Vi expands 5G footprint to 16 more cities in Gujarat
INDIA 04:47

Vi expands 5G footprint to 16 more cities in Gujarat

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G services to 16 cities in Gujarat state. Vi's 5G services are now available in Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Morbi, Surendranagar, Bhuj, Gandhidham , Nadiad, Anand, Bharuch, Ankleshwar, Navsari, Vapi, Daman and Silvassa. Following this expansion, Vi's 5G services are now available in 20 cities across the state of Gujarat.

U Mobile launches Ultra Business Merchant 360 services bundle
MALAYSIA 04:40

U Mobile launches Ultra Business Merchant 360 services bundle

U Mobile, through its enterprise division U Business, has launched Ultra Business Merchant 360, an all-in-one subscription-based digital services bundle specifically designed for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia's Food & Beverage (F&B) and retail sectors. The bundle includes POS hardware, business software and U Mobile's Ultra5G connectivity.

M247 to triple data centre capacity in Bucharest
ROMANIA 03:24

M247 to triple data centre capacity in Bucharest

Romania-based M247 Global has announced a multi-million euro investment aimed at tripling its Bucharest data centre capacity. The project will expand the company's existing 2MW facilities to 7MW, introducing 200 high-density racks designed to support AI projects.

Moldova crosses milestone of 732,000 ported numbers since 2013
MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF 03:06

Moldova crosses milestone of 732,000 ported numbers since 2013

The Republic of Moldova reached 732,000 ported numbers since the launch of the number portability system in 2013. Around 67,751 numbers were ported in 2025 alone, according to a report from Moldova telecoms regulator ANRCETI. Of the total numbers ported last year, 63,719 (94%) were mobile numbers, and 4,032 (6%) were fixed numbers.

Morse Micro debuts HaLoW module powered by second-generation RF chip
UNITED STATES 1 JUN

Morse Micro debuts HaLoW module powered by second-generation RF chip

Wi-Fi HaLow silicon specialist Morse Micro is preparing to launch its latest connectivity module based on its latest generation RF chip technology. Set initially for distribution to US and Canadian product teams, the MM8108-M2 is a high-powered module built on Morse Micro's second-generation MM8101 system on a chip. The SoC is coupled with an external power amplifier that transmits at up to 28.5 dBm output power, and a surface acoustic wave (SAW) tuned for 902-928 MHz ISM frequencies as allocated in North A

MTS Belarus expands LTE network by 100 more base stations in May
BELARUS 1 JUN

MTS Belarus expands LTE network by 100 more base stations in May

MTS Belarus said it has started providing LTE services on more than 100 additional base stations in May. The majority of upgraded base stations provide services on the 1,800 MHz band. The upgrades were done in Brest, Grodno, Minsk, Baranovichi, Novopolotsk and numerous other locations.

MTS Russia offers 700 MB free monthly roaming data in popular tourism destinations
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 1 JUN

MTS Russia offers 700 MB free monthly roaming data in popular tourism destinations

Russian operator MTS is offering free roaming services in popular tourism destinations. Customers can obtain a free 700 MB monthly mobile data bundle, unlimited outgoing calls to the MTS Russia network, as well as free access to navigation, translation and banking applications under the free Light service.

Beeline integrates IT system for automated permits to access Rostelecom infrastructure
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 1 JUN

Beeline integrates IT system for automated permits to access Rostelecom infrastructure

Russian operators Beeline and Rostelecom have integrated their IT systems, enabling Beeline to get automated permits for access to the telecommunications infrastructure of Rostelecom. The project has reduced expenses and accelerated the process of connecting customers by 30 percent.

LoRa Alliance charts forward trajectory for LoRaWAN advances in new technical roadmap
GLOBAL 1 JUN

LoRa Alliance charts forward trajectory for LoRaWAN advances in new technical roadmap

LoRa Alliance, the nonprofit organisation responsible for LoRaWAN, an IoT protocol geared to low powered connectivity via gateways into the cloud, has published a three-year technical roadmap highlighting its plans for the near future. The alliance notes that LoRaWAN has generated the strongest global adoption of any low-powered WAN technology, and argues it is increasingly considered wireless connectivity's "fourth pillar", together with cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. With its new roadmap, the alliance

MTS offers foreign PlayStation accounts and subscriptions
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 1 JUN

MTS offers foreign PlayStation accounts and subscriptions

Russian operator MTS is offering its customers the option to purchase ready-to-use foreign Sony PlayStation accounts and subscriptions through its payment service MTS Oplata. Turkish and Indian accounts are available for sale, and customers are also able to buy subscriptions for ES Plus and EA Play.

Beeline Russia reports 2% rise in PBX subscribers base in 2025
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 1 JUN

Beeline Russia reports 2% rise in PBX subscribers base in 2025

Russian operator Beeline has announced that its PBX subscriber base increased by 1.8 percent year-on-year in 2025. This was the best performance among the top five Russian providers of PBX services, according to a study bu TMT Consulting.

