Metfone, Canadia Bank parter on digital infrastructure, cybersecurity services in Cambodia
Viettel's Cambodian subsidiary Metfone and Canadia Bank have expanded their cooperation into digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, green energy, and logistics. This new agreement builds on nearly 20 years of cooperation between the two companies. Over the years, Metfone has provided Canadia Bank with enterprise mobile services, fixed Internet, and other telecommunications services.
Metfone, Canadia Bank parter on digital infrastructure, cybersecurity services in Cambodia
Viettel's Cambodian subsidiary Metfone and Canadia Bank have expanded their cooperation into digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, green energy, and logistics. This new agreement builds on nearly 20 years of cooperation between the two companies. Over the years, Metfone has provided Canadia Bank with enterprise mobile services, fixed Internet, and other telecommunications services.
Hong Kong loses nearly 1,300 fixed-line subscribers in May
Hong Kong lost 1,271 fixed-line subscribers in May, ending the month with 1.678 million users. The total includes 670,149 residential fixed-lines and 1.008 million business lines. The number of non-exchange lines (which includes IP telephone and fixed wireless services) also declined to 1.346 million in May from 1.351 million in April, according to figures from the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA). The number of leased lines fell to 136,332 in May from 136,466 in April.
Hong Kong loses nearly 1,300 fixed-line subscribers in May
Hong Kong lost 1,271 fixed-line subscribers in May, ending the month with 1.678 million users. The total includes 670,149 residential fixed-lines and 1.008 million business lines. The number of non-exchange lines (which includes IP telephone and fixed wireless services) also declined to 1.346 million in May from 1.351 million in April, according to figures from the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA). The number of leased lines fell to 136,332 in May from 136,466 in April.
SM+, Telin partner on data centre, global connectivity services
SM+ and Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) have signed a partnership deal at Bali Annual Telkom International Conference (BATIC) 2026. The partnership blends SM+'s data centre capabilities with Telin's international connectivity network to expand international market reach and deliver integrated data centre and connectivity services.
SM+, Telin partner on data centre, global connectivity services
Philippines govt, Microsoft to equip 1 million teachers with Copilot AI tools
The Philippines' Department of Education (DepEd) and Microsoft plan to provide one million public school teachers with access to Microsoft Copilot AI assistant. The partnership will focus on the use of AI in teaching and learning. Copilot will support lesson planning, personalised learning, administrative tasks and the analysis of student information.
Philippines govt, Microsoft to equip 1 million teachers with Copilot AI tools
Pakistan sets minimum 180-day validity for prepay mobile balances
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a minimum validity period of 180 days for prepay mobile balances and recharges across all mobile operator networks. The measure is effective 1 October 1.
Pakistan sets minimum 180-day validity for prepay mobile balances
Indosat, Komdigi launch Garuda Spark Innovation Hub in Jayapura
Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi), with support from Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), has launched the Garuda Spark Innovation Hub (GSIH) in Jayapura at the Indosat AI Experience Center (AIEC) Jayapura. Under the theme 'From Spark to Impact: Gateway for Digital Talent to the Ecosystem', the GSIH is designed to connect digital talent with government agencies, industry, academia, communities and technology networks. In Jayapura, the initiative focuses on the needs and potenti
Indosat, Komdigi launch Garuda Spark Innovation Hub in Jayapura
Meo reports slight revenue growth in H1, EBITDA drops 8%
Portuguese telecom provider Meo has reported 0.3 percent revenue growth in the first half of 2026 to EUR 1.3 billion, supported by a 0.2 percent increase in Q2 (EUR 648 million) driven by solid performance in the B2B segment and a 36 percent surge in the energy business. EBITDA fell 7.5 percent in H1 to EUR 443 million (including EUR 222 million in Q2), pressured by heightened market competition, lower consumer margins and inflationary costs.
Meo reports slight revenue growth in H1, EBITDA drops 8%
Telekom Slovenije Group reports H1 growth despite regulatory challenges
Telekom Slovenije has reported group revenues of EUR 366.9 million for the first half of 2026, marking a 4 percent year-over-year increase driven by stronger IT services, merchandise sales and higher customer counts. EBITDA rose 7 percent to EUR 134.3 million (a 36.6% margin), EBIT grew 12 percent to EUR 44.4 million, and net profit climbed 6 percent to EUR 31.5 million.
Telekom Slovenije Group reports H1 growth despite regulatory challenges
Telekom Srbija notifies intention of acquiring River Media
Telekom Srbija has notified North Macedonia's Commission for the Protection of Competition of its intention to acquire control over the share capital of Belgrade-based River Media. The acquisition target owns Una Televizija, which originally launched as a regional broadcaster in 2021 before scaling back its operations outside of Serbia in 2024. This move adds to Telekom Srbija's expanding regional media footprint, which already includes channels and stakes in the Arena Sport and Euronews TV channels.
Telekom Srbija notifies intention of acquiring River Media
SAMM becomes DE-CIX reseller in Brazil
Global internet exchange provider DE-CIX has teamed up with Brazilian network infrastructure provider SAMM to strengthen the nation's digital ecosystem. By joining the DE-CIX R3 Partner Program as a Standard Reseller, SAMM will integrate its approximately 5,600 enterprise, corporate and telecom clients into the interconnection platform.
SAMM becomes DE-CIX reseller in Brazil
MTS Exolve upgrades FMC service
Russian company MTS Exolve, a developer of communications services for businesses and subsidiary of the operator MTS, has upgraded its FMC (Fixed Mobile Convergence) service, which allows businesses to integrate office and mobile communications into a single system. SIMs can now be connected to any third-party telephony system, whether it is the company's own PBX or another operator's PBX.
