Vero invests BRL 110 mln in 'Vero Controle Mais' mobile service expansion
BRAZIL 15:05

Vero invests BRL 110 mln in 'Vero Controle Mais' mobile service expansion

Brazilian fixed broadband provider Vero is expanding its mobile phone service strategy by offering plans directly to consumers who do not subscribe to its fixed broadband. The total investment for this mobile push is BRL 110 million. This new offering, 'Vero Controle Mais', will launch commercially in two weeks, leveraging its existing MVNO structure with TIM's network. The roll-out will occur in phases, initially targeting the 300 cities where Vero already has mobile services, then expanding to all states

One Hungary joins Cyber Shield to combat online fraud
HUNGARY 14:50

One Hungary joins Cyber Shield to combat online fraud

One Hungary has become the first telecommunications company in Hungary to join the Cyber Shield programme, an initiative by the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) aimed at combating online fraud and enhancing digital awareness. This partnership is crucial as phone and internet scams are increasingly prevalent, with recent NMHH research showing that 66 percent of Hungarian internet users have experienced fraudulent phone calls and 25 percent have received fraudulent SMS messages in the pa

Magyar Telekom runs mobile device recycling campaign with prize draw
HUNGARY 14:47

Magyar Telekom runs mobile device recycling campaign with prize draw

Magyar Telekom is launching a summer campaign to encourage Hungarians to recycle their unused mobile phones and tablets, of which an estimated 2.7 million are currently gathering dust in homes. These discarded devices contain valuable and nearly 90 percent-recyclable raw materials such as gold, silver and rare earth metals, the extraction of which is environmentally intensive.

Hungarian networks see record traffic during Champions League final
HUNGARY 14:44

Hungarian networks see record traffic during Champions League final

During the Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal on 30 May at the Puskas Arena, Yettel Hungary's network connected 125,000 users from 107 countries on the final day. French users were the most numerous in the city overall, making up about 20 percent of foreign roamers, followed by the Dutch and then the British. Despite being fewer in number city-wide, UK fans still consumed the most data, accounting for over a quarter of total roaming traffic in Budapest. Hungarians, as expected, had significantly

Brazilian telcos initiate arbitration against Oi - report
BRAZIL 14:41

Brazilian telcos initiate arbitration against Oi - report

Brazilian operators Telefonica, TIM and Claro have jointly launched an arbitration case against Oi, reported daily O Estado de Sao Paulo. They are demanding BRL 3.1 billion, claiming Oi breached their January 2021 agreement for the sale of its mobile network, specifically concerning post-closing price adjustments. The buyers argue that the final adjustments to the BRL 16.5 billion sale price were much higher than expected, warranting a BRL 3.19 billion discount.

Grameenphone appoints Telenor Pakistan's Hogberg as chief strategy and transformation officer
BANGLADESH 14:26

Grameenphone appoints Telenor Pakistan's Hogberg as chief strategy and transformation officer

Bangladeshi operator Grameenphone has appointed Andreas Hogberg as its chief strategy and transformation officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Hogberg will lead the company's strategic transformation agenda and oversee the execution of its 5-year strategy. In this role, he will focus on driving innovation, setting strategic priorities, and steering organizational transformation to ensure sustainable growth.

ST debuts intelligent MEMS vibration sensor
GLOBAL 13:25

ST debuts intelligent MEMS vibration sensor

STMicroelectronics has launched a MEMS-powered vibration sensor designed to bring intelligent monitoring to industrial plants requiring accuracy, reliability and energy efficiency. Product code IIS3DWB10IS caters to industrial condition monitoring, which tracks machinery health based on sensing data.

