Everbridge expands Estonian SMS public warning system
ESTONIA 14:59

Everbridge expands Estonian SMS public warning system

Everbridge announced the next phase of Estonia's nationwide public warning modernisation initiative, adding end-to-end cell broadcast capabilities across government agencies and all three mobile network operators in the country. The project represents the first planned deployment of a new microservices-based cell broadcast platform from Everbridge, designed to support scalable and resilient national public warning operations. The enhancement includes hybrid functionality combining Location-Based SMS (LB-SMS

Georgian mobile operators book 9% higher sales in Q1
GEORGIA 14:57

Georgian mobile operators book 9% higher sales in Q1

Revenues at the three Georgian mobile operators, Magticom, Sliknet and Cellfie, totaled GEL 230.6 million in the first quarter of this year, reports Apny.ge. Their combined turnover grew by 9 percent year-on-year. Magticom led by revenues (GEL 109.2 million), followed by Silknet (GEL 79.4 million) and Cellfie (GEL 41.4 million). The subscriber base of Magticom was 2.4 million, Silknet totaled 2.1 million, and Cellfie followed with 1.3 million.  

Viva Armenia reports mobile service revenues of AMD 14.6 bln in Q1
ARMENIA 14:53

Viva Armenia reports mobile service revenues of AMD 14.6 bln in Q1

Viva Armenia said it generated revenues from mobile services of AMD 14.58 billion in the first quarter of this year. Voice contributed AMD 2.537 billion, while data services were worth AMD 8.001 billion in turnover. OIBDA from the services reached AMD 7.874 billion, while Viva's capital expenditure amounted to AMD 2.601 billion. 

Rostelecom launches smart TV solution based on Aurora OS
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:47

Rostelecom launches smart TV solution based on Aurora OS

Russian national operator Rostelecom has introduced a local smart TV solution based on the Aurora OS, developed by the company Open Mobile Solutions, a subsidiary of Rostelecom. The operator also introduced prototypes of Russian TV sets based on the Aurora OS during the exhibition Digital Industry for Industrial Russia taking place in Nizhny-Novgorod. The new platform is designed to offer a local alternative to the foreign platforms used on most TVs for sale in Russia.

Deutsche Telekom joins public sector cloud framework contract
GERMANY 14:09

Deutsche Telekom joins public sector cloud framework contract

Deutsche Telekom has started to provide its T Cloud Public platform to public sector organisations in Germany. The service is provided under the framework contract awarded by GovTech Deutschland, representing public sector bodies in Germany, to the IT services provider Bechtle. The Telekom cloud platform and AI infrastructure is available for federal, state and local authorities via Bechtle's multi-cloud broker portal, without individual tendering procedures and under defined conditions.

Eolo launches campaign spotlighting rural digital divide
ITALY 13:46

Eolo launches campaign spotlighting rural digital divide

Italian rural broadband provider Eolo has launched a new advertising campaign highlighting the impact of poor internet connectivity in underserved areas. The campaign, entitled "Il Silenzio dei Disconnessi" ("The Silence of the Disconnected"), uses a horror film-inspired narrative to depict the challenges faced by people living and working in areas with unreliable or absent internet access.

Megafon deploys 5G network for Nizhny-Novgorod fair
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:42

Megafon deploys 5G network for Nizhny-Novgorod fair

Russian operator Megafon said it deployed a 5G network in the commercial exhibition area in downtown of Nizhny-Novgorod. The conference Digital Industry for Industrial Russia takes place there. Details on which spectrum bands are used for the 5G network were not provided; commercial 5G services are not yet available in Russia.

Tele2 Latvia invests in new service centre in Liepaja
LATVIA 13:40

Tele2 Latvia invests in new service centre in Liepaja

Tele2 Latvia plans to invest EUR 120,000 in the launch of its new service centre in the city of Liepaja, reports Db.lv. The 67-m2 shop is based in the commercial centre Ostmala and is the third outlet deployed under a new design concept. Two current service centres of Tele2 will be closed in the city.

Brasscom estimates ICT sector contributes over 7% of Brazil GDP
BRAZIL 13:39

Brasscom estimates ICT sector contributes over 7% of Brazil GDP

Brazil's ICT reached a market value of BRL 919.7 billion in 2025, a 15 percent increase, and contributed 7.2 percent to national GDP, according to an annual report from the industry group Brasscom. Future investments between 2026 and 2029 are projected to hit BRL 2.0 trillion. Cloud and AI technology are expected to attract the largest shares, with BRL 765.6 billion and BRL 736.6 billion, respectively, and anticipated annual growth rates of 21 percent and 20 percent. Data centres are also slated for a BRL 2

Plus offers free Samsung smartwatch, 6 months eSim with S26 purchase
POLAND 13:35

Plus offers free Samsung smartwatch, 6 months eSim with S26 purchase

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has introduced a promotion for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series of smartphones. Customers buying one of the phones receive a Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic free, as well as an additional eSIM with free use for six months.

Lithuanian telecom market grows 8% in Q1
LITHUANIA 13:25

Lithuanian telecom market grows 8% in Q1

Lithuanian telecommunications revenues totaled EUR 236.53 million in the first quarter of this year, up by 7.53 percent year-on-year, according to a study from the national regulator RRT. Data  services generated 65.02 percent of all revenues (EUR 153.79 million), as the mobile data traffic increased 25.59 percent to 592.27 PB on Lithuanian networks. The amount of SIMs used for 5G services reached 1.107 million, up by 75.15 percent.

