CelcomDigi launches Spark AI chatbot, unifies customer support channels
MALAYSIA 16:22

CelcomDigi launches Spark AI chatbot, unifies customer support channels

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has announced it is upgrading its customer service by implementing AI and data-based tools to create a more connected support system. The company is currently redesigning its service model to ensure that whether a customer visits a store, calls the contact center, or uses an app, the experience remains efficient. This integration is designed to allow for faster problem-solving and more personalized assistance across all platforms.

CelcomDigi launches 2026 Young Talent career accelerator programme
MALAYSIA 16:11

CelcomDigi launches 2026 Young Talent career accelerator programme

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has opened applications for the second cohort of its Young Talent Programme (YTP). Part of the company's long-term CD:NXT initiative to develop a future-ready digital workforce in Malaysia, this 2-year career accelerator is designed to transform fresh graduates and young professionals into industry-ready telco-tech experts.

Telefonica Germany opens up data centre to businesses
GERMANY 15:19

Telefonica Germany opens up data centre to businesses

Telefonica Germany is opening up the use of its data centres to businesses. The portfolio under the O2 Business brand includes three offerings for business customers. O2 Business Data Center Pro targets companies with demanding IT environments, with critical applications and sensitive data. The O2 Business Data Center Essential is an entry-level offering for companies with smaller IT architectures. The O2 Business Data Center Flex offers flexibility of deployment at company locations, and is useful for edge

Adtran completes Wi-Fi 7 generational refresh of SDG 8700 gateways
UNITED STATES 15:18

Adtran completes Wi-Fi 7 generational refresh of SDG 8700 gateways

Adtran has updated wireless internet gateways in its SDG 8700 Series line-up to incorporate its third-generation Wi-Fi 7 technology. The additions include dual- and tri-band gateways and a range of 2.5 Gbps and 10 Gbps wired arrangements, as well as optional voice configurations. Six models will be available in total, ranging from the premium SDG 8734 that includes a 10G SFP+ port for WAN connectivity to the dual-band SDG 8712 with 2.5 Gbps WAN and dual 2.5G LAN interfaces.

Joyn introduces Joyn+ in Austria for EUR 9 monthly
AUSTRIA 15:17

Joyn introduces Joyn+ in Austria for EUR 9 monthly

Joyn, the streaming service of German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, is introducing Joyn+ in Austria. The Joyn+ offering includes pay-TV channels such as ProSieben FUN, SAT.1 emotions, and Kabel Eins Classics, and more than 20 additional public broadcasters such as ARD, ZDF, 3sat and Arte, where available in HD.

Calix unveils 50G-PON line card and network terminal
UNITED KINGDOM 15:16

Calix unveils 50G-PON line card and network terminal

Calix announced the launch of 50G-PON support on its broadband orchestration platform Calix One. The US vendor is rolling out a 50G-PON line card, the AXOS E7-2 50G-PON, that also works in existing gigabit and XGS-PON architectures, allowing operators to iterate service capacity as needed. The line card is managed using the existing software-defined operating system AXOS and is compatible with appliances from Calix's E-Series access portfolio.

Bouygues Telecom taps Hiya to launch branded calling service
FRANCE 15:14

Bouygues Telecom taps Hiya to launch branded calling service

French operator Bouygues Telecom announced the forthcoming introduction of the Branded Call service enabled by Hiya's Voice Intelligence platform. The service gives businesses the ability to register their numbers and display their names when dialling a number. All of the operator's customers will benefit from this launch, planned for next month, at no extra charge. In the future, the service will also display the brand logo and reason for calling, in addition to the name.

FCC grants conditional approval for Echostar spectrum sales to SpaceX, AT&T
UNITED STATES 15:11

FCC grants conditional approval for Echostar spectrum sales to SpaceX, AT&T

Echostar has received approval from the US Federal Communications Commission to sell large parts of its mobile spectrum to SpaceX and AT&T. The FCC said the transfer of the spectrum rights and exemptions granted SpaceX for the use of the frequencies will support new direct-to-device mobile satellite services across the country. The regulatory approval comes with the condition that Echostar set aside part of the sale proceeds to settle some of its outstanding bills with suppliers in the mobile network indust

Odi Group acquires AI data specialist Victa
NETHERLANDS 14:39

Odi Group acquires AI data specialist Victa

Odin Group announced the acquisition of Victa, a specialist in data management, analytics and AI. The company will strengthen the offering at its ICT services subsidiary Previder.

Polish meteorology agency announces WAN tender
POLAND 14:36

Polish meteorology agency announces WAN tender

The Polish national R&D Institute of Meteorology and Water Management announced a public tender for the deployment and support of its new WAN. The deadline for submitting bids for the four-year contract is 06 June. The deal has an estimated value of around PLN 3 million.

Mobiuz expands 5G network in Namangan region
UZBEKISTAN 14:26

Mobiuz expands 5G network in Namangan region

Uzbek mobile operator Mobiuz said that it has expanded the coverage of its 5G network in the Namangan region significantly. More than 80 5G base stations have been deployed in the region, including 41 in the city of Namangan. 

