Team Telecom Armenia expands 5G, LTE networks
ARMENIA 2 JAN

Team Telecom Armenia expands 5G, LTE networks

Team Telecom Armenia is now running 5G services in three major cities across the country, namely Yerevan, Gyumri and Vanadzorc, reports Arka.am. The operator expanded its LTE network in 2025. Its NGN 25 Gbps network now covers 410,000 households.

Cambodia starts 5G services
CAMBODIA 2 JAN

Cambodia starts 5G services

5G services have started in Cambodia, the government confirmed to the Khmer Times. According to the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC), the government worked closely with the country's three mobile operators — Cellcard (CamGSM), Metfone (Viettel Cambodia) and Smart (Smart Axiata) — to prepare for the rollout from 01 January.  The cooperation included the construction of new antennas and base stations across the country.

Singtel's NCS completes Philippines joint venture with Globe Telecom
PHILIPPINES 2 JAN

Singtel's NCS completes Philippines joint venture with Globe Telecom

Singtel's technology services firm NCS and Philippines operator Globe Telecom announced that they have completed the formation of their joint venture first announced last March. NCS acquired a 51 percent stake in Globe's company Yondu, and the venture also absorced NCS's local subsidiary NCSI Philippines. Yondu will be renamed NCS Philippines and target the local market with ICT services, leveraging NCS's expertise and Globe's infrastructure.  

Airtel launches Cartoon Network Classics channel with Warner Bros Discovery
INDIA 2 JAN

Airtel launches Cartoon Network Classics channel with Warner Bros Discovery

Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of Airtel Cartoon Network Classics in conjunction with Warner Bros. Discovery, offering popular animated franchises from Cartoon Network such as "Tom and Jerry", "The Flintstones", "Looney Tunes", "Scooby Doo" and "Johnny Bravo", among others. The advertising-free service costs INR 59 per month and is available on Channel 445 in both English and Hindi on connected set-top boxes such as Xstream and IPTV, as well as standard HD and SD receivers. This enables viewing with

Ucell offers 5% cash-back for app top-ups
UZBEKISTAN 2 JAN

Ucell offers 5% cash-back for app top-ups

Uzbekistan operator Ucell is offering an incentive for customers to top up their handset balances using its service management application in the form of a 5 percent rebate. The promotion is available on a new version of the mobile app for Android and iOS-powered devices. 

Indian mobile market adds just 2 mln lines in November
INDIA 2 JAN

Indian mobile market adds just 2 mln lines in November

India added 2.86 million new mobile customers in November, taking the total wireless subscriber base to 1.187 billion. The monthly growth of just 0.24 percent means mobile growth did not quite keep up with the population increase and tele-density was nearly unchanged at 83.46 percent, according to the latest data from market regulator Trai. Broadband subscriber growth was slightly stronger, with the base up 0.38 percent from October to 1.004 billion.​

Megafon Tajikistan launches 450 LTE base stations in 2025
TAJIKISTAN 2 JAN

Megafon Tajikistan launches 450 LTE base stations in 2025

Megafon Tajikistan said it deployed more than 170 new base stations in 2025. The operator upgraded more than 450 base stations to LTE. Megafon expanded the coverage and capacity of its mobile internet services was significantly through these measures, and it launched six new 5G base stations.

Tcell modifies Bartakat loyalty scheme
TAJIKISTAN 2 JAN

Tcell modifies Bartakat loyalty scheme

Tajik operator Tcell has announced changes to its loyalty programme Bartakat with effect from 07 January. Subscribers to higher tiers of post-payment service will be offered bonus mobile data bundles when paying their subscription promptly. They will also be given the option to share their data traffic with other customers. 

Mobiuz extends promotion for Mobi Music until end of March
UZBEKISTAN 2 JAN

Mobiuz extends promotion for Mobi Music until end of March

Uzbekistan operator Mobiuz has extended a promotion of its music service Mobi Music. A monthly subscription rate of the service is reduced UZS 14,999 to UZS 9,999. The promotion is valid until 31 March of 2026.

Magticom, Delta Comm face problems accessing power operator's infrastructure
GEORGIA 2 JAN

Magticom, Delta Comm face problems accessing power operator's infrastructure

Georgian operator Magticom and its subsidiary Delta Comm have issued a joint statement related to their services over the infrastructure of energy grid operator Energo-Pro Georgia. Magticom and Delta Comm provide subscribers with fixed internet and TV services using Energo-Pro Georgia's regional power supply poles. This cooperation is regulated by a relevant agreement, the operators claim that they duly fulfil all of its terms, including the payment of the agreed fees.

Pakistan to offer local ISP licences
PAKISTAN 2 JAN

Pakistan to offer local ISP licences

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started granting regional ISP licences, to support local entrepreneurship and greater internet access in the country. The ten-year district-level licences cost a one-time fee of PKR 300,000 plus an annual levy of PKR 100,000. This comes amid a general suspension of new provincial or national licences.

