Domains.co.za launches Domain Protection
SOUTH AFRICA 13:15

Domains.co.za launches Domain Protection

Domains.co.za, South Africa's provider of domain name registrations and web hosting, has announced the launch of  an add-on product called 'Domain Protection' at the price of ZAR 69.00 per year. It protects against domain hijacking, cyber attacks and data scraping. Domain Protection adds an extra layer of control with two-factor authentication for sensitive changes, alongside a built-in domain transfer lock that ensures that no amendments or transfers can take place without the account holder's direct appro

Movistar Spain slashes price of '5G home' offer
SPAIN 09:47

Movistar Spain slashes price of '5G home' offer

Movistar Spain (Telefonica) has launched a new promotion to encourage users to sign up to its 'Hogar Conectado 5G' plan for customers who want home Wi-Fi without a fibre connection. The rate is now available for EUR 19.90 a month for the first 12 months, rising to EUR 30 a month (down from EUR 34) thereafter.

Samsung starts selling Galaxy S26 smartphones and Galaxy Buds4 series in UAE
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 09:38

Samsung starts selling Galaxy S26 smartphones and Galaxy Buds4 series in UAE

Samsung Gulf has announced that the Galaxy S26 Series and Galaxy Buds4 Series have become available in the UAE online at Samsung.com/ae, Samsung stores, carriers and selected retail partners. The Galaxy S26 Ultra (1 TB) will retail at AED 7,099 with the 512 GB version costing AED 5,899 and the 256 GB model priced at AED 5,099. The Galaxy S26 Plus 512 GB will likewise cost AED 5,099 while the 256 GB version will be offered ​for AED 4,299. The standard Galaxy S26 will cost AED 4,399 for the 512 GB variant wit

Globe Telecom offers GrabCar vouchers on Prepaid Traveler SIM purchases
PHILIPPINES 08:28

Globe Telecom offers GrabCar vouchers on Prepaid Traveler SIM purchases

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has bundled its 5G-ready Prepaid Traveler SIM and eSIM products with a GrabCar discount for inbound travelers. Each purchase includes a voucher providing new Grab users with a 50 percent discount on rides in all cities where the service operates. These SIMs are available in data tiers of 20 GB, 30 GB, 80 GB, and 120 GB. Physical SIM cards are sold at Globe booths in major airports, while eSIMs can be purchased in advance through the GlobeOne app.

SoftBank launches YouTube Premium Lite discount for mobile subscribers
JAPAN 05:39

SoftBank launches YouTube Premium Lite discount for mobile subscribers

SoftBank has launched a promotional offer allowing customers of its SoftBank, Y!mobile and Linemo mobile brands in Japan to subscribe to YouTube Premium Lite at a discounted rate. The programme enables eligible subscribers to access the video streaming service's ad-free viewing tier at a reduced monthly price through a new "YouTube Premium Lite Value Benefit". Under the offer, the service is available at a discounted monthly fee of JPY 701, around 10 percent below Google's official price of JPY 780 as of Ma

Plus adds Samsung Galaxy S26 to smartphone range
POLAND 11 MRT

Plus adds Samsung Galaxy S26 to smartphone range

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has started sales of the Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphones in its shops. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G 12/256GB costs PLN 6,499, and the 12/512GB version is available for PLN 6,949. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ 12/256 GB costs PLN 5,599, and the 12/512GB version is offered for PLN 6,049, while the Galaxy S26 12/256 GB model is priced at PLN 4,499 and sells for PLN 4,949 for the 12/512 GB version.

Gray Media blocks local stations from Dish TV line-up
UNITED STATES 11 MRT

Gray Media blocks local stations from Dish TV line-up

EchoStar announced that 226 channels in 113 markets are currently unavailable to Dish pay-TV customers after a decision by Gray Media to back out its local stations from the Dish TV line-up. EchoStar said Gray Media decided to disconnect the stations after Dish declined to accept "unreasonable rate increases" that would have resulted in higher monthly fees for customers. The disconnected stations provide local news, sports and weather to millions of customers. 

Orange Money Jordan offers 10% Visa cashback and free transfers to Egypt during Ramadan
JORDAN 11 MRT

Orange Money Jordan offers 10% Visa cashback and free transfers to Egypt during Ramadan

Orange Money, the electronic wallet owned by Orange Jordan, announced the launch of exclusive offers to coincide with the holy month of Ramadan.

Cgates ordered to improve pricing info for customers after complaints
LITHUANIA 11 MRT

Cgates ordered to improve pricing info for customers after complaints

Lithuanian telecom regulator RRT has found that the regional fixed operator Cgates is providing customers with insufficient information on changes to its term and conditions including prices. The company's practices are incompatible with transparency requirements, according to the regulator, and it ordered Cgates to end the violations immediately. Cgates also must provide customers with the right to terminate contracts with no penalty if it changes prices.

Vivo launches Y51 Pro 5G smartphone with 7200 mAh battery in India
INDIA 11 MRT

Vivo launches Y51 Pro 5G smartphone with 7200 mAh battery in India

Vivo has launched its Y51 Pro 5G mid-range smartphone in India. The vivo Y51 Pro 5G is manufactured at Vivo India's Greater Noida facility. The smartphone runs on Android 16 platform, and features a 7200 mAh battery.

Plus starts sales of iPhone 17e
POLAND 11 MRT

Plus starts sales of iPhone 17e

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has started sales of the iPhone 17e smartphone in its shops. The device is available for sale under the installment programme Play Exchange, where customers pay over a 36-month contract and can upgrade their phone to a new model after 24 months. Under this programme, the iPhone 17e costs PLN 2,229 (PLN 299 initial payment and 24 monthly payments totaling PLN 83.33 each). 

