Hong Kong loses nearly 4,000 fixed-line subscribers in April
HONG KONG 08:19

Hong Kong loses nearly 4,000 fixed-line subscribers in April

Hong Kong lost 3,834 fixed-line subscribers in April, ending the month with 1.680 million users. The total includes 668,441 residential fixed-lines and 1.011 million business lines. The number of non-exchange lines (which includes IP telephone and fixed wireless services) also declined to 1.351 million in April from 1.357 million in March, according to figures from the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA). The number of leased lines rose to 136,466 in April from 136,384 in March.

Econcom revenues fall nearly 4% in H1, sees return to growth in H2
BELGIUM 08:14

Econcom revenues fall nearly 4% in H1, sees return to growth in H2

Belgian IT services provider Econocom reported revenues down 3.7 percent year-on-year to EUR 1.399 billion. On an organic basis, revenues fell 5.3 percent. The segment Technology Management & Financing (TMF) led the decline, with a 24.5 percent fall in sales to EUR 465 million, while Products & Solutions grew turnover 15.8 percent to EUR 666 million thanks to expansion in Europe and demand anticipating potential chip shortages. Services revenue was stable at almost EUR 269 million. 

VodaCash and Bisou Bisou launch digital savings and credit service in DRC
CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 08:05

VodaCash and Bisou Bisou launch digital savings and credit service in DRC

Vodacom Congo's M-Pesa platform, VodaCash, has partnered with Bisou Bisou Microfinance to launch Lona To Defa, a digital solution for savings and credit access without requiring a traditional bank account. The new service enables users to save funds directly through their M-Pesa accounts. Deposited funds earn interest while simultaneously building a financial profile that facilitates access to credit.

Indosat revenue grows 13%, profit jumps nearly 50% in H1
INDONESIA 08:04

Indosat revenue grows 13%, profit jumps nearly 50% in H1

Indonesian operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) posted revenue of IDR 30.7 trillion for the first half of 2026, which represents an increase of 13.1 percent year-on-year. EBITDA rose 14 percent to IDR 14.6 trillion, growing faster than revenue and maintaining a healthy EBITDA margin of 47.6 percent.

Zain KSA underlying net profit grows 8% in H1
SAUDI ARABIA 08:03

Zain KSA underlying net profit grows 8% in H1

Zain KSA reported revenues of SAR 5.3 billion and a net profit of SAR 402 million in the first six months of 2026, up significantly from SAR 220 million in H1 2025. Excluding non-recurring gains, Zain KSA achieved an 8 percent year-over-year increase in net profit, while EBITDA reached SAR 1.7 billion. Growth was driven by a more diversified revenue base, expanded digital services and enterprise solutions, heightened operating cost efficiencies, and improved overall revenue quality, the mobile operator said

Paratus Zambia manager promoted to group COO
AFRICA 08:01

Paratus Zambia manager promoted to group COO

African telecommunications group Paratus has appointed Marius van Vuuren to the role of Group chief operating officer. This follows over ten years leading Paratus in Zambia. Neill Nortje was named the new country manager of Paratus Zambia.

Inwit Q2 revenues down 0.8% to EUR 267 mln, confirms medium-term outlook
ITALY 08:00

Inwit Q2 revenues down 0.8% to EUR 267 mln, confirms medium-term outlook

Italian mobile towers group Inwit reported consolidated revenues of EUR 267.0 million in the second quarter of 2026, down 0.8 percent year for the second straight quarter. Inwit's earnings before interest, taxes, 39 percent year on year to EUR 240.7 million, with net profit declining 15.2 percent to EUR 79.3 million and net debt coming in at EUR 5.45 billion, up 10.4 percent on higher remuneration to shareholders and investments.

