Ucom supports installation of 10 kW solar plant in Shenavan
ARMENIA 15:42

Ucom supports installation of 10 kW solar plant in Shenavan

Armenian operator Ucom has supported installation of a new solar plant with an installed capacity of 10 kW in the Shenavan settlement of Armenia's Lori region. The plant, installed by the NGO SunChild Environmental, is designed to meet the energy needs of the local kindergarten and sports school.

Over 2 tons of handsets collected in T-Mobile Poland campaign
POLAND 15:41

Over 2 tons of handsets collected in T-Mobile Poland campaign

T-Mobile Poland said that Polish schoolchildren collected more than 2,470 tons of old handsets and 230 tons of batteries under a campaign sponsored by the operator. The campaign was carried out by the company Biosystem which will recycle the equipment. 

Tele2 Latvia revenues up 6% in H1, EBITDA grows 13%
LATVIA 15:40

Tele2 Latvia revenues up 6% in H1, EBITDA grows 13%

Revenues of Tele2 Latvia totaled EUR 92.8 million in the first half of this year, up by 5.8 percent year-on-year. EBITDAaL rose 13 percent to EUR 42.1 million in the six months. Net intake in the second quarter was positive both in mobile postpaid with 8,000 RGUs and in mobile prepaid with 1,000 RGUs, and the mobile ASPU increased by 7 percent thanks to price adjustments and the shift to postpaid, as well as continued focus on data monetisation, Tele2 said.

MTS Belarus offers virtual number solution for classified ads
BELARUS 15:38

MTS Belarus offers virtual number solution for classified ads

MTS Belarus has introduced the 'Incognito' service for the Belarusian classified advertising service Av.by, allowing advertisers on the portal to hide their personal phone numbers in order to minimize the risk of personal data breaches. The new service provides a temporary virtual number to support contact with potential buyers. 

Netia profits up strongly in 2025 on 9% higher revenues
POLAND 15:36

Netia profits up strongly in 2025 on 9% higher revenues

Revenues of Polish operator Netia, controlled by the Polsat Plus Group, totaled PLN 1.432 billion in 2025, according to annual accounts filed on the National Court Register. The operator's turnover grew by 9.47 percent year-on-year, Telko.in reported from the filing. Operating costs amounted to PLN 1.366 billion, up by 7.76 percent, and EBIT grew 62.33 percent to PLN 66.4 million. The net profit improved strongly to PLN 41.5 million from PLN 6.01 million in 2024.

VK sells RuStore to management
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:29

VK sells RuStore to management

Russian internet company VK has sold the RuStore mobile app store to Dmitry Pankrushchev, the CEO of the company that developed the shop.RuStore has become the main portal to essential services and apps for Android users in Russia. According to the statement, the RuStore team will continue to actively roll out product updates, develop new features, and ensure the app store's reliable operation for users, developers, and partners.

Orange Poland covers 89% of population with 5G network
POLAND 15:28

Orange Poland covers 89% of population with 5G network

Orange Poland announced that it deployed 94 new base stations in the second quarter of this year. The operator currently runs 12,807 base stations, and the coverage of its 5G totals almost 89 percent of the country's population.

High mobile market concentration persists in small Brazilian towns - Anatel
BRAZIL 15:26

High mobile market concentration persists in small Brazilian towns - Anatel

Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) established that, on a national scale, market concentration remained safely within the limits set by Anatel's strategic goals. The evaluation, which used the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), also revealed that a high concentration persists in municipalities with fewer than 30,000 residents. The three largest telecom providers control 90 to 100 percent of the market in 5,452 municipalities for mobile services, and in 3,482 municipalities for fixed broadba

Bite Lithuania to activate new 700 MHz spectrum by October
LITHUANIA 15:21

Bite Lithuania to activate new 700 MHz spectrum by October

Bite Lithuania said that it plans to activate its newly-acquired frequencies in the 700 MHz spectrum band by October. New 2,100 MHz spectrum will be activated by the end of this year. The operator plans to use the frequencies for upgrading its network in regions and border areas, as well as in cities and towns. 

4ka sells 3% more Sims at Slovak Post in 2025
SLOVAKIA 15:19

4ka sells 3% more Sims at Slovak Post in 2025

Slovak operator 4ka sold 134,887 Sims in shops of Slovak Post in 2025, according to the annual report from Slovak Post. The number grew by 2.6 percent year-on-year. Sales of the Sloboda packages from the operator fell to 34,885 from 81,880, down by around 57 percent. Double-play fixed services dropped by around 36 percent. 

Tele2 Estonia revenues up, margins improve in Q2
ESTONIA 15:15

Tele2 Estonia revenues up, margins improve in Q2

End-user service revenues at Tele2 Estonia increased by 4 percent to EUR 17 million in the second quarter of this year, and the operator's EBITDA grew by 12 percent to almost EUR 8 million. Capital expenditure totaled over EUR 4 million. Net intake in the second quarter was positive in mobile postpaid with 1,000 RGUs, and neutral in mobile prepaid, parent company Tele2 reported. Mobile ASPU increased by 6 percent in local currency driven by price adjustments and customer base mix shift toward more postpaid.

