Veon considers investment in Perfectum Mobile
UZBEKISTAN 14:22

Veon considers investment in Perfectum Mobile

Veon plans to invest USD 200 million to buy a share in the Uzbek mobile operator Perfectum Mobile, reports Gazeta.uz. Uzbek businessman Farkhod Mamajonov controls Perfectum Mobile and has asked the Uzbekistan president for help in getting clearance for the deal from the Competition Committee. An application on the sale was submitted to the Competition Committee on 24 July, with a 30-day deadline to take a decision expired on 23 August. The size of the stake to be purchased by Veon was not disclosed. 

Yandex tests shopping on smart TVs
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:19

Yandex tests shopping on smart TVs

Russian internet company Yandex is testing shoppable advertising on smart TVs. Currently, purchases are made via a QR code and a smartphone, but in the future, this will be possible directly from the TV screen, making the process completely autonomous, Kommersant reports.

Rostelecom joins industry group for robotics
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:16

Rostelecom joins industry group for robotics

Russian national operator Rostelecom has joined the national industry group of of robotics market players NAURR. NAURR unites entities promoting the production, implementation, and use of robotics in Russian industry. Joining the industry group is in line with Rostelecom's strategy to develop as a diversified digital company with a unique combination of digital infrastructure, IT assets, technologies, and industry expertise.

Czechia proposes better coverage, network resilience in mobile licence renewals
CZECH REPUBLIC 14:15

Czechia proposes better coverage, network resilience in mobile licence renewals

The Czech telecommunications regulator CTU announced that it will maintain the number of licences to use frequencies in the 800 MHz, 1,800 MHz and 2,600 MHz bands, with new block allocations for the existing mobile operators O2, T-Mobile and Vodafone. Conditions for the renewed licences should include further increasing the number of white spots covered, covering additional rail corridors and increasing the resilience of networks in crisis situations. A public consultation is now open on the proposal, and i

MTS launches air quality monitoring at industrial facilities
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:11

MTS launches air quality monitoring at industrial facilities

Russian operator MTS is launching a service for monitoring industrial gas concentrations to ensure employee safety. The system focuses on monitoring indoor air quality, with early detection of undesirable airborne contaminants using specialised sensors, preventing threats to the life and health of people in work areas. The system is based on a set of sensors for specific gas types, which are installed in areas where harmful substances may be present. The equipment automatically detects elevated concentratio

Selectel revenues up 14% in H1
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:09

Selectel revenues up 14% in H1

Revenues of Russian data centre and cloud services provider Selectel totaled RUB 10.2 billion in the first half of this year after growing by 14 percent year-on-year. The adjusted EBITDA rose 3 percent to RUB 5.4 billion, and the adjusted EBITDA margin reached 53 percent, down by 6 percentage points. The net profit was RUB 1.9 billion, up by 0.4 percent.

TTK names new deputy CEOs
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:03

TTK names new deputy CEOs

Russian operator TTK appointed Ilya Vasketsov the new deputy CEO for integration and digital platforms. He will be responsible for the development and scaling of innovative services, as well as strategic management of the digital product portfolio. His key priorities will be adapting technological solutions to dynamically changing market demands, developing the competencies of the dedicated team, and operational coordination of the business segment. Prior to joining TTK, Vasketsov held senior positions at t

MWS Cloud appoints new director of strategy and M&A from Rostelecom
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:02

MWS Cloud appoints new director of strategy and M&A from Rostelecom

Russian cloud services provider MWS Cloud, a subsidiary of MTS Web Services, announced the appointment of Kirill Tinenin as the director of strategy and M&A at MWS Cloud. In his new role, Tinenin will be responsible for developing the company's long-term strategy, identifying new growth opportunities, implementing M&A transactions, developing strategic partnerships, and scaling key business areas. Prior to joining MWS, Kirill Tinenin led strategy and M&A in Rostelecom's B2B/B2G division. In this role, he wa

Latvian operators bring mobile coverage to Via Baltica highway
LATVIA 14:01

Latvian operators bring mobile coverage to Via Baltica highway

Tele2 Latvia said that it will become the first mobile communications operator to provide uninterrupted 5G communications when crossing the Latvian border with Estonia and Lithuania by the end of the first quarter of 2027. Tele2 Latvia's customers already have access to uninterrupted 4G and 5G communications when entering the territory of Latvia from Lithuania and Estonia.

VK sues Apple over removal of apps from App Store
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:59

VK sues Apple over removal of apps from App Store

Russian internet company VK filed a lawsuit against Apple in the Moscow Arbitration Court, reports the news agency Interfax from court filings. The lawsuit was filed against Apple Inc, Apple Distribution International Ltd and the Russian legal entity Apple Rus LLC. No documents are attached to the case file. In the lawsuit, VK demands that Apple return the company's iOS apps to the App Store, restore users' ability to receive in-app notifications, and face fines if it fails to comply with the court's decisi

HTC agrees US distribution deal for Vive Eagle smart glasses
GLOBAL 13:56

HTC agrees US distribution deal for Vive Eagle smart glasses

Florida-based Innovative Eyewear has clinched a US distribution agreement with HTC to market the latter's Vive Eagle smart glasses. The deal comes ahead of the US release of the Vive Eagle planned in the coming weeks, following the Taiwanese launch in August 2025. US customers will be offered prescription lenses  by Innovative Eyewear, with prescriptions sold through its web storefront LucyD.co.