Telefonica Deutschland reports lower Q2 revenue and EBITDA amid weaker mobile turnover and handset sales
GERMANY 07:57

Telefonica Deutschland reports lower Q2 revenue and EBITDA amid weaker mobile turnover and handset sales

Telefonica Deutschland has reported a fall in revenue and EBITDA in the second quarter amid weak handset sales and temporary mobile service revenue headwinds from its partner business, adding that the headwinds will phase out in the second half of this year. The company has announced a reorganisation to address changing market conditions and internal complexity by simplifying the operating model and achieving a leaner operation. It expects to cut up to around 1,100 FTEs in 2026 and shut about 60 of its own

Simyo Spain debuts Android TV-based 4K decoder
SPAIN 07:50

Simyo Spain debuts Android TV-based 4K decoder

Simyo Spain (MasOrange) has enhanced its pay-TV service with the launch of a 4K version with a dedicated set-top box. The new offer, dubbed SimyoTV 4K, comes with over 90 premium and DTT channels at up to UHD quality covering genres such as entertainment, movies, series, documentaries, sports and children's content as well as SkyShowtime with ads.

HBO Max introduces Shorts feed on mobile app
UNITED STATES 07:42

HBO Max introduces Shorts feed on mobile app

HBO Max is the latest video app to launch a vertical 'shorts' feed. Available first to subscribers in the US, the new feed on the mobile app provides a way to scroll through short video clips from its programmes, helping viewers find new things to watch or catch up on highlights.

Telefonica Spain Q2 revenues up nearly 3%, tops 16 mln postpay lines
SPAIN 07:37

Telefonica Spain Q2 revenues up nearly 3%, tops 16 mln postpay lines

Telefonica's domestic unit (Telefonica Espana) reported revenues up 2.9 percent year on year to EUR 3.28 billion, its best performance in almost three years, driven by a larger customer base, price hikes, handset sales and B2B digital services, offsetting lower wholesale revenues. The company also attributes the improvement to its revamped Movistar Plus TV offer, the impact of the FIFA World Cup and digital ecosystem sales. Adjusted EBITDAaL was up 2.7 percent year on year, with EBITDA growing 2.3 percent a

Cisco appoints Eldeeb as managing director for Africa
AFRICA 07:31

Cisco appoints Eldeeb as managing director for Africa

Cisco has appointed Ossama Eldeeb as managing director for Africa, effective immediately, to lead the company's commercial strategy and investment initiatives across the continent. In his new role, Eldeeb will collaborate with local partner ecosystems to expand Cisco's operational footprint and drive inclusive digital growth, the company said. 

GLOBAL 07:27

NXP Semiconductors tops Q2 outlook with revenues up 19%

NXP Semiconductors reported results for the second quarter at the high end of its guidance, driven by demand from the automotive, physical AI and data centre segments. Revenue rose 19 percent year-on-year to USD 3.50 billion, its gross margin improved to 57.3 percent from 53.4 percent a year ago, and operating profit was up 56 percent to USD 1.07 billion. The net profit jumped 72 percent to USD 767 million.

AUSTRALIA 07:15

Australian ministers split over national AI data centre energy rules

Australian energy ministers have agreed to advance a national framework for regulating the energy use of large-scale AI data centres, despite opposition from Queensland and the Northern Territory over key elements of the proposed reforms. At a meeting of the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council, ministers agreed to progress measures designed to ensure the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure does not increase electricity costs for consumers or place additional pressure on the power grid.

ITALY 06:59

Kena launches summer 'unlimited' data promo for under EUR 7

Telecom Italia's low-cost brand Kena has launched a summer-themed promotion that allows existing customers to add its Kena Unlimited data option at a discounted price until September. Under the offer, customers receive 600GB a month of data for two months at a one-off price of EUR 6.99, down from EUR 9.99.

UNITED STATES 06:59

AT&T completes spectrum buy from Echostar for USD 23 billion

AT&T has completed the acquisition of spectrum rights from Echostar to help strengthen its 5G mobile network coverage. As announced in August last year, AT&T paid USD 23 billion for the 30 MHz of nationwide spectrum in the 3.45 GHz band and 20 MHz of nationwide 600 MHz spectrum.

