Albania brings telecom consumer protection in line with EU rules
ALBANIA 13:46

Albania brings telecom consumer protection in line with EU rules

Albania's AKEP, the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority, is proposing new regulations to boost consumer protection and transparency. Among the key changes, telecom providers will be required to provide full information upfront, eliminating costs often only found in the "small print" of a contract. For limited internet packages, users will receive SMS notifications at 80 percent and 100 percent data usage, and services will not automatically continue at higher rates without explicit user approval.

Wireless Logic expands in Portugal with EUR 1 million investment
PORTUGAL 13:42

Wireless Logic expands in Portugal with EUR 1 million investment

Global IoT connectivity provider Wireless Logic is expanding into Portugal with a planned investment of EUR 1 million by 2027, representative Afonso Freita told Lusa news agency. The investment will support the local team, network and service development, marketing, and commercial expansion. Wireless Logic is projecting around EUR 2 million in revenue from Portugal by the end of 2027. The company offers multi-operator connectivity, device management, IoT platforms, and value-added services such as cybersec

TIM tops OpenSignal Q1 network performance ranking
ITALY 13:20

TIM tops OpenSignal Q1 network performance ranking

Telecom Italia (TIM) was again recognised as the operator that offered the best mobile and fixed network performance in OpenSignal's latest 'Consistent Quality' ranking for the Italian market, corresponding to the first quarter of 2026. Measurements collected from January to March 2026 found that TIM achieved the most consistent mobile network quality with a score of 80.5 percent, ahead of Vodafone Italia (78.9%), Fastweb and Iliad (both 78.7%), and WindTre (77.6%).

Space42 ties up with Skylo for D2D connectivity
MIDDLE EAST 13:08

Space42 ties up with Skylo for D2D connectivity

Space42 has announced a partnership with Skylo Technologies to provide standards-based direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity via Space42's Thuraya-4 geostationary satellite. The companies have already demonstrated this a real-time, bi-directional voice call over Thuraya-4, using unmodified SIMs and requiring zero changes to existing operator core infrastructure. Through integration of Skylo's 3GPP-compliant NTN platform with Thuraya-4, the service is ready for commercial deployment, starting on Thuraya-4's co

Saudi CST publishes 2025 digital regulatory academy report
SAUDI ARABIA 13:04

Saudi CST publishes 2025 digital regulatory academy report

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has published the 2025 annual report for the digital regulatory academy (DRA), setting out the academy's objectives, explaining its educational tracks and presenting its notable achievements and training programmes. It showcases the pioneering Saudi role in building digital regulatory capacity at the international level, which has been commended by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Since its establishment in 2021, the academy has provi

Kenyan court orders Safaricom to pay over KES 1 bln for M-Pesa copyright infringement
KENYA 12:57

Kenyan court orders Safaricom to pay over KES 1 bln for M-Pesa copyright infringement

A Kenyan High Court has ordered Safaricom to pay KES 1.4 billion in damages to businessman Peter Nthei Muoki after infringing on the copyright of the M-TIN Mobile Wallet USSD application, Capital News reported. The court declared that Safaricom violated the plaintiff's rights under Kenya's Copyright Act by unlawfully using features embedded in the M-TIN Mobile Wallet USSD code, which the court affirmed belonged to the businessman. The award will compensate for negligence and Safaricom's continued use of the

Samsung brings Certified Re-Newed programme to Indian consumers
INDIA 12:50

Samsung brings Certified Re-Newed programme to Indian consumers

Samsung customers in India can now purchase pre-owned Galaxy handsets that have been renovated to strict quality control standards through Samsung's Certified Re-Newed programme. The India market launch, which took place on 06 May, expands on Certified Re-Newed's earlier introduction in South Korea, the US, the UK, Germany and France. Refurbished Galaxy products will be available throughout India from Samsung's web store and the Samsung Shop app.

