Realme launches P4R 5G smartphone with 8000mAh battery in India
INDIA 14:19

Realme launches P4R 5G smartphone with 8000mAh battery in India

Realme has launched the realme P4R 5G smartphone in India. The device features a 8000mAh battery and 5300mm² AirFlow Vapour Chamber. The Realme P4R 5G smartphone is 8.8mm thin and weighs 224g.

UiPath Introduces native coding agent integration for enterprise automation
GLOBAL 14:02

UiPath Introduces native coding agent integration for enterprise automation

UiPath has launched "UiPath for Coding Agents", a platform-wide integration that allows enterprises to connect, manage, and scale AI coding agents within their existing workflows. The company says UiPath for Coding Agents allows enterprises to use any coding agent to build, test, deploy, operate, and govern automations at scale, with orchestration and governance built in.

Australia sees rise in mobile service and financial hardship complaints
AUSTRALIA 14:01

Australia sees rise in mobile service and financial hardship complaints

The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) received 14,002 complaints during the January to March 2026 quarter, broadly unchanged from the previous quarter, but reported increases in complaints related to mobile services, financial hardship and compensation for financial losses. According to the TIO's Quarter 3 Complaints Report, complaints involving financial loss rose 32.7 percent quarter-on-quarter to 739 cases, while financial hardship complaints increased 25.3 percent to 505. The report said more

Zamtel provides year's internet for centre for visually impaired people
ZAMBIA 13:58

Zamtel provides year's internet for centre for visually impaired people

Zamtel has provided twelve months of complimentary internet connectivity to the Zambia library, cultural and skills centre for the visually impaired. This initiative forms part of Zamtel'sefforts to promote digital inclusion and bridge the digital divide for underserved communities. Through comprehensive braille instruction, specialist learning material, mobility training, and ICT skills development, it provides the essential tools for lifelong independence. According to Zamtel, the support is intended to e

Zain Jordan launches official song to back national soccer team
JORDAN 13:55

Zain Jordan launches official song to back national soccer team

Zain Jordan has launched an official music video for its new anthem, celebrating the Jordan National Football Team (Al Nashama) as they compete on the global stage. As the team's exclusive telecommunications sponsor, Zain Jordan released the tribute to honour the squad's historic achievements and unite Jordanian fans in national pride. The music video delivers messages of encouragement and solidarity, reflecting multi-generational public support for the national team.

STC Bahrain invites entries for 2026 entreneurship scheme InspireU
BAHRAIN 13:51

STC Bahrain invites entries for 2026 entreneurship scheme InspireU

STC Bahrain has launched the thirteenth intake of its inspireU programme, which seeks to drive the growth of innovative start-ups and supports the expansion of the country's evolving digital economy. It offers entrepreneurs and emerging businesses access to mentorship, training, financial support, networking opportunities and exposure to regional and international markets.

South Sudanese telecoms regulator NCA hosts Zambian envoy to boost ties
SOUTH SUDAN 13:48

South Sudanese telecoms regulator NCA hosts Zambian envoy to boost ties

South Sudan's National Communication Authority (NCA) has hosted a special envoy from Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema to strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance African telecommunications development. The meeting was led by NCA director-general Rizig Dominic Samuel and focused on enhancing bilateral telecommunications collaboration, specifically addressing the upcoming African Telecommunications Union (ATU) elections and Zambia's continental connectivity vision.

MTN Cote d'Ivoire signs three Diby Production artists as youth brand ambassadors
COTE D'IVOIRE 13:40

MTN Cote d'Ivoire signs three Diby Production artists as youth brand ambassadors

MTN Cote d'Ivoire has named artists Ameka Zrai, TRK and Sindika as brand ambassadors in order to generate youth appeal. The three artists are associated with Diby Production and will collaborate with the operator under its 'Tomorrow is Now' brand platform to offer young people digital tools, opportunities and "meaningful connections". This aims to strengthen MTN's youth outreach and reinforce its role in supporting talent development and social impact initiatives in Cote d'Ivoire.

DataSpace data centre in Moscow gets Tier 3 certification of Operational Sustainability-Gold
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:36

DataSpace data centre in Moscow gets Tier 3 certification of Operational Sustainability-Gold

The DataSpace colocation data centre in central Moscow has been awarded Tier 3 Certification of Operational Sustainability-Gold by Uptime Institute. This is the fifth such designation worldwide and the first in Russia and Continental Europe.

Colt bolsters Iberian capacity with new PoP at Barcelona data centre
GLOBAL 13:34

Colt bolsters Iberian capacity with new PoP at Barcelona data centre

Colt Technology Services has forged ahead with the launch of a new point of presence (PoP) at Digital Realty's upcoming BCN1 data centre in Barcelona. The early activation, which comes ahead of BCN1's full commercial roll-out, aims to support global content networks and strategic alliance partners as well as general enterprise connectivity both in Spain and internationally. Colt says it is the first telecoms operator to connect to BCN1's infrastructure.

