SK Broadband says B tv Hot Deal exceeds KRW 6bn in sales after eight months
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:42

SK Broadband says B tv Hot Deal exceeds KRW 6bn in sales after eight months

South Korea's SK Broadband (SKB) said its TV-based short-form commerce service, B tv Hot Deal, has recorded cumulative sales of more than KRW 6 billion and 270,000 transactions within eight months of launch. The operator said the service, available on B tv channel 41, presents home shopping products through short-form videos of around one minute. Viewers can browse products using a TV remote control, receive a purchase link on a smartphone or place orders by telephone using the same process as conventional

KT adds business fortune feature to small business platform
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:41

KT adds business fortune feature to small business platform

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched a new feature called Store Fortune on its Sajang Easy application for small business owners, adding lifestyle content to its business management platform. Sajang Easy is KT's integrated application for small businesses, providing tools including AI image generation, AI background music for stores, employee attendance management and business performance reports. KT said the platform surpassed 100,000 subscribers 11 months after its launch in June 2025.

Samsung unveils Flex Titanium display technology for Galaxy foldables
GLOBAL 05:40

Samsung unveils Flex Titanium display technology for Galaxy foldables

Samsung Electronics has announced Flex Titanium, a new foldable display technology that will debut in its next-generation Galaxy foldable smartphones, with the company targeting improved durability, less visible display creases and greater power efficiency. The technology introduces a redesigned display structure using two titanium-based components: a titanium alloy film positioned beneath the OLED panel and a titanium plate that supports the display module. Samsung said the new design balances strength, fl

Edotco appoints Al Batuni as country managing director in Bangladesh
BANGLADESH 04:45

Edotco appoints Al Batuni as country managing director in Bangladesh

Edotco Bangladesh has appointed Al Batuni Mohammad Sayed Ahmed as its new country managing director, succeeding Sunil Issac. Al Batuni has over 20 years of experience in the telecoms and digital services sectors. Most recently, he served as director of strategy and transformation at Edotco Bangladesh.

Deutsche Telekom, AIT named leads on pan-European quantum communication projects
AUSTRIA 14 JUL

Deutsche Telekom, AIT named leads on pan-European quantum communication projects

Deutsche Telekom announced it will coordinate the second phase of the project Petrus to support the strategic evolution of pan-European quantum communication infrastructure. The project was awarded to Telekom under the European Commission's support programme for quantum technologies. The second phase of Petrus aims to further strengthen coordination across national and European activities, stakeholder engagement, and the preparation of future large-scale quantum communication deployments like the cross-bord

Swiss Competition Commission starts investigation into Google's removal of choice screen on Android devices
SWITZERLAND 14 JUL

Swiss Competition Commission starts investigation into Google's removal of choice screen on Android devices

The Swiss Competition Commission has started a preliminary investigation to examine Google's removal of the 'Choice Screen' feature on Android devices in Switzerland. This move imposes the Google search engine as the default on Swiss users, without giving them an option for alternatives during the initial setup of their device, according to Comco.

TTK reports 77% jump in Wi-Fi traffic at Russian train stations
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14 JUL

TTK reports 77% jump in Wi-Fi traffic at Russian train stations

Russian operator TTK said that data traffic grew by 77 percent year-on-year on its Wi-Fi networks in train stations in the first half of this year. The number of internet sessions grew from 4.2 million to 9.2 million over the same period. Stations in southern Russia led by data traffic, including Krasnodar, Adler and Rostov. 

UK and Switzerland agree on introduction of free roaming
SWITZERLAND 14 JUL

UK and Switzerland agree on introduction of free roaming

The UK and Switzerland have agreed on the introduction of free roaming framework as part of a wider free trade agreement (FTA). The countries intend to include surcharge-free international mobile roaming and further roaming related provisions such as capping wholesale rates, while including safeguards for telecoms operators, according to a policy paper on the FTA published by the UK government. Switzerland and the UK continue technical discussions to work through how this is best achieved, according to the

Dutch court upholds ban on Solvinity sale pending appeal decision
NETHERLANDS 14 JUL

Dutch court upholds ban on Solvinity sale pending appeal decision

A court in Rotterdam has rejected a request for a preliminary injunction overturning the government ban on the sale of IT services provider Solvinity to Kyndryl. Host Lux, the company representing Solvinity's main shareholder Vitruvian Partners, had asked the court to allow the sale to go ahead pending the outcome of their appeal against the government decision. The judge said the companies can better wait for the appeal ruling. 

SKV to increase subscription prices from September
NETHERLANDS 14 JUL

SKV to increase subscription prices from September

Dutch operator SKV announced an increase in its basic subscription rates of an average 2.5 percent from September. The local provider said it was limiting the annual increase in rates despite higher inflation and rising costs. Extra channel packages and other services will remain unchanged, with only fixed subscription fees increasing. 

GigaCloud and Cubbit partner to deliver cloud storage to Ukraine and Poland
POLAND 14 JUL

GigaCloud and Cubbit partner to deliver cloud storage to Ukraine and Poland

GigaCloud, an Ukrainian cloud service provider, and Cubbit, a geo-distributed cloud storage enabler, announced a new business alliance. The agreement is designed to equip Ukrainian and Polish organisations with fully sovereign, resilient, and cost-effective cloud storage services.

