrs - 21:00hrs local time. Companies must clearly display their legal or commercial identity, using "AD" prefixes on promotional SMS and showing caller names for promotional and service calls, while banning individual phone lines for comme

UNITED KINGDOM 18 AUG

Exchange Communications upgrades phone system for housing association

Exchange Communications, UK provider of smart telephony solutions, has completed a telecoms system upgrade for Thenue Housing Association (THA), a registered housing association with charitable status. It owns and manages around 4,000 properties across Glasgow, and has more than 75 employees. 

UNITED KINGDOM 18 AUG

North upgrades video surveillance security at HM Naval Base Portsmouth

North, a UK-based provider of IoT and smart building solutions, has won a contract from KBS Maritime to upgrade security at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, headquarters of the Rotal Navy. North will provide a secure video surveillance and analytics upgrade at the facility. This will upgrade the entire video surveillance estate across the base - including network upgrade, new secure control centre, and deployment of advanced cameras with integrated analytics. KBS Maritime is a JV between KBR and BAE Systems.

UNITED STATES 18 AUG

Boldyn delivers managed application, ERP services to Rio Hondo College

Boldyn Networks has won a contract with Rio Hondo College to deliver Managed Application and Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) services, helping to expand the community college's internal IT team capacity and strengthen support for critical applications supporting everyday operations. Boldyn will work with the Whittier, California-based college to evaluate, support ad optimise its application environment.

KUWAIT 18 AUG

Kuwaiti government services app Sahel brings in Araqmi telecom subscription overview

Zain Kuwait has partnered with the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) to support the launch of the 'Arqami' feature on Sahel, Kuwait's unified government app for digital services. Arqami allows citizens and residents to view all mobile lines and subscriptions registered under their Civil IDs with all national telecom operators. By providing a centralised view of active subscriptions, it enables users to verify their personal account details and quickly flag or disconnect

KENYA 18 AUG

Kenya govt receives Guodong Network delegation to discuss digital transformation

Permanent secretary in the ICT ministry John Tanui has received a delegation from China's Guodong Network Communication Group to explore areas of collaboration in advancing Kenya's digital transformation agenda. The discussions covered investment in digital infrastructure, enhancing digital connectivity, the development of smart cities, and strengthening the digital economy. 

PHILIPPINES 18 AUG

Globe Telecom adds ex-CFO de Larrazabal to board as Lazaro retires

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has announced that Delfin L. Lazaro will step down from the company's board of directors, effective 1 September. Lazaro joined the Board in 1997 and was elected president and CEO that same year. During his nearly three decades on Globe Telecom's board, Lazaro served as chairman of the Executive and Compensation Committees for four years, co-vice chairman of the board for 10 years and chairman of the Finance Committee for 18 years.

SPAIN 18 AUG

Digi Spain sells more shares from over-allotment option

Digi Spain has raised another EUR 13.6 million in its initial public offering of shares. The company said underwriter Barclays exercised part of the over-allotment option, selling another 2.43 million shares at the offering price of EUR 5.60 per share. This was part of the post-listing stabilisation period, which ended on 14 August.

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