Telenor completes sale of Pakistani operations to PTCL
PAKISTAN 2 JAN

Telenor completes sale of Pakistani operations to PTCL

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) said that it formally completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the issued share capital of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers on 31 December 2025. The two firms will now operate as  fully owned subsidiaries of PTCL, alongside Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML) commonly known as Ufone 4G, and U Microfinance Bank.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 2 JAN

KT loses over 10,000 customers on first day of compensation scheme

KT lost over 10,000 subscribers on the first day of its compensation scheme following a major data breach. Industry data reported by the Chosun daily shows 10,142 KT subscribers canceled their subscriptions on 31 December 2025, after the Korean operator waived cancellation fees in compensation for the breach. Around 57 percent (5,784 subscribers) migrated to SK Telecom, 1,880 to LG Uplus, and 2,478 to budget mobile carriers.

KAZAKHSTAN 2 JAN

Cisco picks Green Light ITS as partner of the year in MENA, Central Asia

Cisco has awarded the Kazakhstan integrator Green Light IT its Partner of the Year accolade in the field of implementation of projects for SMEs and corporate customers in MENA and Central Asia regions. Green Light IT is an official partner of Cisco, IBM, Fortinet, Dell Technologies, Palo Alto Networks, F5 and Extreme Networks. It works in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan markets.

ARMENIA 2 JAN

Ucom opens revamped shop in Yerevan

Armenian operator Ucom has opened its revamped shop and service centre in Yerevan at Tigran Mets Avenue. In the shop, visitors can connect to Ucom's fixed, mobile, and internet services, receive expert guidance from consultants, and purchase various devices: such as smartphones, headphones, speakers, smartwatches, tablets, and Wi-Fi devices, and other equipment from well-known brands.

INDIA 2 JAN

Vodafone settles outstanding Vi liabilities with share transfer

Vodafone Group has reached a settlement with its Indian affiliate Vi to settle outstanding service fees and liabilities. This closes all material open issues between Vodafone and Vi, the company said. Its shareholding Vi has been written off entirely and related assets and liabilities now have zero value on the balance sheet. 

CHINA 2 JAN

Baidu to spin off AI chip business Kunlunxin in Hong Kong listing

Chinese internet group Baidu announced plans to pursue a separate stock market listing for its semiconductor arm Kunlunxin. In an effort to capitalise on the interest in AI stocks, the company will be spun off and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The listing should provide Kunlunxin with access to new sources of financing with a broader investor pool and help unlock the value of Baidu's AI businesses, the group said. 

INDIA 2 JAN

BSNL launches VoWiFi nationwide

Sate-owned operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the launch of voice over Wi-Fi services on its mobile network. This should provide improved coverage for customers indoors, allowing them to handle calls over the local Wi-Fi network for better quality in areas with limited mobile signal. The seamless handover is based on IMS technology and is available free to customers with compatible smartphones. Private carriers such as Airtel and Jio already offer VoWiFi.

INDIA 31 DEC 2025

Vodafone Idea says no govt deal to delay regulatory fees due

Vodafone Idea (Vi) said it had received no word from the Indian government on a possible moratorium on its regulatory dues, as reported in the press. Rumours of a potential suspension or waiver of the fees had resulted in large fluctuations in its share price, prompting the company to issue a statement to the stock market. Vodafone Idea said that as of 31 December it had no such communication from the government.

CHINA 31 DEC 2025

Honor debuts gaming-optimised Win handsets with 10,000 mAh battery

Honor has commenced Chinese sales of its gaming-optimised handsets under its new Win series brand. Honor's Win series is positioned as a flagship entry in the mobile gaming and competitive e-sports segment. Prices for the Honor Win and more affordable Honor Win RT start at CNY 3,999 (USD 571.60) and CNY 2,699 (USD 385.77) respectively. 

JAPAN 31 DEC 2025

Japan plans 4-fold increase in state support for AI, semiconductors in next fiscal year

The Japanese government has proposed a four-fold increase in state support for the semiconductor and AI sectors in the next fiscal year starting April 2026. That means about JPY 1.23 trillion (USD 7.9 billion) according to the annual budget at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Japan Times reports.

MACAU 31 DEC 2025

CTM new pricing scheme becomes valid from January 2026

Macau's CTM will implement a new pricing scheme from January 2026, offering a variety of benefits for all customers who subscribed to relevant CTM services on or before 30 September 2025. Eligible residential broadband customers will receive a 10 percent discount on their net monthly subscription fee during January, April, July and October of 2026. Starting January 2026, the price for extra mobile data will drop from MOP 13 per gigabyte to MOP 8 per 1 GB.

ARMENIA 31 DEC 2025

Team Holding closes bond issue early after high demand

Armenian company Team Holding has closed the sale of USD 9 million and AMD 1.4 billion bonds early, on 29 December, due to high interest from investors, reports Arka.am. The subscription had been planned to run until 03 March 2026. Freedom Broker Armenia acted as underwriter of the emissions. Team Holding belongs to the Team Group, which also owns the operator Team Telecom Armenia.

UZBEKISTAN 31 DEC 2025

Uztelecom opens 8 new dealer outlets

Uzbekistan national operator Uztelecom announced the opening of eight new dealership shops in three regions across the country. The new shops are based in the Fergana, Andijan and Namangan regions. Fixed and mobile services from the operator can be acquired there.

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