AudioCodes reports stable Q4 sales but lower profits year-on-year
GLOBAL 11:28

AudioCodes reports stable Q4 sales but lower profits year-on-year

Enterprise voice provider AudioCodes grew Q4 revenues 1.6 percent year-on-year to USD 62.6 million, amid continued momentum across its dual growth engines, namely its Live managed UCaaS and CX offering and its conversational AI line-up. The company will pay a USD 0.20 cash dividend on 06 March, distributing USD 5.4 million in total to shareholders. Net profits for the quarter were sharply lower, at USD 1.9 million versus USD 6.8 million in Q4 2024. EBITDA for the fourth quarter fell 5.7 percent to USD 4.9

Odido launches new business FWA service with outdoor modem
NETHERLANDS 11:26

Odido launches new business FWA service with outdoor modem

Dutch operator Odido is introducing an outdoor modem for its fixed-wireless service for businesses. Named 5G Internet Pro, the service promises improved speeds and capacity thanks to the stronger signal outdoors. It costs EUR 50 per month, including the modem rental. Speeds of 500 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload can be expected, with capacity for up to 20 simultaneous users. 

Gonzalez appointed Boldyn Spain sales director
SPAIN 11:19

Gonzalez appointed Boldyn Spain sales director

Boldyn Networks announced the appointment of Julio Gonzalez as its new sales director for Spain, reporting directly to recently-named Spain and Italy CEO Antonino Ruggiero. Having previously held senior roles at Motorola, Vantiva/Commscope, Arris and Pace, Gonzalez has over two decades of commercial leadership experience across Europe and Latin America.

Pellegrineschi named Italtel's LatAm markets chief
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 11:04

Pellegrineschi named Italtel's LatAm markets chief

Italian telecommunications equipment manufacturer Italtel has announced the appointment of Paolo Pellegrineschi as its Head of LatAm Markets, with responsibility for driving the company's strategic development across the Latin American region. In his new role, Pellegrineschi has been tasked with strengthening collaboration between Italtel's headquarters and its operations in Peru, Colombia and Brazil with a view to accelerating business growth and customer portfolio development, while holding direct respons

Altibox appoints head of private market division
NORWAY 11:01

Altibox appoints head of private market division

Lyse's television and ISP arm, Altibox, said it has appointed Julia Knudsen as head of its division for the private market, a position she had held on an acting basis since September 2025. It said her appointment comes at an "exciting" time in the Norwegian broadband market as local and regional networks open up. Altibox said Knudsen has valuable experience in tough and competitive markets, and has an ability to understand customers, the market and technology.

Rosseti reports 260,000 cases of illegal fibre lines on Moscow power infrastructure in 2025
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:52

Rosseti reports 260,000 cases of illegal fibre lines on Moscow power infrastructure in 2025

The Moscow region unit of Russian power grid company Rosseti identified 258,670 cases of illegal deployment of fibre-optic lines on its poles in the region in 2025, reports the news agency Ria. The company has invited operators to conclude agreements prior to the deployment of lines in order to avoid having their equipment removed and services disrupted. 

Padtec network software validated by Argentine Internet Chamber
ARGENTINA 10:50

Padtec network software validated by Argentine Internet Chamber

The Argentine Internet Chamber (CABASE), the leading internet infrastructure organisation in Argentina, has completed tests to validate the IP Infusion network software from Padtec. The validation process was completed in December and focused on evaluating the interoperability and compatibility of the software with Internet Exchange Point (IXP) infrastructure. Tests have demonstrated that the solution meets the requirements to operate in environments with equipment from multiple vendors, and can be integrat

Megafon upgrades network in Yaroslavl to MIMO 4x4
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:49

Megafon upgrades network in Yaroslavl to MIMO 4x4

Russian operator Megafon said that it has upgraded its network infrastructure in all neighbourhoods across the city of Yaroslavl, increasing the download capacity by more than 20 percent in the city. Work was carried out since March 2025 to install new equipment supporting MIMO 4x4 technology.

Cosmote launches FTTR service with Always OnLine feature
GREECE 10:49

Cosmote launches FTTR service with Always OnLine feature

Greek operator Cosmote Telekom has launched a Fiber To The Room (FTTR) service with an 'Always OnLine' feature. Cosmote reports that its fiber optic network currently reaches over 2.1 million households and businesses throughout Greece.

Whispp demonstrates real-time on-device voice AI for whisper-to-speech at the Dutch Pavilion during MWC Barcelona, March 2–6, 2026
GLOBAL 10:48

Whispp demonstrates real-time on-device voice AI for whisper-to-speech at the Dutch Pavilion during MWC Barcelona, March 2–6, 2026

The Dutch deeptech company Whispp will present its latest generation real-time voice AI at MWC Barcelona 2026, which converts whispered or impaired speech into the speaker's clear, natural voice. The technology runs entirely on-device, with core processing running on-device in real-time, making the system suitable for privacy-sensitive applications and direct communication without latency.

Unifique rolls out 5G network along Balneario Camboriu coast
BRAZIL 10:45

Unifique rolls out 5G network along Balneario Camboriu coast

Brazilian regional operator Unifique has launched 5G services along the entire coastline of Balneario Camboriu in the state of Santa Catarina, providing continuous coverage on Praia Central. The network, supported by seven radio base stations, aims to serve the high demand for mobile connectivity from residents, tourists, and businesses in the popular coastal area.

