Spotify premium subscribers grow 9 percent to 300 million in Q2
Spotify has reported total revenue of EUR 4.8 billion for the second quarter of 2026, up 14 percent year-on-year, as the number of premium subscribers grew by 9 percent to reach 300 million, from 276 million a year earlier. Total monthly active users (MAUs) were up 12 percent year-on-year to 777 million, while ad-supported, free users increased 14 percent year-on-year to 494 million.
Spotify premium subscribers grow 9 percent to 300 million in Q2
Spotify has reported total revenue of EUR 4.8 billion for the second quarter of 2026, up 14 percent year-on-year, as the number of premium subscribers grew by 9 percent to reach 300 million, from 276 million a year earlier. Total monthly active users (MAUs) were up 12 percent year-on-year to 777 million, while ad-supported, free users increased 14 percent year-on-year to 494 million.
Avaya picks former Red Hat director to succeed outgoing CEO
Former Red Hat board director Jeff Clarke has accepted an appointment as enterprise software vendor Avaya's incoming chief executive officer. Clarke will succeed the current CEO, Patrick Dennis, who will transition into a new role as Avaya's executive chair. Dennis is credited with delivering on Avaya's product objectives during a tenure that started in 2024, including the launch of its AI-powered CX and contact centre as a service offering, Avaya Infinity, and its critical voice core infrastructure, Avaya
Avaya picks former Red Hat director to succeed outgoing CEO
Former Red Hat board director Jeff Clarke has accepted an appointment as enterprise software vendor Avaya's incoming chief executive officer. Clarke will succeed the current CEO, Patrick Dennis, who will transition into a new role as Avaya's executive chair. Dennis is credited with delivering on Avaya's product objectives during a tenure that started in 2024, including the launch of its AI-powered CX and contact centre as a service offering, Avaya Infinity, and its critical voice core infrastructure, Avaya
China Mobile confirms plans to sell 'small portion' of True stake
Thai operator True has clarified media reports regarding a potential disposal of shares by its stakeholder China Mobile. True says China Mobile does not intend to sell its entire 7.81 percent stake in the Thai operator. China Mobile is currently considering the sale of "only a small portion" of its shareholding as part of its investment portfolio management, subject to market conditions and other relevant factors.
China Mobile confirms plans to sell 'small portion' of True stake
Softbank quarterly revenues up 9% to record JPY 1.8 trillion
Japanese operator Softbank has confirmed its full-year forecasts and a small rise in its dividend after reporting results for the fiscal first quarter to June higher year-on-year. Revenues rose 9.4 percent year-on-year to a record JPY 1.815 trillion, driven by demand for AI and digital transformation products in the enterprise market and expansion of the e-commerce business and PayPay services. Adjusted EBITDA increased 7.9 percent to JPY 508 billion, and Softbank achieved a net profit for shareholders of J
Softbank quarterly revenues up 9% to record JPY 1.8 trillion
SB Telecom, SC Zeus, Robust HPC to jointly deploy AI data centres in Southeast Asia
SB Telecom Singapore, a SoftBank subsidiary, has partnered with SC Zeus Data Centres, and Robust HPC to jointly deploy AI data centres across Southeast Asia. This partnership focuses on two primary pillars, including GPU infrastructure supply, build, and operation; alongside dedicated AIDC construction and development in the region.
SB Telecom, SC Zeus, Robust HPC to jointly deploy AI data centres in Southeast Asia
Play announces smartphone bestsellers for H1
Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, announced the bestselling smartphones in its shops in the first half of 2026. In alphabetical order, the list includes the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256 GB, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 8/256 GB, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 8/256 GB and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15.
Play announces smartphone bestsellers for H1
Babilon-Mobile launches VoLTE services
Tajikistan operator Babilon-Mobile announced that VoLTE service is now available on its network. In August 2025, Babilon-Mobile announced it had completed the first stage of its network modernisation programme, implementing new technologies and services. The network upgrade supported the launch of VoLTE and VoWI-Fi services and prepared for the introduction of 5G technology.
Babilon-Mobile launches VoLTE services
LoRaWAN adds automated device enrolment and stronger guidance on LoRa relays
LoRa Alliance has introduced new specifications to support automated device enrolment along with new technical guidance on extended coverage perimeters in LoRaWAN IoT fleets. The innovations are codified in two formal specifications, TS014 and TS018, as well as a new technical guidance document.
LoRaWAN adds automated device enrolment and stronger guidance on LoRa relays
Netgem posts 8% rise in revenue, current operating income triples to over EUR 1 mln
France-based content-as-a-service provider Netgem said it is confident about the business outlook for the second half of the year after reporting higher revenue and improved profitability for the six months to June. Total revenue increased 8 percent year-on-year to EUR 16.7 million across the company's two business lines, which serve telecom operators with content-as-a-service platforms and media owners with digital content tools. Both recurring (+4%) and non-recurring (+24%) revenue streams recorded growth
Netgem posts 8% rise in revenue, current operating income triples to over EUR 1 mln
Russian public cloud infrastructure market forecast to triple by 2030
The public cloud infrastructure (IaaS) market in Russia was worth RUB 96 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to RUB 241 billion by 2030, reports Comnews from a study by Apple Hills Digital, a consulting and research company specialising in IT market analytics and digital strategy. AI is becoming the main growth driver: more than 80 percent of companies note its impact on resource consumption. The average annual growth rate is approximately 20 percent.
Russian public cloud infrastructure market forecast to triple by 2030
Kyivstar introduces Verification API for businesses
Ukrainian operator Kyivstar introduced to its B2B customers a new method of user verification using the Verification API. The option allows businesses to verify customers on websites and applications, for access to services or accounts, confirmation of transactions and other processes, using the customer's mobile number.
