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- Deals: iPhone 17 Pro Max gets a price cut, Nothing Phone (4b) up for pre-order July 12, 2026Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 17e are on sale this week. Meanwhile, Nothing's newly unveiled Phone (4b) is now up for pre-order. Rounding out this week's deals are a couple of Google's Pixel phones, Xiaomi's 17 series, and the Samsung Galaxy A57. The Nothing Phone (4b) marks the UK brand's first "b" series p […]
- Nothing Phone (4b) official, Pixel 11 series prices leak, Week 28 in review July 12, 2026Welcome to your week's recap. Nothing dropped the Phone (4b) - cheaper, yet retaining Nothing's core specs - a Glyph Bar (but simplified), a big 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,200mAh battery, and a 50MP stabilized main camera. The phone starts at €329 and it's on pre-order. The vivo V80 series is reportedly launching next month with large […]
- Weekly poll: will you buy the Nothing Phone (4b)? July 12, 2026Nothing is narrowing its scope – in January, it announced that it won’t release a flagship in 2026 and last month it canceled the CMF Phone 3 Pro. This only leaves the (4a) phones and now a (4b) model too, a new mid-ranger that was announced earlier this week. The Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit cheaper than the Nothing Phone (4a) but not as cheap as the Nothing […]
- Weekly poll results: the Honor Magic V6 has many fans, but its price keeps others away July 12, 2026The Honor Magic V6 is available in Europe at a discounted price of €1,700/£1,500 until the end of the month. The EU price is set to go up to €2,300 in August and the UK price relies on a £500 voucher, which probably won’t last long. In either case, you get a free Honor Pad 10 and a 24-month screen protection plan. Even so, the price is turning some potential […]
- Motorola Edge 70 Max's battery details revealed July 12, 2026Motorola will unveil the Edge 70 Max on July 15, and it has already revealed the smartphone's design and confirmed the chip that will power it. Now, Indian online retailer Flipkart has revealed more details about the Motorola Edge 70 Max, including its battery capacity and charging speed. The Motorola Edge 70 Max will pack a 7,100 mAh battery with 90W w […]
- Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is under $1,000, the Galaxy S26 and S26+ are also on sale July 11, 2026At the end of this month, Samsung’s attention will shift towards launching the new Galaxy Z foldables – you can already pre-reserve one here. We know that some of you don’t care for foldables, so let’s have a look at what’s going on with Samsung’s slab flagships. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is under $1,000 yet again. This isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen f […]
- Samsung Health users asked to allow use of their health data for AI training or it will be deleted July 11, 2026Some Samsung Health users are seeing a notice when opening the app asking them to consent to the use of their health data for AI training and modeling. If users don't provide consent, they will not only be unable to sync health data with their Samsung account, but also lose it, as it will be deleted. If users consent, Samsung will collect health and wel […]
- Lava Virat V1's design, colors, and launch date revealed July 11, 2026Indian handset maker Lava recently announced its partnership with the Indian online retailer Flipkart for its new Virat smartphone series. Now, Lava has announced that the first smartphone in this series will be called Virat V1, which will make its debut on July 21 at 12 PM local time in India. Lava also revealed the design and colors of the Virat V1. You ca […]
- Samsung Galaxy A27 vs. Galaxy A37 July 11, 2026We only recently finished reviewing the Galaxy A27. It had a pretty delayed launch compared to the rest of its Galaxy A family siblings, like the Galaxy A37, which came out all the way back in April. That's just one of the explanations for the pricing faux pas the Galaxy A27 finds itself in. In the US, Samsung technically launched the A27 at $350, while […]
- Deals: Nothing Phone (4b) goes on pre-order, Galaxy A57 and Realme 16 Pro+ stand in its way July 11, 2026Nothing unveiled the Nothing Phone (4b) earlier this week – this is the first (b) series phone, but it’s a mid-ranger not unlike the (a) series models. In fact, the (4a) is the better phone. The Nothing Phone (4b) has a 6.77” 1080p+ OLED display, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset and a 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging (for Europe, India is getting a version wit […]
Huawei News
- GlobalData Reconfirms Huawei Single Voice Core as Sole Leader in Competitive Landscape Assessment July 9, 2026GlobalData has again recognized Huawei's Single Voice Core (SVC) as the sole leader in its product class, awarding SVC a perfect score across all evaluation dimensions in its 2026 IMS and Voice Core: Competitive Landscape Assessment.
