Orange and Capgemini Invent join Scaleway-led AI gigafactory consortium
EUROPE 16:13

Orange and Capgemini Invent join Scaleway-led AI gigafactory consortium

Orange and Capgemini Invent, the consulting and transformation brand of the Capgemini group, are among a number of new partners that have announced their decision to join AION, a consortium led by Iliad cloud subsidiary Scaleway. The AION initiative was unveiled in mid‑2025 in response to the European Commission's call for interest in setting up AI gigafactories. Damien Lucas, CEO of Scaleway, welcomed the development, saying that it demonstrates how AION is continuing to gain traction and attract support f

Rostelecom outlines growth targets to 2030
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:55

Rostelecom outlines growth targets to 2030

Russian national operator Rostelecom has introduced its development strategy for 2026 to 2030 at the Digital Industry for Industrial Russia conference taking place in Nizhny Novgorod. The company targets average annual revenues over RUB 1 trillion during this period. This is based on expected growth in telecom revenues above inflation and an average 15 percent annual increase in its digital revenues. The share of the digital business is expected to reach 40 percent of turnover by 2030.

IPTV maintains lead among households in Switzerland - Zattoo report
SWITZERLAND 14:43

IPTV maintains lead among households in Switzerland - Zattoo report

IPTV maintains its leading position among households in Switzerland as the means to watch TV.  According to the Zattoo TV Streaming Report 2026, 71 percent of households in Switzerland watch television via the internet. By contrast, cable TV has declined from 32 to 30 percent in the past year, and satellite from 10 to 9 percent.

MTS to cooperate with VVP Group on robot systems, launches AIoT platform
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:38

MTS to cooperate with VVP Group on robot systems, launches AIoT platform

Russian operator MTS announced a strategic partnership agreement with the company VVP Group to cooperate on developing robots and related technologies for industrial and logistics applications. The agreement was signed during the Digital Industry of Industrial Russia expo in Nizhny Novgorod, where the operator also launched its platform MTS AIoT, combining IIoT and AI services. Companies are able to create digital twins of their assets using the platform, which works on cloud infrastructure or the customer'

2G services set to end in Netherlands by 2029
NETHERLANDS 14:35

2G services set to end in Netherlands by 2029

VodafoneZiggo is expected to shut down its 2G network in the Netherlands in 2028 or 2029. That would mean the end of 2G service in the country, as KPN plans to dismantle its GSM network by the end of 2027. The timeline is part of an assessment by the transport ministry on the potential impact on eCall emergency services in cars. It found that there is no need to intervene in the market's plans for shutting down 2G and 3G networks. 

Beeline Russia says network AI agent resolves 40% of incidents on its own
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:24

Beeline Russia says network AI agent resolves 40% of incidents on its own

Russian operator Beeline said that its AI agent AI-Engineer for managing incidents on network equipment has already processed more than 100,000 inquiries. In 40 percent of cases, the AI agent resolved problems on its own, without involving staff members. The AI agent was implemented by the operator earlier this March. From December 2025 to the end of February this year, the AI agent worked under the testing regime in several regions. 

Telefonica says high device costs and digital literacy hinder 5G growth in Brazil
BRAZIL 14:22

Telefonica says high device costs and digital literacy hinder 5G growth in Brazil

Christian Gebara, CEO of Telefonica Brasil, stated that Brazil's primary challenge in 5G expansion isn't a lack of coverage, but rather the high cost of devices and insufficient "digital literacy" among the population, reported Valor Economico. Speaking during the Telebrasil Panel event in Brasilia, he noted that 4G reaches almost 100 percent of the population, and 5G already covers over 70 percent. Communications Minister Frederico de Siqueira Filho corroborated this, stating that 5G extends to 1,521 munic

T-Mobile Czechia partners seniors support line
CZECH REPUBLIC 14:09

T-Mobile Czechia partners seniors support line

T-Mobile Czech Republic announced it has become the main partner of the emergency line for seniors run by the charity Elpida. The operator provides the line with technical support, and free calls are available for customers. T-Mobile Czech Republic focuses on seniors as part of its CSR activities. 

Beeline Russia deploys private LTE network for mining company in Krasnoyarsk region
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:05

Beeline Russia deploys private LTE network for mining company in Krasnoyarsk region

Russian operator Beeline has deployed a private LTE network for the Olimpiadinsky mining company based in the Krasnoyarsk region. The private network connects the existing infrastructure deployed by Russian company Infinet Wireless. The project was carried out in cooperation with the IT company Polius.

Anatel president deems Brazilian mobile market consolidation to be complete
BRAZIL 14:02

Anatel president deems Brazilian mobile market consolidation to be complete

The president of Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), Carlos Baigorri, stated that he believes the consolidation of Brazil's mobile phone market is complete and will not see further mergers, reported Valor Economico. He cited the acquisitions of Nextel (2019) and Oi (2022) as the key operations that reshaped the mobile landscape. However, Baigorri noted that the trend of mergers and acquisitions is set to continue in the fixed broadband sector due to its highly fragmented nature. With near

Altice France posts lower revenues and EBITDA in Q1 as customer base shrinks
FRANCE 13:58

Altice France posts lower revenues and EBITDA in Q1 as customer base shrinks

SFR parent company Altice France has reported another quarter of declining revenue and EBITDA, as its customer base contracted slightly year‑on‑year following subscriber losses across the fixed and mobile segments during the three months to March. First‑quarter revenue fell 9.1 percent year‑on‑year to EUR 2.16 billion (-9.3% in Q4 2025), reflecting the ongoing negative performance across all business lines.

