Telefonica, Indra, Nexi and DT picked as digital euro network providers
Telefonica and Minsait, the technology arm of Spain's Indra Group, have been selected by the European Central Bank as one of two contractors to build the secure communications and security infrastructure for a future digital euro. The consortium will connect banks, fintech firms and payment service providers to the ECB and to one another, enabling consumers and businesses to exchange information and access digital euro services. Separately, the ECB confirmed that a temporary grouping made up of Nexi Payment
Telefonica, Indra, Nexi and DT picked as digital euro network providers
Telefonica and Minsait, the technology arm of Spain's Indra Group, have been selected by the European Central Bank as one of two contractors to build the secure communications and security infrastructure for a future digital euro. The consortium will connect banks, fintech firms and payment service providers to the ECB and to one another, enabling consumers and businesses to exchange information and access digital euro services. Separately, the ECB confirmed that a temporary grouping made up of Nexi Payment
The week in telecom: Samsung rethinks phone range after Q3 loss; Mistral and Cohere mount AI challenge with telco backing
The slowdown in PC and smartphone sales was clear in quarterly results from Samsung and Intel last week, but telecom operators are getting a revenue boost from the higher handset prices. Other companies like MediaTek and ZTE are managing to pivot to new products, while Mistral and Cohere are strengthening their challenge on the AI market with the backing of telcos like Orange and BCE.
The week in telecom: Samsung rethinks phone range after Q3 loss; Mistral and Cohere mount AI challenge with telco backing
The slowdown in PC and smartphone sales was clear in quarterly results from Samsung and Intel last week, but telecom operators are getting a revenue boost from the higher handset prices. Other companies like MediaTek and ZTE are managing to pivot to new products, while Mistral and Cohere are strengthening their challenge on the AI market with the backing of telcos like Orange and BCE.
Polish Senate backs abolition of tax deduction for internet expenses
The Polish Senate has backed the abolition of the tax deduction for internet expenses, reports PAP Biznes. The deduction will be phased out starting in 2027; however, some taxpayers will retain the right to claim it for an additional year. The legislation includes an exception for individuals who claim the internet tax deduction for the first time in their 2026 tax returns. These taxpayers will remain eligible to deduct such expenses for 2027 as well. The legislation must be signed by the President before i
Polish Senate backs abolition of tax deduction for internet expenses
Alton urges states to abolish telecom right-of-way fees
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (Alton) has called on state governments to abolish right-of-way (RoW) charges on telecom infrastructure, Vanguard reported. It said these fees account for up to 60 percent of fibre-optic deployment costs in some states, discouraging network expansion to underserved communities. Alton chairman Gbenga Adebayo said high RoW fees make it financially unviable for telecom operators to invest in areas where expected revenue cannot offset infrastru
Alton urges states to abolish telecom right-of-way fees
Telemach and T-2 announce subscription price increases in December
Slovenian telecommunications operators Telemach Slovenia and T-2 announced rate adjustments effective 1 December, citing inflation figures from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, reported Lider.si. Telemach will raise monthly fees across its fixed and mobile plans by 3.3 percent, matching September's year-on-year rise in the consumer price index and marking its second price adjustment of 2026 following a EUR 3 increase in January. T-2 will increase its fixed and mobile package prices by up
Telemach and T-2 announce subscription price increases in December
Makedonski Telekom reports sales up over 6% in 9 months
Makedonski Telekom reported 6.3 percent year-on-year sales revenue growth in the first nine months of 2026 to MKD 9.776 billion, while EBITDA rose 4.8 percent to MKD 4.310 billion and net profit increased 5.0 percent to MKD 1.975 billion. Capital expenditures reached MKD 1.474 billion, down from MKD 1.614 billion in the same period of 2025.
Makedonski Telekom reports sales up over 6% in 9 months
MTN Nigeria revenue rises 20% in Q3
MTN Nigeria reported a 19.7 percent year-on-year increase in revenue for the third quarter of 2026 to NGN 1.62 trillion from NGN 1.35 trillion. EBITDA rose 32.8 percent to NGN 951.0 billion from NGN 716.0 billion, expanding the quarterly EBITDA margin by 5.8 percentage points to 58.7 percent. Net profit grew 36.5 percent to NGN 457.6 billion from NGN 335.3 billion.
MTN Nigeria revenue rises 20% in Q3
Rostelecom automates supplier operations on wholesale web portal
Russian national operator Rostelecom has launched a supplier personal account portal on its wholesale online shop. Suppliers, manufacturers, and telecom operators acting as vendors now have access to an automated tool for uploading product catalogues. This shifts partner interactions from manual processes to a unified digital environment, ensuring the availability of network and server equipment, comprehensive business solutions, and minimised delivery times.
Rostelecom automates supplier operations on wholesale web portal
Quectel files defamation suit against Telit Cinterion in Florida
Quectel is suing Telit Cinterion's IoT Solutions division over an allegation that Cinterion's marketing campaign made defamatory statements about its product, amid geopolitical concerns affecting Chinese vendors. The complaint will be heard in the US Southern District of Florida, with Cinterion still to comment on the development.
Quectel files defamation suit against Telit Cinterion in Florida
Telefonica Germany transfers two customer service locations to TP
Telefonica Germany said it is transferring its customer service locations in Bremen and Rostock on 01 January to TP, a specialist in digital business services that was formerly called Teleperformance. The locations employ approximately 430 people. An agreement was signed on 20 October but the divestments remain subject to approval by the relevant antitrust authorities.
Telefonica Germany transfers two customer service locations to TP
Telenor Linx, U Mobile expand access to SIM-based Phone Number Verification in Malaysia
Telenor Linx and U Mobile have partnered to expand the availability of SIM-based Phone Number Verification (PNV) in Malaysia. The partnership integrates U Mobile's network verification capabilities into the Telenor Linx Phone Number Verification platform, allowing businesses, developers and digital service providers to verify users' phone numbers without relying on SMS one-time passwords (OTPs).
Telenor Linx, U Mobile expand access to SIM-based Phone Number Verification in Malaysia
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