Fayn takes over Telly's fixed telephony and VoIP services
CZECH REPUBLIC 12:57

Fayn takes over Telly's fixed telephony and VoIP services

Czech operator Fayn said it has taken over the fixed telephony and VoIP services of Telly, with no change to the conditions of service. Fayn claims that thanks to its specialisation in telecommunications, it will be able gradually to improve Telly's existing services without any increase in the price for customers. 

Mexico to free up 600 MHz band for 5G
MEXICO 12:57

Mexico to free up 600 MHz band for 5G

Mexico's new Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) has announced plans to include the 600 MHz band (614-698 MHz) in its Annual Programme for the Use and Exploitation of Frequency Bands (PABF) for the year 2026. In a statement, it said the band freed up following the reorganisation of digital terrestrial television (DTT) spectrum is ideal for the deployment of 5G services in the country due to its propagation and coverage characteristics.

Comcast completes spin-off of Versant cable channels business
UNITED STATES 12:39

Comcast completes spin-off of Versant cable channels business

Comcast has completed the spin-off of part of its TV business in the new company Versant Media Group. Comcast shareholders received shares in Versant pro rata for their holdings in Comcast, and the new company's stock started trading on the Nasdaq market 05 January. 

Digi Slovakia runs broadband and pay-TV promotion for new customers, discontinues MTV channels
SLOVAKIA 12:38

Digi Slovakia runs broadband and pay-TV promotion for new customers, discontinues MTV channels

Digi Slovakia is offering new customers access to its fixed broadband and IPTV services at promotional rates starting from EUR 1 monthly for the first three months. The offer is valid for new subscribers to its TV M bundle providing more than 70 television channels, or to its TV L package with more than 100 channels, as well as to its Internet S bundle (up to 50 Mbps) or Internet M bundle (up to 400 Mbps). Standard rates will apply later.

GSMA names former Turk Telecom, Totogi executive as chief strategy officer
GLOBAL 12:27

GSMA names former Turk Telecom, Totogi executive as chief strategy officer

The GSMA announced that Hakan Dursun has been appointed as its new chief strategy officer and joins the leadership team. Dursun brings more than 20 years of telecoms, technology and management expertise, including over eight years with Turk Telekom from 2011 until 2019, latterly serving as the Turkish operator's chief marketing officer in the consumer segment. Dursun had previously held senior leadership positions at BT.

MTS launches DDoS protection service for operators and owners of autonomous systems
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:10

MTS launches DDoS protection service for operators and owners of autonomous systems

Russian operator MTS has launched a service offering protection from DDoS attacks aimed at operators and organisations owning autonomous systems. The service is expected to reduce operating expenses for network security. It is based on a domestic product included in the register of local software run by the Ministry of Digitisation.

Kyrgyztelecom expands fixed networks in Jalal-Abad, Batken regions in 2025
KYRGYZSTAN 11:59

Kyrgyztelecom expands fixed networks in Jalal-Abad, Batken regions in 2025

Kyrgyz national operator Kyrgyztelecom said it deployed around 800 kilometres of fibre-optic lines in the Jalal-Abad region in 2025, thereby significantly boosting the coverage of its fixed internet and TV services. It said 344 public entities connected to its broadband services during the year. The operator also deployed more than 3,000 kilometres of fibre-optic lines in the Batken region in 2025.

Beeline Russia reports 22% higher demand for PBX services among SMEs in 2025
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11:55

Beeline Russia reports 22% higher demand for PBX services among SMEs in 2025

Russian operator Beeline said that the number of new connections to its PBX services by SMEs grew by 22 percent year-on-year in 2025. The demand for integration with CRM systems increased by 17 percent.

Wereldwijde consumententechmarkt in 2026 naar verwachting vlak door afkoeling in China
GLOBAL 11:51

Wereldwijde consumententechmarkt in 2026 naar verwachting vlak door afkoeling in China

De wereldwijde markt voor consumententechnologie en duurzame goederen blijft in 2026 vrijwel vlak, met een omzetdaling van 0,4 procent tot circa USD 1,3 biljoen, tegenover 3 procent groei in 2025. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van NielsenIQ, gepresenteerd door de Consumer Technology Association (CTA). In de meeste regio's is beperkte groei te zien, maar China vormt een uitzondering na sterke stimulering vorig jaar.

Zyxel Networks introduces GS1200v3 managed switches
GLOBAL 11:45

Zyxel Networks introduces GS1200v3 managed switches

Zyxel Networks has introduced a refreshed portfolio of five and eight-port gigabit Ethernet switches with web-managed functionality. The new GS1200v3 series is intended to meet growing connectivity needs among power users, home offices and small businesses. Five product iterations are available and one of these, the 10v3 model, provides two dedicated fibre SFP+ uplink ports. All of the devices offer gigabit-capable Ethernet downlink for 1 Gbps connectivity towards end devices ranging from PCs, to network at

Arelion suffers damage to Baltic Sea cable between Latvia and Lithuania
LATVIA 11:35

Arelion suffers damage to Baltic Sea cable between Latvia and Lithuania

A sub-sea fibre-optic cable belonging to Arelion and connecting the city of Liepaja in Latvia with the coastal resort of Palanga in Lithuania was damaged at the beginning of January, news agency Elta reports. The cable is an important part of the countries' critical infrastructure but telecommunications sector users were not affected. The line provides Latvia and Lithuania with internet connectivity with Scandinavian countries. Telia Lithuania uses it for its services but the operator re-routed traffic.

