Rogers offers free satellite connectivity for wildfire-affected customers
CANADA 13:32

Rogers offers free satellite connectivity for wildfire-affected customers

Rogers Communications has activated free Rogers Satellite for all Rogers mobile customers, including businesses and government, across British Columbia as wildfires continues to burn. This will pilot how satellite-to-mobile technology can support public safety and help residents and communities stay connected in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. 

Senegal's mobile price index records 16% decrease in Q2 driven by Orange
SENEGAL 13:24

Senegal's mobile price index records 16% decrease in Q2 driven by Orange

Senegal's IPSM report, which tracks price changes for mobile voice and data plans, found a 15.6 percent year-on-year decrease in the average price level for the three months to June, following a 16.6 percent drop in the first quarter. According to telecom authority ARTP, this decline continued to be caused entirely by a lower price level across the three usage profiles associated with high data consumption. Orange lowered prices by 24.5 percent on average, with the rate of decline unchanged from the first q

Vodafone says poor mobile connectivity holding back UK productivity
UNITED KINGDOM 13:14

Vodafone says poor mobile connectivity holding back UK productivity

New research from VodafoneThree shows that Brits are lacking the connectivity to work on-the-go effectively; with one third feeling unable to leave their home or office Wi-Fi, and 46 percent spending most of the working day at a desk as a result of this lack of flexibility. This extends into the weekend, with 34 percent of Brits saying they could shorten their 'to do' list by being more productive on-the-go. VodafoneThree's research shows that Brits could unlock over three weeks a year of unproductive time

Vodacom assists Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority to attract capital
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 13:00

Vodacom assists Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority to attract capital

Vodacom Tanzania and the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The agreement pairs Tiseza's mandate to attract and coordinate investment with Vodacom's digital connectivity and enterprise services. By streamlining tech-enabled services for investors, they aim to improve the ease of doing business and to support Tanzania's position as a destination for foreign and local capital.

MTN South Sudan launches 'MTN Shabab Nation' youth platform with introductory perks
SOUTH SUDAN 12:12

MTN South Sudan launches 'MTN Shabab Nation' youth platform with introductory perks

MTN South Sudan has launched MTN Shabab Nation, a digital lifestyle product for young people aged fifteen to 25 years old, and is offering introductory perks. The platform provides connectivity benefits, educational resources, entertainment and youth rewards and supports career opportunities, personal development and digital engagement among South Sudanese youth. Over 70 percent of South Sudan's population is under the age of 30.

South Yorkshire pilots new on-demand public bus transport service
UNITED KINGDOM 10:52

South Yorkshire pilots new on-demand public bus transport service

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has partnered with Via Transportation, provider of technology for public transport networks, to launch a new on-demand public transport service in South Yorkshire. The pilot OnDemand service run for 12 months from start-August 2026 across Rotherham and Doncaster. Passengers can book shared bus trips through the OnDemand app up to one week by phone, or by phone - with no fixed timetables or routes. 

Swedish watchdog probes Colt Technology Services over possible number spoofing
SWEDEN 10:36

Swedish watchdog probes Colt Technology Services over possible number spoofing

Sweden's telecoms regulator, PTS, said it is investigating whether or not Colt Technology Services is complying with the requirement to stop calls from abroad that appear to come from Swedish mobile phone numbers. Operators should check first that the mobile number is not being used abroad. The foreign call monitoring requirements came into force in March 2025.

NDA donates over 1,500 devices to tackle digital exclusion
UNITED KINGDOM 10:35

NDA donates over 1,500 devices to tackle digital exclusion

The UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has donated over 1,500 surplus devices since 2021 to charities and schools across the NW of England. It has donated the mobile phones, laptops, iPads and monitors to around 50 organisations across Cumbria, Lancaster, Manchester and Warrington. The donated devices help tackle digital exclusion, with NDA employees helping to identify which organisations will benefit most from the donations. 

Egypt's ICT minister, parliamentary committee meet over mobile registration security
EGYPT 10:11

Egypt's ICT minister, parliamentary committee meet over mobile registration security

Egypt's ICT minister Raafat Hendy met with members of the parliamentary ICT committee alongside Mohamed Shamroukh, executive president of the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) to discuss recent reports of unauthorized mobile line registrations and the regulatory actions underway to address the issue. During the meeting, officials reviewed NTRA's response to complaints and outlined new measures designed to tighten controls over Sim card sales and activation.

Verizon delivers cellular connectivity for Midland Odessa buses in Texas
UNITED STATES 09:36

Verizon delivers cellular connectivity for Midland Odessa buses in Texas

Verizon Business has signed a contract with the Midland Odessa Urban Transit District to provide bus routes across Midland and Odessa, in Texas, with connectivity. The company has replaced legacy radio systems with cellular-based technology to eliminate connectivity gaps across the Permian Basin. The EZ-Rider service operates fixed-route bus services, ADA paratransit, and the EZ-Connect commuter service between Midland and Odessa - supporting around 250,000 residents across the two cities.

