Melita launches 3.5 MWp solar farm
MALTA 02:47

Melita launches 3.5 MWp solar farm

Maltese operator Melita has announced that its new 3.5 MWp solar farm is now fully operational and connected to Malta's national electricity grid. Built in a former quarry in Mqabba, this solar farm covers an area of 24,000 square meters and contains 5,000 photovoltaic panels. Melita says this solar farm will generate renewable energy to meet more than 40 percent of its electricity needs.

Vi expands 5G services across West Bengal
INDIA 02:33

Vi expands 5G services across West Bengal

Indian operator Vi has announced it is expanding its 5G footprint across various cities in West Bengal. As part of its planned rollout, Vi 5G is now available in Malda, Haldia, Berhampur and will soon be live in Durgapur, Asansol, Habra Ashoknagar, Burdwan, Kharagpur, Gangtok, and Darjeeling by June.

Vi buys stake in MTK Quantum Green Energy to secure renewable energy supply
INDIA 02:13

Vi buys stake in MTK Quantum Green Energy to secure renewable energy supply

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) and a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire a minimum 26 percent equity stake in MTK Quantum Green Energy for INR 43.32 million in cash. This special purpose vehicle will own and operate a captive solar power plant in Tamil Nadu.

Go posts record revenue of EUR 254 million, profit jumps nearly 32% in 2025
MALTA 21 MEI

Go posts record revenue of EUR 254 million, profit jumps nearly 32% in 2025

Maltese operator Go reports it has crossed the quarter-billion euro mark, delivering a record EUR 254.4 million in group revenue in 2025. This milestone comes alongside a 31.8 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to EUR 20.7 million.

JazzWorld introduces Bereavement Leave Policy for employees
PAKISTAN 21 MEI

JazzWorld introduces Bereavement Leave Policy for employees

Pakistani operator JazzWorld has established a Bereavement Leave Policy to support employees during times of personal loss. This new policy aims to provide dedicated time, flexibility, and financial security during moments of personal grief and transition. Under the new guidelines, all permanent employees are entitled to 10 working days of paid leave following the death of a spouse.

Pilar to invest RUB 3.6 bln in tower construction in 2026
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 21 MEI

Pilar to invest RUB 3.6 bln in tower construction in 2026

Russian mobile operator T2 said that its subsidiary Pilar, running its tower infrastructure, plans to deploy 2,500 additional towers by the end of this year. Pilar will invest more than RUB 3.6 billion in its tower infrastructure.The operator has already deployed 400 new towers this year.

Fairphone joins Feyenoord affiliate marketing
NETHERLANDS 21 MEI

Fairphone joins Feyenoord affiliate marketing

Fairphone has joined the marketing partnership between Rotterdam football club Feyenoord and Mediamarkt, as a Premium Affiliate Partner. As a result the Fairphone brand will appear on the match kit of Feyenoord's top men's and women's teams from next season (2026-27). 

Crnogorski Telekom launches Travel eSIM
MONTENEGRO 21 MEI

Crnogorski Telekom launches Travel eSIM

Montenegro's Crnogorski Telekom has launched the Travel eSIM, designed for affordable mobile internet while abroad. It allows easy mobile internet access without a physical SIM card and is available to anyone in Montenegro, regardless of their domestic network. Activation is via online purchase and a QR code, and data bundles come with up to six months validity. 

A1 Slovenia hands out plants to support bee population
SLOVENIA 21 MEI

A1 Slovenia hands out plants to support bee population

To mark World Bee Day, A1 Slovenia and BTC Company symbolically reclaimed 125 m2 of space for bees by distributing nearly 2,000 plant seedlings to passers-by in Ljubljana's BTC City, encouraging them to create bee-friendly environments at home. A1 Slovenia aims to inspire individuals to dedicate a small portion of their space to pollinators, benefiting the entire planet.

Ethio Telecom meets with AfDB
ETHIOPIA 21 MEI

Ethio Telecom meets with AfDB

Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru met with African Development Bank (AfDB) vice president Solomon Quaynor. The high-level talks focused on aligning AfDB's support with Ethio Telecom's strategy, including accelerated financing frameworks to modernize Ethiopia's telecom network. The company outlined milestones achieved under its long-term transformation strategy, demonstrating its expanded capacity to drive Ethiopia's digital economy. Both institutions formally agreed to strengthen ongoing collaboration and ac

M:tel BH adds Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 smartphones
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 21 MEI

M:tel BH adds Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 smartphones

Bosnia and Herzegovina operator M:tel has added the Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 5G smartphones to its portfolio. Both devices are available for BAM 164.99/month with a 24-month contract. As a special incentive, purchasing the Galaxy A57 includes Galaxy Buds3 headphones (worth BAM 349), and the Galaxy A37 comes with a Galaxy Fit3 smart bracelet (worth BAM 149). This offer is valid until 15 June

Crnogorski Telekom rolls out 4 Gbps speeds on fibre network
MONTENEGRO 21 MEI

Crnogorski Telekom rolls out 4 Gbps speeds on fibre network

Montenegro's Crnogorski Telekom has launched commercial internet speeds of up to 4 Gbps on its fibre-optic network, coupled with the introduction of WiFi 7 technology. Initially, the 4 Gbps network will be available in about 10 percent of urban areas, with gradual expansion planned. Cetinje is the first city in Montenegro to have full 4 Gbps capacity.

