U Mobile named official broadcast sponsor for FIFA World Cup 2026 on RTMKlik
MALAYSIA 15 JUN

U Mobile named official broadcast sponsor for FIFA World Cup 2026 on RTMKlik

Malaysian operator U Mobile has been appointed as the official broadcast sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on RTMKlik. The operator will provide its subscribers with access to all 104 of the FIFA tournament matches. In addition, U Mobile subscribers can also win exclusive prizes and fan experiences as part of the campaign.

EA launches new in-game advertising platform for brand partners
GLOBAL 15 JUN

EA launches new in-game advertising platform for brand partners

Electronic Arts (EA) has launched a new platform called EA Advertising for brands to connect directly with audiences through an exclusive EA Sports Partner Programme, creative partnerships, in-game integrations and scalable ad opportunities across the global EA games portfolio. Brands will be able to integrate dynamic, real-time ad placements directly into gameplay, such as custom in-game content or stadium signage. 

Silknet offers iPhone discount with number porting
GEORGIA 15 JUN

Silknet offers iPhone discount with number porting

Georgian operator Silknet is offering customers porting a mobile number to its network a GEL 100 discount on a new iPhone 17. The promotion is valid in three service centres in Tbilisi until 15 July.

Vodafone starts commercial rollout of 5G SA in Greece, to shut down 2G network by 2029
GREECE 15 JUN

Vodafone starts commercial rollout of 5G SA in Greece, to shut down 2G network by 2029

Vodafone Greece has started the commercial rollout of its 5G Standalone network. The Vodafone 5G+ service will initially be available across the city of Patras, to be later expanded to Athens and Thessaloniki.

Telia Estonia reduces spam calls from foreign networks using new filter
ESTONIA 15 JUN

Telia Estonia reduces spam calls from foreign networks using new filter

Telia Estonia said that the number of fraudulent calls from foreign networks has been reduced significantly since the implementation of a special filtering method. It checks all incoming calls from foreign networks and evaluates whether the caller's number complies with the international format, belongs to a number range actually assigned to an operator in a given country. and is technically valid and in use.

Samsung UK offers up to GBP 300 cashback with selected Galaxy devices
UNITED KINGDOM 15 JUN

Samsung UK offers up to GBP 300 cashback with selected Galaxy devices

Samsung UK has launched a summer cashback promotion offering up to GBP 300 cashback on purchases of selected Galaxy products. The offer runs from 03-23 June 2026 and will help UK consumers upgrade to the latest mobile technology during the summer. The promotion applies only to SIM-free Galaxy devices bought during the 3-week offer period, with cashback credited directly to customers' Samsung Wallet. 

Lifecell offers 5G roaming in 67 countries
UKRAINE 15 JUN

Lifecell offers 5G roaming in 67 countries

Ukrainian operator Lifecell has announced that its 5G roaming services are now available in 67 countries globally. The operator began offering 5G roaming in 2023. Its VoLTE roaming services are accessible in 41 countries. 

Telefonica Germany becomes EWE Tel wholesale mobile services provider
GERMANY 15 JUN

Telefonica Germany becomes EWE Tel wholesale mobile services provider

Telefonica Germany has announced a partnership agreement with EWE for the provision of wholesale mobile services. EWE Tel does not operate its own mobile network and under the partnership, EWE's mobile customers will be served by Telefonica's wireless infrastructure in future. EWE has decided to partner with Telefonica to meet customer demand for mobile communication services in both urban and rural regions, and from business customers, particularly those in the northwestern part of the country. Telefonica

Spusu UK offers 5GB free data to mark 3rd anniversary
UNITED KINGDOM 15 JUN

Spusu UK offers 5GB free data to mark 3rd anniversary

UK MVNO Spusu Mobile is marking its 3rd anniversary by offering UK customers an extra 5GB of data for free. The offer is available from 15-30 June 2026, with customers able to redeem their data bonus by responding to an automated anniversary text message from Spusu UK. The operator has signed up over 150,000 customers since entering the UK market in 2023. The offer is available to all customers, except those signed up for an unlimited data plan. Spusu UK offers SIM-only plans from GBP 4.90 per month.

Orange Poland offers bonus data to Nju sign-ups before 28 June
POLAND 15 JUN

Orange Poland offers bonus data to Nju sign-ups before 28 June

Orange Poland is running a promotion for its postpaid and prepaid Nju services. It is offering new customers who sign up for Nju before 28 June a free 500 GB mobile data package as a bonus for three months. The promotion applies to customers switching to Nju using mobile number portability, too.

Orange Slovakia raises 5G coverage to 91% of population
SLOVAKIA 15 JUN

Orange Slovakia raises 5G coverage to 91% of population

Orange Slovakia has raised the coverage of its 5G network to 91.3 percent of the country's population, reports Zive. Its 5G services are now available in 1,359 locations after the addition of nine more villages.

SNS-JU project examines XR connectivity in Romanian schools
ROMANIA 15 JUN

SNS-JU project examines XR connectivity in Romanian schools

A pre-6G pilot backed by the EU's Smart Network Services Joint Undertaking (SNS-JU) is progressing a trial deployment of extended reality in action in two rural schools in Romania. A recent update of SNS-JU activity said that the trial was implemented in May. Existing 5G capacity from Orange Romania was deployed to carry XR content, but the programme also provided a glimpse at technologies likely to become more prevalent in 6G cellular, such as advanced dynamic slicing and quality-of-service (QoS).

