Silknet offers iPhone discount with number porting
GEORGIA 15 JUN

Silknet offers iPhone discount with number porting

Georgian operator Silknet is offering customers porting a mobile number to its network a GEL 100 discount on a new iPhone 17. The promotion is valid in three service centres in Tbilisi until 15 July.

Samsung UK offers up to GBP 300 cashback with selected Galaxy devices
UNITED KINGDOM 15 JUN

Samsung UK offers up to GBP 300 cashback with selected Galaxy devices

Samsung UK has launched a summer cashback promotion offering up to GBP 300 cashback on purchases of selected Galaxy products. The offer runs from 03-23 June 2026 and will help UK consumers upgrade to the latest mobile technology during the summer. The promotion applies only to SIM-free Galaxy devices bought during the 3-week offer period, with cashback credited directly to customers' Samsung Wallet. 

Tanzanian telephone subscriptions rise by nearly 5% in Q1
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 15 JUN

Tanzanian telephone subscriptions rise by nearly 5% in Q1

Tanzania's telecom subscriptions increased by 4.6 percent to 111.91 million in the first quarter ended March 2026 from 106.9 million in December 2025, bringing the telecom penetration rate to a record 159.8 percent, according to the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA). Mobile subscriptions accounted for 99.9 percent (111.79 million) of the total, while fixed subscriptions made up the remaining 0.1 percent (111,933).

MTS Belarus offers discounts for 5G smartphones to MTS Red subscribers
BELARUS 12 JUN

MTS Belarus offers discounts for 5G smartphones to MTS Red subscribers

MTS Belarus said customers connected to its MTS Red tariff are being offered the opportunity to buy selected 5G smartphones at a 70 percent discount. Subscribers can purchase the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra for BYN 599. New customers are also able to buy the Tecno Spark Go 3 for BYN 19.90.

Ghanaian and Mozambican regulators share equipment certification best practices
GHANA 12 JUN

Ghanaian and Mozambican regulators share equipment certification best practices

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has hosted a virtual benchmarking session with the Mozambique Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) to share industry knowledge and regulatory best practices regarding telecommunications equipment certification and type approval processes. The aim was to strengthen the INCM regulatory framework for equipment type approval and testing. The session focused on insights into operational testing models, international certification standards, and the infrastruc

Murena introduces update to privacy-focused smartphone OS, gains Gigaset as handset supplier
GLOBAL 12 JUN

Murena introduces update to privacy-focused smartphone OS, gains Gigaset as handset supplier

Murena has announced the fourth major iteration of its privacy-first mobile operating system /e/OS, introducing a new video calling function and secure back-ups for user data. Its /e/OS version 4.0 also brings a tweaked user interface along with improvements to the web office platform Murena Workspace; a one-click migration assistant for Gmail address books, emails and Google Drive files; and a new maps and navigation app. The GUI update brings additional wallpapers in warm colour palettes and a modest rede

Skyworks achieves 89% and 93% tender rates on Qorvo notes ahead of merger
GLOBAL 12 JUN

Skyworks achieves 89% and 93% tender rates on Qorvo notes ahead of merger

Skyworks Solutions has provided details of a tender exchange offered to holders of certain Qorvo notes due in 2029 and 2031, ahead of a planned merger between the two companies. Under the proposal, Skyworks is committed to replacing tendered 2029 Qorvo notes priced at 4.375 percent and 2031 senior notes priced at 3.375 percent. The company reports that just over 89.4 percent of the outstanding principal in the 2029 Qorvo notes was validly tendered, equating to around USD 760.1 million. The corresponding fig

Smart TVs dominate Portuguese streaming
PORTUGAL 11 JUN

Smart TVs dominate Portuguese streaming

The 'BStream' study by Marktest reveals that 2.9 million mainland Portuguese residents over the age of 15 years old (33.2% of the demographic) primarily access streaming services via "smart" television sets. This indicates that roughly one in three Portuguese people streams content on a smart TV. However, viewing habits differ among younger demographics, with those aged 15-24, preferring mobile apps slightly (53.8%) for streaming rather than smart TVs (53.2%).

ETSI launches EU digital wallet specification
EUROPE 11 JUN

ETSI launches EU digital wallet specification

ETSI has officially launched its first specification in support of the EU's digital identity wallet scheme, bringing to market an early technical foundation for supplying identity documents and personal attributes such as age. The specification release marks a major milestone for Europe's digital ID infrastructure, paving the way for interoperable and privacy-first wallets available to 450 million EU inhabitants.

Orange Poland offers Motorola Signature 'Brilliant Collection' with Swarovski crystals
POLAND 11 JUN

Orange Poland offers Motorola Signature 'Brilliant Collection' with Swarovski crystals

Orange Poland said it started selling the limited edition Brilliant Collection from the Motorola Signature smartphone range. The device is embellished with 20 Swarovski crystals. It comes with Moto Buds 2 Plus supporting Sound by Bose technology, also adorned with crystals.

JT Group unveils new device recycling initiative
JERSEY 11 JUN

JT Group unveils new device recycling initiative

JT Group has announced new measures to boost the circular economy, building on a partnership with We Buy Any Phone. Announced in October 2025, this partnership launched an online recycling platform to trade-in old devices for cashback, helping to boost devise reuse across the Channel Islands. 

Huawei launches Nova 15 Max in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA 11 JUN

Huawei launches Nova 15 Max in South Africa

Huawei has introduced the Nova 15 Max smartphone in South Africa at prices starting form ZAR 7,999. Customers will also receive a Huawei added-value pack worth up to ZAR 7,596, including unlimited screen damage protection and Huawei FreeBuds SE valued at ZAR 1,499 at selected retailers. Available in black, cyan and gold, the Huawei Nova 15 Max has a slim design and distinctive Star Ring camera layout.

