Vision expands Global WiFi service with unlimited 5G plan in Egypt
EGYPT 05:50

Vision expands Global WiFi service with unlimited 5G plan in Egypt

Japanese company Vision, the operator of Global WiFi, has begun offering a new unlimited 5G plan in Egypt under its Global WiFi overseas router rental service, responding to growing demand for fast mobile connectivity among travellers to the country. The new plan became available on 15 January and supports 5G communications in major Egyptian cities including Cairo, Giza and Alexandria, where network infrastructure has been rapidly expanding. Vision said the launch aligns with increased tourism activity in E

Kaytus launches integrated liquid-cooled data centre offering
SINGAPORE 05:48

Kaytus launches integrated liquid-cooled data centre offering

Singapore-based Kaytus has introduced a one-stop, end-to-end liquid-cooled data centre solution aimed at operators and enterprises building infrastructure for AI workloads. The company said the offering is designed to address the complexity of deploying high-density, liquid-cooled facilities while improving energy efficiency. According to Kaytus, the solution supports power densities of up to 15 kW per node and 130 kW per cabinet, with a stated power usage effectiveness below 1.1.

O2 leads nPerf mobile internet rankings in Czechia
CZECH REPUBLIC 15 JAN

O2 leads nPerf mobile internet rankings in Czechia

O2 Czech Republic had the fastest mobile internet in the country in 2025, according to a study from nPerf. The operator demonstrated downloads at 107.3 Mbps and uploads at 28.6 Mbps. T-Mobile Czech Republic followed with downloads at 97.0 Mbps and uploads at 24.3 Mbps. The indicators of Vodafone Czech Republic amounted to 60.1 Mbps and 24.8 Mbps, respectively.

MTS Exolve reports increased demand for PBX services
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15 JAN

MTS Exolve reports increased demand for PBX services

Russian PBX services provider MTS Exolve, a subsidiary of the telecom operator MTS, announced that the number of applications to access its communications services platform from corporate customers grew by 30 percent year-on-year in 2025. Companies working in online retail, finance and utility sectors demonstrated the highest dynamics.

Talpa improves profitability in 2024 results
NETHERLANDS 15 JAN

Talpa improves profitability in 2024 results

Dutch broadcaster Talpa reported improved results for 2024 thanks to the sale of its e-commerce activities. According to a recent public filing, the company's revenues from continuing activities rose 1.6 percent to EUR 419 million, and the EBITDA margin nearly doubled to 10.3 percent.

Mozambique updates internet rules to allow temporary block for public safety
MOZAMBIQUE 15 JAN

Mozambique updates internet rules to allow temporary block for public safety

Mozambique's government has updated its Telecommunications Traffic Control Regulation, allowing the National Communications Institute (INCM) to temporarily block internet and other communications, reported daily O Pais. This measure can be implemented for up to 48 hours, partially, fully, or per subscriber, if there is clear evidence of fraudulent activity or an "imminent risk" to public safety or social order.

Rostelecom expands fibre-optic network in Kirov region
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15 JAN

Rostelecom expands fibre-optic network in Kirov region

Russian national operator Rostelecom has expanded the coverage of its fibre-optic network in the Kirov region. The operator covered 2,150 households in the town of Murashi, after building 36 km of fibre lines replacing obsolete copper connections with GPON technology. Broadband at up to 700 Mbps is available to customers there.

Vivo recognised by CDP for climate change transparency
BRAZIL 15 JAN

Vivo recognised by CDP for climate change transparency

Brazilian telecom operator Vivo has once again been recognised on the A list of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), marking its sixth consecutive year among the top 4 percent of global companies for climate change transparency. This ranking acknowledges Vivo's leadership in environmental disclosure, evaluating factors like governance, risk management, business strategy, emissions reduction goals, and engagement across its value chain.

Mobilezone cuts CO2 footprint with refurbished phones business
SWITZERLAND 15 JAN

Mobilezone cuts CO2 footprint with refurbished phones business

Mobilezone has saved approximately 900 tons of CO2 equivalent in 2025 through the sale of refurbished smartphones under the retailer's Jusit brand. The company conducted an analysis, taking into account different scenarios, and examining the entire circular economy process, throughout Switzerland, to calculate its CO2 footprint. The analysis considered the buyback process in 125 mobilezone shops or via mail order, the certified refurbishment and subsequent quality control process, and the resale.

Beeline to use Russian Railways data centre in Yekaterinburg
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15 JAN

Beeline to use Russian Railways data centre in Yekaterinburg

Russian operator Beeline has concluded an agreement with the state-owned Russian Railways on the use of the latter's data centre in Yekaterinburg. The operator will place its core network equipment in the data centre under an agreement valid for ten years, supporting improved quality of its telecommunications services in the Urals.

Epic Games loses court appeal over Dutch fines for Fortnite abuses
NETHERLANDS 15 JAN

Epic Games loses court appeal over Dutch fines for Fortnite abuses

Epic Games has lost a court appeal in Rotterdam against fines imposed by the Dutch competition and consumer regulator ACM. As a result the EUR 1.125 million in fines for misleading sales practices are upheld. The ACM fined the company in March 2024 after finding its games Fortnite was driving children to make purchases via abusive marketing, misleading timers and 'dark pattern' designs, playing on the vulnerability of minors. 

