Qorvo debuts 1.8 GHz Docsis 4 power doubler amplifier
GLOBAL 08:12

Qorvo debuts 1.8 GHz Docsis 4 power doubler amplifier

Qorvo has commenced sample shipments of a new 1.8 GHz Docsis 4 power doubler hybrid amplifier to selected customers. It said the QPA3312 hybrid amplifier will feature at Qorvo's Anga Com presentation in Cologne from 19 to 21 May. The component is built on an existing gallium nitride-based production process known as GaN25. It is being manufactured at Qorvo's facility in Nuremberg, Germany.

Motorola signs up J Balvin to 'Jugamos' campaign
UNITED STATES 08:11

Motorola signs up J Balvin to 'Jugamos' campaign

Motorola said it has enlisted Colombian reggaeton artist J Balvin for "Jugamos," the latest phase of its global "Football Is Calling" campaign. The ad drive aims to celebrate football culture as a form of creativity and identity, tapping into the heightened global engagement that accompanies major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup, when billions of fans interact across digital platforms, said the company.

Bezeq Israel adjusted net profit rises 4% in Q1
ISRAEL 08:01

Bezeq Israel adjusted net profit rises 4% in Q1

Bezeq Israel said its adjusted net profit grew by 4.2 percent year-on-year to ILS 300 million in the first quarter ended March from ILS 288 millionm driven by higher revenues. Core revenue, which excludes fixed line telephony, rose 2.6 percent to ILS 2.03 billion. Adjusted EBITDA went up by 1.2 percent to ILS 928 million while free cash flow rose by 74 percent to ILS 455 million.

Airtel's quarterly revenue jumps nearly 16% boosted by Africa, India mobile operations
INDIA 07:58

Airtel's quarterly revenue jumps nearly 16% boosted by Africa, India mobile operations

Indian operator Bharti Airtel posted revenues of INR 553.83 billion for its fourth quarter ended 31 March 2026, which represents an increase of 15.7 percent year-on-year and 2.6 percent quarter-on-quarter. This growth was mainly boosted by strong results at India and Africa operations, Airtel said. EBITDA reached INR 320.38 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 57.8 percent in the March quarter. India revenues for Q4 rose 7.7 percent year-on-year to INR 395.66 billion.

Italy completes connected schools project
ITALY 07:54

Italy completes connected schools project

Italian state infrastructure agency Infratel announced that its 'Connected Schools' high-speed broadband project reached 27,334 activations at the end of April, some five years after its launch. Fibre connections had been activated in 24,087 schools under Infratel's intervention, up from an initial target of 23,594, completing the core initiative.

IPTV reaches 16% of German households in 2025
GERMANY 07:52

IPTV reaches 16% of German households in 2025

IPTV has reached 5.72 million TV households in Germany last year, equalling to 16.2 percent of total, and up 13.2 percent the period year, according to the Astra TV-Monitor 2025. The largest share of households in Germany receive TV content via satellite. Last year 15.46 million TV households, or 43.7 percent of the total receive their programming via satellite, down from 44.8 percent in 2024. Cable television follows with 12.44 million TV households, or 35.2 percent, also down from 37.3 percent in 2024, ac

Telefonica Germany reports lower revenues, adjusted EBITDAaL and access lines in Q1
GERMANY 07:42

Telefonica Germany reports lower revenues, adjusted EBITDAaL and access lines in Q1

Revenues at Telefonica Germany plunged by 8.6 percent year-on-year in Q1 2026 to EUR 1.88 billion on the back of a weak German market for handsets, combined with the temporary mobile service revenue headwinds from its wholesale partner business. Adjusted EBITDAaL also fell sharply during the period, by 13.9 percent to EUR 388 million, as a result of measures taken to improve efficiency, stringent cost controls, and temporary headwinds from the 1&1 customer migration. The fall in adjusted EBITDAaL was lower

Netflix to launch ad-based tier in 15 more countries in 2027
UNITED STATES 07:41

Netflix to launch ad-based tier in 15 more countries in 2027

Netflix announced plans to expand advertising to more countries. In 2027 it will start selling ads in 15 new countries: Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Indonesia, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland and Thailand. At an 'Upfront' presentation for advertisers, the company said it already reaches over 250 million viewers each month with its ad-based subscription tier. 

