T-Mobile Poland reaches 12,826 base stations in operation
POLAND 12:07

T-Mobile Poland reaches 12,826 base stations in operation

T-Mobile Poland said it is now running 12,826 base stations across the country after deploying seven new ones this week. The operator has also activated 5G services on the C band (3,600 MHz) on four more base stations, making these services available from 5,144 base stations altogether. Its 5G services on the 700 MHz band have become available from 33 more base stations, extending their number to 931.

Netia wins contract to provide telecom services to Gdansk city council
POLAND 12:05

Netia wins contract to provide telecom services to Gdansk city council

Polish operator Netia has been awarded a contract to provide telecoms services to Gdansk municipal council after tendering the only bid. The operator will also provide the city council with telecom system lease services. The value of the four-year deal is PLN 2.84 million.

VodafoneZiggo returns to growth on broadband market in Q2 after hollandsnieuwe launch
NETHERLANDS 12:00

VodafoneZiggo returns to growth on broadband market in Q2 after hollandsnieuwe launch

Dutch operator VodafoneZiggo reported a return to subscriber growth in the broadband market in the second quarter. The operator added a net 7,200 internet customers, its best result since early 2020. Revenues still fell 1.5 percent to EUR 975 million in Q2 on a lower fixed subscriber base year-on-year, and EBITDA dropped 7.6 percent to EUR 405 million. 

Poland to use 470-694 MHz band for terrestrial TV until 2033
POLAND 11:52

Poland to use 470-694 MHz band for terrestrial TV until 2033

Polish national telecommunications regulator UKE has informed that the country does not plan to stop using the 470-694 MHz band for terrestrial TV services until the end of 2033. Six terrestrial TV multiplexes currently work on this band, using the DVB-T2/HEVC standard. The multiplex MUX8 works on the 174-230 MHz band.

Zain partners with Kuwait University 'Capstone' innovation programme
KUWAIT 11:41

Zain partners with Kuwait University 'Capstone' innovation programme

Zain Kuwait is supporting Kuwait University's Capstone Programme, under which the college of science's department of computer science bridges the gap between academic theory and the real-world market. Through the initiative, Zain presented students with actual operational challenges in various domains, including artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), digital security, business continuity, accessibility and corporate compliance. Participating students analysed these briefs to build functional

Dolphin Telecoms launches cross-border MVNO for African expats in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA 11:31

Dolphin Telecoms launches cross-border MVNO for African expats in South Africa

Dolphin Telecoms South Africa has launched an MVNO to offer affordable connectivity to people living, working, studying or traveling in South Africa while maintaining ties with their home countries. Following a successful soft launch, full commercial operations will start on 05 August on the Cell C network. Dolphin Telecoms launch packages include 10 GB of data for ZAR 99, 20 GB for ZAR 189, unlimited voice calls for ZAR 299, and a 90-day unlimited WhatsApp plan.

Pena Alonso named Indra Mexico country manager
MEXICO 11:31

Pena Alonso named Indra Mexico country manager

Spain's state-backed ICT and defence group Indra has appointed Jose Ramon Pena Alonso as country manager for Mexico, tasking him with leading a new phase of growth and consolidation in the market. Peña Alonso will focus on generating value for clients, expanding business opportunities and strengthening the group's technological capabilities, said the company.

Camtel offers 115 youth internships
CAMEROON 11:22

Camtel offers 115 youth internships

Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) has accepted an initial cohort of 115 academic and professional internships in partnership with the ministry of higher education. It aims to bolster youth employability and foster digital skills. This follows an agreement signed by Camtel and the ministry on 03 June. Recruitment and implementation are coordinated by the National Observatory of Professions for Higher Education Graduates.

MTN Ghana commissions ICT and robotics centre for new Asafo asic School
GHANA 11:16

MTN Ghana commissions ICT and robotics centre for new Asafo asic School

The MTN Ghana Foundation has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art GHS 946,189.71 ICT and robotics centre at the New Asafo M/A Basic School in the Asokwa Municipality of Kumasi. The facility aims to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and expand digital learning opportunities for young pupils in the region. The hub will serve around 270 pupils at New Asafo M/A Basic, while also offering access to pupils from surrounding basic schools in the Kumasi Metropolis.

Latest two Galileo satellites enter service
EUROPE 11:15

Latest two Galileo satellites enter service

The European Space Agency (ESA) said two new satellites have officially joined Europe's Galileo satellite navigation constellation, boosting system resilience and data continuity for billions of users worldwide. The satellites, dubbed SAT 33 and SAT 34, were launched on 17 December from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana and have since undergone months of in-orbit testing and validation.

ZainTech offers Cohesity's Aspire managed services
MIDDLE EAST 11:08

ZainTech offers Cohesity's Aspire managed services

Zain Group digital products arm ZainTech is to offer Cohesity's Aspire Managed Service Provider (MSP) products to enterprise clients in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Under the Cohesity Aspire Partner Programme, ZainTech will provide a fully managed Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) powered by the Cohesity Data Cloud for sovereign-ready, always-on enterprise environments.

