Citic Telecom's profit grows 1% in 2025, revenue flat year-on-year
HONG KONG 15:42

Citic Telecom's profit grows 1% in 2025, revenue flat year-on-year

Citic Telecom International posted profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 920 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, which represents an increase of 1.1 percent year-on-year. Excluding the revaluation of investment properties, the year-on-year growth rate is 1.4 percent, the company said. The group's total revenue was flat year-on-year at HKD 9.56 billion, while basic earnings per share amounted to HK24.9 cents, up 1.2 percent year-on-year.

Entel tops Chile mobile network experience ranking
CHILE 14:56

Entel tops Chile mobile network experience ranking

Chilean operator Entel continued offering the best mobile network experience in the country, topping most of the rankings following a survey carried out by Opensignal over a 90-day period ending in December 2025. The analysis saw Entel take 11 outright wins and one joint victory across OpenSignal's overall experience, 5G experience, coverage and consistency rankings.

BH Telecom annual net profit up 10%
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 14:19

BH Telecom annual net profit up 10%

Bosnia and Herzegovina operator BH Telecom reported a net profit of BAM 69.0 million for 2025, a 10 percent increase on the previous year. The state-owned company said revenues rose almost 2 percent to BAM 566.1 million, while operating expenses increased 1.3 percent to BAM 489.8 million. 

Antevia, Benetel deliver validated outdoor private 5G solution
EUROPE 12:32

Antevia, Benetel deliver validated outdoor private 5G solution

Antevia Networks, UK-based provider of in-building wireless communications solutions, has partnered with Irish radio maker Benetel to provide a jointly-validated outdoor private 5G solution. The partners have completed integration testing between Antevia's 5G Shift private network platform and Benetel's outdoor, carrier-grade O-RAN radio units. The joint solution will help accelerate deployment and simplify procurement of outdoor private 5G networks.

Orange Spain tests 5G priority network for emergency services
SPAIN 10:46

Orange Spain tests 5G priority network for emergency services

Orange Spain (MasOrange) and Madrid city council have successfully tested 5G Standalone (SA) network prioritisation for emergency services during a large public event. The test, carried out as part of the EU-funded Emer5gencias project, marks the first real-world trial in Spain of 5G prioritisation for mission‑critical communications.

Movistar Spain slashes price of '5G home' offer
SPAIN 09:47

Movistar Spain slashes price of '5G home' offer

Movistar Spain (Telefonica) has launched a new promotion to encourage users to sign up to its 'Hogar Conectado 5G' plan for customers who want home Wi-Fi without a fibre connection. The rate is now available for EUR 19.90 a month for the first 12 months, rising to EUR 30 a month (down from EUR 34) thereafter.

Ooredoo Algeria extends 5G to every province
ALGERIA 08:59

Ooredoo Algeria extends 5G to every province

Ooredoo Algerie says it has extended 5G coverage to all of the country's 58 provinces (wilayas), becoming the first mobile operator to achieve nationwide 5G coverage, APS reported. CEO Roni Tohma said the network increase its number of stations to ensure optimal coverage and service quality in line with international standards in every region. Tohman said such coverage will exceed the number of provinces required by the 5G deployment specifications in the very first year.

Japan consults on rules for telecom tower infrastructure providers
JAPAN 06:20

Japan consults on rules for telecom tower infrastructure providers

Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) has launched a public consultation on draft regulations linked to amendments to the Telecommunications Business Act and the NTT Act, including provisions establishing a certification framework for companies that provide telecom tower infrastructure. The consultation, open from 13 March to 13 April 2026, covers draft cabinet orders and ministerial ordinances required to implement the revised legislation, which was enacted in May 2025.