Telefonica Spain Q1 sales up 2% on higher subs, convergent ARPU
SPAIN 07:40

Telefonica Spain Q1 sales up 2% on higher subs, convergent ARPU

Telefonica said revenues accelerated at its Spanish unit (Telefonica España) in the first three months of 2026, growing 2.0 percent year on year to EUR 3.23 billion thanks to higher customer numbers across all segments coupled with higher ARPU following price hikes and a 6.9 percent rise in handset sales. The first quarter saw retail revenues increase 2.2 percent, supporter by the larger customer base and the sale of B2B and B2C digital services, offsetting a 0.8 percent decline in wholesale and other reven

CATL affiliates to acquire 38% stake in Vnet for USD 940 million
CHINA 07:28

CATL affiliates to acquire 38% stake in Vnet for USD 940 million

Chinese data centre operator Vnet has announced that PJ Millennium I and PJ Millennium II, strategic investor entities affiliated with battery manufacturing giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), have signed an agreement to acquire a major equity stake in the company. The buyers will purchase up to 650,424,192 Class A ordinary shares from current sellers Success Flow and Choice Faith, which are subsidiaries of Shandong Hi-Speed Holdings Group (SDHG).

Ghana targets 70% 5G population coverage by March 2027
GHANA 07:26

Ghana targets 70% 5G population coverage by March 2027

The Ghanaian government has committed to reach 70 percent nationwide 5G population coverage by 06 March 2027, whicih will be the 70th anniversary of the country's Independence Day, MyJoyOnline reported. Communication minister Samuel Nartey George said the initiative aims to accelerate Ghana's digital transformation and expand access to high-speed internet services. George added that the government will continue to work closely with industry players and regulators to ensure the rapid deployment of infrastruc

Avaya and avatarin deploy AI and robotics platform for customer service
JAPAN 07:24

Avaya and avatarin deploy AI and robotics platform for customer service

Tokyo-based robotics and AI company avatarin has selected the Avaya Infinity platform to modernise its communications infrastructure and support customer service operations integrating AI-powered robots, chat and voice channels. avatarin, a company spun out from ANA Holdings, said it is using the platform to support customer interactions across airline reservation counters, local government services and retail environments.

MIDDLE EAST 07:19

Omantel Group net profit rises 52% in Q1

Omantel Group has reported a 52.2 percent year-on-year surge in net profit to OMR 107.9 million in the first quarter ended March from OMR 70.9 million, primarily thanks to a positive EBITDA performance and higher investment income from Zain Group. EBITDA went up by 4.9 percent to OMR 268.5 million from OMR 256.0 million and the EBITDA margin narrowed to 31.34 percent from 31.70 percent. Revenue grew by 6.1 percent to OMR 856.7 million from OMR 807.4 million. 

GLOBAL 07:09

Meta brings private AI chat channel to WhatsApp

Meta is adding an AI chat channel to WhatsApp, so people can use the messaging app to communicate directly with its AI assistant in the app. Called 'Incognito Chat with Meta AI', the feature launches a private chat channel with the usual WhatsApp end-to-end encryption for questions and conversations with the Meta AI assistant.

ITALY 06:57

Unidata revenue up 3% to EUR 26 mln in Q1

Rome-based operator Unidata reported a 3 percent year-on-year rise in its revenues to EUR 26.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, thanks to growth in infrastructure (+9%), offsetting a slight decline in services (-2%). Adjusted EBITDA declined 3 percent year-on-year to EUR 7.1 million, with a margin of 27.1 percent compared to 28.8 percent a year earlier.

PAKISTAN 06:56

Ufone launches Monthly Social Plus mobile services bundle

Pakistani mobile operator Ufone has introduced a Social Plus Offer for customers on the local market. The operator is offering 15 GB for data traffic on social media apps alongside 500 on-net minutes for calls and 500 SMS to Ufone and PTCL numbers. The package also includes 300 off-net minutes for calls to other domestic networks.

