U Mobile says network-wide scam protection has blocked 265 mln attempts since February
MALAYSIA 12:06

U Mobile says network-wide scam protection has blocked 265 mln attempts since February

Malaysian mobile carrier U Mobile has successfully completed deployment of a scam protection firewall from Irish vendor Cellulys across its national 4G and 5G network. Since the start of the rollout in February 2025, more than 265 million fraud attempts via voice calls and SMS messages have been thwarted by U Mobile's network layer firewall technology.

Moldova mobile data traffic up 12% in Q3
MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF 12:00

Moldova mobile data traffic up 12% in Q3

Mobile data traffic in Moldova rose 12.3 percent in third quarter, to over 105,000 TB, according to the latest data from regulator Anrceti. Voice traffic was up 0.9 percent in the same period, taking average use per Sim to 139 minutes per month (+4.5%). SMS traffic also showed positive growth, with an increase of 6.4 percent. The regulator said data traffic growth was supported by the M2M/IoT market, as the total number of active mobile Sims continued to fall in Q3 (-3.1%).

Meta to acquire genAI service Manus at reported USD 2 bln valuation
GLOBAL 11:52

Meta to acquire genAI service Manus at reported USD 2 bln valuation

Meta's Platforms subsidiary has agreed to acquire Singapore-based Manus, creators of a general-purpose AI agent tailored to deep research and other complex workloads. The deal, expected by the Wall Street Journal's sources to value Manus at over USD 2 billion, comes after the start-up had sought an injection of equity funding at a similar valuation. That figure is roughly four times Manus's previous valuation of USD 500 million, achieved in April with a USD 75 million transaction led by the venture capital

True starts repairs after network damaged along Thai-Cambodian border
THAILAND 11:51

True starts repairs after network damaged along Thai-Cambodian border

True said it is working with the Royal Thai Army and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to restore mobile services across seven provinces affected by fighting along the Thai–Cambodian border. Repairs on base stations, signal towers, and fibre-optic networks are underway in an effort to restore normal service. According to the operator, the most severe damage was recorded in Sisaket, Surin and Sa Kaeo, where BM-21 rocket attacks struck civilian areas near the border, damaging

Moldcell introduces Lumo plans with free roaming in EU
MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF 11:41

Moldcell introduces Lumo plans with free roaming in EU

Moldcell has launched a new range of subscription plans including free roaming in the EU. This prepares for the start of 'roam like home' in Moldova in 2026 under an agreement with the EU. The new Lumo plans come with 5G data, voice and SMS allowances, valid both at home and in the EU, as well as discounts on devices and up to 10 percent cashback on purchases with the Moldcell Visa card. 

Evolink announces CEO's death
BULGARIA 11:31

Evolink announces CEO's death

Bulgarian operator Evolink announced that one of its founders and CEO Biser Tsonev passed away on 27 December. No word on his replacement was announced. Based in Sofia, Evolink operates a MPLS network and data centres, providing a range of connectivity services for businesses. It was fully acquired by DHH in July. 

Plus starts smartphones sale
POLAND 11:24

Plus starts smartphones sale

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has introduced a seasonal promotion of smartphones with up to PLN 2,000 discounts on seven models. The Honor Magic V5 5G 16/512 GB costs PLN 6,599 under the promotion, down from PLN 8,599. The Motorola Edge 70 5G 12/512GB costs PLN 3,499, with PLN 1,000 cashback. 

Russian operators start API for business caller ID
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11:23

Russian operators start API for business caller ID

Russian mobile operators Beeline, Megafon, MTS and T2 have developed their own open API for caller ID on calls from businesses, reports Vedomosti. Available on their websites, the API is expected to make it easier to connect the calls across networks. Since September, such business calls in Russia must display information telling the recipient who the calling party is.

Beeline Russia builds over 36,000 base stations in 2025
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11:16

Beeline Russia builds over 36,000 base stations in 2025

Russian operator Beeline announced that it launched more than 36,000 new base stations this year. LTE services were expanded to 22.4 million residents in villages and long aover 4,500 km of roads. The expanded coverage was supported by refarming 3G spectrum in the 2,100 MHz band to LTE, a process completed in 80 regions across the country. The upgrade covered almost 60 percent of the subscriber base. 

GlobalConnect says Polar Connect route mapping reaches 45% by November
GLOBAL 11:15

GlobalConnect says Polar Connect route mapping reaches 45% by November

GlobalConnect says that by November 2025, approximately 45 percent of the route for the Polar Connect cable through the Arctic Ocean had been mapped. The Swedish icebreaker Oden had begun mapping the ocean floor this summer to identify the safest and most efficient cable route. A second expedition is scheduled for 2026. The EU's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) recently granted EUR 4.97 million in funding for Polar Connect, which is scheduled to go live in 2030, spanning the Arctic Ocean at depths reaching

KKR takeover of Techone gets greenlight from Dutch regulator
NETHERLANDS 11:13

KKR takeover of Techone gets greenlight from Dutch regulator

KKR's acquisition of Dutch IT services group Techone has been cleared by the competition regulator ACM, with no expected impact on the market dynamics. Announced in November, the takeover is expected to help Techone expand outside the Netherlands. The companies filed in early December for clearance from the Dutch regulator, and market parties have another six weeks to comment on the ACM's decision before it becomes final.

