Plus runs smartphone bundle promotion for Valentine's Day
POLAND 15:17

Plus runs smartphone bundle promotion for Valentine's Day

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, is offering promotional packages of smartphones and smartwatches to mark Saint Valentine's Day (14 February). Devices from Samsung, Honor and Huawei are included in the promotion. 

T-Mobile Czechia offers partner brands' digital gift cards to loyalty programme members
CZECH REPUBLIC 15:10

T-Mobile Czechia offers partner brands' digital gift cards to loyalty programme members

T-Mobile Czech Republic is offering customers belonging to its Magenta Moments loyalty programme the option to buy customised gift cards from partner brands such as Lego, Zalando, Adidas, OMV, Ikea and Kaufland. Customers can purchase the gift cards from its My T-Mobile services management mobile application. There are several denominations available, depending on the partner. The cards can be bought via credit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay.

Netia offers broadband at 2 Gbps on wholesale partner networks
POLAND 15:04

Netia offers broadband at 2 Gbps on wholesale partner networks

Polish operator Netia has started providing fixed broadband services at up to 2 Gbps on the networks of its wholesale partners. The list of the partners includes Fiberhost, Nexera, Orange Poland, Polski Swiatlowod Otwarty, Swiatlowod Inwestycje, Tauron and others. The service available via GPON includes Wi-Fi 7 routers. A subscription for up to 2 Gbps is available over BSA technology on the networks of Orange Poland, Polski Swiatlowod Otwarty and Swiatlowod Inwestycje.

Globacom donates NGN 1 bln to Lagos State Security Trust Fund
NIGERIA 14:54

Globacom donates NGN 1 bln to Lagos State Security Trust Fund

Nigerian operator Globacom said it has donated NGN 1 billion to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), to strengthen security infrastructure in the country's commercial capital. The operator said this reinforces its position as a responsible and patriotic corporate citizen. The executive secretary/CEO of the fund, Ayo Ogunsan, said the LSSTF was established to bridge funding gaps in security infrastructure and therefore relies heavily on voluntary contributions from corporate bodies and well-meaning p

Telecel Faso brings in single national call tariff among 'Offer Plus' innovations
BURKINA FASO 14:47

Telecel Faso brings in single national call tariff among 'Offer Plus' innovations

Telecel Faso has introduced new services under its 'Offer Plus' strategy aimed at improving affordability and flexibility. They include a single national call tariff of XOF 1.6 per second for any network, and bonuses and SMS usable on all networks, permanent recharge bonuses without a subscription, and more flexible internet bundles with validity extended to 30 days for data volumes above 1 GB. It also announced a cut in the cost of data by up to 50 percent, new grace periods after expiry to reactivate bonu

Somalian govt approves public data protection regulatory framework
SOMALIA 14:42

Somalian govt approves public data protection regulatory framework

Somalia's Cabinet has approved the Regulatory Framework for the Public Data Protection Law, following extensive discussions about the critical need to protect citizens' information and enable transparent governance of data-related activities. The Ministry of Communications and Technology said the newly approved regulation carries strategic significance for strengthening, organising and advancing the national system for public data protection. It introduces essential provisions required for effective impleme

Vodafone Egypt integrates Talabat Pro delivery service into Red plans
EGYPT 14:33

Vodafone Egypt integrates Talabat Pro delivery service into Red plans

Vodafone Egypt and Talabat have agreed to integrate Talabat Pro into Red plans, offering customers unlimited free delivery, exclusive deals and discounts on hundreds of products. The collaboration combines Talabat's fast delivery service with Vodafone's premium communication services, accessible via the Ana Vodafone app. Hadir Shalaby, CEO of Talabat Egypt, said the partnership expands access to Talabat Pro.

