Telefonica Germany migrates first mobile customers to Mavenir IMS on AWS
GERMANY 18 MEI

Telefonica Germany migrates first mobile customers to Mavenir IMS on AWS

Telefonica Germany has migrated the first 100,000 mobile customers to Mavenir's cloud-native IMS built on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. Mavenir said it expects to migrate a few million mobile customers to the new solution running on AWS Cloud this year, and complete migration next year. Mavenir and Telefonica Germany extended their contract in February, before moving to migrate the operator's 4G/5G voice services from Mavenir's virtualized IMS (vIMS) to Mavenir's cloud‑native IMS platform.

MTS launches marketplace for industrial IoT solutions
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 18 MEI

MTS launches marketplace for industrial IoT solutions

Russian operator MTS launched its own marketplace of business digitisation solutions. All the products are available with integrated billing and support, so customers do not need to do any of their integration. The marketplace includes IoT solutions targeting several applications, such as environmental control, digital water management and others. All solutions are offered turnkey-ready, with a free annual subscription to the IoT platform.

Everbridge expands Estonian SMS public warning system
ESTONIA 18 MEI

Everbridge expands Estonian SMS public warning system

Everbridge announced the next phase of Estonia's nationwide public warning modernisation initiative, adding end-to-end cell broadcast capabilities across government agencies and all three mobile network operators in the country. The project represents the first planned deployment of a new microservices-based cell broadcast platform from Everbridge, designed to support scalable and resilient national public warning operations. The enhancement includes hybrid functionality combining Location-Based SMS (LB-SMS

Georgian mobile operators book 9% higher sales in Q1
GEORGIA 18 MEI

Georgian mobile operators book 9% higher sales in Q1

Revenues at the three Georgian mobile operators, Magticom, Sliknet and Cellfie, totaled GEL 230.6 million in the first quarter of this year, reports Apny.ge. Their combined turnover grew by 9 percent year-on-year. Magticom led by revenues (GEL 109.2 million), followed by Silknet (GEL 79.4 million) and Cellfie (GEL 41.4 million). The subscriber base of Magticom was 2.4 million, Silknet totaled 2.1 million, and Cellfie followed with 1.3 million.  

Viva Armenia reports mobile service revenues of AMD 14.6 bln in Q1
ARMENIA 18 MEI

Viva Armenia reports mobile service revenues of AMD 14.6 bln in Q1

Viva Armenia said it generated revenues from mobile services of AMD 14.58 billion in the first quarter of this year. Voice contributed AMD 2.537 billion, while data services were worth AMD 8.001 billion in turnover. OIBDA from the services reached AMD 7.874 billion, while Viva's capital expenditure amounted to AMD 2.601 billion. 

Megafon deploys 5G network for Nizhny-Novgorod fair
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 18 MEI

Megafon deploys 5G network for Nizhny-Novgorod fair

Russian operator Megafon said it deployed a 5G network in the commercial exhibition area in downtown of Nizhny-Novgorod. The conference Digital Industry for Industrial Russia takes place there. Details on which spectrum bands are used for the 5G network were not provided; commercial 5G services are not yet available in Russia.

Tele2 Latvia invests in new service centre in Liepaja
LATVIA 18 MEI

Tele2 Latvia invests in new service centre in Liepaja

Tele2 Latvia plans to invest EUR 120,000 in the launch of its new service centre in the city of Liepaja, reports Db.lv. The 67-m2 shop is based in the commercial centre Ostmala and is the third outlet deployed under a new design concept. Two current service centres of Tele2 will be closed in the city.

Plus offers free Samsung smartwatch, 6 months eSim with S26 purchase
POLAND 18 MEI

Plus offers free Samsung smartwatch, 6 months eSim with S26 purchase

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has introduced a promotion for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series of smartphones. Customers buying one of the phones receive a Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic free, as well as an additional eSIM with free use for six months.

Lithuanian telecom market grows 8% in Q1
LITHUANIA 18 MEI

Lithuanian telecom market grows 8% in Q1

Lithuanian telecommunications revenues totaled EUR 236.53 million in the first quarter of this year, up by 7.53 percent year-on-year, according to a study from the national regulator RRT. Data  services generated 65.02 percent of all revenues (EUR 153.79 million), as the mobile data traffic increased 25.59 percent to 592.27 PB on Lithuanian networks. The amount of SIMs used for 5G services reached 1.107 million, up by 75.15 percent.

Megafon upgrades 4G network in Moscow region
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 18 MEI

Megafon upgrades 4G network in Moscow region

Russian operator Megafon has upgraded its mobile network in the Moscow region, with new base stations deployed and existing sites upgraded in 12 municipalities. Broadband at up to 100 Mbps has become available there, in Orekhovo-Zuyevo, Sergiyev-Posad, Odintsovo, Korolyov, Domodedovo, Solnechnegorsk, Balashikha and other placess. Additional spectrum has been aggregated on the LTE network, and the upgraded base stations support VoLTE and MIMO 2X2 technologies.

Telefonica, Sony test ultra-fast 5G mmWave at Madrid venue
SPAIN 18 MEI

Telefonica, Sony test ultra-fast 5G mmWave at Madrid venue

Telefonica has teamed up with Sony to carry out a pilot of 5G-based broadcast technology at Madrid's Movistar Arena (formerly Palacio de los Deportes). The partners used the 26 GHz millimetre wave band to achieve significantly higher speeds and reliability than conventional 5G networks, supporting data-intensive professional uses alongside connectivity for thousands of attendees.