- rain South Africa and Huawei Launch World-First Multi-Thousand-Site Sub-1 GHz Massive MIMO 5G Network July 7, 2026rain South Africa and Huawei are jointly accelerating the deployment of a sub-1 GHz Massive MIMO 5G network across South Africa
- Huawei OceanStor A800 Storage Tops IO500 Rankings July 2, 2026The latest IO500 ranking—a suite of benchmarks for storage performance published by the IO500 Foundation—shows the Peng Cheng Cloud Brain III system, powered by Huawei OceanStor A800 storage, claiming the top spot.
- APAC Industry Leaders Explore New Pathways to AI Monetization Enabled by 5G-Advanced June 30, 2026t MWC Shanghai 2026, the GSMA Asia-Pacific 5G Industry Community (AP5GIC) successfully hosted the executive roundtable
- Huawei and Industry Partners Launch OpenAN Project to Boost Large-Scale Deployment of Level 4 Autonomous Networks June 30, 2026Led by Huawei and industry partners, the OpenAN project has been officially released.
- TM Forum, Huawei Release Agentic BSS Standard Report June 30, 2026TM Forum, along with Huawei and other global industry partners, released the Agentic AI-Native BSS Guidebook (GB1082 v2.0.0) during the DTW 2026 Global Summit.
- AI-Driven Green & Resilience: New Blueprint for Zero-Carbon and Reliable Network Architecture June 30, 2026At Digital Transformation World (DTW) 26, Huawei, in collaboration with TM Forum and GSMA Intelligence, hosted the 5th Green & Resilience Development Forum
- Building an All-Scenario 5G-A IoT Foundation, Embracing 100 Billion Intelligent Connections June 29, 2026在2026 MWC上海期间,华为无线FDD产品线总裁曾创在GSMA物联网峰会上发表了“共筑5G-A全场景物联底座,共赢千亿智联新空间”的主题演讲。
- Accelerating the U6GHz Industry Growth to Lay the Network Foundation for Mobile AI June 29, 2026At MWC Shanghai 2026, Xu Daozhou, Chief Strategy Officer of Huawei Wireless Network Solution, delivered a keynote speech entitled "Accelerating the U6GHz Industry Growth to Lay the Network Foundation for Mobile AI" at the Policy Leaders Forum.
- World's First Commercial Multimodal LLM for Cultural Tourism Enters Broad Application June 29, 2026The world's first commercial multimodal large language model (LLM) for cultural tourism, called BoGuan, has entered broad application in Xi'an, China.
NTT Docomo News
- DOCOMO Becomes First in Japan to Deploy Nokia's AI-powered MantaRay AutoPilot for Automated Network Optimization June 22, 2026
- NTT DOCOMO Announces New Management Team June 12, 2026
- KDDI and NTT DOCOMO Develop Shared Repeater to Efficiently Expand Millimeter-Wave Coverage May 27, 2026
- (Topics) NTT, Kubota and NTT DOCOMO Demonstrate Communication Technologies Enabling Remote Operation of Robotic Agricultural Machinery in Mountainous Areas May 25, 2026
- (Topics) Successful Demonstration of Stable, High-Capacity mmWave Communications for Multiple High-Speed Vehicles for the 6G Era May 25, 2026
- NTT DOCOMO Announces New Management Team May 8, 2026
- (Topics) Vie BOARD, a Joint Venture by DOCOMO and DatViet Group, Launches DOOH Operations in Ho Chi Minh City April 27, 2026
- (Topics) IOWN × VTuber Enable VR Meet & Greet with Virtual High-Five Experiences April 17, 2026
- (Topics) DOCOMO and SK Telecom Publish White Paper on Requirements for Advancing vRAN and AI-RAN in Mobile Networks March 31, 2026
- Japan's Mobile Carriers Launch "JAPAN Roaming," a Nationwide Emergency Roaming Service March 18, 2026
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Cisco News
- Building An AI Strategy That Lasts July 9, 2026For it to make a difference, there needs to be a strategyMore RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- What AI means for Cisco’s people and it’s operations July 8, 2026Francine Katsoudas, executive vice-president and chief people, policy, and purpose officer at Cisco, joins Business Day Spotlight host Mudiwa Gavaza.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- Talking food, humanity, and the importance of tech, with Chef José Andrés and Brian Tippens July 8, 2026AB joins Chef José Andrés and Brian Tippens for a powerful talk on food, disaster relief, and how technology helps World Central Kitchen deliver hope globally. More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- The R&A Partners with Cisco to Deliver Critical Networking Infrastructure to Major Championships and New Global Headquarters July 8, 2026Cisco has been named the Official Network Supplier for The R&A, providing AI-ready infrastructure to support The Open and the AIG Women’s Open.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- Accelerating the future: A new era of AI-powered performance July 6, 2026Cisco and McLaren Mastercard F1 extend partnership to accelerate innovation in the age of AI.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- At the U.S. Open, Cisco drives peak performance July 1, 2026The USGA's premier event demands excellence on the green and off — Cisco’s AI-powered full-stack advantage wins for players and fans alike.