UNITED KINGDOM 11 JUN

Apple shares stolen mobile phone data with Met Police in London

London's Metropolitan Police Force has announced an agreement with Apple to protect mobile users and make stolen handsets unusable. This involves sharing of intelligence on stolen phones, helping to create an overview of how they are being moved and whether they are reused. Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said the partnership was making a big difference, with the value of stolen phones collapsing if they cannot be reactivated. 

UNITED KINGDOM 11 JUN

Edinburgh to ban mobile phones in all schools from August

The City of Edinburgh Council has announced a ban on mobile phones in all schools across the city from August, the start of the new school year. The council's Education, Children and Families Committee has agreed a 'bell to bell' ban on mobile phones in secondary schools, with students putting their phones into lockable pouches for the whole school day. Primary school pupils will have to put their mobile phones in cabinets. The council has approved a one-off budget of GBP 400,000 for schools to buy pouches

JAPAN 11 JUN

KDDI to launch arrows We3 on au and UQ Mobile on 25 June

KDDI and Okinawa Cellular Telephone will launch the 5G-enabled arrows We3 smartphone through their au and UQ Mobile brands on 25 June 2026, with pre-orders opening on 11 June. The device will also support the au Starlink Direct satellite connectivity service. The arrows We3 features a 6.1-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery. The handset is designed to withstand drops from heights of up to 1.5 metres onto concrete under the manufacturer's testing conditions and carries IP6X dust resistance and IPX6, IPX8 and

INDIA 10 JUN

Realme launches P4R 5G smartphone with 8000mAh battery in India

Realme has launched the realme P4R 5G smartphone in India. The device features a 8000mAh battery and 5300mm² AirFlow Vapour Chamber. The Realme P4R 5G smartphone is 8.8mm thin and weighs 224g.

UZBEKISTAN 10 JUN

Beeline Uzbekistan offers free smartphone when switching to Oila tariff line

Veon group subsidiary Beeline Uzbekistan has started a promotion for its Oila Ultra+ or Oila Mega+ tariff plans. Customers switching to one of the two plans and taking out an annual contract are being offered free smartphones. The promotion is valid in the city and region of Tashkent.

AFRICA 10 JUN

Truecaller Lite becomes available in more emerging markets in Africa, LatAm and Asia

Truecaller said the Truecaller Lite application announced last month for entry-level Android smartphones has now become available in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Truecaller said many of the markets undergoing the fastest growth in spam and fraud are those where entry-level Android devices remain the most common way for people to go online. Truecaller Lite uses just 10 MB and is aimed at smartphones with limited storage, memory and processing power,

PAKISTAN 10 JUN

Jazz's digital platform Rox launches in-app e-store for Apple products

Rox, the digital lifestyle platform developed by Pakistani operator JazzWorld, has launched an in-app E-Store to sell authentic Apple products directly to consumers in Pakistan. This development integrates a checkout process within the Rox app, allowing users to browse and purchase Apple devices and accessories without leaving the platform.

CAMEROON 9 JUN

Cameroonian govt orders MTN and Orange to block smuggled smartphones

The government of Cameroon has ordered telecom operators to block unregistered phones and digital devices from local networks, The Tribune reported. The ministry of finance directed operators to immediately disconnect over 700,000 smuggled digital devices. The 04 June letter from finance minister Louis Paul Motaze directly targets MTN Cameroon and Orange Cameroon, which control over 90 percent of the local market.

GLOBAL 9 JUN

Google taps Intel to supply 3 million tensor processors in 2028 - report

Google is believed to have placed a booking with Intel supply over 3 million of its custom-designed tensor processing microchips (TPUs), designed to accelerate matrix AI calculations in its data centres and Pixel smartphones. While an official confirmation is still to emerge, California-based technology journal The Information cited unnamed sources with a direct understanding of ongoing deal discussions. The report indicated Intel would begin shipping commercial volumes to Google sometime in 2028.

UNITED KINGDOM 9 JUN

Virgin Media O2 offer summer handset, SIM plan discounts

Virgin Media O2 has launched an O2 summer sale, with savings of up to GBP 781 on selected phones, and a range of deals across handsets and SIM-only plans. For example, customers can save up to GBP 781 and claim a free Samsung Tab A11+ (worth GBP 289) when buying a Galaxy S26 Ultra on a 36-month Plus Plan at GBP 43.99 per month. They can also save up to GBP 560 and claim a free Samsung Tab A11+ when buying a Galaxy S26 on a Phone Plus plan at GBP 38.99 per month. 

GLOBAL 9 JUN

Honor launches global campaign and new Magic V6 foldable phone

Honor has launched a new global brand campaign called #ForHonor, powered by the Honor 600 Series and AI Image to Video 2.0 technology. The campaign encourages football (soccer) fans to turn personal photos and memories into shareable AI-generated video stories. The heart of the campaign is a brand film featuring everyday football fans from various cultures and communities around the world.

JAPAN 9 JUN

NTT Docomo launches screen damage insurance bundled with screen protectors

NTT Docomo has begun selling smartphone glass screen protectors bundled with screen damage insurance, which the operator said claimed was the first offering of its kind from a mobile operator in Japan. The products are available from 9 June through Docomo shops and the operator's online store. The insurance is available to customers subscribed to Docomo's Smart Anshin Hosho device protection service and covers smartphone screen repair or replacement costs of up to JPY 10,000 per claim.

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