Imec, ASML open new pilot line for chip research with EU backing
BELGIUM 14:31

Imec, ASML open new pilot line for chip research with EU backing

The Belgian chip research centre Imec has inaugurated a 2,000-m2 extension of its clean room with the help of EU funding to expand its work on the next generation of semiconductors. The new extension expands its capacity by 20 percent and will be fitted with the latest ASML EUV scanner in mid-March to support development of so-called nano ICs, beyond the current leading edge production node at 2nm.

Pepephone introduces convergent plan with pay-TV for Valentine's
SPAIN 14:30

Pepephone introduces convergent plan with pay-TV for Valentine's

MasOrange brand Pepephone has announced the launch of a special fibre-plus-mobile convergent bundle for new users ahead of St. Valentine's Day. The entry-level plan includes fibre at download speeds of 600 Mbps, pay-TV subscriptions and a mobile line with unlimited calls and 35 GB of rollover data is available for EUR 38 a month.

HBO Max streaming service to launch in UK, Ireland on 26 March
UNITED KINGDOM 14:16

HBO Max streaming service to launch in UK, Ireland on 26 March

Warner Bros Discovery has confirmed the launch of HBO Max in the UK and Ireland on Thursday 26 March 2026. This will allow viewers in the UK and Ireland to stream content from HBO, Max Originals, DC Studios, Warner Bros Television and Warner Bros Pictures all in one place. Sports fans will also be able to access their TNT Sports streaming subscription through HBO Max from 26 March.

E& UAE provides treats to delivery drivers via Smiles scheme
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14:14

E& UAE provides treats to delivery drivers via Smiles scheme

Smiles, E& UAE's lifestyle SuperApp, has launched Champions for Champions, a community initiative that recognises the dedication of its delivery drivers with a fully sponsored surprise day off across the UAE.

T-Mobile US airs commercial with Backstreet Boys during Super Bowl
UNITED STATES 14:10

T-Mobile US airs commercial with Backstreet Boys during Super Bowl

T-Mobile US partnered with boy band Backstreet Boys for a 60-second commercial during the Super Bowl, which aired during the second quarter. The ad highlighted T-Mobile's claim of "America's Best Network", and also featured cameos from mgk, Druski and Pierson Fode. It was filmed in T-Mobile's Signature Store in New York City's Times Square, with real customers. 

GERMANY 14:06

GD Towers secures EUR 2.5 bln financing from European, US investors

Provider of passive infrastructure GD Towers, owned by Deutsche Telekom, DigitalBridge and Brookfield Asset Management, has secured EUR 2.5 billion financing from European and US investors. MEAG, the asset manager of German insurance company Munich Re, provided advice on the transaction to entities linked to the reinsurer and to third party managed accounts.

IRELAND 13:54

Eir fixed-network data traffic reaches 5,551 PB in 2025

Irish telecoms operator Eir saw total data traffic on its fixed network rise to 5,551 PB in 2025, up more than twofold from 2019; with average household data use on the high-speed fibre network reaching 7,272 GB a year in 2025, up 61 percent from 4,513 GB annually in 2019. The latest 'Digital Ireland 2025' report shows that Kildare had the highest data use with an average of 7,800 GB per house in 2024. The lowest was in Sligo, with the average fibre home using 5,800 GB. Fibre broadband availability increase

GLOBAL 13:52

Intracom Telecom to present MDU-capable mmWave FWA platform at MWC 2026

Intracom Telecom will present its latest generation mmWave fixed wireless access equipment for residential and multi-dwelling use cases at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The platform utilises AI technology to deliver extended reach beyond 13 kilometres and end user downlink speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps.

ITALY 13:52

EBU, Rai team up for Winter Olympics 5G broadcast trial

Italian public service broadcaster Rai and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have announced new 5G broadcast trials during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, building on experiments first staged at the Paris Olympics in 2024. The pre-commercial tests aim to demonstrate how the technology can extend live, free-to-air access to smartphones and other mobile devices using existing broadcast tower networks.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:41

Canadian govt announces results of residual spectrum auction

The Canadian government has announced the results of an auction of residual spectrum licences in 2026. Residual auctions sale spectrum that was not sold in previous auctions, or was returned. A total of 196 out of 207 available licences were awarded to three Canadian companies. The auction will help boost competition, rural/remote connectivity and support 5G technology deployment across Canada. 

