US CTA backs FCC 6 GHz order enabling wider Wi-Fi access
UNITED STATES 13:14

US CTA backs FCC 6 GHz order enabling wider Wi-Fi access

The US Consumer Technology Association has welcomed the FCC's decision to expand Wi-Fi rights and other unlicensed wireless technologies in the sought-after 6 GHz frequency range. A statement from the association's CEO and executive chair, Gary Shapiro, thanked FCC chairman Brendan Carr for the decision, calling it "pro-innovation".

T-Mobile Poland adds channel TV Zero
POLAND 12:43

T-Mobile Poland adds channel TV Zero

T-Mobile Poland said that it has added the channel Zero TV to its pay TV lineup. The channel will be available for subscribers of the Magenta TV service from the operator from 01 February. It will be offered to subscribers of pay TV packages, starting from the package S, without any additional payment.

Digital inclusion support could help UK switch off DTT system in 2030s - study
UNITED KINGDOM 11:50

Digital inclusion support could help UK switch off DTT system in 2030s - study

The UK could fully transition to internet-delivered TVs in the 2030s if the governments sets a clear timetables and funds targeted support for those most at risk of digital exclusion, according to new research prepared for Sky. The 'Stream On: The Future of UK TV" report, prepared by Oliver & Ohlbaum Associates, shows that most UK viewers have already made the switch - with 94 percent of UK adults having home internet access and 92 percent using a VoD service.

O2 Slovakia launches Connect second Sim service to share data bundle with other devices
SLOVAKIA 11:48

O2 Slovakia launches Connect second Sim service to share data bundle with other devices

O2 Slovakia introduced the new data sharing service Connect for customers on unlimited mobile plans. They will be able to share data, SMS and voice bundles on multiple devices. The operator is also reducing the price of the service that allows clients to have one number on both their smartphone and smartwatch, so the monthly fee for eSIMs in smartwatches drops to EUR 4 from EUR 5.

Roblox to face Dutch investigation into child protection measures
NETHERLANDS 11:40

Roblox to face Dutch investigation into child protection measures

Roblox is facing an investigation by the Dutch consumer authority ACM into whether it complies with EU rules to protect minors online. The ACM said a preliminary investigation found enough evidence to launch a formal case into the gaming platform popular with children.

Samsung upgrades Care+ device protection service across Europe
EUROPE 11:28

Samsung upgrades Care+ device protection service across Europe

Samsung has announced an upgrade to the Samsung Care+ device protection service, which is available in 17 markets across Europe. From 29 January, customers selecting Samsung Care+ will benefit from new services and features - including unlimited repairs (instead of two repairs a year), protection for up to five years (up from 3 years), and 24/7 customer support. 

UK media, entertainment market worth record GBP 34 bln in 2025 - BASE
UNITED KINGDOM 10:32

UK media, entertainment market worth record GBP 34 bln in 2025 - BASE

The UK media and entertainment industry was worth a record GBP 34 billion (USD 46.9 billion) in 2025, up 8 percent from 2024 (including streaming, transactional/pay-TV home entertainment, cinema, games and music), according to research from the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) and Digital Entertainment Group International (DEGI). The UK screen industry was worth GBP 13.3 billion in 2025, up 5.4 percent from 2024, with streaming (SVoD) and premium advertising-based VoD (AVoD) compensating

Life adapts website interface for disabled users
BELARUS 10:08

Life adapts website interface for disabled users

Belarusian operator Life has implemented a widget on its website that adapts the interface for customers with vision, hearing, memory, motor or other disabilities. The widget can adjust colours and text settings, stop animation and remove images, in order to emphasise titles and links. The new service can be activated by clicking on an image in the corner of the home page.

Mega offers free NFC stickers to customers
KYRGYZSTAN 10:07

Mega offers free NFC stickers to customers

Kyrgyzstan operator Mega has introduced a promotion of NFC payments using its application MegaPay. Until the end of this year, customers with smartphones not supporting NFC are offered free NFC stickers. The operator also offers NFC bracelets and rings for half price.

MTN South Africa locks SIMs to routers over 4 years old
SOUTH AFRICA 10:05

MTN South Africa locks SIMs to routers over 4 years old

MTN South Africa quietly implemented a new rule on 01 January, locking the SIM cards of fixed wireless customers with older 4G routers to the device, MyBroadband reported. Afrihost, a major ISP that also resells MTN fixed wireless products, notified its customers of the change on 29 January. Afrihost said SIMs in LTE routers that are at least four years have been permanently linked to their current device, so if a SIM is lost or damaged and requires replacement, the router will no longer be able to reconnec

Tele2 Lithuania raises mobile signature price
LITHUANIA 10:04

Tele2 Lithuania raises mobile signature price

Tele2 Lithuania plans to increase the price of its mobile signature service from 01 March, reports Delfi.lt. The monthly rate will go up from EUR 1.99 to EUR 2.49. The operator confirmed the increase.

Measat, Mudah Healthtech to expand Sihat Xpress telehealth service to 1 million users
MALAYSIA 08:47

Measat, Mudah Healthtech to expand Sihat Xpress telehealth service to 1 million users

Malaysian satellite operator Measat has teamed up with healthcare technology company Mudah Healthtech to expand the Sihat Xpress telehealth service. The partnership aims to serve up to 1 million Malaysians in remote areas, supported by the CONNECTme Now satellite broadband service and Measat's distribution network.

