T2 leads 5G network roll-out in Russia - Roskomnadzor
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:09

T2 leads 5G network roll-out in Russia - Roskomnadzor

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, has deployed the most 5G base stations to date, with a total of 4,093 sites. That is 3,222 more than its closest competitor, according to a study from the federal telecommunications regulator Roskomnadzor. T2 accounts for nearly 70 percent of the 5G infrastructure deployed by the "big four" operators.

Airtel Rwanda to provide career training under MoU with National Cyber Security Authority
RWANDA 09:06

Airtel Rwanda to provide career training under MoU with National Cyber Security Authority

Airtel Rwanda and the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) have signed a memorandum of understanding under which the operator will host career guidance masterclasses in cybersecurity. It will provide practical industry insights, outline employer expectations and enable students to make informed academic and career choices in the cybersecurity sector. The partnership will also open internship and career pathways that expose CyberHub students to real-world corporate operations.

USTDA supports mobile network upgrade on Marshall Islands
MARSHALL ISLANDS 09:04

USTDA supports mobile network upgrade on Marshall Islands

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has signed an agreement with the Marshall Islands National Telecoms Authority (MINTA) to fund a feasibility study into upgrade the islands' mobile network into a next-generation 4G/5G network. The USTDA has previously supported a similar upgrade programme in Palau to deploy a nationwide 4G/5G network, with three US suppliers selected for this project.

Italy's Asstel urges industrial policy to ease telecoms investment squeeze
ITALY 09:04

Italy's Asstel urges industrial policy to ease telecoms investment squeeze

Italy's telecommunications industry group Asstel has renewed its call for an industrial policy that recognises telecommunications as a strategic sector on the grounds that operators' margins are being almost entirely consumed by network investment. In 2025, including projects funded by operators and later reimbursed through public money, the gap between EBITDA and capital expenditure is expected to reach just EUR 200 million, according to Asstel's 2026 Telecommunications Supply Chain Report, presented in Ro

Airtel Zambia MD discusses economic growth agenda with finance minister
ZAMBIA 08:56

Airtel Zambia MD discusses economic growth agenda with finance minister

Airtel Zambia managing director Hussam Baday and a corporate delegation have met with finance minister Situmbeko Musokotwane to discuss strengthening collaboration to advance national economic transformation objectives. Talks centered on identifying opportunities to accelerate financial inclusion, expand access to digital financial services, and enable more Zambians to participate meaningfully in the economy.

OpenHealth5G project in Brazil tests new tools for emergency response
BRAZIL 08:56

OpenHealth5G project in Brazil tests new tools for emergency response

The OpenHealth5G initiative, part of the OpenRAN@Brasil project, is testing 5G network capabilities across a multi-institutional framework in Porto Alegre. Utilising the MetroPOA metropolitan network and RNP's PoP-RS infrastructure, the project distributes network components to evaluate two core health use cases requiring real-time interaction and low latency. It connects first responders at accident scenes via high-resolution video, microphones and 5G-integrated portable medical tools (e.g., ultrasounds an

Portuguese antitrust warns spectrum licence renewals may limit competition
PORTUGAL 08:55

Portuguese antitrust warns spectrum licence renewals may limit competition

The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has cautioned that automatically renewing radio spectrum rights for incumbent operators Meo, Nos and Vodafone severely restricts market expansion opportunities for Digi and potential new entrants, reported Executive Digest. According to the AdC, existing spectrum access is heavily concentrated among the top three operators, leaving newer players like Digi with a significantly limited position, particularly in critical low-band frequencies. Also, renewing all licens

STT GDC to host Neysa AI infra at Noida data centre with capacity for 9,000 GPUs
INDIA 08:53

STT GDC to host Neysa AI infra at Noida data centre with capacity for 9,000 GPUs

Data centre operator STT GDC India will host AI cloud provider Neysa's GPU infrastructure and Velocis AI cloud platform at its STT Noida 2 facility in Noida, India. The first phase of the deployment is designed to support up to 9,000 GPUs, targeting high-density AI training and inference workloads. The infrastructure is expected to go live in the first quarter of 2027 and will serve Indian enterprises, startups and international customers running AI workloads.

MTN forms distribution partnership with Western Cape taxis
SOUTH AFRICA 08:52

MTN forms distribution partnership with Western Cape taxis

MTN MoMo has formed a partnership with the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in the Western Cape. Santaco Western Cape will operate as a mobile money agent, business prepaid reseller and enterprise content partner, distributing telecom and financial services directly to taxi operators, drivers, rank vendors and surrounding communities. The aim is to provide participating taxi businesses with new revenue streams through the retail and distribution of MTN products and services.

Rostelecom introduces smart intercom stickers
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:49

Rostelecom introduces smart intercom stickers

Russian national operator Rostelecom announced that the Rostelecom.Key platform has a new access control tool for apartment building entrances: intercom stickers. These serve as a replacement for traditional magnetic keys, offering greater convenience and a more compact design, they can be affixed to a smartphone, a keychain, or any other item that a person carries with them at all times. To open the building entrance, one simply needs to tap the sticker against the intercom panel.

Slovenian competition regulator leans against Telemach takeover of T2 - report
SLOVENIA 08:48

Slovenian competition regulator leans against Telemach takeover of T2 - report

The Slovenian Competition Agency (AVK) is leaning towards opposing Telemach's full acquisition of T-2, Dnevnik reported. A summary of the unreleased market analysis from AVK highlights the risks to competition, with merging the second and fourth largest operators leaving only three mobile network operators in Slovenia. The increased market concentration could drive potential price hikes and reduce switching options. In the current form the regulator is unlikely to allow the deal to proceed, unless the compa

Why soil info matters for fiber network management
EUROPE 08:42

Why soil info matters for fiber network management

Understanding soil and ground conditions around fiber networks is important for network construction and maintenance. But for fiber network owners, the real value comes from connecting that information to the infrastructure they manage. Having relevant environmental data available alongside network assets, routes and other documentation means operators can make better informed decisions about potential risks in advance.