Jambox operator SGT posts 5% higher revenues in 2025
POLAND 14 JUL

Jambox operator SGT posts 5% higher revenues in 2025

Revenues of Polish company SGT, a subsidiary of the operator Vectra, totaled PLN 104.4 million in 2025, reports Telko.in citing a corporate statement placed in the National Court Register. Incomes of the company, running the TV platform Jambox, grew by 5.4 percent, excluding the effect from the merger with the TV platform Evio, which was acquired by Vectra in 2022.

SOUTH AFRICA 14 JUL

DuxNet launches own Wi-Fi 6 access points

DuxNet, the proprietary brand of distributor Duxbury Networking, has launched the DuxNet Premium Access Point range, expanding its cloud-managed networking portfolio into wireless connectivity. Tailored for South African SMBs, resellers, and multi-site organizations, this new lineup brings Wi-Fi 6 performance, indoor and outdoor deployment options, mesh capability, and PoE support into a unified wireless solution.

SLOVAKIA 14 JUL

Satro to increase pay-TV prices from September

Slovak pay-TV operator Satro plans significant changes in pricing of its online TV platform touchTV from September.  The operator claims that it has not changed prices of this service since 2020. Over the same period, the lineup expanded by 67 channels.

POLAND 14 JUL

Orange Poland sells new 5G modem with speeds up to 5.4 Gbps

Orange Poland has started sales of the 5G Super ODU 6 modem in its shops. Exclusive to Orange in Poland, the device supports 5G mobile broadband at up to 5.4 Gbps. The modem costs PLN 1,776 and is also available on installments under a 20-month contract for PLN 88.80 per month.

BELARUS 14 JUL

A1 Belarus to launch new payment service in August

A1 Belarus plans to introduce to customers its new payment service A1 Pay from 12 August. Customers can use the service to pay for goods and services from their mobile phone balance. It can be activated and managed from the mobile application My A1. The service will be available for private persons only, who are Belarus residents.

UNITED STATES 14 JUL

Frontier Airlines picks Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi

Frontier Airlines announced plans to introduce Starlink satellite internet service on its planes, to provide customers with in-flight Wi-Fi for the first time. The first services should start in early 2027, adding to a growing slate of airlines adopting the Starlink infrastructure.

UNITED STATES 14 JUL

Flexential upgrades data centres backbone to 400 Gbps

Flexential has upgraded its private network backbone to 400 Gbps across several major US metro markets, enabling customers to obtain 100 Gbps access ports and speeds by expanding the capacity behind its connectivity services. The new enhancement is part of a phased rollout that spans 15 Flexential data centres in Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Portland - Hillsboro, Oregon.

UNITED KINGDOM 14 JUL

BBC annual report shows bigger loss on 1% rise in income

The BBC has used the publication of its annual report as a new opportunity to warn about its precarious funding model. The UK's public broadcaster said over 94 percent of people in the country use its media but less than 80 percent pay the annual licensing fee which supplies its main funding. While it managed a 1 percent rise in revenue in the year to March 2026, its net deficit at the end of the year was slightly larger due to cost pressures. The statement comes ahead of the expiry of its current charter i

UNITED STATES 14 JUL

Former Verizon executive Sampath to take over as Zayo CEO

Zayo said it has appointed former Verizon executive Sowmyanarayan Sampath as CEO, effective 01 September 2026. He will succeed Steve Smith, who is retiring after leading the US digital infrastructure provider through a period of expansion tied to rising demand from AI-driven workloads. Smith, who has been CEO since October 2020, will remain on Zayo's board.

ARMENIA 14 JUL

Viva Armenia named fastest mobile network in Ookla Q1 survey

Viva Armenia has been recognised by Ookla as the fastest mobile network in Armenia based on Speedtest Intelligence data for the first quarter of this year. According to the Speedtest Awards results published by Ookla, Viva ranked first among mobile operators in Armenia with a Speed Score of 64.59, achieving median download speeds of 101.44 Mbps and median upload speeds of 21.99 Mbps. 

GLOBAL 14 JUL

STC Group renews Esports World Cup partnership to boost brand awareness

STC Group, the founding and elite partner of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, has renewed its partnership for a third year, reaffirming commitment to nurturing the gaming sector and solidifying its position as a leading global brand. The group's prominent presence at the inaugural event in Paris highlights the depth of its commitment.

BELARUS 14 JUL

Beltelecom, MTS Belarus extend convergent promo to year-end

Belarusian national operator Beltelecom and MTS Belarus has extended their joint promotion of convergent packages until 31 December. The offer is also available in the city of Borisov since the beginning July. The offer includes double-play services from Beltelecom and mobile packages from MTS Belarus and is available in 25 cities in total. It comes with a 50 percent discount for the Yasna package from Beltelecom and two SIMs from MTS Belarus connected to the tariff Grand Unlim Pro.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14 JUL

Miranda-Media upgrades network in Crimea

Crimea-based operator Miranda-Media said that it has deployed more than 60 new base stations in Crimea within the past three months. That includes 36 base stations launched in the city and municipality of Simferopol. Another 110 existing base stations have been upgraded.

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