A1 brings flagship Magic8 Pro smartphone to Bulgaria
BULGARIA 08:24

A1 brings flagship Magic8 Pro smartphone to Bulgaria

A1 has launched the Honor Magic8 Pro flagship smartphone in Bulgaria. Customers who pre-order the device online via the A1 website until 29 January will receive an EUR 200 (BGN 391) discount, applicable to both cash purchases and lease agreements. With the Unlimited Ultra plan, the Magic8 Pro is available for a promotional price of EUR 699.98 (BGN 1,369).

Eurofiber: Resilience as the Foundation for a Connected Future at MWC2026
EUROPE 16 JAN

Eurofiber: Resilience as the Foundation for a Connected Future at MWC2026

Digital dependencies are increasing rapidly. New applications such as edge computing, Mobile Private Networks, IoT, and hybrid cloud require infrastructure that is always available, secure, and resilient. Eurofiber therefore places digital resilience at the center: a cloud and network architecture designed for reliability, security, and continuity — even under extreme conditions. This ensures that companies and organizations can count on availability, 24/7 monitoring, and guaranteed performance.

Telefonica debuts anti-blackout offer for Spanish businesses
SPAIN 16 JAN

Telefonica debuts anti-blackout offer for Spanish businesses

Telefonica has announced the launch of Titan Connect, a new ecosystem designed to help Spanish businesses maintain operations during network outages and other disruptions. The platform targets both private companies and public administrations seeking to strengthen their preparedness against cyberattacks, power failures and other events affecting critical connectivity. It draws on the company's experience supporting Spain's security forces and extends those capabilities to sectors such as finance, energy, tr

Bite Lithuania appoints new head of customer communication centre
LITHUANIA 16 JAN

Bite Lithuania appoints new head of customer communication centre

Bite Lithuania has appointed Laura Lazauskaite the head of the customer communication centre. Lazauskaite has replaced Vaidas Butrimas in her new position. Butrimas started working in the position of the CSO from 01 January.

Wom installs Chile's southernmost antenna in Antarctic territory
CHILE 16 JAN

Wom installs Chile's southernmost antenna in Antarctic territory

Chilean operator Wom has completed the installation of what it described as Chile's southernmost telecommunications antenna in the Chilean Antarctic Territory as part of its national 5G rollout. The new site, located at the Capitan Arturo Prat Base, will deliver 3G, 4G and 5G connectivity to personnel stationed there and support ongoing scientific research in one of the most remote regions on the planet.

Samsung offers Copernicus Science Centre tickets via Samsung Wallet
POLAND 16 JAN

Samsung offers Copernicus Science Centre tickets via Samsung Wallet

Samsung Electronics Poland says customers can now pay for tickets to the Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw on Samsung Wallet. Admission tickets bought via Samsung Wallet can be used in digital format. The company introduced Samsung Wallet to Poland in October of 2025.

Telia Estonia blocks 20 mln phishing calls in 2025
ESTONIA 16 JAN

Telia Estonia blocks 20 mln phishing calls in 2025

Telia Estonia said it managed to block 20 million phishing calls in 2025 altogether. More than 300,000 of its subscribers used roaming services abroad last year. Mobile data use abroad was most active by its customers in Latvia, Finland, Lithuania, Sweden and Germany.

Deutsche Telekom poaches COO for healthcare unit from Philips
GLOBAL 16 JAN

Deutsche Telekom poaches COO for healthcare unit from Philips

Deutsche Telekom has appointed Uwe Heckert for the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer in its Healthcare unit, effective on 16 January. Heckert joins Telekom from Philips, where he​ was Chair of the Management Board for the DACH region, while simultaneously leading the Healthcare Informatics business for Europe. In his new role, he will report to Gottfried Ludewig, who leads Deutsche Telekom's healthcare business and is also responsible for public sector clients.

Deezer overhauls Android TV app
GLOBAL 16 JAN

Deezer overhauls Android TV app

Music streaming platform Deezer has announced an overhaul of its Android TV application, whose user base it says is steadily increasing. It has updated the interface, made navigation smoother, visuals richer, and expanded the music discovery features. Nicholas Pinoteau, VP for product and engineering at Deezer, said the upgrade makes the Android TV app more intuitive and provides higher quality listening.

CleverMobi introduces zero-legacy, cloud-native OSS/BSS innovation during MWC Barcelona 2026
EUROPE 16 JAN

CleverMobi introduces zero-legacy, cloud-native OSS/BSS innovation during MWC Barcelona 2026

Mobile operators across Europe are under increasing pressure to accelerate pricing updates, launch new propositions faster, and reduce the operational complexity created by aging OSS/BSS systems. Many MVNOs and MNOs rely on platforms built decades ago, often stitched together from multiple vendors and burdened with technical debt that slows innovation. At MWC Barcelona 2026, CleverMobi arrives at the Netherlands pavilion with a clear message for the telecom industry: modernisation is no longer optional and it can be achieved far faster than expected.

Microsoft offers higher education students year's free Microsoft 365 with LinkedIn Premium Career
UNITED STATES 16 JAN

Microsoft offers higher education students year's free Microsoft 365 with LinkedIn Premium Career

Microsoft has running a time-limited offer for students in higher education of a free, twelve-month subscription to Microsoft 365 combined with LinkedIn Premium Career. The pairing is being offered with students' college e-mail. The software company says the combination offers Artificial Intelligence-based tools such as Research and Analyst agents as well as productivity apps such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint with Copilot built in, alongside career resources.

