Smartphone volumes slide by 4% in Q2 - Omdia
GLOBAL 15:35

Smartphone volumes slide by 4% in Q2 - Omdia

Global smartphone shipments dipped 4 percent in the second quarter, according to Omdia's latest figures. The decline reflects ongoing disruption in the supply chain for memory components, and this has led to significant inflation in manufacturing costs. Samsung's later-than-anticipated launch of the Galaxy S26 handset pulled premium demand into the second quarter, while Samsung also benefited from more conservative pricing for budget smartphones from Chinese OEMs. These vendors have broadly responded to the

Croatia ahead of EU average on fibre and 5G connectivity
CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 15:31

Croatia ahead of EU average on fibre and 5G connectivity

Croatia has established a solid base in connectivity, with fixed and mobile network coverage improving rapidly, according to telecom regulator Hakom's analysis of the  European Commission's latest 'State of the Digital Decade' report. This indicates that Croatia outperformed the EU average in FTTP network availability in 2025, with coverage at 77.9 percent compared to the EU average of 74.1 percent, and basic 5G coverage at 97.8 percent compared to 96.8 percent.

Magyar Telekom rolls out summer benefits for subscribers
HUNGARY 15:21

Magyar Telekom rolls out summer benefits for subscribers

Hungary's Magyar Telekom is rolling out summer discounts and digital perks for its more than 4 million subscribers. Approximately 2.7 million postpaid monthly customers will receive a one-time, free 4-day unlimited domestic mobile internet pass. This pass also includes a 10 GB allowance for use within the EU. Roughly 400,000 home internet subscribers will benefit from a HUF 2,500 gross credit applied to their September invoice, acknowledging that landline services may be used less frequently while traveling

Oi signs agreement for sale of telephony services to Metodo
BRAZIL 15:20

Oi signs agreement for sale of telephony services to Metodo

Brazilian operator Oi has confirmed an agreement with Metodo to acquire its fixed telephony business, grouped into the UPI Telephone Services as part of Oi's court-led debt restructuring. The acquisition covers 100 percent of the shares of Oi Servicos Telefonicos and assets such as switched fixed-line telephone services, three-digit emergency numbers (190, 192, 193), public payphone maintenance, interconnection services, as well as tower infrastructure, the existing customer base, associated terminal equipm

Kyivstar adds more support for sign language at shops
UKRAINE 14:55

Kyivstar adds more support for sign language at shops

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar, a subsidiary of Veon Group, has continued to expand its network of inclusive shops, where people with hearing impairments can receive help using sign language. This service is available in 90 additional Kyivstar shops in different cities of Ukraine, and the total number of such locations has increased to 100.

Uzbekistan explores AI and digital economy cooperation with Saudi Arabia
UZBEKISTAN 14:53

Uzbekistan explores AI and digital economy cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia have discussed expanding cooperation in AI and the digital economy, with a focus on investment, human capital development, and innovative projects. This was reported in a statement by the Uzbek Ministry of Economy and Finance, following an online meeting chaired by the deputy prime minister and minister of economy and finance Jamshid Kuchkarov, and representatives of Saudi Arabia.

Transatel joins 5G Automotive Association
GLOBAL 14:53

Transatel joins 5G Automotive Association

Transatel, a mobile connectivity expert and MVNO/MVNE enabler that has been part of NTT Group since 2019, announced that it has joined the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), a community of over 100 members from the automotive, technology and telecom sectors. Since its creation in 2016, this association has contributed to automotive connectivity standardisation, focusing in particular on advancing C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything) innovation.

Slovak Telekom receives Ookla awards in 6 categories in H1
SLOVAKIA 14:50

Slovak Telekom receives Ookla awards in 6 categories in H1

Slovak Telekom says it led in six categories of mobile network and 5G evaluation in Slovakia by Ookla Speedtest Awards in the first half of this year. After its success in the second half of 2025, the operator dominated the main mobile network and 5G categories for the second time in a row, achieving the best results in key parameters of mobile connection quality, including data transfer speed, network responsiveness and user experience when playing online games. In addition, it was the first telecommunicat

KPN, Odido tie for top spot in nPerf mobile internet benchmark
NETHERLANDS 14:48

KPN, Odido tie for top spot in nPerf mobile internet benchmark

KPN and Odido ended in a dead heat in the latest nPerf barometer on mobile internet quality in the Netherlands, with scores of respectively 114,508 and 112,505 nPoints. Vodafone trailed behind with a score of 101,437. Odido achieved the highest download speed with 193 Mbps, followed by 168 Mbps for KPN and 106 Mbps for Vodafone. 

Odido faces ACM investigation into data protection compliance
NETHERLANDS 14:37

Odido faces ACM investigation into data protection compliance

The Consumer and Markets Authority in the Netherlands is looking at whether telecom operator Odido has taken sufficient measures to protect its customers' personal data. This follows a major data breach disclosed by Odido early this year. The ACM is working with the digital infrastructure agency RDI and the personal data watchdog AP on the investigation into Odido's compliance with various consumer, security and privacy regulations. 

Lumen brings insights to Palo Alto security intelligence suite
GLOBAL 14:31

Lumen brings insights to Palo Alto security intelligence suite

Lumen Technologies said it is launching an integration with Palo Alto's Cortex extended security intelligence and automation management (XSIAM) platform. Cortex XSIAM users will be able to access Lumen Defender's Advanced Managed Detection and Response toolkit and the Black Lotus Labs-driven Threat Feed that supplies network-embedded threat intelligence, from the team responsible for safeguarding Lumen's broader network and security product portfolio. Black Lotus Labs Threat Feed supplies observations from

Exatel receives civil protection duty recognition
POLAND 14:27

Exatel receives civil protection duty recognition

Polish operator Exatel said that the Ministry of the Interior and Administration has recognised the company as a civil protection organisation, giving it the remit to carry out tasks to ensure the safety and security of the population. The ministry has confirmed that Exatel has the security resources and capabilities to respond both in peacetime and during times of emergency. 

