Spanish telecom service revenues down 3% to EUR 5.64 bln in Q1
SPAIN 08:02

Spanish telecom service revenues down 3% to EUR 5.64 bln in Q1

Total service revenues for the Spanish telecommunication and audiovisual retail sector fell to EUR 5.64 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down 2.9 percent year on year, according to the latest report from communications regulator CNMC. The result was helped by an 17.8 percent annual surge in mobile broadband traffic, with 5G now accounting for 23 percent of the total.

Schwarz Digits expands cyber security partnership with CrowdStrike
UNITED STATES 08:02

Schwarz Digits expands cyber security partnership with CrowdStrike

Schwarz Digits, the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group, has expanded its partnership with CrowdStrike to make the AI-native cyber security platform Falcon available to European enterprises on STACKIT—Schwarz Digits' sovereign cloud—and to broaden access for customers across the region. Under the expanded partnership, CrowdStrike acquires the intellectual property of XM Cyber, a subsidiary of Schwarz Digits developing solutions against cyber attacks. Going forward, XM Cyber customers will have the

BBC sets 5-year live audience record with England-Argentina match
UNITED KINGDOM 08:01

BBC sets 5-year live audience record with England-Argentina match

The BBC said it achieved a peak audience of 24 million during England's losing match against Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. Shown on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, the match took an 85 percent share of all TV viewing that evening, and was the most-watched live television moment of the year across all broadcasters. The BBC said this was also the biggest live TV audience for a broadcaster since 2021, when England played in the Euro final. 

Ghana ends NGIC's 5G monopoly
GHANA 07:51

Ghana ends NGIC's 5G monopoly

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially revoked Next Gen Infraco's (NGIC) exclusive rights to operate as Ghana's sole wholesale 5G infrastructure provider. Although the exclusivity clause was initially designed to kickstart a national 5G market, the NCA has determined that rapid market evolution demands a transition to a competitive market. By opening up the wholesale 5G sector, the regulator said it aims to foster healthy competition, stimulate investment, improve network resilience,

Ghana invites applications for 5G spectrum licences
GHANA 07:47

Ghana invites applications for 5G spectrum licences

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has opened applications for 5G mobile spectrum, setting a minimum value of USD 230 million for the licences. The award includes three lots of 2x10 MHz in the 700 MHz band and five 20 MHz blocks in the 2.3 GHz band. The regulator set a per-company cap of two lots in the 700 MHz band and three lots in the 2.3 GHz band, and to broaden access to mid-band spectrum, no operator already holding 2.6 GHz band rights in Ghana may bid for the 2.3 GHz band. The award also

Telia Q2 service revenue rises at highest rate in 3 years at 3%, adjusted EBITDA up over 3%
EUROPE 07:41

Telia Q2 service revenue rises at highest rate in 3 years at 3%, adjusted EBITDA up over 3%

Telia Company is leaving its financial guidance for the 2026 financial year unchanged after a rise in service revenue of nearly 3 percent in the second quarter, its highest growth in four years. CEO Patrik Hofbauer said the "solid" service revenue development and EBITDA growth of over 3 percent reflect strong demand for Telia's connectivity but also its cost and capital discipline. In H2, Telia will concentrate on providing more value for its customers, delivering profitable growth, and becoming a simpler,

Harmonic donates USD 25,000 to Venezuela earthquake relief effort
VENEZUELA 07:39

Harmonic donates USD 25,000 to Venezuela earthquake relief effort

Harmonic said it has committed USD 25,000 to Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) in support of earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela, with funds earmarked for the organisation's emergency response programme in the country. The donation will be used to sustain the immediate distribution of essential supplies to communities affected by the disaster.

Orange Belgium to move head office outside Brussels region
BELGIUM 07:27

Orange Belgium to move head office outside Brussels region

Orange Belgium is moving its headquarters out of the Brussels Capital region to Flanders. The lease on its current building in the north of Brussels ends at the end of 2028, and the company has decided to take a new office, in Diegem, just over the border in Flanders, the newspaper L'Echo reports.

TIM gifts another month of free 5G data to TIM Star members
ITALY 07:24

TIM gifts another month of free 5G data to TIM Star members

Telecom Italia (TIM) has again launched an offer for customers signed up to the TIM Star loyalty programme with a month of free unlimited data to be used over the summer, plus 200 Star Points. The perk is available via the TIM Advantages section of TIM Star, with members given until 02 August to activate the data at download speeds of up to 250 Mbps.

Verizon to sell 274 retail stores and cut 500 jobs in restructuring
UNITED STATES 07:19

Verizon to sell 274 retail stores and cut 500 jobs in restructuring

Verizon will sell 274 company-owned retail stores and eliminate around 500 corporate positions as part of an ongoing restructuring programme, according to Reuters, citing industry sources. The changes are expected to affect around 3,000 retail and corporate employees. Following completion of the transaction on 16 August, Verizon will retain ownership of approximately 1,000 retail stores, with the divested locations transferring to franchise operators. 

Viaplay posts small rise in Q2 underlying results thanks to focus on ARPU and margins
SCANDINAVIA 07:17

Viaplay posts small rise in Q2 underlying results thanks to focus on ARPU and margins

Viaplay reported a positive net income and higher underlying results for the second quarter, helped by its takeover of Allente. Revenues rose 2.2 percent on a pro forma basis to SEK 5.51 billion and were up 0.7 percent on an organic basis, while pro forma adjusted EBITDA improved 11.2 percent year-on-year to SEK 458 million, helped by positive currency effects. The net result was a profit of SEK 70 million compared to a loss of SEK 49 million a year ago.