Brazil mobile market contracts in December
BRAZIL 10:34

Brazil mobile market contracts in December

Brazil's mobile market reversed the positive trend in December 2025, dropping to 270.2 million lines from 270.3 million the previous month, resulting in a penetration rate of 101.8 percent. According to figures from the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), 4G remains the dominant technology, accounting for 66.1 percent of connections, followed by 5G at 21.5 percent. The total 5G connections numbered 58.1 million, up from 56.6 million the previous month.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:32

Eltex unveils new line of 400G switches for data centres

Russian company Eltex announced the launch of two switches for data centres, the MES5600-24 and MES5700-32, both including 400G ports. The MES5600-24 includes 24 100G ports (QSFP28), eight 400G ports (QSFP56-DD) and two 10G ports (SFP+). The whole capacity totals 11.2 Tbps. The flagship model MES5700-32 includes 32 400G ports (QSFP56-DD) and two 10G ports (SFP+), for total capacity of 25.6 Tbps.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:30

Rostelecom places RUB 15 bln bond

Russian national operator Rostelecom has placed a RUB 15 billion bond on the Moscow Exchange. Afa-Bank, Gazprombank, Sber CIB and Sovkombank acted as underwriters. The proceeds will be used for refinancing current debt and won't lead to any increase in total debt, the company said.

MONTENEGRO 10:26

Montenegro mobile market grows nearly 5% in 2025

Montenegro's mobile market ended 2025 with 1.48 million lines, which represents a monthly decrease of 1.65 percent, but reflects a yearly rise of 4.75 percent, translating to a penetration rate of nearly 241.7 percent. According to the Agency for Electronic Communications (Ekip), postpaid subscriptions dominate the market, accounting for 58.84 percent of the total. M:tel leads in market share at 41.36 percent, followed by Crnogorski Telekom (36.17%) and One Crna Gora (22.47%).

SLOVENIA 10:25

Telekom Slovenije tests 5G on 26 GHz band

Telekom Slovenije and the University of Ljubljana's Faculty of Electrical Engineering (UL FE) have successfully demonstrated 5G technology operating on the 26 GHz frequency band in Slovenia. This test achieved a record data transfer speed of 2 Gbps towards the network, opening doors for various use cases, from professional video production and enhanced experiences at large events to advanced industrial environments where seamless communication between machines, robots, and autonomous systems is vital.

BELGIUM 10:22

Telenet signs TVOD deal with Kinepolis cinema chain

Belgian cable operator Telenet has signed a TVOD deal with the cinema chain Kinepolis. As a result, relatively new films will be available to rent on its TV platform, and on the app of its broadcast arm Play Media. Customers can buy or rent the movies. In addition, cinema tickets for Kinepolis will be sold on the Telenet platforms. 

SPAIN 10:21

Pluto TV Spain adds BBC Series and El Mueble channels to FAST lineup

Pluto TV, the free ad-supported streaming platform owned by Paramount, has announced the addition of two new permanent channels to its Spanish service this month. On 06 February, the service will debut BBC Series (formerly BBC Drama), with a selection of the UK broadcaster's most popular original drama and comedy series, including Call the Midwife, Pride and Prejudice and Upstairs, Downstairs.

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 10:17

Hrvatski Telekom implements AI-powered cooling solution for data centre

Croatia's Hrvatski Telekom, in collaboration with Siemens, has implemented an AI-powered cooling solution called White Space Cooling Optimisation (WSCO) to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its data centre in Zagreb. This project leverages an intelligent sensor network and AI-driven cooling management to optimise operations. Siemens Austria's Head of Smart Infrastructure Buildings, Martin Lang, anticipates significant benefits from the WSCO solution, including energy savings in the six-figure eur

ARMENIA 10:16

Armenian telcos dispute terms with payment service providers

The Armenian payment services providers EasyPay, Idram, Telcell, and Fast Shift have accused the telecom operators Viva Armenia, Team Telecom and Ucom of unilateral changes to their agreements, undermining the economic foundations of payment services. The sharp reduction in fees makes it impossible to maintain the current service format and has already led to the unilateral termination of contracts by operators, they said. Payment and settlement companies warn that if the changes come into force, hundreds o

GLOBAL 10:14

Purtel.com introduces Wi-Fi optimisation system powered by Axiros software

Purtel.com, provider of white-label telecoms IP platforms and services, has announced the launch of a "plug-and-play" Wi-Fi optimisation service based on software from its product partner Axiros. The platform combines Purtel.com's existing IP platform suite with Axiros' AxWiFi Optimisation Software, enabling operator enhancements to customer Wi-Fi performance using an out-of-the-box product. Axiros' software extends Purtel.com's IP management functionality into home networks, providing visibility and action

PORTUGAL 10:11

DStelecom rolls out fibre network in Paderne

Portuguese network operator DStelecom has launched its fibre-optic network in Paderne, a parish in the municipality of Albufeira, providing high-speed telecommunications services to over 1,700 homes. The company plans to expand coverage to an additional 1,000 homes in the municipality by the end of the first quarter, bringing connectivity to approximately 2,700 families in total. Through DStelecom's infrastructure, major Portuguese operators will offer their services, giving residents a choice of TV, intern

BRAZIL 10:10

TIM Brasil confirms talks on potential acquisition of I-Systems

TIM Brasil has confirmed it is in talks with IHS Fiber Brasil regarding the potential acquisition of a stake in I-Systems. However, the telecom operator emphasised that no agreements have yet been reached regarding the price, structure, or timeline for the deal. TIM reiterated that, within its Strategic Plan and other market communications, it has consistently stated its commitment to improving broadband services and telecommunications infrastructure, with a primary focus on efficiency and quality.

SERBIA 10:07

Viasat extends European Aviation Network to Serbia

Satellite communications company Viasat has expanded its European Aviation Network (EAN) to include Serbia, a move that will improve in-flight connectivity for airlines and passengers flying over Southeast Europe. This expansion, a collaboration with Deutsche Telekom, involves activating new ground stations that will enhance connectivity on flights through the Balkans, and between Germany/Western Europe and Greece, among other routes.

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