Netia offers FTTR solution in apartment buildings
POLAND 13:24

Netia offers FTTR solution in apartment buildings

Polish operator Netia has introduced FTTR (Fibre To The Room) to its customers living in apartment buildings. The solution is based on Wi-Fi 7 equipment to strengthen the internet signal throughout the home. It costs PLN 15 monthly subscription for customers connected to plans with 1 or 2 Gbps. Netia claims it is the only operator in Poland offering the solution, which is based on a dual-band Huawei router and extender. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:20

Megafon upgrades 4G network in Moscow region

Russian operator Megafon has upgraded its mobile network in the Moscow region, with new base stations deployed and existing sites upgraded in 12 municipalities. Broadband at up to 100 Mbps has become available there, in Orekhovo-Zuyevo, Sergiyev-Posad, Odintsovo, Korolyov, Domodedovo, Solnechnegorsk, Balashikha and other placess. Additional spectrum has been aggregated on the LTE network, and the upgraded base stations support VoLTE and MIMO 2X2 technologies.

GLOBAL 13:19

R&M intros expanded HEC-QR fibre line-up and Lunar distribution box

Electrical materials vendor R&M said it is introducing additional HEC-QR connector fibre-optic cables targeting outdoor plant use cases. It is also introducing a new small-format fibre distribution box, dubbed Lunar, with pre-terminated assembly. The latter product will have its formal premiere at the Anga Com 2026 event from 19 to 21 May, in Cologne, Germany.

SPAIN 13:13

Telefonica, Sony test ultra-fast 5G mmWave at Madrid venue

Telefonica has teamed up with Sony to carry out a pilot of 5G-based broadcast technology at Madrid's Movistar Arena (formerly Palacio de los Deportes). The partners used the 26 GHz millimetre wave band to achieve significantly higher speeds and reliability than conventional 5G networks, supporting data-intensive professional uses alongside connectivity for thousands of attendees.

AFRICA 13:04

MTN Group says Africa poised to lead in global digital finance evolution

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has expressed optimism about Africa's role in shaping the future of global finance, stating the continent is well positioned to lead the next phase of digital financial transformation. Mupita made the remarks at the sidelines of the 3i Africa Summit in Accra. He said Africa's rapid progress in mobile money and digital financial services provides a strong foundation for the continent to transition to a more advanced and integrated digital finance ecosystem. 

NAMIBIA 12:59

MTC opens temporary shop in Okuryangava while building permanent one

Namibian operator MTC has announced that it has commissioned a temporary, containerised mobile home structure in Okuryangava, Katutura, as part of a broader programme to expand its footprint and bring services closer to high-density areas. It is projected to serve residents for the next four months in its current location, while MTC is busy with the construction of a more permanent fixture, pending approval and compliance, within the same locality by the end of September 2026. Tim Ekandjo, chief marketing,

BAHRAIN 12:50

Batelco launches 'Postpaid World' plans with international data and calls

Batelco by Beyon has brought in the 'Postpaid World' unified mobile plan starting at BHD 15 per month, letting customers use their plan's data and minutes both locally and internationally with no extra roaming fees. It has been developed with frequent travelers, GCC commuters and business professionals in mind. Postpaid World incorporates roaming directly within the core plan at fixed monthly charges.

ETHIOPIA 12:45

Ethiopian government plans to launch national cloud within 24 months

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced at the opening of the Data Sovereignty Summit that the national cloud infrastructure could launch within eighteen to 24 months. It will integrate information systems from sectors including agriculture, trade, investment and media, resolving problems caused by fragmented information systems, and improving access to organised and reliable national data. 

SPAIN 12:42

Digital Realty boosts Mediterranean capacity with first Barcelona data centre

Digital Realty has inaugurated its first data centre in Barcelona, expanding its presence on the Iberian Peninsula and reinforcing its digital infrastructure across the Mediterranean. The facility, known as BCN1, is located in the Sant Adrià de Besòs innovation district and is designed to meet surging demand for next-generation technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Digital Realty said the launch positions Barcelona alongside Madrid, Marseille, Athens, Heraklion, Rome and Lisbon a

GLOBAL 12:34

Vecima prepares for June quarter resurgence as fiscal Q3 revenues stabilise

Canadian vendor Vecima Networks says it is targeting a major growth resurgence in its final fiscal quarter to end-June, having reported flat revenues for the third quarter to 31 March. Revenues reached CAD 64.8 million, marginally higher than CAD 64.0 million one year earlier, but were reduced by 12 percent from the second quarter. Net losses reached CAD 200,000, contrasting with last year's CAD 1.2 million profit, after Vecima recouped CAD 235,000 through offsets on income tax.

SOUTH AFRICA 12:26

AFree TV launches free streaming service in South Africa on Sentech's Freevision platform

AFree TV, a new free-to-view streaming platform dedicated to showcasing large-scale African content, has launched its services in South Africa, MyBroadband reported. Powered by Sentech's Freevision Play over-the-top (OTT) platform, the service provides viewers worldwide with access to diverse African programming. Sentech said Afree TV brings together African broadcasters and content owners to amplify material from the continent on a global stage. It is a free, ad-supported television (FAST) service. 

BAHRAIN 12:16

STC Bahrain launches Mastercard's Click to Pay

STC Bahrain has announced the launch of Mastercard's Click to Pay service on the My STC BH app, letting customers pay bills, purchase add-ons, or buy digital gift cards with just one click. Mastercard's Click to Pay offers online checkout by eliminating manual card entry. Users can safely store multiple credit or debit cards, choosing their preferred payment method at checkout.

SPAIN 12:15

Telefonica's Movistar Plus restructures to boost content and growth

Telefonica has reorganised the editorial structure of its Movistar Plus pay-TV platform with the stated aim of driving growth, expanding content production and improving coordination across the service. The platform, which has dropped the "+" from its branding, said the overhaul will serve to strengthen its business focus and enhance the overall customer experience.

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