Zoyk partners with Visa to launch interoperable digital payments in southern Africa
AFRICA 12:59

Zoyk partners with Visa to launch interoperable digital payments in southern Africa

Zoyk has partnered with Visa through Visa Direct to launch an interoperable digital payment service in Zambia and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The Zoyk Visa Direct Account and Wallet Partnership integrates Visa Direct, mobile money platforms, bank accounts, merchant wallets, agent networks and Visa cards into one digital ecosystem designed to simplify person-to-person (P2P), merchant and cross-border payments. 

MediaTek and Samsung achieve 670 Mbps uplink in 3Tx 5G trial in n66, n77 bands
GLOBAL 12:54

MediaTek and Samsung achieve 670 Mbps uplink in 3Tx 5G trial in n66, n77 bands

MediaTek and Samsung have completed an uplink 5G trial connection using a five-layer configuration with three transmit antennas in the user device. The trial is said to be the first of its kind to leverage 3Tx in a multi-band setup, deploying the n66 band as the primary cell and dual n77 carriers across the five uplink layers. The n66 band was configured to operate with 30 MHz of bandwidth. When coupled with the n77 uplink, it produced a total uplink capacity of 200 MHz and data throughput of up to 670 Mbps

MTN South Sudan to fund repair of CT scanner at Juba hospital
SOUTH SUDAN 12:51

MTN South Sudan to fund repair of CT scanner at Juba hospital

MTN South Sudan said it will fund the repair of the CT scanner at Juba Teaching Hospital to improve access to diagnostic services and reduce healthcare costs for patients. The country's largest public referral facility has been without the vital diagnostic equipment for approximately five months, forcing patients to rely on expensive private healthcare facilities. MTN South Sudan CEO Mapula Bodibe explained during a visit to the facility that the government hospital requires significant support so that pati

Zain Bahrain runs campaign at City Centre mall to celebrate Opensignal recognition
BAHRAIN 12:34

Zain Bahrain runs campaign at City Centre mall to celebrate Opensignal recognition

Zain Bahrain has launched a campaign under the slogan 'First is Your Place' at City Centre Bahrain, celebrating its recognition by Opensignal as the country's most awarded network. Running until 08 June, the activation invites mall visitors to participate for a chance to win smartphones, TVs and cash prizes. To enter, participants simply take a photo on the dedicated 'Number 1' chair and share it on Instagram, tagging Zain Bahrain's official account.

Kenya partners with Google to launch AI-driven tourism strategy
KENYA 12:24

Kenya partners with Google to launch AI-driven tourism strategy

The Kenyan Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has launched a partnership with Google Kenya involving the use of artificial intelligence and its Magical Kenya 'Origin of Wonder'. The aim is to double international visitor arrivals and modernise destination management. The government and Google Kenya will introduce a Gemini-powered AI trip planner to create personalised visitor itineraries. They will combine consumer technology with precision marketing and digital training for young people and small and medium-

SPAIN 12:16

Vodafone Spain boosts 4G/5G network for papal visit

Vodafone Spain has upgraded more than 2,800 mobile network cells across its 4G and 5G infrastructure in Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife to handle traffic during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain. The operator said the work is focused on areas with the highest expected crowds and main event venues to maintain service for attendees and staff alike.

GLOBAL 12:15

Keysight debuts wireless signal analysis testers

Keysight Technologies has announced the launch of two RF signal analysis testers. The Pro XA6 SA6320A model delivers up to 8 GHz bandwidth for signal analyses with pre-set configurations for frequencies up to 67 GHz. This is coupled with an advanced RF measuring capability that spans wideband, mmWave, radar and electromagnetic spectrum. The Expert XA5 SA6210A supports measurements at up to 32 GHz, including wide analysis bandwidth up to 2 GHz and dual-channel RF measurements.

