Mobiuz expands 5G network in Namangan
UZBEKISTAN 21:20

Mobiuz expands 5G network in Namangan

Uzbek mobile operator Mobiuz has expanded the coverage of its 5G network in the city and region of Namangan. It has deployed 82 new base stations there, half of them in the city of Namangan. 

Kazakhstan's Freedom Holding announces brand transformation
KAZAKHSTAN 21:17

Kazakhstan's Freedom Holding announces brand transformation

Kazakh company Freedom Holding has announced its transition to a unified brand. This decision is part of a long-term strategy to develop a cohesive digital ecosystem and consolidate the group's businesses under the single Freedom brand. The overhaul aims to strengthen the group's market position, increase service recognition and create a more unified service for clients and partners.

Eleveight AI opens artificial intelligence factory in Armenia
ARMENIA 21:15

Eleveight AI opens artificial intelligence factory in Armenia

A data centre specialising in artificial intelligence has been launched by the company Eleveight AI in Armenia, reports Arka. It is located in the municipality Gegharkunik and has been deployed using Nvidia Blackwell B300 technology. It focuses on generative training models and on providing digital services for B2G and B2B customers.

Five foreign companies submit bids to construct KazSat-3R satellite
KAZAKHSTAN 21:11

Five foreign companies submit bids to construct KazSat-3R satellite

Five foreign companies have submitted bids for the construction of Kazakhstan's KazSat-3R satellite, reports Profit.kz. They are China Great Wall Industry Corporation, Shanghai Engineering Center for Microsatellites, Russian company Glavkosmos, Finnish company ReOrbit and Turkish Aerospace Industries. Invitations were sent out to 40 global companies in December 2025 and a contract is due to be concluded by the end of this year.

T-Mobile Czechia cooperates with sustainable drinking water project Lokni
CZECH REPUBLIC 21:04

T-Mobile Czechia cooperates with sustainable drinking water project Lokni

T-Mobile Czech Republic has started cooperation with the Lokni sustainable drinking water project. Filtered water is now available at the Magenta Experience Centre. The cooperation with Lokni will ensure hydrating refreshment during educational courses and other events at the premises, as well as during children's summer suburban camps.

O2 Czechia introduces O2 Spark line of mobile accessories with launch discount
CZECH REPUBLIC 21:01

O2 Czechia introduces O2 Spark line of mobile accessories with launch discount

O2 Czech Republic is offering a new line of O2 Spark premium mobile accessories and is offering a launch discount of 10 percent on any O2 Spark product, for activation on the My O2 application. The ultra-thin O2 MagSafe Compatible 5,000 mAh power bank costs CZK 809 compared with the standard price of CZK 899. The O2 USB-C cable with display is being offered at CZK 341 instead of CZK 379. The O2 38 W car charger with two ports is available for CZK 269 instead of CZK 299. The 10,000 mAh 35 W O2 power bank cos

Kyivstar starts B2B sales of Starlink services
UKRAINE 20:58

Kyivstar starts B2B sales of Starlink services

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar has started official sales of services from Starlink to business and B2G customers in Ukraine. Supplies of end-user terminals are due to be start soon. Sales of the services became possible following an agreement between Kyivstar and Starlink concluded on 06 May. Customers can choose either tariffs for services on Ukrainian networks, or tariffs for foreign use.

SledovanieTV adds football channel BallCasterz to line-up
SLOVAKIA 20:55

SledovanieTV adds football channel BallCasterz to line-up

Slovak online television platform SledovanieTV has expanded its pay-TV line-up by adding the Czech football channel BallCasterz, reports Zive. SledovanieTV has also introduced the opportunity to watch the television channels JimJam and BabyTV in an open window in June.

Antik offers 3 TV channels in open window in June
SLOVAKIA 20:52

Antik offers 3 TV channels in open window in June

Slovak operator Antik, headquartered in Kosice, is offering customers three television channels in an open window in June, reports Zive. They are JimJam, Nickelodeon and RiK. 

Orange Slovakia expands 5G SA network coverage beyond 91% of population
SLOVAKIA 20:50

Orange Slovakia expands 5G SA network coverage beyond 91% of population

Orange Slovakia said that the coverage of its 5G SA network has reached the threshold of 91.2 percent of the country's population, reports Zive. The indicator has earlier amounted to 52.8 percent.

Orange Poland offers 6 months' free fixed broadband in Lidl promotion
POLAND 20:47

Orange Poland offers 6 months' free fixed broadband in Lidl promotion

Orange Poland has introduced a joint promotion with the retail chain Lidl. Customers using the application Lidl Plus will be offered a password, enabling to use free broadband services on a fibre-optical network of the operator for six months. The option is available choosing 600 Mbps to 8 Gbps speed. The promotion is focused on new customers.

