Globo to introduce DTV+ during World Cup
BRAZIL 14:04

Globo to introduce DTV+ during World Cup

Brazilian commercial broadcaster Globo is launching DTV+, also known as TV 3.0 in Brazil, during the Fifa World Cup starting 11 June. CEO Paulo Marinho anticipates DTV+, which blends traditional free-to-air broadcast with internet features, will significantly expand options for targeted advertising, interactivity and personalized services, fundamentally transforming how audiences engage with TV, reported Valor Economico. Initially, the DTV+ signal will be available in Sao Paulo and Rio, with experimental br

Streaming sets new record for Polish viewing time in April - Nielsen
POLAND 14:01

Streaming sets new record for Polish viewing time in April - Nielsen

Video time in Poland was down in April, according to The Gauge study from Nielsen. The average time spent in front of the TV screen was 3 hours and 51 minutes, representing a 2-minute decrease compared to March and unchanged compared to April 2025. Cable accounted for 37.7 percent of viewing, ahead of satellite (23.2 percent) and terrestrial (20.9 percent), while streaming's share of TV time rose to a new record of 10.9 percent. Among individual platforms, YouTube demonstrated a share of 2.3 percent and Net

Ufinet Brasil to upgrade data centre link with Prysmian SiroccoHD cable
BRAZIL 13:59

Ufinet Brasil to upgrade data centre link with Prysmian SiroccoHD cable

Prysmian and Ufinet Brasil have teamed up to upgrade data centre connectivity in Alphaville, Sao Paulo, installing a 30-km underground fibre-optic network. This project leverages Prysmian's SiroccoHD cable, which is engineered for maximum fibre density, making it ideal for urban environments where infrastructure expansion is challenging and minimizing construction impact is critical. 

Meo reports lower EBITDA in Q1 despite rise in revenues
PORTUGAL 13:56

Meo reports lower EBITDA in Q1 despite rise in revenues

Portuguese telecom operator Meo reported EUR 703 million in revenues during the first quarter of 2026, a 0.9 percent year-on-year increase, primarily driven by a 1.7 percent rise in the Consumer Segment, bolstered by the Energy business, and 3.4 percent growth in Business Services. EBITDA, however, decreased by 7.3 percent to EUR 226 million. Excluding Altice Labs and the impact of a MVNO contract, the decline was 4.3 percent, and Meo attributed the fall to ARPU pressure and increased costs due to inflation

Orange Poland offers new subscription mobile security app
POLAND 13:42

Orange Poland offers new subscription mobile security app

Orange Poland has launched its new cybersecurity service CyberTarcza Go. Working on the mobile network as well as Wi-Fi, both in Poland and abroad, the app blocks customers from opening harmful links sent over SMS, email, messengers, browsers and social media.

4ka terminates partnership with retailer Smartshop - report
SLOVAKIA 13:40

4ka terminates partnership with retailer Smartshop - report

Slovak operator 4ka has stopped its sales at the mobile and electronics retail chain Smartshop, reports ZIve. The chain owns around 50 shops across the country. The companies declined to comment on the publication.

Viasat demos D2D services in Uzbekistan at GSMA event
UZBEKISTAN 13:38

Viasat demos D2D services in Uzbekistan at GSMA event

For the first time in Uzbekistan satellite-enabled messaging directly with a standard mobile terminal via Viasat's satellite was demonstrated during the GSMA M360 Eurasia event. The direct-to-device test and the features and technical specifications of the 5G technology were discussed in detail at the conference, and Viasat also presented potential sovereign satellite solutions for Uzbekistan, according to a statement from the government. 

Play offers promo of double-play services with TV
POLAND 13:36

Play offers promo of double-play services with TV

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has introduced a promotion of its double-play services. With a 24-month contract a subscription to fixed broadband at up to 300 Mbps and the TV Max service with 217 channels starts from just PLN 50 per month for a year. Customers also can chooose HBO Max or Eleven Sports free for a year and buy a Samsung 55-inch QLED Q7F2 4K TV for the reduced price of PLN 1,099, down from PLN 2,199 standard rate.

Megafon to work with Iskra Technologies on private networks
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:34

Megafon to work with Iskra Technologies on private networks

Russian operator Megafon has signed a cooperation agreement with the company Iskra Technologies, reports Kommersant. The companies plan to cooperate on developing private LTE and 5G networks, helping Megafon expands its product portfolio for corporate customers. They plan to customise the network architecture for the specific needs of customers. 

T2 expands fibre backhaul in Moscow
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:32

T2 expands fibre backhaul in Moscow

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, has started the deployment of a fibre backhaul network in the city and region of Moscow, reports Vedomosti. This coming summer, the operator plans to connect its base stations to the backbone network at almost 400 sites in the region. The first commercial services over the fibre lines are planned to start in August.

VK lifts FY guidance as Q1 revenue rise 6%
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:08

VK lifts FY guidance as Q1 revenue rise 6%

Russian internet company VK said it revenues reached RUB 37.6 billion in the first quarter of this year, up by 6 percent year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA climbed by 27 percent to RUB 6.4 billion and the EBITDA margin was 17 percent, up by 3 percentage points. The company is raising its forecast and said it now expects over RUB 24 billion in FY EBITDA this year. 

Azercell supports Baku Flames festival as technology and innovation partner
AZERBAIJAN 13:01

Azercell supports Baku Flames festival as technology and innovation partner

Azeri operator Azercell said it has supported The Baku Flames international festival of creativity and effectiveness, participating for the second consecutive year as its technology and innovation partner. The event convenes representatives of leading international companies, as well as experts from the creative industry, marketing and media. This year's programme features speakers from globally renowned companies such as Meta, Google and TikTok. 

