Travelxp 4K channel goes live in Romania on iNES platform
ROMANIA 04:41

Travelxp 4K channel goes live in Romania on iNES platform

Travelxp 4K channel has officially launched on the iNES GROUP platform in Romania. The channel is fully localized in the Romanian language, providing subscribers with access to a library of travel programming. Travelxp 4K broadcasts in native 4K HLG HDR to provide high-resolution visual quality. The 4K TV channel is dedicated to global travel and lifestyle content.

Turkcell revenues jump nearly 11%, adds record 2.4 million postpaid subscribers in 2025
TURKEY 04:33

Turkcell revenues jump nearly 11%, adds record 2.4 million postpaid subscribers in 2025

Turkcell posted group revenues of TRY 220.3 billion for the full year of 2024, which represents an increase of 10.7 percent year-on-year. Turkcell Turkiye was the main contributor, accounting for over 91 percent of group revenues. This growth was mainly boosted by increasing ARPU through segmented pricing and upselling, alongside record postpaid net additions, the company said. Data centre and cloud operations also surpassed 2025 guidance posting a notable 45 percent year-on-year growth, the company said.

Pakistan launches 24/7 National Cybersecurity Control Room
PAKISTAN 8 MRT

Pakistan launches 24/7 National Cybersecurity Control Room

Pakistan's government has established its 24/7 National Cybersecurity Control Room. This initiative, led by the National Cyber Emergency Response Team (nCERT) under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, comes as a direct response to an increased threat environment targeting critical government websites, national networks, and digital infrastructure. The new facility, located at nCERT headquarters in Islamabad, aims to serve as a centralized coordination hub for real-time monitoring, analysis, and rapid

CelcomDigi urges customers to switch to new unified app, discontinues Celcom Life and MyDigi
MALAYSIA 8 MRT

CelcomDigi urges customers to switch to new unified app, discontinues Celcom Life and MyDigi

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi is urging its customers to transition to the new CelcomDigi App. This move comes as the company begins the progressive retirement of its legacy Celcom Life and MyDigi apps. The transition started on 6 March with the migration of prepaid-related transactions, leading up to the full retirement of both legacy apps on 1 April.

VMO2 CEO express regret over price rises, defends Netomnia takeover
UNITED KINGDOM 8 MRT

VMO2 CEO express regret over price rises, defends Netomnia takeover

The CEO of Virgin Media O2, Lutz Schueler, has expressed regret at imposing a 40 percent price increase on O2 mobile customers, reports The Telegraph. In October 2025, O2 announced plans to increase prices for customers by GBP 2.50 a month from April 2026, 40 percent higher than the GBP 1.80 price increase stipulated in customers' contracts. The move led an exodus of customers and the government asking regulator Ofcom to review telecoms industry pricing. O2 lost around 165,000 UK customers in Q4 2025, with

Channel 4 brings back B Corp free advertising airtime competition
UNITED KINGDOM 8 MRT

Channel 4 brings back B Corp free advertising airtime competition

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has announced the return of the B Corp competition for the second year. Delivered by Channel 4 Sales in partnership with B Corp non-profit B Lab UK, the 2026 scheme will provide free TV advertising airtime to five sustainable businesses meeting verified standards for environmental and social business practices. The competition is open to certified UK B Corps and will again provide the five winners with Channel 4 advertising airtime worth GBP 600,000. Applications close on 09 April. 

AT&T opens first Connected Learning Centre of 2026
UNITED STATES 8 MRT

AT&T opens first Connected Learning Centre of 2026

AT&T has opened the first Connected Learning Center (CLC) of 2026 at the Alpha Community Foundation in Oklahoma City. The company plans to set up CLCs with over 20 non-profits across the US in 2026 to provide communities with connectivity, devices and digital skills training. Each CLC will receive funding of up to USD 50,000, free AT&TV Fiber for three years, Dell computers, and access to digital skills training and resources. AT&T has supported 86 CLCs across 25 US states since 2021, serving over 167,000 p

DirecTV partners with Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic
UNITED STATES 8 MRT

DirecTV partners with Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

DirecTV has announced a partnership with the US national baseball team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, becoming the exclusive pay-TV partner for Team USA. DirecTV sponsorship will be displayed throughout the tournament - including the DirecTV logo on all Team USA helmets worn during matches and practice sessions; five outfield signage placements in Houston, and three in Miami; and commercial and digital inventory across broadcasts and the MLB.com website. The 2026 tournament runs from 04-17 March. 