Flanker brands winning share on Belgian broadband market
BELGIUM 15:14

Flanker brands winning share on Belgian broadband market

Flanker brands are winning ground in the Belgian broadband market. According to an annual report from market regulator, the main ISPs - Proximus, Telenet and Orange Belgium - lost subscribers for the first time last year. Together they shed a net 31,849 lines, while second brands like Scarlet, Hey! and Tadaam increased their combined market share to 13.4 percent from 11.5 percent a year earlier. In five years they have added 4.5 percent points of share. 

EGYPT 14:13

Telecom Egypt scraps data centre sale to Helios Investments

Telecom Egypt announced that it will not proceed with the sale of a majority stake in its data centre subsidiary to Helios Investments, citing unmet conditions in the proposed transaction. The decision cancels the preliminary deal outlined in the company's September 2025 disclosure, which proposed the sale of a 75-80 percent stake in a subsidiary owning the Regional Data Centre Hub (RDH).

SOUTH AFRICA 14:00

Vodacom and Wits University run Emerging Leaders Programme

Vodacom Group has partnered with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) to launch the 2026 Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP). The intensive, three-month curriculum is delivered by the Development and Leadership Unit (DLU) within the Wits Division of Student Affairs. Unlike traditional models that defer corporate exposure until graduation, this partnership engages high-potential students mid-degree.

NIGERIA 13:50

Nigeria discontinues annual fee for TV viewers after DSO

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has scrapped the annual digital access fee for the digital switchover (DSO) project, NAN reported. NBC director-general Charles Ebuebu said viewers will only need to purchase an approved decoder and satellite dish, priced below NGN 20,000, to enjoy free television permanently, eliminating the need for recurring payments. Previously, audiences had to pay an annual digital access fee of approximately NGN 1,500, which was classified as an administrative charge.

EUROPE 13:47

Google given a year to open up Android to other AI assistants in Europe

Google has a year to make changes to the Android OS so other AI software providers have the same access to the mobile system as its own Gemini assistant. The European Commission set a deadline of July 2027 for Google to make the legally binding changes available to Android users. A shorter deadline, of January 2027, was set for sharing some of Google's search engine data with rivals in order to improve competition. 

UNITED KINGDOM 13:39

Ericsson secures role in UK framework for defence-grade ICT procurement

Ericsson announced that it has been selected as a supplier under the UK's Tactical Communications Systems framework for public sector procurement of defence-grade ICT technology. As a result, the Swedish vendor will be permitted to supply 3GPP-compliant network equipment (Lot 3) and tactical communications and IT services (Lot 1).

NIGERIA 13:30

NCC opens public consultation on draft MVNO guidelines

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) convened a consultative forum on 16 July to review the draft business rules for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). It brought together telecom operators, industry associations and other key players to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory framework before it is finalised. The aim is to deepen market competition, expand access to telecom services and drive digital inclusion in Nigeria.

UNITED STATES 13:27

LiveOak Fiber adds Stading, Clark to board

US FTTH provider LiveOak Fiber announced the appointment of industry veterans Brian Stading and Richard Clark to its board. At the same time, founding member Jan Geldmacher stepped down to pursue another leadership role but will remain involved as a shareholder and advisor.

CZECH REPUBLIC 13:27

O2 Czechia promotes COO to CEO

O2 Czech Republic has appointed Richard Siebenstich the CEO of the company from 01 September. Siebenstich will replace Jindrich Fremuth, who is moving to the position of Chief AI Transformation Officer at PPF, the owner of O2 Czech Republic. He will continue as the chairman of the management board at O2. Siebenstich is CCO at O2 since 2018 and has worked at the group since 2012.

ARMENIA 13:24

Viva Armenia launches 5G services in Yerevan and 6 regions

Viva Armenia said that it has launched its 5G+ services in the city of Yerevan and in six regions - Lori, Tavush, Shirak, Gegharkunik, Kotayk and Aragatsotn. The operator plans to expand the coverage to all cities and towns across the country by the end of this year. Villages will be covered later. Equipment from Nokia was used in Yerevan, and products from Ericsson were deployed in the regions.

SAUDI ARABIA 13:18

Saudi CST runs public education campaign about radio spectrum

Saudi Arabia' Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has launched the 'Spectrum Surrounds Us' awareness campaign. It introduces the concept of radio spectrum and highlights its status as a vital, limited natural resource. By forming the foundation of modern communications, spectrum drives the digital economy and enables technologies inkey global sectors.

NIGERIA 13:12

Ntel returns to market with 'Next Frontier' strategy

Nigerian telecom operator Ntel, which emerged from the acquisition of defunct state monopoly Nitel,is returning to the market with a new strategy called 'The Next Frontier', The Guardian reported. It aims to accelerate growth in digital connectivity, telecoms infrastructure and real estate development. The strategy is based on the company's BET Agenda, standing for Beam, Eden and Titan.

NETHERLANDS 13:12

Glaspoort and Delta offered joint venture to win ACM approval for fibre sale

KPN, Glaspoort and Delta Fiber were prepared to set up a new joint venture in order to secure regulatory clearance for the transfer of around 200,000 Delta lines to Glaspoort, a decision published by the competition regulator ACM shows. The joint venture was offered as a remedy in January, after previous proposals were rejected by the regulator. Nevertheless, the ACM blocked the deal in June this year, saying it would concentrate KPN's dominant position too much. 

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