KBRO adopts Harmonic Fiber-on-Demand for broadband access network upgrade
TAIWAN 17:54

KBRO adopts Harmonic Fiber-on-Demand for broadband access network upgrade

Taiwanese operator KBRO has selected Harmonic to upgraded its broadband access network. KBRO has adopted Harmonic's fiber-on-demand service powered by the cOS virtualized broadband platform. The Harmonic PON is designed to compliment KBRO's DOCSIS high-split network modernization strategy by enabling demand-driven fiber expansion for multi-gigabit broadband service delivery across the operator's footprint.

Vi to expand 5G service to 90 additional cities by May
INDIA 15:15

Vi to expand 5G service to 90 additional cities by May

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced plans to expand its 5G services to 90 additional cities by May this year. This expansion will increase the total coverage of Vi's 5G services from 43 to 133 cities.

Lifecell passes 100,000 customers for convergent Lifeset tariffs
UKRAINE 15:14

Lifecell passes 100,000 customers for convergent Lifeset tariffs

Ukrainian operator Lifecell said that the number of subscribers for its fixed-mobile convergent tariff line Lifeset has exceeded 100,000. The line was launched in 2025, after the merger of Lifecell, Datagroup and Volia. Mobile, fixed broadband and pay-TV services are available under the line including four tariff options. 

MTS Belarus reports 50% increase in VoLTE calls in 2025
BELARUS 15:07

MTS Belarus reports 50% increase in VoLTE calls in 2025

MTS Belarus said that the number of VoLTE calls on its network grew by 50 percent in 2025. As a result the share of voice traffic generated on the LTE network reached 30 percent. The VoLTE user base grew by 7 percent in the same period, and customers made almost 3.5 billion calls on the LTE network of the operator. 

Samsung takes lead in tablet sales at Megafon in Q1
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:06

Samsung takes lead in tablet sales at Megafon in Q1

Tablet sales in units grew by 72 percent in shops of Russian operator Megafon and its subsidiary Yota in the first quarter of this year, according to the company. Samsung took the lead among brands, overtaking Xiaomi. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 was the bestselling tablet, followed by the Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 and Samsung Tab A11+.

Kcell expands Mobi Kino service with new content providers
KAZAKHSTAN 15:04

Kcell expands Mobi Kino service with new content providers

Kazakhstan operator Kcell has refreshed its video service Mobi Kino with video content from Amediateka, HBO Max, Twigl and One FC. Customers could access already the online video services Plan B, Megogo, Start and Wink on the platform. Kcell has also expanded the lineup of TV channels available under the service to over 150. 

Rostelecom automates customer service with new chatbot, database system
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:03

Rostelecom automates customer service with new chatbot, database system

Russian national operator Rostelecom has implemented a solution for greater automation of customer service and internal processes, based on a chatbot called Omnibot and the database ProZnaniya (ProKnowledge). The operator claims that the new solution automate processing of up to 50 percent of queries to the customer support service. The solution processes up to 300,000 queries to text-based channels of the customer support daily and is also based on software developed in Russia. 

JazzCash registers 1 millionth merchant on Raast QR payment system
PAKISTAN 14:43

JazzCash registers 1 millionth merchant on Raast QR payment system

Veon has announced that its Pakistani subsidiary JazzCash has registered its 1 millionth merchant on the Raast QR payment system. Raast is Pakistan's national digital payment infrastructure established by the State Bank of Pakistan in 2021 to allow financial institutions to process instant transactions. By using this system, merchants can accept digital payments through QR codes.

Beeline Russia offers compensation for service outages
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:29

Beeline Russia offers compensation for service outages

Russian operator Beeline announced that customers connected to the subscription Bee can request a refund for services considered insufficient in quality. The offer is valid for customers who connect to its network in the period 26 March to 31 August. Compensation will be provided on a daily basis. The operator did not give a reason for the offer of compensation but it follows a period of frequent outages of mobile services in Moscow and St Petersburg, as well as other locations in Russia.

Brazil invests BRL 104 mln from telecom innovation fund
BRAZIL 14:25

Brazil invests BRL 104 mln from telecom innovation fund

Brazil's Ministry of Communications is allocating BRL 104 million from the Fund for the Technological Development of Telecommunications (Funttel) to accelerate research, development, and innovation in advanced technologies such as 6G, AI, and cloud computing. The approved funds, managed by the Centre for Research and Development in Telecommunications (CPQD) over the 2026-2028 period, include the Prisma Project for creating a Brazilian platform for managing sustainable data centres and cloud services. The pr

Bouygues Telecom Business integrates Google Pixel smartphones into 5G hybrid and private network portfolio
FRANCE 14:21

Bouygues Telecom Business integrates Google Pixel smartphones into 5G hybrid and private network portfolio

French operator Bouygues Telecom announced that its B2B arm has partnered with Google Pixel to offer clients a range of smartphones that are fully compatible with 5G connectivity delivered via hybrid and private network deployments. The university hospital centre in Bordeaux (CHU de Bordeaux) is the first pilot customer for this collaboration, as part of the 5mart Ho5pital project announced earlier this year. A small number of Google Pixel smartphones are being tested on the 5G hybrid private network that B

Megafon launches '5G mode' with money-back guarantee for days without internet
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:20

Megafon launches '5G mode' with money-back guarantee for days without internet

Russian operator Megafon has launched a new mobile internet service marketed as 5G in busy locations in the cities of Moscow, St Petersburg and Novosibirsk. Customers can activate the '5G mode' on their account on the Megafon app and website and benefit from faster speeds and lower latency both in the 5G areas and outside those locations, according to the company. Megafon is also adding a guarantee on its mobile internet service, with a refund of up to 70 percent of the daily costs of a subscription if ther

MALAYSIA 14:14

Telekom Malaysia secures ISO certification for AI management

Telekom Malaysia (TM) has obtained the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) certification. The Malaysian operator also reports that this certification, achieved through its Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence (AI COE) and independently validated by Sirim QAS International, indicates that TM's AI systems are developed and deployed with rigorous governance, ethical safeguards, and robust risk management.

