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.

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.

GSA survey finds less than quarter of live 5G networks using standalone technology
GLOBAL 14:10

GSA survey finds less than quarter of live 5G networks using standalone technology

Less than a quarter of 5G operators have launched standalone 5G networks, underlining the significant room for expansion still in the 5G market, a survey from the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) shows. As of the end of March, there were 95 operators with 5G standalone networks live, up 42 percent from a year earlier, while the total number of 5G networks worldwide rose 14 percent in the same period, to 392. 

Italy's Ops! Mobile debuts 5G plan with 120GB for under EUR 5
ITALY 13:42

Italy's Ops! Mobile debuts 5G plan with 120GB for under EUR 5

Italian MVNO Ops! Mobile has launched a dedicated plan with 120GB at the highest possible 5G speeds for under EUR 5 a month. The offer, dubbed Ops Senior Extra, comes with unlimited calls, 50 SMS and the 120GB data bundle at full 5G speeds of up to 2 Gbps (download) and 200 Mbps (upload) for EUR 4.99 a month, with a EUR 9.99 activation fee.

Samsung launches Galaxy A57 and A37 in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA 13:39

Samsung launches Galaxy A57 and A37 in South Africa

Samsung announced the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 5G smartphones are available in South Africa. The latest Galaxy A series reflects Samsung's commitment to expanding AI (artificial intelligence) capabilities across more devices. The A57 will be offered in the colours navy and gray while the A37 comes in lavender, grey or dark green. Pricing starts at ZAR 11,999 for the Galaxy A57 and ZAR 8,699 for the Galaxy A37.

Honor 600 Lite launches in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA 13:31

Honor 600 Lite launches in South Africa

The Honor 600 Lite has launched in South Africa, featuring a metal unibody design, 108MP camera system and AI-powered photography tools. The smartphone will be available in stores from 24 April in Sprout Green and Velvet Black at a recommended retail price of ZAR 8,999. Available promotions in retail include pricing of ZAR 399 per month over 36 months. Customers who purchase the device before 07 June will receive a free Honor Choice Watch 2i valued at ZAR 999 and an Honor care service benefit valid until ye

DR Congo mobile data revenues up 31% in December quarter
CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 13:26

DR Congo mobile data revenues up 31% in December quarter

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) experienced continued growth in mobile data revenues during the last quarter of 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 31 percent to USD 356 million, according to telecom authority ARPTC. In comparison, overall mobile service revenues grew 15 percent annually to reach USD 648 million. Mobile data accounted for over 55 percent of total service revenues, a new record almost 7 percentage points higher than in Q4 2024. Over the same period, mobile internet connections rose

Tele2 Estonia service revenues up 3% in Q1
ESTONIA 13:06

Tele2 Estonia service revenues up 3% in Q1

Tele2 Estonia's sales revenues to end-users totaled EUR 16.7 million in the first quarter of this year, up by 3 percent year-on-year. The EBITDAaL was EUR 6.8 million for the three months, with underlying EBITDAaL up 25 percernt organically thanks to the service revenue growth and continued successful cost efficiency measures, Tele2 said. Capital expenditure jumped by 78 percent mainly due to higher lease related investments after the Baltic tower transaction. The net intake in the quater was positive in mo

Honor introduces 600 series with 200MP AI camera, 7,000 mAh battery
GLOBAL 13:00

Honor introduces 600 series with 200MP AI camera, 7,000 mAh battery

Honor has confirmed the global launch of its new 600 series smartphones. The Honor 600 and 600 Pro boast a 200-megapixel camera with dedicated AI button for image and video creation and a 7,000 mAh battery with up to 80W fast charging, while a 'Lite' version of the phone also will be available in certain markets. The phones are rolling out in April in selected markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

AT&T Mexico sales up 21% in Q1, tops 7 mln postpay subs
MEXICO 12:50

AT&T Mexico sales up 21% in Q1, tops 7 mln postpay subs

AT&T Mexico reported a 20.8 percent year on year rise in revenues to USD 1.17 billion in the first quarter of 2026, attributed to the favourable impact of foreign exchange rates, coupled with higher equipment sales and subscriber growth. Service revenue climbed 22.4 percent to USD 753 million and EBITDA was USD 220 million, up USD 27 million year on year.

Oppo debuts premium Find X9 Ultra phone, Watch X3 and Enco Clip 2 earbuds
GLOBAL 12:28

Oppo debuts premium Find X9 Ultra phone, Watch X3 and Enco Clip 2 earbuds

Oppo has announced the global launch of three premium devices, including its flagship Find X9 Ultra smartphone alongside its latest Watch X3 smartwatch and a new pair of TWS earbuds. The camera-focused Find X9 Ultra features a 144Hz 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display, a 7,050 mAh battery with proprietary 100W wired and 50W wireless charging plus Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC.