BELARUS 12:55

Beltelecom offers Ogo!Kino video service on iOS-powered devices

Belarusian national operator Beltelecom is offering customers using iPhones and iPads the opportunity to access its Ogo!Kino video services. They need to download the application Ogokino from App Store for this purpose. The service is already available on Android-powered mobile devices, Android TV-powered television sets, LG TV sets produced since 2022, as well as Samsung televisions manufactured since 2022 and powered by the TizenOS.

FRANCE 12:50

France's Arcom outlines new actions against piracy

French media watchdog Arcom has published two model agreements aimed at facilitating exchanges between sport rights holders and technical intermediaries, which in turn should accelerate the implementation of anti‑piracy measures. Technical intermediaries have also been urged to make use of a new unified system put in place by Arcom. By connecting to it, they will have access to all domain names for which Arcom has received blocking or delisting requests from sport rights holders following a court ruling.

GERMANY 12:47

Vodafone Germany equips 5G network with uplink carrier aggregation with TX-switching

Vodafone Germany said it is equipping its 5G network with uplink carrier aggregation technology with TX (transmission) switching in order to increase connection speeds. This uses multiple transmission channels for uploads over the 5G standalone network. Vodafone tried out the technology in Hanover and the Spanish city of Ciudad Real two years ago and reached peak upload speeds of 273 Mbps under optimal conditions.

MALDIVES 12:39

Dhiraagu adds leisure island Vahmaafushi as Elite Club partner

Maldives operator, Dhiraagu has officially partnered with Vahmaafushi as its newest Elite Club partner to deliver premium rewards and unique activities to its members.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:29

Kaspersky presents cybersecurity education at KidZania in Dubai

Kaspersky has opened a cybersecurity centre at KidZania in the Dubai Mall, UAE to teach children about digital safety. This interactive space uses role-play to let children act as cyber investigators. The facility tasks children with uncovering digital clues and solving security cases. The curriculum uses gamified education to develop critical thinking, threat identification, and safe browsing habits.

AFRICA 12:22

Airtel Africa begins programme to buy back up to 1% of shares

Airtel Africa has launched a share buyback programme for up to 1 percent of its issued capital in order to return cash to shareholders. The board's decision highlights the strong balance sheet and Airtel Africa's ability to preserve financial flexibility while supporting ongoing investment. For the first tranche, Airtel has reached an agreement with Barclays Capital Securities to conduct the programme and carry out on-market purchases of its ordinary shares. The operator will subsequently purchase the stock

SAUDI ARABIA 12:10

Saudi CST declares ICT infrastructure ready for Hajj season

Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) has announced the operational readiness of the ICT sectors for this year's Hajj season. CST said early collaboration with telecom service providers has seamlessly integrated these capabilities

SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC 12:01

Zain sees Syria as opportunity for group revenues and profits

Zain Group CEO Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi has identified Syria as a major opportunity for revenue and profit growth as the company actively pursues a mobile telecommunications licence to aid in the country's economic revitalization, CNBC reported. Al-Kharafi said the move aligns with a strategy to diversify income streams following strong Q1 financial results. He emphasized the need for robust telecommunications to rebuild the nation's infrastructure, noting that Zain considers the country a strategic, untappe

IRAQ 11:52

Zain Iraq partners with 1011 to offer premium content

Zain Iraq has partnered with Iraqi over-the-top (OTT) and legal streaming service 1001 to deliver high-quality digital entertainment directly to Zain's telecom subscribers, while actively combating digital piracy by promoting legally licensed regional and international content. Subscribers who activate any mobile or broadband bundle valued at IQD 25,000 or above will automatically receive a one-month complimentary subscription to 1001's premium package, known as the 'Fadshiii bundle', offering access to vas

EUROPE 11:45

Inaugural ETSI critical comms meeting attended by more than 50 participants

ETSI has held the inaugural meeting of a new technical committee focused on critical communications systems, welcoming delegates from more than 50 stakeholders from a variety of industry backgrounds. ETSI's Technical Committee on Critical Communications Systems (TC CCS) will progress selected work items inherited from the now-defunct Technical Committee on Tetra and Critical Communications Evolution (TCCE). For one, it will be tasked with maintaining the Tetra standard, which is now roughly 30 years old, ha

BAHRAIN 11:40

STC Bahrain wins contract to manage Ithmaar Bank's AWS billing

STC Bahrain said it will manage Ithmaar Bank's AWS billing to address the rising complexity of cloud cost management as financial institutions accelerate their digital transformation. By consolidating Ithmaar Bank's AWS billing, STC Bahrain will provide a single, transparent monthly invoice, eliminating administrative overheads and ensuring predictable spending. Ithmaar Bank gains access to STC Bahrain's certified AWS experts to govern its cloud financial operations using industry best practices. This unifi

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11:18

E&, UAE Cybersecurity Council, Open Innovation AI launch sovereign AI platform

The UAE Cyber Security Council, E& UAE and Open Innovation AI have launched the UAE Sovereign AI Platform for secure, national-scale infrastructure. It enables organisations to deploy and operate advanced artificial intelligence technologies including generative AI, large language models (LLMs), AI agents, advanced analytics and autonomous workflow within fully UAE-controlled infrastructure for maximum security, resilience and regulatory compliance. A proprietary Sovereign AI Security Framework validates, g

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