KPN outperforms Dutch mobile market in Q2, extends lead to third of retail revenues
KPN extended its lead on the Dutch mobile market in the second quarter, growing to over a third of retail service revenues after adding the most new customers in the quarter. The total market grew less than 1 percent year-on-year to EUR 1.03 billion in service revenues, with growth at KPN and MVNOs offsetting lower revenues for Vodafone and Odido, according to the latest research from Telecompaper.
KPN outperforms Dutch mobile market in Q2, extends lead to third of retail revenues
KPN extended its lead on the Dutch mobile market in the second quarter, growing to over a third of retail service revenues after adding the most new customers in the quarter. The total market grew less than 1 percent year-on-year to EUR 1.03 billion in service revenues, with growth at KPN and MVNOs offsetting lower revenues for Vodafone and Odido, according to the latest research from Telecompaper.
Korea outlines plans for 'AI for Everyone' services from SKT, Kakao and KT
South Korea's ministry of science and ICT (MSIT) has held a meeting with the three consortia selected for its 'AI for Everyone' project, with the companies outlining plans to launch services for the public by the end of 2026. The SK Telecom (SKT), Kakao and Korea Telecom (KT) consortia presented their respective service development plans, including prototype demonstrations, at the meeting. MSIT also outlined preparations for the public launch, covering links with public AI agents, privacy and security measu
Korea outlines plans for 'AI for Everyone' services from SKT, Kakao and KT
South Korea's ministry of science and ICT (MSIT) has held a meeting with the three consortia selected for its 'AI for Everyone' project, with the companies outlining plans to launch services for the public by the end of 2026. The SK Telecom (SKT), Kakao and Korea Telecom (KT) consortia presented their respective service development plans, including prototype demonstrations, at the meeting. MSIT also outlined preparations for the public launch, covering links with public AI agents, privacy and security measu
Tesco Mobile ends 2025 with 5.9 mln customers; as revenue grows 11%
UK MVNO Tesco Mobile, JV between supermarket retailer Tesco and Virgin Media O2, has reported revenue of GBP 1.23 billion for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, up 11 percent from GBP 1.11 billion in 2024. Growth in the pre-paid segment was driven by increased trade in premium handsets. Tesco Mobile ended 2025 with a total of 5.9 million customers, up from 5.7 million at end-2024; of which 4.6 million were post-paid customers, up 7 percent from 4.3 million a year earlier. The pre-paid customer base remained
Tesco Mobile ends 2025 with 5.9 mln customers; as revenue grows 11%
ITU outlines digital policy priorities at Nassau forum
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced that participants at the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum 2026 (WTPF-26) in Nassau adopted five non-binding opinions on priority issues for the global digital agenda. The three-day event focused on the digital divide, sustainability, resilience, space connectivity and innovation ahead of the ITU's Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) in two months' time.
ITU outlines digital policy priorities at Nassau forum
Dazn shows Senshi live combat sport events worldwide
Sports streaming platform Dazn has announced a new global broadcast agreement with Senshi, international combat sports promotions group, to make Senshi's live fight events available for free on Dazn. Senshi international live fights will be shown live worldwide on Dazn from 05 September, starting with the Senshi 33 Grand Prix and followed on 05 December with Senshi 34 Grand Prix.
Dazn shows Senshi live combat sport events worldwide
Iraqi CMC shuts Korek Telecom offices in three more provinces
Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has closed Korek Telecom offices and centres in Kirkuk, Nineveh and Salah al-Din governorates, PeregrafNews reported. Executed by the CMC's Northern Region office alongside the National Security Service, the enforcement sweep shut down offices on Republic Street and Governorate Street in Kirkuk, as well as sites on both sides of Mosul in Nineveh, including the Al-Nour, Cultural Complex, Sumer, New Mosul and Dawasa areas.
Iraqi CMC shuts Korek Telecom offices in three more provinces
Gamma revenue grows 4% in H1 as Waterland plans higher takeover offer
Gamma Communications has reported revenue of GBP 330 million for the six months to 30 June 2026, up 4 percent from GBP 316.6 million in 1st-half 2025. Gross profit was up 4 percent year-on-year to GBP 178.1 million, from GBP 172 million; with adjusted EBITDA up 2 percent to GBP 72.5 million, from GBP 70.9 million. Profit before tax for the six months was GBP 50.1 million, up 15 percent from GBP 43.5 million a year earlier; with adjusted PBT down 3 percent to GBP 59.2 million, from GBP 61 million.
Gamma revenue grows 4% in H1 as Waterland plans higher takeover offer
Malawian government launches new telecoms tower in Lilongwe Nyanja
Malawian ICT minister Shadric Namalomba has officially launched the Kalira Telecommunications Tower in Lilongwe Nyanja as part of the government's Last Mile Rural Connectivity Project to benefit underserved communities and help close the digital divide. Namalomba said that 35 such towers are operational nationwide, with five recently completed, including the Kalira site. Five more towers are being built as part of a scheme to erect 136 towers, sixteen of which are due for completion during the current finan
Malawian government launches new telecoms tower in Lilongwe Nyanja
Isar Aerospace hails launch services watershed with second flight from Norway facility
Germany-based Isar Aerospace has dispatched a payload containing five small satellites into orbit, marking a key milestone for its bid to provide commercial launch services domiciled in Europe. Isar's satellite payload departed Norway's Andoya Space Station on 05 September. The mission represents Isar's second spaceflight since its inception eight or so years ago.
Isar Aerospace hails launch services watershed with second flight from Norway facility
Digital Edge tops out BOM2, breaks ground on BOM3 at Navi Mumbai data centre campus
Digital Edge reports it has reached two construction milestones at its Navi Mumbai data centre campus, with the BOM2 building reaching structural completion and construction beginning on BOM3. The two facilities are being developed alongside the existing BOM1 data centre.
Digital Edge tops out BOM2, breaks ground on BOM3 at Navi Mumbai data centre campus
Tanzania, Kenya strengthen regulatory cooperation in satellite communications
The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has conducted a two-day benchmarking visit to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to exchange experiences and best practices in satellite communications regulation, with a focus on Low Earth Orbit technologies. Discussions covered regulatory and licensing frameworks, spectrum management, compliance mechanisms and emerging policy considerations regarding the integration of satellite broadband into national telecommunications ecosystems. As LEO co
