EU to reserve mobile satellite spectrum for local players, public sector
The European Commission has adopted a plan to auction key spectrum in the 2 GHz band for satellite direct-to-device services. It includes a proposal to reserve part of the frequencies for the public sector network Iris and another share for EU service providers. The aim is to auction the EU-wide licences before the current permits expire in May 2027.
EU to reserve mobile satellite spectrum for local players, public sector
The European Commission has adopted a plan to auction key spectrum in the 2 GHz band for satellite direct-to-device services. It includes a proposal to reserve part of the frequencies for the public sector network Iris and another share for EU service providers. The aim is to auction the EU-wide licences before the current permits expire in May 2027.
Telenor reorganises structure again on country basis with view to simplification and market proximity
Telenor has announced a reorganisation involving the replacement of its four business areas, the Nordics, Asia, Amp and Infrastructure, with a country-based structure. It said this simplified organisational set-up will bolster customer and market proximity and will enable accelerated execution and long-term growth. Under these changes, Telenor's Nordic country CEOs will join group management, removing the current Nordic business area layer. Customer, market and financial perspectives will then be more clo
Telenor reorganises structure again on country basis with view to simplification and market proximity
Telenor has announced a reorganisation involving the replacement of its four business areas, the Nordics, Asia, Amp and Infrastructure, with a country-based structure. It said this simplified organisational set-up will bolster customer and market proximity and will enable accelerated execution and long-term growth. Under these changes, Telenor's Nordic country CEOs will join group management, removing the current Nordic business area layer. Customer, market and financial perspectives will then be more clo
Telstra restructures technology operations, cutting more than 100 roles
Telstra is restructuring its technology operations and cutting 111 jobs as part of a broader organisational overhaul tied to its Connected Future 30 strategy, according to the Australian, citing company sources. The changes include the merger of the operator's Global Networks and Technology division with its Product and Technology division to create a new Network, Product and Technology function. The combined unit will be led by Kim Krogh Andersen, who will assume responsibility for software engineering, IT
Telstra restructures technology operations, cutting more than 100 roles
Ukraine to optimise use of 2,600 MHz band
Ukrainian national telecommunications regulator NKEK has issued a draft amendment to the plan for the use of telecom spectrum resources. The draft document has been sent to the Ministry of Digital Transformation for approval. The changes focus on optimising the use of the 2,600 MHz band.
Ukraine to optimise use of 2,600 MHz band
MTS Belarus offers 5G on Samsung Galaxy S26 series smartphones
MTS Belarus said it has expanded the list of devices supporting 5G services on its network to Samsung's Galaxy S26 series of smartphones, namely the standard Galaxy S26, the S26+ and the S26 Ultra. The operator provides 5G services using more than 1,100 base stations located in Minsk, Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel and Mogilyov.
MTS Belarus offers 5G on Samsung Galaxy S26 series smartphones
Beeline Russia launches VoLTE roaming in US and Vietnam
Russian operator Beeline has launched its VoLTE roaming services in the US and Vietnam. The services have become available on the network of the US operator T-Mobile and Vietnam operator Viettel.
Beeline Russia launches VoLTE roaming in US and Vietnam
France's Arcep shines light on environmental impact of digital sector and AI
French telecom authority Arcep has issued publications as part of its environmental remit. In particular, these new reports aim to improve and share insight on the impact of the digital sector and generative AI on Earth's resources, drawing on indicators collected by Arcep, expert knowledge, and scientific literature. The information gathered directly by Arcep is summarised in a study based on 2024 data, covering data centre facilities, network equipment, telecom operators' networks and device manufacturing
France's Arcep shines light on environmental impact of digital sector and AI
Ad-supported tiers account for 80% of new Nordic streaming subscriptions
Eighty percent of new Nordic streaming subscriptions in the past year were for advertising-supported services, according to consultancy Mediavision's 'Nordic TV & Streaming' analysis for spring. This is a "major shift" in the region's streaming landscape, it said. The Nordic market now exceeds 27 million paid streaming subscriptions, up by approximately 3.5 million since spring 2025, and the growth is mainly from hybrid video on demand (HVoD) subscriptions, combining lower prices with advertising.
Ad-supported tiers account for 80% of new Nordic streaming subscriptions
Big Blue Marble launches end-to-end 5G Broadcast solution
Austria-based media and streaming vendor Big Blue Marble announced the global launch of an end-to-end 5G Broadcast technology solution. Big Blue's Nakolos is designed to implement all relevant criteria from the 3GPP's Release 19 specification, while addressing anticipated economic and operational priorities likely to influence 5G Broadcast rollouts.
Big Blue Marble launches end-to-end 5G Broadcast solution
Deutsche Telekom lifts data volume on mobile broadband plans
Deutsche Telekom is increasing data volume of its MagentaMobil Data plans for new and existing customers. Aimed at laptop and tablet users, the new MagentaMobil Data S includes 10 GB for EUR 14.95 per month, MagentaMobil Data M comes with 40 GB for EUR 19.95 per month, and MagentaMobil Data L offers 80 GB for EUR 29.95 per month. Customers can subscribe to the plans for 24 months, or via the Flex option without a minimum contract term.
