TTK adds corporate messenger to PBX service
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:46

TTK adds corporate messenger to PBX service

Russian operator TTK has added a corporate messenger function to its PBX service. The service went through beta testing and is now available to all users of the PBX service. The PBX service from TTK supports unified voice and text communication in a single window.

Russian router sales up 10% in Q1
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:31

Russian router sales up 10% in Q1

Sales of routers in Russia reached 2.4 million units in the first quarter of this year, according to data from the mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video. The unit sales grew by 10 percent year-on-year, but revenues fell to RUB 7.6 billion from RUB 7.8 billion. TP-Link, Keenetic and Huawei lead among brands. 

Polish tech industry group calls for greater flexibility in 5G private network rules
POLAND 14:30

Polish tech industry group calls for greater flexibility in 5G private network rules

Polish ICT industry group Cyfrowa Polska has warned the draft plan for awarding the 3,800-4,200 MHz band issued by the regulator UKE may hinder the development of private 5G networks in Poland. The industry group supports the general direction of the proposed changes and the alignment of regulations with the EU legal framework. Nevertheless, there are specific areas where the adopted approach is more restrictive than technical analyses conducted by international institutions would suggest is needed.

Alpac Capital eyes United Group media assets - report
EASTERN EUROPE 14:17

Alpac Capital eyes United Group media assets - report

Portuguese investment group Alpac Capital, which owns news channel Euronews, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire several media outlets from United Group, according to Serbian weekly Vreme. These outlets include TV channels N1 and Nova in Serbia, as well as several daily and weekly publications in the Southeast Europe region. Unnamed sources told Vreme that this deal could be finalised within the next month.

Kyivstar passes half million users on pilot 5G networks
UKRAINE 14:16

Kyivstar passes half million users on pilot 5G networks

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar, a subsidiary of the Veon Group, said that almost 500,000 customers have accessed its pilot 5G networks since the launch in January. The average daily user base is over 50,000.

Denmark's GomSpace forms UASAT sovereign satellite venture with Ukraine's Stetman
UKRAINE 13:34

Denmark's GomSpace forms UASAT sovereign satellite venture with Ukraine's Stetman

Danish company GomSpace said it has signed an agreement with Ukrainian partner Stetman to establish a joint venture called UASAT to develop capacity for sovereign satellite communication capabilities for dual use. The first satellite is due for launch in autumn 2026 to provide operational feedback for the next steps in the UASAT roadmap. Further information about the initiative will be disclosed as appropriate and in accordance with current operational security considerations.

Netia submits only bid in Polish Post WAN tender
POLAND 13:18

Netia submits only bid in Polish Post WAN tender

Polish operator Netia has submitted the only bid in a tender for providing WAN data services for Polish Post. Its bid was worth PLN 62.3 million, above the Polish Post's indicated value of the contract, of PLN 57.9 million.

T2 starts smartphone sales at Russian Post outlets
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:15

T2 starts smartphone sales at Russian Post outlets

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, has expanded its partnership with Russian Post, reports Kommersant. The operator has started selling smartphones with SIMs in Russian Post offices. The operator also tests sales of smartwatches with SIMs in post offices in certain regions. The cooperation covers more than 2,200 post offices in 60 regions. 

Orange Poland offers 2-for-1 on unlimited data plan
POLAND 12:12

Orange Poland offers 2-for-1 on unlimited data plan

Orange Poland has a promotion for customers connecting to two Plan L tariffs, offering the monthly bundle for PLN 50 per plan or half price for the first year. The Plan L includes unlimited voice, data and SMS/MMS services and normally costs PLN 100 per month. The customers also can get discounts on the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G 8/256 GB, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 8/256 GB and Motorola Moto G86 5G Power 12/256 GB smartphones.

Rostelecom tests DWDM equipment from LaserOne on backbone network
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:00

Rostelecom tests DWDM equipment from LaserOne on backbone network

Russian national operator Rostelecom has completed testing of the DWDM equipment from Russian company LaserOne on its backbone network. The platform Horizon was tested on a 2,000-km network link. The tests indicated that the platform is able to work stably at 100 Gbps and is compatible with the existing infrastructure, the operator said.

Hungarians prefer fixed over mobile internet at home - study
HUNGARY 10:34

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.