FINLAND 13:31

Advania and 3stepIT help StaffPoint save EUR 80,000 via refurbished device leasing

Advania said it has enabled Finnish personnel services company StaffPoint to achieve EUR 80,000 in savings by providing it with a refurbished device service under a financial leasing model in collaboration with 3stepIT. The service has also reduced emissions and ensured secure lifecycle management for StaffPoint. The set-up covered device procurement, quality assurance and security requirements.

UNITED STATES 13:25

Google inks 15-year PPA deal with TotalEnergies to power Texas data centres

Google has signed two new long-term Power Purchase Agreements with TotalEnergies to power its Texas data centres. The deal, described by the French oil major as the largest renewable PPA volume it has ever signed in the US, will deliver 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar capacity to the plants, equivalent to 28 terawatt-hours (TWh) of renewable electricity over 15 years.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:15

Rostelecom adds predictive model to customer service chatbot

Russian national operator Rostelecom has added a new predictive model to its chat-bot, which it says has shown an 80 percent success rate in understanding the subject of the query. It can then offer a solution to the customer. Almost 60 percent of calls are completed successfully with the bot, it said. The predictive model is based on AI and analyses information available in the customer profile to help predict possible questions. 

UNITED STATES 13:14

US Signal starts building 1,000 miles of new fibre infrastructure

US Signal has started to actively build over 1,000 miles of new, high-density fibre and conduit infrastructure in Ohio and Indiana. This will significantly expand its middle-mile network and supports plans to provide AI-ready, scalable connectivity across the US. This new build comes after the digital infrastructure provider secured a USD 200 million investment in Igneo Infrastructure Partners in 2025.

NORWAY 13:11

Norway proposes more detailed local content rules for streamers

The Norwegian Ministry for Culture and Equality has put a proposal out to consultation that includes provisions for investment obligations for on-demand audiovisual services. The deadline for comments is 04 May. It proposes more detailed rules following the parliamentary adoption on 13 February 2025 of amendments to the Broadcasting Act that introduced an obligation for providers of such services to invest in Norwegian language productions. 

MIDDLE EAST 13:03

Arabsat pilots Audimatic's real-time viewership analytics

Arabsat has subscribed to Audimatic's real-time television viewership detection platform to monitor satellite TV reach and channel activity across the MENA region. Through this subscription, Arabsat gains access to Audimatic's real-time analytics, enabling continuous visibility into satellite television viewing behavior, including channel performance, viewing distribution, and satellite reach. The platform provides second-by-second detection signals, allowing Arabsat to observe how regional and internationa

FINLAND 13:02

Elisa facilitates cybersecurity overhaul at Finnish cosmetics firm Lumene

Elisa has announced that Finnish cosmetics company Lumene Group has completed an overhaul of its cybersecurity services that began in 2024. Elisa has provided Lumene with functionality including identifying potential counterfeits, round-the-clock cyber threat and safeguarding stores and production lines. The operator said the project has been carried out on schedule by Elisa's Finnish experts.

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Plus runs smartphone bundle promotion for Valentine's Day

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T-Mobile Czechia offers partner brands' digital gift cards to loyalty programme members

15:04

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Globacom donates NGN 1 bln to Lagos State Security Trust Fund

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Background

01:54

The week in telecoms: hyperscalers vie for capex crown, Telenor and Vodafone profit from smaller footprints

2 FEB 00:45

The week in telecoms: Verizon sparks fears of US price war, Apple beats Samsung in Q4, Telekom ramps up fibre marketing

26 JAN 00:31

The week in telecoms: Netflix and Ericsson all about cash, EU sketches out rip-and-replace and copper transition plans

22 JAN 14:28

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