Apple TV and Apple One prices go up in US
UNITED STATES 07:35

Apple TV and Apple One prices go up in US

Apple has raised the price of an Apple TV subscription in the US to USD 14.99 per month for new subscribers, up from USD 12.99. Existing customers will be given one month's notice of the increase. An annual Apple TV subscription has gone up by USD 20 to USD 119. An individual subscription to the Apple One bundle, which includes Apple TV, costs USD 2 more at USD 21.95.

Fastweb to raise price of more mobile plans by up to EUR 2/mth next month
ITALY 07:27

Fastweb to raise price of more mobile plans by up to EUR 2/mth next month

Italian operator Fastweb (Fastweb + Vodafone) has announced on its website that several more mobile plans in its portfolio will be subject to a price increase of up to EUR 2 a month starting in October. The unilateral price hikes range from EUR 1 to EUR 2 a month and are again being justified by the need to continue offering the best network quality and services to meet customer needs.

Optus commits to First Nations media through Beyond 3% deal with SBS, NITV
AUSTRALIA 07:24

Optus commits to First Nations media through Beyond 3% deal with SBS, NITV

Australian telecommunications operator Optus and National Indigenous Television (NITV), part of the SBS network, have signed a 2-year partnership deal under the Beyond 3% initiative. The agreement supports Optus' commitment to allocate 3 percent of its consumer brand spending to First Nations media.

Tele Columbus merges human resources and communications divisions
GERMANY 07:22

Tele Columbus merges human resources and communications divisions

German operator Tele Columbus said it is merging its human resources and communications divisions. The aim is to move towards flatter hierarchies and a more agile organisation and to develop the company's leadership culture. Danja Frech will assume overall responsibility for both areas as chief human resources & communication officer, overseeing strategic and operational businesses, effective on 01 September.

Italy to fine 'distracted' pedestrians crossing roads - report
ITALY 07:14

Italy to fine 'distracted' pedestrians crossing roads - report

Italy will fine pedestrians who cross roads while using mobile phones under a draft update to the national highway code designed to cut distraction-related accidents. The offence, set to be approved by mid-October, carries penalties of at least EUR 75 and also covers other handheld electronics such as laptops, tablets and digital cameras.

Italy's Optima Mobile tops 650,000 customers
ITALY 06:50

Italy's Optima Mobile tops 650,000 customers

Italian MVNO Optima Mobile said it reached 650,000 active telephony (mobile and fibre) users at the end of 2025, plus a further 200,000 energy customers, supported by the expansion of its commercial network and digital channels coupled with a more integrated offering. Revenues were up 16.9 percent year on year to EUR 430.7 million, with EBITDA coming in at EUR 72.7 million and net profit at EUR 3.8 million.

LG Uplus joins Wonderjoy Travel Alliance
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:15

LG Uplus joins Wonderjoy Travel Alliance

South Korean operator LG Uplus has joined global telecom cooperation platform Wonderjoy Travel Alliance and completed a pilot service in Japan. LG Uplus plans to launch the service officially later this year, allowing customers to access discounts and other benefits from local partners in areas such as shopping, sightseeing and transportation while travelling overseas.

Pakistani government, Google strike deal to boost AI use, digital skills, IT exports
PAKISTAN 05:19

Pakistani government, Google strike deal to boost AI use, digital skills, IT exports

The Government of Pakistan and Google have signed an agreement to support digital transformation, develop digital skills and expand the use of AI across several sectors. The agreement also includes measures aimed at increasing Pakistan's IT exports and growing the country's digital economy to USD 30 billion by 2030. The agreement covers Google Career Certificates, access to Gemini and other AI tools for students, the establishment of an AI Centre of Excellence, support for mobile application and gaming deve

The week in telecom: Meta pays up, SKT and MTN monetise data centres, and mobile network-sharing in demand
GLOBAL 30 AUG

The week in telecom: Meta pays up, SKT and MTN monetise data centres, and mobile network-sharing in demand

The week's top news was undoubtedly Meta's mega legal settlement with US states, but that story surely has longer to play. In the telecom world, the growing demands for network reslience are leading to new forms of spectrum licensing and network sharing in multiple markets, while SK Telecom and MTN were among the latest to refine their AI data centre strategies. 

TTK appoints new deputy CEO for information security
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 30 AUG

TTK appoints new deputy CEO for information security

Russian operator TTK said it has appointed Alexander Umansky as deputy CEO responsible for information security. At TTK, Umansky will be in charge of developing the company's information security strategy and implementing a unified information security policy, monitoring data security for its telecommunications networks and information systems, and building architecture for information security support and management systems. He is tasked with developing the company's information security product portfolio,

Vodafone Ukraine revenues rise 11% in H1
UKRAINE 30 AUG

Vodafone Ukraine revenues rise 11% in H1

Revenues at Vodafone Ukraine totaled UAH 14.95 billion in the first half of this year, up by 11 percent year-on-year. The main driver of growth remains the mobile business, with revenues from mobile services lifted by higher consumption of data services. Another contribution to growth was the development of its fixed business.

