Telstra trials advanced RAN coordination technology with Ericsson
AUSTRALIA 06:17

Telstra trials advanced RAN coordination technology with Ericsson

Telstra has completed a trial of Ericsson's Advanced RAN Coordination (ARC) feature in its North Sydney network, aiming to improve 5G performance through more efficient coordination of radio resources between sites. Telstra wireless engineering executive Ashley Hunter revealed the trial in a LinkedIn post. The trial deployed ARC on Ericsson's fourth-generation RAN Compute platform, increasing the number of carrier combinations available to the 5G scheduler at each site from 12 to 36. Telstra said this allow

Apple chooses Google's Gemini to power iPhone's Siri
GLOBAL 06:13

Apple chooses Google's Gemini to power iPhone's Siri

Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration which will see the next generation of Apple Foundation Models based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalised Siri due this year. The Siri deal unlocks a large market with Apple's installed base of more than two billion active devices X, marking a strategic win for Google in the AI race against OpenAI.

Dialog Axiata sponsors Kelaniya Duruthu Festival
SRI LANKA 04:52

Dialog Axiata sponsors Kelaniya Duruthu Festival

Sri Lanka operator Dialog Axiata has sponsored the annual Kelaniya Duruthu Festival at the historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara. As a long-standing patron of the January 2026 event, the company provided essential support to support the festival. The annual Kelaniya Duruthu Festival was held between 8 and 11 January, marking a congregation of thousands of devotees and visitors at the historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara.

PLDT deploys internet connectivity across 29 schools in Muntinlupa city
PHILIPPINES 04:25

PLDT deploys internet connectivity across 29 schools in Muntinlupa city

The City Government of Muntinlupa and the Schools Division Office (SDO) of the Department of Education (DepEd) have partnered with PLDT Enterprise to deliver internet connectivity across the city's 29 public schools. Leveraging PLDT Enterprise services, SDO Muntinlupa is preparing to roll out digital systems that automate tasks such as attendance reporting, grade encoding, school communications, and compliance submissions.

SberMobile subscriber base grows 160% in 2025
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12 JAN

SberMobile subscriber base grows 160% in 2025

Russian MVNO SberMobile, run by the bank Sber, said that its subscriber base reached 6.3 million at the end of 2025. That means growth of 160 percent year-on-year, up from 3.9 million at the end of 2024. Services from the MVNO are available in 89 regions across the country.

Plus introduces roaming pack for winter sports fans
POLAND 12 JAN

Plus introduces roaming pack for winter sports fans

Polish operator Polkomntel, trading under the Plus brand, introduced a new roaming package for fans of winter sports. The package is available for both prepaid and postpaid customers and is valid in Czechia, Italy, Slovakia, Austria and France. Customers receive a 6 GB package valid for a month, at a cost of PLN 30. The offer will be valid until 30 April.

Samsung, Netflix launch 'Stranger Things' theme for Galaxy users
GLOBAL 12 JAN

Samsung, Netflix launch 'Stranger Things' theme for Galaxy users

Samsung Electronics, in partnership with Netflix, have released a bespoke Stranger Things mobile theme for Galaxy users worldwide. Samsung Galaxy users in 186 countries can now download the exclusive 'Stranger Things' theme and wallpapers via Galaxy Store, available at no additional cost for a limited time to those who download or launch the Netflix app.

Peruvians port nearly 6.7 mln lines in 2025
PERU 12 JAN

Peruvians port nearly 6.7 mln lines in 2025

A total of 6.69 million Peruvian mobile users ported their phone number in 2025 as a whole, up 5.4 percent year on year and the highest figure in six years, according to the latest data from telecom regulator Osiptel. Ported postpay lines came to 4.75 million in 2025, accounting for over two-thirds (71.1%) of the total.

Tele2 Latvia blocks record number of digital threats in December
LATVIA 12 JAN

Tele2 Latvia blocks record number of digital threats in December

Tele2 Latvia said that it prevented 163 million digital threats on its network in 2025. According to the collected information, fraudsters were particularly active in the last three months of the year, when a total of 68 million threats were prevented. December was a record month, as 26.8 million different types of threats to customers in the digital environment were prevented. According to the operator, on average 4,000 fraudulent calls and 5,000 text messages are blocked on its network every day.

Ghana consults on use of 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi services
GHANA 12 JAN

Ghana consults on use of 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi services

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has launched a public consultation on a proposal to open up the lower 6 GHz band (5,925–6,425 MHz) for Wi-Fi 6 services. The consultation calls for pubic comments until 25 February. The proposal seeks to boost digital growth by authorising unlicensed Wireless Access Systems/Radio Local Area Networks (WAS/RLANs) in the spectrum band. 

Bite Latvia to disconnect 3G network in Jurmala, surroundings of Riga
LATVIA 12 JAN

Bite Latvia to disconnect 3G network in Jurmala, surroundings of Riga

Bite Latvia announced that it plans to switch off its 3G network in the coastal resort of Jurmala, as well as in the Kekava, Marupe and Olaine municipalities, outside the capital city. The network will be disconnected by 21 January, and the released radio frequencies will be allocated to LTE and 5G networks. In 2025, Bite Latvia disconnected its 3G network in numerous cities, towns and municipalities in the Zemgale, Vidzeme, Kurzeme and Latgale regions.

