VMO2 combines commercial, operations functions into new Consumer unit
UNITED KINGDOM 15:28

VMO2 combines commercial, operations functions into new Consumer unit

Virgin Media O2 has announced plans to create a new Consumer unit by combining its Commercial and Data and Operations functions. The new Consumer unit will include retail, customer service, digital, propositions and trading - led by newly-appointed Consumer CEO Lyssa McGowan. She will join the group's Executive Committee on 08 July, reporting to CEO Lutz Schueler. She has extensive commercial and retail leadership experience, including more than 10 years at Sky, where she rose to Chief Consumer Officer. Mos

Polish data centre capacity to grow fivefold by 2030 - Audytel
POLAND 15:08

Polish data centre capacity to grow fivefold by 2030 - Audytel

The installed capacity of Polish data centres will grow fivefold by the end of 2030, according to a study by Audytel reported by Telko.in. The colocation surface is forecast to increase by more than 50,000 m2. 

Bite Lithuania offers faster 5G after Kaunas region upgrade
LITHUANIA 14:59

Bite Lithuania offers faster 5G after Kaunas region upgrade

Bite Lithuania has completed its network modernisation project in the Kaunas region, increasing mobile broadband speeds more than 25 percent in some locations on the 5G network there. The operator carries out the project gradually, and the network has already been modernised in areas including more than 75 percent of the population. The project should be completed this autumn. 

Digmatix acquires Microsoft specialists in Czechia and Romania
CZECH REPUBLIC 14:57

Digmatix acquires Microsoft specialists in Czechia and Romania

The Latvian technology company Digmatix, formerly known as Digital Mind, has acquired two Microsoft business application partners in Central Europe, the Czech CRM solution provider LLP CRM and the Romanian Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner Elian Solutions, reports Db.lv. Digmatix owns 100 percent of both companies. With these transactions, Digmatix enters the Czech and Romanian markets, while significantly expanding the group's competence in the field of Microsoft business applications in Central and Southern

Mega adds Amediateka, launches new plans
KYRGYZSTAN 14:52

Mega adds Amediateka, launches new plans

Kyrgyzstan operator Mega is adding to its mobile application MegaTV the Russian video service Amediteka. The monthly subscription costs KGS 599.

Orange, T-Mobile venture Networks! gets new CEO
POLAND 14:49

Orange, T-Mobile venture Networks! gets new CEO

Maciej Zengel, the CEO of Polish company Networks!, a joint venture of Orange and T-Mobile Poland, has resigned. Patryk Borkowski, the CTO of the company, has replaced Zengel, and Robert Pelka has been appointed the new CTO. He was already the head of network development at Orange Poland.

Uzbekistan ICT investment grows to UZS 3.1 trln in Q1
UZBEKISTAN 14:41

Uzbekistan ICT investment grows to UZS 3.1 trln in Q1

Investment in Uzbekistan's ICT sector reached UZS 3.1 trillion (approximately USD 257 million) in the first quarter of of this year, reports Trend from a statement published by the National Statistics Committee, marking a new record for recent years. Some UZS 2.4 trillion (USD 199 million) came from foreign investment and loans, underscoring the sector's growing appeal to international investors.

CRA teams up with Multiverse Computing on Czech AI Gigafactory
CZECH REPUBLIC 14:39

CRA teams up with Multiverse Computing on Czech AI Gigafactory

Czech operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) and Spanish technology company Multiverse Computing have signed a strategic partnership memorandum, confirming their common interest in developing the Czech AI Gigafactory (AIGF CZ) and building sovereign artificial intelligence capacities for the Czech Republic and the Central and Eastern European region. Multiverse Computing is a developer of quantum software and artificial intelligence.

BH Telecom sees revenue and net profit growth in 2025
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 14:36

BH Telecom sees revenue and net profit growth in 2025

Bosnia and Herzegovina operator BH Telecom reported 2025 revenue of BAM 566.1 million, or BAM 10.4 million more than the year before. Net profit amounted to almost BAM 70 million, gross profit was BAM 76.3 million, and EBITDA reached BAM 168.8 million, with a margin of 30.4 percent. The strong financial result also enabled the payment of dividends to shareholders in the amount of BAM 39 million for the previous year.

Hrvatski Telekom expands Beyond Now BSS to support 'AI-first' strategy
CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 14:34

Hrvatski Telekom expands Beyond Now BSS to support 'AI-first' strategy

Croatia's Hrvatski Telekom has expanded its collaboration with digital platform provider Beyond Now, as part of an "AI-first" strategy designed to streamline B2B customer experience, accelerate service rollouts, and introduce advanced features. The partnership will introduce AI-driven products and services such as personal assistants powered by Beyond Now's Wave AI to address customer needs.

Pay-TV only telecom service to grow in Serbia in Q1
SERBIA 14:22

Pay-TV only telecom service to grow in Serbia in Q1

Serbia's mobile market shrank to 7.89 million lines at the end of Q1 2026, down from 7.91 million at the end of 2025. The market consists of 5.44 million postpaid subscribers and 2.44 million prepaid users, according to the latest data from Ratel. Telekom Srbija maintains its market leadership with a 41.53 percent share, whilst Yettel holds 32.27 percent and A1 takes 26.20 percent. Meanwhile, mobile number porting picked up, with 39,639 switches recorded during the quarter.

Rostelecom to pay RUB 9.5 bln in dividends
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:18

Rostelecom to pay RUB 9.5 bln in dividends

The general shareholders meeting of Russian national operator Rostelecom approved RUB 2.71 per share in dividends for both ordinary and preference shares from the financial result of 2025. The company will allocate RUB 9.46 billion in total for dividends, equal to 50.6 percent of the net profit in 2025.

