MTN Ghana to build 80 sites in northern regions under USD 1 bln plan
GHANA 08:55

MTN Ghana to build 80 sites in northern regions under USD 1 bln plan

MTN Ghana will construct 80 network sites in the country's five northern regions in 2026 as part of its USD 1.1 billion nationwide infrastructure investment, MyJoyOnline reported. There will be 38 in the Northern region, seventeen in Savannah, fourteen in Upper East, eleven in North East, and one in Upper West. Senior manager for base station subsystems Emmanuel Kwei Afutu announced the roll-out at the company's 30th anniversary celebrations and said that USD 380 million has been earmarked for network deplo

Senegal drafts cyber law to protect essential services
SENEGAL 08:35

Senegal drafts cyber law to protect essential services

Senegal is taking steps to reinforce the protection of its digital infrastructure following a series of cyber incidents that exposed vulnerabilities within public institutions, Wearetech reported. On 13 August, the ICT ministry presented a new bill on critical information infrastructure protection and digital security to the National Assembly. A joint parliamentary committee, comprising the Laws Committee and the Culture and Communication Committee, reviewed the proposed text.

US broadband coverage expands to nearly 100% with FWA, satellite, but ISP choice remains limited
UNITED STATES 08:34

US broadband coverage expands to nearly 100% with FWA, satellite, but ISP choice remains limited

Wireline broadband coverage, with speeds of at least 100/20 Mbps, improved to 93.9 percent of the US population as of June 2025, up from 93.1 percent a year earlier, according to the FCC's latest report. When fixed-wireless service is added, the coverage improves to 96.9 percent, and when satellite is added, 99.7 percent of Americans can receive at least 100 Mbps internet service at home. 

French court blocks social media ban for under-15s amid call for referendum vote
FRANCE 08:23

French court blocks social media ban for under-15s amid call for referendum vote

France's top court, the Constitutional Council, has struck down the social media ban for internet users under the age of fifteen, which was due to come into effect from September. The court's decision prompted an immediate response from former prime minister Gabriel Attal, who called for a referendum vote on the legislative proposal. Meanwhile, French president Emmanuel Macron has asked the government to work on a "legally strong" amended text, aiming for its adoption in parliament by spring 2027.

Ukrainian regulator NKEK starts consultations on locations lacking commercial fixed broadband services
UKRAINE 08:20

Ukrainian regulator NKEK starts consultations on locations lacking commercial fixed broadband services

Ukrainian national telecommunications regulator NKEK has started consultations to determine the territories in which access to fixed broadband services should be provided. NKEK has drawn up a draft list of settlements that lack fixed broadband services and where they cannot be provided on commercial terms.

Maxis Q2 profit jumps 9.5%, revenue up more than 2%
MALAYSIA 08:14

Maxis Q2 profit jumps 9.5%, revenue up more than 2%

Malaysian operator Maxis posted profit after tax of MYR 436 million for the second quarter of 2026, which represents an increase of 9.5 percent year-on-year to MYR 436 million. Profit growth was mainly boosted by a 2.2 percent year-on-year increase in revenue to MYR 2.25 billion and a 2.7 percent year-on-year rise in EBITDA to MYR 1.12 billion.

Yettel Hungary increases monthly rate for digital tariff Yepp
HUNGARY 08:10

Yettel Hungary increases monthly rate for digital tariff Yepp

Hungarian telecom operator Yettel is raising the price of its app-based Yepp subscription package, marking its first price adjustment since launching in July 2024. Aimed primarily at young adults and secondary SIM users, the contract-free plan features unlimited data with optional voice and SMS add-ons, set up entirely through the provider's mobile app. The baseline fee will increase from HUF 5,990 to HUF 6,990 per month in September, a 16.7 percent rise.

Vero sees 3.5% drop in Q2 revenue to BRL 420 million
BRAZIL 08:05

Vero sees 3.5% drop in Q2 revenue to BRL 420 million

Brazilian regional telecom operator Vero reported net revenue of BRL 420.4 million for the second quarter of 2026, a 3.5 percent drop year-on-year. The company closed the period with a net loss of BRL 25.6 million, impacted by BRL 139 million in net financial expenses and BRL 122 million in depreciation. EBITDA amounted to BRL 227.4 million (54.1% margin), and adjusted EBITDA reached BRL 232.8 million (55.4% margin), while capex was BRL 133.8 million and net debt totalled BRL 3.06 billion (leverage: 3.3x).

