Russia begins mass production of Starlink jammers - report
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11:10

Russia begins mass production of Starlink jammers - report

Russia has begun mass production of electronic countermeasures to disrupt the operation of satellites in Elon Musk's Starlink global communications system, which he provides to guide Ukrainian military forces, reports Russian news agency Tass. The 'Volna Dome Garant' system is capable of jamming signals from the Starlink satellite network, Tass reports, citing a source in the military-industrial complex.

Lifecell disconnects 3G in several sites to transfer frequencies to 4G
UKRAINE 10:59

Lifecell disconnects 3G in several sites to transfer frequencies to 4G

Ukrainian operator Lifecell said that it will terminate the operation of the 3G network in a number of settlements in seventeen regions of Ukraine from 03 September and completely transfer the 2,100 MHz frequencies for 4G use instead. This will allow greater network bandwidth and faster mobile internet, ensuring a more stable connection during peak loads.

Beeline Russia acts as infrastructure partner for Yandex SIM MVNO
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:50

Beeline Russia acts as infrastructure partner for Yandex SIM MVNO

Russian operator Beeline said it is providing the network infrastructure for Yandex SIM, the next-generation MVNO  integrating artificial intelligence capabilities into its service. According to a ComNews Research study on the Russian MVNO market in 2025, Beeline leads the field by the number of MVNOs hosted on its network, including the Smart MVNO model. It is the preferred host operator in Russia, with at least 40 MVNOs currently operating on its infrastructure. ComNews Research analysts say the Russian M

Swedish academic start-up Solinide Photonics introduces turnkey comb generator tailored to silicon photonics research
SWEDEN 10:43

Swedish academic start-up Solinide Photonics introduces turnkey comb generator tailored to silicon photonics research

Solinide Photonics, a Swedish academic spin-out specialising in silicon nitride-based photonic integrated circuits (PICs), has released its first commercial product backed by a EUR 4 million seed funding round that was signed off a couple of weeks ago. The Chalmers University of Technology spin-out is launching a turnkey optical frequency comb generator tailored to photonics and systems R&D teams, including RF labs. The Solinide LumiComb is now available for order. It comes in a 2RU (rack unit) form factor

F-Secure overhauls loan portfolio via EUR 147 million refinancing agreement
GLOBAL 10:22

F-Secure overhauls loan portfolio via EUR 147 million refinancing agreement

F-Secure said it has signed a EUR 137 million term loan facility and a EUR 10 million revolving credit facility with Danske Bank and OP Corporate Bank. They replace a EUR 102 million existing term loan, a EUR 35 million bilateral loan with Nordic Investment Bank and EUR 20 million revolving credit facility, consolidating three separate facilities into a single arrangement. The term loan will be drawn in two instalments.

Syn discontinues TV news as audience habits change
ICELAND 10:11

Syn discontinues TV news as audience habits change

Icelandic operator Syn said it is discontinuing television news production and broadcasting on 01 September, with the last TV bulletin airing on 31 August. The public increasingly uses digital media to find out news and current affairs so Syn wil now concentrate its news coverage efforts on the Visir online portal and Bylgjan audio broadcasting channels. It says Visir is one of the most popular domestic online media, and around 170,000 people aged 12 to 80 years old listen to Bylgjan radio stations every we

Vodafone Spain offers a month's free access to new crime channel
SPAIN 10:11

Vodafone Spain offers a month's free access to new crime channel

Vodafone Spain said it has partnered with AMC Global Media to launch a new temporary channel dubbed 'Crimes in Spain by AMC Crime'. The channel offers a more detailed look at some of the most well-known criminal cases in recent Spanish history.

BBC appoints new Director of Comedy
UNITED KINGDOM 09:56

BBC appoints new Director of Comedy

The BBC has announced the appointment of Chris Sussman as Director of Comedy. He was previously Director of Scripted Series at Netflix UK, and Head of Comedy at BBC Studios. He will report directly to Kate Phillips, BBC Chief Content Officer, and lead the BBC comedy commissioning team. He will take up his new role in September, taking over from Acting Director Emma Lawson. 

AT&T offers free Turbo Live tests; launches new Turbo Live season pass
UNITED STATES 09:48

AT&T offers free Turbo Live tests; launches new Turbo Live season pass

AT&T has announced new offers to mark the start of the new football season, allowing fans to experience Turbo Live for free at select professional and college games. Football fans, even non-AT&T customers, can reserve their complimentary Turbo Live VIP connection sport while availability lasts. 

Wildanet reports revenue of GBP 2.51 million for 2025
UNITED KINGDOM 09:36

Wildanet reports revenue of GBP 2.51 million for 2025

UK fibre altnet Wildanet has reported revenue of GBP 2.51 million for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, up from GBP 1.76 million in 2024; with an adjusted EBITDA profit of GBP 4.28 million, compared to a year-earlier loss of GBP 4.31 million. Accounts filed with Companies House show an after-tax loss for the year of GBP 30.20 million, compared to a loss of GBP 74.28 million in 2024. 

DGO adds TyC Sports Fan to LatAm sports offering
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 09:36

DGO adds TyC Sports Fan to LatAm sports offering

DirecTV Latin America, owned by Argentina's Grupo Werthein, has expanded the sports lineup on its DGO streaming platform with the free addition of the TyC Sports Fan channel across Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. The move expands access to Argentine sports content for DGO subscribers in the covered markets at no extra cost, with both live and on-demand programming now available on the service.

