
Nexign provides custom Interconnect solution for Rostelecom
Nexign has completed the development of a customised solution for Russian operator Rostelecom to automate its interconnections with other telecommunications operators on the Nexign Interconnect platform. This will allow Rostelecom to transition to new software developed in Russia that does not depend on foreign vendors.

Nexign provides custom Interconnect solution for Rostelecom
Nexign has completed the development of a customised solution for Russian operator Rostelecom to automate its interconnections with other telecommunications operators on the Nexign Interconnect platform. This will allow Rostelecom to transition to new software developed in Russia that does not depend on foreign vendors.

Kyivstar launches eSIMs for data roaming
Ukrainian operator Kyivstar launched an eSIM offer for mobile internet when roaming. It works in 38 countries for mobile Internet without a regular subscription, with customers paying only for selected data packages.

Kyivstar launches eSIMs for data roaming
Ukrainian operator Kyivstar launched an eSIM offer for mobile internet when roaming. It works in 38 countries for mobile Internet without a regular subscription, with customers paying only for selected data packages.

AzInTelecom joins FIRST
Azerbaijan operator AzInTelecom, a subsidiary of Azcon Holding, has become a member of FIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams), an international cybersecurity organisation. As a result, AzInTelecom has been recognised by FIRST as the sectoral Computer Incident Response Centre for Azerbaijan's transport sector and has been granted "Transport CERT" team status. As part of the membership process, the team's activities were assessed in accordance with the SIM3 model, and its compliance with intern

AzInTelecom joins FIRST

Azercell starts carrier billing for Steam credit
Azerbaijan operator Azercell has launched Steam Top-Ups, becoming the first mobile operator in the country to offer direct top-ups for the online gaming platform from a mobile balance. The service allows subscribers to add funds to their Steam balance without any additional fees or 18 percent VAT. No bank card or any other payment method is required, they can just enter their Steam account in the Azercell app and select the amount they want to add. The payment is then charged directly to their mobile accoun

Azercell starts carrier billing for Steam credit

MTS to accept digital rubles on payment service
Russian operator MTS announced that starting 01 September customers will be able to pay for goods and services with the digital ruble in the My MTS mobile app and the MTS online shop. The digital ruble is a new form of national currency, equivalent to the regular ruble - the official Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). A digital ruble account is opened on the Bank of Russia platform, and customers can manage it through the app of a bank connected to the platform. The digital ruble is issued and secured b

MTS to accept digital rubles on payment service

MTN Group partners with UAE-backed group to expand data centre business in Africa
MTN Group has set up the company Africa Data Hub Holding to invest in data centres and related infrastructure in Africa. The new subsidiary was created following a strategic partnership with an unnamed UAE-backed data centre investment platform, according to a disclosure in MTN's interim report for the first half of 2026. No financial details of the new venture were disclosed, but MTN said it expects the company to build on its existing data centre footprint across the continent to expand its digital infras

MTN Group partners with UAE-backed group to expand data centre business in Africa

Firsty works on new financing round to support sponsored roaming service
The Dutch start-up Firsty has reached 1.2 million users for its eSim roaming service, with access to around 600 mobile networks in 170 countries. Revenues at the company started three years ago are growing ten-fold each year, the founders Vince Vissers and Gauthier Thierens said in an interview with the paper Algemeen Dagblad. The growth is supported by EUR 6.2 million in capital raised to date from private investors, including former managers from Mollie, Booking, Uber, Vodafone and Adyen, the Dutch Founde

Firsty works on new financing round to support sponsored roaming service

Over half Polish businesses use services from Orange
Some 55 percent of Polish businesses are connected to at least one service from Orange for enterprises, said the operator citing a study from the company PBS Sopot. That includes 51.3 percent of companies using Orange fixed telephony services (PSTN, ISDN and others), 47.2 percent with fixed internet services (fibre, xDSL) from Orange, and 34.6 percent of businesses using its mobile services, including voice, mobile internet and M2M services.

Over half Polish businesses use services from Orange

Mistral AI and Humain partner to accelerate sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia
Mistral AI and Saudi technology firm Humain have signed a strategic agreement to build sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure, develop localized frontier models, and deploy custom enterprise solutions across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will co-develop advanced AI models tailored to local requirements, prioritizing applications in cybersecurity and voice processing. A core technical objective is the creation of frontier models optimize

Mistral AI and Humain partner to accelerate sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia

Beeline Russia launches Premium mobile plans with priority network access
Russian operator Beeline is launching a premium mobile offer including three plans — Premium M, Premium L and Premium XL. The offer includes premium service, enhanced security, cheap roaming and digital services, and the ability to share privileges with family numbers. One of the key features is priority access to the Beeline network during peak periods, such as in the metro, arenas and other crowded areas.

Beeline Russia launches Premium mobile plans with priority network access

Toya Group's annual revenues increase 8%
Revenues of Polish operator Toya Group rose to PLN 373.6 million in 2025, up by 7.9 percent year-on-year, reports Telko.in from a corporate filing in the national register. Income from telecommunications services amounted to PLN 255.9 million, up by 4.1 percent, while operating costs grew by 3.8 percent to PLN 305.5 million. EBITDA at the group reached PLN 110.1 million, up by 16.1 percent, and the net profit rose 20.1 percent to PLN 74.7 million.
