Telekom Slovenije offers 4-year price guarantee on mobile plans
SLOVENIA 12:12

Telekom Slovenije offers 4-year price guarantee on mobile plans

Telekom Slovenije has announced that new customers signing up by 30 April for Naj and Supr gigabit mobile packages will get a guaranteed, fixed price for a full four years. The offer means that they will save up to EUR 720 over 48 months.

BH Telecom expands internet allowance in TeenZ package
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 12:01

BH Telecom expands internet allowance in TeenZ package

Bosnia and Herzegovina operator BH Telecom has increased the internet included in the TeenZ package. Until 31 May 2026, as part of the "Giga for everyone" campaign, users who sign a 24-month contract can snag 30 GB of mobile internet per month or 4 times more than before. For the first 3 months, users will pay BAM/month and after that BAM 15/month. Additionally, they get free access to Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and can set up 2 favourite numbers to which they will get 200 minutes/SMS. The deal is ava

M:tel BH offers 40% discount on Travel tariffs
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 11:54

M:tel BH offers 40% discount on Travel tariffs

Bosnia and Herzegovina operator m:tel is offering a 40 percent discount on Travel tariffs for users porting their number from other operators. Switching users will pay BAM 29.99 for the Travel Europe tariff, BAM 39.90 for Travel Europe Plus and BAM 59.90 for Travel World.

Russian govt bans smartphone payments for Apple ID
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11:30

Russian govt bans smartphone payments for Apple ID

The four major Russian mobile operators have received a notification from the Ministry of Digitisation directing them to remove the option of topping up Apple ID balances from smartphone accounts from 01 April, reports RBC. The option became very popular after the ban on paying for foreign services using cards issued by Russian banks. The ministry's decision aims particularly to prevent payments for VPN services. 

Yandex leads Russian smart speaker market in 2025
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11:19

Yandex leads Russian smart speaker market in 2025

Yandex dominated the list of best-selling smart speakers in Russia in 2025, according to a study by mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video. Yandex was followed by smart speakers from VK and Sber. The Yandex Station Light 2 was the bestseller in unit sales but the Yandex Station Midi led by revenue.

Mobiuz expands Tashkent Metro coverage to tunnels
UZBEKISTAN 10:19

Mobiuz expands Tashkent Metro coverage to tunnels

Uzbekistan mobile operator Mobiuz has started providing its voice and data services in the tunnels of the Tashkent Metro. Voice and data services from the operator are available in all metro stations already since March 2023.

MTS plans to deploy 2,600 more Irteya base stations by early 2027
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:58

MTS plans to deploy 2,600 more Irteya base stations by early 2027

Russian operator MTS said it plans to deploy 2,600 more LTE base stations produced by Russian company Irteya by the beginning of 2027, which will bring their total number, installed in 76 regions across the country, to 3,800. The new base stations from Irteya will support GSM and LTE technologies.

Senegal's regulator issues formal warning on illegal Wi-Fi services
SENEGAL 09:18

Senegal's regulator issues formal warning on illegal Wi-Fi services

Telecom authority ARTP is warning people who operate illegal Wi‑Fi services in Senegal to stop their activities or face sanctions. Commonly called 'community Wi-Fi', this type of service has been found on sale in several parts of the country, often powered by Starlink antennas. The regulator reiterated that operating such services without the appropriate authorisation is punishable by law with a prison term and a fine.

Cisco survey finds growing enterprise reliance on wireless infrastructure as 80% of decision-makers spend more
GLOBAL 09:11

Cisco survey finds growing enterprise reliance on wireless infrastructure as 80% of decision-makers spend more

Cisco has published the first iteration of its 'State of Wireless Report' survey, which found 80 percent of enterprise participants had upped investments in wireless networking over the past five years. A similar proportion, 82 percent, predicted continued budget increases in the next four to five years, reflecting increased reliance on wireless infrastructure to keep pace with various operational scenarios, including wider deployments of IoT and smart devices (63 percent), user mobility and bring-your-devi

Mobile Vikings Poland offers porting promo with 1,000 GB monthly bonus for a year
POLAND 09:09

Mobile Vikings Poland offers porting promo with 1,000 GB monthly bonus for a year

Polish MVNO Mobile Vikings has introduced a promotion to customers porting a number to its network, offering twelve monthly bonuses of 1,000 GB and services for PLN 1 during the first month. The promotion is valid when connecting to selected tariffs until 30 June.

Netherlands e-commerce dips 1% in 2025 to EUR 35.7 billion
NETHERLANDS 08:55

Netherlands e-commerce dips 1% in 2025 to EUR 35.7 billion

E-commerce in the Netherlands was down by 1 percent in 2025 to EUR 35.7 billion, with the number of transactions was little changed at 347 million, according to the industry group Thuiswinkel.org. The small drop was attributed to less spending on events and travel online. The research also shows people shopping more from their smartphone, with mobile devices accounting for 41 percent of all online purchases, an increase of 5 percentage points from 2024. Desktop computers dropped to 45 percent of purchases f

Orange Money Botswana signs up Taxi Association to DuelaEasy for fare payments
BOTSWANA 08:47

Orange Money Botswana signs up Taxi Association to DuelaEasy for fare payments

Orange Money Botswana has entered a nationwide partnership with the Taxi Association, which will lead to large-scale branding of taxis and kombis (passenger vans). It is based on the DuelaEasy digital payment service, which lets customers pay directly from their Orange Money accounts using their mobile phones. The service will now be accepted by participating taxis and combis.

