Netia offers FTTR solution in apartment buildings
POLAND 18 MEI

Netia offers FTTR solution in apartment buildings

Polish operator Netia has introduced FTTR (Fibre To The Room) to its customers living in apartment buildings. The solution is based on Wi-Fi 7 equipment to strengthen the internet signal throughout the home. It costs PLN 15 monthly subscription for customers connected to plans with 1 or 2 Gbps. Netia claims it is the only operator in Poland offering the solution, which is based on a dual-band Huawei router and extender. 

Batelco launches 'Postpaid World' plans with international data and calls
BAHRAIN 18 MEI

Batelco launches 'Postpaid World' plans with international data and calls

Batelco by Beyon has brought in the 'Postpaid World' unified mobile plan starting at BHD 15 per month, letting customers use their plan's data and minutes both locally and internationally with no extra roaming fees. It has been developed with frequent travelers, GCC commuters and business professionals in mind. Postpaid World incorporates roaming directly within the core plan at fixed monthly charges.

Ghanaian govt discusses DTT platform cost-sharing model with broadcasters
GHANA 18 MEI

Ghanaian govt discusses DTT platform cost-sharing model with broadcasters

Ghana's ICT ministry has held a meeting with broadcasters and industry stakeholders on restructuring the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) pricing model. Minister Samuel Nartey George announced a shift from government funding to a sustainable, transparent cost-sharing framework among broadcast operators. The meeting focused on establishing a sustainable pricing model for channel carriage. George said introducing fees is necessary to sustain the platform but decisions will be taken in collaboration with i

Motorola rolls out new Razr smartphones in Brazil
BRAZIL 18 MEI

Motorola rolls out new Razr smartphones in Brazil

Motorola has launched several new smartphones in Brazil, including both foldable and traditional models, with varying price points and features. The Motorola Razr Fold is now available starting at BRL 15,999 and it comes with the Moto Pen Ultra. There is also a special Fifa World Cup 26 Collection edition for BRL 16,999.

Hungarian telecom operators to increase tariffs this summer
HUNGARY 18 MEI

Hungarian telecom operators to increase tariffs this summer

After a temporary halt last year, Hungary's three major telecom companies (Magyar Telekom, Yettel Hungary, and One) are set to implement automatic tariff increases this summer, reported HWSW. These adjustments will reflect the 4.4 percent inflation rate recorded in 2025.

MultiChoice runs special offers under 'Aluta Footah' campaign ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
KENYA 15 MEI

MultiChoice runs special offers under 'Aluta Footah' campaign ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Canal Plus Group company Multichoice has launched the Aluta Footah Campaign to rally Kenyan football supporters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup men's competition from 11 June to 19 July in the US, Mexico and Canada. The campaign combines accessible subscription offers, immersive content and on-ground fan engagement activities on DStv and GOtv.

TIM to hike price of more landline plans by up to EUR 3/mth from July
ITALY 15 MEI

TIM to hike price of more landline plans by up to EUR 3/mth from July

Telecom Italia (TIM) has announced on its website that further existing landline plans will be subject to price increases of EUR 2 to EUR 2.99 a month (including VAT) starting 01 July. The company attributed the increase to "economic needs arising from the need to sustain the investments connected to the increase in data traffic".

DRAM prices surge 70-83% in Q2, deepening smartphone industry squeeze
GLOBAL 15 MEI

DRAM prices surge 70-83% in Q2, deepening smartphone industry squeeze

Mobile DRAM contract prices are set to surge sharply again in the second quarter of 2026, extending a multi-quarter cost crisis that is already forcing smartphone vendors to cut production targets and rethink memory strategies across their entire product ranges, according to market research firm TrendForce. Average selling prices for LPDDR4X mobile DRAM are projected to jump by at least 70-75 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, while LPDDR5X pricing is expected to surge by 78-83 percent. 

Plus adds iPhone 15 to upgrade programme
POLAND 14 MEI

Plus adds iPhone 15 to upgrade programme

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has added the iPhone 15 to its trade-in offer, which allows an upgrade after 24 months on a 36-month purchase contract. If they decide to exchange the device after the first two years for a new model, they pay PLN 299 followed by 24 monthly installments of PLN 84.72. The offer applies for the iPhone 15 128 GB model. Plus said it offers an attractive way to buy an iPhone for the first time.

Amazon to launch advertising on Prime Video in Belgium in June
BELGIUM 14 MEI

Amazon to launch advertising on Prime Video in Belgium in June

Amazon.com is introducing advertising for its Prime subscribers in Belgium. In an email to customers the company said they would start seeing advertising on Prime Video from 17 June. For those who want to keep the ad-free experience, Prime will cost EUR 1.99 more each month. The current price is EUR 2.99 per month in Belgium. 

Ufone launches Monthly Social Plus mobile services bundle
PAKISTAN 14 MEI

Ufone launches Monthly Social Plus mobile services bundle

Pakistani mobile operator Ufone has introduced a Social Plus Offer for customers on the local market. The operator is offering 15 GB for data traffic on social media apps alongside 500 on-net minutes for calls and 500 SMS to Ufone and PTCL numbers. The package also includes 300 off-net minutes for calls to other domestic networks.