Comcast in execution phase to deliver BEAD broadband contracts
UNITED STATES 8 MRT

Comcast in execution phase to deliver BEAD broadband contracts

Comcast said it was in execution phase to deliver connectivity to underserved communities in 34 states through the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) programme. This comes after the National Telecoms and Information Administration (NTIA) approved the majority of state funding proposals for the over USD 42 billion programme. On top of winning BEAD contracts in 34 states, Comcast has invested USD 80 billion in its fibre network and infrastructure over the last 10 years, extending its netwo

Bluebird Fiber completes acquisition of Everstream assets
UNITED STATES 8 MRT

Bluebird Fiber completes acquisition of Everstream assets

Bluebird Fiber, US business-only fibre network operator, has completed the purchase of assets and operations from Everstream, a 25,000 route mile fibre network serving business customers across the Midwest. The deal was announced in June 2025. Bluebird Fibre CEO Jason W Adkins said the complementary networks were already connected, with customers able to place orders between any two points on the merged network from 06 March. 

Virgin Media O2 blocks over one billion scam/spam calls
UNITED KINGDOM 8 MRT

Virgin Media O2 blocks over one billion scam/spam calls

Virgin Media O2 has reached the milestone of detecting and flagging over one billion suspected scam/spam calls to O2 customers. The free 'Call Defence' service is powered by global voice solutions provider Hiya, using Adapative AI technology to analyse phone number behaviour and data points to determine if it is a spam/scam call.

Netflix acquires AI filmmaking tool developer InterPositive
GLOBAL 8 MRT

Netflix acquires AI filmmaking tool developer InterPositive

Netflix has acquired InterPositive, AI filmmaking technology business founded by actor Ben Affleck. The company develops AI-enabled tools built by and for toolmakers. Elizabeth Stone, Chief Product and Technology Officer, said Netflix's approach to AI technology was focused on supporting the needs of creative community, helping to empower, and not replace, storytellers. 

PAKISTAN 8 MRT

JazzWorld to offer free mobile data access to travelers in Middle East

In response to the ongoing regional crisis in the Middle East, Pakistani operator Jazz has launched a dedicated support initiative to assist customers traveling or residing in the area. To ensure they remain connected, Jazz is providing free data to its 165,000 customers currently registered on international roaming networks across GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain.

THAILAND 7 MRT

True dtac announces iPhone 17e pricing details

Thai operator True dtac has announced it will offer the new iPhone 17e on the local market. Customers can now pre-order the iPhone 17e at True Shops, dtac Shops, and the True Store. The device will be commercially available starting with 11 March.

BANGLADESH 7 MRT

Banglalink to launch Mukto Pay mobile payment platform with Huawei

Banglalink's payment service provider subsidiary Neo PSP has teamed up with Huawei to develop a digital payments platform dubbed 'Mukto Pay'. This initiative is expected to expand cashless financial services in Bangladesh. The partnership deal was signed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona.

PHILIPPINES 7 MRT

PLDT taps UiPath to launch ERICA agentic AI service for enterprise risk management

Philippines operator PLDT has partnered with UiPath to develop ERICA, an agentic AI–driven service designed to enhance enterprise risk management capabilities across the organization. UiPath says this is its first telco application of agentic AI in Southeast Asia. ERICA (Enterprise Risk Intelligence Companion Agent) was developed internally by the PLDT Group's Enterprise Risk Management team in close collaboration with PLDT and Smart's Information Technology team and UiPath. It is designed to strengthen ent

INDIA 6 MRT

Samsung begins early deliveries of Galaxy S26 series in India

Samsung has announced early deliveries of its Galaxy S26 AI-powered smartphone line for customers who pre-booked the devices in India. The Galaxy S26 series includes the S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26. The Galaxy S26 series is available for pre-order at all major online and mainline retail outlets in India until 10 March.