Telesign delivers anti-fraud API for Bancontact Pay app
BELGIUM 08:02

Telesign delivers anti-fraud API for Bancontact Pay app

Proximus Global unit Telesign announced a contract with the Belgian payments company Bancontact to help improve mobile security. The deal integrates Telesign's new Anti-fraud Intelligence platform to deliver real-time risk insights, reinforcing the security of the Bancontact Pay app. 

Blue Label Telecoms expects FY earnings drop amid Cell C restructuring
SOUTH AFRICA 07:55

Blue Label Telecoms expects FY earnings drop amid Cell C restructuring

Blue Label Telecoms expects earnings per share (EPS), headline earnings per share (HEPS) and core HEPS to plunge by more than 20 percent in the year ended 31 May amid accounting adjustments tied to the restructuring and listing of Cell C. In a trading statement issued ahead of its full-year results, Blue Label said EPS is expected to swing from ZAR 2.77 in the previous financial year to a loss between ZAR 5.37 and ZAR 5.43 per share.

Digi Portugal Q2 revenue growth acclerates to 9% on mobile and fibre expansion
PORTUGAL 07:51

Digi Portugal Q2 revenue growth acclerates to 9% on mobile and fibre expansion

Digi expanded its presence in Portugal in the second quarter, reaching 960,000 revenue-generating units (RGUs), an increase of 21.7 percent from 789,000 in Q2 2025. Revenues for the quarter reached EUR 18.7 million, up 8.7 percent year-on-year, while Digi reduced operating costs by 19.4 percent in the same period to EUR 26.1 million.

Rostelecom completes repairs to Kamchyatka-Sakhalin submarine backbone line
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:48

Rostelecom completes repairs to Kamchyatka-Sakhalin submarine backbone line

Russian national operator Rostelecom said it has completed work to repair its submarine backbone line connecting Kamchyatka and Sakhalin. The company restored the functionality of the backbone line and resumed full telecommunications services on 14 August. Despite challenging hydrometeorological conditions, work to improve the onshore fibre-optic line was completed according to the approved schedule.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:46

Yandex B2B Tech revenues rise 32% in H1

Russian internet company Yandex said that revenues at business group Yandex B2B Tech, which provides of AI-based corporate services, rose 32 percent year on year in the first half of 2026 to RUB 28.9 billion. The adjusted EBITDA increased by 45 percent to RUB 6.4 billion. Cloud services revenues grew by 30 percent to RUB 16.7 billion. The Yandex Cloud platform customer base jumped by 64 percent to 64,000, with large businesses remaining the main users of the platform.

BRAZIL 07:46

Telebras rebounds to BRL 29 million Q2 profit

Brazilian state-owned telecommunications company Telebras returned to profitability in the second quarter of 2026, posting a net income of BRL 29.3 million. The result reverses a BRL 46.6 million loss from the same period last year and offsets a negative first quarter. The recovery was primarily propelled by BRL 107.3 million in federal government subsidies provided through its Ministry of Communications management contract, alongside robust revenue expansion. Net operating revenue grew 30.4 percent to BRL

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 07:43

Airtel launches Africa's first commercial Starlink mobile service in DRC

Airtel Africa and Starlink have started Africa's first commercial satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Airtel DRC subscribers with compatible smartphones can connect directly to Starlink's satellite network anywhere they have a clear view of the sky, without any specialist equipment or secondary devices.  Eligible local subscribers and travelers joining the Airtel DRC network can benefit from a free 30-day introductory trial by registering through the MyAirtel App, afte

PHILIPPINES 07:37

Globe launches Pathfinder internship programme for students in Philippines

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has launched the Pathfinder Programme to develop future-ready talent. The operator will provide students with opportunities to build skills, gain industry exposure, and better understand the workplace. Through the 2026 Globe Pathfinder Programme (GPP), implemented under the Ayala Group Summer Internship Program (AGSIP), the company is expanding opportunities for Filipino students to gain practical experience, develop leadership capabilities, and build skills relevant to a

