Slovak telecom regulator RU launches mobile coverage map of all operators
SLOVAKIA 13:18

Slovak telecom regulator RU launches mobile coverage map of all operators

Slovak national telecommunications regulator RU has launched a common online map including coverage of the mobile networks of all four Slovak mobile operators, namely O2 Slovakia, Orange Slovakia, Slovak Telekom and 4ka, reports Zive.sk. It allows the public to evaluate the quality and extent of coverage of the different operators in specific regions and locations.

Telia Estonia revenues rise 4% in Q2
ESTONIA 13:14

Telia Estonia revenues rise 4% in Q2

Revenues of Telia Estonia totaled SEK 1.03 billion in the second quarter of this year, up from SEK 983 million in April to June of 2025. Service revenues grew SEK 856 million to SEK 896 million. Adjusted EBITDA was SEK 429 million, up from SEK 410 million. Capital expenditure grew SEK 111 million to SEK 131 million.

Mobily net profit rises 9% in Q2
SAUDI ARABIA 13:08

Mobily net profit rises 9% in Q2

Saudi telecom operator Mobily reported an 8.6 percent year-on-year increase in net profit for the second quarter ended 30 June to SAR 901 million from SAR 830 million in the same period of 2025. Revenue rose 5.2 percent to SAR 5 billion from SAR 4.83 billion, driven by a 5 percent increase in the consumer segment, boosted by May's Hajj season, and a 10 percent surge in wholesale revenues. EBITDA climbed 7.7 percent to SAR 1.96 billion and the EBITDA margin expanded to 38.6 percent from 37.8 percent. Capex j

KPN adds new catch-up TV feature to skip through programme sections
NETHERLANDS 13:05

KPN adds new catch-up TV feature to skip through programme sections

KPN announced a new feature on its IPTV service allowing viewers to catch up on programmes by chapter. The "interactive catch-up" means subscribers can choose towatch programmes from a specific point, rather than starting at the beginning of an episode. It works first for the public channels NPO 1, NPO 2 and NPO 3, for programmes such as the nightly news and documentaries.

Polish railway carrier PKP PLK gets 9 bids for contract to expand ERTMS/GSM-R system
POLAND 13:01

Polish railway carrier PKP PLK gets 9 bids for contract to expand ERTMS/GSM-R system

Polish Railway carrier PKP PLK said it received nine bids for the contract to expand the ERTMS/GSM-R system for its rail network, reports Crn.pl. The total value of the contract is PLN 735.32 million. The company tendering the winning bid will conclude a framework agreement to provide radio communication facilities, radio and repeater facilities, and ducts for an optical telecommunications cable, as well as to complete works already started.

Bouygues Telecom Entreprises director to leave role after nearly a decade – report
FRANCE 12:52

Bouygues Telecom Entreprises director to leave role after nearly a decade – report

French operator Bouygues Telecom is preparing to reorganise its B2C and B2B operations in the context of the proposed acquisition of a portion of SFR's activities. According to La Tribune, the new structure will result in a change of role for Francois Treuil, the managing director who has led the operator's Entreprises arm since mid-2017. Treuil is reportedly set to move internally to a position that has yet to be announced.

T-Mobile provides fastest 5G in Poland in Q2 - Speedtest
POLAND 12:45

T-Mobile provides fastest 5G in Poland in Q2 - Speedtest

T-Mobile Poland led by 5G mobile broadband speed in the country in the second quarter of this year, according to a study from Speedtest.pl. The average download speed was 318.6 Mbps on its 5G network and its average upload speed was 33.4 Mbps. Orange Poland followed with downloads at an average of 294.5 Mbps and uploads at 33.2 Mbps. Play, controlled by Iliad, demonstrated downloads at 235.7 Mbps and uploads at 33.8 Mbps. The rates for Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, were 106.4 Mbps and 18.8 Mbps r

