T-Mobile Czechia revenues up 4% in H1
CZECH REPUBLIC 13:01

T-Mobile Czechia revenues up 4% in H1

T-Mobile Czech Republic reported revenues of CZK 16.122 billion in the first half of this year, up by 3.6 percent year-on-year. EBITDA (AL) grew by 9.3 percent to CK 7.483 billion. The operator's subscriber base increased by 0.7 percent to 6.621 million, including 4.166 million postpaid subscribers and 809,000 M2M connections. The prepaid base dropped by 3.4 percent. Data traffic increased by 23.5 percent from a year ago, and the operator covered 99.22 percent of the population with 5G network as of the end

Tanzanian minister praises Yas for supporting digital transformation
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 13:00

Tanzanian minister praises Yas for supporting digital transformation

Tanzanian minister of state for labour, employment and industrial relations Deus Sangu visited the Yas pavilion at the Lindi Region Nane Nane exhibition, the Daily News reported. Sangu praised the operator, highlighting that stronger private-sector investment in connectivity and digital finance is key to modernising agriculture and broadening economic opportunities. George Msofe, Yas trade marketing manager for the Coast South Zone, said the operator will keep collaborating with government authorities to ex

Poda offers mobile data add-on promo for summer
CZECH REPUBLIC 13:00

Poda offers mobile data add-on promo for summer

Czech operator Poda introduced a seasonal promotion of add-on mobile data packages. Up to 10 GB bundles are available for a promotional price of CZK 25 in August to September. The size of the bundle depends on the size of the customer's current package. Customers connected to a 4 GB bundle are able to get an additional 4 GB package. For tariffs containing 4 to 10 GB, 6 GB extra is offered for the same price. Customers connected to tariffs from 10 GB are able to buy an additional 10 GB bundle. The bonus pack

Skylink drops two TV channels
SLOVAKIA 12:58

Skylink drops two TV channels

Slovak pay-TV operator Skylink stopped carrying the TV channel English Club from 04 August. The operator did not give a reason for the decision. From 25 August, the music channel Mezzo won't be available for subscribers of the satellite TV service from Skylink. Nevertheless, the channel will remain in the lineup of the online TV service Skylink Live TV.

O2 Czechia, Cetin provide 5G forest link for World Orienteering Cup
CZECH REPUBLIC 12:55

O2 Czechia, Cetin provide 5G forest link for World Orienteering Cup

O2 Czech Republic, in cooperation with its wholesale network operator Cetin, has provided telecommunications services during the third round of the 2026 World Orienteering Cup in Vyssi Brod. Stable mobile coverage and data connections at the challenging terrain were provided by the operators for organisers, visitors and broadcasters.

Bahraini TRA says Batelco and STC tie for compliance scores in 2025
BAHRAIN 12:46

Bahraini TRA says Batelco and STC tie for compliance scores in 2025

The Bahraini Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has published its 2025 compliance priorities programme scorecard, evaluating licensed mobile operators Batelco, STC Bahrain and Zain Bahrain against key consumer protection standards using independent mystery shopping. The assessment covers six areas, namely regulatory compliance, roaming, number portability, retail package transparency, billing transparency and contract summaries. Batelco and STC Bahrain each achieved an overall score of 92 percent

Zain Bahrain's OneCX and The CX Clinic hold first training session
BAHRAIN 12:36

Zain Bahrain's OneCX and The CX Clinic hold first training session

Zain Bahrain has used its customer experience portfolio OneCX to hold its first professional customer experience training programme from 09 to 11 August in partnership with The CX Clinic, a regional consultancy. It brings together industry professionals and Zain employees to develop practical capabilities for designing stronger customer service. While OneCX provides AI-powered tools to manage interactions on digital and assisted channels, the training equips organisations to embed customer-centric practices

Telefonica Spain renews criminal compliance, anti-bribery certifications
SPAIN 12:35

Telefonica Spain renews criminal compliance, anti-bribery certifications

Telefonica Spain confirmed the renewal of its UNE 19601:2025 criminal prevention management and ISO 37001:2025 anti-bribery management certifications with EQA, an international certification, inspection and verification body accredited by Spain's National Accreditation Entity. The renewal makes Telefonica one of the first companies in Spain's telecommunications sector to adapt its compliance systems to regulatory updates introduced in 2025.

SonicWall completes Gen8 virtual firewall launch
GLOBAL 12:09

SonicWall completes Gen8 virtual firewall launch

SonicWall has confirmed the commercial launch of additional virtual firewalls in its latest-generation Gen8 series. The announcement marks the launch of NS version S, M and L variants alongside the SonicOS 8.2.2 networking operating system and version 4.3 of the Network Security manager.

R takes over as official Deportivo La Coruña sponsor
SPAIN 12:03

R takes over as official Deportivo La Coruña sponsor

Spanish regional operator R (MasOrange) said it has agreed to become the official sponsor of Real Club Deportivo for the 2026-27 season, the La Coruña-based team's first in the top-flight La Liga since 2018. Under the deal, R will have a presence on the advertising boards and the LED ring at the Abanca-Riazor stadium during home matches as well as on the video scoreboard.

Zhone seals North American distribution partnerships
NORTH AMERICA 12:02

Zhone seals North American distribution partnerships

Zhone has entered a strategic pact with North American distributors Alliance Corp and Tessco Technologies to strengthen product availability and implementation of its broadband access offering. The partners will band together to create an end-to-end offering targeting carrier rollouts of next-generation broadband technology, spanning procurement, deployment and maintenance support.

