Swisscom picks Bitdefender to improve home network protection
SWITZERLAND 14:39

Swisscom picks Bitdefender to improve home network protection

Swisscom has picked Bitdefender, a provider of cybersecurity solutions, to improve the protection of its home network offering. The company is now integrating Bitdefender's Smart Home Security in its home network protection offering. Swisscom will offer its subscribers a built-in protection directly in the router to secure all connected devices. The built-in protection defends users and devices against malware, phishing, online scams, malicious websites, fraud, and other threats. It operates seamlessly in t

Currys promotes Nordics business head to Group CEO
UNITED KINGDOM 14:09

Currys promotes Nordics business head to Group CEO

UK-based tech and electricals retailer Currys has announced the appointment of Fredrik Tonnesen as its new Group CEO with effect from 03 August 2026. Tonnesen has been CEO of the group's Nordics business, which accounts for around 40 percent of group revenue, since March 2023. He will take over as Group CEO from Alex Baldock, who will leave the Board on 03 August and the company on 31 August 2026.

AT&T refreshes home fibre broadband plans
UNITED STATES 13:30

AT&T refreshes home fibre broadband plans

AT&T is refreshing its home fibre broadband plans to provide customers with a more focused set of plans to suit their needs. From 07 June, customers can choose from four AT&T Fiber speed options - 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1 GIG and 5 GIG. Customers bundling home and wireless internet can get fibre broadband from USD 35 per month, and save up to USD 420 a year. 

Virgin Media O2 launches new Digital Wellbeing Manifesto
UNITED KINGDOM 11:02

Virgin Media O2 launches new Digital Wellbeing Manifesto

New research commissioned by Virgin Media O2 shows that Brits will spend an average of 4 years and 8 months of their waking lives using their mobile phones unintentionally (doomscrolling). The 12-month study of more than 6,000 Brits (led by the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at Cambridge University) shows a clear correlation between doomscrolling and poorer sleep, focus and mental wellbeing. More than one third (36%) of all mobile phone use is now happening without clear intent, equal to a

KPN to raise prices 3.3% in July
NETHERLANDS 10:42

KPN to raise prices 3.3% in July

KPN announced a 3.3 percent annual increase in rates for its internet and TV packages from July 2026. The adjustment is in line with the national inflation rate for 2025 as reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), consistent with the operator's pledge to not raise prices above this rate.

Digi Belgium adds 60 GB plan to mobile portfolio
BELGIUM 08:40

Digi Belgium adds 60 GB plan to mobile portfolio

Digi Belgium has expanded its mobile offering with a new plan that includes 60 GB of mobile data for EUR 9 per month. With the launch, the operator has added a fourth mobile plan to its portfolio. The new package includes unlimited calls to Belgian networks and complements Digi's existing subscriptions, which offer 7 GB for EUR 3, 30 GB for EUR 5 and 40 GB for EUR 7 per month.

Mexican watchdog backing automatic registration of mobile lines without consent
MEXICO 08:38

Mexican watchdog backing automatic registration of mobile lines without consent

Mexico's telecommunications regulator CRT is allowing mobile operators to automatically link postpaid lines to the CURP (Unique Population Registry Code) database using customer data already on file, even without seeking fresh consent, according to a report in business daily Expansion. The move comes as Mexico heads toward a 30 June deadline for mandatory registration of all mobile prepay and postpay lines with official ID documents.

Orange Travel inks distribution deal with Trip.com
EUROPE 08:03

Orange Travel inks distribution deal with Trip.com

Orange Travel, the subsidiary of the Orange group dedicated to eSIM plans for travellers, has announced a distribution partnership with Trip.com, an international aggregator platform for hotels and flights headquartered in Shanghai. From this month, the operator's eSIM plans will be available on the platform for customers travelling to France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the UK.

Philo adds HBO Max Standard Plan to Bundle+ plan
UNITED STATES 07:01

Philo adds HBO Max Standard Plan to Bundle+ plan

Philo, US-based OTT streaming provider, is now offering the HBO Max Standard Plan to Bundle+ subscribers. For an extra USD 13 per month, this will give Bundle+ customers access to HBO channels and on-demand content without ads, directly through the Philo app. For USD 3 per month, it provides access to over 70 cable channels, the full AMC+ library, All Reality and ad-supported access to discovery+ and HBO Max. The USD 13 per month upgrade will provide customers with a premium, ad-free HBO Max experience. 

LG Uplus supports MVNO partnership with veterans' benefits app
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:55

LG Uplus supports MVNO partnership with veterans' benefits app

LG Uplus has facilitated a partnership between several mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and the operator of South Korea's "Everyone's Veterans Market" discount app, which provides offers and benefits for military veterans and other eligible beneficiaries. The operator said it acted as an intermediary to support the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the app operator and three MVNO providers: EyesVision, Ins Korea and Chance Mobile. LG Uplus said it is not directly participating i

CMA imposes new conduct requirement on Google Search
UNITED KINGDOM 06:46

CMA imposes new conduct requirement on Google Search

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a conduct requirement for Google Search, securing a fairer deal for consumers and publishers. This comes after Google was designated with strategic market status (SMS) for general search services under the UK's digital markets competition regime. The conduct requirement will allow publishers of opt out of their content being used to power Google search's AI features, such as AI Overviews.  The CMA believes this will put them in a stronger position

Naver updates shopping app with proactive AI agent recommendations
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:37

Naver updates shopping app with proactive AI agent recommendations

South Korean internet giant Naver has updated its AI Shopping Agent to proactively initiate conversations with users, extending the role of the assistant beyond product search and recommendation. The company said the new functionality allows the AI agent to analyse shopping activity, including searches, product views, saved items and shopping cart contents, and then suggest potential next steps directly from the shopping app's home screen.

