Elisa AGM passes higher dividend payment for 2025, agrees share purchase and issue authorisations
FINLAND 10:02

Elisa AGM passes higher dividend payment for 2025, agrees share purchase and issue authorisations

Finnish and Estonian operator Elisa said shareholders at its AGM have passed a motion to pay a maximum dividend of EUR 2.40 per share based on its 2025 balance sheet, in four instalments, starting from 15 April. This is a rise from EUR 2.35 last year. The authorisation is valid until the 2027 AGM.

SBB and Yettel complete legal merger
SERBIA 09:57

SBB and Yettel complete legal merger

SBB and Yettel Serbia, both part of the E& PPF Telecom Group, have legally merged as of 1 April. While the SBB legal entity no longer exists and is absorbed by Yettel as its legal successor, the SBB brand will continue to operate, and there will be no immediate changes for customers using SBB services.

Crnogorski Telekom appoints supervisory board
MONTENEGRO 09:55

Crnogorski Telekom appoints supervisory board

Montenegro's Crnogorski Telekom held an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in Podgorica, where they decided to switch from a single-board to a two-board management system. This change aims to improve corporate governance and align with modern European standards. A new statute was adopted, and the company's operations will now comply with the new Law on Companies. As a result of this new model, the previous board of directors was dissolved, and a new supervisory board was appointed for the next tw

Hormuud Telecom and Germany's GIZ sign MoU with focus on cross-border payments, digital and AI training
SOMALIA 09:30

Hormuud Telecom and Germany's GIZ sign MoU with focus on cross-border payments, digital and AI training

Somali operator Hormuud Telecom and German development organisation GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the digital economy. The partnership focuses on cross-border payment systems, enhancing digital skills and fostering Artificial Intelligence (AI) training to boost youth employment. The MoU also includes provisions for climate financing, environmental measures and exploring market entry points for Somali businesses in Eu

Peru telco revenues up 2% to PEN 17.8 bln in 2025
PERU 09:06

Peru telco revenues up 2% to PEN 17.8 bln in 2025

Peru's leading telecom operators reported total revenues of PEN 17.8 billion in 2025 as a whole, up 1.8 percent from a year earlier, according to the latest figures from regulator Osiptel. The result was mainly driven by higher revenues in mobile and fixed internet services, with the watchdog predicting that revenues will continue growing to reach around PEN 19 billion in 2027, by which time the number of mobile and fixed internet lines will have exceeded 22 million and 5 million respectively.

Escribano steps down as chairman of Spain's Indra
SPAIN 08:36

Escribano steps down as chairman of Spain's Indra

Spain's state-backed ICT and defence group Indra has announced the resignation of chairman Angel Escribano shortly after his own company Escribano Mechanical and Engineering (EM&E) withdrew from a potential acquisition by Indra due to a conflict of interest. In a letter to the board, Escribano said he was stepping down as he would not allow his continued presence to interfere with the stability of the company.

CRAN expands pact with competition regulator
NAMIBIA 08:14

CRAN expands pact with competition regulator

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) have signed an addendum to their longstanding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 31 March to strengthen cooperation in addressing anti-competitive practices in the ICT sector. They aim to promote fair competition, streamline complaint handling and ensure consistent enforcement of laws governing the sector. The addendum clarifies the complaints lodging process and establishes a framework for joint inves

Millicom prices USD 75 mln reopening of 2032 bond issue
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 08:04

Millicom prices USD 75 mln reopening of 2032 bond issue

Millicom, owner of Tigo-branded operations across Latin America, announced the pricing of a USD 75 million reopening of its 7.375-percent senior notes due 2032. The additional notes were sold at 100.985 percent of par, plus accrued interest, in a Regulation S-only private placement to a non-US investor.

Spain watchdog proposes free bidirectional commercial calls
SPAIN 07:46

Spain watchdog proposes free bidirectional commercial calls

Spain's communications watchdog CNMC has proposed a number of measures to boost the transparency of commercial and customer service calls, including using the new 400 prefix and enabling recipients to return the call at no extra cost. In its opinion on new rules put forward by the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Administration, the regulator agreed that using the 400 prefix would make it easier for users to clearly identify the type of call they are receiving or making. 

HKSTP launches GIE platform to connect Greater Bay Area with international tech markets
ASIA 07:31

HKSTP launches GIE platform to connect Greater Bay Area with international tech markets

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has introduced the 'Global Connect – Global Innovation Exchange' (GIE). This platform is designed as a central hub to bridge the Greater Bay Area (GBA) with international technology markets, facilitating cross-border business matching and investment.

Videotron starts commercial paper programme in US
CANADA 07:29

Videotron starts commercial paper programme in US

Canadian operator Videotron has launched a commercial paper programme to raise up to USD 1 billion in short-term debt. The programme was set up in the US to organise private placements of the debt, helping diversify the company's balance sheet. Any issues under the programme will go towards general corporate purposes. 

Telecom Namibia reports temporary degradation of fixed and mobile data services
NAMIBIA 07:22

Telecom Namibia reports temporary degradation of fixed and mobile data services

Telecom Namibia says fixed and mobile data services in some parts of its network are temporarily degraded, with intermittent connectivity or reduced speeds. It seeks to assure customers that technical staff are working around the clock to resolve problem and restore services to normal performance levels as quickly as possible. It apologises for any inconvenience caused. Anyone seeking assistance or further information is advised to contact its customer support centre via the designated hotline or WhatsApp c

THAILAND 06:46

Microsoft to invest USD 1 billion in cloud, AI infrastructure in Thailand by 2028

Microsoft has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Thailand following a meeting in Bangkok between vice-chair and president Brad Smith and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. From 2026 to 2028, Microsoft plans to invest around USD 1 billion in cloud and AI infrastructure and ongoing operations across Thailand.