SWITZERLAND 08:42

Sunrise reduces redundancies to 358 in business reorganisation

Swiss operator Sunrise said it will implement 358 redundancies as part of the reorganisation of its business operations. The company originally planned 450 redundancies but this was reduced following a consultation process with employee representatives and Syndicom. Sunrise is realigning its operating model to strengthen its execution capabilities in an environment shaped by fast technology developments.

BRAZIL 08:41

Claro Empresas launches AI-powered WhatsApp platform for B2B clients

Claro Empresas has launched IAtende, an AI-driven platform designed to automate and manage corporate customer service via the official WhatsApp Business API. The solution allows multiple attendants to handle concurrent consumer interactions within a unified interface. It integrates with enterprise CRM and ERP systems to synchronize communication with internal customer and resource data. Additionally, it offers real-time performance indicators (KPIs), monitoring tools, and official Meta compliance to prevent

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:40

Mango Office and OkoCRM integrate telephony and CRM systems

Russian VoIP operator and business communications services provider Mango Office and OkoCRM have unveiled a joint integration that enables users to make and receive calls directly from within the CRM system. The solution automatically logs communication history, creates contacts and deals, and uses artificial intelligence to transcribe phone conversations. The integration is built upon the Mango Office PBX system.

GLOBAL 08:40

Xona banks USD 250 million series D to accelerate delivery of GNSS navigation alternative

Xona, a commercial navigation satellite fleet developer based in California, has raised USD 250 million in a series D investment round led by Future Ventures, a VC firm founded by SpaceX board member Steve Jurvetson. The series D financing puts a valuation of USD 2.45 billion on the business and brings its funding haul since its founding in 2019 above USD 570 million. Proceeds will help Xona prepare for the rollout of its LEO satellite navigation constellation next year. Dubbed Pulsar, the network promises

SERBIA 08:39

Orion Telekom boosts sovereign AI infrastructure with Nvidia

Orion Telekom is expanding Serbia's sovereign AI capabilities by deploying Nvidia GB300 NVL72 systems at the National Data Centre, targeted to go operational in H1 2027. The facility features liquid cooling and scales from 4 MW to 20 MW of power capacity. Orion offers sovereign GPU-as-a-Service, AI platform services, and Token-as-a-Service access to open-weight models (such as DeepSeek, Qwen, and GLM) for public, enterprise, and AI-native clients. Internally, Orion operates over 50 AI agents processing arou

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:35

MTS launches 5G on 2,100 MHz band in Novgorod, Kurgan

Russian operator MTS has launched its 5G services on the 2,100 MHz band in the cities of Novgorod and Kurgan, reports Cnews.ru. In Novgorod, MTS has launched its 5G network in key historical, business, and residential areas of the city: in the city centre at Pobedy-Sofiyskaya Square; near the Ice Arena and Yunost Park; on the Torgovaya Side; in the vicinity of the 30th Anniversary of October Park; in residential neighborhoods within the Zapadny and Pskovsky districts and the Kolmovo area; and near the Rus s

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 08:35

Telemach Croatia rolls out EON 3.0 video platform

Telemach Croatia has introduced EON 3.0, an AI-powered upgrade to its TV platform featuring a redesigned, uniform interface across smart TVs, mobile devices, and web browsers. Driven by machine learning, the platform delivers personalised content recommendations, an improved programme guide, simplified QR-code activation, and a "Visitor mode" for browsing content without logging in.

BRAZIL 08:34

Vertis Torres names CFO

Neutral infrastructure operator Vertis Torres (formerly IHS Brasil) has appointed Ana Paula Saraiva as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting directly to CEO Rafael Podesta, Saraiva brings 27 years of experience from the oil and gas sector (spanning M&A, corporate finance, and international management) to oversee capital allocation, financial discipline, and long-term business expansion across Latin America.

AUSTRIA 08:34

Magenta Telekom, Meridiam expand fibre in Villach for 7,700 homes via Alpen Glasfaser venture

Magenta Telekom and Meridiam have expanded the fibre-optic network in Villach for 7,700 households through their Alpen Glasfaser joint venture. Magenta said the companies plans to provide approximately 15,000 connections altogether in Villach to cover half of all households there with fibre. Another 7,000 connections will be available through Magenta Telekom's existing hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) network.

KAZAKHSTAN 08:32

Transtelecom unveils digital infrastructure for Kazakhstan passenger trains powered by Starlink

Kazakhstan operator Transtelecom has unveiled a large-scale project to establish a unified digital infrastructure for Kazakhstan's passenger trains, utilising the Starlink satellite system. The presentation took place at the Nurly Zhol railway station in Astana during an event dedicated to the development of a digital platform for passenger transport. The project, implemented by Transtelecom in collaboration with the company Passenger Transportation, aims to expand passenger access to modern digital service

SPAIN 08:27

Telefonica and IQM to install Madrid's first quantum computer

Telefonica and IQM Quantum Computers have announced the upcoming installation of what will be the Community of Madrid's first quantum computer at the Technical University of Madrid (UPM). The IQM Spark system is designed for research, education and early-stage development, giving universities, hospitals, research centres and startups direct access to real quantum hardware.

NETHERLANDS 08:25

Evergreen expands to Netherlands with Lyra takeover of Lantack

Lyra Technology Group, owned by investor Evergreen, has acquired Dutch managed service provider Lantack. This is Evergreen's first acquisition in the Benelux region. Lantack will continue as an independent company under its own name and current management, including founder and CEO Cliff Lagendijk.

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