Play offers fastest fixed broadband in Poland in Q2 - Speedtest.pl
POLAND 12:40

Play offers fastest fixed broadband in Poland in Q2 - Speedtest.pl

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, led by fixed broadband speed in the country in the second quarter of this year with average downloads at 290.3 Mbps and uploads at 67.3 Mbps, according to Speedtest. Orange Poland followed with downloads at an average of 288.1 Mbps and uploads at 110.5 Mbps. The figures for Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, were 283.1 Mbps and 129.1 Mbps respectively. Netia demonstrated downloads at 281.2 Mbps and uploads at 136.2 Mbps. As usual, Inea led for upload speed at

Belgian govt approves draft changes to telecom invoice tariff advice
BELGIUM 12:33

Belgian govt approves draft changes to telecom invoice tariff advice

The Belgian government has approved draft legislation designed to make it easier for consumers to compare telecom offers. The change would see providers obliged to actively inform customers of the most advantageous tariffs available and to make possible a one-click switch to that offer. In addition a QR code would be added to all telecom invoices, linking to the regulator's price comparison website in order to encourage people to compare offers more.

E& UAE and Core42 offer Sovereign AI Compute
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:31

E& UAE and Core42 offer Sovereign AI Compute

E& UAE and Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and digital services, have announced a partnership to deliver Sovereign AI Compute. It combines Core42's Sovereign AI Cloud with e& UAE's national-scale infrastructure, secure connectivity and professional services. The platform gives organisations in the UAE and international market access to domestic AI infrastructure.

Sixteen stakeholders join new SNS-JU advisory body
EUROPE 12:18

Sixteen stakeholders join new SNS-JU advisory body

The EU's Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS-JU) has formally established its new advisory body with the enrolment of sixteen stakeholders as members. Orange, Nokia, Ericsson and Latvijas Mobilais Telefons are among organisations serving on the SNS-JU's new Stakeholders Group. The remit of this body includes consultation on the JU's strategic priorities, including contributions to its annual work programmes and strategic R&D agenda, as well as preparations for the forthcoming EU research fram

Cassava Technologies earns Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro designation for Africa Data Centres in Johannesburg
SOUTH AFRICA 12:17

Cassava Technologies earns Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro designation for Africa Data Centres in Johannesburg

Cassava Technologies said its subsidiary Africa Data Centres' Johannesburg facility has been designated as a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro peering location. Liquid C2, Cassava's cloud and cybersecurity division, will offer Secure CloudConnect, offering a direct and secure pathway to Microsoft Azure. As Africa's first ExpressRoute Metro site, Johannesburg joins an "elite" group of global technology hubs delivering elevated cloud resilience and security. Africa Data Centres' JHB1 facility serves as the s

SOUTH AFRICA 12:08

IOCO acquires 100% of cloud ERP specialist Astraia

South African ICT services provider iOCO said it has entered a binding agreement to acquire 100 percent of Astraia, a founder-led South African company specialising in cloud ERP implementations, financial software integration and business process optimisation. While iOCO did not disclose the purchase price, oy noted that the transaction falls below the threshold required by the bourse listings framework. Consequently, the announcement was issued on a voluntary basis.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:51

UK moves ahead with AFC-driven upper 6 GHz Wi-Fi

Ofcom has given the go-ahead for UK Wi-Fi devices to access upper 6 GHz frequencies (6,585-7125 MHz) on a non-priority basis, leveraging automated frequency coordination (AFC) to ensure bands are reserved for 6G cellular transmitters when needed. In addition, Ofcom has set aside an extra 160 MHz share in the upper 6 GHz range (6,425 - 6,585 MHz) for low-power Wi-Fi devices on a priority basis. Clearance from an AFC system will still be required before higher-powered Wi-Fi signals can access these frequencie

UGANDA 11:50

Airtel Uganda CEO meets new ICT minister

Airtel Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to the country's digital modernisation after managing director and CEO Soumendra Sahu met newly appointed minister of ICT and national guidance Justine Kasule Lumumba. They discussed expanding digital inclusion by lowering barriers to smartphone ownership, recognising that they have become essential tools for modern education, mobile financial services, entrepreneurship and participation in the broader digital economy.