NTT expands Katalon partnership for global mobile app testing
ASIA 05:48

NTT expands Katalon partnership for global mobile app testing

NTT Resonant Technology, a subsidiary within the NTT Group's digital services operations, has expanded its strategic partnership with US-based test automation platform provider Katalon to support global mobile application testing. The company said the agreement will integrate Katalon's automated testing platform with its cloud-based device testing service, Remote TestKit. The integration allows developers using Katalon to access Remote TestKit's pool of around 1,200 physical smartphones and tablets to run a

LG Uplus launches spring promotions for new and long-term customers
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:41

LG Uplus launches spring promotions for new and long-term customers

LG Uplus has launched a spring membership promotion offering rewards and events for both new and long-term mobile subscribers as part of efforts to increase engagement with its customer loyalty programme. The operator said new members joining its LG Uplus membership programme will receive rewards linked to the Starbucks loyalty scheme, while existing customers will also have opportunities to receive additional rewards through limited-time promotions available via the operator's U+one mobile application.

SoftBank launches YouTube Premium Lite discount for mobile subscribers
JAPAN 05:39

SoftBank launches YouTube Premium Lite discount for mobile subscribers

SoftBank has launched a promotional offer allowing customers of its SoftBank, Y!mobile and Linemo mobile brands in Japan to subscribe to YouTube Premium Lite at a discounted rate. The programme enables eligible subscribers to access the video streaming service's ad-free viewing tier at a reduced monthly price through a new "YouTube Premium Lite Value Benefit". Under the offer, the service is available at a discounted monthly fee of JPY 701, around 10 percent below Google's official price of JPY 780 as of Ma

O2 UK offers free 5G+ upgrade for all pay-monthly customers
UNITED KINGDOM 11 MRT

O2 UK offers free 5G+ upgrade for all pay-monthly customers

Virgin Media O2 is offering millions of O2 mobile customers the chance to upgrade to 5G+ at no extra cost. The O2 5G Standalone network is now live in over 700 towns and cities across the UK, with the upgrade available to all pay-monthly customers with a compatible handset. The 5G+ service offers enhanced coverage, faster speed and other benefits for customers.

CHINA 11 MRT

ZTE intros 5G telecoms service agent

ZTE has unveiled a service AI agent tailored to personalised customer experiences in 5G networks. The platform integrates with AI-capable 5G core networks using ZTE's system architecture and a Model Context Protocol server, and is then able to implement OSS scenarios in real time for service assurance purposes, orchestrating 5G and 5G-A network resources in response to instructions issued in human language. ZTE said the product would underpin an "Experience as a Service" business model to help 5G operators

UZBEKISTAN 11 MRT

Uztelecom upgrades over 700 base stations in 2 months

Uzbekistan national operator Uztelecom upgraded more than 700 base stations across the country within the last two months. The base stations have been transferred to either LTE or 5G standards. The operator said it also deployed more than 100 new base stations. Uztelecom implements the Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) technology on its network, and also expands the coverage of the VoLTE service. The upgrade of the infrastructure has already been completed in the Bukhara, Khorezm, Navoyi and Samarkand regions,

AUSTRALIA 11 MRT

AMTA calls for national overhaul of Australia's telecoms planning framework

A report by the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has called for reforms to modernise Australia's telecommunications regulatory framework to accelerate mobile infrastructure deployment and investment. The report, Future of Mobile: Reforms to modernise Australia's telecommunications, developed with Deloitte Access Economics, argues that fragmented planning rules and regulatory complexity are slowing network rollouts and increasing costs for operators.

JAPAN 11 MRT

SoftBank develops AI-based routing system automating mobile core network paths

SoftBank has developed a network control technology that uses AI to dynamically select network routes within the mobile core, with the aim of balancing latency and efficiency for different types of applications. The system, described by the operator as "Autonomous Thinking Distributed Core Routing", analyses communication conditions in real time and automatically switches between two routing approaches within the mobile core. These include a conventional centralised architecture based on the User Plane Func

GERMANY 11 MRT

NCSoft to acquire 70% stake in Germany's JustPlay

South Korean game developer NCSoft said it will acquire a 70 percent stake in JustPlay GmbH for KRW 301.6 billion (USD 202 million) as part of its strategy to expand its mobile casual gaming business. The company said it will purchase 17,696 shares in the Berlin-based firm, with the transaction expected to close on 30 April 2026. JustPlay reported sales of about KRW 247.98 billion and net income of KRW 22.66 billion in 2025, according to the company's financial disclosure.

