Xiaomi Q1 smartphone shipments fall 19%
Xiaomi has reported a 19.2 percent year-on-year fall in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2026, mainly blaming the optimisation of its product portfolio and lower shipments of mid-range and low-end smartphones. The average selling price increased by 8.2 percent to a record high of CNY 1,310.1 per handset from CNY 1,210.6 in Q1 2025. Smartphone shipments reached 33.8 million units in the first quarter, down from 41.8 million units in Q1 2025. Smartphone revenue shrank by 12.5 percent to CNY 44.3 b
Xiaomi Q1 smartphone shipments fall 19%
Xiaomi has reported a 19.2 percent year-on-year fall in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2026, mainly blaming the optimisation of its product portfolio and lower shipments of mid-range and low-end smartphones. The average selling price increased by 8.2 percent to a record high of CNY 1,310.1 per handset from CNY 1,210.6 in Q1 2025. Smartphone shipments reached 33.8 million units in the first quarter, down from 41.8 million units in Q1 2025. Smartphone revenue shrank by 12.5 percent to CNY 44.3 b
Netherlands blocks Kyndryl takeover of Solvinity on public interest grounds
The Netherlands has blocked Kyndryl's proposed acquisition of the IT services provider Solvinity on public interest grounds. The Dutch state secretary for the digital economy and sovereignty, Willemijn Aerdts said the country's foreign investment screening bureau had evaluated the takeover and recommended the transaction be prohibited in its entirety. She has adopted the advice and decided to not allow the deal to go ahead.
Netherlands blocks Kyndryl takeover of Solvinity on public interest grounds
The Netherlands has blocked Kyndryl's proposed acquisition of the IT services provider Solvinity on public interest grounds. The Dutch state secretary for the digital economy and sovereignty, Willemijn Aerdts said the country's foreign investment screening bureau had evaluated the takeover and recommended the transaction be prohibited in its entirety. She has adopted the advice and decided to not allow the deal to go ahead.
Smart Communications bundles Rokid smart glasses with mobile plans
Philippines operator Smart Communications has launched the Rokid AI Glasses bundled with a Smart Postpaid plan. This offer brings the Rokid AI Glasses, with native access to Google Gemini, to Filipino consumers. The Smart-Rokid offer will be available from 29 May.
Smart Communications bundles Rokid smart glasses with mobile plans
T-Mobile Poland reaches 5,000 5G base stations on C band
T-Mobile Poland announced that it already runs 5,000 5G base stations working on the C band. The coverage of the network reaches 92 percent of the country's population. The operator started the deployment of its 5G network on the C band in 2020.
T-Mobile Poland reaches 5,000 5G base stations on C band
Kyrgyzstan connects mountain school to internet with Starlink
Kyrgyzstan has launched a pilot project for satellite internet services, with the country's first high-altitude school connected to the Starlink network, Trend reports from a cabinet statement. The services were launched in a secondary school in the high-mountain village of Enilchek in the Issyk-Kul region. The school, which previously had no access to the global internet due to its remote location and lack of ground communications infrastructure, became the first social facility in the country connected th
Kyrgyzstan connects mountain school to internet with Starlink
Hanab holding company assigned B2 credit rating at Moody's
The Dutch network services company Hanab has received a B2 credit rating from Moody's, with a positive outlook. The rating applies to its holding company Vita LuxCo, which is working on a refinancing of the company previously known as VolkerWessels Telecom. The company is planning a new EUR 1.1 billion term loan, revolving credit facility of EUR 200 million and guaranteed facility of EUR 75 million. The money will be used to refinance existing debt and pay a dividend of EUR 495 million to shareholders inclu
Hanab holding company assigned B2 credit rating at Moody's
Netherlands to open applications for local radio stations
The digital infrastructure agency in the Netherlands is opening applications for local radio stations on the DAB+ platform. Up to two stations will be allowed in each area, double the previous number, with permits valid until 2030. Applications can be submitted from 09 June, and the permits will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. If there are more than two applicants in a given area, a lottery will be held.
Netherlands to open applications for local radio stations
Talpa launches VOD apps for Ziggo, KPN TV boxes
Dutch broadcaster Talpa Network is launching dedicated apps for its Kijk VOD platform for the two biggest pay-TV providers. As a result KPN and Ziggo TV subscribers will have a Kijk app on their set-top boxes for direct access to Talpa programming. Later this year apps for other TV platforms will be introduced.
Talpa launches VOD apps for Ziggo, KPN TV boxes
Omantel Innovation Labs hosts bootcamp for cybersecurity startups
Omantel Innovation Labs organised the Cybersecurity Startup Bootcamp. This event brought together over 80 participants across 32 teams, including more than ten early-stage startups. The programme aimed to accelerate the development of secure, scalable, and investment-ready cybersecurity ventures in Oman.
Omantel Innovation Labs hosts bootcamp for cybersecurity startups
Togo's Arcep launches consumer survey on mobile services quality
Togo's telecommunications regulator Arcep launched its nationwide customer satisfaction survey to assess consumer opinions on mobile services across the country, TogoFirst reported. The survey covers key performance areas, including call quality, network coverage, data speeds, system reliability, and customer complaint resolutions.