NIGERIA 15 JUN

MTN Nigeria ties up with Watt Renewable to cut diesel reliance

Watt Renewable and MTN Nigeria have formed a partnership to introduce hybrid solar electricity and battery storage to cut diesel reliance and power green mobility infrastructure. An Energy-as-a-Service deployment will provide approximately 34 MW of solar photovoltaic energy as a generation capacity and 40 MWh of battery energy storage at MTN facilities including data centres, switch facilities, cable landing stations and customer service centres. A second element is the supply of renewable energy infrastruc

GLOBAL 15 JUN

Truecaller plans share buyback with view to funding acquisitions

Truecaller said its board will apply the mandate granted by the 22 May AGM to buy back the company's B shares. The aims are to adapt the capital structure and raise shareholder value, and to be able to use its own shares to finance future acquisitions partly or fully. The repurchase programme was due to start on 15 June at the earliest and last until the 2027 AGM at the latest.

MALAWI 15 JUN

Malawian government plans regulations for secure national data sharing

The Malawian ministry of ICT has announced plans to introduce a Government Data Sharing Regulation for its new national data exchange platform, Boma Lathu. At a meeting with Huawei officials in China, Malawi's ICT minister, Shadric Namalomba, said that despite establishing a National Data Centre, enacting the Data Protection Act and developing the Boma Lathu platform, government agencies still rely on informal data sharing methods such as email, USB drives and paper. He said that a binding regulation is the

GERMANY 15 JUN

Mavenir 5G core software receives Germany's BSI NESAS security certificate

Mavenir said its 5G core network repository function is now certified for operation in Germany under the national BSI NESAS regime, which aims to apply a minimum level of cybersecurity in domestic 5G infrastructures. Mavenir is the first supplier to Germany's 5G mobile operators to achieve BSI NESAS compliance, following the initiative's introduction on 01 January. The federal government has been looking to strengthen critical 5G protections, having last year concluded that all network components needed ris

NORTH AMERICA 15 JUN

Meta rolls out VR, AI concessions at Best Buy stores

Meta has announced a partnership with North American retailer Best Buy, preceding the roll-out of 50 in-store concessions in the US and Canada to highlight AI and VR experiences from its Meta Lab subsidiary. The collaboration envisages a 900 square foot (84 square metres) format that lets consumers try out Meta's AI glasses and VR headsets. These products will be configured for interactive demos and personalised content, with support on hand from a dedicated Meta sales team. The first concession launches la

GLOBAL 15 JUN

Private mobile networks top 2,000, with manufacturing leading the way - research

Private mobile networks with an estimated contract value of at least EUR 100,000 were in operation at 2,003 organisations at the end of March, according to the GSA's latest Private Mobile Networks report. Private cellular deployments were tracked in 88 countries. Manufacturing remains the biggest sector in terms of quantities, followed by education, academic research, and mining. The GSA reports that private 5G adoption has accelerated, accounting for over 50 percent of deployments disclosed since 2022.

UGANDA 15 JUN

MTN Uganda partners with Entebbe Club for pro golf tournament

MTN Uganda, in partnership with Entebbe Club, announced the launch of the MTN Pro-Tee Series, a professional golf tournament. After three years of supporting amateur and corporate golf via the MTN Monthly Tee and MTN Grand Tee of Tees, the operator is scaling its commitment. The inaugural edition will feature 40 elite professional golfers competing over 72 holes.

SAUDI ARABIA 15 JUN

STC Group achieves 'green' telco cloud with Huawei

STC Group said it deployed its new 'Green Telco Cloud' platform in collaboration with Huawei. Built for long-term efficiency and digital scalability, the cloud-native system unifies computing, storage, and networking into a single integrated environment. It is specifically designed to run telecom services using fewer hardware resources and significantly less energy, thanks to energy-efficient servers with dynamic power management and adaptive CPU frequency scaling within a unified, automated infrastructure.

KUWAIT 15 JUN

Ooredoo Kuwait and Qatar Airways link loyalty programmes

Ooredoo Kuwait has launched a partnership with Qatar Airways Privilege Club to expand the rewards available through its Nojoom loyalty programme. Through this collaboration, Ooredoo customers can instantly transfer their Nojoom points into Qatar Airways Avios points through the Ooredoo app. Conversion options start from 2,000 Nojoom for 500 Avios and go up to 20,000 Nojoom for 5,000 Avios. Avios can be used to book flights and other airline benefits.

BAHRAIN 15 JUN

Zain Bahrain intros new Wiyana postpaid plans with enhanced roaming

Zain Bahrain launched its new Wiyana Postpaid plans with free global and GCC roaming data allowances and roaming minutes, a complimentary Zain Delights Deals subscription with access to offers from more than 220 merchants, and hotspot sharing. The operator said the plans bring together roaming, lifestyle, and local benefits into a single, simplified experience. Customers can enjoy enhanced connectivity while travelling, access lifestyle offers across a wide merchant network, and benefit from unlimited local

IRAQ 15 JUN

Zain Iraq launches campaign in support of national soccer team

Zain Iraq launched its national campaign 'Support the Lions of Mesopotamia with Zain' to celebrate the Iraq national football team's return to the Fifa World Cup. This milestone marks the country's first appearance on football's biggest stage in 40 years. The Zain Iraq campaign features key stars who drove Iraq's qualification for the World Cup. Leading the lineup is brand ambassador Aymen Hussein, joined by veteran goalkeeper Jalal Hassan, Amir Al-Ammari, and Youssef Amyn.

MIDDLE EAST 15 JUN

Zain Esports organises MENA PUBG mobile tournament

Zain Esports, a division of Zain Group, organised the 2026 PUBG Mobile National Championship (PMNC) MENA Spring Series across seven countries. The competitive series took place in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Palestine, and Iraq. Tencent officially partnered with Zain Esports, granting it the exclusive license to operate the series in collaboration with Bahrain-based Teal Flamingo Studios. The two-month tournament featured nine days of live-streamed finals.

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