Kyivstar launches eSIMs for data roaming
UKRAINE 14:49

Kyivstar launches eSIMs for data roaming

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar launched an eSIM offer for mobile internet when roaming. It works in 38 countries for mobile Internet without a regular subscription, with customers paying only for selected data packages. 

AzInTelecom joins FIRST
AZERBAIJAN 14:47

AzInTelecom joins FIRST

Azerbaijan operator AzInTelecom, a subsidiary of Azcon Holding, has become a member of FIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams), an international cybersecurity organisation. As a result, AzInTelecom has been recognised by FIRST as the sectoral Computer Incident Response Centre for Azerbaijan's transport sector and has been granted "Transport CERT" team status. As part of the membership process, the team's activities were assessed in accordance with the SIM3 model, and its compliance with intern

Azercell starts carrier billing for Steam credit
AZERBAIJAN 14:45

Azercell starts carrier billing for Steam credit

Azerbaijan operator Azercell has launched Steam Top-Ups, becoming the first mobile operator in the country to offer direct top-ups for the online gaming platform from a mobile balance. The service allows subscribers to add funds to their Steam balance without any additional fees or 18 percent VAT. No bank card or any other payment method is required, they can just enter their Steam account in the Azercell app and select the amount they want to add. The payment is then charged directly to their mobile accoun

MTS to accept digital rubles on payment service
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:36

MTS to accept digital rubles on payment service

Russian operator MTS announced that starting 01 September customers will be able to pay for goods and services with the digital ruble in the My MTS mobile app and the MTS online shop.  The digital ruble is a new form of national currency, equivalent to the regular ruble - the official Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). A digital ruble account is opened on the Bank of Russia platform, and customers can manage it through the app of a bank connected to the platform. The digital ruble is issued and secured b

MTN Group partners with UAE-backed group to expand data centre business in Africa
AFRICA 14:35

MTN Group partners with UAE-backed group to expand data centre business in Africa

MTN Group has set up the company Africa Data Hub Holding to invest in data centres and related infrastructure in Africa. The new subsidiary was created following a strategic partnership with an unnamed UAE-backed data centre investment platform, according to a disclosure in MTN's interim report for the first half of 2026. No financial details of the new venture were disclosed, but MTN said it expects the company to build on its existing data centre footprint across the continent to expand its digital infras

Firsty works on new financing round to support sponsored roaming service
NETHERLANDS 14:24

Firsty works on new financing round to support sponsored roaming service

The Dutch start-up Firsty has reached 1.2 million users for its eSim roaming service, with access to around 600 mobile networks in 170 countries. Revenues at the company started three years ago are growing ten-fold each year, the founders Vince Vissers and Gauthier Thierens said in an interview with the paper Algemeen Dagblad. The growth is supported by EUR 6.2 million in capital raised to date from private investors, including former managers from Mollie, Booking, Uber, Vodafone and Adyen, the Dutch Founde

Over half Polish businesses use services from Orange
POLAND 14:03

Over half Polish businesses use services from Orange

Some 55 percent of Polish businesses are connected to at least one service from Orange for enterprises, said the operator citing a study from the company PBS Sopot. That includes 51.3 percent of companies using Orange fixed telephony services (PSTN, ISDN and others), 47.2 percent with fixed internet services (fibre, xDSL) from Orange, and 34.6 percent of businesses using its mobile services, including voice, mobile internet and M2M services.

Mistral AI and Humain partner to accelerate sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA 14:01

Mistral AI and Humain partner to accelerate sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia

Mistral AI and Saudi technology firm Humain have signed a strategic agreement to build sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure, develop localized frontier models, and deploy custom enterprise solutions across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will co-develop advanced AI models tailored to local requirements, prioritizing applications in cybersecurity and voice processing. A core technical objective is the creation of frontier models optimize

Beeline Russia launches Premium mobile plans with priority network access
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:00

Beeline Russia launches Premium mobile plans with priority network access

Russian operator Beeline is launching a premium mobile offer including three plans — Premium M, Premium L and Premium XL. The offer includes premium service, enhanced security, cheap roaming and digital services, and the ability to share privileges with family numbers. One of the key features is priority access to the Beeline network during peak periods, such as in the metro, arenas and other crowded areas.

Toya Group's annual revenues increase 8%
POLAND 13:51

Toya Group's annual revenues increase 8%

Revenues of Polish operator Toya Group rose to PLN 373.6 million in 2025, up by 7.9 percent year-on-year, reports Telko.in from a corporate filing in the national register. Income from telecommunications services amounted to PLN 255.9 million, up by 4.1 percent, while operating costs grew by 3.8 percent to PLN 305.5 million. EBITDA at the group reached PLN 110.1 million, up by 16.1 percent, and the net profit rose 20.1 percent to PLN 74.7 million.

Omantel's Otech teams up with Remedy on AI-driven workforce analytics
OMAN 13:49

Omantel's Otech teams up with Remedy on AI-driven workforce analytics

Otech, the technology arm of Omantel, has partnered with startup Remedy, an alumnus of Omantel Innovation Labs, to launch RISE Talent, an AI-powered enterprise platform for strategic planning and performance management. TBy deploying the platform internally, Otech will leverage its capabilities to align strategic Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) across organisational tiers while optimizing human capital through enhanced recruitment, competency frameworks, talent development, and career pathway management.

Plus launches back-to-school promo on Samsung A57
POLAND 13:48

Plus launches back-to-school promo on Samsung A57

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, introduced a promotion on devices for the new school year. The smartwatch Locon Watch Luna as well as the Locon Watch Goat are offered for PLN 749 each when buying on installments under a 12-month contract. The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone also is reduced by PLN 500 to PLN 1,999.

