Odido owners revive IPO plans - report
NETHERLANDS 9 JAN

Odido owners revive IPO plans - report

The private equity owners of Odido have revived plans for an IPO of the Dutch operator. The stock market listing in Amsterdam could start as soon as this month and raise about EUR 1 billion or more, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Odido confirmed last year that it was considering an IPO, but the listing never happened due to turbulent market conditions. 

T-Mobile leads Polish fixed and mobile internet speeds in 2025 - Speedtest.pl
POLAND 9 JAN

T-Mobile leads Polish fixed and mobile internet speeds in 2025 - Speedtest.pl

T-Mobile Poland supplied the fastest fixed broadband, mobile internet and 5G speeds the country in 2025, according to a study from Speedtest.pl. Orange Poland provided the quickest service on FTTH networks.

Cellnex on CDP 'Climate A' list for 7th consecutive year
SPAIN 9 JAN

Cellnex on CDP 'Climate A' list for 7th consecutive year

Spanish telecommunications infrastructure operator Cellnex has been named on the 'Climate A List' of the not-for-profit CDP (Climate Disclosure Project) for the seventh straight year. The ranking awards points to companies for their strategy, corporate transparency and performance in response to climate change, and Cellnex achieved the highest rating thanks to the considerable progress made in meeting the environmental targets it has set for 2030.

Vodafone has more active SIMs than One Albania in Q3
ALBANIA 9 JAN

Vodafone has more active SIMs than One Albania in Q3

In the third quarter of 2025, Albania saw a 3.8 percent quarter-on-quarter increase in active mobile SIM cards, reaching 3.39 million, but a 10.2 percent drop compared with the same period in 2024. Vodafone Albania reported 1.70 million users, surpassing One Albania with 1.68 million, according to data from telecom regulator Akep.

Nos receives 'A' rating from Carbon Disclosure Project
PORTUGAL 9 JAN

Nos receives 'A' rating from Carbon Disclosure Project

Portuguese telecom operator Nos received an "A" rating from the global non-profit organisation Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for its efforts against climate change in 2025. This places Nos among the top 2 percent of tens of thousands of companies evaluated globally by CDP, and it is the only telecom operator in Portugal to achieve this distinction. The CDP recognised Nos for its strong climate strategy, which includes effective CO₂ emission reduction programs, good environmental governance, engagement wit

French data centres could see 3.7-fold increase in energy use by 2035 – study
FRANCE 9 JAN

French data centres could see 3.7-fold increase in energy use by 2035 – study

France's environment agency Ademe has published a study on electricity consumption by data centres, including forecasts on how this demand could evolve in the medium to long term under different scenarios. Among the key findings, the study shows that the electricity needs of French data centres amounted to 9.91 TWh in 2024. This could rise to 36.73 TWh by 2035 and 63.58 TWh by 2060 under the trend-based scenario.

ACES and BSNL supply connectivity for Noida International Airport with NOC-SOC from Tech Mahindra
INDIA 9 JAN

ACES and BSNL supply connectivity for Noida International Airport with NOC-SOC from Tech Mahindra

ACES India and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have announced an agreement to deploy telecoms and digital connectivity infrastructure at Noida International Airport. Last month, Tech Mahindra unveiled a deal to set up and run a Network and Security Operations Centre (NOC-SOC) for Noida airport, which is expected to handle between 60 million and 120 million passengers by 2050.

VodafoneZiggo works on customer service automation with DeepDesk
NETHERLANDS 9 JAN

VodafoneZiggo works on customer service automation with DeepDesk

VodafoneZiggo has improved its customer service in a cooperation with the Amsterdam-based company Deepdesk. According to an interview posted by the companies, this has supported automation of 20 percent of customer contacts, a 15 percent reduction in the time to handle customer queries and a total savings of some 36,000 man hours. Customer satisfaction also improved, the company said. 

Tigo Paraguay raises USD 76 mln in record bond issue
PARAGUAY 9 JAN

Tigo Paraguay raises USD 76 mln in record bond issue

Latin American operator Millicom said its Telecel Paraguay (Tigo) subsidiary has raised GYD 5.11 billion (around USD 76 million) in what has been described as the largest bond issue in the history of the Paraguayan stock market. The placement marks the first time a Paraguayan corporate issuer has attracted demand from international investors via instruments issued locally and traded globally through Global Depositary Notes (GDN).

NASK PIB appoints head of business support and standardisation
POLAND 9 JAN

NASK PIB appoints head of business support and standardisation

Polish national telecommunications R&D institute NASK PIB has announced the appointment of Eliza Pogorzelska as director for business support and standardisation. She previously worked in the department of project portfolio management at the eHealth Centre. Pogorzelska was director of the office for telecommunications and cyber-security projects at the Project Centre Digital Poland (CPPC) for around ten years until December of 2024.

Ooredoo Qatar signs up Al Abdulghani Motors to provide transport for Doha Marathon
QATAR 9 JAN

Ooredoo Qatar signs up Al Abdulghani Motors to provide transport for Doha Marathon

Ooredoo Qatar has announced an agreement with Al Abdulghani Motors to become the exclusive mobility partner of the Doha Marathon for three years. Al Abdulghani Motors will provide two raffle draw vehicles during the running race, too. The company will also support the event by providing the necessary workforce to ensure smooth and efficient operations during it.

