Dutch central bank opts for German cloud provider Schwarz Digits
NETHERLANDS 14:58

Dutch central bank opts for German cloud provider Schwarz Digits

The Dutch central bank, DNB, is working with the German cloud provider Schwarz Digits, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported.  A director at the German company told the paper that the contract will be signed at the Hannover trade fair. The DNB did not confirm the contract but said it was working on backup options for critical systems hosted in the cloud to ensure continuity of its core tasks. 

Orange Poland opens orders for Motorola Razr Fold Fifa Edition phone
POLAND 14:52

Orange Poland opens orders for Motorola Razr Fold Fifa Edition phone

Orange Poland has started accepting orders for the limited edition Motorola Razr Fold Fifa Edition 5G smartphone. The device is available for PLN 9,999 with the Plan L from the operator, or PLN 11,499 without the subscription. In addition, customers buying the device are offered a free ticket to a FIFA World Cup match.

Megafon and Sber bank launch smart top-up service
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:51

Megafon and Sber bank launch smart top-up service

Russian operator Megafon, in cooperation with Sber bank, has launched a new option for automatic top-ups called Smart Automated Payment. The service keeps the balance positive by analysing usage and expected spending for the coming 30 days. The accounted i topped up enough to cover the expected expenses, plus a RUB 20 reserve. The service is available on the bank's mobile application which handles the direct debits. 

Vodacom South Africa organises AR Easter egg hunt
SOUTH AFRICA 14:48

Vodacom South Africa organises AR Easter egg hunt

Vodacom South Africa is organising an augmented reality Easter egg hunt at Vodacom World in Midrand to wrap up the Easter season. Running from 22 to 25 April, the event offers participants the chance to win prizes worth ZAR 250,000. Using augmented reality technology, customers will hunt for virtual Easter Eggs while physically exploring Vodaworld, blending digital innovation with tangible experiences. Prize offerings include smartphones, tablets, laptops, televisions, gaming consoles, smart appliances, dat

CRA to lease hotel and restaurant in Praded tower
CZECH REPUBLIC 14:46

CRA to lease hotel and restaurant in Praded tower

Czech operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) announced a call for bids for a long-term lease of a hotel, restaurant and lookout in its Praded tower. The Praded tower is based on the highest peak in the Moravia region.

Deutsche Telekom adds 5G+ low latency option for video calls
GERMANY 14:45

Deutsche Telekom adds 5G+ low latency option for video calls

Deutsche Telekom is expanding services on its 5G+ network with a new option for law-latency video calls. The 5G+ network delivers ultra low latency and was previously available only for gaming applications. The 5G+ Ultra option is based on 5G standalone technologies network slicing and L4S (Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput). L4S technology detects network congestion and manages data streams to ensure that latency and jitter remain consistently low and stable, even under heavy mobile data traffic.

Turkmenistan launches 4G network along new Mary-Turkmenabat highway
TURKMENISTAN 14:32

Turkmenistan launches 4G network along new Mary-Turkmenabat highway

Turkmenistan has deployed a LTE network along the newly commissioned Mary-Turkmenabat section of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway, Trend reports from the press service of the Turkmenistan government. The deployment accompanies the launch of the final stretch of the motorway.

Atos integrates Google Threat Intelligence into SOC operations
GLOBAL 14:32

Atos integrates Google Threat Intelligence into SOC operations

ICT group Atos announced a new collaboration with Google in the field of cybersecurity, saying that the initiative will enhance threat detection and deliver faster response times. This will be achieved by embedding the Google Threat Intelligence service into Atos' existing cyber protection activities, which include a global network of seventeen Security Operations Centres (SOCs) serving over 2,000 clients worldwide. Atos highlighted the benefits of this integration, noting that it will deliver AI-assisted i

Orange Poland, Polkomtel win GPRS meters tender at Enea
POLAND 14:31

Orange Poland, Polkomtel win GPRS meters tender at Enea

Orange Poland and Polkomtel has won a tender on providing GPRS services for power meters at energy company Enea. Orange Poland won three lots under a contract worth PLN 5.271 million, and the operator will provide service for 105,500 SIMs. Polkomtel won two lots, worth PLN 3.58 million and covering 120,000 SIMs. The contracts are valid until 2030. 

Orange Slovakia introduces new postpaid plans, Love discount
SLOVAKIA 14:30

Orange Slovakia introduces new postpaid plans, Love discount

Orange Slovakia has introduced a new line of 'Super Flat rate' monthly mobile packages, named S, M, L and XL. The operator said these come with bigger data bundles including a loyalty bonus, unlimited data after using up the bundle with an improved fair use policy, and a choice of benefits like free international calls or unlimited data days. Subsidies for devices of up to EUR 240 are offered when connecting to the packages. In addition, the Love bonus for bundling services from Orange changes to a discount

Beeline Russia expands indoor mobile coverage in Moscow
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:13

Beeline Russia expands indoor mobile coverage in Moscow

Russian operator Beeline has expanded the coverage and capacity of its mobile network in residential areas in the city and region of Moscow. The company said indoor coverage has been improved for more than 15,000 households.

Iliad's Free Pro targets large enterprises with new mobile offers
FRANCE 13:35

Iliad's Free Pro targets large enterprises with new mobile offers

French B2B operator Free Pro, part of the Iliad group, has expanded its mobile portfolio with the launch of postpaid plans designed for large enterprise clients. This new offering combines 5G/5G+ connectivity with mobile fleet management and cybersecurity services. In particular, mobile lines can be moved between different plans across the range via a control panel, with transfers possible on a monthly basis to optimise cost control.

