Beeline Russia signs training agreement with MTUCI university
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:24

Beeline Russia signs training agreement with MTUCI university

Russian operator Beeline has signed a cooperation agreement with the Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI) during the Digital Industry for Industrial Russia conference underway in Nizhny Novgorod. They plan to cooperate on IT training programmes.

Zain Kuwait hires consultant for 6-month accessibility audit
KUWAIT 14:23

Zain Kuwait hires consultant for 6-month accessibility audit

Zain Kuwait has partnered with specialist consultancy AxessAll to launch a Digital and Policy Accessibility Audit to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The audit is designed to assess, measure and strengthen accessibility across Zain's external and internal ecosystem in Kuwait, supporting the company's long-term goal of delivering more inclusive digital experiences and fostering an equitable work environment for current and future employees.

Mobiuz signs cooperation memorandum with Cisco
UZBEKISTAN 14:19

Mobiuz signs cooperation memorandum with Cisco

Uzbekistan mobile operator Mobiuz has signed a cooperation memorandum with Cisco to work on implementing AI in its network infrastructure, including automated network management, cybersecurity solutions and support for multi-cloud environments. The memorandum was signed during Cisco Connect 2026 UK & Ireland. In 2021, Mobiuz switched to the service contract Cisco Smart Net Total Care.

Zet-Mobile offers fixed broadband with ISP Nets
TAJIKISTAN 14:16

Zet-Mobile offers fixed broadband with ISP Nets

Tajikistan operator Zet-Mobile has introduced fixed broadband services for its mobile customers. The offer is provided in cooperation with the ISP Nets. The service is available in the capital city to start.

Maroc Telecom‑Inwi JV provides reference offer for passive fibre infrastructure
MOROCCO 14:15

Maroc Telecom‑Inwi JV provides reference offer for passive fibre infrastructure

Morocco's Uni Fiber, the FiberCo joint venture co‑owned by Maroc Telecom and Inwi, has received regulatory approval to publish a reference offer for wholesale access to its passive fibre infrastructure. The reference offer will enable commercial operators to access Uni Fiber's infrastructure under non‑discriminatory and transparent conditions, which in turn is expected to support investment in fibre roll‑out activities and accelerate deployments. Announcing the development, national telecom authority ANRT d

Cellnex deploys Ericsson's Mini-Link E-band radio for cellular backhaul uplift
EUROPE 14:14

Cellnex deploys Ericsson's Mini-Link E-band radio for cellular backhaul uplift

Cellnex has picked Ericsson's Mini-Link 6356 E-band radio and the Ericsson Transport Automation Controller to drive RAN backhaul upgrades across its European footprint. Ericsson said Cellnex's order makes it the lead client for Mini-Link 6356 volumes globally. The E-band radios are expected to unlock enhanced capacity in cellular backhaul links coupled with improved range and energy efficiency. The rollout is already underway, following the launch of an inaugural deployment in Cellnex's Poland subsidiary. 

Transtelecom expands cooperation with QazPost on Starlink sales
KAZAKHSTAN 14:13

Transtelecom expands cooperation with QazPost on Starlink sales

Kazakhstan operator Transtelecom has expanded its cooperation with the national postal operator QazPost on providing internet services in villages. The operator carries out the project in 13 regions. Employees from 210 units of the post company provide customers with support when connecting to internet services from Starlink. Transtelecom is the official reseller of services from Starlink in Kazakhstan.

Team Holding places USD 12.5 mln bond
ARMENIA 14:12

Team Holding places USD 12.5 mln bond

Armenian company Team Holding starts the third stage of its bond issue programme with a USD 12.5 million issue carried out in cooperation with the company Freedom Broker Armenia. The company plans to use the funds for carrying out infrastructure projects, implementation of innovative solutions, as well as more efficient financing. This is the final stage of the bond emission programme totaling USD 31.5 million and AMD 1.4 billion.

Crown Castle makes new executive leadership appointments
UNITED STATES 14:11

Crown Castle makes new executive leadership appointments

US cell tower operator Crown Castle has announced the appointment of Kris Hinson as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), and Mark Lennon as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Information Officer (CIO). In his role, Hinson will be responsible for Crown Castle's customer commercial relationships and commercial strategy. He has been the group's VP of Corporate Finance and Treasurer since 2023. 

LMT IoT, Infineon partner on connected edge AI product development
EUROPE 14:07

LMT IoT, Infineon partner on connected edge AI product development

Latvian company LMT IoT, a member of the LMT Group, and Infineon Technologies announced a new cooperation aimed at helping startups and product companies develop, deploy and scale connected edge AI products more efficiently. At the centre of the new cooperation between the two European companies sits Infineon's edge AI technologies, including Deepcraft software, with the IoT Shortcut connectivity platform from LMT IoT. The goal is to give developers a clearer path from working AI models to deployable, conne

Netflix raises prices in Denmark, Norway and Sweden ahead of ad-supported tier next year
SCANDINAVIA 14:03

Netflix raises prices in Denmark, Norway and Sweden ahead of ad-supported tier next year

Netflix will bring its advertising-supported tier to Denmark, Norway and Sweden among other markets in 2027, Mediavision reported. Pricing and exact launch dates have not yet been given At the same time, Netflix raised its subscription prices on 15 May by DKK 20 monthly in Denmark and by SEK 20 in Sweden. In Norway, Netflix's prices have risen by between NOK 20 and NOK 30 depending on the package. The streaming service has not declared any plans for an advertising-supported tier in Finland, nor any price ri