MBC Group revenue falls 20% in Q1 as geopolitical situation affects advertising
MIDDLE EAST 12:48

MBC Group revenue falls 20% in Q1 as geopolitical situation affects advertising

MBC Group has reported that revenues decreased to SAR 1.6 billion in the first three months of 2026 from SAR 2.0 billion in 1Q 2025, down 20 percent, primarily reflecting the timing of project-based revenues and a more cautious advertising environment amid ongoing regional geopolitical developments. Net profit declined by 15.6 percent year on year to SAR 222.3 million while the net profit margin expanded to 14.1 percent, supported by disciplined cost management and more than a threefold increase in MBC Shah

Open Fiber expands FTTH to over 112,000 premises in Piedmont
ITALY 12:39

Open Fiber expands FTTH to over 112,000 premises in Piedmont

Italian wholesale-only operator Open Fiber has finalised the cabling of its FTTH infrastructure in dozens of new localities in the northwestern Piedmont region. A total of 112,000 homes, commercial premises and offices across 69 localities in the in the provinces of Turin, Novara and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola have been connected to the fibre network, allowing residents and businesses to access the internet at speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps via operator partners.

Digi loses appeal against FTTH permit violations
BELGIUM 12:39

Digi loses appeal against FTTH permit violations

Digi has lost an appeal against a court ruling saying it had violated permitting procedures with its FTTH network roll-out. The case was originally brought by rival Proximus, claiming Digi had started the work in some places without the necessary permits, using facade cabling rather than underground ducts. Digi's appeal was rejected, meaning it cannot provide services over the lines without risking fines of EUR 3,000 per violation, up to EUR 1.5 million.

Dominici named Dazn Italia CRO
ITALY 12:29

Dominici named Dazn Italia CRO

Live sports streaming Dazn has announced the appointment ofAntonella Dominici as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for Italy, reporting directly to country CEO Stefano Azzi. She has been tasked with leading Dazn Italia's revenue strategy as well as accelerating growth across commercial activities and partnerships.

Portugal's telecom operators call for consolidation, clarity on license renewals
PORTUGAL 12:25

Portugal's telecom operators call for consolidation, clarity on license renewals

CEOs from Portugal's major telecom companies – Nos, Meo, and Vodafone – are adamant that the market needs consolidation, arguing that four operators is unsustainable given falling consumer revenues in 2025. Speaking at the APDC congress in Lisbon, Miguel Almeida from Nos openly criticised the regulator Anacom for promoting the entry of a fourth operator (Digi). He stated that "consolidation will happen" as it's impossible to compete on price in a market of Portugal's size with so many players. Ana Figueired

NORWAY 12:24

Nscale receives USD 790 mln bank funding commitments for Narvik site expansion

Data centre operator Nscale has announced another USD 790 million in financing commitments from ABN Amro, DNB, Nordea, SEB and Export Finance Norway (Eksportfinansiering Norge or Eksfin) towards the development of its facility in Narvik. The committed financing includes an extra USD 790 million uncommitted accordion feature to fund another 115 MW expansion there. It follows Nscale's recent agreement with Microsoft to add more than 30,000 Nvidia Rubin GPUs at the Narvik campus.

ANGOLA 12:22

Angola Telecom to transition to public company ahead of privatisation

Angola's President has approved the transformation of the state-owned Angola Telecom (Angola Telecom, EP) into a publicly held company (Angola Telecom, SA), reported Novo Jornal. This move is in preparation for the planned privatisation of 15 percent of its share capital through a limited tender with prior qualification. The Institute for the Management of State Assets and Holdings (IGAPE) will oversee the state's shareholder rights, and the current management and supervisory bodies will remain until the ne

LITHUANIA 12:20

Lithuanian telcos warned to increase transparency on promotional periods

Lithuanian telecom operators need to be more transparent on the terms of their promotions. The regulator RRT said it receives more complaints from consumers about promotions for free services ending with unexpected charges if they don't actively cancel. The regulator warned operators that they must inform customers clearly in such situations, with additional explanation and reminders that it's necessary to cancel before the promotional period ends. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:16

Russian ICT market grows 13% in 2025

Revenues on the Russian ICT market totaled RUB 9.4 trillion in 2025, up 12.6 percent from the previous year according to a study from the Statistical Research department of the HSE Institute. That is more than twice the annual inflation rate of 5.6 percent in the country in 2025. IT revenues totaled RUB 4.8 trillion, up by 14 percent, and telecom services revenues increased by 8.1 percent to RUB 2.65 trillion.

