Comarch introduces agentic orchestration platform for 5G, FTTH and cloud infrastructures
GLOBAL 10:56

Comarch introduces agentic orchestration platform for 5G, FTTH and cloud infrastructures

Comarch Communications has introduced a telecoms orchestration and management platform powered by human-in-the-loop AI agents. The suite is designed to unify oversight in cloud, 5G cellular and FTTH environments, including network core, RAN and fibre line infrastructures. Comarch's product integrates an AI-powered catalogue function to select orchestration playbooks, reducing the need to input manual scripts that can result in human errors. Low and no-code development frameworks simplify changes to underlyi

Indian mobile handset maker Lava confirms entry into UK market
UNITED KINGDOM 10:43

Indian mobile handset maker Lava confirms entry into UK market

Lava International, Indian mobile handset and technology solutions group, has partnered with Amazon for its official launch in the UK market. The flagship Lava AGNI 4N smartphone will launch in the UK in August, supporting its long-term plan to expand outside of India and become a global technology challenger. In India, Lava is one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands in the budget segment, with popular ranges including the Shark, Bold, Virat, Blaze and AGNI series. 

Global private mobile networks revenue to reach USD 22 bln in 2030 - research
GLOBAL 10:37

Global private mobile networks revenue to reach USD 22 bln in 2030 - research

Worldwide revenue from private mobile networks is forecast to reach USD 22 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 58 percent from USD 2.3 billion in 2025, according to new research from telecoms and technology consultancy STL Partners. Applications will account for USD 5.5 billion or 25 percent of the market by 2030, up from 15 percent in 2025, to surpass network infrastructure as the largest source of revenue. Hardware and device revenue will account for USD 6.8 billion or 31 percent of total revenue in 203

Qualcomm promotes Middle East and Africa lead to EMEA president
MIDDLE EAST 10:35

Qualcomm promotes Middle East and Africa lead to EMEA president

Qualcomm has formally unveiled Wassim Chourbaji as its newly appointed president for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) business. His new role is effective immediately. Chourbaji has been with Qualcomm for more than 20 years, most recently serving as president of the Middle East and Africa (MEA) unit. He has also led on Qualcomm's EMEA-wide government affairs activity. 

Texas governor confirms hard-line stance pending data centre electricity audit
UNITED STATES 10:26

Texas governor confirms hard-line stance pending data centre electricity audit

Texas state governor Greg Abbott has commissioned a wide-ranging audit of all data centres that have applied to receive electricity through power interconnectors regulated by the state. Abbott has instructed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and the Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to carry out the audit, which is mandatory for all forthcoming data centre projects. Developers that fail to comply will be denied access to the Texas power grid. 

Disney sells 50% stake in A+E Global Media to Hearst for USD 1.2 bln
GLOBAL 10:23

Disney sells 50% stake in A+E Global Media to Hearst for USD 1.2 bln

Hearst has announced a deal with Disney to acquire the latter's 50 percent stake in A+E Global Media for around USD 1.2 billion in cash. This will see A+E Global Media become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hearst. The deal is expected to close in September 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. A+E Global Medal, launched as the Arts & Entertainment Network (A&E) in 1984, currently reaches over 414 million homes across 200 territories worldwide, in 40 languages. Its brands include A&E, The History Chan

Colombia raises minimum broadband speed definition to 300 Mbps
COLOMBIA 10:18

Colombia raises minimum broadband speed definition to 300 Mbps

Colombia's Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC) has updated the country's broadband definition for the first time in seven years, substantially raising minimum speed thresholds following a consultation with stakeholders. The move means qualifying broadband download speeds have been multiplied by 12 from the current 25 Mbps to 300 Mbps, with the upload reference rising by thirty from 5 Mbps to 150 Mbps (download), in line with OECD benchmarks. 

NuRAN Wireless announces funding deal with institutional investor
CANADA 10:12

NuRAN Wireless announces funding deal with institutional investor

NuRAN Wireless, Canada-based global rural connectivity provider, has announced a CAD 6.5 million subscription agreement with an institutional investor. The completion of this financing will satisfy the final outstanding requirement for listing of its common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The investor has agreed to subscribe for 1.53 million Series A convertible preferred shares at a price of CAD 4.25 per preferred share.

ACCC mulls regulating regional mobile market with eye to effects of D2D
AUSTRALIA 10:03

ACCC mulls regulating regional mobile market with eye to effects of D2D

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said it will undertake an approximately a year-long examination of regional mobile coverage throughout the country and consider whether regulating wholesale access to some mobile services could improve consumer outcomes. The probe will look in particular at the effects of emerging direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services on competition and investment.

Cellnex boosts network readiness for solar eclipse
SPAIN 09:58

Cellnex boosts network readiness for solar eclipse

Cellnex Telecom announced plans to reinforce monitoring and maintain backup protocols across its infrastructure in Spain and Portugal to help ensure network continuity during the total solar eclipse on 12 August. The event, which will be visible across much of the Iberian Peninsula, is expected to draw crowds to rural, inland and coastal viewing spots and could substantially boost mobile traffic.

Amazon Prime Video and NLziet increase SVOD marketing voice in H1
NETHERLANDS 09:52

Amazon Prime Video and NLziet increase SVOD marketing voice in H1

Streaming video providers spent significantly less on marketing in the Dutch market in the first half of 2026. According to figures from Nielsen, gross marketing spend was down 27 percent year-on-year to EUR 30.8 million. Videoland achieved the largest share of voice, accounting for 25 percent of the spend, and Amazon Prime Video and NLziet also increased their shares, while HBO Max spent much less.