Vodafone Spain deploys security platform across 13 Balearic ports
SPAIN 07:09

Vodafone Spain deploys security platform across 13 Balearic ports

Vodafone Spain said its business unit Vodafone Empresas has deployed a unified access control platform for Ports IB with a view to digitising physical security across 13 ports in the Balearic Island. The centrally managed platform provides a consolidated view of operations while maintaining local autonomy at each facility, improving security, reducing incidents and streamlining access management in a complex port environment, said the operator.

UNITED STATES 07:08

DirecTV bundles MyEntertainment and MyNews streaming packs

DirecTV has introduced a new streaming bundle combining its MyEntertainment and MyNews Genre Packs, expanding its line-up of genre-based television packages with a discounted promotional offer for new customers. The new bundle includes more than 70 live entertainment and news channels, together with four streaming services, for USD 59.99 per month during the first two months, after which it reverts to the standard monthly price of USD 74.99. DirecTV said the promotion represents a USD 15 monthly saving for

INDIA 07:05

Vivo launches T5 Lite 44W 5G Android smartphone in India

Vivo India has launched the vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G, the latest addition to its series T lineup. The smartphone is powered by a 6500 mAh battery and runs on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. The smartphone features an AI suite, including AI Creation, vivo DocMaster, AI Transcript Assist, AI Captions, and AI Screen Translation.

UNITED STATES 06:51

Boldyn connects Huntingdon College campus

Boldyn Networks has signed a new contract with Huntingdon College to deploy managed network and managed IT services across the latter's academic and administrative facilities. The agreement between the longstanding partners builds on a residential network services rollout completed last year, extending managed connectivity beyond student housing to the wider campus.

JAPAN 06:43

Sakura Internet GPU cloud selected for Sakana AI's Geniac AI model project

Japanese cloud provider Sakura Internet said its Koukaryoku PHY bare-metal GPU cloud service has been selected by Sakana AI as the computing platform for the company's project under the fourth phase of Japan's Geniac generative AI development programme. Sakana AI was selected for the fourth phase of Geniac, an initiative backed by Japan's ministry of economy, trade and industry and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). 

INDIA 06:35

Realme launches C100x 4G smartphone with 8000mAh battery in India

Realme has launched its C100x 4G entry-level budget smartphone in India. The device features an 8000mAh battery, a 120Hz display, and a 50-megapixel rear camera with AI capabilities.

JAPAN 06:33

NTT and TBS to establish AI edutainment joint venture

NTT and Japanese broadcasting company TBS Holdings plan to establish a 50:50 joint venture, e6 LLC, on 8 August to develop AI-enabled educational entertainment content for children. The new company will commercialise the e6 project, which the two companies launched in February 2026. It will combine NTT's AI technologies and communications infrastructure with TBS's content production and intellectual property development capabilities to create interactive experiences, digital content and original intellectua

GLOBAL 06:22

Netflix meets Q2 outlook with revenues up 13%

Netflix reported second-quarter revenues up 13.4 percent year-on-year to USD 12.56 billion, in line with its outlook. The operating profit rose 11.1 percent to USD 4.19 billion, delivering a margin of 33.4 percent. That's ahead of its target for a margin of 31.5 percent over the full year. 

INDIA 06:17

Samsung launches Music Studio Series in India

Samsung has introduced the Music Studio Series in India. The series includes the Music Studio 5 (LS50H model) and Music Studio 7 (LS50H model) Wi-Fi speakers designed by Erwan Bouroullec. These Wi-Fi speakers integrate with Samsung TVs and soundbars via the SmartThings app.

AUSTRALIA 05:55

ESR appoints Reini Otter to lead Australia and New Zealand business

Singapore-based real estate investment company ESR has appointed Reini Otter as chief executive officer for Australia and New Zealand, with responsibility for leading the company's operations across the two markets. Based in Sydney, Otter will oversee ESR's Australia and New Zealand business, focusing on customer and capital partner relationships, as well as the delivery of the company's fund management and development platform spanning logistics real estate and data centres.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:54

KT launches AI-powered local information service on Genie TV

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched an AI-based local information service on its Genie TV platform, providing users with local government policies, events and community information through AI-generated video content. The service, called "AI Local Information", is an enhancement of Genie TV's "Our Neighbourhood Benefits+" feature, which provides location-based information such as nearby restaurants, convenience facilities, health services, education-related businesses and local offers based on a customer's set-t

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:52

South Korea plans sovereign cybersecurity AI model by year-end

South Korea plans to launch a sovereign AI model focused on cybersecurity by the end of 2026 to strengthen its response to growing digital security threats, according to Yonhap, citing government sources. The announcement was made by science and ICT minister Bae Kyung-hoon during a policy briefing chaired by president Lee Jae Myung. The minister said the model would be developed by training the country's existing sovereign AI model on cybersecurity-related data.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:51

South Korea revokes Onse Telink telecom licence over anti-voice phishing

South Korea's Central Radio Management Service, part of the ministry of science and ICT, has revoked the telecommunications registration of internet telephony provider Onse Telink after the service provider failed to comply with regulatory orders aimed at preventing caller ID spoofing used in voice phishing scams. The regulator said the action followed an investigation launched after receiving multiple reports of suspected voice phishing calls impersonating public institutions, including the national postal

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