Mobiuz expands 5G network in Namangan region
UZBEKISTAN 14:26

Mobiuz expands 5G network in Namangan region

Uzbek mobile operator Mobiuz said that it has expanded the coverage of its 5G network in the Namangan region significantly. More than 80 5G base stations have been deployed in the region, including 41 in the city of Namangan. 

Beeline Russia adds favourite numbers option
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:23

Beeline Russia adds favourite numbers option

Russian operator Beeline introduced the service Favourite Numbers, offering unlimited calls to up to five telephone numbers. The offer is available for numbers registered on other Russian mobile networks, as well as Beeline lines. New customers are offered a free weekly trial of the service, after which the monthly rate is RUB 290.

Mobile VIkings Poland reaches 200,000 subscribers
POLAND 14:16

Mobile VIkings Poland reaches 200,000 subscribers

Polish MNVO Mobile Vikings announced that its subscriber base has reached the milestone of 200,000. The MVNO counted its first 100,000 customers nine years ago. The MVNO launched in Poland in December 2013 and works on the Play network.

Traficom awards 5 stars to 14 municipalities for broadband connections
FINLAND 14:08

Traficom awards 5 stars to 14 municipalities for broadband connections

Finnish telecoms regulator Traficom has awarded five stars to fourteen municipalities for their broadband connections this year. Service still varies greatly, especially in sparsely populated areas, but there are now only nine municipalities scoring less than two stars. The five-star municipalities are Espoo, Helsinki, Traskanda, Grankulla, Kempele, Kervo, Kotka, Lahtis, Jakobstad, Birkala, Reso, Riihimaki, Vaasa and Vantaa. Those with fewer than two stars are Enontekis, Kaavi, Keitele, Lestijarvi, Puumala,

Polkomtel signs term sheet with Towerlink, Cellnex
POLAND 14:08

Polkomtel signs term sheet with Towerlink, Cellnex

Polish operator Polkomtel has signed a non-binding term sheet with Towerlink Poland and Cellnex Poland laying out the terms of its future cooperation with the infrastructure companies. Under the service agreement, Towerlink will continue to provide Polkomtel with services based on the telecommunications infrastructure owned by Towerlink and controlled by Cellnex (including location-access services, emission services, and transmission services). 

MTS offers to buy back smartphones for cash
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:04

MTS offers to buy back smartphones for cash

Russian operator MTS introduced Smart Cash, an offer for customers to sell back smartphones and other electronic goods purchased in shops of the operator. The maximum repayment is 70 percent of the price of the device. The option is available in all regions where MTS operates. Repayment can reach up to 70 percent after six months from acquisition, and up 50 percent starting from the 182th day after acquisition.

E& Money introduces payroll services for UAE businesses and employees
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14:00

E& Money introduces payroll services for UAE businesses and employees

E& Money, part of UAE operator E&'s fintech portfolio, introduced a new salary solution designed to simplify payroll for businesses. The platform integrates WPS compliance, automated salary processing, and Universal Accounts with IBAN access.  To further support companies, E& money is waiving all salary processing fees. Employers also benefit from a secure dashboard, payroll funding through IBAN, and real-time tracking with instant status updates, allowing HR teams to operate more efficiently. 

Nokia picks Siemens exec as new president of mobile infrastructure unit
GLOBAL 13:36

Nokia picks Siemens exec as new president of mobile infrastructure unit

Emma Falck, Siemens' executive vice president for products and smart infrastructure buildings, has been named as Nokia's incoming president of mobile infrastructure. Falck has agreed to join Nokia from 01 September.

AT&T 5G connectivity integrated with Lexus multimedia system
UNITED STATES 13:12

AT&T 5G connectivity integrated with Lexus multimedia system

AT&T's 5G network connectivity has been integrated with the Lexus Interface multimedia system, starting with the 2026 Lexus ES vehicle. AT&T 5G supports faster speeds for in-car Wi-Fi hotspot, real-time navigation, remote services, and over-the-air (OTA) updates.

Huawei launches new Curve Pay feature with Watch Fit 5
UNITED KINGDOM 13:06

Huawei launches new Curve Pay feature with Watch Fit 5

Huawei is promoting a new contactless pay feature with its new Huawei Watch Fit 5 series. The smartwatch supports phone-free payments at any NFC contactless terminal with Curve Pay. To protect against unauthorised payments, the watch automatically triggers a passcode requirement if the watch is taken off the user's wrist. The passcode must be entered to access sensitive features or payments on the watch.

MTN Ghana stresses consumer protection, smart regulation in digital credit push
GHANA 13:01

MTN Ghana stresses consumer protection, smart regulation in digital credit push

Shaibu Haruna, CEO of MTN Ghana's MobileMoney Fintech, has called for enhanced consumer protection to support the rapid growth of digital lending across Africa, warning that financial inclusion without safeguards could do more harm than good. Speaking at the 3i Africa Summit 2026, Haruna emphasized that while digital platforms have significantly expanded credit access, the sector requires greater pricing transparency and responsible borrowing to prevent rising costs for consumers. Haruna advocated for the

CK Hutchison telecom holdings revenue rises 15% in Q1, customers up 37%
GLOBAL 12:58

CK Hutchison telecom holdings revenue rises 15% in Q1, customers up 37%

CK Hutchison Group has reported a 15 percent year-on-year rise in revenue for its telecom holdings in the first quarter of 2026 to EUR 2.90 billion from EUR 2.51 billion year earlier. The total margin expanded by 11 percent to EUR 2.06 billion from EUR 1.86 billion. The number of active telecom customers climbed by 37 percent to 60.1 million by 31 March from 44.0 million in Q1 2025 and contract churn narrowed to 1.0 percent from 1.2 percent.

