Bakcell appoints new CEO
AZERBAIJAN 15:25

Bakcell appoints new CEO

Azeri operator Bakcell has announced that Gunnar Pahnke has been appointed the CEO of the company. Pahnke has more than 35 years of international experience in the telecommunications industry. He has held various leadership positions at leading telecommunications companies in Azerbaijan, Germany, France, Romania and other countries. Pahnke holds a PhD in strategic management from the University of Poitiers (France) and an MBA from the French university ENSPTT (Ecole nationale superieure des postes et teleco

MTS to issue floating-rate bonds
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:19

MTS to issue floating-rate bonds

Russia operator MTS said it will start placing a new special issue of floating-rate bonds linked to the Bank of Russia's key rate. This new instrument is designed specifically for money market funds and is being placed through the infrastructure of professional market players.

Beeline Russia to cooperate with Ministry of Transport on digital infrastructure development
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:15

Beeline Russia to cooperate with Ministry of Transport on digital infrastructure development

Russian operator Beeline has announced that it signed a cooperation agreement with the Information Centre of the Minitsry of Transport at the St Petersburg Economic Forum. They have agreed to the digital development of the national transport infrastructure. The framework covers digital modernisation, the implementation of innovative services and the development of telecommunications infrastructure for transport needs. 

T2 offers money transfers to foreign countries from service app
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:12

T2 offers money transfers to foreign countries from service app

Rostelecom's mobile subsidiary T2 is offering customers the ability to send money transfers to foreign countries from its services management mobile application. They can make instant transfers from their handset balance to ten countries in the CIS and South-East Asia, based on the T-Bank payment infrastructure. The countries in question are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Laos, Uzbekistan, as well as the Republic of Transnistria, part of Moldova. The list is due

Azetelekom and Huawei scheme raises Azeri broadband coverage to nearly 100%
AZERBAIJAN 15:08

Azetelekom and Huawei scheme raises Azeri broadband coverage to nearly 100%

Azcon Holding unit Aztelekom and Huawei have announced that the 'Online Azerbaijan' broadband connectivity strategy has covered 99.7 percent of Azerbaijan. Up to 3 million households and businesses in major cities and remote villages alike now have full access to broadband and digital services, of which 2 million were connected within the past two years. The scheme launched by the Azeri Ministry of Digital Development and Transport in 2021 supported government targets to increase average tnternet speeds on

Russia's Bureau 1440 loses low-orbit satellite
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:02

Russia's Bureau 1440 loses low-orbit satellite

Russian satellite operator Bureau 1440 has lost one of its low orbit satellites, reports Kommersant. The satellite was a part of a group of sixteen launched by the operator on 23 March. 

Slovak Telekom to drop Digi TV brand
SLOVAKIA 14:59

Slovak Telekom to drop Digi TV brand

Slovak Telekom plans to discontinue its Digi TV brand, reports Zive. The operator acquired Digi Slovakia in 2013 and plans to merge the subsidiary with the parent company from 01 September.  Digi Slovakia's revenues reached EUR 31.64 million in 2025 and its net profit was EUR 656,000.

FIberhost CFO resigns
POLAND 14:56

FIberhost CFO resigns

Adam Zolnowski has resigned from the position of the CFO in Polish wholesale operator Fiberhost, reports Telko.in. The company has confirmed the resignation but hasn't specified the reason. Zolnowski has been appointed the CFO at Fiberhost in January of 2025.

Huawei appoints new managing director in Poland
POLAND 14:53

Huawei appoints new managing director in Poland

Huawei has appointed Jensen Li the managing director at Huawei Poland, reports GSMonline. He has taken over responsibility for activities of Huawei in Poland, the Baltic States and Ukraine. Jensen Li worked in the position of the CSO at Huawei Poland in 2015 to 2019, he graduated from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), he has worked at Huawei for more than 20 years.

T-Mobile Poland partners Women in Tech Summit, offers Zabka voucher
POLAND 14:48

T-Mobile Poland partners Women in Tech Summit, offers Zabka voucher

T-Mobile Poland said it has become a partner of the Women in Tech Summit for the third year in a row. The operator has also launched a seasonal promotion in cooperation with the retail chain Zabka. Customers can obtain an e-coupon for a PLN 10 discount in Zabka branches through T-Mobile's application of the operator.

US MVNO Optimum passes 700,000 mobile lines
UNITED STATES 14:46

US MVNO Optimum passes 700,000 mobile lines

Optimum Communications has passed 700,000 mobile lines, with growth driven by its continues focus on providing flexible and affordable connectivity solutions for consumers. Optimum Mobile provides nationwide 5G services on the T-Mobile US network, with a broadband and mobile bundle starting from USD 60 per month.

O2 Czechia offers promotional data packs for summer
CZECH REPUBLIC 14:44

O2 Czechia offers promotional data packs for summer

O2 Czech Republic has introduced to its customers a seasonal promotion of its mobile data services. Customers will be offered Full Data add-on packages. Customers can use them within the country and when traveling abroad within the EU roaming zone. With Full Data activated, customers have 24 hours of unlimited internet at full 5G speed free of charge. Customers can simply activate Data Full via the My O2 application.

