Google plans 3 new subsea cables linking US and South America via the Caribbean
Google announced plans to build three new submarine cable links spanning South and Central America and the Caribbean. Together with existing subsea routes, the new cables will link Google Cloud locations under a scheme called Americas Connect.
Google plans 3 new subsea cables linking US and South America via the Caribbean
Google announced plans to build three new submarine cable links spanning South and Central America and the Caribbean. Together with existing subsea routes, the new cables will link Google Cloud locations under a scheme called Americas Connect.
MTN sees double-digit growth in H1 revenue, adjusted EPS, plans impairment on Iran stake
MTN Group said it anticipates strong first-half earnings expansion and robust free cash flow generation for the six months ending 30 June, driven by solid commercial execution across its primary African markets. According to a trading statement released to the stock exchange, overall service revenue grew in line with the group's medium-term guidance target of high-teens percentage growth, backed by healthy cash upstreaming from its operating subsidiaries. When full H1 results are released on 24 August, the
MTN sees double-digit growth in H1 revenue, adjusted EPS, plans impairment on Iran stake
MTN Group said it anticipates strong first-half earnings expansion and robust free cash flow generation for the six months ending 30 June, driven by solid commercial execution across its primary African markets. According to a trading statement released to the stock exchange, overall service revenue grew in line with the group's medium-term guidance target of high-teens percentage growth, backed by healthy cash upstreaming from its operating subsidiaries. When full H1 results are released on 24 August, the
Google passes 1 bln monthly users for Gemini app
Google announced it has passed 1 billion monthly active users for its AI assistant Gemini's app. The company said 63 percent of people talk out loud to the app, and one in five use a camera or screen share to communicate with the AI. While most of the adoption was driven by the installation of the Gemini app on Android devices, Google said one in ten users are on an Apple device.
Google passes 1 bln monthly users for Gemini app
Vodafone becomes main sponsor of Ireland Women's Rugby Team
Vodafone Ireland is expanding a partnership with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to become the main sponsor of the Ireland Women's Rugby Team. The agreement runs from July 2026 to 2028, with Vodafone branding appearing on the front of the Ireland Women's jersey. Vodafone has been the main sponsor of Ireland's Men's Rugby Team since 2026. It has also supported women's rugby in Ireland for around 10 years, including supporting the 2027 Women's World Cup in Dublin and sponsoring the Women's Interprovinci
Vodafone becomes main sponsor of Ireland Women's Rugby Team
TIA signs up new members to deliver Data Centre Excellence 9000 standard
Bell Canada is among eighteen new stakeholders enrolled in the upcoming Data Centre Excellence (DCE) 9000 quality framework, intended as a certified baseline for building and operating major data centre projects. DCE 9000 is supervised by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), a trade alliance focused on trusted digital infrastructures. The other new members are Avion Networks, Caterpillar, CBRE, Clayco, E.K. Machine, ESI Total Fuel Management, ITW Formex, LRQA, Netceed, OmniOn Power, Peractio P
TIA signs up new members to deliver Data Centre Excellence 9000 standard
Sky Sports to broadcast 2026 Laver Cup in UK, Ireland
UK broadcaster Sky has announced a new deal with Trident8 for Sky Sports to show all three days of the 2026 Laver Cup from the O2 Arena in London on 25-27 September. The competition will feature 12 of the best men's tennis players in the world in a Europe vs Rest of the World format.
Sky Sports to broadcast 2026 Laver Cup in UK, Ireland
Philo adds discovery+ access for Bundle+ subscribers
Philo, US-based OTT streaming provider, has added Discovery+ content to its Bundle+ subscriptions, allowing customers to access the Discovery+ library directly in the Philo app with immediate effect - with no separate sign-in or second app needed. Philo is also launching a Discovery+ Ad-Free upgrade for USD 8 per month (via philo.com).
Philo adds discovery+ access for Bundle+ subscribers
IQ Fiber boosts South Carolina operations with Orangeburg Fiber acqusition
Florida-based IQ Fiber has acquired the network assets of Orangeburg Fiber, expanding its footprint in South Carolina and extending services to the City of Orangeburg. IQ Fiber is investing in the acquisition and network deployment in Orangeburg, with additional service addresses to come online by end-2026. IQ Fiber offers full-fibre broadband plans from USD 65 per month, with the XGS-PON network supporting symmetric speeds up to 10 Gbps.
IQ Fiber boosts South Carolina operations with Orangeburg Fiber acqusition
Verda appoints CFO
Verda, the company previously known as DataCrunch, has announced its appointment of Mikko Einio as chief financial officer. The European cloud AI provider said Einio has over 20 years of experience at Morgan Stanley and Nokia. The appointment follows a period of rapid growth for Verda as it reached an annualised revenue run rate of approximately USD 120 million in June 2026, representing tenfold growth over the preceding eighteen months.
Verda appoints CFO
India smartphone shipments plunge 11% in Q2 on memory chip shortage
India's smartphone market declined 11.1 percent year-on-year to 33.2 million units in the second quarter of 2026, as the ongoing global memory chip shortage kept component costs elevated and squeezed affordability across price bands, according to a report from IDC. Shipments fell to 64.2 million units in the first half of 2026, which represents a decline of 7.9 percent year-on-year. The report also shows this is the lowest first-half volume in five years, even as market value grew 3.6 percent year-on-year.
India smartphone shipments plunge 11% in Q2 on memory chip shortage
Disney+ becomes global streaming home of Formula E
Disney+, ESPN and Formula E have agreed a new multi-year deal for Disney+ to become the worldwide stream home for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in 144 markets, starting with the 2026/27 season. This includes the US market, where it will stream alongside ESPN+.