NETHERLANDS 14:02

KPN refreshes broadband plans with higher prices

KPN has refreshed its fixed broadband plans. All the prices are slightly more expensive, apart from the 1 Gbps service, which remains at EUR 52.50 per month for new customers. On FTTH, the plans start now at 200 Mbps, while 100 Mbps remains available for customers with DSL.

POLAND 13:42

Netia adds Cyber Threat Intelligence services for business customers

Polish operator Netia has added the CTI (Cyber Threat Intelligence) service to its portfolio of security services for businesses. The solution helps companies to identify and neutralise threats before the early stage of an incident. The service Netia CTI forms part of its line ICT NetiaNext, which also includes Managed EDR, SOC, Managed WAF, mail protection, DDoS Protection, Managed UTM/EDR, Phishing on Demand and other services.

KAZAKHSTAN 13:42

Kcell revenues up, EBITDA down in Q4

Revenues of Kazakhstan mobile operator Kcell totaled KZT 69.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, up by 13.39 percent year-on-year. Services revenues declined by 2.28 percent to KZT 48.4 billion, and EBITDA dropped by 19.95 percent to KZT 23.054 billion. Over the full year, the figures were higher, with service revenues up 6.84 percent to KZT 212.5 billion, and EBITDA growing 15.66 percent to KZT 106.6 billion. 

MEXICO 13:33

Samsung launches GalaxyBloom campaign in Mexico

Samsung has launched its GalaxyBloom campaign in Mexico, celebrating the arrival of spring and the country's jacaranda season with a digital photography competition inspired by the distinct violet colour of the plant. Running from March 10 to April 12, the campaign invites Galaxy users to capture and share images of blooming jacaranda trees to win a Galaxy S26 Ultra in Cobalt Violet, a colour inspired by the blossoms.

GLOBAL 13:32

Kaspersky revenue up 4% to USD 836 mln in 2025

Kaspersky annouced that its revenues grew by 4 percent in 2025 to USD 836 million. This expansion was principally driven by a 16 percent sales growth of the company's B2B product portfolio.

PORTUGAL 13:31

Nos introduces instant online eSIM activation and iPhone quick transfer

Portuguese operator Nos has introduced two new eSIM features designed to streamline and accelerate the mobile customer experience. Customers can now sign up for any Nos mobile plan (postpaid or prepaid) directly on the Nos website using an eSIM, completing the process in under a minute. Furthermore, Nos has enabled the Quick Transfer feature for Apple iPhones and iPads. This allows users to convert their physical SIM cards into eSIMs, bypassing the need for additional applications. Transferring an eSIM betw

ITALY 13:14

TIM, CDP Venture Capital join forces to boost Italian startups

Telecom Italia (TIM) and CDP Venture Capital have signed a memorandum of understanding to identify and support Italian startups and small businesses with high growth potential in areas crucial to the country's digital sovereignty. The initiative will explore industrial, commercial and technological partnerships involving companies from CDP Venture Capital's portfolio and TIM's innovation ecosystem.

ANGOLA 13:11

Angola tops 28 million mobile and 16 million broadband users

Angola currently boasts over 28 million mobile subscribers and 16 million broadband users, according to Mario Oliveira, the Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication, says a report by Jornal de Angola. The country is actively integrating 3G and 4G technologies into its National Development Plan and is progressing towards implementing 5G. Oliveira stated that his ministry is committed to improving service quality, strengthening sector indicators, and increasing the sec

SAUDI ARABIA 13:04

Saudia brings in Google's Find Hub service to support baggage recovery

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has introduced Google's Find Hub location service to support the recovery of lost or delayed baggage. Passengers using a compatible tracker tag or Bluetooth accessory can generate a secure, temporary link and share the location of their bag with the airline when reporting delayed or missing luggage. This helps ground staff to identify and recover baggage more efficiently. Location sharing can be stopped at any time by the traveler and expires automatically

POLAND 13:02

Play launches promo of fixed broadband, pay-TV services

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, offers free services for two months for new fixed broadband customers connecting to tariffs with 600 Mbps, 1 Gbps and 8 Gbps speed. In addition, customers on the top two plans will receive an Amazon Prime subscription included, and customers who sign up online get the basic version of HBO Max with their broadband plan. Free services for two months are also offered to customers connecting to the TV Max (217 channels), Max Premium (229 channels), or New Generation TV

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:00

VK reports 107 mln registered Max messenger users

Russian internet company VK has announced that its messenger Max currently has 107 million registered users. The daily audience for the messenger has exceeded the threshold of 77 million in March. On an average day, users send more than 1.5 billion messages and make around 30 million calls using Max. 

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