Ooredoo Qatar and Callsign partner to strengthen fraud protection
QATAR 07:25

Ooredoo Qatar and Callsign partner to strengthen fraud protection

Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with digital identity and fraud prevention firm Callsign to deliver next-generation fraud protection. Qatari banks, airlines, healthcare providers and government agencies can now access Callsign's proprietary Digital DNA technology. Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Fahad Al Thani, senior director of business accounts at Ooredoo said that as digital services become central to daily life and business operations, security must evolve alongside innovation.

Digi maintains revenue growth in Q2 at 11% as subscriber base expands
EUROPE 07:15

Digi maintains revenue growth in Q2 at 11% as subscriber base expands

European operator Digi reported double-digit growth for the second quarter, on a steady increase in customers in its main markets. Revenues rose 11 percent year-on-year to EUR 608 million, and adjusted EBITDA after leases was up 23 percent to EUR 169 million. The company ended June with 33.9 million revenue-generating units (RGUs), equal to an increase of 14 percent on an annual basis. An increase in interest expense as well as depreciation and amortisation following the company's expansion led to a net los

Realme launches 16x 5G smartphone with 7000mAh battery
INDIA 07:13

Realme launches 16x 5G smartphone with 7000mAh battery

Realme has launched the realme 16x 5G smartphone in India. The device features a 7000mAh Titan Battery, 45W Supervooc Fast Charge, and 144Hz display. The realme 16x 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset built on a 6nm process, with up to 18GB Dynamic RAM and up to 256GB storage.

Kazakhstan unveils expansion plans for Data Centre Valley
KAZAKHSTAN 06:52

Kazakhstan unveils expansion plans for Data Centre Valley

Kazakhstan's Data Centre Valley project in the Pavlodar region is planning to expand to a total capacity of up to 1 GW, with its first 50-MW facility scheduled to enter service in June 2027. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the press service of the Kazakh government following a meeting chaired by Kazakh prime minister Olzhas Bektenov, reports Trend.

Babilon-Mobile launches VoWi-Fi services
TAJIKISTAN 06:51

Babilon-Mobile launches VoWi-Fi services

Tajikistan operator Babilon-Mobile said that it has launched VoWi-Fi services. The operator claims that it is the first operator offering the service across the country. A week ago, Babilon-Mobile announced that VoLTE service is now available on its network.

Naver invests in offshore data centre company Panthalassa working on wave power
GLOBAL 06:36

Naver invests in offshore data centre company Panthalassa working on wave power

Korean internet group Naver announced an investment in US-based Panthalassa, a startup developing offshore AI data centres, for an undisclosed amount. The company is working on using wave power generation as a form of renewable energy for offshore data centres, a technology Naver sees as promising for the next generation of AI computing sites.

Telecom Egypt revenue rises 17% in H1
EGYPT 06:23

Telecom Egypt revenue rises 17% in H1

Telecom Egypt announced that its revenue grew 17 percent year-over-year to reach EGP 59.2 billion during the first half of 2026, driven by strong operational momentum across both its retail and wholesale divisions. The top-line expansion was primarily buoyed by a 26 percent increase in data service revenues alongside a 32 percent surge in international incoming call revenues.

E& UAE tests enhanced RedCap on live network
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 06:20

E& UAE tests enhanced RedCap on live network

E& UAE has claimed a global first by successfully testing enhanced Reduced Capability (eRedCap) technology on its live network. This milestone paves the way for businesses and government entities to migrate legacy LTE IoT deployments to a more energy-efficient, 5G-native architecture. Optimised for mid-speed IoT applications, such as smart meters, industrial sensors, asset trackers, and payment terminals, eRedCap balances performance with cost and battery longevity, ensuring a seamless bridge to 5G-Advanced

China Mobile H1 profit drops 6% despite boom in AI and computing services
CHINA 05:28

China Mobile H1 profit drops 6% despite boom in AI and computing services

China Mobile posted operating revenue of CNY 538 billion for the first half of 2026, which represents a decrease of 1.1 percent year-on-year. Revenue from computing services and AI services accounted for 22.6 percent of revenue from principal businesses, representing an increase of 2.2 percentage points year-on-year. Profit fell 6.3 percent to CNY 78.9 billion, while earnings per share amounted to CNY 3.64.

