O2 UK sets new mobile traffic record during England World Cup match
O2 UK set a new record for traffic on its mobile network 01 July, when England played DR Congo in the World Cup. The mobile operator said traffic was 20.38 percent higher than its last record - another football match, the Champions League final in May. Compared to a normal week, mobile traffic was 27.67 percent higher, as millions of people streamed, followed and reacted to the match during the evening commute. Traffic on the BBC's streaming site iPlayer jumped 380 percent compared to a typical weekday afte
O2 UK sets new mobile traffic record during England World Cup match
O2 UK set a new record for traffic on its mobile network 01 July, when England played DR Congo in the World Cup. The mobile operator said traffic was 20.38 percent higher than its last record - another football match, the Champions League final in May. Compared to a normal week, mobile traffic was 27.67 percent higher, as millions of people streamed, followed and reacted to the match during the evening commute. Traffic on the BBC's streaming site iPlayer jumped 380 percent compared to a typical weekday afte
Google loses final appeal over EU fine for search deals on Android phones
Google has lost its final appeal against an EU decision finding the company abused its dominant market position by bundling its own search engine and apps on Android phones. The EU's Court of Justice confirmed the EUR 4.1 billion competition fine against the company and the earlier appeals decision by the bloc's General Court.
Google loses final appeal over EU fine for search deals on Android phones
Google has lost its final appeal against an EU decision finding the company abused its dominant market position by bundling its own search engine and apps on Android phones. The EU's Court of Justice confirmed the EUR 4.1 billion competition fine against the company and the earlier appeals decision by the bloc's General Court.
Motorola launches eSIM data plan app
Motorola Mobility is launching an international data plan portal powered by travel eSIMs from over 100 carriers globally. The Global Connect app is now accessible in six markets: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru and Chile. A handful of European market releases will take place later in the year. The app requires an eSIM-compatible mobile handset to function correctly, and comes pre-installed on select Motorola smartphones.
Motorola launches eSIM data plan app
Singapore proposes licensing regime for major data centres and cloud providers
Singapore has launched a public consultation on a proposed Digital Infrastructure Bill that would introduce licensing requirements for major data centre and cloud service providers, establish mandatory resilience and incident reporting obligations, and create a separate regulatory framework for data centre sustainability. The ministry of digital development and information (MDDI) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said the legislation is intended to strengthen the security, resilience and e
Singapore proposes licensing regime for major data centres and cloud providers
Apple plans five-model iPhone offensive, boosts foldable production target - report
Apple is preparing its most ambitious iPhone launch schedule in years, with at least five new models planned across late 2026 and the first half of 2027, while increasing production targets for its first foldable iPhone to around 10 million units, according to Nikkei, citing industry sources. The company has reportedly instructed suppliers to prepare components for around 80 million new iPhones for launch in the second half of 2026, including the iPhone Pro, Pro Max and its first foldable model.
Apple plans five-model iPhone offensive, boosts foldable production target - report
Viaplay exits Dutch market in sale to Videoland
Viaplay is exiting the Dutch market in a sale of its business there to Videoland, the streaming service owned by DPG Media. Viaplay said it will receive EUR 142 million (SEK 1.57 billion) for the assets, which will help improve its financial position, while leaving the group able to focus on its core market of the Nordics.
Viaplay exits Dutch market in sale to Videoland
Slovak public broadcaster STVR agrees new terrestrial TV deal with Towercom
Slovak public broadcaster SVRK said it has concluded a new agreement for the distribution of terrestrial television services with the operator Towercom. Four channels from STVR will still air free on the Towercom network, namely Jednotka, Dvojka, Sport and 24. The deal concerns trasnission via public multiplex.
Slovak public broadcaster STVR agrees new terrestrial TV deal with Towercom
Orange Slovakia to disconnect 2G network in 2029
Orange Slovakia said that it plans to disconnect its 2G network at the beginning of 2029, reports Zive.sk. Earlier this week, Slovak Telekom announced that it would switch off its own 2G network by then, too. At the end of October of 2025, O2 Slovakia said that it intended to turn off 2G network at the end of 2028, allocating the frequency bands freed up for use by the LTE and 5G networks.
Orange Slovakia to disconnect 2G network in 2029
Vodafone Spain to trial satellite connectivity for remote Spanish farms
Vodafone Spain has announced plans to test satellite connectivity for agricultural devices. The trials will take place in Almeria, the Spanish region that produces much of Europe's fresh fruit and vegetables. Vodafone said the tests will be conducted in partnership with several food cooperatives, including CASI, with whom the company has an existing relationship for IoT services.
Vodafone Spain to trial satellite connectivity for remote Spanish farms
NAM-CSIRT reports 47% drop in Namibian cyber threats in Q1
The Cybersecurity Constituent Newsletter from the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) points to positive trends in the first quarter of 2026. Mufaro Nesongano, executive for communication and consumer relations, emphasised that Namibia's proactive cybersecurity efforts are paying off. Between January and March, detected cyber vulnerabilities plummeted by 31.3 percent, while reported cyber threat events dropped by 47.3 percent.
NAM-CSIRT reports 47% drop in Namibian cyber threats in Q1
Econet Zimbabwe begins building 100 MW solar plant in push for energy autonomy
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has broken ground for a 100 MW solar and battery power plant scheme, NewsDay reported. It represents one of the nation's largest private-sector investments in renewable energy and serves as the infrastructure centerpiece for the company's 800-acre Econet Tech City. It will supply electricity to Econet's core Harare operations, including its data centres and network infrastructure, mitigating the operational risks of Zimbabwe's unpredictable power grid.