MTS to improve connection quality on trains
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 30 AUG

MTS to improve connection quality on trains

Russian operator MTS will improve mobile connection quality on long-distance trains by integrating telecom equipment into carriages together with the company FPC, Russia's national passenger rail carrier. They have launched a joint project to carry out the improvements.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 30 AUG

Yandex launches MVNO Yandex SIM with range of AI functions

Russian internet company Yandex has introduced its new service, Yandex SIM, calling it a next-generation MVNO with AI capabilities built into the calling service. It combines familiar operator functions with an AI assistant that helps analyse conversations, protect against fraud and eventually be able to tailor plans to a user's needs.

POLAND 30 AUG

Polish telecom market has limited potential to expand user base - PMR

The Polish telecommunications market has limited potential for further growth in its user base and will increasingly transition to a phase of maximising customer value, reports PAP Biznes, citing a report by PMR Market Experts by Hume's. According to the company, bundling remains one of the most important trends.

POLAND 30 AUG

Enspirion deploys Tetra network for photovoltaic farm Polenergia Rajkowy

Polish company Enspirion, a subsidiary of power company Energa, has deployed a Tetra network for the photovoltaic farm Polenergia Rajkowy in the Pomeriania region. As part of a project implemented for the company Polenergia, Enspirion delivered and launched a complete critical communications service at the Rajkowy Main Receiving Point (GPO), which serves the photovoltaic farm. The service is based on Tetra technology, including a radiotelephone operating within the dispatch communications network, the neces

CZECH REPUBLIC 30 AUG

Vodafone Czechia raises prices by 7% on average

Vodafone Czech Republic has announced that it plans to introduce price adjustments, reports Mobilmania.zive.cz. The operator is raising the price of mobile and fixed internet tariffs. The increases are not uniform in rate. The average hike should be 7 percent, according to the operator, but for some lower tier tariffs, it will be disproportionately high and reach up to 10 percent. Fixed internet will be up to 20 percent dearer

SLOVAKIA 30 AUG

Slovak Telekom offers AI assistant to other operators' customers

Slovak Telekom has launched a communication campaign and a series of educational activities concerning artificial intelligence for schools and parents. One year after the launch of its 'Magenta AI' assistant, and following the introduction of its own devices with AI, namely the T Phone 3 Pro, T Phone 3 and T Tablet 2, the operator is offers the assistant to any customer free, including subscribers of other operators. The Magenta AI assistant was already available to Slovak Telekom's customers.

BRAZIL 30 AUG

Giga+ Fibra allocates BRL 100 million to boost service quality

Brazilian regional telecom provider Giga+ Fibra is funnelling BRL 100 million into its operations throughout 2026 to enhance customer service infrastructure and deepen market penetration across the state of Ceara, reported O Povo. Rather than launching operations in new cities, CEO Roger Sole noted that the firm's primary objective is capturing a larger share of existing markets. Giga+ currently holds a 14 percent average market share across its service areas, rising to 15 percent in Fortaleza. It currently

HUNGARY 30 AUG

Hungarian telecom firms run target back-to-school promotions

As the school year approaches, mobile operators in Hungary are rolling out strategies to onboard younger users, reported HWSW. Yettel Hungary is promoting low-cost prepaid cards as an entry point for young users before transitioning them to lucrative monthly subscription plans. Yettel also supports digital readiness through its ProSuli and TudatosNet education initiatives.

MOZAMBIQUE 30 AUG

Visabeira secures majority control of TV Cabo in Mozambique

Mozambique's Competition Regulatory Authority (ARC) has approved Visabeira Mozambique's acquisition of a 30 percent stake in TV Cabo from state-owned operator Tmcel without any objection, reported MZ News. This transaction elevates Visabeira's existing 50 percent holding to an 80 percent controlling stake, while Tmcel divests its share in the telecommunications and multimedia provider. The ARC cleared the deal after concluding it will not significantly impede effective market competition for fixed electroni

EASTERN EUROPE 30 AUG

United Group posts double-digit revenue growth in H1

United Group has reported that revenue climbed 11 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026 to EUR 1.45 billion, while adjusted EBITDAal advanced 12 percent to EUR 487.5 million, maintaining a steady 33.6 percent margin. Higher operational earnings paired with a 14 percent drop in capital expenditures to EUR 293.1 million more than doubled cash conversion to EUR 194.5 million.

PORTUGAL 30 AUG

Next-generation networks power 96% of Portugal's fixed-line connections in Q2

Next-generation networks including optical fibre, cable TV and fixed mobile systems accounted for 95.8 percent of all fixed-line telephone connections in the second quarter of 2026 in Portugal, marking a 1.2 percentage point increase year-over-year. Traditional analogue lines dropped sharply by 31.9 percent, shrinking to just 1.9 percent of the total market share, according to Anacom data.

BRAZIL 30 AUG

Alibaba Cloud expands into South America with first cloud region in Brazil

Alibaba Cloud has inaugurated its first South American cloud region in Brazil, backed by two new data centres designed to deliver low-latency, resilient local infrastructure. Following its Mexico launch in 2025, this expansion brings Alibaba's global availability network to 106 zones in 31 regions as part of a major USD 53 billion AI infrastructure commitment. Local enterprises, start-ups and public institutions gain full access to compute, storage, networking, database, big data and security services tailo

BRAZIL 30 AUG

TIM Brasil upgrades 1,200 sites in Brasilia and Salvador

TIM Brasil has upgraded approximately 1,200 mobile network sites across Brasilia and Salvador as part of its ongoing national infrastructure modernisation programme. The programme involves partner agreements with Nokia and Huawei and integrates advanced AI and automation to enhance network efficiency and capacity.

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