MALAYSIA 10 MRT

U Mobile, Huawei Malaysia partner on 5G-Advanced and AI talent training

Malaysian operator U Mobile has signed a partnership deal with Huawei Malaysia to enhance its workforce capabilities in 5G-Advanced and AI. The partnership will leverage Huawei's technical expertise through a management knowledge exchange and the creation of localized industrial training modules. The collaboration includes a management knowledge exchange programme, a localised 5G-A and AI industrial talent training module, and a co-creation model that focuses on the development of training approaches aligne

CANADA 10 MRT

Rogers upgrades Fido customers to 5G at no extra cost

Rogers Communications has announced an automatic upgrade from 4G LTE to 5G for customers of its Fido low-cost mobile brand, with no additional cost and no plan change. The roll-out of 5G for Fido customers is nationwide, supporting speeds of up to 1 Gbps for customers with eligible devices. Almost all Fido customers are being upgraded to 5G, except for Basic plan and Wireless Home Phone customers. Anne Martin-Vachon, President of Wireless for Rogers, said the upgrade would be completed on 18 March.

GERMANY 10 MRT

Telefonica Germany expands 5G coverage to more areas

Telefonica Germany has expanded its 5G network to Cunnewitz, Kroeppelshagen-Fahrendorf,and Neuenhasslau. In Cunnewitz in the district of Bautzen, in Kroeppelshagen-Fahrendorf and in Neuenhasslau, the company has upgraded the mobile network to 5G. The latest expansions follow around 8,000 projects in 2025 to expand the 5G network. 

GLOBAL 10 MRT

Semtech launches device-to-cloud cellular video platform for critical surveillance, analytics

Semtech has launched an integrated device-to-cloud cellular solution for critical video surveillance and analytics powered by its AirLink AR60 5G Router. The new Semtech Video Compression solution integrates with an AI-powered video compression technology from Semtech's product partner Digital Barrier, implemented in conjunction with multi-IMSI carrier connectivity from the global Semtech Smart Connectivity service. It enables live video transmission over cellular for commercial applications including remot

GLOBAL 10 MRT

Semtech intros 5G RedCap IoT modem with plug-and-play Ethernet functionality

Semtech has started sampling a 5G RedCap modem catered to simplified industrial IoT integrations. Semtech's FX86E modem enables plug-and-play RedCap connectivity across public and private networks, and is also back compatible with LTE Cat-4 services. Measuring 82 x 60 x 32 millimetres, the modem is marketed to device OEMs and system integrators searching for a simplified way of adding cellular connectivity compared to existing cellular modules embedded at device level, amid carrier expansions of 5G RedCap i

ITALY 10 MRT

WindTre 5G TDD coverage tops 81% of Italian population

Italian operator WindTre has further expanded the coverage of its 5G TDD (Time Division Duplex) network to over 80 percent of the country's population. According to the latest update on WindTre's website, the network can be accessed by 81 percent of the population across all Italian regions, including major cities in Tuscany, Marche, Lazio, Lombardy, Sicily, Piedmont, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Puglia, Veneto, Calabria, Abruzzo and Sardinia, up from 79.7 percent at the end of last year.

SOUTH AFRICA 10 MRT

Vodacom South Africa's 5G network expand to over 60% of population

Vodacom South Africa has expanded its 5G mobile network to more than 60 percent of the country's population, Mybroadband reported. Vodacom spokesperson Byron Kennedy said Vodacom saw strong 5G adoption in 2025, and 5G-capable devices more than doubled on the network over the last twelve months. Vodacom's coverage is supported by more than 4,000 5G sites across South Africa.

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