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- Building a people-first AI strategy July 1, 2026Cisco leaders share best practices for shifting workforce culture to meet the challenges — and vast promise — of the AI revolution. More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- Trust in the AI era: Lessons from the frontlines of cyber defense June 24, 2026A candid conversation on security in the AI era with leaders from Cisco and Open AI More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- Cisco’s New Infrastructure Strategy: Leading in the Agentic AI Age June 22, 2026At this year’s Cisco Live in Las Vegas, Cisco unveiled a comprehensive suite of innovations designed to secure and scale the infrastructure required for the “agentic AI” eraMore RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- Realising Africa’s AI moment June 18, 2026Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is Francine Katsoudas, Executive Vice President, Cisco.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
Total Tele
- Digicel and LoopUp partner to bring Microsoft Teams telephony to the Caribbean region July 9, 2026The partnership will offer the first regionwide Operator Connect service, Microsoft’s certified program for Teams-integrated telecoms. The post Digicel and LoopUp partner to bring Microsoft Teams telephony to the Caribbean region appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- Nexfibre appoints Openreach’s Ses Indy as CCO July 9, 2026The former BT Openreach executive brings more than 25 years of broadband and wholesale telecoms experience The post Nexfibre appoints Openreach’s Ses Indy as CCO appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- Rural altnet Airband seeking buyer July 8, 2026Following a strategic review, alternative network provider Airband has begun a formal sale process. The post Rural altnet Airband seeking buyer appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- ‘Ghost investor’ in True Corp could expose weaknesses within Thailand’s SEC July 7, 2026The Thai telco is questioning the validity of a newly reported $1 billion stake in the business The post ‘Ghost investor’ in True Corp could expose weaknesses within Thailand’s SEC appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- VodafoneThree blocks over 2 million fraud attempts for banking sector July 6, 2026VodafoneThree has helped develop a proof of concept to help banks tackle fraud and protect their customers. The post VodafoneThree blocks over 2 million fraud attempts for banking sector appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- SK Group to invest $1.36 trillion in AI chips and data centres July 6, 2026The South Korean giant is betting heavily on both chip production and data centre growth The post SK Group to invest $1.36 trillion in AI chips and data centres appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- The new cyber frontline beneath the sea: Why subsea resilience must be built from day one July 3, 2026Contributed Article By Ferris Adi, Chief Information Security Officer, Trans Americas Fiber System Subsea cables have long been viewed as physical infrastructure, fiber on the ocean floor, landing stations, and cable ships. That view is no longer sufficient. Today’s subsea systems are defined less by steel and fiber, and more by the digital operating ecosyst […]Harry Baldock
- Minister joins industry to champion the people behind the world’s critical subsea cables July 2, 2026Government, industry and education unite to inspire the next generation of professionals who will build, maintain and protect critical digital & energy infrastructure The post Minister joins industry to champion the people behind the world’s critical subsea cables appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- CMA skips to Phase 2 of nexfibre–Netomnia review July 2, 2026The regulator is exploring whether the £2 billion merger between the fibre network players will harm competition The post CMA skips to Phase 2 of nexfibre–Netomnia review appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- BT and Verizon form enterprise JV July 1, 2026The new joint venture will focus on serving multinational organisations and is expected to serve more than 3,000 customers across more than 180 countries The post BT and Verizon form enterprise JV appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
RCR Wireless
- Webinar: Building 6G — aligning technology, policy and purpose July 10, 2026The move toward 6G marks a shift from faster networks to intelligent, purpose-driven infrastructure. This report explores how emerging capabilities like AI-native architectures, sub-THz spectrum, integrated sensing, and multilayer security…RCR Wireless News