Megafon revenues up 10% in H1 as subscriber base expands
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:55

Megafon revenues up 10% in H1 as subscriber base expands

Revenues of Russian operator Megafon totaled RUB 264.6 billion in the first half of this year, up by 9.7 percent year-on-year, reports Vedomosti citing a corporate statement. The increase was fostered by the growth in mobile services, more subscribers and increased sales of end-user equipment. Services revenues amounted to RUB 226.693 billion, up by 7.9 percent, and device sales jumped by 21.5 percent to RUB 37.9 billion. OIBDA totaled RUB 112.3 billion, up by 5.0 percent, and the net profit grew by 13.0 pe

CZECH REPUBLIC 13:54

T-Mobile Czechia brings 5G to 10 white spots with state support

T-Mobile Czech Republic announced that it has covered ten locations with its 5G network as part of the White Spots subsidy project co-financed by the European Union from the National Recovery Programme. The goal of the project is to support the development of infrastructure in locations where the construction of high-quality mobile coverage is difficult to implement on a purely commercial basis due to the terrain, low population density or economic demands. As part of the project, T-Mobile covered spots in

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:52

En+ Telecom starts MVNO

Russian company En+ Telecom, belonging to the En+ Group, has started a MVNO providing services in the Irkutsk region, reports Vedomosti. The MVNO works on the network of T2, a subsidiary of Rostelecom.

TAJIKISTAN 13:50

Tajikistan ICT services market grows 25% in H1

Tajikistan's ICT services market achieved revenues of TJS 3.07 billion (USD 333.2 million) in the period January through June this year, compared with TJS 2.47 billion during the same period in 2025, representing an increase of approximately 24.6 percent, reports Trend. In the same period, transport, storage, information and communications accounted for TJS 7.28 billion, or 8.9 percent, of the total volume of goods and services produced across the main sectors of the country's economy.

ARMENIA 13:21

Team Telecom Armenia appoints new CEO

The management board of Team Telecom Armenia has appointed Aram Barseghyan as the company's CEO. Hayk Yesayan will continue his work as head of Team Group, focusing on the group's strategic development and expansion, as well as its long-term growth priorities. Aram Barseghyan has served as a deputy CEO of Team Telecom Armenia since the company's founding and is a member of its management board of directors. He has more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry.

GREECE 13:18

Cosmote TV adds LaLiga to sports offering

Greek operator Cosmote Telekom has added coverage of Spain's LaLiga football to its sports packages. The LaLiga EA Sports league is available from this season on Cosmote TV and will be show for two more years after that. Cosmote also confirmed a new agreement with Novaports to share coverage of the Stoiximan Super League this season.

AFRICA 13:09

MTN Group launches ZAR 6 bln share repurchase programme

MTN Group has announced the launch of a share buyback programme worth up to ZAR 6 billion (EUR 321 million) under the general share repurchase authority granted by shareholders at its 29 May annual general meeting. It commences on 24 August following the end of the group's closed financial reporting period and MTN plans to acquire approximately 31 million ordinary shares based on its 21 August closing price.

GREECE 13:08

Cosmote, Germanos start refurbished smartphone sales

Greek operator Cosmote Telekom has started selling refurbished smartphones at its retail chain Germanos. The sales are also available on the Cosmote and Germanos websites, with discounts for Cosmote customers who also take or renew a two-year subscription to one of its Gigamax plans. Additional discounts are provided for the trade-in of an eligible used phone at Germanos shops.

ITALY 13:07

Open Fiber nears completion of digital divide plan

Italian wholesale operator Open Fiber has virtually completed the project to bring FTTH to thousands of digital divide homes throughout the country under the government-backed Ultra Broadband Plan (BUL), announced Director of External Relations Fabrizio Dell'Orefice at the Rimini Meeting event in Emila Romagna. The company has now finalised 99.4 percent of the infrastructure build, said the executive in comments cited by Corriere delle Comunicazioni, describing the rollout as one of the most important terri

GLOBAL 13:05

Global satellite IoT connections will approach 198 million in 2035 - Omdia

The satellite IoT segment is set for a major expansion phase in the next decade, with Omdia's latest forecast showing total connections could reach 197.7 million by 2035. This would be roughly 26 times greater than the 7.7 million connections recorded in 2023, which implies a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 31 percent. The trajectory reflects strong enterprise appetite for more ubiquitous and resilient IoT coverage, as well as increased adoption of data-intensive use cases in key verticals, ran

QATAR 13:01

Qatar ranks among top global leaders in ITU 2026 ICT Index

Qatar has secured one of the top scores in the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) ICT Development Index 2026, the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced. Qatar scored 98.4 out of 100 points, ranking sixth among 159 evaluated economies. This advancements in digital infrastructure, nationwide connectivity, telecoms affordability and internet adoption.

UNITED KINGDOM 12:56

Netflix UK streaming revenues reach almost GBP 2 billion in 2025

Netflix Services UK generated revenue of GBP 2.05 billion in the 12 months to 31 December 2025, up from GBP 1.85 billion in 2024; with operating profit up to GBP 44.90 million, from GBP 43.23 million. Accounts filed with Companies House show profit before income tax of GBP 72.6 million for the year, up from GBP 63.09 million in 2034; with an after tax profit for the year of GBP 53.33 million, up from GBP 47.80 million a year earlier.

CHINA 12:53

Huawei, China Unicom deploy uplink optimisation and 5G-A for Beijing robotics contest

Huawei is playing a key role in connecting a global robotics competition hosted in Beijing, delivering a 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network powered by its GigaUplink enhancement, which is designed to achieve 1 Gbps peak speeds. The deployment, delivered in partnership with China Unicom's Beijing division, is expected to enable millisecond-level response and a bigger uplink pipe for robots competing in the World Humanoid Robot Games, which takes place in the capital's National Speed Skating Oval.

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