Cetin Group repays EUR 417 mln term loan early
EASTERN EUROPE 15:00

Cetin Group repays EUR 417 mln term loan early

Cetin Group, the wholesale infrastructure operator in eastern Europe, announced the full repayment of its EUR 417 million term loan facility, which was originally due to mature in November of this year. The repayment was funded through an intra-group loan, following a successful refinancing at PPF TMT Holdco 2, the parent company of Cetin Group. Cetin Group said that it maintains its leverage position thanks to the strong liquidity and financial flexibility of the PPF Group.

Orange data analytics venture Hexadone acquires French start-up Hyvilo  
FRANCE 14:58

Orange data analytics venture Hexadone acquires French start-up Hyvilo  

Hexadone, a French venture backed by Orange and Banque des Territoires, has agreed to acquire Hyvilo, a French start-up founded at the end of 2020 in Besancon. Hyvilo's software development expertise helps clients extract value from their data and break down information silos to improve operational performance. Its data management platform addresses the specific needs of different organisations and sectors, such as local authorities and real estate asset specialists.

Intermedia Showcases AI-Driven Cloud Communications and No-Cost Migration Program at MWC Barcelona 2026
GLOBAL 14:57

Intermedia Showcases AI-Driven Cloud Communications and No-Cost Migration Program at MWC Barcelona 2026

Intermedia Intelligent Communications will join the Netherlands Pavilion at MWC Barcelona 2026 to demonstrate how its AI-powered cloud platform and no-cost migration program help service providers and MVNOs modernize legacy communications, simplify operations, and accelerate revenue growth.

Sky Mobile to raise prices by GBP 1.50 per month for existing customers
UNITED KINGDOM 14:56

Sky Mobile to raise prices by GBP 1.50 per month for existing customers

UK MVNO Sky Mobile announced plans to increase monthly prices for the majority of its existing customers by GBP 1.50 from 14 February. The company noted that this is the first price hike for in-contract customers in seven years, and it's also less than most other major mobile providers. Out-of-bundle tariffs will be unchanged. 

Pasek joins Extreme Networks board
UNITED STATES 14:55

Pasek joins Extreme Networks board

Extreme Networks has announced the addition to its board of directors of Ron Pasek, an experienced executive who has previously served as Chief Financial Officer and board member for a number of technology companies. He has been tasked with providing strategic, financial and governance oversight to help the company meet its long-range growth targets.

Bite Lithuania completes major network modernisation programme
LITHUANIA 14:50

Bite Lithuania completes major network modernisation programme

Bite Lithuania said that it has completed one of its largest network development projects, at an investment cost of EUR 100 million. The operator disconnected its 3G network, and now runs more than 1,500 base stations across the country, of which around 1,000 with 5G. More than 330 new telecommunications towers were deployed under the programme. All renewed towers include additional batteries enabling to run the network during power outages of up to four hours.

Wi-Fi industry prepares for greater SP 6 GHz adoption, Wi-Fi 8 launch in 2026
GLOBAL 14:48

Wi-Fi industry prepares for greater SP 6 GHz adoption, Wi-Fi 8 launch in 2026

The Wireless Broadband Association has shared its expected trends for the Wi-Fi industry in 2026 and beyond in its annual industry report. Among things to watch out for is accelerated Wi-Fi 7 adoption, tapping strong consumer and enterprise demand for 6 GHz-capable networks and building on existing market momentum from 2025. Citing ABI Research, the association says 2025 shipments of Wi-Fi 7-capable access points are estimated at 66.5 million units, more then doubling 2024's volume of 26.3 million units. Th

Peacock first streamer to use full Dolby picture and sound suite
UNITED STATES 14:46

Peacock first streamer to use full Dolby picture and sound suite

NBCUniversal's Peacock said it has become the streaming platform to integrate Dolby's full suite of picture and sound technology across its portfolio of movie, original and live sports content. Peacock is also the first streamer to announce its commitment to support Dolby's forthcoming Vision 2 and Dolby AC-4 technology, complete with audio personalisation and dialogue enhancement features.

Beyon Money Business added to EazyPay POS network
BAHRAIN 14:44

Beyon Money Business added to EazyPay POS network

Beyon Money Business, part of the Beyon Group, and Eazy Financial Services (EazyPay), a Bahraini payment services provider have integrated Beyon Money Business with EazyPay's POS devices across Bahrain.  The new solution enables merchants to accept contactless digital payments through Beyon Money Business. It is supported by real-time sales insights, reconciliation tools, and analytics designed to help businesses of all sizes, especially SMEs, to operate more efficiently.

Zain Bahrain launches One CX AI customer service platform
BAHRAIN 14:34

Zain Bahrain launches One CX AI customer service platform

Zain Bahrain announced the launch of One CX, a new AI-powered customer service that enables organisations to design, manage, and enhance customer interactions across digital and assisted channels. One CX brings together omni-channel customer engagement platforms with real-time analytics and performance monitoring. These capabilities enable organizations to manage customer interactions more efficiently, gain deeper insight into customer behavior, and continuously improve service quality across all touchpoint

Three Norwegian broadband providers decline to open up networks
NORWAY 14:29

Three Norwegian broadband providers decline to open up networks

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom has announced a consultation an updated proposal for broadband deregulation, with a 10 February deadline for comments. Voluntary opening of Norwegian fibre networks makes it possible to merge several geographic markets, and these are deemed to be moving towards sustainable competition. However, the regional providers Tussa IKT, Tafjord Connect and NEAS are not providing access to their networks voluntarily, and have particularly strong market positions in their areas, so Nk

Lifecell extends 2-year price freeze offer
UKRAINE 14:26

Lifecell extends 2-year price freeze offer

Ukrainian operator Lifecell has extended its promotion for a two-year price freeze. Customers connecting to convergent tariff plans Lifeset L or Lifeset XL over the number porting by 15 February are offered the same subscription rate for two years.