Algerian government mandates WhatsApp accounts stay linked to local phone numbers
ALGERIA 09:29

Algerian government mandates WhatsApp accounts stay linked to local phone numbers

Algeria's ICT ministry has issued a formal notice to Meta, demanding that all local WhatsApp accounts remain tied to verified local phone numbers following privacy concerns over the platform's upcoming 'Usernames' feature, Ecofin reported. The ministry said that it does not oppose the privacy feature but is concerned that unlinked accounts could compromise traceability. Consequently, Algerian authorities are demanding that all local WhatsApp accounts remain tethered to a valid, verified mobile number regist

Vodacom Group makes board leadership changes as chairman retires
AFRICA 09:16

Vodacom Group makes board leadership changes as chairman retires

Vodacom Group has announced changes at its board of directors, including the retirement of board chairman Saki Macozoma next year and his succession by lead independent director Khumo Shuenyane. In accordance with bourse listing requirements and the company's policy limiting board tenure to ten years, Macozoma will step down at the July 2027 annual general meeting. Macozoma has served on the board since July 2017, guiding the company through its Vision 2025 and Vision 2030 strategic phases. 

ARMENIA 09:11

Ucom supports the 2nd phase of ArmDrone's FPV drone educational programme

Armenian operator Ucom said that it has supported the ArmDrone community to launch the second phase of its free educational programme concerning First-Person View (FPV) drones for teenagers. As part of the programme, participants took part in a practical training session featuring outdoor flight exercises. More than 500 applications were submitted for the second phase of the programme.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:07

Megafon upgrades networks at airports and railway stations

Russian operator Megafon has upgraded its networks at airports and railway stations across the country since the beginning of this year as passengers flows expand, reports Kommersant. Measures have included deploying new base stations, refarming, the addition of spectrum resources, and boosts to indoor network coverage at passenger terminals. The coverage of its networks has been raised by 53 percent.

GLOBAL 09:03

Smith Micro brings SafePath to consumer app stores

Smith Micro Software has launched an app store edition of its family controls and safety suite tailored to mobile handsets and other consumer devices. Dubbed SafePath Connect, the product is designed to be listed on various app stores on a standalone basis while delivering similar features to the white-label SafePath distribution, which tends to be deployed via MNOs. Key features include real-time location services, parental controls and screen time thresholds.

SWITZERLAND 08:56

Mobilezone lifts FY forecast for MNVO postpaid customer growth after positive H1

Mobilezone is raising its forecast for full year MNVO postpaid customer growth to 260,000 from the 250,000 prediction communicated in March. The lift in outlook follows positive results in the first half of the fiscal year from its MNVO business, which is the core of mobilezone's strategy to boost recurring revenue. The number of active postpaid subscriptions at the TalkTalk and Digital Republic brands rose by 23,300 from 219,900 on 31 December 2025 to 243,100 on 30 June 2026.

BRAZIL 08:55

Claro Brasil deploys 5.5G and Wi-Fi 6 at Sao Paulo's Nubank Parque

Claro Brasil has signed on as the official technology supplier and sponsor for Sao Paulo's Nubank Parque arena. The deal comes with a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade to a commercial 5.5G (5G Advanced) network featuring mmWave spectrum alongside a high-density Wi-Fi 6 network capable of handling 65,000 concurrent user connections across 792 access points.

UNITED STATES 08:35

Apple launches training and demonstration space near Houston manufacturing plant

Apple has formally opened a new training and demonstration facility in Houston, Texas focused on manufacturing processes. The 20,000-square-foot (1,860-square-metre) Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) is Apple's second such facility, following the launch of Detroit's Apple Manufacturing Academy in August 2025.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:31

Over 150 rural 4G mast upgrades activated through UK's Shared Rural Network

The UK government confirmed that more than 150 government-funded 4G mast upgrades are now live through the Shared Rural Network (SRN). This brings 4G network coverage from EE, Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone/3 UK to some of the hardest-to-reach rural areas across the UK. This includes areas across the Scottish Islands and Highlands, Dyfed-Powys, North Wales, Cumbria and Northumberland. 

KYRGYZSTAN 08:28

Beeline Kyrgyzstan invites bids to run 4 Bishkek retail outlets

The operator Sky Mobile, trading under the Beeline Kyrgyzstan brand, has announced an invitation for potential partners to run its retail outlets. It seeks partners to operate its shops and service centres in four shopping centres in the city of Bishkek.

BELARUS 08:16

Life Belarus extends 5G roaming to 8 more countries

Life Belarus has announced that its 5G roaming services have become available in eight more countries, namely Austria, Vietnam, Italy, Qatar, China, Cyprus, Romania and Montenegro. This brings the total number of countries where 5G roaming is available to 39, after Life started offering them in Poland, Spain and Russia in May.

KAZAKHSTAN 08:11

Huawei starts selling Pura90s smartphones in Kazakhstan

Huawei has introduced its Huawei Pura90s flagship smartphone line to customers in Kazakhstan, reports Profit.kz. The range includes the Pura90s Pro and Pura90s Pro Max models. They will go on sale from 14 August at the Huawei Official Store in Almaty and from Huawei official partners. Prices will start at KZT 399,990. 

PANAMA 08:05

Panama receives no offers for 3rd mobile operator licence

Panama has received no takers for its offer of a third mobile network operator concession in the country. Following a call for expressions of interest in June, the application period closed with no proposals, the regulatory agency Asep announced. It will review the process before deciding whether to issue a second call.

GLOBAL 08:04

Global smartwatch unit shipments rise 6% in Q2 despite slowdown in basic category - Omdia

Global shipments of smartwatch devices rose 6 percent year-on-year in Q2, according to the latest Omdia figures. The annual increase was largely attributed to strength in the advanced sports segment. Smartwatches with basic feature profiles fell 3 percent amid waning appeal, particularly in India where an earlier surge in shipments seems to have lapsed. 

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