Melita acquires German IoT services provider Digital SIM to boost melita.io international expansion
MALTA 16 JAN

Melita acquires German IoT services provider Digital SIM to boost melita.io international expansion

Maltese operator Melita has acquired German IoT connectivity services provider Digital SIM. Via this acquisition, Melita plans to extend the international operations of its IoT connectivity brand, melita.io. No financial details related to the acquisition have been disclosed.

ITALY 16 JAN

Very Mobile launches 150GB flash offer for under EUR 5

Very Mobile, the low-cost brand of Italian operator WindTre, has launched a new flash offer for its Gigal Limited Edition plan whereby new subscribers can access 150GB of data at 5G speeds for under EUR 5 a month when signing up online. The offer can be accessed by anyone porting their number from Iliad and a number of MVNOs.

MALTA 16 JAN

Melita Business intros TV service for hotels in Malta and Gozo

Melita Business has introduces a service which allows hotel guests across Malta and Gozo to access the operator's TV service content directly on in-room TV sets. The service enables guests to scan a QR code to download an app which automatically registers itself to the TV.

GLOBAL 16 JAN

Dazn to show FIFA Women's Champions Cup 2026 worldwide

Dazn has secured the rights to broadcast the FIFA Women's Champions Cup 2026 worldwide. The agreement excludes the UK, Ireland, Morocco, China and Brazil; with only the semi-finals being broadcast in the US. DAZN will make the tournament available free-to-view on its platform.

BRAZIL 16 JAN

Chinese fibre optic cables could become up to 170% more expensive in Brazil

Brazilian telecom associations TelComp and Abramulti are warning that a new anti-dumping duty on Chinese fibre-optic cables could drastically increase prices by up to 170 percent in Brazil under a decision made by the Executive Management Committee of the Foreign Trade Chamber (GECEX) at the end of last year. The organisations do not support dumping practices but warn that this surge in prices could severely impact smaller operators, hinder broadband expansion in underserved areas, and widen the digital div

ITALY 16 JAN

TIM Foundation awards EUR 1.5 mln in latest research call

Telecom Italia's charitable arm said it has awarded a total of EUR 1.5 million to six institutions to support projects in the fields of scientific research, social inclusion and health. The University of Siena and the Polytechnic University of Milan won the "Research" call for proposals dedicated to the development of digital solutions based on artificial intelligence to support university careers and reduce dropout rates, thanks to two innovative projects that combine technology and training.

BRAZIL 16 JAN

Brazil's 'Do Not Disturb' platform exceeds 14 million numbers in 2025, up 14%

In 2025, Brazil's "Do Not Disturb" platform saw 1.7 million new sign-ups, bringing its total to 14.2 million phone numbers registered to block unwanted telemarketing calls from telecom companies and payroll loan offers. This platform, established in July 2019 by the telecommunications sector's self-regulation system, effectively registers nearly 5,000 new numbers daily. Conexis Brasil Digital, which reported these figures, said the Federal District leads the country in registrations, with 9.4 percent of it

CZECH REPUBLIC 16 JAN

Vodafone leads fixed broadband speeds in Czechia in 2025 – nPerf

Vodafone Czech Republic has the fastest fixed broadband speed in the country in 2025, according to data collected by nPerf. The operator demonstrated downloads at 193.2 Mbps and uploads at 60.1 Mbps. T-Mobile followed with downloads at 154.5 Mbps and was the best for uploads, with 105.7 Mbps. The indicators of O2 were 96.3 Mbps and 55.7 Mbps, respectively.

POLAND 16 JAN

T-Mobile leads nPerf mobile internet rankings in Poland for 2025

T-Mobile Poland had the fastest mobile internet in the country in 2025, according to a study from nPerf. The operator demonstrated downloads at 119.2 Mbps and uploads at 15.4 Mbps. Orange Poland followed with downloads at 112.5 Mbps and uploads at 15.4 Mbps. The indicators of Play, controlled by Iliad, amounted to 73.7 Mbps and 15.3 Mbps, respectively. Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, followed with downloads at 42.5 Mbps and uploads at 9.4 Mbps.

SLOVAKIA 16 JAN

Slovak Telekom leads nPerf mobile internet rankings in Slovakia for 2025

Slovak Telekom had the fastest mobile internet in the country in 2025, according to a study from nPerf. The operator demonstrated downloads at 159.5 Mbps and uploads at 42.2 Mbps. O2 Slovakia followed with downloads at 93.9 Mbps and uploads at 22.9 Mbps. The indicators of Orange Slovakia amounted to 98.6 Mbps and 20.4 Mbps, respectively. 4ka followed with downloads at 42.9 Mbps and uploads at15.0 Mbps.

POLAND 16 JAN

Orange Poland sells Oppo Reno 15 5G

Orange Poland said that it has started selling the smartphone Oppo Reno 15 5G in its shops. It has set the price of the device at PLN 2,799 without a subscription contract. The operator is offering PLN 200 cashback to customers buying the phone by 15 February.

SOUTH AFRICA 16 JAN

MTN South Africa Foundation provides digital devices to schools under government scheme

MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has provided digital devices to selected schools under the Department of Basic Education's (DBE) Back-to-School Campaign. The devices enable access to electronic learning resources. The initiative marks the start of the academic year and signals the launch of MTN's education programmes for 2026, following the official release of the 2025 matric results on 12 January.

BAHRAIN 16 JAN

STC Bahrain and Huawei sign MoU to develop intelligent architecture

STC Bahrain has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei to accelerate its modernisation under the programme 'Evolve 2.0 – Evolve Towards TechCo'.  STC Bahrain will accelerate the adoption of enterprise-grade intelligent capabilities in both the network and business domains. The MoU will build a scalable digital architecture, strengthening advanced data intelligence, deploying high-performance compute infrastructure, and introducing Copilot-style capabilities to enhance operational efficiency,

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