Orange Poland opens orders for Motorola Razr Fold Fifa Edition phone
POLAND 21 APR

Orange Poland opens orders for Motorola Razr Fold Fifa Edition phone

Orange Poland has started accepting orders for the limited edition Motorola Razr Fold Fifa Edition 5G smartphone. The device is available for PLN 9,999 with the Plan L from the operator, or PLN 11,499 without the subscription. In addition, customers buying the device are offered a free ticket to a FIFA World Cup match.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 21 APR

Megafon and Sber bank launch smart top-up service

Russian operator Megafon, in cooperation with Sber bank, has launched a new option for automatic top-ups called Smart Automated Payment. The service keeps the balance positive by analysing usage and expected spending for the coming 30 days. The accounted i topped up enough to cover the expected expenses, plus a RUB 20 reserve. The service is available on the bank's mobile application which handles the direct debits. 

CZECH REPUBLIC 21 APR

CRA to lease hotel and restaurant in Praded tower

Czech operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) announced a call for bids for a long-term lease of a hotel, restaurant and lookout in its Praded tower. The Praded tower is based on the highest peak in the Moravia region.

POLAND 21 APR

Orange Poland, Polkomtel win GPRS meters tender at Enea

Orange Poland and Polkomtel has won a tender on providing GPRS services for power meters at energy company Enea. Orange Poland won three lots under a contract worth PLN 5.271 million, and the operator will provide service for 105,500 SIMs. Polkomtel won two lots, worth PLN 3.58 million and covering 120,000 SIMs. The contracts are valid until 2030. 

SLOVAKIA 21 APR

Orange Slovakia introduces new postpaid plans, Love discount

Orange Slovakia has introduced a new line of 'Super Flat rate' monthly mobile packages, named S, M, L and XL. The operator said these come with bigger data bundles including a loyalty bonus, unlimited data after using up the bundle with an improved fair use policy, and a choice of benefits like free international calls or unlimited data days. Subsidies for devices of up to EUR 240 are offered when connecting to the packages. In addition, the Love bonus for bundling services from Orange changes to a discount

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 21 APR

Beeline Russia expands indoor mobile coverage in Moscow

Russian operator Beeline has expanded the coverage and capacity of its mobile network in residential areas in the city and region of Moscow. The company said indoor coverage has been improved for more than 15,000 households.

POLAND 21 APR

Vectra extends cooperation with Gymnastics Union

Polish operator Vectra is offering the TV channel Eleven Sports 1 in an open window until 03 May. In addition, the operator said it extended its cooperation agreement with Poland's Gymnastics Union, under a new contract valid until 31 January 2028. The cooperation first started in 2022.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 21 APR

Yandex deploys hybrid infrastructure for AI agents at Nornickel

Russian internet company Yandex announced it has deployed hybrid IT infrastructure for development and implementation of AI agents for the metallurgy company Nornickel. The infrastructure combines Nornickel's on-premises systems with Yandex Cloud solutions. The metallurgy company uses AI agents for its industrial and corporate processes.

ROMANIA 21 APR

Vodafone Romania merges Evotracking, iSYS units to boost fleet management, IoT offering

Vodafone Romania has completed the merger of its two subsidiaries Evotracking and iSYS Professional into a single entity that will operate under the commercial name EvoGPS powered by iTrack, with Vodafone Romania as the sole shareholder. The merger is in line with Vodafone's plans to expand its position in the IoT services and enterprise software market.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 20 APR

Avito sells SIMs from MTS, Megafon, Yota

Russian online marketplace Avito has started selling SIMs from the mobile operators MTS, Megafon and Yota, reports Vedomosti. MTS has tested sales on Avito under a pilot project started in 2025, and Beeline started sales on Avito in March.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 20 APR

Rostelecom Lyceum launches new online training courses

Russian national operator Rostelecom said that its training unit Rostelecom Lyceum has launched 24 online training courses focused on digital issues. The lineup includes programming, AI and neural networks, gaming development and other fields. The courses are focused on 11 to 17 year-old pupils.  

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 20 APR

Yandex to launch MVNO in coming months - report

Russian internet company Yandex plans to launch its own MVNO, reports Kommersant. Sources familiar with the matter said the service will start in the next few months. The new MVNO will work on the Beeline network and use a "medium MVNO" model, handling its own product development, sales, marketing, billing and customer service. At the beginning of March, the company Hedvig associated with Yandex received a licence for providing MVNO services in the cities and regions of Moscow and St Petersburg. 

POLAND 20 APR

Orange Poland offers 13 GB free to mark Nju anniversary

Orange Poland has introduced another promotion to customers for the 13th anniversary of its Nju brand, given them a free 13 GB bundle valid for 13 days. The promotion is available for both prepaid and postpaid customers. The Nju customer base totals more than 1.4 million.

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