Meeza agrees backup services with European and Asian partners
QATAR 14:25

Meeza agrees backup services with European and Asian partners

Qatari IT services provider Meeza said it has secured multiple strategic partnerships with leading international telecom and data centre operators across Europe and Asia to provide disaster recovery and business continuity services. The expansion ensures uninterrupted operations, heightened data resilience, and seamless international reach for its Qatari enterprise clients. These agreements significantly enhance Meeza's capacity to deliver mission-critical services. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:23

Beeline Russia adds favourite numbers option

Russian operator Beeline introduced the service Favourite Numbers, offering unlimited calls to up to five telephone numbers. The offer is available for numbers registered on other Russian mobile networks, as well as Beeline lines. New customers are offered a free weekly trial of the service, after which the monthly rate is RUB 290.

MIDDLE EAST 14:19

STC Group rebrands Giza Systems as Pulse by Solutions

STC Group launched the new brand Pulse by Solutions, as the evolution of Giza Systems, its systems integrator founded in 1974. This transformation aligns the company with the broader STC Group, unifying capabilities under a single structure. Operating as a subsidiary of Solutions by STC, the group's digital arm, Pulse by Solutions will drive advanced systems integration and support the Group's mission to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end digital transformation.

POLAND 14:16

Mobile VIkings Poland reaches 200,000 subscribers

Polish MNVO Mobile Vikings announced that its subscriber base has reached the milestone of 200,000. The MVNO counted its first 100,000 customers nine years ago. The MVNO launched in Poland in December 2013 and works on the Play network.

ARMENIA 14:15

Ucom and SunChild continue joint initiatives

Armenian operator Ucom and the NGO SunChild started a joint project to foster environmental culture in Armenia, organising an environmental and educational event at the Urtsadzor forestry station of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC). Ucom employees, together with specialists from the SunChild and the FPWC, planted fruit trees at the forestry station to support the restoration of mountainous landscapes and strengthen ecosystem resilience.

UNITED KINGDOM 14:10

Quickline Project Gigabit roll-out ahead of target in S Yorkshire

Quickline Communications, UK rural broadband provider, has made full-fibre broadband available to around 9,000 premises through the South Yorkshire (Lot 20) Project Gigabit contract. Quickline was awarded the UK government-funded contract two years ago, with the roll-out now ahead of target. The contract had a target of reaching 8,049 premises by end-March 2026, with Quickline achieving this target in mid-February 2026 and extending coverage to 8,840 premises by end-March. 

SLOVAKIA 14:09

Antik, Lepsia.TV add TV channel Ballcasterz to lineup

Slovak operator Antik has added the football channel Ballcasterz to its pay-TV lineup, reports Zive. The channel is available for subscribers using Antik TV and Antik Sat platforms from the operator. The online TV platform Lepsia.TV has also added the channel Ballcasterz to all three of its pay-TV packages.

FINLAND 14:08

Traficom awards 5 stars to 14 municipalities for broadband connections

Finnish telecoms regulator Traficom has awarded five stars to fourteen municipalities for their broadband connections this year. Service still varies greatly, especially in sparsely populated areas, but there are now only nine municipalities scoring less than two stars. The five-star municipalities are Espoo, Helsinki, Traskanda, Grankulla, Kempele, Kervo, Kotka, Lahtis, Jakobstad, Birkala, Reso, Riihimaki, Vaasa and Vantaa. Those with fewer than two stars are Enontekis, Kaavi, Keitele, Lestijarvi, Puumala,

POLAND 14:08

Polkomtel signs term sheet with Towerlink, Cellnex

Polish operator Polkomtel has signed a non-binding term sheet with Towerlink Poland and Cellnex Poland laying out the terms of its future cooperation with the infrastructure companies. Under the service agreement, Towerlink will continue to provide Polkomtel with services based on the telecommunications infrastructure owned by Towerlink and controlled by Cellnex (including location-access services, emission services, and transmission services). 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:04

MTS offers to buy back smartphones for cash

Russian operator MTS introduced Smart Cash, an offer for customers to sell back smartphones and other electronic goods purchased in shops of the operator. The maximum repayment is 70 percent of the price of the device. The option is available in all regions where MTS operates. Repayment can reach up to 70 percent after six months from acquisition, and up 50 percent starting from the 182th day after acquisition.

GLOBAL 14:02

Gilat Satellite Networks revenue grows 20% in Q1

Gilat Satellite Networks said its revenue increased 20 percent to USD 110.5 million in the first quarter compared with USD 92 million in the same period in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA doubled to USD 15.1 million compared with USD 7.6 million, and the net income amounted to USD 5.2 million compared with a net loss of USD 6 million a year ago. 

UNITED KINGDOM 14:00

Stellanor Datacenters appoints new Managing Director

UK urban data centre company Stellanor has appointed Gary Watson as Managing Director to lead the next phase of its growth strategy across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics. He will be responsible for operational delivery, commercial performance, platform integration, customer engagement and the expansion of Stellanor Datacenters' footprint. 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14:00

E& Money introduces payroll services for UAE businesses and employees

E& Money, part of UAE operator E&'s fintech portfolio, introduced a new salary solution designed to simplify payroll for businesses. The platform integrates WPS compliance, automated salary processing, and Universal Accounts with IBAN access.  To further support companies, E& money is waiving all salary processing fees. Employers also benefit from a secure dashboard, payroll funding through IBAN, and real-time tracking with instant status updates, allowing HR teams to operate more efficiently. 

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