MTN South Sudan runs 'Switch and Win' prize draw
SOUTH SUDAN 11 MRT

MTN South Sudan runs 'Switch and Win' prize draw

MTN South Sudan has launched the "Switch and Win Promo," a bold, eight-week nationwide campaign designed to reward customer loyalty, celebrate our customer base, and bring the power of the digital world to customers.

MALDIVES 11 MRT

Dhiraagu introduces unlimited data at night with data bundles

Maldives operator Dhiraagu is offering free unlimited data every night from 21:00hrs to 01:00hrs during Ramadan for customers who buy a data bundle. The offer can be activated on the operator's app for MVR 35 for one day or MVR 199 for 28 days, allowing customers to enjoy free unlimited data during the specified hours each night.

GERMANY 11 MRT

M-Net discounts internet connection to EUR 10 for six months

Bavarian fibre-optic network service provider M-Net is offering internet connections in Munich, Augsburg, Erlangen, Kempten and in the districts of Dachau, Ebersberg, Erding, Fuerstenfeldbruck, Freising and Starnberg at a discounted price of EUR 9.90 for the first six months of contract. The discount applies to its Internet 250, Internet 500 and Internet 1000 plans. 

GLOBAL 11 MRT

Microsoft intros new Agent AI, Frontier subscriptions with latest Copilot release

Microsoft is introducing new AI subscriptions for business customers from 01 May. Agent 365 is a new control plane for IT staff to monitor and manage AI agents used across the organisation and will cost USD 15 per user. For its most advanced AI users, the company will offer the new 'Frontier Suite' for Microsoft 365 E7 subscribers. This brings together the Microsoft 365 E5 office tools, Copilot and Agent 365, including the Microsoft Entra Suite for advanced security, all for USD 99 per month - less than buy

NORTH MACEDONIA 11 MRT

Makedonski Telekom refreshes converged offering with unlimited mobile data

Makedonski Telekom is refreshing its Magenta 1 converged offer to include unlimited mobile data on nearly all the plans. This also applies for the Magenta 1 Business range. The new tariffs are branded Magenta 1 Unlimited/Magenta 1 Business Unlimited and also come with roaming packages, gigabit fixed broadband and discounts in the Magenta Moments loyalty programme.

IRELAND 11 MRT

Eircom to refund customers for international calls

Irish operator Eircom has agreed to refund customers around EUR 305,800 for suspected breaches of contractual information requirements. This follows an investigation by regulator ComReg into the company's compliance with EU Electronics Communications Code Regulations. Specifically, Eircom failed to adequately notify customers of exclusions to their international contract allowances in their contract.

EUROPE 11 MRT

Meta to pass on European digital service taxes to advertisers

Meta announced plans to start passing digital service taxes in European countries on to its advertising customers. The social media company said it had previously absorbed the costs itself, but "due to the evolving regulatory landscape", it would now charge the "location-based fees" to customers. 

GLOBAL 10 MRT

Global PC shipments to fall by 12 percent in 2026 - Omdia

Global PC shipments (desktops, notebooks, workstations) are expected to fall by 12 percent year-on-year to 245 million units in 2026, according to the latest Omdia research. This will be driven by strong increases in memory and storage prices, including expected increases of at least 60 percent in the first quarter of the year. Additional price increases are also expected in the second, third and fourth quarters, albeit not as high. Omdia expects global desktop shipments to fall by 10 percent in 2026 to 53.

SWITZERLAND 10 MRT

Swiss vote against reducing public broadcaster funding

People in Switzerland have rejected the proposal put forward in a referendum to cut the the annual licence fee to the national broadcaster, Swiss broadcasting corporation SRG SSR, to CHF 200. The proposal, called "200 francs is enough!" was rejected with 61.9 percent voting against. The backers of the initiative demanded the exemption of all companies from the fees, and limiting the public broadcaster to providing an "essential public service".

KYRGYZSTAN 10 MRT

Mega launches family plan with unlimited data for 3 Sims

Kyrgyzstan operator Mega has introduced its new tariff plan Family Plus for a monthly subscription of KGS 790. The plan includes three SIMs with unlimited mobile data and on-net calls and 20 minutes to other local mobile networks. Additional SIMs can be added for KGS 250 per SIM. Customers are also able to access video services MegaTV and Etnomedia, as well as the location service on the application MegaPay.

SOUTH AFRICA 10 MRT

Vodacom South Africa removes data charges for SABC news channels

Vodacom South Africa has zero-rated news and education content on the SABC+ streaming platform, allowing users to stay informed without incurring mobile data charges. The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) announced the initiative on social media. The free data applies to the SABC News, Al Jazeera and SABC Education live channels.

ITALY 10 MRT

Sky Italia cuts WiFi cost to under EUR 21 for TV subs, gifts EUR 100 voucher

Sky Italia has launched a series of new 'Sky Wifi' fixed broadband offers for current pay-TV subscribers. Users can now access plans such as Sky Wifi Plus at a price of EUR 20.90 a month for the first 12 months instead of EUR 34.90 for up to 1 Gbps broadband and unlimited calls if they sign up by 15 March.

POLAND 9 MRT

Polsat Box Go adds 23 channels to online TV line-up

Polish pay-TV platform Polsat Box Go said it has added 23 channels from TVN Warner Bros Discovery and Polish public broadcaster TVP to its online television line-up, expanding it to almost 200 channels. There are fourteen new channels from TVP, namely TVP Sport, TVP Info, TVP Seriale, TVP Historia, TVP Kultura, TVP Rozrywka, TVP ABC, TVP Dokument, TVP HD, TVP Kobieta, TVP Nauka, TVP World, TVP Polonia and Belsat. The nine new channels from TVN Warner Bros Discovery are TVN24, TVN24 BiS, TVN 7, TVN Turbo, TV

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