MTN Group says Africa poised to lead in global digital finance evolution
AFRICA 18 MEI

MTN Group says Africa poised to lead in global digital finance evolution

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has expressed optimism about Africa's role in shaping the future of global finance, stating the continent is well positioned to lead the next phase of digital financial transformation. Mupita made the remarks at the sidelines of the 3i Africa Summit in Accra. He said Africa's rapid progress in mobile money and digital financial services provides a strong foundation for the continent to transition to a more advanced and integrated digital finance ecosystem. 

NAMIBIA 18 MEI

MTC opens temporary shop in Okuryangava while building permanent one

Namibian operator MTC has announced that it has commissioned a temporary, containerised mobile home structure in Okuryangava, Katutura, as part of a broader programme to expand its footprint and bring services closer to high-density areas. It is projected to serve residents for the next four months in its current location, while MTC is busy with the construction of a more permanent fixture, pending approval and compliance, within the same locality by the end of September 2026. Tim Ekandjo, chief marketing,

BAHRAIN 18 MEI

Batelco launches 'Postpaid World' plans with international data and calls

Batelco by Beyon has brought in the 'Postpaid World' unified mobile plan starting at BHD 15 per month, letting customers use their plan's data and minutes both locally and internationally with no extra roaming fees. It has been developed with frequent travelers, GCC commuters and business professionals in mind. Postpaid World incorporates roaming directly within the core plan at fixed monthly charges.

BAHRAIN 18 MEI

STC Bahrain launches Mastercard's Click to Pay

STC Bahrain has announced the launch of Mastercard's Click to Pay service on the My STC BH app, letting customers pay bills, purchase add-ons, or buy digital gift cards with just one click. Mastercard's Click to Pay offers online checkout by eliminating manual card entry. Users can safely store multiple credit or debit cards, choosing their preferred payment method at checkout.

GLOBAL 18 MEI

Soracom FY sales up 38% on higher recurring revenue

Soracom has posted group turnover of JPY 12.4 billion (USD 78 million) for its fiscal year to end-March, an increase of 38.1 percent year-on-year. Sales growth accelerated from 13.4 percent in FY 2025, and Soracom said it finished well above estimates provided in February, which had been increased from its original projections. The share of recurring revenues reached 75 percent on a recurring turnover of JPY 9.3 billion, an increase of 41.7 percent year-on-year. Soracom is targeting a substantial revenue li

NORWAY 18 MEI

Telenor says half of Norwegians fear sabotage could take down mobile network

Half of Norwegians are concerned that sabotage could put the mobile network out of action, according to a survey done by Infact for Telenor among 2,500 people in the first quarter of 2026. It says 43 percent of respondents would be worried if they lost access to mobile coverage and the internet for three hours or less. Younger people are more anxious about being offline, with 50 percent of those aged 18 to 29 saying lack of access to mobile coverage or the internet for three hours or less would make them fr

SURINAME 18 MEI

Telesur taps Squire for SBC upgrade

Suriname's state-owned operator Telesur has partnered with UK-based Squire Technologies to replace its existing Ribbon session border controller (SBC) as part of a network transformation aimed at expanding its B2B VoIP services. The migration will enable full SIP routing and interconnection, supporting the integration of legacy analogue and newer digital VoIP systems, said the partners.

MIDDLE EAST 18 MEI

Honor to install Own eSim app on smartphones in GCC region

Honor has partnered with Own eSim to bring the latter's app to its smartphones in the GCC region. Under the partnership, the Own eSim app will come pre-installed on select Honor devices via Google PAI (Pre-Activated Install), enabling customers to access and activate global connectivity services directly from their devices with greater ease and flexibility.

JORDAN 18 MEI

Orange Money Jordan signs partnership with Western Union

Orange Money Jordan signed a strategic agreement with Western Union and its agent Musharbash Exchange. The three parties are working together to launch and develop money transfer services through the Orange Money mobile platform. Under this collaboration, Orange Money wallet users will be able to send and receive money transfers worldwide through the Western Union network. 

MALAYSIA 18 MEI

TP-Link to open first flagship store in Malaysia on 22 May

TP-Link has announced plans to open its first flagship store in Malaysia on 22 May. Located at Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur, the experiential store will showcase TP-Link's smart home, networking, and enterprise services.

SWEDEN 18 MEI

Swedish PTS declares 2G and 3G switch-offs successful

Sweden's 2G and 3G network shutdowns in December 2025 have been successful, according to an interim report from telecoms regulator PTS. There were no major incidents, but some mobile phones could not make phone calls to 112 except by emergency roaming, even 4G-compatible handsets and those able to make regular voice calls.

GLOBAL 18 MEI

New Apple iOS feature restricts precision location data shared with operators

Apple launched a new iPhone and iPad setting that obscures the exact location of devices connected to cellular networks. The "Limited precise location" feature is designed to apply limits on location data shared with cellular carriers, often collected in the process of tracking the user's connection to local cell towers. When activated, it configures the Apple device to withhold certain data from the network, for example only revealing the neighbourhood of its location rather than a specific street address.

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 18 MEI

Africell deploys AI on DRC network

Africell is integrating artificial intelligence across its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to optimise network efficiency, eliminate fraud and accelerate revenue generation, ITWeb reported. Africell DRC CEO Kory Webster said it aims to improve customer service and support faster operational decision-making. Webster said the company's strategy is focused on increasing network usage and enhancing service quality rather than relying on tariff increases.

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