Telenor Denmark says Christmas Eve data traffic rises 26% year on year
DENMARK 11:11

Telenor Denmark says Christmas Eve data traffic rises 26% year on year

Telenor Denmark said that data traffic on 24 December 2025 (Christmas Eve) was 26 percent higher than last year, reflecting rising use of video greetings and a stronger 5G network. Voice calls were down by 4 percent year on year.

NETHERLANDS 11:07

More people in Netherlands see impact from AI on work

Nearly four in ten people in the Netherlands (37%) expect AI to have a significant impact on their work, up from less than a third (32%) a year ago, research by Telecompaper shows. Only one in five see no impact from AI, compared to one in four a year ago. Around 22 percent were neutral on the question in the latest poll by the Telecompaper Consumer Insights panel in Q4 2025, among 1,200 respondents.

SAUDI ARABIA 10:45

Zain KSA launches 'Saudi-Made package' for smaller manufacturing companies

Zain KSA has launched a new digital offering designed to empower national manufacturers with advanced, integrated solutions.

ITALY 10:38

Italy opens applications for regional award of 2.3 GHz spectrum

Italy's ministry of business and made in Italy (MIMIT) announced that it will issue temporary frequency authorisations in the 2.3 GHz band (2300-2400 MHz) for blocks of spectrum available across selected geographical areas of the country. Six provinces are covered by this award, namely Bologna, Milano, Monza e Brianza, Napoli, Palermo, and Roma. Mobile operators are invited to express their interest by submitting an application by the deadline of 31 January.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:29

Community Fibre offers price freeze for new subscribers

London ISP Community Fibre announced a price-freeze offer for new customers signing up by 02 February 2026. Prices are locked until 2027 on its 12-month contracts and until 2028 on 24-month packages. In addition set-up fees are waived for new customers and a router is included at no extra charge. 

ETHIOPIA 10:27

Ethio Telecom announces price rises

Ethio Telecom has announced a moderate price adjustment while outlining measures to cushion price-sensitive segments of the population. The company said 38 commonly used data bundles remain unchanged, including low-denomination ETB 1, ETB 2, ETB 5 and one-hour packages that are widely used by lower-income customers. Ethio Telecom also stated that special data packages for students, teachers and disabled people have not been revised, and that discounts on data bundles purchased via its Telebirr platform have

UNITED KINGDOM 10:23

Virgin Media starts winter broadband sale

The UK's Virgin Media announced the start of a winter sale on home broadband and TV packages. Available until 04 February, the sale offers new broadband subscribers the company's Wi-Fi guarantee of 30 Mbps in every room or GBP 100 credit. Prices start at GBP 23.99 per month for 250 Mbps on an 18-month contract. 

POLAND 10:12

Orange Poland adds 18 new channels to TV lineup

Orange Poland has added 18 new channels to its pay-TV lineup. The new channels are included in the Optimum, Comfort or Extra TV packages. The change is related in part to the end of MTV channels on the Polish market. The new channels are TVC Reality, FilMax Cafe, Junior Channel, Love Nature 4K, Music 80s, Music 90s, Music 00s, Music Hits, Music Live, Music Club, Pixel TV HD, Comedy Channel Extra HD, Music Box Classic HD, Music Box Dance HD, Music Box Hits HD, Music Box Sexy HD, Euronews Polska HD and Daysta

POLAND 10:11

Polish Police announce tender for leased lines

The head office of Poland's Police announced a public tender for leased WAN links across the country. Duration of the contract is 24 months, and the estimate value is PLN 2.79 million, VAT excluded. Bids may be submitted until 30 January 2026.

PERU 10:04

Peru approves new rules for blocking mobile phones used for crime

Peru has approved new rules for blocking mobile lines suspected of being used for criminal activity. Osiptel approved the regulation for blocking lines as part of efforts to improve public safety. This outlines how mobile operators can proceed to deactivate lines upon request from authorities such as the national police, public prosecutor, judiciary or interior ministry. Osiptel will collect such requests and forward them to operators through the secure terminal directory, and the operators then have a maxi

PORTUGAL 09:51

Portugal launches consultation on Meo's duct and pole offers

Portuguese telecom regulator Anacom initiated a public consultation on its preliminary decision regarding Meo's reference offer for wholesale ducts access (ORAC) and access to poles (ORAP). This follows Anacom's decision from December 2023, which mandated cost-based pricing for Meo's duct and pole access offers. Anacom has provisionally decided that Meo must lower its maximum ORAC prices by 22.1 percent, effective 01 January 2026. Meo must also introduce a new Extranet access option within 30 days with info

GERMANY 09:48

Deutsche Telekom to expand fibre network in Stuttgart region in 2026

Deutsche Telekom plans to expand its fibre-optic network in 52 areas in Stuttgart in the coming year, in partnership with the company Gigabit Region Stuttgart and associations in and around the southern Germany city. The plan is underpinned by expansion projects funded through grants and fibre-optic rollout in cooperation with partners. Telekom plans to expand the network to 178 municipalities in the region, including the city of Stuttgart and the five neighbouring districts of Boeblingen, Esslingen, Goeppi

UNITED STATES 09:46

AT&T network traffic grows to average 1 EB daily

Daily data volumes transported via AT&T's network infrastructure are averaging around 1 exabyte (EB) so far this year, according a statement from the company. AT&T's figures indicate its daily network load has risen from just 91 petabytes ten years ago, and has risen by more than 11,000 percent over the past 20 years. The busiest days in terms of AT&T data usage this year were Mardi Gras on 04 March, SXSW Festival on 07 March, and the F1 Miami Grand Prix on 04 May.

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