Guinean govt tells struggling telecom operator Cellcom to boost investment and service quality
GUINEA 13:25

Guinean govt tells struggling telecom operator Cellcom to boost investment and service quality

The Guinean government has urged mobile operator Cellcom to step up investment, upgrade service quality and expand network coverage as it attempts to reverse a decade-long decline in market share, Ecofin reported. ICT minister Mourana Soumah outlined the expectations at a meeting with Cellcom executives on 21 July. The government has recently discussions with market leader Orange Guinea and internet service provider ETI.

Vodacom Tanzania revenue rises 18% in Q1
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 13:15

Vodacom Tanzania revenue rises 18% in Q1

Vodacom Tanzania's revenue rose 18.2 percent year-on-year to TZS 515.29 billion in the first quarter ended June. Service revenue grew 21.7 percent to TZS 510.89 billion, buoyed by strong momentum in data which grew by 26.3 percent and M-Pesa services, which climbed by 26.0 percent. EBITDA increased 37.0 percent to TZS 197.26 billion and the margin widened by 5.3 percentage points to 38.3 percent amid robust top-line growth and efficiency gains.

Indra revenues surge 30% to EUR 3.2 bln in H1
SPAIN 13:09

Indra revenues surge 30% to EUR 3.2 bln in H1

Spanish ICT group Indra reported revenues up 30 percent year on year to EUR 3.18 billion in the first half of 2026, attributed to growth across all divisions, led by space (+403% following the acquisition of satellite operator Hispasat), defence (+156%), air traffic management (+15%), mobility (+2%) and technology (+4%). The state-backed company's net profit came in at EUR 219 million in the January to June period, up 2.1 percent year on year, while EBITDA and EBIT posted respective 72 percent and 51 percen

Angola Cables appoints VP of digital solutions
ANGOLA 12:57

Angola Cables appoints VP of digital solutions

Angola Cables has announced the appointment of Julio Gabriel Chilela as vice president of digital solutions, promoting him from the role of director of digital innovation. The decision bolsters its executive leadership as the company accelerates the development of AI-driven and enterprise digital services. Chilela will spearhead the expansion of the company's digital solutions portfolio, targeting enterprise clients across Africa and international markets.

Ericsson South Africa starts year's youth field operations training scheme
SOUTH AFRICA 12:51

Ericsson South Africa starts year's youth field operations training scheme

Ericsson South Africa is accepting the first cohort of a planned five-year field operations training scheme to boost youth skills development and build career pathways in the telecom sector. The inaugural group of fifteen students joined a launch event in KuGompo, Eastern Cape, on 22 July, that brought together Ericsson personnel, training partners and customers.

Atos unveils 'Sovereign Cloud' orchestration platform for highly regulated sectors
EUROPE 12:42

Atos unveils 'Sovereign Cloud' orchestration platform for highly regulated sectors

France-based ICT group Atos has announced the expansion of its cloud portfolio with a new service launching across Europe in the coming months. Branded Atos Sovereign Cloud, this application orchestration platform is designed to strengthen and protect data sovereignty for clients operating in highly regulated sectors within the EU, including governments, healthcare providers and critical infrastructure operators. Service delivery will be supported by Atos Amplify, the group's unified AI-powered consulting b

Ceragon seals over USD 10 mln in Q2 private network deals
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 12:40

Ceragon seals over USD 10 mln in Q2 private network deals

Enterprise connectivity and mobile backhaul vendor Ceragon said it secured more than USD 10 million in private network contracts in the second quarter, driven by demand from public safety, utilities and smart city projects.