DENMARK 12:04

Eltel upgrade mobile coverage at Goedstrup hospital in Denmark

Eltel has announced a contract to upgrade mobile coverage at Regional Hospital Goedstrup. The vendor will modernise existing equipment and provide operational and monitoring services for up to four years. Eltel will replace the active distributed antenna system (DAS), including repeater and master units, which distribute mobile and data signals throughout the hospital's 150,000 square meter premises.

MALAYSIA 12:04

Telekom Malaysia extends mobile network contract with Maxis

Telekom Malaysia announced a new contract for mobile network services with Maxis. This extends their deal for 2G and 4G domestic roaming and 4G wholesale access, in a contract with TM Technology Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TM. TM will be able to continue nationwide mobile services for its Unifi customers through 30 September 2029 on the Maxis network. 

ITALY 12:02

Optima Mobile introduces scam call detection feature and eSIMs

Italian MVNO Optima Mobile, operating on Vodafone's 4G and 5G network, announced the launch of a new feature designed to protect users from telephone spam and fraud. The free tool, dubbed Antispam, will boost customer security and improve the quality of their daily user experience, said the operator.

UNITED STATES 11:54

Spectrum expands rural fibre network roll-out in Missouri

Charter Communications' Spectrum brand has expanded its rural fibre broadband network to deliver services to more than 2,000 additional premises in Lafayette County;  over 1,300 additional home and businesses in Clinton County; and more than 3,800 extra premises in Johnson County in Missouri. Customers in these previously underserved on unserved areas now have access to Spectrum Internet with speeds of up to 1 Gbps.

PHILIPPINES 11:45

PLDT, Power Mac Center offer mobile bundles for businesses

Philippines-based operator PDLT has announced an expanded partnership between PLDT Enterprise and Power Mac Center for business mobile connectivity bundles. The bundles includes premium Apple devices with PLDT's Smart Enterprise post-paid plans. The partnership will allow Power Mac Center, which has more than 100 locations across the country, to help enterprise customers equip teams with mobile connectivity across multiple locations more quickly - with reduced roll-out timelines and simplified procurement.

SWEDEN 11:43

Telia's new Swedish commercials underline reliability under 'Not Telia' slogan

Telia has launched its new 'Not Telia' advertising campaign in Sweden, subverting the 'This is Telia' slogan of an earlier concept. Five short comedy films depict the consequences of the operator's absence in historical or legendary scenarios, detrimentally affecting Marie-Antoinette, Adam and Eve, Christopher Columbus, ark-builder Noah, and Troy. In these commercials, Telia contrasts the stability and security of its own services with the unreliability of other providers. The campaign has been devised with

MALAYSIA 11:38

U Mobile adds Vibe Mobile as new MVNO partner in Malaysia

Malaysian mobile operator U Mobile has added Vibe Mobile as a new MVNO partner. Vibe Mobile, a subsidiary of Elite Links, will get access to U Mobile's 4G and 5G network for core mobile connectivity to support its new mobile service brand in Malaysia. The partnership supports U Mobile's strategy of expanding its 5G partner network. Navin Manian, Chief Consumer Business Officer for U Mobile, said the partnership would provide Malaysians with more choice. 

SPAIN 11:34

Telefonica, UPM set up joint quantum research unit

Telefonica and the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) have formalised a new Joint Research Unit (JRU) focused on quantum technologies, strengthening a strategic collaboration in advanced communications spanning more than a decade. The unit, to be based at UPM's School of Computer Engineering and linked to its Quantum Information group, is the second JRU set up by the partners following an existing one in the field of data communications.

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