- Vodafone at the heart of Euro telco reset as Iliad owner buys e& stake for $5.9bn July 10, 2026French telecom entrepreneur Xavier Niel is set to be Vodafone’s largest shareholder after acquiring e&’s stake in the UK firm for $5.9 billion; the move signals a new era of…James Blackman
- How operations leaders see 5G as vital for mission-critical workflows (Reader Forum) July 10, 2026Motorola Solutions argues that 5G has become a valuable connectivity layer for utilities, public safety and industry, but mission-critical operations still depend on resilient LMR networks, with broadband technologies serving…Darrell Stogner, Director of Strategic Services, Motorola Solutions
- Thursday (telco diary) | The plumbing is the product July 10, 2026From the newsletter (sign-up if you want it sooner): AI is driving investment across the telco stack – from data centers, fiber, and DCI to access networks, IoT, and edge…James Blackman
- NestAI and Nokia debut AI defense tech for denied battlefields July 10, 2026NestAI and Nokia fuse 5G, AI, and sensing for NATO forces In sum – what we know: Nokia Defense and Finnish AI lab NestAI have announced a set of new integrated operational…Christian de Looper
- OCUDU aims to resolve the ‘last bottlenecks of proprietary software’ July 9, 2026Linux Foundation pushes Open RAN beyond interfaces with OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation In sum, what to know: -The OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation is working toward a framework for fully open-source RAN, and…Kelly Hill
- Optical advances won’t eliminate need for new fiber, says Dell’Oro July 9, 2026Advances in optical transport technology are helping operators extract more capacity from existing fiber infrastructure, reckons the analyst firm In sum – what to know: Early stage – AI traffic…Juan Pedro Tomás
- SIMCom Webinar: Scaling your next deployment – from plastic to provisioning July 9, 2026How do you cut BOM costs by 10% and hit zero SIM failures across 65,000+ IoT deployments? ATEC did it by pairing the SIMCom A7682 module with SoftSIM integration from…RCR Wireless News
- GSMA Industry Insight: Enabling seamless cellular wearable experiences July 9, 2026The smartwatch market isn’t slowing down. Standalone cellular smartwatches already account for over 45% of total revenue, and OEMs like Apple, Samsung, Google and Huawei keep raising the bar on…RCR Wireless News
- Wednesday (telco diary) | Mobility matters for physical AI July 9, 2026From the newsletter: Ericsson’s latest mobility trials with AT&T and MediaTek suggest faster, more reliable 5G handovers could become a key enabler for critical IoT, private 5G and emerging physical…James Blackman
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- Moov Africa Togo adds insurance and gift cards to mobile wallet July 10, 2026(Telecompaper) Moov Africa Togo has launched a new institutional campaign, Soyi Mavo (Forever in Ewe-Mina), to drive the expansion of its Moov Money app and deepen customer engagement, TogoFirst reported...
- Telia Estonia deploys 5G SA for Muhu Regatta stops July 10, 2026(Telecompaper) Telia Estonia has deployed 5G SA networks in four Baltic ports in the Muhu Regatta - Kardla, Kuivastu, Koiguste and Kuressaare...
- M:tel rolls out Urban Travel postpaid package In Montenegro July 10, 2026(Telecompaper) Montenegrin operator m:tel has unveiled its latest postpaid offering, Urban Travel, tailored for customers who need connectivity at home and abroad without worrying about roaming fees...
- Tele2 Latvia appoints new CCO July 10, 2026(Telecompaper) Tele2 Latvia has appointed Raimonds Jansevskis the CCO of the company, reports Db.lv. Janusevskis has worked at Tele2 Latvia since 2014 and was...
- Tele2 Lithuania secures new spectrum in 700, 1500 MHz bands July 10, 2026(Telecompaper) Tele2 Lithuania has secured new spectrum in Lithuania in the 700 MHz and 1,500 MHz bands and renewed its existing spectrum in the 2,100 MHz band in...
- Beeline Kyrgyzstan gets ISO/IEC 27001 certificate July 10, 2026(Telecompaper) Beeline Kyrgyzstan announced that it has been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001 certification...
- Life Belarus expands LTE, 5G networks in June July 10, 2026(Telecompaper) Life Belarus said that it launched more than 100 additional LTE and 5G base stations in June...
- Bakcell offers free data traffic for AI apps July 10, 2026(Telecompaper) Azerbaijan operator Bakcell introduced an offer of free monthly internet traffic for using leading AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, and Perplexity...
- Consumer group criticises Macra for approving TNM, Airtel tariff hikes July 10, 2026(Telecompaper) The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has criticised the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) for approving internet bundle tariff...