Telstra boosts dividend, buyback after small rise in FY profits
AUSTRALIA 13 AUG

Telstra boosts dividend, buyback after small rise in FY profits

Telstra has confirmed a 10.5 percent increase in its annual dividend, to AUD 0.21 per share, after posting a small rise in annual earnings in line with its mid-term goals. Revenues for the fiscal year to June were down 0.9 percent to AUD 23.4 billion, hurt by divestments, product simplification and forex effects, but underlying EBITDA improved 4.0 percent to AUD 8.34 billion, and Telstra expects further growth in the new year to AUD 8.5-8.8 billion. The company also announced plans to buy back up to AUD 1 b

UK mobile operators accept pre-orders for Google Pixel 11 series
UNITED KINGDOM 13 AUG

UK mobile operators accept pre-orders for Google Pixel 11 series

UK mobile operators are accepting pre-orders for the new Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold smartphones. Vodafone UK customers can save up to GBP 1,574 with the Pixel 11 Pro, up to GBP 1,316 on the Pixel 11, up to GBP 1,948 on the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, or up to GBP 1,804 on the Pixel 11 Pro XL - when trading in an eligible handset. The Pixel 11 is available from GBP 19.16 per month; the Pixel 11 Pro from GBP 15.92 per month; the Pixel 11 Pro XL from GBP 10.83 per month; and th

Vorboss connects One Triton Square to 100 Gbps connectivity
UNITED KINGDOM 13 AUG

Vorboss connects One Triton Square to 100 Gbps connectivity

Vorboss, London-based business fibre network, has connected One Triton Square with 100 Gbps connectivity. Located at Regent's Place in London's Knowledge Quarter, this is the first building connected through a partnership with British Land. This provides superfast digital connectivity for one of the city's newest science and innovation hubs. 

UNITED KINGDOM 13 AUG

Lightning Fibre passes 20,000 connected customers

UK altnet Lightning Fibre has reached over 20,000 connected customers, with a take-up rate of 1 in 4 homes across its full-fibre broadband network. CEO Bertrand Mazieres said achieving a 25 percent residential adoption rate in a highly competitive markets shows hat the company's business model of strong customer service, a local team and strong community connections was popular with customers.

UNITED KINGDOM 13 AUG

Vodafone, Tata team to drive AI transformation at UK enterprises

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with VodafoneThree's business division, Vodafone Business, to support UK enterprises with AI-driven digital transformation. The partnership will focus on key areas such as AI and automation, cloud transformation and migration, network modernisation and digital infrastructure, cyber security, data and analytics, managed services, IoT and connected business applications. 

IRELAND 13 AUG

Meta donates 15,000 free Ray-Ban Meta glasses to Vision Ireland

Meta has announced a donation of 15,000 free Ray-Ban Meta AI-enabled glasses to Vision Ireland. This number is sufficient to cover all blind and visually impaired adults supported by the national sight loss charity. Eligible people can register their interest  online or by phone, with Vision Ireland then rolling out the glasses in phases. Each pair will include free access to Meta-funded training to help people use them effectively. This training will include how the glasses identify objects, read text, and

CHILE 13 AUG

Chilean operators agree discounts for 200,000 customers still affected by storm damage

Around 200,000 people in the Coquimbo region of Chile will benefit from discounts up to 100 percent on their telecom bills, following the devastating storms and flooding in the area last month. The regulator Subtel announced the agreements with operators to ease the impact for customers in the 13 affected municipalities, where networks are still recovering from the damage. The announcement follows a visit by the Undersecretary of Telecommunications, Romina Garrido, and the presidential delegate, Víctor Pino

UNITED KINGDOM 13 AUG

NCSC seeks partners to develop next-gen private 5G solutions

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is looking to partner with technology companies to develop next-generation, secure private 5G capabilities. The work forms part of the NCSC's research portfolio, and will inform the agency's advice and guidance and it continues to protect the country's most sensitive data and infrastructure.