Uzbekistan and Omnitele discuss expanding broadband and deploying 5G
UZBEKISTAN 1 JUN

Uzbekistan and Omnitele discuss expanding broadband and deploying 5G

Uzbek Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov has held talks with representatives of Finnish telecommunications consulting and engineering company Omnitele to discuss the development of telecom infrastructure and digital connectivity, Trend reports, citing the ministry. The meeting focused on expanding broadband networks, deploying 5G technologies and improving digital connectivity across Uzbekistan. The parties exchanged views on mobile network planning and optimisation, the use of data-driven a

IRELAND 1 JUN

Cnam funds media literacy, countering disinformation projects

Irish broadcasting and media regulator Coimisiun na Mean (Cnam) has awarded funding of over EUR 268,000 to three Media Literacy and Countering Disinformation projects in 2026. The three projects are being run by DCU FuJo/EDMO Ireland, the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) and ESRI. The grants complement the regulator's ongoing work to tackle disinformation.

UNITED STATES 1 JUN

Xfinity wins three categories in US fixed broadband experience tests

Comcast's Xfinity brand has won three categories in the latest 'US Fixed Broadband Experience Report' from Opensignal. Xfinity came top for Video Experience, Download Speed and Consistent Quality. Xfinity achieved consistent quality in 83.7 percent of tests; followed by Verizon (83.3%), Spectrum (81.7%), AT&T (79.7%) and T-Mobile (78.8%). 

UNITED STATES 1 JUN

Spectrum launches broadband services in Florida's Manatee County

Charter Communications' Spectrum division has launched broadband, mobile, TV and voice services in Manatee County in Florida. As a result, broadband speeds of up to 1 Gbps are now available to 275 new homes and small businesses across the county. The roll-out is part of Spectrum's USD 7 billion multi-year rural network construction programme. 

UNITED KINGDOM 1 JUN

Customer growth helps Gigaclear increase 2025 revenue by 37 percent

UK rural fibre altnet Gigaclear has reported revenue of GBP 64.9 million for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, up 37 percent from GBP 47.2 million in 2024. This was driven by continued customer growth during the year. Accounts filed with Companies House show a net loss of GBP 152 million for 2025, down from a net loss of GBP 242.6 million a year earlier. This was mainly down to no impairment of property, plant and equipment (GBP 110.2 million in 2024), offset by higher finance costs. 

UNITED STATES 1 JUN

Uniti announces new Kinetic Fiber notes offering

Uniti Group has launched the second Kinetic Fiber securitisation notes offering, with USD 1.14 billion of secured fibre network revenue term notes issued by Kinetic ABS Issuer. The notes will have an expected repayment date of June 2033 - and be secured by specific residential fibre network assets and related customer agreements in Oklahoma, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Iowa, Georgia, Ohio, Kentucky, Arkansas and Texas. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment o

GLOBAL 1 JUN

Pure DC secures financing of USD 2.7 billion for expansion

Pure Data Centres Group (Pure DC) has secured financing of USD 2.7 billion to help deliver AI data centre infrastructure across Europe and the Middle East. This includes a USD 2.15 billion facility secured against its Dublin and Amsterdam campuses; and an extension to its corporate-level financing to USD 550 million. 

UNITED STATES 1 JUN

TDS Telecom appoints former Comcast exec as VP of MDU Sales

TDS Telecommunications (TDS Telecom) has announced the appointment of John Cryer Jr as Vice President (VP) of Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) Sales, with immediate effect. He will lead the operator's nationwide MDU strategy with the aim of driving revenue growth, extending fibre network reach and boosting customer penetration. 

UNITED STATES 1 JUN

Omni Fiber expands in Pennsylvania with Citizens Fiber takeover

Omni Fiber, US fibre broadband provider operating across the Midwest, has acquired Citizens Fibre, which provides full-fibre broadband, TV and phone services to customers across Westmoreland County in Pennsylvania. These communities include Norvels, Youngstown, Mammoth, Pleasant Unity, Acme, Mt Pleasant, Greensburg, Latrobe and surrounding areas. The acquisition expands Omni Fiber's network presence in western Pennsylvania. 

PAKISTAN 1 JUN

Zong increases Weekly Pro package price to PKR 650

Pakistani operator Zong has increased the price for its Weekly Pro package from PKR 460 to PKR 650. The package includes 40GB for mobile data traffic, as well as 5000 Zong-to-Zong minutes, 250 minutes for calls to other networks, and 5,000 SMS. The pack is valid for 7 days. Customers can activate this bundle by dialing a special short code or by sending an SMS to a short number.

GERMANY 1 JUN

RTL closes Sky Deutschland acquisition

RTL has announced the closing of the transaction to acquire Sky Deutschland, following the unconditional approval received from the European Commission on 22 April. At closing, RTL has fully acquired Sky's businesses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, including customer relationships in Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol on a cash-free and debt-free basis.

GERMANY 1 JUN

Telefonica Germany to shut down 2G in H2 2028

Telefonica Germany has announced that it will switch off its 2G mobile standard network during the second half of 2028. In future, the company will use the freed-up frequencies for 4G and 5G mobile coverage instead, thereby creating more capacity for mobile telephony, data traffic and connected applications.

GERMANY 1 JUN

T-Systems signs AI cloud infrastructure partnership with Scheer Group companies

Deutsche Telekom subsidiary T-Systems said it has signed a strategic partnership with companies of the Scheer Group for the use of its T Cloud Public and Industrial AI Cloud infrastructure, and consulting services. Scheer PAS, a company within the Scheer Group, will use its Agentic Process Orchestration Platform to leverage T Cloud Public and Industrial AI Cloud infrastructure from T-Systems in Munich. The Agentic Orchestration Platform enables the integration and control of artificial intelligence agents a

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