Korean consumer panel orders SKT to pay KRW 100,000 per hacking victim
South Korea's Consumer Dispute Mediation Commission, part of the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA), has ruled that SK Telecom (SKT) must provide compensation worth 100,000 won per person to customers affected by a USIM data breach earlier this year, ordering a combination of bill discounts and loyalty points. According to figures cited by the commission, the breach affected approximately 23.24 million users, including mobile virtual network operator customers. If compensation were applied across all affected user
Korean consumer panel orders SKT to pay KRW 100,000 per hacking victim
South Korea's Consumer Dispute Mediation Commission, part of the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA), has ruled that SK Telecom (SKT) must provide compensation worth 100,000 won per person to customers affected by a USIM data breach earlier this year, ordering a combination of bill discounts and loyalty points. According to figures cited by the commission, the breach affected approximately 23.24 million users, including mobile virtual network operator customers. If compensation were applied across all affected user
The week in telecoms: YouTube, Instagram take on TV market and WBD rejects Paramount
There are always new competitors on the horizon in the telecom sector, and the past week was no different. Instagram is coming to TVs, YouTube wants more of the pay-TV market, and Revolut launched on the mobile market. Warner also confirmed it's going with Netflix as merger partner not Paramount, and several telcos are changing their board line-ups for the new year.
The week in telecoms: YouTube, Instagram take on TV market and WBD rejects Paramount
There are always new competitors on the horizon in the telecom sector, and the past week was no different. Instagram is coming to TVs, YouTube wants more of the pay-TV market, and Revolut launched on the mobile market. Warner also confirmed it's going with Netflix as merger partner not Paramount, and several telcos are changing their board line-ups for the new year.
UK rural broadband provider Airband connects 30,000 customers
UK rural broadband provider Airband has reached the milestone of 30,000 customers during Q4 2025. The 30,000th customer was connected in Wrexham in North Wales, one of the first areas benefiting from its Gigabit FWA technology. Kash Rahman said the milestone was a proud moment for the company as it focuses on serving country communities ignored by major commercial providers. Meanwhile, Airband has won the Connecting Communities prize at the World Communication Awards, and the Technical Innovation Award at t
UK rural broadband provider Airband connects 30,000 customers
Channel 4 viewer streaming minutes up 14% to 69 billion in 2025
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has seen viewer streaming minutes grow by 14 percent year-on-year in 2025 to reach 69 billion, as it continues its transformation into a a digital-first public service streamer. The 'Altogether Different' report on UK viewing habits for 2025 shows that Brits streamed 87 million minutes of Christmas content in November - with London streaming 16 million minutes, followed by 9 million minutes in both the NW and East of England. The average viewer streamed more than 1,000 minutes of Ch
Channel 4 viewer streaming minutes up 14% to 69 billion in 2025
Italian Supreme Court confirms TIM's EUR 1 bln licence fee refund
Italy's Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling ordering the government to pay Telecom Italia (TIM) a refund of EUR 1 billion for licence fee payments dating back 27 years, confirmed the operator in a statement. The decision by Italy's highest court concerns the restitution of the licence fee TIM paid in 1998, the year after the country's telecommunications sector was deregulated. In a short statement, TIM said the amount now due covers the original licence fee of just over EUR 500 million plus revalu
Italian Supreme Court confirms TIM's EUR 1 bln licence fee refund
South Western Railway launches trial of Starlink-powered WiFi service
South Western Railway (SWR), which runs between London and the south of England, has launched a new trial of high-speed WiFi connectivity powered by satellite technology. The faster, stronger WiFi will be available for passengers travelling on Class 444 train between London Waterloo, Portsmouth and Weymouth. The 12-month trial is powered by Starlink, and will provide 97 percent coverage across the New Forest, historically a major signal blackspot area.
South Western Railway launches trial of Starlink-powered WiFi service
Amazon ordered to correct misleading information on Prime Video ads
Amazon.com misled its Prime Video subscribers in Germany when it announced the start of advertising on the service, the Munich regional court ruled in a case brought by consumer rights group Vzbv. Last year Amazon announced via email to subscribers that content on the streaming platform might contain advertising. Amazon referred in the email to the option of subscribing to a new ad-free plan for an additional EUR 2.99 per month. According to Vzbv, Amazon unlawfully and unilaterally changed the terms of the
Amazon ordered to correct misleading information on Prime Video ads
Emitel wins data services contract at Polish Air Navigation Services Agency
Polish operator Emitel has won a tender at the Air Navigation Services Agency, which provides air traffic management in the country. The operator will provide data services to six agency sites under the deal worth PLN 5.3 million (VAT included). Emitel submitted the only bid, and the contract runs for 96 months. The services will be provided in Warsaw, Gdansk, Poznan, Krakow and other sites.
Emitel wins data services contract at Polish Air Navigation Services Agency
Central African Republic signs agreement with Starlink to launch internet services
The Central African Republic has signed an agreement with satellite internet provider Starlink to begin commercial operations in the country at a date yet to be announced, Ecofin reported. The ICT ministry said Starlink aims to expand national coverage and strengthen the resilience of communications by relying on high-speed satellite solutions, in a country facing significant gaps in terrestrial infrastructure.
Central African Republic signs agreement with Starlink to launch internet services
Telecom sector granted priority access to power grid in Netherlands
Telecom networks will be given priority on the power grid in the Netherlands at times of high demand, the Consumer and Markets Authority (ACM) decided. This reverses its previous standpoint, where it had denied digital infrastructure a spot on the list of privileged sectors.
Telecom sector granted priority access to power grid in Netherlands
Engro secures PKR 133 billion Islamic financing deal for telecom infrastructure expansion
Engro has announced it has secured a PKR 133 billion Islamic financing from various financial institutions, including UBL and Meezan Bank. Engro plans to use these fresh funds to expand its telecom infrastructure across Pakistan. This funding also supported Engro's recent acquisition of Deodar and its portfolio of 10,000 telecom towers.
Engro secures PKR 133 billion Islamic financing deal for telecom infrastructure expansion
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