AUSTRIA 13 AUG

Hutchison Drei Austria reports lower EBITDA but higher revenues in H1

Hutchison Drei Austria has recorded an increase in revenues and but a decline in EBITDA in the first half of the fiscal year 2026. Revenues went up by 4 percent year-on-year in H1 to EUR 462 million while EBITDA decreased by 6 percent in local currency compared to the same period last year to EUR 153 million. The drop was primarily the result of  lower net customer service margin from intense competition in core mobile business, and higher operating expenses from increased electricity costs, partly offset b

ZIMBABWE 13 AUG

TelOne CCTV system detects over 1 mln traffic offences but no penalties issued yet

Zimbabwean state-owned operator TelOne has recorded 1.1 million traffic violations in Harare's central business district using its newly installed, AI-powered CCTV network, Technomag reported. The government said the electronic traffic management system (ETMS), which uses smart cameras at major intersections to automatically detect offences, has been monitoring traffic since early2026. Although no penalties have been issued to date, home affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe assured the Senate that all recorded

ASIA 13 AUG

Telechoice H1 net profit nearly doubles on robust network services demand

Singapore-based Telechoice International reported strong results for the first half of 2026, thanks to robust demand for its network services. Revenues rose 22.7 percent to SGD 296.6 million, with double-digit growth at all three divisions, and gross profit was up 42.0 percent to SGD 26.3 million. The company's net profit nearly doubled, to SGD 4.9 million from SGD 2.6 million a year ago. Telechoice said it expects demand to remain resilient in the rest of the year, supported by investments in digital infra

UGANDA 13 AUG

Airtel Uganda urges service providers to embed fraud prevention in product development

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has convened regulators, banks and telecom leaders for its inaugural national cybersecurity conference to address digital fraud. Airtel Money Commerce Uganda MD Japhet Aritho urged the sector to adopt "security by design" principles. He stated that while public education remains important, service providers must embed fraud prevention mechanisms directly into product development.

EUROPE 13 AUG

Google Cloud signs new 5-year contract with Ryanair

Google Cloud has signed a new 5-year agreement with European airline Ryanair. The data and AI partnership will see Ryanair roll out Google Workspace and Google Cloud to 35,000 employees across the group, including the Gemini Enterprise agentic AI platform. Ryanair will use Gemini Enterprise to help optimise flight crew logistics, automate decision-making, and boost corporate productivity; and Google DeepMind models, including WeatherNext and AlphaEvolve, to support fleet operations and maintenance schedulin

UNITED KINGDOM 13 AUG

Narrative Entertainment deploys Nagravision's OpenTV ENTera platform

Nagravison has won a contract to provide its OpenTV ENTera cloud-native content management platform to Narrative Entertainment, UK broadcasting and streaming media group. The OpenTV ENTera platform will enhance Narrative Entertainment's streaming services by boosting audience engagement, extending viewer insight, and accelerating service innovation and monetisation.

AFGHANISTAN 13 AUG

Afghanistan upgrades 4 Salaam Telecom sites upgraded to 4G in Paktika

Four Salaam telecommunications sites in Afghanistan's Paktika province have been upgraded to 4G, delivering faster mobile broadband to underserved local communities, according to a Bakhtar News Agency report citing Mawlavi Mohammad Anwar Qiyam, provincial director of ICT. Qiyam said that the sites in Sharana, the provincial capital, as well as the Yahyakhel, Dila and Sarobi districts, were upgraded to LTE. Twenty other Salaam telecommunications sites in Paktika province had already been upgraded to 4G servi

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