Dazn expands sub-Saharan Africa footprint with exclusive La Liga EA Sports deal until 2029
AFRICA 09:30

Dazn expands sub-Saharan Africa footprint with exclusive La Liga EA Sports deal until 2029

Dazn, the global sports entertainment platform, has announced exclusive broadcast rights for La Liga EA Sports across sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons from 2026/27 until 2028/29 inclusive. Subscribers in 48 markets will have live and on-demand access to all 380 La Liga EA Sports matches per season. The agreement marks Dazn's official expansion into Africa, starting at the weekend of 29-30 August 2026.Subscribers will be able to watch games played by renowned clubs such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Atle

UNITED STATES 09:28

Optimum completes USD 6 mln network upgrade in Lubbock, Texas

US operator Optimum has completed a USD 6 million network upgrade in Lubbock, Texas, to provide customers with faster, more reliable connectivity. The upgrade involved building an around 100-mile fibre ring to power the backbone of the local network. Optimum is also supporting local community groups, including providing the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lubbock with a USD 5,000 technology grant to upgrade its computer lab; and Bayless Elementary school with a USD 10,000 grant to support STEM learning.

BAHRAIN 09:23

LuLu Exchange adopts revamped eKey 2.0 in partnership with Beyon Connect

Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon Group, said it has integrated LuLu Exchange Bahrain into the revamped eKey 2.0 ecosystem. Developed in partnership with Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), the platform enables LuLu Exchange to launch its digital Know Your Customer (eKYC) service through the country's Digital Authentication of National Identity platform. This lets customers complete identity verification rapidly and securely in a few simple steps.

IRELAND 09:21

NBI fibre network available to over 76,000 County Cork premises

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) said that its high-speed fibre broadband network is now available to more than 76,000 homes, businesses and farms across County Cork, with 23,000 connections made to date. The NBI network is available to a total of 76,817 Cork premises, with build works completed in most rural areas of the county. 

ETHIOPIA 09:20

Safaricom Ethiopia opens new retail shop in Gondar city

Safaricom Ethiopia has opened its tenth retail branch in Gondar city and is marking the opening with a 30 percent airtime top-up bonus for local customers valid over the next three months. Company executives also conducted market visits across the city to meet with distributors, merchants and sales personnel to assess operational progress and strengthen regional partnerships.

FRANCE 09:18

Netalis counts Iliad's founder among new investors after insolvency proceedings

French B2B operator Netalis has recently changed hands following insolvency proceedings filed by its main shareholder Nasca group, reports Alloforfait citing a statement from the group's president, Nicolas Guillaume. The new owner, a company named NetR, has been created to acquire the operator's assets and brand, with a commitment to preserve employment at Netalis while avoiding disruption for the client base. The four backers of NetR include Iliad's founder Xavier Niel, via his holding NJJ Capital, and Fre

BELGIUM 09:18

Belgian Total Communications market 2026-Q2

Telecompaper's latest report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Belgian telecom market for Q2 2026. It offers valuable insights into subscriber numbers, market revenues, and key trends across fixed and mobile services. The report examines the performance of major players like Proximus, Telenet, and Orange, as well as the impact of new entrants like Digi and MVNOs.

EUROPE 09:15

Ethio Telecom awards BYD electric vehicles as prizes to TelePlay promotion winners

Ethio Telecom has awarded three BYD electric vehicles to winners of its TelePlay gaming campaign during a public lottery draw at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa. Overseen by representatives from the Ethiopian Lottery Service, company executives and media partners, the draw marked the culmination of the year-long promotion.

NEW ZEALAND 09:11

Nick Judd takes over as One New Zealand CEO

One New Zealand has announced that Nick Judd has officially taken up the role of company CEO. Judd succeeds Jason Paris, who steps down after almost eight years leading the business. Judd joined One New Zealand as CFO in early 2024. Before joining the company, he was CFO at Tourism Holdings and spent more than 15 years at Air New Zealand in senior roles spanning strategy, sales and growth, both in New Zealand and internationally.

COSTA RICA 09:04

Liberty, Starlink activate Costa Rica D2D service

Liberty Costa Rica has officially launched a direct-to-device (D2D) mobile satellite connectivity service in partnership with Starlink, following an agreement reached earlier this year, converting Costa Rica into the first country in Central America to offer the technology. The service extends mobile communications to remote areas without terrestrial coverage and supports connectivity in emergency situations where ground-based networks are unavailable.

UGANDA 09:03

MTN Uganda supports cashless fare payments on buses in Kira

MTN Uganda has partnered with EBus Xpress Kiira to launch a cashless electric bus route in Kira Municipality. Passengers can pay their bus fares digitally via mobile financial services, eliminating the need for cash. MTN Uganda enterprise business unit general manager Ibrahim Senyonga said that digital payments streamline commuting by providing faster, more convenient daily transit.

GLOBAL 08:59

Elisa Industriq tweaks brand name for silicon fault detection platform

Elisa Industriq's silicon manufacturing visibility suite, LineWorks, is getting a minor brand refresh in one of its component modules to better emphasise its capabilities in semiconductor production. The former LineWorks SEC module will now be known as LineWorks FDC, short for Fault Detection and Classification (FDC). Elisa said the rebranding reflects its product's ability to meet FDC workloads in the semiconductor sector, with additional silicon bookings anticipated in the future.

SRI LANKA 08:57

Dialog Axiata launches LankaQR payments at ODEL stores

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata has partnered with ODEL to enable customers to make LankaQR payments through Dialog Pay at more than 10 ODEL stores. Under the terms of the deal, customers can use Dialog Pay to purchase fashion, footwear, accessories, beauty products, home decor, gifts and other lifestyle products available at ODEL stores.

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