GLOBAL 12:58

GCT Semi ships 3,000 5G RF units in Q1

GCT Semiconductor grew shipments of its 5G-capable RF chipsets by 58 percent quarter-on-quarter in the three months to 31 March. Q1 shipments reached 3,000 units as GCT progressed its commercial trajectory for 5G RF applications including satellite and air-to-ground platforms. The firm anticipates a further acceleration in the coming months due to additional orders from its lead customers, and is projecting sequential growth in 5G shipments through the remainder of 2026.

BRAZIL 12:29

CPQD and Lactec to develop convergent 5G smart grid platform

Brazilian competence centres CPQD and Lactec have formalised a strategic partnership to integrate 5G Open RAN with smart grid infrastructure to enhance national technological sovereignty. The partnership's flagship initiative is SGHaul, a convergent platform designed to bridge the gap between "last-mile" sensor networks and high-speed backhaul. The platform unites 5G Open RAN with the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. By using a mesh network architecture (Wi-SUN), the system enables smart meters and sensors to re-est

CZECH REPUBLIC 12:28

T-Mobile Czechia's revenues up nearly 4% in Q1

Revenues of T-Mobile Czech Republic totaled CZK 8 billion in the first quarter of this year, up by 3.8 percent year-on-year. EBITDA AL amounted to CZK 3.6 billion, up by 5.8 percent. The subscriber base grew by 1.7 percent to 6.63 million at the end of March.

NORWAY 12:13

Norwegian telecom infrastructure investments fall by around 10% in 2025

Investment in Norway's mobile networks fell by about NOK 1 billion from 2024 to around NOK 3.1 billion in 2025, according to regulator Nkom. Total spending on telecom assets declined by just under NOK 1.8 billion to NOK 9.96 billion last year. Director John-Eivind Velure said investments have been declining since 2022 in both mobile and fixed networks, which could mean that the most profitable areas have already been developed. As both mobile and internet infrastructure carry more and more essential service

SWEDEN 12:00

Swedish annual broadband subsidy round opens with SEK 820 mln available

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said applications for this year's broadband subsidy round are open until 26 August, with SEK 820 million available in 2026. There are 192,548 eligible buildings this year. The minimum project size is five buildings and applications can be made for up to SEK 15 million per project.

ANGOLA 11:44

Unitel enhances 5G coverage in Saurimo

Angolan mobile operator Unitel announced that it improved voice and data services and 5G coverage in Saurimo, Lunda-Sul province. Following the upgrade its 4G networks extends to 57.4 percent of municipalities and 41.4 percent of communes, and 5G technology is present in 7.7 percent of municipalities and 5.2 percent of communes.

SWEDEN 11:05

Sweden delays introducing 078 mobile phone number series to avoid summertime disruptions

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS is delaying the introduction of the 078 numbering series for mobile telephony services from 01 August until 01 October, in order to give market participants more time to implement the new system. A summer change was not considered optimal and might have caused operational disruptions. The introduction will create 9 million mobile telephone numbers.

NIGERIA 11:04

Nigeria pressures telecom providers to improve service quality

The Nigerian government has issued a final warning to telecommunications operators, stating that recent reforms have "removed excuses" for poor service quality, The Sun reported. In a statement, ICT minister Bosun Tijani emphasized that subscribers must experience noticeable improvements in connectivity and value for services. He said operators have the financial capacity and enabling environment required to address persistent network challenges across the country.

POLAND 10:59

Orange Poland opens orders for Oppo Find X9 Ultra

Orange Poland has started pre-sales of the smartphone Oppo Find X9 Ultra 5G in its shops. Customers connecting to the postpaid Plan L from the operator for 24 months are offered the device for PLN 6,459 (PLN 99 initial payment followed by PLN 265 per month). The device is offered for PLN 7,399 without the subscription contract. 

SPAIN 09:54

Vodafone Spain lands anti-abuse bracelet contract - report

Vodafone Spain (Zegona) has outscored Orange Spain (MasOrange) in a public tender for the government's contract to provide anti-abuse tracking devices, according to documents seen by Expansion. The temporary joint venture between Vodafone and Securitas Seguridad scored higher than the proposal submitted by Orange and Verisure in 11 of the 12 criteria of the tender, with the former set to be awarded the contract worth up to EUR 110 million, said the report.

CANADA 09:24

Terago revenue falls 3.8 percent in Q1 to CAD 6.17 million

Canadian wireless broadband provider Terago has reported revenue of CAD 6.17 million for Q1 2026, down 3.8 percent from CAD 6.41 million in the year-earlier quarter. This decrease was due to lower bookings during 2025 and delays to large, multi-site installations; offset partially by revenue from new customers during Q1. Adjusted EBITDA was down 9.8 percent year-on-year to CAD 931,000, from CAD 1.03 million in Q1 2025, on lower revenues.

HUNGARY 09:12

Vivo X300 series debuts in Hungary via Magyar Telekom partnership

Vivo has officially partnered with Magyar Telekom, making its premium X300 Pro and X300 smartphones available through the operator. The Vivo X300 Pro, priced at HUF 493,680, comes with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, available in black and brown. It includes a complimentary Vivo Zeiss Telephoto Extender Kit lens and a Vivo Imaging Grip Kit that doubles as a power bank.

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