1Global doubles revenues in 2025 to USD 200 million
GLOBAL 14:08

1Global doubles revenues in 2025 to USD 200 million

Mobile communications provider 1Global doubled its revenues in 2025 to USD 200 million, while improving its operating result from a USD 1.2 million loss to a USD 11.2 million profit, according to the annual report for 2025 deposited by 1Global Holdings at the Dutch trade registry. The accounts show EBITDA growth of more than 130 percent to USD 26 million, while the net profit improved from USD 723,000 in 2024 to USD 8.9 million in 2025.

E& completes Vodafone stake sale for nearly USD 6 bln in cash
EUROPE 14:04

E& completes Vodafone stake sale for nearly USD 6 bln in cash

UAE-based telecom group E& has completed the transfer of its entire stake in Vodafone Group, following a binding agreement signed earlier this month with the Niel family group's acquisition vehicle, Vega. The group transferred nearly 3.95 billion ordinary shares to a consortium of banks including BNPP Financial Markets, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, and Societe Generale, which will hold on to the shares until Vega acquires all regulatory clearances. The closing generated immediate gross cas

Rostelecom completes repairs on Petropavlovsk-Anadyr subsea backbone
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:01

Rostelecom completes repairs on Petropavlovsk-Anadyr subsea backbone

Russian national operator Rostelecom said that it has completed repair work on its seabed backbone line connecting the city of Petropavlovsk in the Kamchyatka region and the town of Anadyr in the Chukotka region. A 800-metre segment of the cable line has been replaced in a section located 455m deep, at 434 km from Anadyr. Works lasted for three days and were completed the evening of 16 July. A specialised maritime vessel was used, and staff of the company Bulat, a subsidiary of Rostelecom carried out the wo

Telemach BH invests EUR 90 million in network
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 14:00

Telemach BH invests EUR 90 million in network

United Group's unit in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Telemach BH, has injected EUR 90 million into network infrastructure, advanced technologies, and customer equipment over the past six years, the company announced. This investment has accelerated access to high-speed connectivity and a range of digital services. In a statement, Telemach said it operates one of the country's most sophisticated connectivity networks, extending 4,915 kilometres. Over 90 percent of its internet customers utilize speeds exceeding 10

Netia to add new Canal Plus Ultra channel
POLAND 13:58

Netia to add new Canal Plus Ultra channel

Polish operator Netia announced plans to expand the lineup of sport channels from Canal Plus in its pay-TV offer starting from 17 August. The new Canal Plus Ultra channel and package will include coverage of Spain's LaLiga football league for the first time. More details on the new offering will be announced in August. 

LMT Group revenues up 11% in H1
LATVIA 13:52

LMT Group revenues up 11% in H1

Revenues of Latvia's LMT Group rose 11 percent year-on-year to EUR 169.3 million in the first half of 2026, while the group's EBITDA increased by 2.5 percent to EUR 47.4 million. The subscriber base grew by 30,000 to 1.554 million at the end of June.

TIM Brasil refreshes convergent offer with Ultracombo
BRAZIL 13:51

TIM Brasil refreshes convergent offer with Ultracombo

TIM Brasil has rolled out Ultracombo, a new commercial offering that bundles mobile plans, fixed broadband, and streaming services into a single package. Ultracombo integrates TIM Black and TIM Black Family mobile plans with TIM Ultrafibra for home broadband where TIM's fibre network is available. Fixed broadband speeds range from 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps, paired with mobile data allowances between 65 GB and 200 GB, depending on the chosen plan. Select tiers of the offering include subscriptions to popular stream

Visabeira Group expands in Mozambique
MOZAMBIQUE 13:49

Visabeira Group expands in Mozambique

Portuguese conglomerate Visabeira will expand its presence in Mozambique by acquiring an additional 30 percent stake in TV Cabo, a major provider of pay-TV, internet, and voice services, reported news agency Lusa. This acquisition, pending regulatory approval, will increase Visabeira's holding in TV Cabo from 50 percent to 80 percent.