True appoints Sanphasitvong as vice-chairman, adds Leewongcharoen to board
THAILAND 09:40

True appoints Sanphasitvong as vice-chairman, adds Leewongcharoen to board

Thai operator True has appointed Yupa Leewongcharoen as a company director. Umroong Sanphasitvong will take up the role of company vice-chairman. Both appointments are effective immediately.

NETHERLANDS 09:39

Odido starts LinkedIn offer with mobile plans

Dutch operator Odido announced a partnership with LinkedIn to give its mobile subscribers a subscription to LinkedIn Premium. Business subscribers to its Unlimited Basis, Plus or Premium plans can choose a free subscription to LinkedIn Premium Business or LinkedIn Premium Career. Consumers also can get LinkedIn Premium Career with an Unlimited Premium subscription if they redeem three of their Extra points.

MOZAMBIQUE 09:35

Mozambique court strikes down decree permitting internet shutdowns

Mozambique's Constitutional Council (CC) has ruled as unconstitutional a decree granting the country's Communications Institute (INCM) the authority to block internet access during perceived risks to public or state security, AIM reported. The authority, approved under a government decree in December 2025, drew criticism from civil society organisations and the office of Ombudsman Isaque Chande. Critics said the framework posed risks to freedom of expression and access to information by enabling authorities

ITALY 09:32

NEC to sell overseas network and IT services businesses

NEC has agreed to sell its overseas network equipment resale business and certain IT services operations for governments and local authorities to a consortium led by Italy-based Assist Group. The deal, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in the 2026 fiscal year. No financial details were disclosed.

GHANA 09:26

MTN Ghana launches WebGuard powered by Whalebone Aura

MTN Ghana has introduced MTN WebGuard, a network-level cybersecurity service developed in partnership with Whalebone Aura and local market partner Across Network Technologies (Antcellular). WebGuard operates directly at the network level without requiring subscribers to download or install additional software. It automatically blocks phishing attempts, malware, scam domains and other cyber threats before they reach user devices. 

IRELAND 09:21

Vodafone fined EUR 4,000 by ComReg for number porting failures

Vodafone Ireland has agreed a settlement with regulator ComReg for failing to comply with regulations covering the porting of numbers. Between 01 June 2023 and 31 December 2024, ComReg found that Vodafone failed to port and activate a landline service in the shortest possible time and/or within one working day of a porting number contract being signed. This resulted in some customers experiencing delays of several numbers in porting their landline customer; receiving service on a temporary landline number a

KENYA 09:17

Airtel Money Kenya names acting MD

Airtel Money Kenya has appointed Michael Bonke as acting managing director to guide the company's mobile financial services during a transition period. Bonke announced the role on LinkedIn, saying he is honoured to lead an "exceptional team" and commit to driving strategic priorities for customers and stakeholders. He has over fifteen years of telecom and fintech experience in digital transformation and growth and takes up the acting MD role after service as usage, retention and marketing head at Airtel Mon

THAILAND 09:14

True posts 3-fold profit growth in Q2, raises 2026 service revenue guidance

Thai operator True posted net profit after tax of THB 6.6 billion for the second quarter of 2026, which represents a 3.2-fold increase year-on-year. Profit was flat quarter-on-quarter. EBITDA reached THB 28.3 billion, increasing 13.5 percent year-on-year. EBITDA margin rose 7.6 percentage points year‑on‑year to 68.5 percent in the second quarter of 2026.

CANADA 09:11

Telesat wins CAD 2.3 bln Arctic military contract, expands Lightspeed network

Telesat subsidiary Telesat LEO has signed a CAD 2.3 billion Lightspeed services contract with the Canadian Defence Investment Agency (DIA) to provide the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with Military Ka-band Arctic connectivity under the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project programme. The contract also has two 5-year options worth around CAD 200 million each, taking the total value of the 15-year contract (including options) to CAD 2.7 billion. Service delivery will start in 2028. 

SPAIN 09:09

Bending Spoons opens Madrid office

Italian technology company Bending Spoons has opened an office in Madrid, its third European base after Milan and London. The firm, which owns brands including AOL, Eventbrite, Vimeo, WeTransfer and Meetup, said it has been receiving about 10,000 Spain-based applicants a month and expects to grow its Madrid team into the hundreds over the next few years.

FRANCE 09:02

Orange leads in French 5G site activations during July

Orange maintained the largest 3.5 GHz footprint among French 5G operators during July, with 14,453 active sites on the band as of 01 August, up by 143 from 01 July. According to spectrum agency ANFR, Orange also continued expanding its 5G network using 700 MHz and 2.1 GHz frequencies, adding a net 175 and 176 sites respectively during the month. Net of overlapping deployments, Orange's 5G services were available across 18,376 sites in mainland France, up by 346 monthly.

KENYA 08:58

Airtel Kenya pushes Nxtra data centre launch in Tatu City to July 2027 from Q1

Airtel Kenya has set a new completion target of July 2027 for its Nxtra data centre in Tatu City, revising its timeline from the initial first quarter 2027 goal announced when construction broke ground in September 2025, The Standard reported. According to Airtel, the USD 150 million facility will become East Africa's largest data centre with roughly ten times the capacity of any existing regional facility. Once operational, the campus will provide critical hosting infrastructure for large-scale artificial

GLOBAL 08:56

Viasat revenues down 1% in June quarter, sees better H2 after orders increase

Viasat reported revenue for its fiscal first quarter to June down 1 percent year-on-year to USD 1.2 billion, with a 4 percent fall in sales at its defense business and flat revenue from communication services. The satellite operator posted adjusted EBITDA down 7 percent to USD 381 million, while the net loss narrowed to USD 52 million from USD 56 million, helped by reduced interest expense after paying off debt. 

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