Iceland brings in back-up emergency number after legacy mobile network shutdowns
ICELAND 12:27

Iceland brings in back-up emergency number after legacy mobile network shutdowns

The Icelandic Telecommunications Authority (Fjarskiptastofa) said that since the shutdown of Iceland's legacy mobile networks, it has emerged that some older mobile phones may have difficulty reaching the 112 emergency telephone number. Emergency Line operator Neydarlinan is therefore offering 599 0112 as a back-up emergency number. However, calls to this number are treated as general calls and do not have the same priority as calls to 112. Callers should therefore attempt to dial the normal 112 number firs

Netmore lifts active devices 19%, contracted devices 30% in H1
GLOBAL 12:15

Netmore lifts active devices 19%, contracted devices 30% in H1

Global IoT network operator Netmore has declared a 19 percent rise in active devices in the first half of 2026 to 11.2 million on 30 June 2026. It says it connected almost 10,000 new devices every day throughout the first six months, reflecting its 'Leading a new world of connections' slogan. There was momentum in both network expansion and commercial contracting in H1, Netmore added. Contracted devices grew 30 percent to 18.4 million.

Comcast revenues fall in Q2 after divestments, broadband losses as World Cup delivers Peacock profit
UNITED STATES 12:14

Comcast revenues fall in Q2 after divestments, broadband losses as World Cup delivers Peacock profit

Comcast reported revenues down 1.2 percent year-on-year in the second quarter to USD 29.9 billion, hurt by the spin-off of the Versant TV channels and the sale of Sky Deutschland in May. Extra income from World Cup advertising and record customer growth at its MVNO were unable to offset the impact of continued subscriber losses in the US broadband market. Adjusted EBITDA fell 13.4 percent to USD 8.9 billion, and the company's net profit was down 66.9 percent to USD 0.99 per share. Free cash flow was 2.3 per

TelevisaUnivision revenue up 10% on World Cup boost in Q2
MEXICO 12:07

TelevisaUnivision revenue up 10% on World Cup boost in Q2

TelevisaUnivision reported total revenues of USD 1.33 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 10 percent year on year, thanks mainly to what it described as the record-breaking success of its FIFA World Cup coverage in Mexico. The Spanish-language media company, formed in 2022 through the merger of Televisa's content operations with US-based Univision, said lower US sales of 722 USD million, down 11 percent year on year, were more than offset by a 53 percent surge in Mexico to USD 605 million.

T-Mobile US revenues up 8% in Q2 as customer growth moderates
UNITED STATES 11:52

T-Mobile US revenues up 8% in Q2 as customer growth moderates

T-Mobile US reported steady growth in results for the second quarter, with revenues up 7.9 percent year-on-year to USD 22.8 billion and core adjusted EBITDA growing 11.7 percent to USD 9.5 billion. Subscriber growth was more modest than a year ago, with a net 277,000 postpaid accounts added, and for once the operator did not increase its guidance for annual growth in customers.

GERMANY 11:40

Freenet offers 'Adventurer' Meta AI glasses with optional Telefonica service plan

German operator Freenet has begun offering the 'Adventurer' smart spectacles from Meta with an integrated artificial intelligence assistant in its shops, from its website and through participating partners. It says the Meta AI glasses start at EUR 309 for the 'Tortoise' version with brown lenses, while the black ones with polarised grey lenses cost EUR 349 and black with transition grey lenses is available for EUR 399. Freenet is offering the tortoiseshell Meta AI glasses for a one-off payment of EUR 9.99 w

UNITED STATES 11:35

Telemundo nets US Spanish-language rights to UEFA Champions League

Telemundo said it has secured exclusive Spanish-language US broadcast rights to UEFA's main football club competitions from the 2027–28 season. Financial terms of the three-year agreement were not disclosed.

EUROPE 11:11

Google fined EUR 890 mln by EU for self-preferencing on search, Play store steering

The EU has fined Google again for favouring its own products over rival offerings on Google Search and Android devices. The latest penalties, totaling EUR 890 million, are for violations of the Digital Markets Act, the law instituted in 2024 in an effort to stop this kind of "self-preferencing" by large internet companies. 

