Turkcell launches international roaming service in Syria
SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC 16:26

Turkcell launches international roaming service in Syria

Turkcell has launched its international roaming services in Syria on 23 December. The announcement was made by the company's CEO Ali Taha Koc in a post on X. Turkcell subscribers can now use their Turkish SIM cards for voice calls, SMS, and mobile data without buying a local Syrian SIM card.

Polaris deploys one million smart meters across India with Wirepas
INDIA 16:12

Polaris deploys one million smart meters across India with Wirepas

Polaris Smart Metering reports it has installed one million smart meters across India. These meters use a specialized dual-communication system developed with Wirepas, which enables the devices to connect to the network without dedicated gateways.

Edotco deploys 400 resilient power systems, invests LKR 500 million
SRI LANKA 16:03

Edotco deploys 400 resilient power systems, invests LKR 500 million

Edotco reports it has commissioned 400 resilient power systems across Sri Lanka to strengthen telecommunications network reliability during natural disasters and prolonged power outages. The initiative represents an investment of USD 1.7 million (approximately LKR 500 million) and is designed to ensure service continuity at mission-critical telecom sites during grid failures, extreme weather events, and national emergencies.

Oppo completes 1,000-tablet donation in Asia, Africa with UNESCO
THAILAND 15:53

Oppo completes 1,000-tablet donation in Asia, Africa with UNESCO

Oppo has announced it has fulfilled its pledge to donate 1,000 tablets to five countries across Asia and Africa through a collaborative initiative with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and children's programming education brand Codemao. On 15 December, Oppo donated 200 tablets to two Thailand pilot schools, Lampang Kanlayanee School and Rayongwittayakom School.

True Move H pays THB 4 billion installment for 900 MHz spectrum license
THAILAND 14:44

True Move H pays THB 4 billion installment for 900 MHz spectrum license

Thai operator True Move H Universal Communication report it has paid its 8th installment for the 900 MHz spectrum license. This installment amounted to THB 4.07 billion (VAT included) and was delivered to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). The company also provided a bank guarantee to ensure the remaining future payments are covered.

Taiwan's young social media users switch to Instagram, Dcard, Threads - study
TAIWAN 05:16

Taiwan's young social media users switch to Instagram, Dcard, Threads - study

Social media and messaging behavior in Taiwan is increasingly defined by a distinct generational divide and platform diversification, according to a recent survey by the Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC). While YouTube and Facebook remain the dominant market leaders with usage rates of 72.3% and 72.1% respectively, Instagram holds a strong third position at 44.7%. The report also shows that emerging platforms such as Dcard, Threads, and PTT have also carved out significant space, with each be

Indosat, Arsari, Northstar launch independent fibre infra JV in Indonesia
INDONESIA 04:29

Indosat, Arsari, Northstar launch independent fibre infra JV in Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) and the consortium between Arsari Group and Northstar Group have signed a joint venture agreement to create an independent fibre infrastructure platform (FibreCo) in Indonesia. The partnership is designed to expand fibre coverage nationwide and support the development of Indonesia's digital backbone through shared ownership, governance, and long-term alignment.

Cyfrowy Polsat makes management board changes
POLAND 24 DEC

Cyfrowy Polsat makes management board changes

The management board of Polish company Cyfrowy Polsat has announced that Piotr Zak has been appointed as chairman, replacing Andrzej Abramczuk in this position. Piotr Zak has worked as chairman of the management board of the company Telewizja Polsat, a member of the Polsat Plus Group headed by Cyfrowy Polsat, since January of 2024.

Phoenix Tower closes acquisition of Infracos from Bouygues and SFR
FRANCE 24 DEC

Phoenix Tower closes acquisition of Infracos from Bouygues and SFR

Phoenix Tower International said it has successfully closed the acquisition of Infracos, the joint venture owned by Bouygues Telecom and SFR that manages approximately 3,700 mobile sites in medium dense areas of France. The investment brings PTI's French portfolio to nearly 10,000 nationwide sites, including committed Build-to-Suit (BTS) deployments. Pro forma for this transaction and contracted deployments, PTI will own and operate over 33,000 telecom towers in Europe, the US, Latin America and the Caribbe

Rostelecom connects 6,500 homes in Sakha in 2025
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 DEC

Rostelecom connects 6,500 homes in Sakha in 2025

Russian national operator Rostelecom has connected almost 6,500 households to its fixed broadband and other digital services in the Republic of Sakha this year. Its GPON has been expanded in the city of Yakutsk, in the towns of Pokrovsk, Aldan and Nyurba, as well as in numerous villages.

Rostelecom outsources educational programmes to 'IT School RTK' subsidiary
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 DEC

Rostelecom outsources educational programmes to 'IT School RTK' subsidiary

Russian national operator Rostelecom said that it has outsourced its educational programmes to its unit IT School RTK. The unit will be responsible for concluding agreements on carrying out IT educational projects in secondary and higher schools, as well as on training of IT staff.

