Tajikistan ICT services market grows 25% in H1
TAJIKISTAN 13:50

Tajikistan ICT services market grows 25% in H1

Tajikistan's ICT services market achieved revenues of TJS 3.07 billion (USD 333.2 million) in the period January through June this year, compared with TJS 2.47 billion during the same period in 2025, representing an increase of approximately 24.6 percent, reports Trend. In the same period, transport, storage, information and communications accounted for TJS 7.28 billion, or 8.9 percent, of the total volume of goods and services produced across the main sectors of the country's economy.

Team Telecom Armenia appoints new CEO
ARMENIA 13:21

Team Telecom Armenia appoints new CEO

The management board of Team Telecom Armenia has appointed Aram Barseghyan as the company's CEO. Hayk Yesayan will continue his work as head of Team Group, focusing on the group's strategic development and expansion, as well as its long-term growth priorities. Aram Barseghyan has served as a deputy CEO of Team Telecom Armenia since the company's founding and is a member of its management board of directors. He has more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry.

Cosmote TV adds LaLiga to sports offering
GREECE 13:18

Cosmote TV adds LaLiga to sports offering

Greek operator Cosmote Telekom has added coverage of Spain's LaLiga football to its sports packages. The LaLiga EA Sports league is available from this season on Cosmote TV and will be show for two more years after that. Cosmote also confirmed a new agreement with Novaports to share coverage of the Stoiximan Super League this season.

MTN Group launches ZAR 6 bln share repurchase programme
AFRICA 13:09

MTN Group launches ZAR 6 bln share repurchase programme

MTN Group has announced the launch of a share buyback programme worth up to ZAR 6 billion (EUR 321 million) under the general share repurchase authority granted by shareholders at its 29 May annual general meeting. It commences on 24 August following the end of the group's closed financial reporting period and MTN plans to acquire approximately 31 million ordinary shares based on its 21 August closing price.

Cosmote, Germanos start refurbished smartphone sales
GREECE 13:08

Cosmote, Germanos start refurbished smartphone sales

Greek operator Cosmote Telekom has started selling refurbished smartphones at its retail chain Germanos. The sales are also available on the Cosmote and Germanos websites, with discounts for Cosmote customers who also take or renew a two-year subscription to one of its Gigamax plans. Additional discounts are provided for the trade-in of an eligible used phone at Germanos shops.

Open Fiber nears completion of digital divide plan
ITALY 13:07

Open Fiber nears completion of digital divide plan

Italian wholesale operator Open Fiber has virtually completed the project to bring FTTH to thousands of digital divide homes throughout the country under the government-backed Ultra Broadband Plan (BUL), announced Director of External Relations Fabrizio Dell'Orefice at the Rimini Meeting event in Emila Romagna. The company has now finalised 99.4 percent of the infrastructure build, said the executive in comments cited by Corriere delle Comunicazioni, describing the rollout as one of the most important terri

Global satellite IoT connections will approach 198 million in 2035 - Omdia
GLOBAL 13:05

Global satellite IoT connections will approach 198 million in 2035 - Omdia

The satellite IoT segment is set for a major expansion phase in the next decade, with Omdia's latest forecast showing total connections could reach 197.7 million by 2035. This would be roughly 26 times greater than the 7.7 million connections recorded in 2023, which implies a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 31 percent. The trajectory reflects strong enterprise appetite for more ubiquitous and resilient IoT coverage, as well as increased adoption of data-intensive use cases in key verticals, ran

Qatar ranks among top global leaders in ITU 2026 ICT Index
QATAR 13:01

Qatar ranks among top global leaders in ITU 2026 ICT Index

Qatar has secured one of the top scores in the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) ICT Development Index 2026, the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced. Qatar scored 98.4 out of 100 points, ranking sixth among 159 evaluated economies. This advancements in digital infrastructure, nationwide connectivity, telecoms affordability and internet adoption.

Netflix UK streaming revenues reach almost GBP 2 billion in 2025
UNITED KINGDOM 12:56

Netflix UK streaming revenues reach almost GBP 2 billion in 2025

Netflix Services UK generated revenue of GBP 2.05 billion in the 12 months to 31 December 2025, up from GBP 1.85 billion in 2024; with operating profit up to GBP 44.90 million, from GBP 43.23 million. Accounts filed with Companies House show profit before income tax of GBP 72.6 million for the year, up from GBP 63.09 million in 2034; with an after tax profit for the year of GBP 53.33 million, up from GBP 47.80 million a year earlier.

Grameenphone leads gains on Bangladesh mobile market in June
BANGLADESH 12:53

Grameenphone leads gains on Bangladesh mobile market in June

Grameenphone added the most new lines on the Bangladesh mobile market in June, extending its lead to 86.59 million customers compared to 85.90 million in May. The total market added 1.23 million new mobile lines on a monthly basis to reach 189.83 million in June. The change on an annual basis was similar, at 1.38 million new Sims counted over the 12 months by the Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission. 

Huawei, China Unicom deploy uplink optimisation and 5G-A for Beijing robotics contest
CHINA 12:53

Huawei, China Unicom deploy uplink optimisation and 5G-A for Beijing robotics contest

Huawei is playing a key role in connecting a global robotics competition hosted in Beijing, delivering a 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network powered by its GigaUplink enhancement, which is designed to achieve 1 Gbps peak speeds. The deployment, delivered in partnership with China Unicom's Beijing division, is expected to enable millisecond-level response and a bigger uplink pipe for robots competing in the World Humanoid Robot Games, which takes place in the capital's National Speed Skating Oval.