GLOBAL 06:44

Orange Business integrates deepfake detection into enterprise portfolio

Orange Business has shared more information on how its customers will benefit from deepfake detection, following the presentation of a portfolio revamp at its annual summit in March. During this event, US-based start-up Reality Defender was among the partners singled out by Orange as a contributor to the ecosystem building trust in enterprise voice and collaboration. Orange has now confirmed that Reality Defender's API-driven deepfake detection platform has been selected as a core components of the portfoli

JAPAN 05:38

NTT West adopts offsite PPA to power HQ with renewable energy

NTT West has introduced an offsite corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) at its headquarters in Osaka, as part of efforts to advance its sustainability strategy and reduce carbon emissions. The initiative, in collaboration with NTT Anode Energy, enables the operator to procure renewable energy on a long-term basis. Through the combination of electricity sourced from renewable generation and the use of non-fossil fuel certificates, NTT West said it will effectively achieve 100 per cent renewable energy us

SINGAPORE 05:33

Denise Wong appointed commissioner of Singapore's data protection regulator

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has appointed Denise Wong as commissioner of the Personal Data Protection Commission, with effect from 1 April 2026. Wong will continue in her existing role as assistant chief executive of the Data Innovation and Protection Group at IMDA while taking on the additional responsibilities. As commissioner, she will oversee the regulator's strategic direction, lead regulatory and enforcement decisions, and advise the government on data protection issues. 

SINGAPORE 05:29

Microsoft outlines USD 5.5 bln Singapore investment

Microsoft has announced plans to invest USD 5.5 billion in cloud and AI infrastructure and operations in Singapore between 2025 and 2029, alongside a series of programmes aimed at expanding AI skills across education and the non-profit sector. It said the investment will support the expansion of cloud and AI infrastructure in the country over a five-year period, with the company also signalling continued work on cybersecurity, resilience and governance capabilities as part of the initiative.

GLOBAL 05:25

NEC expands BluStellar transformation model across group

NEC has extended its "BluStellar" digital transformation (DX) value creation model across key group companies as part of efforts to scale its DX business and strengthen delivery capabilities. The initiative brings together NEC Networks & System Integration, NEC Nexsolutions and NEC Fielding under a unified framework, with operations commencing on 1 April. The move follows ongoing group restructuring aimed at consolidating capabilities to address growing demand for DX among enterprises and public sector orga

JAPAN 05:19

NTT Data partners Nagoya Bank on emissions data platform

NTT Data has begun a collaboration with Nagoya Bank to deploy a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data platform aimed at supporting decarbonisation efforts across Japan's Tokai region. Under the agreement, Nagoya Bank will implement NTT Data's C-Turtle FE platform to improve the calculation of financed emissions linked to its lending and investment portfolio. The system is designed to use primary emissions data from counterparties to enhance the accuracy of emissions measurement in line with international stan

NIGERIA 1 APR

Nigeria inaugurates USPF board to extend rural connectivity

Nigeria has inaugurated the board of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) with a renewed push to expand rural connectivity and drive deeper digital impact across underserved communities. ICT minister Bosun Tijani said the new board comes at a critical time when Nigeria must move beyond basic access to ensuring meaningful use of digital infrastructure. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 1 APR

M.Video collects 30% more used devices in 2025

Russian mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video said that it collected 2,100 tons of old, unused devices in 2025, up by 30 percent year-on-year. Around 6 million batteries have been collected, up by 20 percent. The chain collects for recycling small electronic devices and batteries in more than 600 of its shops in 30 cities across the country. 

SPAIN 1 APR

Spain court orders EUR 107 mln tax refund to Orange, Vodafone

Spain's Audiencia Nacional court has ordered the country's tax agency to refund around EUR 107.5 million to the local subsidiaries of Orange and Vodafone after ruling that a business tax applied to telecommunications operators breached European Union regulations, according to court rulings seen by Expansion. The decisions handed down by the country's Audiencia Nacional court on 18 February and 10 March upheld the administrative appeals lodged by the operators against earlier rulings issued by the country's

BELGIUM 1 APR

Wallonia digital maturity index shows 94% of households connected to internet

Internet penetration has reached 94 percent of households in the Belgian region of Wallonia and 89 percent of people in the region have smartphones, according to the latest digital maturity barometer by the regional government's digital agency. Households are also more satisfied with their internet connections, with 64 percent considering the connection quality good, up 4 percentage points from the previous survey. At the same time, almost one in ten (9%) said they experience service disruptions regularly.

AFRICA 1 APR

African ministers adopt Algiers declaration on telecom sovereignty and integrated connectivity

Relevant ministers at the Global Africa Tech Summit from 28 to 30 March have adopted the Algiers Declaration on African Telecommunications Sovereignty and Integrated Connectivity (2026–2030) to advance the continent's digital infrastructure and policy alignment. Kenyan ICT minister William Kabogo said the the declaration reflects a clear and unified continental position that telecommunications infrastructure is no longer a sectoral concern, but a strategic foundation for sovereignty, resilience, inclusion a

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