Yandex acquires DIKIDI service sector platform
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 DEC

Yandex acquires DIKIDI service sector platform

Russian internet company Yandex has announced its acquisition of the DIKIDI platform aimed at the services sector, such as beauty salons, gyms, car washes, auto repair shops, coworking spaces and private professionals. It enables businesses that serve customers to carry out online registration of their clients, manage their work schedule and automate business processes. The acquisition will enable Yandex to offer related product to SMEs specialising in customer services.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 DEC

MTS Web Services adds AI-based task-tracker to MWS DevRails platform

Russian operator MTS has announced that it s subsidiary MTS Web Services (MWS) has upgraded its platform MWS DevRails for development of digital products. MWS added the task-tracker MWS Track Rails to the platform. The task-tracker includes AI-agents, which automate key-stages of development, create up to 30 percent of code and reduces workload of the IT-staff. MTS Track Rails enable to automate up to 50 percent of routine tasks.

AZERBAIJAN 24 DEC

Azercell expands cooperation with AWS to offer corporate services such as cloud, IoT and AI

Azeri operator Azercell has announced the expansion of its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), primarily aimed at delivering advanced services to corporate customers. These include hybrid cloud infrastructure, the adoption of GPU-based technologies, Internet of Things (IoT) analytics, artificial intelligence, real-time gaming technologies and edge computing capabilities. The cooperation also involves the integration of these services with local infrastructure.

LITHUANIA 24 DEC

Telia Lithuania leads by 5G coverage in the country

Telia Lithuania currently covers 99.7 percent of the country's area with its 5G network, according to a study from the national telecommunications regulator RRT. The indicator is stable by comparison with May of this year. Bite Lithuania follows with 77 percent (up by 2.6 percent). The indicator of Tele2 Lithuania totals 72.6 percent (up by 4.5 percent).

EGYPT 24 DEC

Telecom Egypt picks Nice Deer digital platform for employee health insurance

Telecom Egypt has selected health insurance technology company Nice Deer'a digital platform to manage healthcare services for more than 28,000 employees. Nice Deer will support Telecom Egypt in automating insurance operations, enhancing claims management accuracy, improving transparency and achieving measurable operational cost efficiencies. Mostafa Medhat, CEO of Nice Deer, said the collaboration reflects the strength of the platform and the value it brings to managing complex insurance programmes at  larg

MADAGASCAR 24 DEC

Axian Telecom CEO visits Madagascar

Axian Telecom CEO Hassan Jaber has concluded a working visit to Madagascar to advance the company's ongoing commitment to digital inclusion, connectivity and sustainable development in the country. In the area of education and social impact, Axian Telecom and Fondation Axian signed a partnership with Teach For Madagascar targeting all 22 regions of the country to support public primary schools.

MIDDLE EAST 24 DEC

Samsung and Anghami promote foldable Galaxy phones for creative work

Samsung MENA and Anghami have launched 'I Am the Scene', an initiative to support emerging artists in the Middle East region. Central to the campaign are Samsung's latest foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7, designed as all-in-one creative studios that enable artists to compose, record, film and edit their work with precision and flair. The campaign features collaborations with influential MENA artists Sultan Al Murshed and Marilyne Naaman leading workshops on the use of Galaxy devices i

GLOBAL 24 DEC

Netflix advises shareholders to reject 'mini-tender offer' for tiny stake from TRC

Netflix has recommended that shareholders reject what it refers to as a "mini-tender offer" by TRC Capital Investment Corporation (TRC) to purchase up to 1.25 million shares in the video streaming service provider for USD 91.00 each in cash. The unsolicited bid is for less than 0.03 percent of Netflix's outstanding common stock on 03 December. Netflix says TRC's offer price is below the current market price. Its shares closed trade at USD 93.50 on 23 December. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged be

BRAZIL 24 DEC

Apple must increase flexibility for payments and app offers in Brazil

Apple has reached an agreement with Brazil's antitrust regulator, Cade, to increase flexibility for payments and app offerings on its devices in Brazil. This agreement, a result of a 2022 investigation sparked by a complaint from Mercado Livre, addresses concerns about anti-competitive practices within Apple's iOS ecosystem.

BRAZIL 24 DEC

Claro Brasil offers year-end mobile internet bonus

Claro Brasil is offering its Control and Postpaid customers an extra mobile internet package as part of a special end-of-year perk. Control plan customers receive a 15 GB bonus, while Postpaid customers get an additional 25 GB, both at no extra cost. This bonus is designed to support customers through periods of high data demand.

CHAD 24 DEC

Chad completes first phase of digital connectivity project

Chad has announced completion of Phase I of the USD 205.3 million state connectivity infrastructure modernisation project (PMICE), Ecofin reported. Phase I involves installing core digital infrastructure, establishing a National Data Centre, the deployment of a 1,200-kilometre national fibre optic backbone, and the expansion of the wireless network operated by the public telecom company Sotel. This last component covers the installation of several dozen GSM, 3G and 4G sites across different regions of the c

SPAIN 24 DEC

Hiya offering branded calls via MasOrange

Global voice intelligence company Hiya has begun offering branded calls to businesses as part of its agreement with Spanish operator MasOrange, reports Bandaancha, citing emails sent to customers. A month after MasOrange activated a feature ("Llamada Visible") to detect and label spam calls, Hiya is now inviting Spanish businesses to subscribe to its Branded Calls service to enable them to display their brand name, department and logo on recipient phones.

MALDIVES 24 DEC

Ooredoo Maldives introduces roaming data add-ons

Ooredoo Maldives has launched a new range of roaming data add-ons for both prepaid and postpaid customers travelling abroad. They are available through the Ooredoo App and aim to offer more flexible and predictable data usage while overseas. There are day passes as well as two-week and four-week packs, covering a range of popular travel destinations.

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