Russian telecom market value reaches RUB 1.6 trln in 2025 - study
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:52

Russian telecom market value reaches RUB 1.6 trln in 2025 - study

The revenue of Russian mobile and fixed operators reached around RUB 1.6 trillion in 2025, reports Comnews.ru citing a study from the Institute of Statistical Research and HSE University. B2C customers made up 92.7 percent of the mobile subscriber base and generated 93.6 percent of all mobile traffic. There were 272.6 million active SIMs connected to the networks of the major mobile operators, of which 41 million were used for M2M services.

Telia Estonia takes reservations for new foldable Samsung smartphones
ESTONIA 12:45

Telia Estonia takes reservations for new foldable Samsung smartphones

Telia Estonia said that it has started accepting advance orders for new foldable smartphones from Samsung in its shops. The devices will go on sale on 31 July. The Samsung Galaxy Fold8 Ultra is available at prices starting from EUR 2,269 in Telia shops and the Fold8 costs from EUR 2,069. Prices of the Galaxy Flip8 begin at EUR 1,339. 

Liberty Global on track to close Dutch buy-out in July
EUROPE 12:43

Liberty Global on track to close Dutch buy-out in July

Liberty Global said it's on track to complete the acquisition of Vodafone's stake in their Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo by the end of July. In its Q2 report, Liberty also announced the sale of its stake in data centre group EdgeConneX for USD 604 million and said it raised USD 340 million from a loan back by its stake in Belgian network operator Wyre. Along with other divestments, this puts the company on track to finish the year with around USD 2 billion in cash, up from its previous target of USD 1.5

Kyivstar to cooperate with govt to support of SMEs
UKRAINE 12:35

Kyivstar to cooperate with govt to support of SMEs

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar, a subsidiary of the Veon Group,  has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Ukrainian Ministry of Economy and Environment. The document defines common areas of work to support micro-businesses and SMEs, develop transparent business environment, and digitise interaction between business and the state.

Azercell, AWS develop technology platform for training AI models in Azerbaijani
AZERBAIJAN 12:30

Azercell, AWS develop technology platform for training AI models in Azerbaijani

Azeri operator Azercell has announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to establish a technology platform designed to support the training and optimisation of large language models (LLMs) in Azerbaijani. Building AI models for the Azerbaijani language presents a unique set of challenges because of the language's complex grammatical structure and the relatively limited availability of high-quality training datasets. The platform developed by Azercell and AWS helps address these challenges by impr

TikTok accused of breaching EU's online safety rules for minors
EUROPE 12:26

TikTok accused of breaching EU's online safety rules for minors

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that TikTok may have breached the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to ensure adequate safety and privacy protections for minors. The charges, which are the fourth allegation against TikTok in ⁠the space of two years, expose the ByteDance-owned social media platform to potential fines of up to 6 percent of global annual turnover.⁠

Rostelecom expands fibre networks in Kirov region and Kabarda-Balkaria republic
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:24

Rostelecom expands fibre networks in Kirov region and Kabarda-Balkaria republic

Russian national operator Rostelecom said it has completed deployment of its fibre-optic network in the town of Kotelniche in the Kirov region, making access to broadband and other digital services available to 3,800 households there. Around 75 km of fibre have been deployed in the town. The operator has also connected to 160 households in apartment buildings in the town of Nartkala in the Republic of Kabarda-Balkaria to the internet

Telenet maintains broadband, postpaid growth in Q2, with small rise in EBITDA
BELGIUM 12:23

Telenet maintains broadband, postpaid growth in Q2, with small rise in EBITDA

Belgian operator Telenet reported lower revenues for the second quarter, down 6.6 percent year-on-year to EUR 659 million on fewer customers on its fixed network. Adjusted EBITDA after leases did better, with 1.7 percent annual growth to EUR 328 million thanks to better terms with its network arm Wyre and no costs for covering football this year. Telenet maintained growth on the broadband market, with 6,100 new customers added in the three months, and also won 2,200 postpaid mobile subscribers.

Lithuanian watchdog RRT sets new requirements to protect telecom services from disruptions
LITHUANIA 12:17

Lithuanian watchdog RRT sets new requirements to protect telecom services from disruptions

Lithuanian national telecommunications regulator RRT said it has approved new requirements for telecommunications service providers. They will have to inform users more promptly about disruptions, be better prepared to manage them and take technical measures to restore communications as soon as possible. Some of the requirements will come into force on 01 November. Measures requiring more preparation and investment will enter into force on 01 August 2028.

T-Mobile Poland reaches 12,826 base stations in operation
POLAND 12:07

T-Mobile Poland reaches 12,826 base stations in operation

T-Mobile Poland said it is now running 12,826 base stations across the country after deploying seven new ones this week. The operator has also activated 5G services on the C band (3,600 MHz) on four more base stations, making these services available from 5,144 base stations altogether. Its 5G services on the 700 MHz band have become available from 33 more base stations, extending their number to 931.

Netia wins contract to provide telecom services to Gdansk city council
POLAND 12:05

Netia wins contract to provide telecom services to Gdansk city council

Polish operator Netia has been awarded a contract to provide telecoms services to Gdansk municipal council after tendering the only bid. The operator will also provide the city council with telecom system lease services. The value of the four-year deal is PLN 2.84 million.