CZECH REPUBLIC 14:42

Vodafone Czechia runs summer promotion through Happy loyalty scheme

Vodafone Czech Republic has launched its seasonal promotional campaign Summer With Vodafone Happy. The campaign includes benefits integrated directly into the Vodafone Happy loyalty programme within the My Vodafone+ application. During the summer months, customers can activate unlimited mobile data, free TV packages or special discounts on new devices within the loyalty programme. The entire offer will be available in the application for three months, in June to August.

RWANDA 14:41

Rwandan cabinet approves creation of National Artificial Intelligence Agency

The Rwandan cabinet has approved the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency to accelerate AI development, innovation, adoption, investment and ethical governance. The agency builds on Rwanda's April 2023 National AI Policy, which established the nation's goal to lead in responsible and inclusive AI development. The policy focuses on building AI skills, strengthening research and innovation, improving data infrastructure, encouraging private-sector investment and establishing governance m

CHAD 14:38

Chad authorities tell Airtel and Moov to speed up infrastructure sharing

Chad's telecommunications authorities plan to accelerate infrastructure sharing between mobile operators Airtel and Moov Africa to improve service quality, Ecofin reported. Minister Haliki Choua Mahamat met with senior telecom executives on 04 June to address the country's declining network performance and the "zero tolerance" policy the authorities have adopted toward service failures in the sector. Mahamat ordered both operators to resolve their disputes and immediately implement joint infrastructure usag

UNITED KINGDOM 14:37

UK govt confirms Palantir NHS contract under review

The UK government is reviewing a contract between the National Health Service (NHS) and US data analytics company Palantir, reports Reuters. The review was confirmed by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall during an interview on Times Radio, as the government comes under increasing pressure to activate a break clause at end of the contract's initial term in early-2027. 

RWANDA 14:35

MTN Rwanda partners local universities to boost graduate employment

MTN Rwanda has begun partnerships with the University of Rwanda and Kepler College to provide young people with relevant skills, enhance graduate employability and support workforce development. Students and graduates will gain increased exposure to industry experience.. The institutions will collaborate on career programmes, guest lectures, mentorship sessions, workplace exposure opportunities, internships, industrial attachments, graduate placements and targeted skills developm.

UNITED KINGDOM 14:27

Vysiion wins digital comms system contract with Portsmouth Water

Exponential-e Group subsidiary Vysiion has won a contract from English utility Portsmouth Water to provide a new digital communications platforms. The AMP8 Telephony and Resilience Framework contract runs until 2031, with a potential 5-year extension option to 2036. The initial deployment, to be finalised by January 2027, will migrate Portsmouth Water from PSTN lines to a new secure, digital platform. 

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 14:23

Starlink deploys 150 kits to support Africa CDC Ebola response in DRC

Starlink has delivered 150 satellite internet kits to the Africa CDC to support the ongoing Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The deployment provides high-speed connectivity to frontline medical teams ini remote areas of Ituri Province. Africa CDC said this follows discussions between the centre and Starlink. Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya emphasized that timely, reliable connectivity is vital for outbreak responses, as frontline health workers need fast communication an

SOUTH AFRICA 14:21

Equinix Cape Town data centre plans face opposition

There is opposition to Equinix's plans for two data centres in Cape Town, according to a report by news agency Reuters. The Housing Assembly (HA), representing more than 20 communities in the Western Cape of South Africa, and UK non-profit Foxglove, say city planners should withhold approval for their construction pending a comprehensive disclosure of the project's utility and environmental footprints. Equinix told Reuters that it has finished buying land in Cape Town but have not yet submitted any planning

UNITED KINGDOM 14:18

Rhodri Talfan Davies appointed BBC Deputy Director-General

The BBC has formally appointed Rhodri Talfan Davies as Deputy Director-General, following a competitive internal recruitment process. The appointment is effective immediately, with Davies sitting on the Executive Committee and the BBC Board. He has worked for the BBC for over 20 years, most recently as Director of the Nations divisions, which will be led as Interim Director by Rhuanedd Richards. In this new role, Davies will support new Director-General Matt Brittin, with responsibility for the BBC's editor

UNITED STATES 14:12

Soracom appoints new CEO for Americas region

Global IoT connectivity provider Soracom has appointed Richard Halliday as CEO of the Americas, with effect from start-June. He will lead the business across the Americas region, including the partnerships, sales and technical services units, overseeing the group's regional go-to-market strategy. He joined Soracom as partnerships head for the Americas in 2022. 

SAUDI ARABIA 14:06

Zain KSA and Dammam Airports sign MoU to enhance digital infrastructure

Zain KSA and Dammam Airports have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the digital transformation of airport operations, to strengthen its role in Saudi Arabia's aviation sector and improve service to passengers. Zain KSA will explore the deployment of an integrated digital ecosystem for Dammam Airports backed by its 5G networks. The ecosystem will leverage Zain Cloud's services along with Wi-Fi services, digital infrastructure, and technical and operational support.

KUWAIT 14:03

Zain Kuwait provides infrastructure for United Real Estate development in Hessah

Zain Kuwait has formed an exclusive partnership with United Real Estate Company (URC), a developer in the MENA region, to power the connectivity and digital infrastructure for Hessah District, which combines urban residences, business, retail, dining, healthcare, hospitality and community spaces. Zain will support digital infrastructure for both the residential and commercial areas, including Byout Hessah and Hessah Towers, as well as Hessah Work, Hessah Health, Hessah Hub and Hessah Plaza. Services will be

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