UK Home Office ESN programme joins GCF
UNITED KINGDOM 14:20

UK Home Office ESN programme joins GCF

The UK Home Office's Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) is joining the Global Certification Forum (GCF) as a Mission Critical Communications Operator (MCCO) member. The Emergency Services Network (ESN) is a critical 4G mobile communications network for first responders across England, Wales and Scotland (Great Britain), being delivered by ESMCP.

Mobiuz upgrades network in Samarkand, Namangan regions
UZBEKISTAN 14:20

Mobiuz upgrades network in Samarkand, Namangan regions

Uzbek mobile operator Mobiuz said it has upgraded 80 mobile base stations in the Samarkand region, of which 29 were in the city of Samarkand. Twelve new base stations have been deployed in the Namangan region, five of them in the city of Namangan itself. Thirteen base stations in the Namangan region have been modernised.

Ucell offers SIM registration on app for foreign citizens
UZBEKISTAN 14:18

Ucell offers SIM registration on app for foreign citizens

Uzbek mobile operator Ucell is offering foreign citizens residing in Uzbekistan the opportunity to register new Ucell SIMs on its services management mobile application via self-serve. Previously, only native residents have been able to do so. Ucells SIMs are available for sale in Ucell's own shops and those of numerous retail partners, as well as from online shops.

Uztelecom show FIFA World Cup on TelecomTV
UZBEKISTAN 14:14

Uztelecom show FIFA World Cup on TelecomTV

Uzbekistan national operator Uztelecom has introduced an opportunity to watch matches of the World Football Cup on its service TelecomTV. The service is available on handsets under the coverage of the Uztelecom's network.

Kyivstar TV acts as information partner for AdoptMe Days Only Dogs festival
UKRAINE 14:12

Kyivstar TV acts as information partner for AdoptMe Days Only Dogs festival

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar, a subsidiary of Veon Group, said that its service Kyivstar TV has become an information partner of the festival 'AdoptMe Days Only Dogs'. The NGO Pethouse and Gostomel Shelter acts as the host of the festival. Kyivstar TV will offer free use of its Premium HD package for 30 days for people adopting dogs during the festival.

Bakcell partners with 'Signature Gala Night' event
AZERBAIJAN 14:09

Bakcell partners with 'Signature Gala Night' event

Azeri operator Bakcell said it recently partnered with the 'Signature Gala Night' event, which brought together distinguished selections from the world's classical music repertoire with the participation of both local and international artists. Bakcell's support for the event is part of the company's broader commitment to preserving cultural heritage, promoting the arts, and fostering initiatives that create lasting value for society. 

A1 Belarus expands taxi service to Zhodino
BELARUS 14:07

A1 Belarus expands taxi service to Zhodino

A1 Belarus said it has expanded A1 Taxi service to the town of Zhodino. The operator launched A1 Taxi in Minsk in May 2025 before expanding it to other locations. The service is available on the A1 Taxi app for Android and iOS devices, supported by A1's data centre and other infrastructure.

MTS Belarus offers discounts for 5G smartphones to MTS Red subscribers
BELARUS 14:03

MTS Belarus offers discounts for 5G smartphones to MTS Red subscribers

MTS Belarus said customers connected to its MTS Red tariff are being offered the opportunity to buy selected 5G smartphones at a 70 percent discount. Subscribers can purchase the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra for BYN 599. New customers are also able to buy the Tecno Spark Go 3 for BYN 19.90.

Mega offers FIFA World Cup on MegaTV app
KYRGYZSTAN 14:01

Mega offers FIFA World Cup on MegaTV app

Kyrgyz operator Mega is offering the option to watch matches from the FIFA World Cup men's football tournament on its application MegaTV. Subscribers of its Mix, MegaUnlimited, MegaSuperHit and Exclusive tariffs, and of its Eldiki + MegaTV services, can use the mobile application free of charge with zero-rated internet traffi.

Beeline Uzbekistan to cooperate with Cyber University
UZBEKISTAN 13:57

Beeline Uzbekistan to cooperate with Cyber University

Beeline Uzbekistan, a subsidiary of Veon Group, has agreed to cooperate with Cyber University in education, innovation and training young professionals. The parties will hold joint educational events and master classes, invite students to participate in the 'Bee Generation' programme, take part in job fairs and career forums, and will implement joint schemes to develop students' professional competencies in IT and cybersecurity. 

Kyivstar's Uklon launches marketplace, starting with flower delivery
UKRAINE 13:54

Kyivstar's Uklon launches marketplace, starting with flower delivery

Veon Group, the parent company of Ukrainian company Kyivstar, said that ride-hailing service Uklon has opened Uklon Store in a first step to diversity beyond mobility, travel and logistics into in-app commerce. Uklon Store is a new way to buy goods and have them delivered and initially, customers can order flowers for despatch in Kyiv.

RBS Media reaches mid-point of fibre deployment in Kolbudy
POLAND 13:49

RBS Media reaches mid-point of fibre deployment in Kolbudy

Polish telecommunications construction company RBS Media, headquartered in the city of Mielec, said that it has reached the mid-way point of its deployment of a fibre-optic network in Kolbudy municipality in the Pomerania region. It is being deployed under the European Funds for Digital Development programme. RBS Media is acting as a sub-contractor to wholesale operator Polski Swiatlowod Otwarty (PSO). 