SAUDI ARABIA 21 MEI

STC Group upgrades network capacity for Hajj season

STC Group has finalised its Hajj operational roadmap, deploying advanced infrastructure to maximize network capacity and expand coverage across Makkah and Madinah during the pilgrimage. These upgrades guarantee reliable, seamless connectivity for millions of global pilgrims, it said in a statement. STC Group has deployed over 1,100 outdoor sites, 400 indoor base stations, and 3,000 Wi-Fi access points across Makkah and the holy sites, including 450 network expansions along the pilgrimage routes. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 21 MEI

Beeline Russia signs training agreement with MTUCI university

Russian operator Beeline has signed a cooperation agreement with the Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI) during the Digital Industry for Industrial Russia conference underway in Nizhny Novgorod. They plan to cooperate on IT training programmes.

KUWAIT 21 MEI

Zain Kuwait hires consultant for 6-month accessibility audit

Zain Kuwait has partnered with specialist consultancy AxessAll to launch a Digital and Policy Accessibility Audit to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The audit is designed to assess, measure and strengthen accessibility across Zain's external and internal ecosystem in Kuwait, supporting the company's long-term goal of delivering more inclusive digital experiences and fostering an equitable work environment for current and future employees.

UZBEKISTAN 21 MEI

Mobiuz signs cooperation memorandum with Cisco

Uzbekistan mobile operator Mobiuz has signed a cooperation memorandum with Cisco to work on implementing AI in its network infrastructure, including automated network management, cybersecurity solutions and support for multi-cloud environments. The memorandum was signed during Cisco Connect 2026 UK & Ireland. In 2021, Mobiuz switched to the service contract Cisco Smart Net Total Care.

TAJIKISTAN 21 MEI

Zet-Mobile offers fixed broadband with ISP Nets

Tajikistan operator Zet-Mobile has introduced fixed broadband services for its mobile customers. The offer is provided in cooperation with the ISP Nets. The service is available in the capital city to start.

MOROCCO 21 MEI

Maroc Telecom‑Inwi JV provides reference offer for passive fibre infrastructure

Morocco's Uni Fiber, the FiberCo joint venture co‑owned by Maroc Telecom and Inwi, has received regulatory approval to publish a reference offer for wholesale access to its passive fibre infrastructure. The reference offer will enable commercial operators to access Uni Fiber's infrastructure under non‑discriminatory and transparent conditions, which in turn is expected to support investment in fibre roll‑out activities and accelerate deployments. Announcing the development, national telecom authority ANRT d

EUROPE 21 MEI

Cellnex deploys Ericsson's Mini-Link E-band radio for cellular backhaul uplift

Cellnex has picked Ericsson's Mini-Link 6356 E-band radio and the Ericsson Transport Automation Controller to drive RAN backhaul upgrades across its European footprint. Ericsson said Cellnex's order makes it the lead client for Mini-Link 6356 volumes globally. The E-band radios are expected to unlock enhanced capacity in cellular backhaul links coupled with improved range and energy efficiency. The rollout is already underway, following the launch of an inaugural deployment in Cellnex's Poland subsidiary. 

KAZAKHSTAN 21 MEI

Transtelecom expands cooperation with QazPost on Starlink sales

Kazakhstan operator Transtelecom has expanded its cooperation with the national postal operator QazPost on providing internet services in villages. The operator carries out the project in 13 regions. Employees from 210 units of the post company provide customers with support when connecting to internet services from Starlink. Transtelecom is the official reseller of services from Starlink in Kazakhstan.

ARMENIA 21 MEI

Team Holding places USD 12.5 mln bond

Armenian company Team Holding starts the third stage of its bond issue programme with a USD 12.5 million issue carried out in cooperation with the company Freedom Broker Armenia. The company plans to use the funds for carrying out infrastructure projects, implementation of innovative solutions, as well as more efficient financing. This is the final stage of the bond emission programme totaling USD 31.5 million and AMD 1.4 billion.

UNITED STATES 21 MEI

Crown Castle makes new executive leadership appointments

US cell tower operator Crown Castle has announced the appointment of Kris Hinson as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), and Mark Lennon as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Information Officer (CIO). In his role, Hinson will be responsible for Crown Castle's customer commercial relationships and commercial strategy. He has been the group's VP of Corporate Finance and Treasurer since 2023. 

EUROPE 21 MEI

LMT IoT, Infineon partner on connected edge AI product development

Latvian company LMT IoT, a member of the LMT Group, and Infineon Technologies announced a new cooperation aimed at helping startups and product companies develop, deploy and scale connected edge AI products more efficiently. At the centre of the new cooperation between the two European companies sits Infineon's edge AI technologies, including Deepcraft software, with the IoT Shortcut connectivity platform from LMT IoT. The goal is to give developers a clearer path from working AI models to deployable, conne

GERMANY 21 MEI

German video ad market forecast to grow 4% in 2026 on streaming expansion

Advertising revenues generated through TV, video streaming and audio offerings in Germany are set to grow by 4.3 percent in 2026 to EUR 6.55 billion, according to figures published by Vaunet. Revenues grew by just 0.9 percent last year. Video advertising revenues are projected to rise by 4.8 percent year-on-year in 2026 to EUR 5.73 billion. Of this, EUR 3.12 billion is generated through TV ads, a 4 percent decline year-on-year, and EUR 2.61 billion is expected to come from streaming services, an 18 percent

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