Siminn buys back 2 mln own shares in week starting 27 July
ICELAND 11:49

Siminn buys back 2 mln own shares in week starting 27 July

Icelandic operator Siminn has provided information about the progress of the share buyback scheme declared to Nasdaq Iceland on 15 May 2026. The plan is valid for eighteen months or until the 2027 AGM and the maximum sum that Siminn will repurchase is ISK 500 million. In the week starting 27 July, the operator bought 2.11 million of its own shares at a purchase price of ISK 26.91 million.

Nova repurchases 18 mln shares under buyback plan
ICELAND 11:26

Nova repurchases 18 mln shares under buyback plan

Icelandic operator Nova has published details of the progress of the share buyback plan that it declared to the stock exchange on 29 June 2026. In the week starting 27 July 2026, the operator bought back 1.47 million of its own shares for ISK 5.60 million. Nova has now purchased a total of 17.77 million of its own shares, or 0.52 percent of its total share capital.

Italian retail sales dip 0.1% in June, online up 28% YoY
ITALY 11:20

Italian retail sales dip 0.1% in June, online up 28% YoY

Italy's retail sales fell 0.1 percent in value and volume in June compared to May, according to the latest preliminary data from national statistics office Istat. Shoes, leather goods and travel items declined 1.2 percent while thelargest increases were recorded in electric household appliances, audio-video equipment (+14.2%) and computers and telecommunications equipment (+12.6%).

Salam obtains Tier 2 managed security operations centre service licence from National Cybersecurity Authority
SAUDI ARABIA 11:08

Salam obtains Tier 2 managed security operations centre service licence from National Cybersecurity Authority

Saudi operator, Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam) has announced that it received a five-year license from the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), authorising the company to provide Tier 2 Managed Security Operations Center (MSOC) services.

Zain takes part in Injaz Kuwait internship fair
KUWAIT 11:02

Zain takes part in Injaz Kuwait internship fair

Zain Kuwait says it has participated in Injaz Kuwait's annual Internship Fair, offering university students and new graduates a first-hand look at telecom and technology careers, as well as the company's training programmes. Injaz is a non-profit organisation fostering youth education and training in workforce readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Zain's booth attracted attendees interested in gaining early workplace experience and presented the Zain Future University Network (FUN) Programme,

SK Hynix and Sandisk unveil high-bandwidth flash memory specification
GLOBAL 10:53

SK Hynix and Sandisk unveil high-bandwidth flash memory specification

SK Hynix and Sandisk have officially unveiled an open flash storage specification poised to realise bandwidth advances already seen in the dynamic RAM memory segment. The partners are preparing to publish the inaugural spec for a standardised flash storage protocol dubbed High Bandwidth Flash (HBF). The standard will be presented this week at the Future of Memory and Storage event in Santa Clara from 04 to 06 August.

POTRAZ data protection officer licence fees attract criticism
ZIMBABWE 10:44

POTRAZ data protection officer licence fees attract criticism

A government policy requiring every organisation that handles personal data to secure annual licences from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has sparked a widespread backlash from analysts and industry leaders, Bulawayo24 reported. Critics warn that the mandatory compliance fees could place severe financial strain on a wide range of institutions including businesses, churches, schools and non-profit organisations, with the ultimate cost passed down to consumers thro

Netherlands digital agency plans 6G research demo in September
NETHERLANDS 10:29

Netherlands digital agency plans 6G research demo in September

The digital infrastructure agency in the Netherlands, RDI is organising a 6G event 23 September in Amersfoort to show off the national 6G test bed and various 6G field labs around the country. Available to follow also online, the meeting is part of 'Digitalisation Week' and is organised in cooperation with the Do IoT Fieldlab in Delft and research institute TNO. 

EcoCash launches Diaspora Wallet at UK Zimfest
ZIMBABWE 10:28

EcoCash launches Diaspora Wallet at UK Zimfest

EcoCash has launched its Diaspora Wallet at Zimfest in Nottingham, UK, on 25 July. The service allows Zimbabweans living abroad to directly pay for goods and services back home. Users can top up their digital wallets using international Visa and Mastercard debit or credit cards. For the initial rollout, customers based in the UK and South Africa can also fund their accounts via Sasai Money Transfer.

Yettel and Cetin Hungary grow FY revenue to EUR 666 mln
HUNGARY 10:17

Yettel and Cetin Hungary grow FY revenue to EUR 666 mln

Yettel Hungary and Cetin Hungary ended 2025 with revenue of EUR 666 million, a slight increase from the EUR 654 million registered a year earlier. According to parent company E& PPF Telecom Group, EBITDA in Hungary increased in the same period from EUR 144 million to EUR 169 million, while capex rose from EUR 39 million to EUR 48 million. Total assets were worth EUR 731 million.

Nilesat secures Tier 4 re-certification for Cairo teleport
EGYPT 10:13

Nilesat secures Tier 4 re-certification for Cairo teleport

The World Teleport Association (WTA) has announced that Egyptian satellite company Nilesat has achieved Tier 4 re-certification of its Cairo Teleport in Egypt. Nilesat CEO Sameh Katta said that obtaining this certificate from an independent, reputable international organisation reflects the distinguished services the company provides to its customers. Nilesat has also started developing its own on-premises AI support agent, initially designed as a management tool but expected to expand its capabilities to s

Turkic states plan 1st joint satellite launch in 2027
ASIA 10:12

Turkic states plan 1st joint satellite launch in 2027

The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) is set to launch its first joint satellite, OTS-SAT, in 2027, according to Report.az, citing Kazakhstan's Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development. It was noted that the project was discussed between Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, Zhaslan Madiyev, and OTS Secretary-General Kubanychbek Omuraliev. The satellite is being developed by Kazakh engineers and specialists at the Assembly and Test

