Epic upgrades Epic One services bundle, increases speeds to 5Gbps
CYPRUS 5 MAY

Epic upgrades Epic One services bundle, increases speeds to 5Gbps

Epic has upgraded its Epic One all-in-one service for the Cypriot market. Initially launched in November 2023, the Epic One tariff plan has now been upgraded to include faster fiber internet speeds of 5Gbps, up from the original 1Gbps.

CelcomDigi deploys 5G services at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping mall
MALAYSIA 5 MAY

CelcomDigi deploys 5G services at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping mall

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has introduced 5G services at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping mall. By implementing In-Building Solution (IBS) technology, the operator planned to solve common indoor connectivity issues caused by thick building structures and high volumes of users.

A1 brings Oppo Find X9 Ultra smartphone to Bulgaria
BULGARIA 5 MAY

A1 brings Oppo Find X9 Ultra smartphone to Bulgaria

A1 Bulgaria has started taking pre-orders for the Oppo Find X9 Ultra smartphone. Until 11 May, the device is available on A1's website for either a one-time payment or through a leasing plan paired with an Unlimited mobile subscription. All pre-ordered units include a 100W charger in the box, the operator added.

Megafon places RUB 25 bln bond on Moscow Exchange
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 5 MAY

Megafon places RUB 25 bln bond on Moscow Exchange

Russian operator Megafon placed a RUB 25 billion bond on the Moscow Exchange on 28 April. The maturity is 2 years and 10 months, and the variable coupon is based on a fixed spread of 1.25 percent over the Bank of Russia's main lending rate. The bond was organised by a group of Russian banks, including Novikom Bank.

Selectel sets up subsidiary for AI projects
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 5 MAY

Selectel sets up subsidiary for AI projects

Russian data centre services provider Selectel has registered a new subsidiary called Emergent Multi-agent Systems, reports Vedomosti. The new company will focus on the development of AI solutions. In October 2025, Selectel already introduced a service for implementation of AI solutions into business processing.

Ukrtelecom revenues up 17% in Q1
UKRAINE 5 MAY

Ukrtelecom revenues up 17% in Q1

Revenues of Ukrainian national operator Ukrtelecom totaled UAH 1.36 billion in the first quarter of this year, up by 16.5 percent year-on-year. EBITDA grew to UAH 252 million, and the EBITDA margin increased to 18.5 percent.

Megafon implements customer data management system from HFLabs
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 5 MAY

Megafon implements customer data management system from HFLabs

Russian opertor Megafon has implemented the master data management (MDM) system Single Client from the Russian company HFLabs. The system collects information about customers from various sources and forms customer cards, including data for internal corporate sources and from official open resources. The system has been integrated with key internal platforms at the operator – CRM, billing systems and the corporate data lake. 

Netskope brings AI SecOps agents to Netskope One platform
GLOBAL 5 MAY

Netskope brings AI SecOps agents to Netskope One platform

Netskope announced the commercial availability of its agentic AI architecture for deploying cybersecurity workflows in the existing Netskope One Platform. The Netskope One AgentSkope framework incorporates six AI agents that deploy natural language processing to execute risk queries, troubleshooting and auditing in AI-supported security operations (AISecOps). There are plans to introduce additional agentic tools in the coming months.

Spectrum Mobile launches Second Line plan for USD 10 per month
UNITED STATES 5 MAY

Spectrum Mobile launches Second Line plan for USD 10 per month

The Spectrum Mobile brand of Charter Communications has launched new monthly plan called Spectrum Mobile Second Line for customers to add a second line to their mobile phone. They can add a dedicated voice/text number to compatible smartphones for USD 10 per month, with the Second Line plan offering limited calls/texts in the US, Canada and Mexico. 

Genesys, Meta team to boost business customer engagement on WhatsApp
GLOBAL 5 MAY

Genesys, Meta team to boost business customer engagement on WhatsApp

Genesys has partnered with Meta to help organisations boost customer engagement for on WhatsApp. The WhatsApp on Genesys Cloud solution allows businesses to switch customer conversations from messaging to voice, using a communications platform used by over 3 billion people worldwide. 

Ooma launches new MyPhone landline for children
UNITED STATES 5 MAY

Ooma launches new MyPhone landline for children

Ooma has announced the launch of the new MyPhone landline for families with children in the US, available through Walmart. The new device is immediately available nationwide online, and will be rolled out through Walmart stores and other retailers by autumn 2026. It is based on Ooma's cloud-based home phone platform and offers advanced safety and parental control features - such as Trusted Circle Calling, Quiet Hours, Screen-Free Communication, Unlimited Calling  (US, Canada, Mexico), Emergency Alerts, Onli

Nokia, Lockheed Martin team on 5G systems tailored to US DoW and allied forces
UNITED STATES 5 MAY

Nokia, Lockheed Martin team on 5G systems tailored to US DoW and allied forces

Nokia Federal Solutions has partnered up with Lockheed Martin to launch a 5G solution built to the US Department of War's modular open architecture for tactical communications. Nokia said the solution would facilitate secure, resilient links in military vehicles powered by commercial-grade 5G networks, aiming for sales to the US armed forces and counterparts in allied nations.

