WindTre relaunches sub-EUR 5 unlimited data offer
ITALY 07:45

WindTre relaunches sub-EUR 5 unlimited data offer

Italian operator WindTre has reactivated a dedicated unlimited data plan in its Go-branded range for customers porting their number from certain rival providers. The Go Unlimited XXS 5G Digital plan comes with unlimited minutes to all national landline and mobile numbers plus 100 SMS to all national numbers as well as unlimited data at fastest possible 5G speeds for EUR 4.99 a month.

Apple introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA 07:41

Apple introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone in South Africa

The Tap to Pay feature is now available on iPhones in South Africa, allowing local merchants to accept in-person contactless payments directly on an iPhone without needing extra hardware or payment terminals. Using any partner-enabled iOS app, merchants can securely accept contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets. 

DNA picks Harmonic SeaStar node to expand multi-gigabit broadband to brownfield MDUs
FINLAND 07:38

DNA picks Harmonic SeaStar node to expand multi-gigabit broadband to brownfield MDUs

Harmonic said that Telenor's Finnish operator, DNA, is expanding multi-gigabit services into lower-density multi-dwelling units (MDUs) with Harmonic's SeaStar optical node. SeaStar enables DNA to provide fibre-grade connectivity to brownfield MDU environments that have traditionally been difficult to serve because of permitting complexities and high rewiring costs. This expands DNA's addressable market beyond the current subscriber base.

Ericsson and Net Feasa partner on maritime 4G and 5G connectivity platform
GLOBAL 07:30

Ericsson and Net Feasa partner on maritime 4G and 5G connectivity platform

Ericsson and Net Feasa have announced a partnership to deploy onboard 4G and 5G connectivity systems for the maritime sector, targeting container shipping and supply chain monitoring applications. The companies said the platform combines Ericsson radio infrastructure and 5G core technology with Net Feasa's Agentic Control Tower platform to support real-time monitoring and operational management for vessels and cargo.

Vodafone Greece to block international spoofed calls starting 19 May
GREECE 07:29

Vodafone Greece to block international spoofed calls starting 19 May

Vodafone Greece is updating its network security to protect customers from 'CLI spoofing', a practice where callers falsify their phone numbers for malicious purposes. In compliance with recent national regulations, the company will begin blocking certain types of calls starting 19 May.

Asiacell donates IQD 125 mln to support healthcare and children in Iraq
IRAQ 07:27

Asiacell donates IQD 125 mln to support healthcare and children in Iraq

Iraqi operator Asiacell announced the donation of IQD 125 million in support of the healthcare sector and child welfare, as part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility initiatives. The donation was allocated equally between the Iraqi Home for Creativity in Baghdad and the Hiwa Hospital for cancer patients in Sulaymaniyah, with IQD 62.5 million granted to each entity. This aims to support the medical and humanitarian needs of both institutions and strengthen their efforts in serving children and pati

Ooredoo Algeria meets minister to discuss plans to expand 5G and AI infrastructure
ALGERIA 07:26

Ooredoo Algeria meets minister to discuss plans to expand 5G and AI infrastructure

Ooredoo Algeria announced plans to scale up its 5G network and AI infrastructure investments to combat intense competition and slower growth in traditional mobile services, Ecofin reported. Algeria's ICT minister Sid Ali Zerrouki and Ooredoo regional CEO Ahmed Al-Naema held discussions focused on expanding cooperation and investment in the ICT sector. Among the priorities discussed were the accelerated rollout of 5G services and the development of AI-focused data centers.

Telia Estonia reports drop in incoming spam calls in 2026
ESTONIA 07:23

Telia Estonia reports drop in incoming spam calls in 2026

Telia Estonia announced that its anti-spam systems blocked 223,000 calls to its network in April. The figure has fallen steadily since the start of the year, from 858,000 calls blocked in March, 2.290 million in February and 2.150 million in January. The operator said the upgrade of its anti-spam system was the main reason for the decline. In 2025, the operator blocked around 24 million spam calls.

Italy's Plenitude expands fibre offer with FiberCop coverage
ITALY 07:23

Italy's Plenitude expands fibre offer with FiberCop coverage

The Plenitude Fibra brand of Italian electricity and gas provider Eni Plenitude has substantially expanded its offering after reaching an agreement to access the network of wholesale operator FiberCop, according to documents seen by Mondo Mobile Web. The operator's plans were previously only available in areas covered by the Open Fiber network but can now also be accessed via FiberCop's network at download speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps (FTTH) and 200 Mbps (FTTC).

KPN completes EUR 250 mln share buyback
NETHERLANDS 07:21

KPN completes EUR 250 mln share buyback

KPN has completed its latest share buyback, repurchasing 54.2 million shares since the end of January at a total cost of EUR 250 million. Most of the shares will be cancelled, with around 1.5 million retained for employee compensation.

Chinese telecom operators introduce token billing system for AI usage
CHINA 07:20

Chinese telecom operators introduce token billing system for AI usage

Chinese telecom operators are integrating AI usage into their service bundles, establishing 'tokens' as the primary billing unit for subscribers, China Daily reports. The operators are starting to treat AI access like mobile data, introducing subscription plans that use "tokens" as the standard billing unit. This shift represents an effort by operators to turn AI computing power into a utility-style service that can be easily sold to the public.