T-Mobile Poland reaches 12,755 base stations in operation
POLAND 13:27

T-Mobile Poland reaches 12,755 base stations in operation

T-Mobile Poland said it currently runs 12,755 base stations nationwide, including 5,025 5G base stations working on the C band. It said seven 5G base stations had been deployed in the past week and 43 5G base stations were launched in May. The operator has 753 5G base stations working on the 700 MHz band.

NAO publishes report on how Ofcom protects vulnerable customers
UNITED KINGDOM 13:26

NAO publishes report on how Ofcom protects vulnerable customers

The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) has published a new report looking at the work done by broadband, water and energy companies to protect vulnerable customers. The report shows that consumer satisfaction for financially-vulnerable broadband customers as 4 percentage points below that of overall broadband customers in 2024. It also shows low awareness of social tariffs, with only one third (34%) of broadband customers aware of these tariffs as of April 2026. 

AFRICA 13:25

NTT Data expands Salesforce portfolio in East Africa

NTT Data has announced the expansion of its Salesforce service portfolio in East Africa to offer businesses advanced data management, AI-driven insights, and enhanced client engagement tools to accelerate revenue growth. It follows the 2025 acquisition of EXAH,  South Africa-based Salesforce consulting partner and AI specialist. By integrating EXAH's deep technical expertise, NTT Data delivers localised, high-impact Salesforce products backed by global delivery scale.

POLAND 13:20

Play reaches 201 new base stations in first 5 months

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, deployed 46 new base stations in May. The operator has deployed 201 new base stations since the beginning of this year. Play currently owns 13,376 base stations.

SLOVAKIA 13:17

O2, Slovak Telekom lead porting gains in Q1

O2 Slovakia saw the most customers connect to its network in the first quarter of this year through number porting, according to figures collected by Zive.sk. It said O2 gained 2,815 telephone numbers via number portability. Slovak Telekom had a net gain of 1,525 telephone numbers in Q1. Orange Slovakia lost 2,351 telephone numbers through porting, and 4ka lost 1,974 numbers.

LITHUANIA 13:15

Lithuanian telecom watchdog extends roaming surcharge in EU for MVNO Teledema

Lithuanian national telecommunications regulator RRT has extended approval for the MVNO Teledema, working on the Bite Lithuania network, to apply an EU roaming surcharge. Teledema has been permitted to apply a EUR 0.001 per minute surcharge to both incoming and outgoing calls and a EUR 0.73 per 1 GB surcharge to mobile data services. The surcharge will not apply to SMS services.

ITALY 13:15

WindTre sets up virtual job centres with AI avatars

WindTre has partnered with Arpal Puglia, the local agency for active labour policies, to roll out virtual employment centres across the southern Italian region. The programme introduces multi-channel digital platforms equipped with 3D avatars and audio-video systems to expand access to public employment services beyond traditional physical offices.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:13

Beeline Russia offers Bee subscribers access to absent foreign services including Spotify and Netflix

Russian operator Beeline has begun offering subscribers of its Bee service access to certain foreign services that do not currently operate in the country. The list includes Spotify, Netflix, Ticketmaster and Brawl Stars among others. They are available by default without any additional payments. 

ESTONIA 13:07

Elisa to close service centre in Haapsalu

Estonian operator Elisa has announced plans to close its Elisa Fix service centre in the town of Haapsalu on 10 July. The decision was taken because of a decline in customers flow as customers more frequently choose remote channels for service.

TAJIKISTAN 13:05

Megafon Tajikistan offers fixed B2B services nationwide

Megafon Tajikistan has announced that it now offers fixed broadband services to business customers in almost every part of the country. It only provides B2C fixed broadband in the city of Dushanbe. Megafon Tajikistan is able to deploy last mile networks within five days, with services available at up to 500 Mbps.

GLOBAL 13:05

Mitel appoints new global channel, partner head

Mitel, global business communications group, has appointed Ben Macdonald as Vice President (VP) of Global Channel Go-to-Market. This supports Mitel's commitment to expanding its partner network and investing in the channel ecosystem. The group has over 6,000 channel partners worldwide.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:03

Rostelecom launches AI Scaling Centre consortium

Russian national operator Rostelecom said that it has launched its AI Scaling Centre. This open consortium specialises in infrastructure, technology, know-how and marketing  for industrial implementation of AI services in key segments of the Russian economy. The Skolkovo Foundation and other companies have already joined the consortium.

TAJIKISTAN 13:02

Tajikistan builds IT-Hub

Tajikistan has started construction of the IT-Hub Dushanbe complex in the capital's Ismoili Somoni district to develop digital infrastructure and support innovation, chairman of the National Assembly of Tajikistan's Supreme Assembly and Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali wrote on social media, Trend reports. It said the IT-Hub Dushanbe complex will include an IT school, IT Park, an information technology business centre and a Regional Artificial Intelligence Centre.

UZBEKISTAN 13:00

Beeline Uzbekistan offers free smartphone when switching to Oila tariff line

Veon group subsidiary Beeline Uzbekistan has started a promotion for its Oila Ultra+ or Oila Mega+ tariff plans. Customers switching to one of the two plans and taking out an annual contract are being offered free smartphones. The promotion is valid in the city and region of Tashkent.

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