TAIWAN 6 MRT

Far EasTone taps Ericsson for 5G network upgrade

Ericsson has signed a partnership agreement with Taiwanese operator Far EasTone. Under the terms of the deal, Ericsson will help modernize Far EasTone's network with programmable RAN and Core services. The 3-year agreement is expected to accelerate Far EasTone's transition to 5G Advanced while establishing a scalable, 6G-ready architecture.

GLOBAL 6 MRT

The week in telecom: MWC brings 5G advances, AI and satellite integration, plus first robot phone

No shortage of news this past week thanks to the annual mobile industry meet-up in Barcelona. Mobile World Congress brought the usual advances in network technology (5G Advanced, pre-6G, Wi-Fi 8), smartphones (Apple, Xiaomi, Motorola, Vivo) and services (mobile-satellite integration, AI edge). While the traditional telecom players like Ericsson, Telefonica and NTT were clearly present, there was also a large contingent of industry newcomers looking to take a piece of the pie, including Amazon, Nvidia and St

EUROPE 6 MRT

Hong Kong Tech Innovators Showcases Research-to-Market Strength, Unlocks New Partnership Opportunities in Europe

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in collaboration with Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), led a delegation of 20 local innovation and technology (I&T) companies and institutions to Barcelona, Spain, concluding a highly successful participation at the world's premier connectivity event—Mobile World Congress (MWC), and debuted at the startup-centric stage—4 Years From Now (4YFN) 2026. This participation has enabled local tech firms to access markets overseas, showcasing their strengths in research and development (R&D), and demonstrating the city's role as a leading international I&T hub.

BELGIUM 6 MRT

TV Vlaanderen & Telesat

This company profile analyses Canal Plus's activities in Belgium, which are part of the pay-TV provider M7. The company uses the TV Vlaanderen brand for Dutch-language services and the Télésat brand for the French-speaking part of the country. This report contains information on the company's current position and strategy in Belgium, gives an overview of its infrastructure and product portfolio, and looks at the market in which the brands operate and its competitors. Furthermore, the profile reports on the group's marketing activities, including its customer strategy. Lastly the profile contains Telecompaper's SWOT analysis.

EUROPE 6 MRT

Ceconomy CEO to step down this year

Ceconomy, the owner of European consumer electronics retail chains Saturn and MediaMarkt, said its CEO Kai-Ulrich Deissner will step down from its role during the course this year. Deissner has served as the CFO of Ceconomy ​since February 2023 and took on the CEO role in May last year. The shareholding structure of Ceconomy has meanwhile changed.

GLOBAL 6 MRT

Syniverse adds BCE 2.0 certification for Universal Commerce roaming billing and settlement

Syniverse said it has become the first roaming service provider certified for the GSMA's updated Billing and Charging Evolution standard, which governs wholesale billing and settlement. Syniverse's Universal Commerce service is now certified for the version 2.0 BCE standard, which introduces advances including invoice confidentiality, which lets operators share total billing amounts without revealing their underlying strategy for charges. BCE 2.0 also creates a report structure tailored to 5G Standalone tra

EASTERN EUROPE 6 MRT

EU proposes 'Roam Like at Home' extension to Western Balkans

The European Commission is moving to expand its popular 'Roam Like at Home' policy to the Western Balkans, proposing to open negotiations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. Once agreements are reached with each nation and they adopt EU roaming rules, anyone travelling between the EU and these six Western Balkan countries would benefit from domestic rates for calls, texts and mobile data, eliminating roaming charges. This will make travel more affordable and

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