Dhiraagu supports Special Olympics Maldives scheme for children with learning disabilities
MALDIVES 9 JAN

Dhiraagu supports Special Olympics Maldives scheme for children with learning disabilities

Dhiraagu has announced a partnership with Special Olympics Maldives to launch a regional sports development programme for children and young people with intellectual disabilities. They will offer inclusive sport events, structured training and community engagement. The first programme will run in G.Dh. Thinadhoo for a period of six months.

SPAIN 9 JAN

Cellnex prices new bond series amounting to EUR 1.5 bln

Spanish infrastructure operator Cellnex Telecom said it has completed the pricing of two series of euro-denominated bonds amounting to EUR 1.5 billion aimed at qualifying investors. In a statement to financial markets regulator CNMV, Cellnex said the first EUR 750 million series matures on 19 January 2031, has a 3.000 percent coupon payable annually and will be issued at a price of 98.494 percent of its nominal value.

EUROPE 9 JAN

EU to avoid new rules for big tech in upcoming Digital Networks Act - report

Big tech companies will not face any new regulations in the EU under the proposed Digital Networks Act, people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Despite a push from telecom operators to force large internet groups to contribute to the costs of networks and face the same rules as other communication service providers, the EU is not expected to add to the digital regulation already imposed on big tech in recent years when it unveils the draft DNA later this month, the report said. 

SWITZERLAND 9 JAN

Sunrise plans to cut 190 jobs to streamline operations

Swiss operator Sunrise plans to cut 190 jobs, including leadership positions, as it moves to streamline the business structure. Employees in shops and in customer-service are largely spared, while apprentices are not affected at all by the cut. Redundancies are expected to take place in February and March, after completed a consultation process with employee representatives and the trade union syndicom.

CHILE 9 JAN

Millicom interested in entering Chilean market with Telefonica buy - report

Millicom, owner of Tigo-branded operations across Latin America, has emerged as the latest potential bidder for Telefonica's Chilean subsidiary, according to unnamed sources cited by Bloomberg. If the interest is confirmed, Chile would be a new market for Millicom, which acquired Telefonica's units in Ecuador and Uruguay at the end of last year and reached an agreement to buy the Spanish group's Colombian assets.

ITALY 9 JAN

Spectral Capital to acquire Italy's Intermatica

Spectral Capital Corporation said it signed a binding term sheet to acquire Italy-based telecommunications and technology company Intermatica S.p.A. for an undisclosed sum. The agreement calls for Intermatica to generate up to USD 10 million in annual free cash flow for Spectral to fully earn out 10 million Spectral common shares, said the latter in a statement.

AUSTRALIA 9 JAN

Optus CTO departs after triple zero outage fallout

Optus has announced that chief technology officer Tony Baird will leave the operator following a transition period, being replaced by long-term ex-Telstra executive Sri Amirthalingam. Last month, an independent report into the failure of emergency calls on the Optus network on 18 September 2025 found a series of technical, procedural and governance failures that led to widespread disruption of Triple Zero services across several states and territories. According to the review, at least ten errors were made

SRI LANKA 9 JAN

Dialog Axiata and UnionPay sign digital payments partnership in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka operator Dialog Axiata PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with UnionPay International aimed at expanding digital payment services in Sri Lanka. The agreement involves Dialog Finance, the group's financial services arm, and focuses on enabling payment products that can be used across sectors including e-commerce, transport, travel, retail and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

HONG KONG 9 JAN

HKT loyalty platform The Club launches 'Reward Your Moments' promotion

Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) has launched a new promotional campaign for its loyalty platform The Club, offering reward points and partner benefits with a total stated value of more than HKD 20 million. The campaign, titled "Reward Your Moments", centres on a series of time-limited offers for The Club members, including reward points, discounts and prizes, and runs until 15 February 2026. 

POLAND 8 JAN

Polish ICT market expands nearly 4% in 2025

The Polish ICT market was worth an estimated PLN 131 billion in 2025, according to a report from PMR Market Experts/ Hume's Institute. The market researchers estimates the market grew by almost 4 percent year-on-year, supported by public sector spending, a recovery in private demand and accelerating business investment. The number of companies working in the ICT field exceeded 200,000, more than doubling since 2019 on the ongoing digital transformation.

CZECH REPUBLIC 8 JAN

Vodafone Czechia introduces new convergent offer Giga Kombo

Vodafone Czech Republic has introduced a new fixed-mobile convergent offer called Giga Kombo, giving customers who take multiple services discounts of up to 30 percent discount on the subscriptions. The new offer applies to a whole range of services from Vodafone, including the new BezLimit and Black mobile tariffs, plus their Extra variants, as well as fixed broadband (including fixed wireless) and the Vodafone TV+ service. By combining the above services, a total of four levels of benefits can be achieved

SWEDEN 8 JAN

Telia plans to cut 600 jobs in Q1

Telia Company has told workers that it plans to shed 600 jobs during the first quarter of 2026, of which 215 could be lost in Sweden, Swedish news agency TT reported. Telia Lithuania already announced plans to reduce its workforce by 59 positions by deploying digital and AI services. TT said 280 jobs could be lost in Finland, while Finnish broadcaster YLE said up to 200 Finnish jobs might be affected.

SPAIN 8 JAN

Vodafone Spain debuts low-cost convergent plan, ad campaign

Vodafone Spain has launched a new advertising campaign dubbed "Break the Rules" for its latest convergent offer with pay-TV content. The corresponding ads feature World Cup-winning Spanish footballer Alexia Putellas and the tagline "Vodafone Quality at Today's Prices".

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