- Guinea orders Orange to improve network quality and broaden coverage July 10, 2026(Telecompaper) Cmmunications minister Mourana Soumah has called on Orange Guinea to upgrade its service quality, reduce internet pricing and expand national network coverage, Ecofin reported...
GSMA
- GSMA Launches Global Satellite Regulatory Playbook to Help Policymakers Build Future-Ready Connectivity Frameworks June 24, 2026New guide provides practical recommendations for regulators seeking to create harmonised, technology-neutral satellite frameworks that prioritise societal needs, consumer protection and sustainable investment 24 June 2026, London: The GSMA today launched its new Satellite Regulatory Playbook, a practical guide designed to help policymakers develop clear, co […]
- GSMA welcomes China Tower to advance AI-ready mobile infrastructure June 24, 2026World’s largest tower company builds momentum behind the GSMA Tower Forum 24 June 2026, Shanghai: At MWC Shanghai, the GSMA today announced that China Tower has joined the GSMA as a new member, bringing the world’s largest telecommunications tower company into the GSMA’s global ecosystem. Last year, China Tower completed a national upgrade across China, con […]
- Scaling Telco AI from Ambition to Reality June 24, 2026GSMA’s Louis Powell and TM Forum’s Andy Tiller highlight a new collaboration to help the industry reduce fragmentation and accelerate practical telco AI adoption. Artificial intelligence is now a board-level priority across the telecoms industry. Operators are investing, vendors are innovating and the wider ecosystem is moving quickly. Yet, despite this mo […]
- New GSMA Report: Digital Reforms Could Unlock FCFA 870 Billion and Connect Over 540,000 More People in the Republic of the Congo by 2030 June 22, 202622 June 2026, Brazzaville: Targeted policy and regulatory reforms could unlock FCFA 870 billion in additional economic value, create over 144,000 jobs and connect more than 540,000 additional people to mobile internet services by 2030 in the Republic of Congo, according to a new GSMA report. The report, Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in the R […]
- First-ever GLOMOs Africa winners announced alongside GSMA Open Gateway Africa Ignite Hackathon champions June 18, 2026GSMA recognises innovation driving digital transformation across Africa 18 June 2026, London: The GSMA has announced the winners of the inaugural Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards Africa alongside the champions of the Open Gateway Africa Ignite Hackathon, highlighting both established and emerging innovation driving digital transformation across Africa. Across […]
- Mobile Technologies Contributed $240 Billion to Africa’s Economy in 2025 as the Continent Enters a New Phase of Digital Transformation June 16, 2026New GSMA report highlights how AI, digital services and mobile connectivity are driving economic growth across Africa, while affordability remains a key barrier to digital inclusion 16 June 2026, London: Mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to Africa’s economy in 2025, equivalent to 7.8% of GDP, according to the GSMA’s Mobile Economy Af […]
- Europe’s €1 trillion mobile industry at a crossroads ahead of Irish EU presidency June 12, 2026While mobile now supports more than 2 million jobs and underpins the digital ecosystem, key regulatory decisions in 2026 will shape Europe’s growth and competitiveness for years to come Dublin, 12 June 2026: The impact of the mobile industry on the EU’s economy increased by 14% in 2025 to reach €1.15 trillion, according to new analysis from […] The post Eur […]
- 810 million women still not using mobile internet in low- and middle-income countries, compared to 595 million men June 10, 2026Persistent barriers such as those related to affordability, skills and safety concerns continue to limit women’s digital inclusion in low- and middle-income countries London, 10 June 2026: The gender gap in mobile internet adoption narrowed slightly in 2025 according to the ‘Mobile Gender Gap Report 2026,’ published today by the GSMA. However, progress rema […]
- GSMA Presents Vietnam with Government Leadership Award 2026, Recognising the Country as One of the World’s Most Dynamic Digital Leaders May 26, 2026Award presented at the Digital Nation Summit Hanoi 2026, supported by findings from the GSMA Digital Nations APAC Report 26 May 2026, Hanoi: The GSMA, the global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem, today presented the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam with the global GSMA Government Leadership Award 2026, the highest global honour for digital policy. T […]
- Canadian Telecommunications Association and GSMA Convene Industry Leaders at “Inflection Point” for Canada’s Connectivity Future May 20, 2026One-day event will examine the policy, investment and security challenges shaping Canada’s digital future OTTAWA, ON – May 20, 2026 – As Canada’s telecommunications sector continues to deliver strong value for consumers while supporting the country’s economy, productivity, security and resilience, a deteriorating investment environment is creating growing te […]