INDONESIA 02:25

Telkomsel celebrates 31st anniversary with mobile data promo

Indonesian operator Telkomsel is celebrating its 31st anniversary on the local market with the launch of a mobile data promotion. The operator is offering 31GB for data access at IDR 31,000 for Simpati users. Telkomsel is also offering 500 GB with a 30-day validity period for IDR 310.

PHILIPPINES 01:44

Smart launches new retail stores in Pangasinan, East Ortigas

Philippines operator Smart Communications has expanded and modernized its retail presence with the opening of new and upgraded stores in Pangasinan and East Ortigas. These refreshed locations, situated in SM Urdaneta and SM Dagupan, are designed to facilitate access to connectivity services, including digital transactions and general communication tools.

CZECH REPUBLIC 2 JUN

O2 Czechia introduces O2 Spark line of mobile accessories with launch discount

O2 Czech Republic is offering a new line of O2 Spark premium mobile accessories and is offering a launch discount of 10 percent on any O2 Spark product, for activation on the My O2 application. The ultra-thin O2 MagSafe Compatible 5,000 mAh power bank costs CZK 809 compared with the standard price of CZK 899. The O2 USB-C cable with display is being offered at CZK 341 instead of CZK 379. The O2 38 W car charger with two ports is available for CZK 269 instead of CZK 299. The 10,000 mAh 35 W O2 power bank cos

POLAND 2 JUN

Orange Poland offers 6 months' free fixed broadband in Lidl promotion

Orange Poland has introduced a joint promotion with the retail chain Lidl. Customers using the application Lidl Plus will be offered a password, enabling to use free broadband services on a fibre-optical network of the operator for six months. The option is available choosing 600 Mbps to 8 Gbps speed. The promotion is focused on new customers.

POLAND 2 JUN

Orange Poland offers Nju customers unlimited calls and texts with 60 GB data for PLN 25 per month

Orange Poland is offering customers using its Nju brand services unlimited voice calls and SMS/MMSs within the country and the EU for PLN 25 monthly. The service also includes a 60 GB data package (8.91 GB when roaming in the EU).Customers are also offered extra data in exchange for agreeing to hear marketing messages.

POLAND 2 JUN

Play runs XXL package promotion

Polish operator Play, which is part of Iliad, is running a promotion for its XXL package for prepaid customers. Customers can activate the package after making a PLN 50 top-up and use it free for a month. After the cyclical renewal of the package, customers can use unlimited data traffic for six months, after which they receive six 600 GB monthly packages.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 2 JUN

MTS adds QR payments in Philippines

Russian operator MTS has expanded payments using its QR code system to the Philippines. This method is available through the My MTS app using the QR code QRPh from the central bank of the Philippines. Payments can be made from the customer's mobile balance or accounts with Russian banks.

UNITED KINGDOM 2 JUN

London Mayor to back calls for under 16s social media ban

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will use a speech in London on 01 June to back calls for a social media ban for under 16s. He will also call on tech firms to tackle the spread of misogynistic content on their platforms and publicly confirm how they will revamp their algorithms to stop hateful content being added to children's feeds. This part of a wider campaign to tackle a lost generation of boys and young men negatively influenced by the manosphere. He will also call on regulator Ofcom to adopt a stricte

UNITED STATES 2 JUN

Roku launches new dedicated NHL Zone on Roku Sports

Roku has partnered with the National Hockey League (NHL) to launch the new 'NHL Zone' centralised destination within Roku Sports. This is launching in the US ahead the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, acting as a central hub on Roku for NHL regional and national games in the customer's area. NHL Zone will also allow customers to access the NHL FAST Channel; scores and highlights; and extra long-form hockey programming. 

SLOVAKIA 2 JUN

O2 Slovakia modifies pay-TV line-up

O2 Slovakia has added the channel Spektrum Home to the line-up of its service O2 TV, reports Zive. The channel is available for customers under the HD standard and in the Czech language. The channel will be available for a O2 TV subscribers until 01 July, after which it will be added to the Pochodova package.

CZECH REPUBLIC 2 JUN

Poda offers JimJam in open window in June

Czech operator Poda is offering customers the opportunity to watch the television channel JimJam in an open window in June. Customers do not need to take any steps to activate the TV channel as it will appear in the line-up by default.

UNITED STATES 2 JUN

DirecTV launches offers for sports fans ahead of World Cup

DirecTV has announced special offers for new MySports and Signature package customers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. New MySports Genre Pack customers can watch for World Cup for USD 49.99 per month for the first two months. New customers signing up for the DirecTV Streaming App + Device, or Streaming App Only, can pay USD 59.99 for the first month. 

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