Unitel T+ and Alou refute SIM card shortage rumours
CAPE VERDE 13:43

Unitel T+ and Alou refute SIM card shortage rumours

Cape Verdean telecom providers Unitel T+ and Alou have jointly issued a denial regarding rumours of a national SIM card shortage, confirming that current stock levels are normal, as reported by Inforpress. In response to circulating reports suggesting a potential stock depletion, the country's two leading operators have labelled these claims as completely unfounded. Both operators guarantee that customers experience no disruption in purchasing SIM cards, with full availability maintained throughout their ne

Plus offers summer deals on Realme, Honor smartphones
POLAND 13:43

Plus offers summer deals on Realme, Honor smartphones

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has introduced a seasonal promotion of selected Realme and Honor smartphones with discounts up to PLN 600. The Realme GT8 Pro 5G 16/512GB costs PLN 4,399 instead of PLN 4,999, tThe Honor 600 5G 8/256GB is available for PLN 2,599, down by PLN 200, and the Honor 600 Pro 5G 12/512GB costs PLN 3,999, down by PLN 400. The Honor Magic8 Lite 5G 8/256GB is available for PLN 1,499, a savings of PLN 400, and the Realme 16 5G 8/256GB is offered for PLN 1,499, do

Tet to end terrestrial TV services in 2027
LATVIA 13:41

Tet to end terrestrial TV services in 2027

Latvian operator Tet said that it will stop providing terrestrial TV services from 01 January 2027. The company has decided not to participate in the next tender for providing the service. The decision takes into account the development of the television market and changing customer habits, as well as the tender conditions. 

DStelecom extends fibre reach in Valpacos
PORTUGAL 13:37

DStelecom extends fibre reach in Valpacos

Portugal's DStelecom announced an expansion of its multi-operator fibre-optic network in the municipality of Valpacos. This initiative, set to be completed in the third quarter of this year, will extend coverage to roughly 1,300 new homes, bringing the total number of covered addresses to 9,900 and achieving 72 percent coverage of the entire municipal territory. The infrastructure will reach the parishes of Algeriz, Padrela, Tazem, and Sao Joao da Corveira for the first time and expand coverage in the local

LITHUANIA 13:36

Telia Lithuania revenues up 7% in Q2

Revenues of Telia Lithuania totaled EUR 130.3 million in the second quarter of this year, up by 6.9 percent year-on-year from EUR 121.9 million. The adjusted EBITDA rose 12.1 percent to EUR 54.7 million, and the net profit jumped 20.6 percent to EUR 26.7 million. The capital expenditure totaled EUR 26.1 million, up by 83.7 percent from EUR 14.2 million. During January-June of 2026, free cash flow generated from operating activities was 12.5 percent higher year-on-year. 

POLAND 13:34

Orange Poland CERT blocks 30% more fake internet domains in H1

Orange Poland said that its cybersecurity unit CERT blocked 330,000 fake internet domains in the first half of this year. The number grew by 30 percent year-on-year. Some 3.2 million customers were protected from accessing fake websites.

BRAZIL 13:33

Brasil TecPar receives antitrust nod to acquire Ligga's broadband assets

Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defence (CADE) has recommended the unrestricted approval of Brasil TecPar's purchase of Ligga Telecomunicacoes' broadband operation. The deal already received clearance from the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) in May. This strategic acquisition will significantly bolster Brasil TecPar's market position, increasing its subscriber base to over 1.7 million customers and making it the fourth-largest broadband group in Brazil.

PORTUGAL 13:32

P3 names Vodafone best mobile and fixed network in Portugal

Vodafone Portugal has received awards for the "Best Mobile Network" and "Best Fixed Network" in Portugal by P3 Communications, achieving the highest overall score among all national operators. In the mobile category, Vodafone led the ranking with a score of 8,241, excelling particularly in metrics related to consumer experience, network performance, and data services. In the fixed network category, the operator also secured the top rating with a score of 8,441, distinguishing itself through superior perform

BELGIUM 13:16

Orange Belgium expands kids mobile plan with 12 months free SafePath app

Orange Belgium is refreshing its mobile package for children ahead of the new school year. Available in Orange shops, the SaferPhone Pack comes with a mobile plan, 12 months free parental controls and a choice of smartphones. The offer expands on its existing Mobile Child Plan, making it available to anyone, not just existing Orange customers. A free backpack is offered for new customers in-store.