A1 brings in A1 Select with pick-and-mix digital subscriptions
AUSTRIA 12:50

A1 brings in A1 Select with pick-and-mix digital subscriptions

Austrian operator A1 has started to offer A1 Select, allowing mobile and broadband customers to choose different online subscription services on a monthly basis. Customers purchase what A1 calls a "slot", using the English word, at EUR 6.90 each per month, via the Mein A1 app. The range of options includes streaming video, educational and children's services. Up to fifteen slots are available per customer.

IRELAND 12:49

Hiya launches Branded Calling in Ireland with Vodafone

Hiya, global provider of AI-enabled voice protection and identity technology, has rolled out Hiya Connect to eligible Vodafone customers in Ireland. The launch of Branded Calling in Ireland expands the global partnership between Hiya and Vodafone Group. Using Vodafone's Branded Calling platform, approved businesses can display their name when calling an eligible Vodafone customer. 

GLOBAL 12:42

Dazn secures global rights for inaugural CSL season

Dazn has signed an international media rights agreement with the College Swimming League (CSL) for the league's inaugural season. The agreement sees Dazn become the exclusive free-to-view home of CSL competitions in all markets outside he US - including all six regular season matches, the CSL Wild Card and Championship. The CSL involves 12 NCAA programme competing over a six-match regular season in a four-team match format. The races will be available to stream for free in over 200 markets worldwide. 

IRELAND 12:37

NBI connects over 2,500 County Carlow premises to fibre broadband

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) confirmed that more than 2,500 homes, farms and businesses are now connected to the NBI network across County Carlow. The network is available to 7,650 premises across the county, with 2,509 connections made to date. It has completed build works in most rural areas of Carlow, including near Tullow. The National Broadband Plan (NBP) Intervention Area covers a total of 8,000 Carlow premises.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:31

E& offers Business Pro AI plans with free Microsoft Copilot bundle

E& UAE has launched its new Business Pro AI plans, combining high-speed business fibre connectivity with Microsoft Copilot. The unified subscription integrates advanced digital productivity tools and enterprise-grade AI capabilities to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) accelerate digital transformation without managing different vendors. Business Pro AI eliminates the need for separate software licenses or multiple suppliers, delivering secure connectivity, productivity software, and AI assista

TURKEY 12:27

Vodafone Turkey sponsors European volleyball championship

Vodafone is the Technology Sponsor of the 2026 CEV Trendyol Women's European Volleyball Championship taking place in part in Turkey until 06 September. The operator said it's using its 5G network to provide fans with information on serve speed, spike speed and height, challenges and statistics, along with on-court and social media games to win prizes like jerseys, data bundles and tournament tickers and a light show on the court which can be controlled in part by fan phones in the audience. The stats also w

IRAQ 12:26

Iraqi court halts regulatory sanctions against Korek Telecom

A Baghdad court issued an injunction on 23 August temporarily suspending regulatory measures against Korek Telecom, the operator told Rudaw. This pauses an ongoing dispute with the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) that threatened to freeze its operations and seize its assets. Jadir Abdulwahab, head of the CMC's media department, said it had been informed of the decision but that the commission has not officially received the order. 

UNITED KINGDOM 12:23

FluidOne appoints Managing Director of CSA Cyber division

UK-based FluidOne Group, provider of secure connected cloud solutions, has appointed Charly Davis as Managing Director of CSA Cyber to strengthen its security-first strategy. She has over 20 years of cyber security leadership experience, holding senior roles at global companies such as Schneider Electric, Siemens and NCC Group. 

JORDAN 12:21

Zain Jordan introduces iris recognition for SIM card registration

Zain Jordan and global biometric company IrisGuard has launched EyeKYC, making Zain the first telecom operator worldwide to use iris recognition for customer identity verification. Customers verify their identity by scanning their iris on an approved biometric device. The scanned iris is matched against official identity records from the ministry of digital economy via IrisGuard's EyeCloud platform. Upon successful verification, the customer's existing records are retrieved automatically to complete activat

ITALY 12:16

Antonelli and Del Piero star in new Sky Italia ad

Sky Italia announced the launch of a new ad campaign featuring the current leader of the Formula 1 World Championship, Kimi Antonelli, as well as footballer Alessandro Del Piero. The Bologna-born driver, still only 19, has won six Grands Prix this season.

GLOBAL 12:16

Wedotv expands worldwide distribution on Vidaa smart TV platform

​Streaming channel operator Wedotv has announced the renewal and expansion of a worldwide distribution agreement with V, which operates the Vidaa smart TV platform. The extended agreement adds carriage in South Africa and the MENA region. The partnership originally launched in 2023, distributing 7 premium wedotv thematic channels in 12 markets. 

QATAR 12:16

Qatar Airways reaches 150 Starlink-connected aircraft after linking Boeing 787-9

Qatar Airways has become the first airline globally to operate Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 aircraft, completing the installation across its Boeing 787-8 sub-fleet in just seven months. This brings the carrier's total number of Starlink-connected widebody aircraft to 150, keeping it on track to equip its full Boeing 787 fleet by the end of 2026. The deployment builds on the airline's rapid retrofits of its Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft.

NETHERLANDS 12:08

Freedom Internet still working on new MD appointment

Freedom Internet said it has a potential new managing director, following the departure of Randal Peelen in July. While the company is not yet ready to make a public announcement, it issued a statement following questions from customers and certificate holders in the company. In the mean time two of its supervisory board members are handling management of the company, and the supervisory board is suspended temporarily. 

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