JAPAN 06:42

Rakuten, HP launch hybrid AI desktop service on AI PCs in Japan

Rakuten Group and HP have launched a hybrid AI service for HP PCs in Japan that combines on-device and cloud-based AI, marking the first deployment of Rakuten's Japanese-language large language model (LLM) directly on commercial PCs. Rakuten AI for Desktop is being bundled with eligible HP AI PCs, initially for enterprise customers from 29 July, with consumer availability scheduled for October. The application allows users to switch between locally running AI and cloud-based services, enabling offline acces

EUROPE 06:33

Telefonica improves cash flow target after stronger growth in Spain, Brazil

Telefonica has increased its target for annual cash flow in 2026 after a small acceleration in its growth in the second quarter in Spain and Brazil. Quarterly revenues rose 3.0 percent year-on-year to EUR 8.265 billion, and adjusted EBITDA increased 6.4 percent to EUR 2.933 billion. On an organic basis excluding forex, revenues were flat, as 0.9 percent growth in services was offset by lower handset sales. Nevertheless, organic EBITDA growth improved to 2.7 percent from 1.8 percent in the first quarter, tha

MALAYSIA 05:46

AirTrunk secures USD 2.325 bln green financing for Malaysian data centre

Australian-based global data centre operator AirTrunk has secured USD 2.325 billion in green financing to support the development of its JHB2 hyperscale data centre campus in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, in what the company claims is the country's largest green project finance transaction for a single data centre and its largest single-asset financing to date. The financing, provided by a consortium of 30 local and international financial institutions, is structured under AirTrunk's Green Financing Framework and

GLOBAL 05:36

Nvidia and Broadcom ramp up CPO switch production - Trendforce

Nvidia and Broadcom have begun moving co-packaged optics (CPO) switches into volume production, with optical engine yields, silicon photonics capacity and advanced packaging emerging as potential constraints on market expansion, according to analysts TrendForce. Nvidia has started shipping its next-generation Spectrum-X CPO switch to selected partners, while Broadcom is continuing limited shipments of its 51.2T Bailly CPO switch. The developments mark the transition of CPO technology towards mass production

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:34

Korea completes first internationally accredited Wi-Fi HaLow certification

South Korea's Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) has completed the country's first internationally accredited certification testing for Wi-Fi HaLow, certifying a development board from South Korean semiconductor fabless company Neuratek. The NRC7394 EVB, developed by Neuratek, is the first product to complete the Wi-Fi Certified HaLow testing service provided by TTA under accreditation from the Wi-Fi Alliance. The board uses Neuratek's NRC7394 system-on-chip, which integrates the MAC/PHY modem,

JAPAN 05:33

NTT Docomo and Ubie launch digital obesity care project

NTT Docomo has partnered with digital health company Ubie to launch a project aimed at improving access to medical care for people with potential obesity-related disease in Japan. The Obesity Digital Care Model Demonstration Project will combine NTT Docomo's digital services with Ubie's AI-based healthcare platform to guide people from initial awareness of potential health issues through to appropriate medical consultation. NTT Docomo will use everyday digital touchpoints including its d Healthcare service

ASIA 05:31

KDDI affiliate expands enterprise software marketplace into SE Asia

KDDI affiliate Axlbit has begun expanding its enterprise marketplace Axlbox overseas, starting with Malaysia, as it seeks to help Japanese software vendors enter Southeast Asian markets. Axlbit began recruiting Japanese software vendors for the initiative on 28 July. The company plans to use its Malaysian operation, Axlbit Asia, as a base for expansion into the wider ASEAN region.

NEW ZEALAND 05:29

2degrees becomes New Zealand Rugby's official telecom partner

New Zealand operator 2degrees has signed a three-year partnership with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) to become the organisation's Official Telecommunications Partner, while also supporting women's rugby programmes from development level through to the Black Ferns. The partnership covers the Black Ferns, Black Ferns XV, Black Ferns Sevens and New Zealand Under 18 Girls programmes. It also extends 2degrees' existing sponsorship of the four Sky Super Rugby Aupiki clubs.

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