Play offers promo of 5G smartphone contracts
POLAND 12 JAN

Play offers promo of 5G smartphone contracts

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, started s a promotion of 5G smartphones in its shops. Up to 50 percent discounts are offered to customers buying devices and connecting to S+, M, L or Homebox plans from the operator using number porting. That means the Xiaomi 15T Pro 5G costs PLN 1,799 instead of PLN 3,599, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 5G is reduced to PLN 1,499 from PLN 2,999, and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro 5G is offered for PLN 1,199 instead of PLN 2,399. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro is down to PLN 5

UNITED KINGDOM 12 JAN

English students to access GCSE results on new mobile app

The UK government has announced the launch of the 'Education Record' app in England to upgrade how children access their exam results. The app will allow Year 11 students to view their GCSE results on their mobile phones for the first time from summer 2026. The national roll-out follows a trial of the app in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester. 

EGYPT 12 JAN

Egypt's mobile phone subscription rise 9% in Q3

The number of mobile phone subscriptions in Egypt increased by 8.75 percent year on year to 120.85 million in September 2025 from 111.12 million in 2024, according to statistics from the ICT ministry. Mobile penetration rose to 109.22 percent from 102.14 percent, up by 7.08 percentage points.

NETHERLANDS 12 JAN

KPN reports jump in online meeting traffic during winter storms

KPN said online meeting traffic on its broadband network was 40 percent higher in the past week than the average traffic in the 12 weeks prior. This was attributed to more people working from home due to the snow in the Netherlands. The operator said there was a clear peak in video calls and online meetings, with outgoing internet traffic also up an average 12 percent. On 07 January, upload traffic was over a fifth (22%) higher than a normal Wednesday.

NETHERLANDS 12 JAN

AirInternet names new CEO

AirInternet announced that Ralph Rademakers has become CEO from the start of 2026. He previously led international sales at the Dutch operator and has helped expanded the group's operations with strategic partnerships in Europe. The company specialises in private 4G/5G network connections for business customers. It started in 2016 as a MVNO and has since expanded to 14 countries and over 50 reseller partners. 

UNITED KINGDOM 12 JAN

Vodafone UK starts selling Honor Magic8

Vodafone UK is now selling the Honor Magic8 Series, including the Magic8 Pro and Lite smartphones. The Honor Magic8 Pro is available from GBP 50 per month (GBP 40 upfront), with the Magic8 Lite available from GBP 24 per month (GBP 20 upfront).

SOUTH SUDAN 12 JAN

MTN South Sudan expects to complete Yambio upgrade by end of January

MTN South Sudan says network upgrade following ongoing service disruptions in Yambio will be completed by the end of January. The disruption was caused by its network modernisation project aimed at upgrading the area to a 4G network. The company extended an apology to affected customers for any inconvenience during this transition.

NETHERLANDS 12 JAN

Vodafone NL expands unlimited data offering with 3 new plans

Vodafone Netherlands has launched three different unlimited mobile data plans. With speeds up to 1 Gbps over 5G, the plans differ in the amount of call minutes and roaming allowances. They are available for both consumer and business customers, with the latter also getting extra security and connectivity options. 

SPAIN 12 JAN

Ruggiero named Boldyn Networks Spain CEO

Boldyn Networks announced that Antonino Ruggiero has been appointed as the new chief executive of its Spanish business, while continuing to serve as CEO in Italy. He has over 30 years of experience in the telecom sector across Europe and South America, having held various leadership positions at BT Group, Ericsson, Omnitel (Vodafone Italia) and TIM in Chile, Turkey, Brazil and Italy.

TUNISIA 12 JAN

Ooredoo appoints deputy group CFO Assaf to lead Tunisian subsidiary

Eyas Naif Assaf has stepped down from his responsabilities as deputy CFO at Ooredoo group to become CEO of Ooredoo Tunisia. His career has primarily focused on financial roles within the Ooredoo group, including CFO positions at Ooredoo Algeria and Indosat Ooredoo. On 10 January, he officially assumed leadership of the Tunisian subsidiary succeeding Mansoor Rashid Al‑Khater, who served as CEO for six years following his appointment in November 2019.

GLOBAL 12 JAN

Net Insight unveils internal pick for CEO role following Fritzon's departure

Andreas Eriksson has been named CEO at Net Insight, taking over immediately from predecessor Crister Fritzon, whose resignation was announced in December. Eriksson shifts upwards from his earlier role as chief commercial officer, and Net Insight said his track record made him an "outstanding" internal candidate for the leadership, stressing he was selected following a competitive recruitment process.

UKRAINE 12 JAN

Kyivstar launches 5G pilot in Lviv

Veon has announced that its Ukrainian subsidiary Kyivstar has launched a 5G test zone in the historical centre of the city of Lviv in Ukraine. This marks Kyivstar's first local pilot 5G project and it is being implemented in coordination with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.

NORWAY 12 JAN

Nkom to oversee compliance with EU Cyber Resilience Act in Norway

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom said it will expand its remit now that the government is starting to implement the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Norway is not an EU member but does belong to the European Free Trade Area (EFTA), which is linked to the EU via the EAA. Nkom is already responsible for oversight under the Radio Equipment Directive, which gained new cybersecurity requirements for radio equipment from 01 August 2025.

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