Econet Wireless Zimbabwe adds 103 bases stations and sites in Q3
ZIMBABWE 08:48

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe adds 103 bases stations and sites in Q3

Zimbabwean operator Econet Wireless said it deployed 103 more base stations and sites in the third quarter ended 30 November 2025. In a trading statement, the company said that 27 were lightweight and cost-effective base stations for developing urban and rural areas. It aimed to improve coverage in areas historically suffering from poor connectivity and to meet rising demand from urbanisation.

Federated Wireless launches spectrum coordination services for DAS in CBRS band
UNITED STATES 08:35

Federated Wireless launches spectrum coordination services for DAS in CBRS band

Federated Wireless announced the commercial launch of services to support active distributed antenna systems in the US shared spectrum band known as Citizens Broadband Radio Service (3.5 GHz). This is expected to give mobile network operators a new way to expand indoor 5G capacity without consuming licensed spectrum.

Very Mobile offers ex-subs 200GB for under EUR 5
ITALY 08:32

Very Mobile offers ex-subs 200GB for under EUR 5

Very Mobile, the low-cost brand of Italian operator WindTre, is once again contacting former customers to offer them a plan with 200GB of data and unlimited national calls for under EUR 5 a month, plus up to two free top-ups, reports Mondo Mobile Web, citing SMS sent to users. The EUR 4.99 a month tariff can be activated via a dedicated coupon code at stores and online by selected ex-customers who have switched to other operators.

Indus Towers incorporates subsidiaries in Nigeria and Zambia
NIGERIA 08:21

Indus Towers incorporates subsidiaries in Nigeria and Zambia

India-based Indus Towers has incorporated two new subsidiaries in Africa, Indus Towers Nigeria and Indus Towers Infra Zambia. The new subsidiaries will pursue opportunities in these growing markets by carrying on the business of establishing, erecting, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining telecommunication towers, masts, poles, antennas, and other related infrastructure for telecommunication, broadcasting, or wireless communication purposes.

Verizon offers customers USD 20 credit after major service outage
UNITED STATES 07:47

Verizon offers customers USD 20 credit after major service outage

Verizon is offering compensation to customers in the US after an hours-long outage on its mobile network 14 January. Customers can redeem the USD 20 credit in the myVerizon app; they should receive a text message from the carrier informing them of their eligibility. Business customers will be contacted directly about their credits.

Verizon to close Frontier takeover on 20 January
UNITED STATES 07:26

Verizon to close Frontier takeover on 20 January

Verizon has acquired all the necessary regulatory approvals to complete its takeover of Frontier Communications, following final clearance from the state of California. As a result, the takeover first announced in September 2024 will close on 20 January. The deal significantly expands Verizon's presence in the fixed market as it works on a new convergence strategy to grow and retain customers. 

China smartphone market drops 1% in 2025, Huawei regains top spot after 5 years
CHINA 07:04

China smartphone market drops 1% in 2025, Huawei regains top spot after 5 years

China's smartphone market fell 1 percent year-on-year in 2025, with full-year shipments reaching 282.3 million units, according to a report from Omdia. With shipments of 46.8 million units, Huawei returned to the top spot, accounting for a 17 percent market share. Vivo ranked second with 46 million units shipped and a 16 percent market share.

NTT business consortium launches private 5G autonomous bus trial
JAPAN 06:22

NTT business consortium launches private 5G autonomous bus trial

A consortium led by NTT Docomo Business has launched a large-scale autonomous bus demonstration in Yokohama, using private 5G and roadside infrastructure to support stable urban autonomous driving and remote vehicle monitoring. The trial, running from 17 to 22 January, covers a 10.6-km route between Tsurugamine Station on the Sotetsu Line and the north gate of Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia. Eight consortium members, including NTT Docomo Business, technology and automotive partners, a bus operator, and Yokohama City

NTT Docomo and Netflix launch spring promotion for d Point rebates
JAPAN 06:19

NTT Docomo and Netflix launch spring promotion for d Point rebates

NTT Docomo and Netflix have announced a new joint promotional campaign aimed at encouraging new Netflix subscriptions among Docomo mobile customers. The campaign, titled "Docomo × Netflix: Watch Now! Spring Points Cashback Festival," will run from 16 January to 31 March 2026. The promotion targets customers on selected Docomo plans, including Docomo Max, Docomo Poikatsu Max, Docomo Poikatsu 20 and ahamo. 

Airspan-enabled 5G air-to-ground network enters service with Gogo
NORTH AMERICA 06:06

Airspan-enabled 5G air-to-ground network enters service with Gogo

Airspan Networks has confirmed that its 5G air-to-ground technology has enabled the commercial launch of Gogo's next-generation ATG connectivity network, following successful flight testing and validation. The move marks the transition of the industry's first 5G ATG system from a test environment into live service for aviation operators in the contiguous United States and southern Canada.

Vision expands Global WiFi service with unlimited 5G plan in Egypt
EGYPT 05:50

Vision expands Global WiFi service with unlimited 5G plan in Egypt

Japanese company Vision, the operator of Global WiFi, has begun offering a new unlimited 5G plan in Egypt under its Global WiFi overseas router rental service, responding to growing demand for fast mobile connectivity among travellers to the country. The new plan became available on 15 January and supports 5G communications in major Egyptian cities including Cairo, Giza and Alexandria, where network infrastructure has been rapidly expanding. Vision said the launch aligns with increased tourism activity in E

O2 leads nPerf mobile internet rankings in Czechia
CZECH REPUBLIC 15 JAN

O2 leads nPerf mobile internet rankings in Czechia

O2 Czech Republic had the fastest mobile internet in the country in 2025, according to a study from nPerf. The operator demonstrated downloads at 107.3 Mbps and uploads at 28.6 Mbps. T-Mobile Czech Republic followed with downloads at 97.0 Mbps and uploads at 24.3 Mbps. The indicators of Vodafone Czech Republic amounted to 60.1 Mbps and 24.8 Mbps, respectively.