IHS revenue rises 10% in Q2
AFRICA 12:00

IHS revenue rises 10% in Q2

IHS Towers has reported a 10.4 percent year-on-year increase in second quarter revenue from continuing operations to USD 428.6 million, excluding USD 42.4 million from the Latin America (Latam) segment, which is classified under discontinued operations. Organic revenue increased 0.5 percent, driven by constant currency growth of 2.2 percent, supported by higher contributions from colocation, lease amendments, new sites and price escalations. This performance offset a 3.7 percent inorganic revenue headwind r

GLOBAL 11:50

GCT Semiconductor 5G shipments soar 70% in Q2 as company targets further H2 expansion

GCT Semiconductor said it shipped an increased volume of its 5G RF chipsets in the second quarter. Eight months on from the first production orders reaching customers, 5G volumes accelerated 70 percent sequentially to 5,100 units. The acceleration reflects a strong commercial runway in GCT's target segments, namely terrestrial broadband, satellite and NTN connectivity, and IoT/specialised networks. GCT is confident it will meet expectations for higher 5G shipments in July to December than in the first half

GLOBAL 11:48

Point2 obtains USD 136 million series B funding backed by Arm

Point2 Technology has announced a USD 136 million series B investment round backed by Arm and existing shareholders including Maverick Silicon. The round is led by LB Investment, a private equity and venture capital fund manager operating out of South Korea.

GLOBAL 11:33

Over 100 operators worldwide complete 3G shutdown - study

More than 100 mobile operators around the world have now completed 3G network shutdowns to free up spectrum for 4G and 5G services, according to a new study by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The report identifies 313 operators across 89 countries and territories that have either completed, planned or are in the process of switching off their 2G and 3G networks, driven by the need to upgrade infrastructure, boost capacity and reduce energy consumption.

DENMARK 11:15

AtNorth agrees excess heat reuse deal for greenhouse next to DEN02 data centre

Nordic data centre company AtNorth has announced an agreement to use surplus heat from its DEN02 campus in Oelgod will power a large-scale greenhouse development by Selected Group on adjacent land. Selected G group specialises in developing and operating greenhouses that run on excess heat and its projects include a 20 hectare one in Froevi, Sweden. Denmark imports most of its fresh fruit and vegetables, especially in winter, so the greenhouse development aims to support year-round local food production, cu

ASIA 11:04

Mobile industry to contribute USD 1.4 trillion to APAC economy by 2030

Mobile technologies and services will contribute USD 1.4 trillion to the Asia Pacific economy by 2030, which represents an increase of 40 percent from the USD 1 trillion generated today, according to a report from the GSMA. 5G connections are forecast to reach 1.5 billion by 2030, accounting for 50 percent of all mobile connections in Asia Pacific.

NETHERLANDS 10:49

Can Ziggo Group creation improve visibility for the Dutch market?

Liberty Global has completed the buy-out of partner Vodafone in their Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo. With Telenet's network arm Wyre now separated as well, the way is clear for the formation of the new Ziggo Group. This company is set to get its own stock market listing in mid or late 2027, in a spin-off to Liberty Global shareholders, as a sort of tax-free dividend. Hopefully by that time there will be more visibility, as the current market is complex, making it difficult to predict. Ziggo Group will b

DENMARK 10:30

Danish children get first mobile phone at 8.5 years old

The average age at which Danish children get their first mobile phone is 8.5 years old, according to a survey by research company Wilke for YouSee, the consumer services arm of TDC Brands. Parents consider 10.4 years old to be the optimal age but feel under pressure and have concerns about their child's security, it said. The average actual starting age and average optimal age estimate have gone up by 0.3 years and 0.2 years respectively since 2025. There again, the proportion of children under 8 years old

UNITED KINGDOM 10:20

Cornerstone, TIP announce mobile infrastructure site partnership

Cornerstone, UK mobile infrastructure provider, and Telecom Infrastructure Partners (TIP) have agreed a new long-term partnership to support telecoms site management across the UK. The Strategic Portfolio Agreement creates a streamlined renewal framework for TIP-managed sites, simplifying processes and boosting operational efficiency. The partners will created a shared portfolio of telecoms sites operating under the framework, and adopt a consistent approach to telecoms site renewals.

INDIA 10:19

Vi quarterly revenue grows 6%, tops 193 million subscribers

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) posted revenue of INR 116.89 billion for its first quarter ended 30 June 2026, which represents an increase of 6 percent year-on-year and 3.2 percent quarter-on-quarter. EBITDA for the quarter was INR 50.34 billion, up 9.1 percent year-on-year. Capex for the quarter amounted to INR 19.3 billion.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:08

UK launches G-Cloud 15 public sector cloud procurement framework

The UK Government Commercial Agency (GCA) has upgraded the UK's public sector cloud procurement framework with the launch of G-Cloud 15. Opening for public sector use later in August, G-Cloud 15 consolidates the Cloud Compute 2 framework and Lots-1-3 of G-Gloud 14 three separate frameworks into a unified commercial agreement, making it easier and quicker for public sector organisatons to purchase cloud products and services.

MEXICO 10:05

Mexico deactivates 1.7 million mobile lines in Q2

The requirement to register mobile lines to prevent them from being used anonymously resulted in the disconnection of 1.7 million in the second quarter of 2026, according to CRT data cited by El Financiero. Total mobile users came to 157.1 million lines at the end of June, up 0.8 percent year on year but down 2.9 percent sequentially and 4.9 million since December. The greatest impact was felt by the prepaid segment, which has fallen 6.3 million accesses since January.

ICELAND 10:04

Icelandic hearing considers separate or integrated telecoms and cybersecurity policies

The Icelandic Ministry of Infrastructure is running a preliminary consultation concerning a proposed green paper on telecommunications and cybersecurity. The government is reviewing its cybersecurity policy and formulating a new policy and action plan for telecommunications. It is considering whether to develop one integrated policy or two separate but compatible policies. It is inviting comments by 22 August from members of the public, businesses, public organisations, municipalities, the academic sector a

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