VodafoneZiggo returns to growth on broadband market in Q2 after hollandsnieuwe launch
NETHERLANDS 12:00

VodafoneZiggo returns to growth on broadband market in Q2 after hollandsnieuwe launch

Dutch operator VodafoneZiggo reported a return to subscriber growth in the broadband market in the second quarter. The operator added a net 7,200 internet customers, its best result since early 2020. Revenues still fell 1.5 percent to EUR 975 million in Q2 on a lower fixed subscriber base year-on-year, and EBITDA dropped 7.6 percent to EUR 405 million. 

POLAND 11:52

Poland to use 470-694 MHz band for terrestrial TV until 2033

Polish national telecommunications regulator UKE has informed that the country does not plan to stop using the 470-694 MHz band for terrestrial TV services until the end of 2033. Six terrestrial TV multiplexes currently work on this band, using the DVB-T2/HEVC standard. The multiplex MUX8 works on the 174-230 MHz band.

KUWAIT 11:41

Zain partners with Kuwait University 'Capstone' innovation programme

Zain Kuwait is supporting Kuwait University's Capstone Programme, under which the college of science's department of computer science bridges the gap between academic theory and the real-world market. Through the initiative, Zain presented students with actual operational challenges in various domains, including artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), digital security, business continuity, accessibility and corporate compliance. Participating students analysed these briefs to build functional

SOUTH AFRICA 11:31

Dolphin Telecoms launches cross-border MVNO for African expats in South Africa

Dolphin Telecoms South Africa has launched an MVNO to offer affordable connectivity to people living, working, studying or traveling in South Africa while maintaining ties with their home countries. Following a successful soft launch, full commercial operations will start on 05 August on the Cell C network. Dolphin Telecoms launch packages include 10 GB of data for ZAR 99, 20 GB for ZAR 189, unlimited voice calls for ZAR 299, and a 90-day unlimited WhatsApp plan.

MEXICO 11:31

Pena Alonso named Indra Mexico country manager

Spain's state-backed ICT and defence group Indra has appointed Jose Ramon Pena Alonso as country manager for Mexico, tasking him with leading a new phase of growth and consolidation in the market. Peña Alonso will focus on generating value for clients, expanding business opportunities and strengthening the group's technological capabilities, said the company.

CAMEROON 11:22

Camtel offers 115 youth internships

Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) has accepted an initial cohort of 115 academic and professional internships in partnership with the ministry of higher education. It aims to bolster youth employability and foster digital skills. This follows an agreement signed by Camtel and the ministry on 03 June. Recruitment and implementation are coordinated by the National Observatory of Professions for Higher Education Graduates.

GHANA 11:16

MTN Ghana commissions ICT and robotics centre for new Asafo asic School

The MTN Ghana Foundation has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art GHS 946,189.71 ICT and robotics centre at the New Asafo M/A Basic School in the Asokwa Municipality of Kumasi. The facility aims to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and expand digital learning opportunities for young pupils in the region. The hub will serve around 270 pupils at New Asafo M/A Basic, while also offering access to pupils from surrounding basic schools in the Kumasi Metropolis.

EUROPE 11:15

Latest two Galileo satellites enter service

The European Space Agency (ESA) said two new satellites have officially joined Europe's Galileo satellite navigation constellation, boosting system resilience and data continuity for billions of users worldwide. The satellites, dubbed SAT 33 and SAT 34, were launched on 17 December from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana and have since undergone months of in-orbit testing and validation.

MIDDLE EAST 11:08

ZainTech offers Cohesity's Aspire managed services

Zain Group digital products arm ZainTech is to offer Cohesity's Aspire Managed Service Provider (MSP) products to enterprise clients in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Under the Cohesity Aspire Partner Programme, ZainTech will provide a fully managed Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) powered by the Cohesity Data Cloud for sovereign-ready, always-on enterprise environments.

AFRICA 11:00

MTN sponsors migration seminar

MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita has told the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation winter seminar that long-term prosperity will depend less on how Africa manages migration, and more on its ability to expand economic opportunity, strengthen regional integration and enable broader participation across societies. MTN is a sponsor of the seminar, which brought together leaders from government, business, the diplomatic corps, academia and civil society to discuss the relationship between migration and regional

UNITED KINGDOM 10:40

Samsung promotes foldables with immersive London pub experience

Samsung has opened an immersive London pub experience inspired by the recent launch of its Galaxy Z foldable devices. The pub features a folded bar, and serves a bespoke drinks menu inspired by the new foldable devices - The Soho Sipper inspired by the Galaxy Z Fold8; The City Pour inspired by the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra; and The Shoreditch Pint inspired by the Galaxy Z Flip8.

FRANCE 10:37

Orange France hails quality recognition from QoS report on FTTH networks

French operator Orange has highlighted its leading performance in the eighth edition of the QoS (Quality of Service) report on FTTH networks published by telecom authority Arcep, covering the six months to March. The study's indicators are based on data collected from infrastructure operators and ISPs active on their networks. At infrastructure level, the report identifies the worst-performing FTTH networks in France based on failure rates. It also assesses ISPs' compliance with industry practices when inst

GLOBAL 10:24

Amazon adds Luna to Prime Video on Fire TVs; plans AI overhaul of video service

Amazon has announced the launch of the Luna cloud gaming on Prime Video on Fire TVs in the US and UK from 23 July. Prime Video subscribers can access Luna through a new 'Games' tab and start playing on their TV using a controller or phone. Luna is included at no additional cost for Prime members. Users get access to an extensive library including games such as EA Sports FC and Hogwarts Legacy. 

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