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 11:08

Central African Republic seeks to revive state operator Socatel

The government of the Central African Republic (CAR) has begun implementing its September 2025 memorandum of understanding with US-based Greenline Technologies to take over and transform state telecom operator Socatel, Ecofin reported. The move marks a step forward in its long-running efforts to turn around the struggling incumbent provider. The project advanced following a meeting between CAR's ICT minister Roger Andjalandji and Max Sicari, VP of operations at Greenline Technologies.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:05

Virgin Media O2 supports UK nature recovery movement

Virgin Media O2 has joined the 'Media In Service of Nature' movement to help fund nature recovery projects. The movement was launched on World Environment Day (05 June) in 2025 by environmental consultancy Ecologi, giffgaff and MG OMD with the aim of raising GBP 200 million from the media industry for UK-based nature recovery projects.

UGANDA 10:54

MTN MoMo offers air ticket booking platform with Next Travel

MTN Mobile Money and Next Travel have launched the 'Travel by MoMo' digital air travel booking platform. Customers can search for, compare and purchase flights from their mobile phones using MTN MoMo. Fares are priced in Ugandan shillings and the platform uses the familiar mobile wallet interface, thereby removing barriers to international travel booking. Phase Lubega, managing director of MTN MoMo, said the platform shows a commitment to building practical digital services tailored to the daily needs of Ug

SPAIN 10:41

Telefonica, Wurth launch quantum-powered logistics pilot

Telefonica and Wurth Spain have partnered on a pilot project using quantum computing and artificial intelligence to optimise logistics packaging at the latter's distribution centre in Agoncillo, La Rioja. The goal is to reduce transport volume and material use by improving how products are packed into shipping boxes.

KENYA 10:39

Communications Authority of Kenya expands school computer scheme to Murang'a County

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has expanded its Computers for Schools programme to Murang'a County, handing over digital resources to Technology Primary School. The donation enhances the school's ICT capacity, providing pupils and teachers with access to essential digital educational resources and supporting practical technology skills. The scheme aims to prepare pupils for an increasingly digital future.

EUROPE 10:39

EU operators estimate cost of replacing risky network vendors at EUR 35 billion

The cost of replacing so-called high-risk vendors in EU telecom networks could reach around EUR 35 billion, Europe's leading telecom operators have warned. In a study commissioned by seven operators from GSMA Intelligence, they put the cost of replacing risky equipment suppliers at EUR 16-22 billion for mobile networks, up to EUR 5 billion for fixed networks, and EUR 9-12 billion for transport networks in the EU. The central estimate for the direct costs is a total EUR 35 billion, while additional expense m

CANADA 10:39

Telus appoints execs to lead consolidated telecoms businesses

Telus is making changes to its executive leadership to support the consolidation of its telecoms businesses. David Fuller will rejoin Telus as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Group President for Telus Communications. He will have overall responsibility for core telecoms business units - including Business Solutions and Consumer Solutions. Telus said the reorganisation will help improve customer service; focus capital/resources on products, services and customer segments with the highest margins; and deli

GHANA 10:33

MTN Ghana donates GHS 2 mln worth of relief items to support victims of June flooding

MTN Ghana has partnered with the Multimedia Group and NADMO to donate relief items worth GHS 2.5 million to support national efforts. Heavy rains caused widespread flooding across Accra in June, displacing families and creating an urgent need for shelter, food and basic necessities. MTN Ghana and its partners have provided supplies, including student mattresses, blankets, mosquito repellents, hygiene items, rice, cooking oil and canned goods. To ensure aid is delivered efficiently, distribution is being car

UNITED STATES 10:22

Spectrum Mobile launches new Unlimited Plus Premium plan

Charter Communications' Spectrum Mobile brand has launched a new top-tier Unlimited Plus Premium plan - with unlimited premium high-speed data, 50GB high-speed mobile hotspot data and video streaming up to 4K UHD. It is available to residential customers for USD 60 per month (single-line) or USD 50 per month (multi-line).

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Guinean govt tells struggling telecom operator Cellcom to boost investment and service quality

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