SWITZERLAND 15 JAN

Mobilezone cuts CO2 footprint with refurbished phones business

Mobilezone has saved approximately 900 tons of CO2 equivalent in 2025 through the sale of refurbished smartphones under the retailer's Jusit brand. The company conducted an analysis, taking into account different scenarios, and examining the entire circular economy process, throughout Switzerland, to calculate its CO2 footprint. The analysis considered the buyback process in 125 mobilezone shops or via mail order, the certified refurbishment and subsequent quality control process, and the resale.

NORTH MACEDONIA 15 JAN

One confirmed as North Macedonia's third mobile operator

North Macedonia's Agency for Electronic Communications (AEK) has selected One Macedonia Telecommunications, a subsidiary of Hungary's 4iG, as the country's third mobile operator. This decision follows a tender for radio frequency bands in the 700 MHz, 1800 MHz and 3 GHz ranges. One Macedonia now has 10 days to pay a one-time fee of EUR 8 million for the frequency rights. Once paid, the company can receive its operating approval and potentially begin services immediately by leveraging existing operators' net

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15 JAN

T2 adds anti-phishing service to SafeWall platform

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, has completed implementation of the service Anti-Phishing, reports Kp.ru. The service will form an additional element of the cyber-security platform SafeWall, which is available free for all subscribers of the operator. The database of the service counts more than 45,000 case files to help identify risks. The new service is available at the base level of the multi-level platform SafeWall.

UKRAINE 15 JAN

Kyivstar reaches 3 mln customers using Starlink Direct to Cell service

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar has reached over 3 million registered users for Direct to Cell satellite connectivity services, powered by Starlink. This user base corresponds to over 10 percent of Kyivstar's mobile subscribers. 

SAUDI ARABIA 15 JAN

STC Group supports over 12 mln Riyadh Season festival visitors

STC Group says it supported over 12 million visitors to the Riyadh Season entertainment festival at various zones and events, providing more than 15,000 TB of network capacity through a combination of indoor and outdoor coverage services, using 4G and 5G technologies. The number of roaming customers exceeded 10,000 subscribers.

GLOBAL 15 JAN

Gigs appoints former Ayden exec as Head of Connectivity

Global mobile connectivity platform Gigs has appointed Edgar Verschuur as Head of Connectivity. He joins the company from Ayden, where he was Global Head of Payments, and will lead an expansion into local consumer plans, enterprise connectivity and global roaming. Gigs powers embedded connectivity products for global brands including OnePay, Revolut, Netgear and Nubank. His appointment comes as Gigs looks to expand its presence in the US, UK and Europe, expand into Latin America, and strengthen partnerships

GLOBAL 15 JAN

Westcon-Comstor and Weblib strengthen relationship with AWS Marketplace deal

Westcon-Comstor has expanded its relationship with Weblib, a vendor of intelligent Wi-Fi services, through an AWS Marketplace agreement. The deal establishes Westcon-Comstor as the first and only distributor to privately list Weblib software products in AWS Marketplace. Partners in several markets ins the Middle East and Europe can now purchase Weblib's cloud-based, retail-oriented "smart" Wi-Fi service from Westcon-Comstor via private listings and sell directly to their customers, entirely within AWS Marke

AFRICA 15 JAN

Hayo enhances National Mobile Registry platform to curb SIM swaps

Hayo has enhanced its National Mobile Registry (NMR) platform to help governments and mobile operators combat the rise in SIM swap fraud and mobile theft. The new platform modules provide authorities with more control over mobile identities and device activity, enabling the detection and prevention of attacks that threaten citizens, national revenues and digital trust. The updated NMR includes advanced detection capabilities that identify abnormal SIM or port-out activity within milliseconds, enabling autho

GLOBAL 15 JAN

MediaTek updates flagship range with Dimensity 9500s, 8500 chips

MediaTek is expanding its range of processors for flagship-class smartphones with the new Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 chips. These products focus on delivering outstanding performance, efficiency, AI, imaging, gaming and wireless connectivity for the latest generation of premium phones. No word was provided on the customers for the new processors. 

GHANA 15 JAN

MTN Ghana deploys AI to detect and block fraudulent mobile money messages

MTN Ghana has deployed artificial intelligence to curb mobile money fraud, blocking fake transaction messages before they reach customers. Senior manager for fintech Abdul-Majeed Rufai said the system uses advanced algorithms to detect and stop messages that attempt to mimic official MoMo alerts. He explained that even altered message headers, formats or deliberate spelling errors often used by fraudsters to bypass security are flagged by MTN's AI and machine learning tools.

NIGERIA 15 JAN

Globacom offers 'Travel Saga' role-playing game

Nigerian operator Globacom has announced the launch of a premium gaming service called Travel Saga, exclusively to subscribers on the Glo network. The role-playing adventure game has been fully optimised for mobile access and provides console-style play on data-enabled handsets. Travel Saga involves fast-paced virtual journeys across iconic locations around the world.

SWEDEN 15 JAN

Telia mobile network comes top of Umlaut's Swedish benchmark test for 2025

Telia said it achieved the highest overall score in Umlaut's 2025 benchmark test for Swedish mobile networks and won in every category. This was the sixth year in a row that it came out top, it said. For 2025, Telia's mobile network scored 970 points of a possible 1,000.

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