BELARUS 14:16

MTS Belarus starts collection of unused devices for recycling

MTS Belarus started a programme to collect unused devices in its shops. Special boxes for handsets, tablets and small household appliances have been placed in 14 service centres of the operator in Minsk, regional centres, as well as Baranovichi, Borisov, Orsha and Polotsk. The project is planned to expand, with all the collected devices recycled.

MALAWI 14:14

Malawi invites former operators to reapply for licences

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority has invited former licensees (electronic communications, content and postal/courier) whose licenses were revoked between 2015-2025 to apply for review, saying the move is aimed at ensuring fairness and regulatory transparency in the communications sector. The industry regulator announced a 21-day window for individuals and companies whose licences were revoked over the past ten years to apply for reconsideration. The process will allow affected former licensees

UNITED STATES 14:08

Ekinops installs coherent 400G drivers for Kentucky fibre operator MuniNet

MuniNet, a municipal fibre internet provider responsible for infrastructure in western Kentucky, has adopted Ekinops' 400G coherent optical transport to support the roll out of network upgrades. Ekinops said this deployment would ramp up capacity in MuniNet's existing fibre footprint, which supplies wholesale 5G backhaul and cloud connectivity services as well as high-speed broadband. MuniNet selected its product as it believes it is capable of meeting immediate bandwidth appetite while ensuring flexibility

LATVIA 14:07

Arelion restores cable between Latvia and Lithuania

Lithuanian telecommunications regulator RRT said that connectivity over a fibre-optic line connecting the city of Liepaja in Latvia and the town of Sventoji in Lithuania has been restored and is stable. This follows an incident registered on 04 January. The subsea cable belonging to Arelion was damaged, but part of its fibres were unaffected.

UNITED STATES 14:05

AT&T to bring 5G to Mitsubishi's Outlander SUV

AT&T said it has reached an agreement with Mitsubishi Motors North America to add 5G connectivity to the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander, the carmaker's flagship SUV. As a result, drivers will be able to access ultra-fast data speeds, enhanced entertainment options and improved performance, said the partners.

JAPAN 14:02

Net Insight wins GNSS contract from Japanese system integrator Itochu Cable Systems

Swedish company Net Insight said that after a year of successful customer proof-of-concepts, its long-standing system integration partner Itochu Cable Systems has placed an initial order to continue and broaden network-based, GNSS-resilient time synchronisation trials in Japan. Delivery will be made in the first quarter of 2026. Net Insight said Japan standing out as one of the most advanced and strategically significant markets for next-generation mobile and critical infrastructure and that the order is a

QATAR 13:59

Qatar consults on revised radio spectrum fees

Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) launched a public consultation on the proposed update of fees for the use of radio spectrum. This review reflects ongoing advancements in wireless services, the release of new bands following recent World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC-19 and WRC-23), and the increasing demand for radio frequencies. The proposed framework maintains CRA's existing formula-based methodology, which ties fees to key parameters such as bandwidth, frequency band, coverage are

BRAZIL 13:57

Brazil to reduce fixed-line local area codes

Brazil is overhauling its fixed-line telephone system by drastically reducing the number of Local Areas from 4,118 to just 67. This change will align fixed telephony local areas with the existing geographical boundaries of the Numbering Areas (also known as DDD codes, or area codes). Calls between municipalities sharing the same DDD code, which were previously considered long-distance, will now be charged as local calls, lowering call costs for consumers. Users will no longer need to dial the long-distance

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:55

Motiv offers free Yandex subscription with new smartphones

Russian mobile operator Motiv has introduced a promotion to customers buying smartphones in its shops. Customers buying a smartphone from RUB 20,000 and connecting to the Own Tariff 500 or higher and the package Easy are offered a free annual subscription to Yandex Plus from the internet company Yandex. The promotion is valid until 15 January.

BELGIUM 13:43

Sewan strengthens Belgian business with takeover of partner TechIT.be

Sewan is expanding in Belgium with the takeover of TechIT.be, based just outside Brussels. Started in 2010 the company provides telecom and IT services for businesses, including internet, telephony, cloud, security and infrastructure services. The two companies already work together for around ten years. 

UZBEKISTAN 13:35

Beeline Uzbekistan complies with ISO anti-bribery standard

Beeline Uzbekistan, a subsidiary of the Veon Group, said an audit confirmed that its anti-bribery management system complies with the international standard ISO 37001:2016 and operates effectively across all business units. The auditors highlighted strong leadership from top management, a high level of employee engagement, and a systematic approach to managing bribery and corruption risks. Automated tools are used for risk assessment and monitoring, including controls over the receipt and provision of gifts

LITHUANIA 13:34

Telia Lithuania plans job cuts to improve efficiency

Telia Lithuania said that it is starting a reorganisation of its Digital & Technology unit as part of a broader digital shift across the Telia Company group. By deploying digital and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, the company plans to reduce its workforce by 59 positions. Telia currently employs around 2,500 people in Lithuania.

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