America Movil nears 40% EBITDA margin as revenue, customer numbers improve in Q1
America Movil reported a strong start to 2026, adding over 3 million new postpaid customers and almost 600,000 fixed broadband subscribers. The operator reported revenues up 2.1 percent year-on-year to MXN 237 billion, and EBITDA rose 3.8 percent to MXN 95 billion. Excluding currency effects, revenues jumped 6.1 percent, including 4.6 percent growth in service revenue and 11.3 percent higher equipment revenue, while EBITDA was up 8.0 percent excluding forex.
America Movil nears 40% EBITDA margin as revenue, customer numbers improve in Q1
America Movil reported a strong start to 2026, adding over 3 million new postpaid customers and almost 600,000 fixed broadband subscribers. The operator reported revenues up 2.1 percent year-on-year to MXN 237 billion, and EBITDA rose 3.8 percent to MXN 95 billion. Excluding currency effects, revenues jumped 6.1 percent, including 4.6 percent growth in service revenue and 11.3 percent higher equipment revenue, while EBITDA was up 8.0 percent excluding forex.
Deutsche Telekom considers full merger with T-Mobile US - report
Deutsche Telekom is considering merging with its American arm T-Mobile US, people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg. The German operator already owns around 53 percent of T-Mobile US, and is reportedly looking at creating a new holding company that would make a stock bid for shares of both Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile. The combined entity may then seek a listing in the US and on a major European exchange.
Deutsche Telekom considers full merger with T-Mobile US - report
Deutsche Telekom is considering merging with its American arm T-Mobile US, people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg. The German operator already owns around 53 percent of T-Mobile US, and is reportedly looking at creating a new holding company that would make a stock bid for shares of both Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile. The combined entity may then seek a listing in the US and on a major European exchange.
Meta breaks ground on new AI data centre in Tulsa
Meta has broken ground on its new AI-optimised data centre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This will be the company's first data centre in Oklahoma, its 28th in the US and 32nd worldwide. It will support around 1,000 jobs during the construction phase, and 100 jobs when operational. Meta will also invest over USD 25 million on local infrastructure projects, including water and roads infrastructure.
Meta breaks ground on new AI data centre in Tulsa
Hungarians prefer fixed over mobile internet at home - study
Mobile internet in Hungary complements, rather than replaces, wired home internet services, according to a 2025 study by the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH). While mobile internet use has become more widespread than fixed-line services, most households (over 70%) use both, with only 8 percent relying solely on mobile internet. Exclusive mobile internet users are more likely to be those with lower incomes or single-person households, the study found.
Hungarians prefer fixed over mobile internet at home - study
Tele2 Latvia revenues up 6% in Q1, EBITDA grows over 11%
Revenues of Tele2 Latvia totaled EUR 45.7 million in the first quarter, up by 5.8 percent year-on-year. EBITDAaL rose nearly twice as fast, rising 11.4 percent to EUR 21.5 million. Capital expenditure of the company amounted to EUR 4 million and increased mainly due to higher lease related investments, attributable to the sale of its tower. Net intake in the quarter was positive in mobile postpaid with 6,000 RGUs, and negative in mobile prepaid with a loss of 12,000 RGUs.
Tele2 Latvia revenues up 6% in Q1, EBITDA grows over 11%
Telin HK, LMT agree direct carrier billing with Bango
Bango said that it has signed Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) agreements with two new mobile operators: Telin (Hong Kong), a subsidiary of Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom), and LMT in Latvia. Both operators have selected Bango following competitive tender processes, migrating their existing DCB services from incumbent providers to the Bango platform.
Telin HK, LMT agree direct carrier billing with Bango
Claro Southern Cone revenues up 25% in Q1, adds 92K postpay subs
America Movil's Claro-branded units in its new Southern Cone reporting region (Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay) posted total revenues up 25.0 percent year on year to CLP 394.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026, including CLP 43 billion from the settlement of a TV rights dispute. Service revenues rose 6.2 percent year on year to CLP 294.5 billion, while EBITDA for the region came to CLP 117.7 billion, up 94.0 percent year on year thanks to the favourable litigation outcome in Chile, with the margin climbing 1
Claro Southern Cone revenues up 25% in Q1, adds 92K postpay subs
Mediacom completes Minnesota fibre projects ahead of schedule
Mediacom Communications has completed 12 broadband projects in Minnesota ahead of schedule, delivering high-speed connectivity to underserved and unserved communities. Over the last two years, these projects involved building over 400 miles of last-mile fibre infrastructure to deliver FTTH broadband connectivity to over 3,900 homes and businesses. They were delivered with support from the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED).
Mediacom completes Minnesota fibre projects ahead of schedule
Traficom reports more GNSS interference in spring 2026 near Finnish border with Russia
Finnish transport and communications regulator Traficom has reported a rise in interference affecting satellite navigation (GNSS) and mobile networks during 2026. This particularly affects aviation in southern and central Finland. Disruptions to mobile communications have a localised impact in south-eastern Finland in areas very close to the eastern border with Russia. However, the effects on mobile networks are limited as they have their own, secure time synchronisation arrangements.
Traficom reports more GNSS interference in spring 2026 near Finnish border with Russia
NCC signs partnership deal to drive e-sports in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) have signed a strategic pact to transform Nigeria into a global e-sports powerhouse. NSC director General Bukola Olopade met with NCC chairman Idris Olorunbe to discuss accelerating sports digitalization. The two government agencies agreed to establish a joint technical working group tasked with developing a comprehensive roadmap for sports digitalisation in addition to the structuring of e-sports leagues and strategies to
NCC signs partnership deal to drive e-sports in Nigeria
Vuma's fibre initiative connects 1,000 schools in South Africa
South African fibre network operator Vuma has successfully connected 1,000 schools across the country, providing high-speed broadband access to approximately 860,000 learners and 40,000 teachers, ITWeb reported. The rollout started in 2020 forms part of parent company Maziv's broader strategy to expand digital infrastructure and support more inclusive online access nationwide. Dietlof Mare, Group CEO of Maziv, stated that reaching 1,000 connected schools is not only a major step for Maziv and Vuma, but also