IRELAND 14:22

Siro rivals criticise single fibre duct for new-build homes

Homes in Ireland connected by the ESB-Vodafone FTTH joint venture Siro risk facing a new telecom monopoly in future, according to the rival operators Eir, Virgin Media Ireland and National Broadband Ireland (NBI). In an article in the Sunday Independent, they accused utilities group ESB of using its existing rights of way to build just one fibre line into new homes, making it difficult for households to choose alternative providers in future. They say this violates the EU's Gigabit Infrastructure Act, which

NIGERIA 14:16

Polish and Nigerian governments cooperate in fibre infrastructure and raw materials supply

Poland and Nigeria have signed a cooperation memorandum on digital transformation, AI, innovation and digital education. One of its most important outcomes is the creation of opportunities for Polish businesses and institutions to participate in strategic projects in Nigeria, including the BRIDGE (Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth) fibre expansion programme worth approximately USD 2 billion. The memorandum envisages cooperation in the security and diversification of supply chains for crit

UNITED KINGDOM 14:12

Virgin Media calls on Ofcom to block Openreach wholesale discounts in Virgin footprint

Virgin Media has accused BT Openreach of unfair competition with offers of extra discounts for wholesale customers who sign up customers on its fibre network in areas where Virgin is also active. Virgin Media O2 CEO Lutz Schuler said "this is not a fair playing field" and goes against Ofcom's intentions for regulating the former monopoly.

DENMARK 14:04

Eltel wins EUR 13 mln three-year contract from GlobalConnect to instal fibre in residential properties

Infrastructure vendor Eltel said work has already begun under an expanded agreement with GlobalConnect for complete fibre installations for housing associations, homeowners' associations, terraced housing apartment buildings and new-build projects across Denmark. The agreement runs for three years and has an estimated value of approximately EUR 13 million.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:54

Quickline supports AI training for small businesses in South Yorkshire

Quickline Communications announced it has partnered with the business development agency Enterprising Barnsley to deliver an AI training programme for early-stage and small businesses across South Yorkshire. The operator is already active in the area, under the state-funded 'Project Gigabit' contract to bring its FTTP network to hard-to-reach areas. 

AZERBAIJAN 13:51

Bakcell and Youth Foundation meet winners of 'Innovation and AI' programme

Azeri operator Bakcell said it held an official meeting with the winners of the 'Innovation and Artificial Intelligence' scholarship programme run in partnership with the Youth Foundation of the Republic of Azerbaijan. It brought together the winners, introduced them to the next stage and enabled an exchange of views on current opportunities, future development directions and prospects under the programme in innovation and AI. Participants received detailed information about the strategic approaches of Bakc

UNITED STATES 13:49

Brightspeed Business raises top fibre speed to 8 Gbps

​US operator Brightspeed is launching a new top speed of 8 Gbps for its business customers, up from 5 Gbps previously. Available over its FTTP network, the service is expected to deliver reliable, high-speed connections for the growing amount of business conducted online, from cloud-based apps and video conferencing to AI models and large datasets.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:40

Russian tablet unit sales rise 3% in H1

​Tablet sales reached 1.49 million units in Russia in the first half of this year, according to mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video. This was a rise of 3 percent year-on-year. Revenues totaled RUB 29.2 billion, up by 5.5 percent. The average retail price of a tablet went up by 2 percent to RUB 19,600. Huawei led unit sales, followed by unbranded devices, then Redmi, Honor, Samsung and Apple. Apple came top for sales revenues, followed by Huawei, Samsung, Redmi and Honor.

UKRAINE 13:31

Lifecell says eSIMs make up 22% of new connections in H1

Ukrainian operator Lifecell said that a share of new connections using eSIMs formed 22 percent of all new connections in the first half of this year. The indicator totaled 8 percent in 2022. A number of eSIMs connected to the network of the operator grew by 34 percent year-on-yearin January to June. The whole share of eSIMs formed 16 percent of all active mobile user base.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:21

EE connects North Wales village

BT Group's EE mobile network has partnered with Denbighshire County Council, Clocaenog Community Council and the Welsh Government to connect the north Wales village of Clocaenog to a reliable mobile phone signal for the very first time. Supported by additional funding from the Brenig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, EE installed a mini mast on an existing lamppost in the centre of the village, allowing local users and visitors alike to stay connected.

ETHIOPIA 13:18

Safaricom Ethiopia runs safe driving scheme for staff

Safaricom Ethiopia has launched 'Donna', an internal road safety campaign to cultivate safe driving among its employees. Represented by a young Ethiopian girl named Donna, the campaign serves as a daily reminder that every safe trip begins with responsible decisions behind the wheel.  The scheme has five essential principles formatted as a mnemonic device: Don't drink and drive, Only drive during the day, No phone while driving, No overspeeding, and Always wear seatbelts During the campaign, staff will take

JORDAN 13:13

Orange Jordan produces 42% of energy via solar methods in 2025

Orange Jordan has released its fourth annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Sustainability Report, highlighting the company's progress and achievements throughout 2025. It says three solar farms and photovoltaic plants now generate 42 percent of its energy needs. These projects cut carbon emissions by 30,000 tonnes in 2025, supporting the company's goal of net-zero emissions by 2040.

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