INDIA 07:15

Airtel offers free access to Adobe Express Premium for 360 million customers in India

Indian mobile operator Bharti Airtel has announced it will provide its 360 million customers across India with free access to Adobe Express Premium. Customers can now claim a 1-year subscription (worth INR 4,000) directly through the Airtel Thanks App without the need for a credit card. The Adobe Express Premium subscription will be available to all Airtel customers, including mobile, Wi-Fi and DTH customers.

JAPAN 05:42

KDDI partners Bango for bundled streaming services for povo2.0 prepaid users

KDDI has selected Bango's Digital Vending Machine platform to support the launch of bundled digital content offerings for subscribers to its povo2.0 prepaid mobile service. The agreement enables KDDI to offer access to a range of third-party streaming subscriptions alongside mobile services for povo2.0 users in Japan.

NEW ZEALAND 05:24

One NZ and dosh tie phone upgrades to everyday spend

One New Zealand has partnered with local fintech dosh to allow customers to earn mobile phone upgrade rewards through everyday debit card spending and home loans, extending the operator's Phone Dollar loyalty scheme beyond traditional mobile usage. Under the partnership, One NZ customers can earn Phone Dollars through a new co-branded dosh Visa Debit Card, which awards rewards based on everyday spend, as well as through an exclusive dosh home loan offer. 

CANADA 29 JAN

Most Canadians, Americans want robust AI regulation - Telus

A new cross-border study from Canadian operator Telus shows that Canadian and US consumers want companies to earn their trust in AI. Over 75 percent of respondents want them to review AI technology for harms before launching new tools, and to provide easy-to-understand explanations. The third annual AI Report from Telus shows that 85 percent of Canadians and 89 percent of Americas are using AI, leading to growing calls for customer inclusion and engagement. Around 70 percent of respondents want businesses t

CZECH REPUBLIC 29 JAN

Poda upgrades app with new mobile, video options

Czech operator Poda has refreshed its customer service application My Poda, adding new functions like Dark Mode. Customers can now buy mobile services on the app, like extra Sims or data bundles, and add devices for watching TV on the application. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 29 JAN

MTS opens orders for Huawei Mate X7, FreeClip 2

Russian operator MTS has started accepting orders for the foldable smartphone Huawei Mate X7 and the earbuds Huawei FreeClip 2 in its shops. Pre-sales last until 05 February. Customers buying the smartphone in shops during the promotional period will be offered either the smartwatch Huawei Watch Fit4 Pro or the earbuds Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 free. A RUB 4,000 discount will be offered when buying the FreeClip 2 also.

SLOVAKIA 29 JAN

LepsiaTV to raise prices from February

Slovak online TV service LepsiaTV plans to raise its prices from 01 February, reports Zive. The package Mini, including 65 channels, will cost EUR 5.99 instead of EUR 5.59, and the bundle Classic, containing 133 channels, will increase from EUR 9.59 to EUR 9.99. The package Top, including 146 channels, will cost EUR 12.99 instead of EUR 12.59.

UNITED KINGDOM 29 JAN

YouTube withdraws from UK TV viewing measurement service - report

YouTube has withdrawn from a TV viewership measurement service operated by TV ratings agency Barb and Kantar Media, reports the Financial Times. YouTube parent Google is understood to have sent a legal 'case and desist' letter to Kantar Media just months after the launch of the new measurement service in summer 2025. 

UNITED KINGDOM 29 JAN

EE opens new Experience store in Lakeside Shopping Centre

BT Group's consumer unit EE will open a new Experience store in Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex on 29 January. The new store will provide an immersive shopping experience for customers, who can test the latest connected technology and get support from in-store guides. It has Experience Zones based around four key areas - Home, Learn, Work and Game; complemented by a Tech Home area showing connected living technologies.

UNITED KINGDOM 29 JAN

Community Fibre reports sees annual revenue growth of 48% in 2025

Community Fibre, London-based broadband provider, has reported record annual revenue growth of 48 percent in 2025 to GBP 113 million, with EBITDA up 530 percent from 2024 to GBP 49.8 million. The fibre broadband provider has been EBITDA positive since April 2024 and will be cash flow positive before financing costs during H1 2026. 

UNITED KINGDOM 29 JAN

New research shows quarter of Brits have used travel eSIM

New research from CCS Insight shows strong awareness of eSIM in the UK, with almost three quarters of UK consumers having heard of eSIM, up from 22 percent in the 2022 survey. The 8th annual survey of consumer buying behaviour for mobile phones and connectivity shows rising demand for travel eSIM, with almost one quarter of Brits using a travel eSIM provider - increasing to one third (32%) of people who have taken an overseas holiday in the last three years.

UNITED STATES 29 JAN

Comcast to deliver ultra-low latency Super Bowl stream to Xfinity TV subscribers

Comcast's Xfinity TV service will implement a new ultra HD streaming optimisation for subscribers watching the Super Bowl and other major sports content via the Peacock streaming app and main service guide. Dubbed RealTime 4K, the low-lag, high-bitrate technology delivers online streams within seconds of live sporting action taking place, averaging around 30 seconds faster than other US 4K providers, Comcast claims. The technology works by eliminating steps in the compression process so that live 4K streams

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