Morocco moves ahead with broadband coverage plan
MOROCCO 12:23

Morocco moves ahead with broadband coverage plan

Morocco has covered 10,690 out of 10,740 targeted areas with 2G, 3G and 4G services, according to a parliamentary briefing from Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, delegate minister for digital transition. This means the first phase of the National Broadband Development Plan has been nearly completed, and so the government has officially launched the second phase. This next stage aims to extend and enhance connectivity across an additional 2,000 rural areas by 2026, Moroccoworld News reported.

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. 

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.

SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC 12:10

Syria launches first VoLTE services

Syria announced the successful test of its first Voice over LTE (VoLTE) call, marking a significant step in the country's telecommunications modernization, transitioning from legacy circuit-switched calls to a fully IP-based system, Alsourya reported.  The pilot was conducted on MTN Syria's new IMS platform, enabling faster call connection, clearer audio, and simultaneous high-speed data browsing. 

UNITED STATES 12:06

AT&T Q1 revenue rises 3% amid strong internet customer net additions

US operator AT&T has reported a 2.8 percent year-on-year increase in revenues in the first quarter of 2026 to USD 31.5 billion. Chairman and CEO John Stankey called it the best first quarter ever for Advanced Connectivity internet customer net additions. Adjusted EBITDA was USD 11.80 billion, up by 2.3 percent from USD 11.53 billion in Q1 2025. Diluted EPS from continuing operations fell to USD 0.54 from versus USD 0.61 in Q1 2025, but adjusted EPS rose to USD 0.57, up from USD 0.51 a year earlier.

SWEDEN 10:51

Swedish PTS representatives take seats on IRIS2 steering group

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said representatives of its Spectrum Processing Unit Jonas Medbo and Farshad Moradi sit on the steering group that manages frequency rights needed for IRIS2, the EU's scheme to cut dependence on satellite organisations outside Europe.

LATVIA 10:31

Tele2 Latvia revenues up 6% in Q1, EBITDA grows over 11%

Revenues of Tele2 Latvia totaled EUR 45.7 million in the first quarter, up by 5.8 percent year-on-year. EBITDAaL rose nearly twice as fast, rising 11.4 percent to EUR 21.5 million. Capital expenditure of the company amounted to EUR 4 million and increased mainly due to higher lease related investments, attributable to the sale of its tower. Net intake in the quarter was positive in mobile postpaid with 6,000 RGUs, and negative in mobile prepaid with a loss of 12,000 RGUs.

HONG KONG 10:30

Telin HK, LMT agree direct carrier billing with Bango

Bango said that it has signed Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) agreements with two new mobile operators: Telin (Hong Kong), a subsidiary of Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom), and LMT in Latvia. Both operators have selected Bango following competitive tender processes, migrating their existing DCB services from incumbent providers to the Bango platform.

FINLAND 10:20

Fonecta Caller users block phone numbers 700,000 times in one year

Finnish caller identification service provider Fonecta said that over 50,000 users of the Fonecta Caller app provided with its Caller Pro subscription have blocked phone numbers almost 700,000 times in the past year. Research done for Fonecta by Iro in February has found that only 25 percent of Finns never block unknown numbers. Iro Research's study found that 7 percent of Finns always block unfamiliar numbers, and 21 percent do so regularly. Forty-seven percent of respondents block unknown numbers on some

FINLAND 09:55

Traficom reports more GNSS interference in spring 2026 near Finnish border with Russia

Finnish transport and communications regulator Traficom has reported a rise in interference affecting satellite navigation (GNSS) and mobile networks during 2026. This particularly affects aviation in southern and central Finland. Disruptions to mobile communications have a localised impact in south-eastern Finland in areas very close to the eastern border with Russia. However, the effects on mobile networks are limited as they have their own, secure time synchronisation arrangements.

CANADA 09:34

Rogers launches new 5G+ mobile plans

Rogers Communications has announced new 5G+ plans, with speeds of up to 2 Gbps and unlimited high-speed data. The new plans offer premium features for customers, such as Priority Network Access for consumers and satellite-to-mobile connectivity. Anne Martin-Vachon, President of Wireless, said the new 5G+ plan reflects its commitment to providing customers with "amazing value". 

SOUTH AFRICA 09:12

Vodacom sells over 51,000 refurbished smartphones in South Africa

Vodacom South Africa says it has sold over 51,000 "good as new" products, expanding on its initiative to reduce e-waste and promote digital inclusion in South Africa, MyBroadband reported.  

UNITED KINGDOM 09:09

Freshwave launches new 5G on Omni solution

Freshwave Group, UK-based connectivity-as-a-service provider, has launched the new '5G on Omni' solution to provide UK organisations with guaranteed indoor 5G connectivity from all mobile network operators (MNOs). This expands Freshwave's Omni Network, a 4G indoor small cell solution. The Omni Network solution has gone live in over 6 million sq ft of real state or in-build since launch in June 2024.

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