MTN sponsors migration seminar
AFRICA 11:00

MTN sponsors migration seminar

MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita has told the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation winter seminar that long-term prosperity will depend less on how Africa manages migration, and more on its ability to expand economic opportunity, strengthen regional integration and enable broader participation across societies. MTN is a sponsor of the seminar, which brought together leaders from government, business, the diplomatic corps, academia and civil society to discuss the relationship between migration and regional

UNITED KINGDOM 10:40

Samsung promotes foldables with immersive London pub experience

Samsung has opened an immersive London pub experience inspired by the recent launch of its Galaxy Z foldable devices. The pub features a folded bar, and serves a bespoke drinks menu inspired by the new foldable devices - The Soho Sipper inspired by the Galaxy Z Fold8; The City Pour inspired by the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra; and The Shoreditch Pint inspired by the Galaxy Z Flip8.

FRANCE 10:37

Orange France hails quality recognition from QoS report on FTTH networks

French operator Orange has highlighted its leading performance in the eighth edition of the QoS (Quality of Service) report on FTTH networks published by telecom authority Arcep, covering the six months to March. The study's indicators are based on data collected from infrastructure operators and ISPs active on their networks. At infrastructure level, the report identifies the worst-performing FTTH networks in France based on failure rates. It also assesses ISPs' compliance with industry practices when inst

GLOBAL 10:24

Amazon adds Luna to Prime Video on Fire TVs; plans AI overhaul of video service

Amazon has announced the launch of the Luna cloud gaming on Prime Video on Fire TVs in the US and UK from 23 July. Prime Video subscribers can access Luna through a new 'Games' tab and start playing on their TV using a controller or phone. Luna is included at no additional cost for Prime members. Users get access to an extensive library including games such as EA Sports FC and Hogwarts Legacy. 

GLOBAL 10:23

CableLabs promotes CTO to CEO in 2027

CableLabs said president and CEO Phil MKinney will retire on 01 January 2027, to be replaced by Mark Bridges, currently executive vice president and chief technology officer. Bridges takes up the position of president on 01 August 2026 and assumes the CEO role at the start of next year. McKinney has led CableLabs since 2012 and will continue to advise its board of directors and his successor throughout 2027.

ITALY 10:08

PosteMobile adds 298K subs in year to date

The state-backed Poste Italiane group, which is aiming to take over Telecom Italia (TIM), reported revenues of EUR 84 million at its PosteMobile MVNO in the second quarter of 2026, up 1.3 percent year on year. Total mobile and landline customers came to 5.03 million on 30 June, up 2.4 percent year on year, including 298,000 new activations in the first six months of 2026.

GERMANY 10:06

Deutsche Telekom offers iPhone 17 with unlimited 5G data

Deutsche Telekom is offering the iPhone 17 with unlimited data on the 5G network in Germany for 24 months. The offer is available to new and existing customers on the MagentaMobil M plan starting from EUR 49.99 per month; and for customers aged under 28 years on the MagentaMobil Young L plan for EUR 29.95 per month. Telekom customers can also get the iPhone 17 Pro with these plans for the discounted price of EUR 999. The offers are available until 31 August.

GLOBAL 09:58

Adtran agrees senior secured credit facility of up to USD 350 mln for general purposes

Networking and communication products provider Adtran Holdings said it has agreed a senior secured credit facility led by JPMorgan Chase Bank to strengthen its capital structure, enhance liquidity, lower borrowing costs and increase financial flexibility to support its long-term strategic objectives. An SEC filing says the agreement allows borrowings of up to USD 350 million in aggregate principal amount and replaces a deal with Wells Fargo Bank from July 2022. The proceeds of any loans would be used for ge

GERMANY 09:57

Fritz! launches new subscription product support packages

Fritz! has announced an expanded offering and new paid support options for products. The new 'Service Plus' subscription packages are targeted at self-employed people, freelancers, and users with high network demands. Standard support for Fritz! products remains free of charge. 

IRELAND 09:50

RTE registers 23.4 mln World Cup steams; wins rights for 2030 tournament

Irish state broadcaster RTE registered 21.3 million million streams on RTE Player during the 2026 FIFA World Cup (excluding the Final) - compared to 8.5 million streams across the whole of the 2022 tournament. The two semi-finals from 2026 reached a combined 1.98 million unique viewers - with an average of 873,000 viewers watching RTE2's coverage of Spain vs France, for an 61 percent of the available audience; with an extra 1.03 million streams on RTE Player. RTE's coverage of the England/Argentina semi-fin

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:36

Mobile data traffic falls in Russia after internet restrictions - report

Russian mobile operators are seeing a fall in data traffic, reports Vedomosti. By the end of the year, traffic could decline by 5 to 10 percent, they expect. The decline is thought to result from state restrictions on accessing certain sites and apps. 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 09:31

E& UAE achieves 4.58 Gbps on 5.5G network with 1024QAM modulation

E& UAE has activated ultra-high 1024QAM modulation on its live commercial 5.5G network, delivering speeds of 4.58 Gbps. The demonstration used the newly launched Huawei Pura 90s smartphone. Tamer Eltoni, senior VP for devices & future growth ventures at E& UAE, said that a network is only as powerful as the devices connected to it. The leap in bandwidth releases the full potential of everyday AI, immersive technologies and next-generation digital services on everyday consumer devices.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:28

Virgin Media O2 loses 29,200 consumer fixed-line customers in Q2

Virgin Media O2 saw its total consumer fixed-line customer base fall by 29,900 in Q2 2026 to reach 5.5 million, compared to net additions of 23,000 in the year-earlier quarter. Consumer fixed ARPU was down 4.6 percent to GBP 46.56, reflecting intense competition in the UK broadband market. Consumer broadband net losses were 28,200 in Q2, compared to losses of 53,500 in Q2 2025, to reach 5.41 million consumer broadband connections. 

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