LITHUANIA 13:47

Almost 10% of mobile base stations still out after storm in Lithuania

Lithuanian telecommunications regulator RRT announced that 516 base stations still were out of order on 24 August after the heavy storm which hit the country on 23 August. Around 6,000 base stations are available across the country normally. As operators continued to restore connectivity, 179 base stations on the Telia Lithuania network were out of service, 168 base stations on Tele2 Lithuania and 169 base stations at Bite Lithuania weren't operational on 24 August. About 55,000 users were still without mob

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:45

MTS Group revenues up 9% in Q2

Revenues of Russia's MTS Group grew to RUB 213.5 billion in the second quarter of this year, up by 9.2 percent year-on-year after higher income from both fixed and mobile services, and in the B2B and public sector segments. OIBDA at the group reached RUB 84.6 billion, up by 16.3 percent, and the net profit totaled RUB 66.9 billion, or 24 times more than the RUB 2.8 billion a year earlier thanks to lower financing expense and the sale of a stake in a subsidiary.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:10

3 UK invites Londoners to 'Let Fun In' with soundboard installation

3 UK has partnered with DJ Woody Cook to launch a new giant interactive soundboard installation in central London as part of its new marketing campaign. 'The Raving Slabs' installation invites commuters to 'Let Fun In' with the giant, playable soundboard hidden in the pavement. Londoners can create their own track from a sound selection created by DJ Woody; or use samples from The Donnas 'Dancing With Myself', which is used in 3 UK's latest TV ad. 

BAHRAIN 13:04

Zain Bahrain runs tech financing scheme with Sharaf DG

Zain Bahrain has partnered with retailer Sharaf DG Bahrain to offer post-paid customers flexible instalment options to pay for electronics and home appliances. The service is integrated with the Zain mobile app under the company's expanded Partner Voucher Program and lets eligible users generate shopping vouchers valued up to BHD 600. Customers can redeem the vouchers at Sharaf DG stores for smartphones, laptops, televisions, gaming gear, wearables and household appliances, then repay the balance through fi

OMAN 12:53

Omantel and GalaxySpace explore next-generation satellite connectivity

Omantel has partnered with commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite provider GalaxySpace to explore next-generation satellite connectivity opportunities in Oman. Their agreement establishes a framework to evaluate how LEO-based satellite technologies can integrate into Omantel's existing network infrastructure to serve consumer, enterprise and government sectors. They will initiate proof-of-concept projects, technical evaluations and service scenario assessments to test the performance, feasibility and co

UNITED KINGDOM 12:52

Freshwave delivers mobile connectivity for Peterborough Court

Freshwave Group, UK-based connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider, is working with smart building infrastructure company TCM to deliver in-building mobile connectivity to the Peterborough Court office development on Fleet Street, London. Freshwave has installed their 'Omni Network' small cell system throughout the landlord areas, which supports all mobile network operators. 

IRELAND 12:44

Eir sees 24% increase in mobile data demand at summer events

Eir has reported a 24.4 percent increase in mobile data usage at six major summer events compared to 2025, covering concerts, festivals and cultural events. The 'All Together Now' event saw the biggest increase in mobile data usage at 40 percent, while with mobile data demand was up 25 percent at Malahide Castle, 24 percent higher at Kaleidoscope, 19 percent more at Marlay Park, 17 percent greater at Bloom, and up 8 percent at St Anne's Park.

GLOBAL 12:40

Motorola Solutions completes USD 1.5 bln takeover of counter-drone specialist D-Fend

Motorola Solutions said it has finalised the USD 1.5 billion takeover of US-based counter-drone technology vendor D-Fend Solutions. D-Fend supplies advanced counter-unmanned aerial systems designed to detect and neutralise drone threats on behalf of public safety and enterprise clients. Upon detecting a rogue UAV, D-Fend's EnforceAir platform activates an RF override technology to gain control of the vehicle so that can be landed safely. This method is designed to avoid disruption to local connectivity for

INDIA 12:36

Tata Communications brings 5G to new Sierra.ev

Tata Communications announced it is bringing 5G connectivity to the new Sierra.ev car launched in July by sister company Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles. The 5G cellular connectivity is built in to the new electric car as part of its software, using Tata Communications MOVE Connected Vehicle Platform. The mobile network connection will support in-vehicle services such as content streaming and subscription services, as well as over-the-air updates for car systems and safety features such as emergency calls, r

EUROPE 12:33

Finnish consortium awarded EUR 5 million grant for military-grade 5G and 6G research

The Finnish defence ministry has awarded EUR 4.8 million (USD 5.6 milion) to a consortium led by the University of Oulu to develop 5G and 6G technologies for military defence applications in the Arctic. The Arctic 6G Systems Testing and Development Programme is funded by the Ministry of Defence as part of a regional initiative focused on broader government spending in northern Finland. The University of Oulu will take part in the project together with Nokia Defense, Telia and VTT Technical Research Centre o

SLOVAKIA 12:24

Orange Slovakia signs 10-year renewable energy deal with new solar plant

Orange Slovakia announced plans to start using renewable electricity generated by a new solar power plant in Central Slovakia. The operator will purchase electricity from renewable sources from the plant for at least the next ten years. The supply will be provided by the company Enery under a ten-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), under which it will supply Orange with a total of 125,030 MWh of renewable electricity. The long-term agreement will help Orange better predict energy costs and at the

POLAND 12:22

Nexera takeover by Orange, APG approved by EU

The European Commission announced that it cleared the acquisition of Polish wholesale operator Nexera by Orange and the Dutch pensions fund investor APG Asset Management. The EU authority found that the takeover would not raise competition concerns, as the merged entity will continue to face competition from other wholesale broadband access players, including Fiberhost, PSO, Vectra and Tauron. The companies' activities are complementary, with limited geographic overlap.

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