TDRA records over 11 mln users on official UAE government platform
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 13:53

TDRA records over 11 mln users on official UAE government platform

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) announced that the official UAE government platform (U.ae) attracted over 11 million users in the past twelve months. The updated portal serves as a unified gateway to to services from every government entity. The TDRA said the platform recorded more than 18 million visits, averaging 1.5 million visits per month, highlighting the growing trust in the service.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 13:52

Cirion rolls out on-demand NaaS connectivity across LatAm with Ciena and Carma

Cirion Technologies has partnered with Ciena and Carma to deploy an on-demand Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offering across its Latin American network with a view to transforming enterprise connectivity for data centres, hybrid cloud environments and AI workloads. The initial rollout spans segments of its infrastructure and carrier-neutral data centre ecosystem, supported by more than 105,000 kilometres of fibre across over 20 countries, with further expansion planned.

POLAND 13:49

Orange Poland, Plus, Play open orders for new foldable Motorola phones

Orange Poland has started pre-sales of the Motorola Razr and Motorola Fold in its shops. Up to PLN 1,500 cashback is offered to customers buying the devices and connecting to any tariff plan from the operator. Pre-sales will last until 02 June.  Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, as well as Play have also started pre-sales of the devices with the same cashback offers.

POLAND 13:46

T-Mobile Poland launches free AI training programme

T-Mobile Poland has launched a free AI training programme for participants of the loyalty programme Magenta Moments. Available on the My T-Mobile app, the training programme is offered in cooperation with the company Campus AI.

BRAZIL 13:39

Eletronet sees 22% revenue growth in Q1, plans fibre and data centre expansion

Brazilian wholesale operator Eletronet reported net operating revenue growth of 22 percent year-on-year in Q1 to BRL 61 million, with EBITDA climbing 34 percent to BRL 30 million, reaching a 50 percent margin. This strong financial performance is attributed to successful commercial efforts, including increased revenues in data transport and IP segments, and new contract wins.

HUNGARY 13:37

Magyar Telekom launches digitisation assistant on B2B platform

Magyar Telekom has launched a free, AI-powered 'Telekom Digitalisation Assistant' on its Hello Business platform to help small Hungarian businesses with digital transformation. The assistant is designed to guide entrepreneurs step-by-step, offering tailored advice on digital solutions that match their business profile, development stage, and goals. It acts as a partner throughout the entire process, from initial steps to integrating chosen digital solutions.

SOUTH AFRICA 13:35

Fibertime targets 1 mln homes covered by mid-2027

South Africa's pay-as-you-go fibre provider Fibertime aims to connect 1 million homes by mid-2027, ITWeb reported. Alan Knott-Craig Jr, founder of Fibertime, told a recent forum that Fibertime is focused on scaling its network aggressively. It already covers 420,000 homes in thirteen cities and seven provinces. Fibertime deploys and sells fibre internet in townships, offering uncapped 100 Mbps service for ZAR 5 daily.

GLOBAL 13:34

Blinq brings outdoor 5G small cell radios to market

Blinq Networks has expanded its outdoor small cell line-up with two new outdoor radios tailored to private 5G deployment.  The MCRF-400 model caters to high-powered cellular transmission, while the PCW-400 is more suited to mid-tier enterprise footprints. The PCW-400 is available for global procurement, having already secured US and Canadian regulatory permissions, with Europe's CE certification to follow shortly. The MCRF-400 is FCC-certified and is expected to gain additional market clearances in the nex

BRAZIL 13:32

Brazil improves fixed broadband ranking in Speedtest Global Index

Brazil has improved its global standing in fixed broadband speed, reaching 26th place out of 153 countries in the Speedtest Global Index, according to a statement from the communications ministry. In March, the country's average download speed was 221.53 Mbps, more than double the global average of 120.52 Mbps, and notably faster than Mexico (104.25 Mbps) and similarly sized economies like Italy (117.11 Mbps) and Germany (103.72 Mbps).

CZECH REPUBLIC 13:30

CRA looks for PR agency

Czech operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) announced a tender for a PR and communication agency. The first phase is a request for information, the aim of which is to verify market interest and assess suitable suppliers for a shortlist. The tender is planned as a two-round process, with selected applicants receiving more detailed instructions in the next phase. The contract is expected to run from 01 September. Agencies interested in participating in the tender have been invited to confirm this by 02 June.

BRAZIL 13:26

Vivo introduces iPhone insurance with AppleCare

Brazilian mobile operator Vivo has launched a new iPhone insurance plan that integrates AppleCare, providing technical assistance and specialized support directly from Apple. Available for BRL 199.90 per month, the 24-month policy is charged directly to the Vivo invoice and can be purchased at its stores.

SERBIA 13:24

Orion Telekom to develop Serbian business AI language model

Orion Telekom, an Nvidia AI Factory partner, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to develop a Serbian business AI language model. This model will understand Serbian (Cyrillic and Latin scripts), local business terminology, regulations, and industry specifics, helping to boost the competitiveness and digital transformation of Serbian companies.

SOUTH AFRICA 13:22

MTN South Africa to invest ZAR 480 mln for network upgrades in Free State and Northern Cape

MTN South Africa is injecting over ZAR 480 million into major network expansion projects across the Free State and Northern Cape during 2026, BusinessDay reported. This infrastructure rollout allocates ZAR 300 million to the Free State and over ZAR 180 million to the Northern Cape to expand network coverage in both urban hubs and underserved rural communities.

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