Orange Poland offers Nju customers unlimited calls and texts with 60 GB data for PLN 25 per month
POLAND 20:43

Orange Poland offers Nju customers unlimited calls and texts with 60 GB data for PLN 25 per month

Orange Poland is offering customers using its Nju brand services unlimited voice calls and SMS/MMSs within the country and the EU for PLN 25 monthly. The service also includes a 60 GB data package (8.91 GB when roaming in the EU).Customers are also offered extra data in exchange for agreeing to hear marketing messages.

POLAND 20:39

Play runs XXL package promotion

Polish operator Play, which is part of Iliad, is running a promotion for its XXL package for prepaid customers. Customers can activate the package after making a PLN 50 top-up and use it free for a month. After the cyclical renewal of the package, customers can use unlimited data traffic for six months, after which they receive six 600 GB monthly packages.

KYRGYZSTAN 20:37

Beeline Kyrgyzstan gets exclusive OTT broadcasting rights for FIFA World Cup 2026

Beeline Kyrgyzstan said that it has been awarded the exclusive rights for OTT broadcasting of the FIFA World Cup 2026 men's football competitions in the country. Live coverage will be available for customers of the Ukmush TV application in cooperation with the television channel Kyrgyz Sport TV.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 20:33

MTS adds QR payments in Philippines

Russian operator MTS has expanded payments using its QR code system to the Philippines. This method is available through the My MTS app using the QR code QRPh from the central bank of the Philippines. Payments can be made from the customer's mobile balance or accounts with Russian banks.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 20:30

Megafon leads by mobile broadband speed in Moscow in H2

Russian operator Megafon said that it led the market by mobile broadband speed in Moscow in the second half of 2025, according to a study by the company Megabitus. The average download speed on Megafon's network in the capital city was 58.9 Mbps and the average upload speed was 16.77 Mbps. Its download speed was 30 percent faster than that of its nearest competitor. 

CANADA 16:00

Telus brings back small business competition for 2026

Telus has announced the return of the #StandWithOwners small business competition for the 7th year in a row. It has invested almost CAD 7 million in the scheme since 2020 to provide small businesses with funding, technology and exposure. For 2026, Telus has partnered with Google, Samsung, Salesforce and Scotiabank to support small businesses. 

UNITED KINGDOM 15:22

London Mayor to back calls for under 16s social media ban

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will use a speech in London on 01 June to back calls for a social media ban for under 16s. He will also call on tech firms to tackle the spread of misogynistic content on their platforms and publicly confirm how they will revamp their algorithms to stop hateful content being added to children's feeds. This part of a wider campaign to tackle a lost generation of boys and young men negatively influenced by the manosphere. He will also call on regulator Ofcom to adopt a stricte

UNITED KINGDOM 15:06

Swansea Bay City secures GBP 44.8 mln digital connectivity investment

The Swansea Bay City Region secured digital connectivity investment worth GBP 44.8 million during 2024/25, according to the new report from Farrpoint. This includes GBP 2.2 million through the Swansea Bay City Deal Infrastructure Programme, which was used to fund major projects such as the PSBA Full Fibre Infrastructure Build and the Dark Fibre East project.

UNITED STATES 14:57

Roku launches new dedicated NHL Zone on Roku Sports

Roku has partnered with the National Hockey League (NHL) to launch the new 'NHL Zone' centralised destination within Roku Sports. This is launching in the US ahead the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, acting as a central hub on Roku for NHL regional and national games in the customer's area. NHL Zone will also allow customers to access the NHL FAST Channel; scores and highlights; and extra long-form hockey programming. 

UNITED STATES 14:50

NBA launches company to sell Broadcast Positioning System technology

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has launched an independent company called Merkhet Solutions to drive commercial deployment of the Broadcast Positioning System (BPS). This patented, terrestrial, GPS-independent timing and positioning technology uses existing high-power broadcast infrastructure across the US. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:46

MTS blocks more than 10 mln connections to harmful websites in Q1

Russian operator MTS said that its cybersecurity service Secure Internet blocked more than 10 million connections to harmful websites in the first quarter of this year. It claims to have improved the quality of the service using AI agents working in real time. The accuracy of its filtering has reached 95 percent, MTS adds.

KAZAKHSTAN 14:44

Kcell revenues rise 13% in Q1

Revenues of Kazakh operator Kcell reached KZT 68.50 billion in the first quarter of this year, an increase of 13.38 percent year-on-year. It said services revenues in Q1 amounted to KZT 54.25 billion, up by 9.85 percent. EBITDA increased by 21.08 percent to KZT 26.10 billion and net profit soared by 258.13 percent to KZT 4.29 billion.

POLAND 14:42

T-Mobile Poland starts selling new Samsung and Xiaomi smartphones

T-Mobile Poland has started offering the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and Xiaomi 17T 5G smartphones in its shops. The Galaxy A57 5G costs PLN 1,299 and the price of the Xiaomi 17T 5G is PLN 2,399. The phones are available at promotional rates for customers signing up to plans from the operator.

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