UNITED KINGDOM 5 MAY

Vodafone, First Orion expand branded call partnership to UK

First Orion, branded communications solutions provider, has partnered with Vodafone to launch branded calling in the UK. The launch of network-based Inform Branded Calling services for UK enterprise customers will allow businesses to clearly identity themselves - helping to improve call answer rate, boost customer engagement and tackle fraud/spam.

KAZAKHSTAN 5 MAY

Kazakhstan ready to allow MVNOs on mobile market

The Kazakhstan Ministry of AI and Digital Development has prepared a draft regulation on allowing MVNOs in the country, reports Profit.kz. Public consultations on the proposal run until 20 May.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 5 MAY

Rostelecom-Data Centre invests RUB 38 bln in 5 years

Russian data centre services provider Rostelecom-Data Centre said that it has invested RUB 38 billion in expansion and development of its operations in the past five years. The number of racks doubled to 27,637 during this period. In 2025, the company invested RUB 3.6 billion in the launch of a new data centre in Nizhny-Novgorod and the expansion of its data centre in Udomlya. Around 1,400 racks were launched in 2025.

FRANCE 5 MAY

Orange Money's cash services arrive in thousands of Nirio-FDJ retail points in France

Orange Money customers in France can now make cash deposits at nearly 9,500 retail points within the FDJ footprint authorised for Nirio‑enabled transactions. Cash withdrawals will also become available soon, according to the Orange Money website. The partnership results in a 4.5‑fold increase in retail points compared with the previous size of Orange Money's partner network. It brings the overall coverage to almost 11,500 retail points across mainland France, Reunion, French Guiana, Guadeloupe and Martiniqu

UNITED STATES 5 MAY

DE-CIX completes New York metro platform upgrade

DE-CIX has completed a network upgrade of its New York metro platform. The IX has been upgraded to a quad-node network architecture - with two core nodes in New York and two in New Jersey. This supports increased redundancy and improved resilience, and connectivity across the Hudson River. DE-CIX New York now supports more than 260 connected networks. The network infrastructure upgrade also supports growing demand for 400 GE ports.

SPAIN 5 MAY

AgileTV FY revenues top EUR 103 mln, profit up 8%

Video technology services provider AgileTV (the commercial brand of Agile Content) reported revenues of EUR 103.1 million in 2025 as a whole, up EUR 1.4 million year on year. The result was driven by new deals with Liwest in Austria, Vodafone Spain (for its Lowi brand), Mediaset Spain and other operators in Latin America, as well as an alliance with Canal+ for the joint marketing of the "Entertainment Hub" in the DACH region.

UNITED STATES 5 MAY

Switch agrees new performance LC facility; plans new data centre campus

Switch, US-based provider of cloud, AI and enterprise data centre infrastructure, has agreed a USD 2.6 billion syndicated performance letter of credit (LC) facility. This will allow it to secure power at scale and develop new power generation/transmission sources across its campuses. This standalone performance LC facility is the first agreement of its kind in the data centre industry, backing obligations tied to new transmission/generation resources. It is separate from the group's existing revolving credi

EUROPE 5 MAY

AtlasEdge completes sale of smaller European sites to Templus

AtlasEdge Data Centre has completed the sale of nine European sites to Templus as it looks to focus on larger sites with potential for long-term growth. The offloaded sites are located in Barcelona, Madrid, Zurich, Milan, Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, London and Leeds. Henry Harris, AtlasEdge's Chief Strategy Officer, said the sale will allow it to focus on "high-density, strategically located facilities in growth markets". The deal was announced in December 2025. 

GLOBAL 5 MAY

Viavi debuts 400G appliance targeting AI inference and security workloads

Viavi Solutions has introduced a network test appliance that produces 400G or 100G links to simulate data centre infrastructures. Viavi's CyberFlood CF1000 Appliance emulates multi-terabit class data infrastructure and on-network security systems, including AI workloads. The 2RU appliance can be configured to operate with four 400G OSFP ports or eight 100G QSFP28 ports, delivering application traffic at up to 1.2 Gbps without additional switching infrastructure. The maximum data throughput includes 500 Gbps

ANGOLA 5 MAY

Angosat-2 brings internet to Angola's border areas

The 'Conecta Angola Comercial' project, leveraging the Angosat-2 satellite, is extending internet services to remote border regions of Angola, reported Jornal de Angola. A VSAT antenna was installed at the Luvo Border Post in Zaire province, directly connecting it to Angosat-2 and significantly improving local internet access. This new setup will enhance communication and interconnection between border posts, boosting operational efficiency and formal trade.

UNITED KINGDOM 5 MAY

Stellanor completes purchase of UK data centres from Redcentric

Stellanor Datacenters has completed the acquisition of eight UK data centres from Redcentric, serving around 450 enterprise customers. Stellanor how has 11 data centres across the UK with 39MVA of secured grid capacity. These are located in London North, London East, London West, London City, Cambridge, Reading, Gatwick, Woking, West Yorkshire, Hemel Hempstead and Byfleet.

SPAIN 5 MAY

Orange Spain launches 'Conecta 5G' platform for private networks and edge computing

Orange Spain (MasOrange) has launched a new platform called Conecta 5G to help companies and public administrations manage private 5G networks and edge computing services. Developed with support from Barcelona-based Nearby Computing, the service expands Orange's enterprise 5G portfolio and aims to support more agile and scalable operations to meet growing demand for low-latency digital services.

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