T-Mobile Czechia adds Music Box channels
CZECH REPUBLIC 15 JAN

T-Mobile Czechia adds Music Box channels

T-Mobile Czech Republic has added four additional channels to its pay-TV lineup. The list includes Music Box Hits, Music Box Dance and Music Box Classic from the broadcaster Music Box. The channel Magenta Music from the operator has also become available for subscribers.

NORTH MACEDONIA 15 JAN

One confirmed as North Macedonia's third mobile operator

North Macedonia's Agency for Electronic Communications (AEK) has selected One Macedonia Telecommunications, a subsidiary of Hungary's 4iG, as the country's third mobile operator. This decision follows a tender for radio frequency bands in the 700 MHz, 1800 MHz and 3 GHz ranges. One Macedonia now has 10 days to pay a one-time fee of EUR 8 million for the frequency rights. Once paid, the company can receive its operating approval and potentially begin services immediately by leveraging existing operators' net

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15 JAN

Rostelecom acquires 45% stake in Ertek

Russian national operator Rostelecom agreed the acquisition of a 45 percent stake in the company Ertek, a developer of a property management system. Rostelecom and Ertek already work together on the development of the system Digital Hotel. Rostelecom provides its infrastructure and digital services, and Ertek contributes its PMS.

PORTUGAL 15 JAN

DStelecom upgrades fibre network in Vila Flor

Portuguese network operator DStelecom, which has operated in Vila Flor since 2014, has upgraded its fibre-optic network in the municipality. This expansion brings high-speed internet access to four new locations: Benlhevai, Trindade, Vale Frechoso and Mourao. The existing infrastructure in Valtorno also received an upgrade. This initiative will connect approximately 750 additional homes, bringing the total to over 3,800 families in the municipality.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 15 JAN

Ascenty signs renewable energy contract with Casa dos Ventos

Data centre services provider Ascenty and renewable energy generator Casa dos Ventos have signed a USD 500 million agreement for renewable energy supply. This deal, the largest of its kind for data centres in Latin America, will provide 110 MW to Ascenty's operations and give Ascenty an equity stake in two Casa dos Ventos projects slated for 2027, with a combined installed capacity exceeding 1.5 GW. The partnership is a significant step in Ascenty's decarbonisation strategy, projected to prevent approximate

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15 JAN

T2 adds anti-phishing service to SafeWall platform

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, has completed implementation of the service Anti-Phishing, reports Kp.ru. The service will form an additional element of the cyber-security platform SafeWall, which is available free for all subscribers of the operator. The database of the service counts more than 45,000 case files to help identify risks. The new service is available at the base level of the multi-level platform SafeWall.

HUNGARY 15 JAN

4iG announces changes to management structure

Hungarian telecom group 4iG announced a major shake-up of its management structure, effective 15 January. The board of directors, led by Chairman and CEO Gellert Jaszai, will concentrate on strategic management, overseeing business units, and managing government and international relations. Six Vice Presidents will support the CEO, each with specific areas of responsibility. They include Laszlo Blenessy (International Digital Infrastructure), Peter Fekete (International Business Relations), Istvan Sarhegyi

POLAND 15 JAN

Play introduces new business broadband offer

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has introduced its new fixed broadband offer for B2B customers. Options of 300 Mbps, 1 Gbps and up to 8 Gbps are available, and customers choosing a package with the maximum speed are also offered a permanent IP address, the internet security service, mesh equipment and a service level agreement for service restoration within eight hours of a disruption. Symmetric links are available in selected locations for PLN 10 monthly. Monthly subscription rates start from PL

SLOVAKIA 15 JAN

Digi Slovakia expands pay-TV lineup with Music Box channels

Digi Slovakia has expanded its pay-TV lineup with the channels Music Box Hits, Music Box Classic and Music Box Dance. The channels are available using the online TV service TV Digi, as well as the service Digi Go. Music Box Hits is added to the package L and upper bundles, and the channels Music Box Classic and Music Box Dance are included in M and upper packages.

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 15 JAN

Infobip announces leadership changes

Global cloud communication platform Infobip announced leadership changes to fuel its further growth. Kreso Zmak steps into the newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer, and Ante Pamukovic is the new Chief Revenue Officer, tasked with strategising for sustainable growth through global alignment. Veselin Vukovic, currently Chief Alliances Officer, will also join the Board of Directors, overseeing business operations and key strategic decisions.

UKRAINE 15 JAN

Kyivstar reaches 3 mln customers using Starlink Direct to Cell service

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar has reached over 3 million registered users for Direct to Cell satellite connectivity services, powered by Starlink. This user base corresponds to over 10 percent of Kyivstar's mobile subscribers. 

NETHERLANDS 15 JAN

Viaplay extends darts rights in Netherlands

Viaplay has extended its broadcast rights in the Netherlands for major international darts tournaments. As a result it will continue to show events like the World and European Championships, World Masters and World Matchplay through 2032. 

SAUDI ARABIA 15 JAN

STC Group supports over 12 mln Riyadh Season festival visitors

STC Group says it supported over 12 million visitors to the Riyadh Season entertainment festival at various zones and events, providing more than 15,000 TB of network capacity through a combination of indoor and outdoor coverage services, using 4G and 5G technologies. The number of roaming customers exceeded 10,000 subscribers.

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