MONTENEGRO 14:17

Crnogorski Telekom rolls out Libero mobile internet promo

Montenegro's Crnogorski Telekom has rolled out a summer promotion for its Libero mobile internet service, available until 30 September. Designed for flexible use via tablet, USB dongle, or a 5G Wi-Fi router, the new deals offer significant data and perks. Users of the Libero Plus M2 package will get a 1 TB summer bonus for the first three months, dropping to 600 GB (with a contract) or 200 GB (without a contract) after the promotional period. Additional benefits include data sharing with one postpaid number

UKRAINE 14:14

Kyivstar subsidiary Uklon adds Visa acceptance platform

Ukraine's Kyivstar Group announced a partnership with Visa enabling Uklon, the ride-hailing service in Kyivstar's digital ecosystem, to integrate the Visa Acceptance Platform into its application. The new platform will strengthen Uklon's payment infrastructure in Ukraine and deliver a faster, more seamless payment experience for millions of riders. The platform has already successfully launched in the Uklon app, enabling in-app transactions, instant refunds, and transaction cancellations.

SIERRA LEONE 14:00

Orange Foundation and ActionAid provide digital skills training to disabled people in Sierra Leone

Orange Foundation and ActionAid Sierra Leone have signed an agreement to launch a digital skills training programme for 150 people with disabilities.

SOUTH AFRICA 13:57

Telkom Foundation trains 150 young people in digital skills

Telkom Foundation said more than 150 young South Africans have graduated from its 'RT15 ICT Skills Learnership Programme'. They received training to prepare them for the growing digital economy, delivered in partnership with Telkom Consumer and part of a five-year Supplier Development and Localisation initiative with the National Treasury. Each year, the scheme recruits 210 unemployed youths from acrosa the country, equipping them with MICT SETA-certified NQF Level 4 and 5 qualifications in fields such as m

PORTUGAL 13:55

Portuguese telecom prices stabilise in May

Portugal's telecommunications service prices held steady month-on-month in May and showed a 2.5 percent decline compared to the previous year, according to Anacom data. Over the last 12 months, Portugal saw a 1.7 percent price reduction, contrasting with a 1.2 percent increase across the EU. This gave Portugal the third-largest price drop in the EU27. Whilst fixed-line prices remained static, bundled and mobile services in Portugal experienced steeper declines than the EU average. Digi continued to lead in

POLAND 13:54

Netia adds basic online TV bundle to all fixed internet packs

Polish operator Netia has added its online TV service free for all subscribers connected to its fixed broadband services. The online TV service is available on the application Netia Go, with its package XS containing 35 channels.

BRAZIL 13:52

TIM Brasil launches customer service kiosks at public transport hubs

Brazilian telecom operator TIM has launched an in-person customer service initiative tailored for busy public transport hubs. The inaugural kiosk opened at the Piracicaba Urban Terminal in Sao Paulo state. This launch kicks off a broader expansion strategy, with the next scheduled kiosk will open at Corinthians-Itaquera Station, which sees a footfall of approximately 160,000 passengers every day. By the end of the year, TIM expects to have a total of 15 of these specialised commuter hubs operational through

FRANCE 13:47

Canal Plus bundles best content in EUR 30/month RAT+ offer for under-26 sign-ups

French pay-TV operator Canal Plus has introduced a new version of its RAT+ discounted bundle reserved for sign-ups aged under 26. Dubbed RAT+ La Totale, this new option is priced at EUR 29.99 per month, with a single access included and no minimum contract period. The Canal Plus website describes this package as a combination of the best sport, cinema and TV series available on the platform, in HD quality and Dolby 5.1 sound.

POLAND 13:45

Polish telecom market revenues up 4% in 2025 as capex increases

The Polish telecommunications market was worth PLN 46.0 billion in 2025, up by 3.5 percent year-on-year, according to an annual report from the telecommunications regulator UKE. The sector contributed around 1.2 percent of the country's GDP. The UKE flagged a high concentration in the market, with the four largest market players generating 62.7 percent of revenues  (PLN 28.8 billion). At the same time more than 2,600 companies worked in the telecom market. Nevertheless, 48 companies generated 90 percent of

GLOBAL 13:43

Titan strikes global distribution deal for Xumo FAST channels

Barcelona-based technology and entertainment company Titan OS has announced a technical integration and distribution agreement with the B2B arm of Xumo, the streaming TV joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications. Under the global deal, smart TVs using the Titan platform will integrate more than 50 Xumo FAST channels.

SLOVAKIA 13:33

Antik adds Eurosport Wimbledon 4K channel to lineup

Slovak operator Antik has added the channel Eurosport Wimbledon 4K to its pay-TV lineup. The channel will be available for customers during the Wimbledon tennis competition, until 12 July. Subscribers using Antik TV services in both Slovakia and Czechia are able to watch the channel. They need to be connected to the Eurosport package from the operator.

AFRICA 13:27

Liquid C2 secures Gold Tier in Google's peering programme

Liquid C2 has achieved Gold-level status in Google's Verified Peering Provider (VPP) programme. Customers benefit from direct access to Google services via Liquid's extensive network. By eliminating the delays and congestion typical of shared public internet paths, the partnership improves service for users. Businesses can expect faster speeds, lower latency, uninterrupted uptime, and more reliable performance when running Google Workspace, Google Cloud and demanding AI workloads.

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