The week in telecom: Meta pays up, SKT and MTN monetise data centres, and mobile network-sharing in demand
The week's top news was undoubtedly Meta's mega legal settlement with US states, but that story surely has longer to play. In the telecom world, the growing demands for network reslience are leading to new forms of spectrum licensing and network sharing in multiple markets, while SK Telecom and MTN were among the latest to refine their AI data centre strategies.
The week in telecom: Meta pays up, SKT and MTN monetise data centres, and mobile network-sharing in demand
The week's top news was undoubtedly Meta's mega legal settlement with US states, but that story surely has longer to play. In the telecom world, the growing demands for network reslience are leading to new forms of spectrum licensing and network sharing in multiple markets, while SK Telecom and MTN were among the latest to refine their AI data centre strategies.
TTK appoints new deputy CEO for information security
Russian operator TTK said it has appointed Alexander Umansky as deputy CEO responsible for information security. At TTK, Umansky will be in charge of developing the company's information security strategy and implementing a unified information security policy, monitoring data security for its telecommunications networks and information systems, and building architecture for information security support and management systems. He is tasked with developing the company's information security product portfolio,
TTK appoints new deputy CEO for information security
Russian operator TTK said it has appointed Alexander Umansky as deputy CEO responsible for information security. At TTK, Umansky will be in charge of developing the company's information security strategy and implementing a unified information security policy, monitoring data security for its telecommunications networks and information systems, and building architecture for information security support and management systems. He is tasked with developing the company's information security product portfolio,
Vodafone Ukraine revenues rise 11% in H1
Revenues at Vodafone Ukraine totaled UAH 14.95 billion in the first half of this year, up by 11 percent year-on-year. The main driver of growth remains the mobile business, with revenues from mobile services lifted by higher consumption of data services. Another contribution to growth was the development of its fixed business.
Vodafone Ukraine revenues rise 11% in H1
MTS to improve connection quality on trains
Russian operator MTS will improve mobile connection quality on long-distance trains by integrating telecom equipment into carriages together with the company FPC, Russia's national passenger rail carrier. They have launched a joint project to carry out the improvements.
MTS to improve connection quality on trains
Yandex launches MVNO Yandex SIM with range of AI functions
Russian internet company Yandex has introduced its new service, Yandex SIM, calling it a next-generation MVNO with AI capabilities built into the calling service. It combines familiar operator functions with an AI assistant that helps analyse conversations, protect against fraud and eventually be able to tailor plans to a user's needs.
Yandex launches MVNO Yandex SIM with range of AI functions
Polish telecom market has limited potential to expand user base - PMR
The Polish telecommunications market has limited potential for further growth in its user base and will increasingly transition to a phase of maximising customer value, reports PAP Biznes, citing a report by PMR Market Experts by Hume's. According to the company, bundling remains one of the most important trends.
Polish telecom market has limited potential to expand user base - PMR
Enspirion deploys Tetra network for photovoltaic farm Polenergia Rajkowy
Polish company Enspirion, a subsidiary of power company Energa, has deployed a Tetra network for the photovoltaic farm Polenergia Rajkowy in the Pomeriania region. As part of a project implemented for the company Polenergia, Enspirion delivered and launched a complete critical communications service at the Rajkowy Main Receiving Point (GPO), which serves the photovoltaic farm. The service is based on Tetra technology, including a radiotelephone operating within the dispatch communications network, the neces
Enspirion deploys Tetra network for photovoltaic farm Polenergia Rajkowy
Vodafone Czechia raises prices by 7% on average
Vodafone Czech Republic has announced that it plans to introduce price adjustments, reports Mobilmania.zive.cz. The operator is raising the price of mobile and fixed internet tariffs. The increases are not uniform in rate. The average hike should be 7 percent, according to the operator, but for some lower tier tariffs, it will be disproportionately high and reach up to 10 percent. Fixed internet will be up to 20 percent dearer
Vodafone Czechia raises prices by 7% on average
Slovak Telekom offers AI assistant to other operators' customers
Slovak Telekom has launched a communication campaign and a series of educational activities concerning artificial intelligence for schools and parents. One year after the launch of its 'Magenta AI' assistant, and following the introduction of its own devices with AI, namely the T Phone 3 Pro, T Phone 3 and T Tablet 2, the operator is offers the assistant to any customer free, including subscribers of other operators. The Magenta AI assistant was already available to Slovak Telekom's customers.
Slovak Telekom offers AI assistant to other operators' customers
Giga+ Fibra allocates BRL 100 million to boost service quality
Brazilian regional telecom provider Giga+ Fibra is funnelling BRL 100 million into its operations throughout 2026 to enhance customer service infrastructure and deepen market penetration across the state of Ceara, reported O Povo. Rather than launching operations in new cities, CEO Roger Sole noted that the firm's primary objective is capturing a larger share of existing markets. Giga+ currently holds a 14 percent average market share across its service areas, rising to 15 percent in Fortaleza. It currently
Giga+ Fibra allocates BRL 100 million to boost service quality
Visabeira secures majority control of TV Cabo in Mozambique
Mozambique's Competition Regulatory Authority (ARC) has approved Visabeira Mozambique's acquisition of a 30 percent stake in TV Cabo from state-owned operator Tmcel without any objection, reported MZ News. This transaction elevates Visabeira's existing 50 percent holding to an 80 percent controlling stake, while Tmcel divests its share in the telecommunications and multimedia provider. The ARC cleared the deal after concluding it will not significantly impede effective market competition for fixed electroni
Visabeira secures majority control of TV Cabo in Mozambique
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