MAURITIUS 13:09

Mauritius Telecom and TM Forum develop trusted AI 'Model-as-a-Service'

TM Forum has announced a cooperation with Mauritius Telecom to advance a trusted artificial intelligence Model-as-a-Service (MaaS) for the telecom industry. Mauritius Telecom will help pioneer how AI models are operated, governed and monetised globally. Together with TM Forum members, the operator will define industry-wide standards for model lifecycle management, security, observability, trust, cost visibility and token-based monetisation.

SPAIN 13:02

MasOrange activates 5G in 182 villages with fewer than 100 inhabitants

MasOrange announced the activation of 235 nodes with 5G coverage in a total of 182 localities with less than 100 inhabitants throughout Spain under the EU-backed '5G Redes Activas' investment plan. They include Hortecillas (Cuenca), with 51 inhabitants, San Miguel de Robledo (Salamanca), with 52, Grisaleña (Burgos), with 61, and Fuentelsaz (Soria), with 63 inhabitants.

SAUDI ARABIA 12:49

Zain KSA cuts fuel consumption 13% in 2025

Zain KSA has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, which says it converted 51 more tower locations into solar hybrid sites during the year and transitioned 231 diesel-powered stations direct grid connections. These structural upgrades resulted in a 13.2 percent drop in fuel consumption compared to 2024.

BELGIUM 12:45

Eurofiber Belgium revenues up 20% in 2025 after Arcadiz takeover

Eurofiber Belgium recorded revenues of EUR 46.7 million for 2025, a jumped of 20 percent over the previous year. EBITDA rose 70 percent to EUR 11.7 million, and its operating profit increased over 150 percent, to EUR 8.7 million from EUR 3.4 million, thanks to the takeover of network services provider Arcadiz Telecom. The net loss shrunk to EUR 0.5 million from EUR 2.5 million in 2024, as higher interest expense was offset by the improved operating result.

NAMIBIA 12:39

MTC opens shop in mobile home in Okongo

Namibian operator MTC said it has commissioned the Okongo Mobile Home shop to expand its retail footprint in the Ohangwena region. For years, residents of Okongo and neighbouring communities had to travel nearly 100 kilometres to Eenhana to access essential MTC services. The new branch expands MTC's national retail chain to 40 shops countrywide, enhancing service convenience and accessibility across Namibia.

FRANCE 12:33

CVC DIF replaces InfraVia Capital Partners as majority shareholder of Celeste

French B2B operator Celeste has announced that private equity firm CVC DIF has become its majority shareholder. The change follows the completion of a sale agreed in mid-January by former majority shareholder InfraVia Capital Partners. The latter reportedly instructed asset management firm Lazard to find a buyer for its 75 percent stake in Celeste during Q1 2025, having acquired the holding in 2019.

ETHIOPIA 12:32

Ethio Telecom and China's Inspur discuss AI and digital partnership

Ethio Telecom says it is exploring a partnership with China's Inspur Software Technology Company to expand digital infrastructure, AI computing capabilities, cloud services and enterprise digital transformation. The initiative was discussed at a meeting between Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru and an Inspur delegation led by chairman Lin Shuai. The meeting included Gao Xinjie, deputy general manager of Shandong Hi-Speed Road & Bridge International Engineering.

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Telemach BH invests EUR 90 million in network

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Background

12 JUL 23:30

The week in telecom: European telcos take shape as Xavier Niel buys more of Vodafone, Telenor expands in Sweden

5 JUL 23:03

The week in telecom: Comcast gives up on vertical integration, BT and Verizon agree global alliance

3 JUL 07:46

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28 JUN 23:51

The week in telecoms: Apple raises prices, Qualcomm tries server market and Jio going public