GHANA 11:43

Ghanaian minister swears in new NCA board members

Two new board members have been sworn in at the National Communications Authority (NCA) by Ghanaian ICT minister Samuel Nartey George after the deaths of Augustina Odame and Seth Mahama Sayibu. One of the appointees is Alhaji Abdul Rauf Ibrahim Tanko, who currently serves as the chairman of the National Hajj Board and is a businessman with interests in road and building construction, as well as commercial rice and livestock farming. The other is Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako, an academic who earned her foundational

SPAIN 11:42

Orange Spain renews 'all the football' offer for new season

Orange Spain has renewed its "all the football" offer ahead of the start of the new season, bundling broadband and mobile services with access to all the major Spanish and international football leagues. The headline offer starts at EUR 109 per month for fibre internet, a mobile line with unlimited data, Orange TV with more than 90 channels, SkyShowtime and a choice of Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ or HBO Max. That includes access to LaLiga first and second divisions, as well as the Uefa Champions, Confere

JORDAN 11:36

Jordanian TRC holds meeting to discuss setting up CSIRT for telecoms sector

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) said it has held an ad hoc meeting to discuss establishing a Cybersecurity Incident Response Centre (CSIRT) for the Jordanian telecommunications sector. It  brought together the head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), strategic partners from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), representatives of telecom operators and sector stakeholders. The TRC said the centre will help to strengthen the resilience of the telecoms sector and support

AUSTRALIA 11:33

Iren signs USD 2.8 bn in AI cloud contracts

Australian AI infrastructure company Iren has raised its year-end 2026 AI cloud annualised run-rate revenue (ARR) target from USD 3.7 billion to more than USD 4 billion after signing new multi-year cloud services contracts with AI developers valued at a total of USD 2.8 billion. The company said approximately 85 percent of its revised ARR target is now under contract. The new agreements cover both bare metal and managed cloud services.

KENYA 11:27

Visa and Safaricom publicise M-Pesa GlobalPay Virtual Visa Card through 'Game Iko On' campaign

Visa and Safaricom M-Pesa has invited customers, strategic partners and football enthusiasts to the 'Game Iko On' FIFA World Cup Semi-Final Watch Party, celebrating their initiative to deliver international digital payments via the M-Pesa GlobalPay Virtual Visa Card. Over the past few weeks, the Game Iko On campaign has engaged thousands of consumers in major retail malls in Nairobi by demonstrating the benefits, rapid activation and ease of use of the M-Pesa GlobalPay Virtual Visa Card. The service blends

GLOBAL 11:09

JD Power study reveals fewer US cellular faults affecting end users

New research shows that the number of network faults experienced by US cellular end users has reduced since the latter part of last year. Problems reported per 100 users (PP100) in JD Power's study reduced to eight from nine last time. JD Power's US Wireless Network Quality Performance Study logs how often an end-user device encounters an issue while connected to US cellular networks. The study looks at the three biggest usage scenarios: calling, messaging and data connections. 

UGANDA 11:00

UCC hosts digital piracy forum

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced an alliance with key media and telecom operators through a national stakeholder engagement on measures to combat digital piracy at a forum on 14 July. It brought together state officials, law enforcement agencies and private sector executives to establish robust mechanisms for enhanced inter-agency coordination and regulatory enforcement. The UCC has warned that illegal content distribution networks, unlicensed streaming platforms and systemic copyrig

GERMANY 10:41

Bechtle partners Dell and Nvidia to open Dell AI Factory in Nuremberg

German IT services provider Bechtle said it is partnering with Dell Technologies and Nvidia to open a Dell AI Factory in Nuremberg, offering a demonstration and proof-of-concept environment, and competence centre for consulting and workshops for companies. The opening of the Dell AI Factory comes as Bechtle receives the new 'Nvidia AI Factory Specialization' partner status. This partner status expands Bechtle's collaboration with Nvidia to strengthen its position as a provider of AI infrastructure in Europe

GERMANY 10:36

M-net builds new data centre in Munich

German regional operator M-net has announced that it is building a new data centre in Munich with approximately 1,500 square meters of colocation space. M-net will connect the facility to its fibre-optic network and enable customers to benefit from high-performance, multi-redundant connectivity with bandwidths of up to 800 GbE. M-net is already inviting interested companies to secure capacity at an early stage of the construction phase. Following a testing phase in 2027, the facility is scheduled to go into

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