SOUTH AFRICA 07:31

Frogfoot launches ZAR 399 fibre tier for low income suburbs

Open-access fibre provider Frogfoot has launched 'Leap', a new prepaid product offering affordable, contract-free home internet in lower and lower-middle-income suburbs, MyBroadband reported. Roll-out started in Lotus Gardens, a diverse township in western Pretoria. According to Stats SA data, median household incomes in the area range from ZAR 3,000 to ZAR 13,000 per month, with a high-income segment lifting the overall average to around ZAR 19,200 monthly.

MEXICO 07:25

KIO completes Queretaro data centre expansion, eyes further investment

KIO Data Centers announced completion of phases two and three of its QRO2 tier-3 data centre in Mexico, bringing total investment to USD 170 million at its Queretaro Mega Campus. Additionally, the company confirmed plans to invest more than USD 200 million more this year in Mexicon, in the development of new projects in Mexico City, Monterrey and Queretaro. 

NETHERLANDS 07:20

Dutch Mobile Monitor 2026-Q1

The Dutch Mobile Monitor offers a comprehensive analysis covering all facets of the mobile market landscape. This report delves into the mobile services sector, examining offerings from both network operators and virtual service providers, while also assessing network infrastructures and service portfolios.It provides insights into market dynamics including usage trends, market shares, subscriber numbers, and more. Additionally, the report evaluates provider strategies, corporate actions, and emerging technologies such as LTE and 5G. It explores the global implementation of 5G and its implications for the Netherlands, alongside the evolvig landscape of traditional operator portfolios and over-the-top services.Furthermore, it highlights the growing significance of fixed-mobile convergence plans and analyses Q2 2025 financial results to uncover key industry trends. By examining the role of technologies like LTE, WiFi, and streaming services, the report sheds light on the evolving dynamics between mobile network operators, virtual providers, and over-the-top service providers, providing valuable insights into company strategies and market forces shaping the mobile data market.

SOUTH AFRICA 07:17

Icasa drops collusion allegations against Vodacom and MTN

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has retracted its accusation of "collusion" against Vodacom and MTN regarding their joint pushback against new industry rules. The regulator had raised concerns before the parliamentary portfolio committee on communications and digital technologies, noting similarities in how both operators reacted to new regulations introduced in January 2026. Set to take effect in January 2027, the updated rules ban default out-of-bundle (OOB) billing withou

ITALY 07:14

Italy adds blue sticker for marketing gigabit FWA services

Italy is introducing a new blue sticker for fixed-wireless access services that can deliver very high speeds of 1 Gbps download. This adds to the existing system of green, red and yellow stickers used to denote various broadband technologies and speeds. Agcom confirmed the new blue sticker with the letters FWA may be used on such plans that are provided without any speed limits. 

GLOBAL 06:38

Lynk, Omnispace complete merger to form Elveo Mobile

Satellite service providers Lynk and Omnispace have completed their merger and announced the launch of the Elveo Mobile brand to market their direct-to-device mobile services. In addition to mobile phones, Elveo will market satellite connectivity for machines and other devices, providing coverage around the globe in multiple frequency bands. The company promises on-board processing and networking features to help advance communications. 

SWITZERLAND 06:09

Swisscom starts to sell products in MediaMarkt branches

Swisscom has started to sell its products in branches of MediaMarkt in Switzerland for the first time. Through the partnership with MediaMarkt, the company intends to strength its presence in brick-and-mortar retail stores. Swisscom will market its products in ten strategic MediaMarkt branches over the coming weeks, including in Lyssach, Basel, Carouge, Meyrin, Kriens, St. Gallen, Crissier, Dietikon and Zurich Sihlcity.

ASIA 05:55

Digital Edge appoints Paul Macpherson as chief data centre operations officer

Singapore-based pan-Asian data centre developer and operator Digital Edge has appointed Paul Macpherson as chief data centre operations officer as the company expands its data centre platform across Asia-Pacific. Based in Singapore, Macpherson will lead data centre operations across Digital Edge's portfolio and report to John Freeman, group CEO of Digital Edge.

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