Beeline Russia adds favourite numbers option
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13 MEI

Beeline Russia adds favourite numbers option

Russian operator Beeline introduced the service Favourite Numbers, offering unlimited calls to up to five telephone numbers. The offer is available for numbers registered on other Russian mobile networks, as well as Beeline lines. New customers are offered a free weekly trial of the service, after which the monthly rate is RUB 290.

NETHERLANDS 13 MEI

KPN spells out maximum price hikes in updated contract terms

KPN has updated its terms and conditions in customer contracts to specify the amount of price increases beyond inflation. The new clause allows for increases per calendar year of up to 5 percent or EUR 3 above the annual inflation rate. The conditions apply for mobile and fixed customers from June. 

POLAND 13 MEI

Orange Poland opens orders for Oppo Find X9 Ultra

Orange Poland has started pre-sales of the smartphone Oppo Find X9 Ultra 5G in its shops. Customers connecting to the postpaid Plan L from the operator for 24 months are offered the device for PLN 6,459 (PLN 99 initial payment followed by PLN 265 per month). The device is offered for PLN 7,399 without the subscription contract. 

HUNGARY 13 MEI

Vivo X300 series debuts in Hungary via Magyar Telekom partnership

Vivo has officially partnered with Magyar Telekom, making its premium X300 Pro and X300 smartphones available through the operator. The Vivo X300 Pro, priced at HUF 493,680, comes with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, available in black and brown. It includes a complimentary Vivo Zeiss Telephoto Extender Kit lens and a Vivo Imaging Grip Kit that doubles as a power bank.

FRANCE 13 MEI

Bouygues Telecom ups prices of fibre-only 8 Gbps offer to EUR 27/month

French operator Bouygues Telecom has raised the monthly rate of its standalone 8 Gbps package to EUR 26.99, up by EUR 1 per month. The offer, based on the XGS‑PON standard, was last updated in early February. At that time, it was renamed 'B&You Pure Fibre Plus' at a new monthly rate of EUR 25.99 to differentiate it from the 'B&You Pure Fibre' option, which remains priced at EUR 24.99 per month with a slower download speed of up to 2 Gbps.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 13 MEI

SK Broadband targets digital education market with 5 Gbps school networking switch

South Korea's SK Broadband (SKB) has developed a 5 Gbps network switch designed for school communications networks as demand grows for AI-enabled and high-bandwidth digital learning applications. The operator said the new "5Giga PoE Switch" was jointly developed with NST Information & Communication and provides 5 Gbps connectivity across 24 Ethernet ports, doubling the throughput supported by many existing PoE switches used in schools.

CZECH REPUBLIC 12 MEI

O2 Czechia launches Neo+ plan with discount in first year

O2 Czech Republic introduced the new tariff plan Neo+, with 10 GB, 150 minutes and 150 SMS to all local networks. The monthly subscription costs CZK 349 during the first 12 months and then CZK 499.

POLAND 12 MEI

Netia starts cooperation with Prime Video, Apple TV

Polish operator Netia has started working with the streaming services Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV, bundling the services with its fixed broadband plans at up to 1 Gbps or 2 Gbps. Amazon Prime, Apple TV and SkyShowtime are offered free for six months to new subscribers.

UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Ooma introduces AI suite for Ooma Office

Ooma has announced the introduction of Ooma AI, a suite of capabilities for Ooma Office that are supported by artificial intelligence to enable businesses to capture and analyse call information. AI Transcriptions, AI Answering Service and OpenAI integration have already become available but Ooma's AI Receptionist and AI Insights services are still in beta mode for the next few weeks. Ooma AI capabilities create a more automated, intelligent call workflow to help businesses reduce manual effort, respond fas

KYRGYZSTAN 12 MEI

Mega offers low-speed roaming plan for messaging

Kyrgyzstan operator Mega introduced its new service 'Messaging when Roaming', offering unlimited access to the messengers WhatsApp and Telegram when using roaming services. Internet at up to 64 kbps is available under the service, at a cost of KGS 190.

NETHERLANDS 12 MEI

Hollandsnieuwe helps bring down price of gigabit broadband in Netherlands

The cost of gigabit broadband service is slowly falling in the Netherlands. The monthly average price is down 6.3 percent in the past two years to EUR 51.28, according to the latest comparison in Telecompaper's pricing database. The launch of Ziggo's budget brand Hollandsnieuwe on the fixed broadband market in November 2025 has helped bring down the average.

UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Xbox Game Pass joins Discord premium package

Microsoft has expanded its partnership with gaming-focused chat platform Discord to bundle access to its Xbox Games Pass catalogue in the newly introduced Nitro Rewards scheme. Nitro Rewards enhances customer benefits on offer for paid Discord subscribers using the premium Discord Nitro service, offering perks and discounts on gaming accessories including headsets, keyboards and mice.

SPAIN 12 MEI

Spain's PC Componentes cuts unlimited data prices

Spanish e-commerce retailer PC Componentes has substantially reduced the price of unlimited data plans available via its new-launched MVNO venture on the MasOrange network. The operator is now offering a monthly mobile-only plan with unlimited data at 5G speeds for EUR 15.90, as well as an annual plan for EUR 100, equivalent to EUR 8.33 a month.

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