BELGIUM 08:28

Telenet delivers 5G network slice for Colruyt trial of unmanned delivery vehicle

Telenet Business announced its participation in a trial of an unmanned delivery vehicle in Leuven. The project will run from mid-May to August delivering groceries for the supermarket chain Colruyt. Telenet's 5G network provides the connectivity between the vehicle and a remote pilot operation.

ITALY 08:25

Italy's Ops! Mobile upgrades all users to full 5G speeds

Italian MVNO Ops! Mobile has upgraded all of its plans to full 5G speeds of up to 2 Gbps (download) and 200 Mbps (upload) at no extra cost to customers. The operator launched 5G at the end of last year on the Fastweb+Vodafone network, albeit via an initial two dedicated plans.

FRANCE 08:18

Bouygues Telecom secures ISO energy certification for mobile network

French operator Bouygues Telecom has been awarded ISO 50001 certification for energy management following an audit of its mobile network by Bureau Veritas. This achievement supports the company's environmental roadmap and builds on the ISO 50001 certifications already earned by the data centre facilities in Montigny le Bretonneux, the tech hub in Meudon la Foret, and the customer support centre in Bourges. Bouygues Telecom said that, when combined, these ISO 50001-compliant assets account for over 85 percen

PHILIPPINES 08:12

Converge boosts FiberX speeds to support subscribers amid rising fuel costs

Philippines operator Converge ICT has increased internet speeds available to its FiberX tariff plan subscribers. Converge has upgraded the broadband speed of its flagship FiberX plans by 50 Mbps. The speed boost will initially be provided for a period of one month or until 30 April, and will apply to both existing and new subscribers.

ITALY 08:12

TIM offers day of unlimited 5G data over Easter

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched an Easter-themed offer that gives customers the opportunity to consume unlimited data at 5G speeds for one day from 03 to 07 April. Under the offer, customers can access all-you-can-eat data for a day by activating the "Unlimited Giga 5G x 1 day" promo sent via SMS or the MyTIM app.

INDIA 08:02

Vivo launches V70 FE smartphone in India

Vivo has unveiled the vivo V70 FE smartphone in India. The device features a 200-megapixel OIS Ultra-Clear Main Camera with an AI Photography Suite2, a northern lights-inspired design with Vivo's First Darkness Glow Technology. Powered by OriginOS 6, the V70 FE also inclues a 7000 mAh battery.

IRELAND 07:58

Eir cleared to take over Imagine's 2.3GHz licence

Eir has received clearance from ComReg to take over additional spectrum rights in the 2.3 GHz band from BCP IV Telecommunications Opco, the former Imagine Communications. After a public consultation and market analysis, the regulator found the transfer of the rights to Eir would not significantly lessen competition on the mobile market. Eir remains the smallest of the three mobile network operators by customer numbers and would also still be below the overall spectrum cap in the market after the deal. The t

KENYA 07:56

Safaricom improves network quality in CA report for 2024-25

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has reported an improvement in mobile operator Safaricom's network quality, ranking it as the top mobile network operator for the 2024-2025 financial year. Safaricom achieved an 89.72 percent score in the latest Quality of Service report from the CA. Despite a general decline in overall network quality due to high demand, Safaricom maintained high compliance standards and marginally improved its performance. It achieved a 90.36 percent score in end-to-end drive tes

GLOBAL 07:54

Tecno debuts Spark 50 series smartphones

Tecno has announced the launch of the Spark 50 series of smartphones, promising mid-range hardware, including large displays and batteries, at entry-level prices. The Tecno Spark 50 has a 7,000mAh battery, while the 5G model features a 6,500mAh cell with 45W fast charging and a claim of over 80 percent health for up to six years of use.

UNITED STATES 07:37

SBA Communications attracts takeover interest - report

SBA Communications is exploring options including a potential sale after the tower owner and operator received preliminary takeover interest, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Large infrastructure funds have been circling the towers company, the report said, and SBA is working with advisers to evaluate the interest. 

ITALY 07:29

Inwit FY revenues up 4% to EUR 1.1 bln, nears 26,000 towers

Italian mobile towers group Inwit reported revenues of EUR 1.08 billion in 2025 as a whole, up 4.0 percent year on year thanks to a growing tenancy ratio and the expansion of its tower portfolio by around 800 to 25,700. Inwit's EBITDAaL was up 4.8 percent year on year to EUR 785.9 million, with net profit for the year climbing 2.0 percent year on year to EUR 360.8 million. In the fourth quarter, revenues rose 2.6 percent to EUR 270.8 million, with EBITDAaL up 3.6 percent to EUR 197.5 million.

GHANA 07:26

MTN Ghana completes separation of mobile money business

Scancom (MTN Ghana) has completed the structural separation and merger of its mobile money business to satisfy the 30 percent local ownership requirement under Ghana's Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019 (Act 987). The operator said this important milestone complies with local regulatory requirements and aligns with the group's strategic priority to scale the fintech platform faster and accelerate its value creation. The process involved the statutory merger of MTN Ghana's wholly owned subsidiary MobileM

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