Zain KSA secures managed security operations centre Tier 2 license
SAUDI ARABIA 07:17

Zain KSA secures managed security operations centre Tier 2 license

Zain KSA announced that it has officially obtained the Managed Security Operations Center Tier 2 (MSOC Tier 2) license from Saudi Arabia's National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA). This milestone reinforces the telecom operator's position as a preferred digital partner for enterprises, advancing its cybersecurity governance. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:15

ER-Telecom revenues up 9% in Q1

Revenues of Russian operator ER-Telecom Holding totaled RUB 27.65 billion in the first quarter of this year, up by 9 percent year-on-year, reports Finmarket.ru. The net profit of the company jumped to RUB 2.58 billion from just RUB 9 million a year ago thanks to a drop in internet rates and a 22 percent increase in OIBDA to RUB 14.2 billion. ​Revenues grew by 18 percent in the B2C segment, and the growth reacjed 2 percent in the B2B segment.

MAURITANIA 07:14

Chinguitel launches 5G services in Mauritania

Mauritanian operator Chinguitel has launched its 5G network. Chinguitel said its 5G commercial network will immediately enhance mobile broadband performance and unlock new enterprise solutions across the country. It is Mauritania's first operator to commercialize 5G.

PUERTO RICO 07:06

Roman named head of Liberty Puerto Rico and USVI

Liberty Latin America has announced the appointment of Ignacio Roman as SVP, General Manager of Liberty Puerto Rico and the the US Virgin Islands. The executive has more than 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, having previously work held management positions in companies such as Vodafone, Avantel and Digicel. Most recently, he led Liberty Latin America's B2C commercial operations in Panama.

SENEGAL 07:06

Senegal, Turkey telecom regulators agree to strengthen cooperation

Senegal and Turkey have signed an agreement to boost bilateral cooperation across telecommunications, digital services, and postal regulations. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was finalised by Senegal's Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARTP) and Turkey's Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) on the sidelines of the World Regulators Symposium in Ankara.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:05

MGTS to buy back 9.5 mln preference shares

Russian fixed operator MGTS, a subsidiary of MTS, plans to carry out the buyback of its preference shares, reports Finam.ru. The company will buy up to 9.522 million shares paying RUB 1,501 per share. Up to 10 percent of all shares will be acquired. Applications from shareholders will be accepted from 10 June to 13 September. 

TUNISIA 07:04

Orange Tunisie extends managed Wi-Fi contract with El Mouradi

Orange Tunisie has expanded its contract with El Mouradi Group by deploying managed Wi-Fi solutions across multiple hotels. Orange Tunisie CEO Stephane Varret emphasized the company's commitment to driving digital transformation in Tunisia's tourism sector. The improved connectivity infrastructure enhances customer experience and supports digital services within hotels and tourism facilities.

CHINA 07:03

China Tower to add Yin Wenkai to board as executive director

China Tower's board has proposed the appointment of Yin Wenkai as an executive director of the company. Yin's appointment is subject to shareholder approval. His term of office will take effect from the date of approval by the shareholders at the first extraordinary general meeting of 2026 scheduled for 16 June 2026.

MALAYSIA 06:55

Maxis profit jumps more than 12%, nears 10 million mobile subscribers in Q1

Malaysian operator Maxis saw its profit after tax jump 12.4 percent year-on-year to MYR 417 million in the first quarter of 2026. Service revenue grew 3.3 percent year-on-year to MYR 2.24 billion and EBITDA was also up 4.2 percent year-on-year to MYR 1.10 billion.

BELGIUM 06:54

Proximus Wholesale delivers network-as-as-service with Ekinops uCPE

Ekinops announced its support for a new wholesale offering at Belgian operator Proximus. ONE (Open Network Ecosystem) combines Proximus' national connectivity with Ekinops' software, including universal customer premises equipment (uCPE), the virtualization solution layer OneOS6‑LIM, and the OneManage management and monitoring system dedicated to automated service orchestration and lifecycle management. Billed as 'network-as-a-service', the offering allows wholesale customers to activate services remotely t

UNITED STATES 06:49

AT&T debuts travel eSIM plans ahead of World Cup

AT&T has launched a travel eSIM service aimed at international visitors to the US, Mexico and Canada, allowing users to download and activate mobile connectivity without a physical SIM card. The move comes ahead of "this summer's biggest soccer games," said the operator, in reference to the Fifa World Cup tournament starting on 11 June.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:49

STT GDC's Seoul data centre receives Uptime Institute Tier III certification

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) said its STT Seoul 1 facility in South Korea has achieved the Uptime Institute Tier III Certification of Design Documents (TCDD). The certification validates the facility's infrastructure design for concurrent maintainability, allowing planned maintenance on critical power and cooling systems without interrupting services. STT Seoul 1 is under development in Gasan-dong, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, with commercial operations scheduled to begin in June 2026.

UNITED STATES 06:44

Telehouse America appoints Milad Abdelmessih as chief operating officer

Telehouse America has appointed Milad Abdelmessih as chief operating officer, effective from 1 April 2026. The company said Abdelmessih will oversee operational strategy, infrastructure performance and service delivery across its data centre and interconnection portfolio. Before taking the COO role, Abdelmessih served as vice president at Telehouse America, where he was involved in strategic initiatives and business expansion. The company said he has more than 15 years of experience in the data centre and t

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