GLOBAL 11:56

Motorola unveils Edge 2026 compact phone with 6.3-inch display

Motorola has announced the launch of the latest model in its Edge series, a mid-range handset with a 6.3-inch OLED display, compared to 6.6 and 6.7 inches for the 2024 and 2025 versions. The panel has a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 5,200 nits of peak brightness, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

ICELAND 11:53

Icelandic mobile data traffic grows 8% in 2025 but mobile subscribers stay flat

There was no change in the number of mobile phone subscriptions in Iceland year on year in 2025, according to regulator Fjarskiptastofa. Its annual statistical report for the telecoms sector says mobile network data traffic expanded by 7.6 percent year on year. Call minutes from mobile phones fell by 0.8 percent to 1.07 billion.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:17

Ofcom study highlights poor mobile service quality on UK trains

New research from UK regulator Ofcom shows that mobile network service quality on trains is poor, with Ofcom calling for a nationwide effort to boost mobile service quality across the UK. Ofcom measured mobile performance across 24 segments of major railway lines in England, Wales and Scotland - with mobile performance poor 58-83 percent of tests (depending on the mobile network). The tests examined how often a mobile phone could get a good performance (at least 5/1.5 Mbps speed and response time of 50 mill

UNITED KINGDOM 11:02

Virgin Media O2 launches new Digital Wellbeing Manifesto

New research commissioned by Virgin Media O2 shows that Brits will spend an average of 4 years and 8 months of their waking lives using their mobile phones unintentionally (doomscrolling). The 12-month study of more than 6,000 Brits (led by the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at Cambridge University) shows a clear correlation between doomscrolling and poorer sleep, focus and mental wellbeing. More than one third (36%) of all mobile phone use is now happening without clear intent, equal to a

ZAMBIA 10:47

Airtel Money and Stanbic Bank launch mobile payments at POS machines in Zambia

Airtel Money and Stanbic Bank have launched mobile wallet payments on POS machines in Zambia, letting businesses with existing Stanbic POS devices the method, increasing convenience for merchants and consumers. Customers can pay for goods and services at Stanbic merchant locations using their mobile phones. The cashier initiates the transaction on the Stanbic POS machine, prompting the customer to authorise payment from their Airtel Money wallet on their mobile phone. Once the customer enters their PIN, the

NETHERLANDS 10:42

KPN to raise prices 3.3% in July

KPN announced a 3.3 percent annual increase in rates for its internet and TV packages from July 2026. The adjustment is in line with the national inflation rate for 2025 as reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), consistent with the operator's pledge to not raise prices above this rate.

SAUDI ARABIA 10:29

Solutions signs SAR 485 mln contract to modernise STC systems

Arabian Internet and Communications Services Company (Solutions by STC) has signed a SAR 484.78 million contract with STC to establish and develop internet and communications networks for the telecom firm, Argaam reported. The scope of work includes expanding STC's internal internet network, covering both existing and new network elements, in addition to internet services projects serving STC's business units.

SPAIN 09:20

Ho Mobile extends 100GB, unlimited calls plan for under EUR 5

Ho Mobile, the low-cost brand of Italian operator Fastweb+Vodafone, has prolonged an entry-level plan aimed at customers who port their number to the operator. It includes 100GB of mobile data at 4G speeds for under EUR 5 a month, with the operator also reducing the EUR 29.90 activation fee to EUR 4.99 under the promo, now available until 26 June.

GLOBAL 08:58

NGMN reports aim to convey 6G operator perspective on upgrade strategy, architecture and timings

The Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) has issued two publications underlining operator 6G perspectives in the run-up to standardisation. The first paper looks at potential 6G architecture candidates and examines migration paths both in the core mobile network and in RAN-enabled mobile sites. NGMN calls on the industry to heed the experience encountered in 5G roll-outs, arguing this requires early convergence to identify a favoured approach to 6G migration and prevent fragmentation in the marke

DENMARK 08:47

Denmark launches AltID mobile identification system

The Danish Digitisation Authority has announced the availability of AltID, Denmark's new and official mobile identification application. AtID provides two items of evidence, namely proof of age and a virtual identity card. For security, the information is only stored locally on the user's phone, and no-one else can find out where and when an item of evidence has been used.

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