Redmi phones top M.Video bestseller list in December
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11:27

Redmi phones top M.Video bestseller list in December

Russian mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video announced the bestselling smartphones in its shops in December 2025. The Redmi 15C 8/256 GB, Redmi A5 3/64 GB and 4/128 GB, аs well as the Huawei nova Y73 8/256 GB and 8/128 GB lead by unit sales, while the iPhone 16 256 GB, iPhone 17 256 GB, iPhone 13 128 GB, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE,  Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Huawei Pura 80 and Redmi 15C led by sales revenues.

UKRAINE 11:24

Vodafone Ukraine adapts tariff plans for new EU roaming rules

Vodafone Ukraine refreshed its tariff plans for postpaid customers to take account of the new 'roam like at home' rules in the EU. The free roaming is already available for subscribers of most tariffs from the operator since 01 January. Voice services and a part of data traffic bundles can be used by customers when roaming in the EU, without any additional payments. 

DENMARK 11:18

Telenor Denmark reports decline in New Year greetings via SMS or mobile voice call

Telenor Denmark said Danes sent 6 percent fewer SMS to wish each other Happy New Year this time and made 7 percent fewer mobile calls at the turn of the year. Instead, they sent more short videos, photographs and web messages than in years gone by. Christian Hoffmann, director of consumer affairs at the operator, said more and more customers prefer visual greetings to words.

GLOBAL 11:02

RayNeo to present 4G AR prototype after securing funds from China Unicom, China Mobile

RayNeo, a Chinese producer of augmented reality (AR) glasses, is getting ready to showcase a prototype headset with on-board eSIM capability. The RayNeo X3 Pro Project eSIM will be presented at CES, bringing integrated cellular 4G connectivity for a "fully untethered" spatial computing experience. It is billed as the world's first consumer AR glasses concept to offer such functionality, realising industry ambitions to supersede the smartphone for everyday tasks such as phone calls and streaming. Additional

PERU 10:48

Peruvian operators connect 194,000 inhabitants in rural areas to 4G

Peru's ministry of transport and communications MTC said a total of 194,000 inhabitants in 924 rural localities were connected to 4G-LTE in 2025 thanks to the country's "coverage fee" mechanism. The strategy allows operators to allocate up to 60 percent of the spectrum payment to roll out infrastructure in digital divide areas.

GLOBAL 10:28

Core Devices launches updated Pebble smartwatch with no-bezel frame and 1.3-inch colour e-paper display

US smartwatch vendor Core Devices is taking pre-orders for a nostalgic update of an ultra-thin product design first launched under the Pebble brand more than a decade ago. The Pebble Time Round originally went on sale in 2015, and is claimed to have held onto the title of thinnest smartwatch in existence ever since.

ALGERIA 10:22

Algerian ICT minister praises progress in 2025

The Algerian ICT sector recorded remarkable progress in 2025, buoyed by infrastructure strengthening, service quality improvements and continued advancement toward higher technological standards, Ecofin reported citing ICT minister Sid Ali Zerrouki. The minister termed 2025 as both challenging and achievement-driven, highlighting the resilience and commitment of the sector's workforce. He said that sustained efforts by staff in the sector were guided by a shared conviction that serving citizens remains the

NORTH MACEDONIA 10:19

Mtel ends 2025 with 140,000 customers in North Macedonia

Mtel ended 2025 with 140,000 customers for its TV and MVNO services in North Macedonia, director Marko Lopicic told Newsmax Balkans. He said that a key focus has been integrating recent acquisitions Lyca Mobile and Total TV. Looking ahead, Mtel plans to expand its services by introducing fixed internet and prioritising the development of TV and digital content, including local production. New digital processes like the Blinking system for prepaid user registration are also being implemented.

NORTH MACEDONIA 10:12

North Macedonia mobile market reaches over 2 million lines in Q3

The number of active mobile phone lines in North Macedonia rose from 1.95 million in the second quarter of 2025 to 2.10 million in the third quarter, according to figures from the regulator, AEK. Of the total, residential postpaid users accounted for 1.02 million, residential prepaid customers for 833,089, and business postpaid users for 248,306. Mobile internet usage reached 1.78 million, while 340,702 active M2M SIM cards were recorded during the period. A1 Makedonija maintained its lead in the active mob

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:11

Beeline Russia implements own SRM system

Russian operator Beeline has completed implementation of its own Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system in all its branches and units. The system has improved efficiency of all procurement processes, the operator said. Employees developed the system according to the company's needs, and the implementation process started in November 2023.

ZIMBABWE 10:10

Zimbabwean government plans to launch ZimSat-3

The Zimbabwean government has announced plans to deploy a third national satellite to strengthen the country's capacity to use space-based technology for environmental management and national development, The Herald reported. Under the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), it has prioritised the development and deployment of ZimSat-3, building on the foundations laid by the successful launches of ZimSat-1 and ZimSat-2. It enhance Zimbabwe's satellite-based data capabilities in critical sectors including a

PAKISTAN 10:06

Veon injects USD 20 mln in Mobilink Bank

Veon announced a fresh injection of USD 20 million in its Pakistani financial services operation Mobilink Bank. Aamir Hafeez Ibrahim, chairman of the bank and CEO of mobile operator Jazz, said the money will go to expanding Mobilink's services for small businesses and Islamic financing options. It follows a similar capital increase of USD 15 million at the start of 2025 in Mobilink Bank.

GHANA 10:04

Ghanaian NCA says enhanced DStv packages stay in force

Ghana's National Communication Authority (NCA) has said that the stakeholder committee established to evaluate DStv pricing has noted that the enhanced value packages brought in on 15 October 2025 were duly implemented and remain in force. Ghanaians have responded positively, resulting in a significant increase in subscriptions. The committee comprises representatives from the ICT Ministry, NCA and Multichoice and is working with agencies including the Cybersecurity Authority to curb streaming piracy of pay

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