BRAZIL 10:11

Brasil TecPar sees 22% surge in Q2 revenue

Brasil TecPar reported a 22.2 percent year-over-year surge in net operating revenue for the second quarter of 2026 to BRL 528.0 million, driven by acquisitions at the broadband provider. The revenues reached BRL 1.05 billion for H1 2026. Enhanced operational efficiency pushed adjusted EBITDA up 31.2 percent to BRL 279.0 million in Q2, achieving a record margin of 52.8 percent. However, high interest rates, inflation-adjusted debt, and an 85.7 percent spike in depreciation/amortization resulted in a Q2 net l

LATVIA 10:09

LMT Finance gets licence to expand consumer credit services

Latvia's LMT Group said that its subsidiary LMT Finance has received a licence from the Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) to provide credit services to customers. The licence enables the company to start providing non-bank financing services.

ANGOLA 10:07

Angola approves USD 9 million Japanese grant to expand digital TV network

The Angolan National Assembly has unanimously passed a donation agreement with Japan, securing a JPY 1.5 billion (USD 9 million) grant to modernise the country's digital terrestrial television (DTT) network. According to the Secretary of State Esmeralda Mendonca, the funds will upgrade broadcast systems in southern Angola, broaden media coverage, and optimise radio spectrum efficiency, reported Jornal de Angola. Parliamentary approval was required due to customs and tax exemptions outlined in the agreement,

BRAZIL 10:06

Brazil adds 1.4 mln mobile lines in June as 5G reaches 24% adoption

Official data from the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) shows Brazil added 1.4 million mobile subscriptions in June, expanding the country's total base to 277.8 million. 4G continues to lead overall connectivity at 63.9 percent while 5G adoption has climbed to 24.2 percent. Market leadership remains unchanged, with Vivo maintaining the top spot (37.8%), followed by Claro (33.2%) and TIM Brasil (22.3%).

IRAQ 10:05

Iran and Iraq team up to offer free internet for Arbaeen pilgrims

Iran and Iraq have agreed to provide free internet services for participants in the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein and both countries are strengthening communications infrastructure ahead of the annual religious gathering, Tehran Times reported. Iran's ICT minister Sattar Hashemi announced that technical measures have been implemented to improve network capacity and ensure reliable connectivity for the millions of pilgrims traveling to holy sites in Iraq.

GLOBAL 09:51

Technetix names ex-Corning VP as European sales officer

Broadband infrastructure specialist Technetix has named Abhishek Sandhir, formerly a regional vice president at Corning, to serve as chief sales officer at its European sub-division. Sandhir began in his new role on 03 August, seemingly taking over from the previous European sales lead, Phil Scott, who is launching his own venture focused on business transformations, according to a LinkedIn post. 

SPAIN 09:46

Digi Spain tops 1 mln ported lines in year to date

Digi Spain said it exceeded the milestone of 1 million lines through number porting in the first seven months of 2026, up 15 percent from the same period a year earlier. In total, the operator recorded more than 1,049,800 ported numbers in the January to July period, including over 119,000 mobile lines and 19,800 fixed ones in July alone, the 23 straight month with more than 100,000 line changes, dating back to September 2024.

PHILIPPINES 09:44

Globe Telecom reports PHP 510 million in energy savings from sustainable network initiatives

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has announced it has achieved more than PHP 510 million in energy savings in 2025 through investments in energy-efficient network infrastructure and related technologies. Globe also reports that its Green Network programme contributed to the savings through the deployment of 20,800 energy-efficient technologies across its operations in 2025. These measures were implemented to reduce energy consumption across its network and facilities.

ETHIOPIA 09:42

Ethio Telecom plants 250,000 seedlings as part of 'Green Legacy' campaign

Ethio Telecom has launched its eighth nationwide Green Legacy campaign, planting 250,000 more seedlings while showcasing a sustainability strategy covering power for telecom infrastructure from renewable sources, electric mobility, and energy-efficient digital networks. The scheme was launched simultaneously in Addis Ababa and the operator's eighteen regional offices under the national 'Planting Hope' campaign and Ethio Telecom's 'For a Green Ethiopia' project, uniting over 3,500 employees and partners.

KENYA 09:35

Airtel Money Kenya brings in Bizna Wallet for small firms

Airtel Money Kenya has introduced Bizna Wallet to help small enterprises manage their finances through a simple, secure and efficient digital platform. Airtel Money Kenya Acting MD Michael Bonke said Bizna Wallet was developed to solve everyday financial management challenges. It is aimed at kiosk owners, market traders, motorcycle taxi riders, minibus operators and other micro-businesses, enabling them to separate business income from personal funds, monitor daily sales, receive mini-statements, receive pa

KENYA 09:28

Safaricom launches Pata More value campaign

Safaricom has launched the Pata More value campaign. Mobile users can benefit from enhanced data packages, including 250 MB for KES 20 valid for 24 hours instead of 150 MB, 1.5 GB for KES 99 valid for 24 hours instead of 1 GB, and double value on the KES 1,000 monthly data bundle, which expands to 21.5GB from 10GB.  The free transaction limit for Pochi la Biashara under Pochi Kadogo rises from KES 100 to KES 200, capping fees for transactions above KES 200 at KES 50 for the next 90 days, and introducing fas

NETHERLANDS 09:25

Prime Video added to Dutch TV ratings research

Amazon Prime Video is being added to the video measurements conducted by NMO in the Netherlands. The ad-supported Prime Video viewing time will form part of the 'Video Totaal' viewing figures collected by NMO, alongside other live TV and on-demand video platforms. Amazon Ads also is joining the industry group Screenforce and participating in the NMO's viewing research. 

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