Canada, Spain sign AI technology co-operation MoU
CANADA 14:03

Canada, Spain sign AI technology co-operation MoU

The Canadian and Spanish governments have signed an MoU to advance their co-operation in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The MoU creates a framework for the two countries to advance co-operation in AI - including ways to support access to AI compute capacity; promoting AI and technology adoption; and strengthening co-operation across industry, government and other parties. The agreement also focuses on the responsible and safe development and use of AI technology to boost economic growth improve pr

GERMANY 14:03

German video ad market forecast to grow 4% in 2026 on streaming expansion

Advertising revenues generated through TV, video streaming and audio offerings in Germany are set to grow by 4.3 percent in 2026 to EUR 6.55 billion, according to figures published by Vaunet. Revenues grew by just 0.9 percent last year. Video advertising revenues are projected to rise by 4.8 percent year-on-year in 2026 to EUR 5.73 billion. Of this, EUR 3.12 billion is generated through TV ads, a 4 percent decline year-on-year, and EUR 2.61 billion is expected to come from streaming services, an 18 percent

NAMIBIA 14:00

Telecom Namibia apologises for service disruptions, says part of network upgrades

Telecom Namibia apologized for recent network disruptions impacting businesses and residents, saying its team is actively working to restore reliable service. The company said these are related to ongoing network upgrades, which are essential to building a faster, more reliable, and future-ready network.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:57

Beeline Cloud launches own AI inference service

Russian operator Beeline said that its unit Beeline Cloud has launched its service Token Factory for LLM inferencing, based on the Beeline GPU infrastructure. The platform enables corporate customers to integrate AI models into their business processes using APIs compatible with OpenAI and a secure local cloud infrastructure. Users are already able to use the GLM 5.1 model on the platform, while Kimi K2.6 and DeepSeek V4 will be added soon.

CANADA 13:55

Canadian govt publishes rules for mmWave spectrum auction

The Canadian government has announced the rules for the upcoming mmWave spectrum auction in 2027. The rules include measures to promote market competition and help smaller operators access mobile spectrum - including a limit on the amount of spectrum that bidders can acquire; and small licence areas for operators to secure target access to spectrum to meet their needs. The auction will help boost mobile network capacity, bolster investment and lower costs for Canadians. A total of 4.8 GHz of mmWave spectrum

NORWAY 13:47

Nkom deploys 2 new GNSS measurement stations in Eastern Finnmark

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom has announced the deployment of two new GNSS measurement stations in Eastern Finnmark as reports of disruptions to satellite navigation systems continue. It follows the government's decision last year to open a new Nkom office for northern Norway, in the city of Tromso in Troms county. Digitisation minister Karianne Tung stressed the importance of bolstering resilience in the north of the country, saying that the new stations in Eastern Finnmark will provide a better overvi

SWEDEN 13:28

Telia remedies fault in public warning transmission

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said it is has concluded its investigation into Telia Company's failure to send a public information text message in Gothenburg in September 2025. Telecom operators have an obligation to transmit critical information messages (VMAs) to the public. PTS has reviewed the incident and concludes that Telia has taken the necessary measures to remedy the problem. The watchdog is therefore closing its regulatory case without taking any action.

EUROPE 13:08

Eset renames corporate portfolio as Eset Private and highlights customisation features

Cybersecurity company Eset has announced the presentation of its Eset Private portfolio, previously known as Corporate Solutions, at Eset World 2026 from 18 to 21 May in Berlin. The portfolio was developed to offer tailored and advisory-led cybersecurity for complex enterprise and public sector environments, including major companies, defence organisations, critical infrastructure operators and public institutions, the company said. David Brezna, VP of CS operations and scale-up, said Eset Private extends i

ALGERIA 13:04

Algeria launches national digital skills programme

Algeria has launched a nationwide digital skills drive, DZWatch reported. ICT Minister Sid Ali Zerrouki announced the launch of the "77.7" National Digital Empowerment Programme, an initiative to equip Algerians of all ages with essential digital skills. The programme features seven tailored educational tracks across seven age categories, scaling from "Tech Discovery" for children aged 7-10 to "Senior Tech" for adults up to age 77. Additional tracks focus on students, innovators, professionals, adults, and

POLAND 13:02

Polsat Plus Group revenues up 3% in Q1

Revenues of Polsat Plus Group totaled PLN 3.635 billion in the first quarter of this year, up by 3.0 percent year-on-year. The adjusted EBITDA grew by 4.7 percent to PLN 847 million, resulting in a margin of 23.3 percent, up by 0.4 percentage points. The net profit grew by 54.1 percent to PLN 133.6 million. Capital expenditure amounted to PLN 1.2 billion, up by 60 percent. 

MIDDLE EAST 13:00

Modirum Platforms and Atlas Telecom expand partnership to target GCC public safety sector

Modirum Platforms and Atlas Telecom have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership focusing on delivering integrated situational awareness and critical communication network service assurance capabilities across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Through this joint initiative, both organisations will co-invest in integrated digital technologies designed to deliver resilient communications and advanced field intelligence; improve service assurance and operational continuity for mission-c

ITALY 12:55

Sanfilippo named Iliad Italia marketing chief

Iliad Italia has followed the release of its first quarter results by announcing the addition of two new members to its structure, alongside a series of organisational changes. The operator said Anna Sanfilippo has joined as Chief Marketing Officer, while Gloria Furlan will be its new General Counsel.

GLOBAL 12:53

Nokia unveils California lab dedicated to AI-native networking innovations

Nokia has announced the launch of its AI Networking Innovation Lab operating from its existing presence in Sunnyvale, California. The lab provides an anchor location for research and partner activity targeting AI-native networking. As such, it aligns strongly with Nokia's pivot toward AI-native networks in pursuit of future growth and a leading role in data centre connectivity.

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