Apple outperforms market with sales up 17% in March quarter
Apple reported better-than-expected sales growth in its fiscal second quarter to March, with revenues up 17 percent year-on-year to USD 111.2 billion. That included record revenue for the iPhone and services. The company's net profit rose 19 percent to USD 29.6 billion, and Apple increased its quarterly dividend 4 percent to USD 0.27 per share.
Apple outperforms market with sales up 17% in March quarter
Apple reported better-than-expected sales growth in its fiscal second quarter to March, with revenues up 17 percent year-on-year to USD 111.2 billion. That included record revenue for the iPhone and services. The company's net profit rose 19 percent to USD 29.6 billion, and Apple increased its quarterly dividend 4 percent to USD 0.27 per share.
Banglalink offers free data to users affected by network disruptions and power cuts
Banglalink has introduced a 1GB free data offer to support customers in areas of Bangladesh experiencing frequent mobile network disruptions caused by ongoing power outages. This initiative is designed to assist users navigating the current fuel crisis.
Banglalink offers free data to users affected by network disruptions and power cuts
Banglalink has introduced a 1GB free data offer to support customers in areas of Bangladesh experiencing frequent mobile network disruptions caused by ongoing power outages. This initiative is designed to assist users navigating the current fuel crisis.
Telefonica opens Toledo technology hub
Telefonica has opened a Talent and Technology Centre in Toledo aimed at boosting innovation, advancing digital transformation and creating skilled jobs in Spain's central Castilla-La Mancha region. The facility is part of the company's wider network of similar centres and will operate as a collaborative hub linking businesses, public institutions and universities, with a focus on applied innovation and real-world technology projects.
Telefonica opens Toledo technology hub
Banglalink, Romoni launch digital income initiative for women service providers
Banglalink and beauty-tech platform Romoni have signed a partnership deal to boost digital income opportunities for women service providers. The project will provide women with additional income streams, digital skills, and financial inclusion. Under this agreement, participants will be trained to perform digital mobile recharges using their smartphones, allowing them to earn commissions as a secondary source of income.
Banglalink, Romoni launch digital income initiative for women service providers
Disney wins Swedish rights for Uefa Champions League, renews Europa and Conference rights for Sweden and Denmark
Disney said it has obtained the rights to show Uefa Champions League men's football matches on streaming service Disney+ in Sweden for the first time and has renewed its Uefa Europa League and Uefa Conference League rights for Sweden and Denmark until 2031. This follows the recent launch of ESPN on Disney Plus, bringing high-quality live broadcasts, expert analysis and in-depth coverage throughout the season. Major fixtures will have Swedish and Danish language commentary and studio shows.
Disney wins Swedish rights for Uefa Champions League, renews Europa and Conference rights for Sweden and Denmark
Tigo Sports picks Ateme for Paraguayan football streaming upgrade
Video compression software specialist Ateme said it has upgraded the video infrastructure of Paraguayan sports broadcaster Tigo Sports to enhance the latter's live football streaming quality. The deployment includes Ateme's Titan Live encoding and Titan Mux multiplexing products, along with the Pilot Manager orchestration platform, enabling centralized management of video operations.
Tigo Sports picks Ateme for Paraguayan football streaming upgrade
IFC mulls USD 59 mln finance package for Eastcastle Telecom tower expansion in DR Congo
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering a USD 59 million financing package for Eastcastle Infrastructure DRC as part of a broader USD 180 million push to expand telecom towers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ecofin reported. This could reshape connectivity in a country where limited network capacity still holds back mobile broadband access. Board approval is expected by May.
IFC mulls USD 59 mln finance package for Eastcastle Telecom tower expansion in DR Congo
Sierra Leone government plans to use satellite connectivity to bridge digital gaps
Sierra Leone is planning to integrate satellite technology to bridge connectivity gaps nationwide, Ecofin reported. This strategy was presented at recent parliamentary stakeholder meeting in Freetown. ICT minister Salima Monorma Bah noted that despite significant investments of about USD 400 million and the expansion of the national backbone network to fourteen out of sixteen districts, a 60 percent usage gap persists across the country. She said satellite systems and other technologies could bridge the dig
Sierra Leone government plans to use satellite connectivity to bridge digital gaps
Silicom aims for 40% growth in Q2 as first quarter sales rise 33%
Silicom said it is aiming for sales growth of up to 40 percent in the current fiscal quarter, after revenues in January to March soared 33 percent to USD 19.1 million. In the second quarter to end-June, Silicom is guiding for a USD 20 million to USD 21 million turnover, an increase of 33.3 percent to 40 percent year-on-year.
Silicom aims for 40% growth in Q2 as first quarter sales rise 33%
Orange Moldova launches fibre, Microsoft 365, Copilot AI services bundle
Orange Moldova has introduced a services bundle for its business customers. The new Orange Business offer includes fibre internet, Microsoft 365 licenses, backup tools, and office Wi-Fi connection in a single package.
Orange Moldova launches fibre, Microsoft 365, Copilot AI services bundle
O2 Slovakia completes UPC takeover
O2 Slovakia, part of the E& PPF Telecom Group, has completed the acquisition of UPC Broadband Slovakia, first announced in 2025. The deal closed after the approval by regulatory bodies and the fulfillment of other contractual conditions by UPC.