AUSTRIA 06:53

Austrian cable operator picks Vecima's Entra vCMTS for network upgrades

Vecima Networks announced a booking from an unnamed Austrian cable operator to procure its Entra virtualised Cable Modem Termination System (vCMTS). Austria-based telecoms and electrical engineering services firm Witke is spearheading the deployment. Vecima said the operator had decided to seek a vCMTS and remote physical layer (PHY)-based architecture after an extensive evaluation, having identified it as the best option for incremental upgrades toward Docsis 4 and targeted efficiencies in terms of power c

EUROPE 06:51

Telefonica says on track for FY targets after small rise in Q1 results

Telefonica said it was on track to meet its full-year growth targets after a small rise in first-quarter results. Revenues for the three months rose 0.4 percent year-on-year to EUR 8.13 billion, and adjusted EBITDA increased 1.3 percent to EUR 2.84 billion, led by growth in Brazil and Spain. On an organic basis excluding forex, the growth rates were respectively 0.8 and 1.8 percent, compared to a target of 1.5-2.5 percent growth for both figures in the full year. 

MALAYSIA 06:44

Edotco subsidiaries win 15-year telecoms infrastructure deployment deal in Kedah

Edotco Malaysia has announced that its subsidiaries Tanjung Digital (TDSB) and Yiked Bina have won a telecoms infrastructure deployment deal from the Kedah State Government. Under the terms of the agreement, TDSB has been appointed as a state deployment partner for 15 years, working with the State Secretary of Kedah (SSK) to coordinate the telecoms infrastructure development across the state.

GLOBAL 06:24

Cisco growth accelerates in Q3 as networking orders grow over 50%

Cisco reported revenues for its fiscal third quarter to April up 12 percent year-on-year to USD 15.8 billion. Growth accelerated again, driven by demand from the hyperscalers for data centre networking, and Cisco exceeded its guidance, with net earnings 37 percent higher at USD 0.85 per share. As a result of the strong growth, the company increased its full-year outlook again. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:59

Korea reports sharp rise in voice spam despite decline in text spam

South Korea's Broadcasting, Media and Communications Commission (KCC) and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) said voice spam volumes doubled in the second half of 2025, even as text spam and overall spam reports declined. The agencies said the average number of voice spam calls received per person each month rose to 4.26 from 2.13 in the first half of 2025. They linked the increase to expanded telemarketing activity following the repeal of the Mobile Device Distribution Improvement Act in July 2025

JAPAN 05:57

NTT Data launches semiconductor data platform for automotive sector

NTT Data said it has built a semiconductor data platform designed to support stable procurement of automotive semiconductors through secure data sharing between companies across the supply chain. The operator said the platform enables semiconductor-related information to be shared securely between suppliers and procurement companies, supporting faster switching between semiconductor products and improving business continuity planning capabilities.

JAPAN 05:55

NTT West tests immersive public viewing using IOWN APN

NTT West and broadcaster Mainichi Broadcasting System said they conducted a demonstration trial of an immersive public viewing platform using the operator's IOWN All-Photonics Network (APN) to evaluate next-generation video distribution technologies for remote sports viewing experiences. The companies said the trial aimed to examine whether ultra-low latency and high-capacity transmission over IOWN APN, combined with 8K panoramic video and spatial audio technologies, could recreate the atmosphere of a live

JAPAN 05:54

KDDI SmartDrone completes automated underwater breakwater inspection trial

KDDI SmartDrone, Prodrone and Idea said they had completed a demonstration of a remotely operated automated underwater inspection of a breakwater using an air-and-underwater drone system and acoustic positioning technology. The companies said the trial, conducted at Morozaki Port in Minamichita, Aichi Prefecture, involved a drone flying autonomously to a designated sea area, landing on the water surface, deploying a submersible drone, and carrying out automated underwater navigation and imaging of a breakwa

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