SPAIN 13:35

Orange Spain officially launches branded calls feature

Orange Spain (MasOrange) has officially launched its branded calls feature, allowing businesses and public institutions to display their name, department, logo and reason for calling. The rollout is part of the operator's agreement with global voice intelligence company Hiya and follows activation of its "Llamada Visible" ("Visible Call") option to help customers detect and label spam calls.

ESTONIA 13:34

Elisa Estonia's revenues up 3% in Q1

Revenues at Elisa Estonia totaled EUR 55 million in the first quarter of this year, up by 3.4 percent year-on-year. In January to March, the operator deployed 90 new 5G base stations and covered 2,600 additional households and 25 commercial buildings with its fibre-optic network. Elisa's mobile subscriber base numbered 687,000 at the end of March, fixed internet subscribers totaled 181,000, and the pay-TV customer base amounted to 149,000.

BELGIUM 13:30

Dazn to continue Belgian football coverage in 2026-27 season

Dazn will continue producing and broadcasting coverage of Belgium's top football league through the 2026-27 season. The company's lawyers disclosed the information at a court hearing in Brussels, reported by Belga news agency. This extends an earlier agreement reached in mediation with the Pro League to continue the current season, after Dazn previously tried to pull out of the Belgian rights contract. 

UNITED KINGDOM 13:30

Sony introduces age verification for PlayStation users in UK, Ireland

Sony has announced the introduction of age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland. Sony said the age checks are being introduced to ensure that users are provided with the best PlayStation experience for their age, and to protect younger users from inappropriate content. It is advising customers to complete age verification as soon as possible to avoid any service disruption. In-game communications and other features will be blocked from June 2026 to users who have not verified their age. 

IRELAND 13:19

Vodafone Ireland plans new 4-year, EUR 360 million investment

Vodafone Ireland has announced a new EUR 360 million investment over the next four years, RTE reports. This includes a EUR 160 million digital/IT investment and EUR 200 million mobile network investment by 2030. The spend will upgrade the Vodafone mobile network in Ireland for 5G-powered next-generation technology such as smart city, IoT and AI applications; and support vital infrastructure upgrades and development of new customer platforms.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 13:12

Altice International deconsolidates Dominican business as asset review continues

Altice International reported revenues of EUR 3.845 billion for 2025, down 1.6 percent from the previous year. Annual adjusted EBITDA dropped 4.7 percent over the same period to EUR 1.251 million, with lower results in both Portugal and Israel, and capital expenditure was reduced slightly to EUR 726.6 million. The company ended the year with pro forma net debt just under EUR 8 billion.

CANADA 13:10

Bell unveils new Bell GPCanada brand identity

Bell has launched a new brand identity called Bell GPCanada, the official promoter of the F1 Grand Prix du Canada. This new brand identity strengthens the role of Bell as owner, promoter and official broadcaster of the Canadian F1 Grand Prix event. Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of BCE and Bell Canada, said the new unified identity boosts Bell's presence across the Grand Prix, and reflects the group's long-term commitment to the event.

UNITED STATES 13:05

DE-CIX connects to QTD1 data centre at New York connectivity hub

DE-CIX has partnered with Quantum To Digital (QTD) to integrate the QTD1 data centre into its infrastructure, boosting its presence at New York's carrier hotel facility at 60 Hudson Street. DE-CIX becomes the first neutral interconnection provider to serve four independent operators at the connectivity hub - QTD, NYI, Databank and DRT. Over 300 cloud and telecoms providers have a presence at the 24-floor, 700,000 sq ft facility - including AT&T, Amazon and Google. 

GLOBAL 13:01

South Korea keeps top place in OpenSignal network index for Overall Rank in Q1

OpenSignal's Global Network Excellent Index for the first quarter of 2026 has South Korea staying in first place in the Overall Rank List as well as first in the Time on 4G/5G Category again and still second worldwide for Download Speed. In the Overall Rank, Denmark retains second position and the Netherlands rises from fourth place to third, tying with Sweden, which improves its ranking from fifth place. There is therefore no fourth place holder for Overall Rank, and Estonia goes up two notches to fifth pl

UNITED KINGDOM 12:49

Netgem fixes UK price of Pleio TV streaming device at GBP 99

Netgem has announced a new permanent price of GBP 99 for the Pleio TV streaming device in the UK. Managing Director Sylvian Thevenot said it had made the decision to absorb the costs of rising RAM prices, instead of passing them onto customers, to help drive user base growth. He said Netgem was focused on long-term market presence and keeping the product price at an accessible point to encourage customer take-up. Netgem has also confirmed the availability of the Pleio device on eBay in the UK.

POLAND 12:39

Vectra extends cooperation with Gymnastics Union

Polish operator Vectra is offering the TV channel Eleven Sports 1 in an open window until 03 May. In addition, the operator said it extended its cooperation agreement with Poland's Gymnastics Union, under a new contract valid until 31 January 2028. The cooperation first started in 2022.

SAUDI ARABIA 12:38

STC Pay joins Bahrain Association of Banks

STC Pay Bahrain has joined the Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB), a move that allows the company to help shape industry dialogue on policy and innovation. Through this membership, STC Pay aims to collaborate with financial institutions and align with national governance standards to support the Central Bank of Bahrain and the goals of the country's Economic Vision 2030, it said. 

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