Maxis launches upgraded Family Plans for residential users
Malaysian operator Maxis has introduced its upgraded Family Plans, bringing faster home internet speeds and unlimited mobile data. The new all-in-one Maxis Family Plans are available in two options, priced at MYR 299 and MYR 399. The MYR 299 plan offers home fibre speeds of 500Mbps, with three unlimited 4G/5G mobile lines, while the MYR 399 plan offers 1Gbps speeds, with four unlimited 4G/5G mobile lines.
Maxis launches upgraded Family Plans for residential users
Malaysian operator Maxis has introduced its upgraded Family Plans, bringing faster home internet speeds and unlimited mobile data. The new all-in-one Maxis Family Plans are available in two options, priced at MYR 299 and MYR 399. The MYR 299 plan offers home fibre speeds of 500Mbps, with three unlimited 4G/5G mobile lines, while the MYR 399 plan offers 1Gbps speeds, with four unlimited 4G/5G mobile lines.
Pakistan to launch 5G spectrum auction on 10 March
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will launch a 5G spectrum auction on 10 March. The Pakistani government will auction 597.2 MHz of spectrum below 6 GHz. This includes additional spectrum in two existing IMT bands (1800 and 2100 MHz) and newly available spectrum in four additional IMT bands (700, 2300, 2600 and 3500 MHz) that have not previously been allocated to mobile operators on the local market.
Pakistan to launch 5G spectrum auction on 10 March
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will launch a 5G spectrum auction on 10 March. The Pakistani government will auction 597.2 MHz of spectrum below 6 GHz. This includes additional spectrum in two existing IMT bands (1800 and 2100 MHz) and newly available spectrum in four additional IMT bands (700, 2300, 2600 and 3500 MHz) that have not previously been allocated to mobile operators on the local market.
Samsung brings Galaxy A07 5G smartphone to Philippines
Samsung Electronics has launched the Galaxy A07 5G smartphone in Philippines. The device features as 6,000mAh battery, 6.7-inch screen, and 50-megapixel rear camera, and 8-megapixle front camera.
Samsung brings Galaxy A07 5G smartphone to Philippines
BDx, IOH support flood relief efforts in Sumatra
BDx Indonesia has partnered with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) and Filantra Foundation to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance, standing alongside families who have been affected by the recent floods. This joint relief initiative will provide clean drinking water and public kitchens (Posko Dapur Umum) in flood-affected areas.
BDx, IOH support flood relief efforts in Sumatra
Vi, DoT certify inaugural batch of Emerging Tech Skilling Programme graduates
Vodafone Idea Foundation, in partnership with India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) have officially certified the first batch of 50 students who graduated their Emerging Technologies Skilling Programme. The programme provided students with application-oriented skills in AI, data analytics and cybersecurity, with focus on telecom sector use cases.
Vi, DoT certify inaugural batch of Emerging Tech Skilling Programme graduates
Lifecell expands 5G services trial to town of Borodyanka
Ukrainian operator Lifecell has launched a trial of 5G mobile services in the town of Borodyanka, in the Bucha municipality in the Kiev region. The Non-Standalone 5G services are provided on the 3,500 MHz band. The operator has previously launched a 5G services trial in Lviv, which has achieved a maximum download speed of 1.5 Gbps.
Lifecell expands 5G services trial to town of Borodyanka
Azercell launches 2026 Bursary Programme for STEM students
Azerbaijan operator Azercell has launched the Bursary Programme 2026, offering scholarships for students with a high academic performance. The programme aims to support the academic and professional development of students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields.
Azercell launches 2026 Bursary Programme for STEM students
MTS Belarus named best mobile network in 2025 by regulator
MTS Belarus has been recognised by national telecoms regulator BeIGIE as having the best mobile network quality in 2025, scoring 886 out of a possible 1,000 points. MTS achieved an average download speed of 38.76 Mbps in Minsk, 36.9 Mbps in regional centres, and 24.26 Mbps in municipal centres. In 2025, MTS Belarus activated 1,500 additional LTE base stations and over 200 3G base stations across the country.
MTS Belarus named best mobile network in 2025 by regulator
Beeline Russia launches AI-based anti-fraud solution for banks
Russian operator Beeline has announced a new anti-fraud solution for banks and micro-financial companies called 'FraudShield', developed by the Beeline Big Data & AI division. The service analyses customer behaviour to identify potential fraudulent activity. According to recent regulations issued by the Russian Central Bank, banks must submit inquiries to operators for information on abnormal customer activity to help prevent fraud.
Beeline Russia launches AI-based anti-fraud solution for banks
MTS launches 'Safe Internet' service to protect children online
Russian operator MTS has launched a new service called 'Safe Internet' to protect children from harmful online content. The new service uses AI to analyse over two million websites, blocking access to websites with potentially harmful content by default. The service can be activated through the 'My MTS' mobile app for RUB 99 per month. Customers can test the service for free for one week, and can connect up to three phone numbers.
MTS launches 'Safe Internet' service to protect children online
Rostelecom expands fibre network, user base in Volgograd, Kemerovo regions
Russian operator Rostelecom extended the reach of its fibre-optic network to over an extra 4,000 households in the Kemerovo region in 2025. This involved the installation of 57 km of fibre-optic cabling. The operator also connected over 25,000 additional residents to its fixed-line broadband services in the Volgograd region in 2025.