POLAND 13:47

Polsat Box Go airs FIFA World Cup matches

Polish TV service Polsat Box Go, belonging to the Polsat Plus Group, has announced that customers can watch FIFA World Cup men's football tournament matches on the television channels TVP1, TVP2 and TVP Sport using the service. The channels are owned by public broadcaster Telewizja Polska. Polsat Box Go offers the channels under its Premium Sport package, which costs PLN 55 for 30 days.

POLAND 13:44

Netia expands scope of security management certification

Polish operator Netia has undergone its first Information Security Management System surveillance audit and expanded the scope of its ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. Cloud, colocation, and cybersecurity services have been joined by key areas of the operator's business: telecommunications services and advanced ICT services from the NetiaNext line.

ISRAEL 13:43

Redge Technologies enhances KAN platform for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Redge Technologies, an OTT and streaming software provider for broadcasters and telecom operators, has announced a major expansion of the digital broadcasting platform for KAN, the Israeli public broadcasting corporation. Building on its ongoing partnership with KAN and local technology integrator AVCOM, Redge has deployed a comprehensive suite of advanced sports features purpose-built for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

NIGERIA 13:30

China Mobile and 21st Century Technologies form partnership at Lekki data centre

Nigeria's 21st Century Technologies has begun an AI-ready sovereign cloud platform in partnership with China Mobile International (CMI). The deployment phase is under way at 21st Century's primary data centre footprint in Lekki, Lagos.Wale Ajisebutu, chairman and CEO of 21st Century Technologies, said the partnership combines his company's nearly 30 years of digital infrastructure investments in Nigeria with China Mobile International's advanced products.

NAMIBIA 13:25

MTC praises residents of Okomumbonde for catching vandal

Namibian operator MTC has called on the public to help safeguard vital network infrastructure and praised Okomumbonde residents for apprehending a network site vandal. The incident began early this week when Otjinene Constituency residents discovered the vandalised MTC site. Thieves had stripped vital telecom equipment, allegedly to sell as scrap metal. Five residents tracked the suspect's footprints through the terrain for nearly 28 kilometres, ultimately uncovering the hideout and securing a successful ar

GABON 13:22

ST Digital to launch Gabonese Tier III data centre by end of June

ST Digital says it will inaugurate Gabon's first eco-responsible Tier III-standard data centre on 30 June with redundant power and cooling systems. The facility will provide colocation, cloud computing, and AI-ready infrastructure designed to support a growing range of artificial intelligence applications. It has been developed with a focus on energy efficiency, reflecting increasing global concerns about the power consumption of digital infrastructure. The project aligns with the digital transformation str

GHANA 13:15

Ghanaian and Mozambican regulators share equipment certification best practices

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has hosted a virtual benchmarking session with the Mozambique Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) to share industry knowledge and regulatory best practices regarding telecommunications equipment certification and type approval processes. The aim was to strengthen the INCM regulatory framework for equipment type approval and testing. The session focused on insights into operational testing models, international certification standards, and the infrastruc

SPAIN 13:02

Orange Spain to air AMC pop-up UFO channel

Orange Spain (MasOrange) has announced the addition of a dedicated pop-up channel with a carefully curated selection of science-fiction content from AMC to coincide with the premiere of Steven Spielberg new film "The Day of Revelation". The exclusive 'Territorio Ovni' channel will feature documentaries, series and films aimed at fans of the UFO phenomenon.

GHANA 13:02

Ghana's NCA hosts Helios Towers delegation to discuss service quality

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) recently hosted a delegation from Helios Towers Ghana to discuss ways to improve telecom service quality. The visit was led by Dana Toba, an independent non-executive director and chair of the technology committee for Helios Towers who is also CEO and co-founder of Hyperoptic, a UK-based fibre broadband company. The delegation also included Kwekup Frempong, managing director of Helios Towers Ghana, and Barbara Martinson, head of legal and regulatory affairs.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:56

E& signs innovation and AI partnership with Ajman Transport Authority

E& UAE has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ajman Transport Authority to accelerate digital innovation and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across the authority's operations. They will explore agentic AI applications that support back-office functions, including automating human resources and finance processes, responding to employee enquiries, supporting leave and payroll management, and contributing to financial reporting. They will optimise bus route planning and scheduling through t

SOMALIA 12:51

Somali government staff receive cyber diplomacy and cyber defence training from EU

A delegation from the European Union to Somalia says it hosted a technical workshop to train government personnel in core principles of cyber diplomacy and defence against disinformation. It aimed to strengthen Somalia's cyber resilience against hybrid threats, foreign interference and attacks on national critical information infrastructure.

MALDIVES 12:47

Dhiraagu launches Foarin Gugumaalaa with bonus data

Maldives operator Dhiraagu has started the 'Foarin Gugumaalaa' campaign for the football season to offer customers a chance to win exclusive rewards, data bonuses and match-day experiences. Meaning "the roar of anticipation", Foarin Gugumaalaa celebrates the enthusiasm of football fans across the nation.

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