Poland's UKE Hosts International Conference on FWA Spectrum
Poland’s telecommunications regulator UKE hosted an international conference in Warsaw on April 15‑16 for the ITU‑mandated Sub‑Working Group Fixed Service. Delegates examined the 29.7 GHz to 43.5 GHz spectrum earmarked for fixed wireless access (FWA) and explored coordination mechanisms under the Harmonised Calculation Method. A key agenda item was the potential interference of emerging 5G deployments with incumbent services operating at 4 GHz, 6 GHz, 26 GHz and 40 GHz. The meeting seeks to align European spectrum policy and reduce cross‑border conflicts.
Brazil Prepares for 6G with CPQD's ERA 6G Project
Brazil’s research institute CPQD, backed by Funttel and the Ministry of Communications, has launched the "Evolution in Open Networks towards 6G" (ERA 6G) project. The 36‑month initiative will develop a 6G mobile infrastructure based on open, disaggregated technologies. It targets advanced use...
Vodafone Ukraine Expands 5G Coverage in Lviv
Vodafone Ukraine announced that its pilot 5G network now covers Lviv’s Central Station, expanding the service footprint in the western city. The rollout uses Nokia equipment operating on the 3,500 MHz band, which the operator first deployed in January. 5G service...
Fonia Group Attracts New Investor to Support International Expansion
Polish telecommunications firm Fonia Group has secured a new investor as Mateusz Borowiecki, a veteran entrepreneur, acquired a stake in the company. Borowiecki, who previously held a majority position in the e‑commerce platform OptiBuy until its 2025 sale, brings both capital...
MobileMoney Fintech Ghana Runs Security Checks on MoMo Agent Platform
MobileMoney Fintech Ghana, recently spun off from MTN Ghana, has initiated routine security checks on its MoMo Agent platform to verify regulatory compliance. The audit temporarily restricts certain agent accounts while verification proceeds. Agents with minor infractions will receive warnings,...
Orange Poland Deploys 42 Base Stations in Q1, Expands 5G Coverage
Orange Poland added 42 new base stations in the first quarter, raising its nationwide count to 12,713. The carrier also upgraded 113 sites to C‑band 5G, expanding the technology to 4,600 locations by the end of March. Orange aims to...
Foldable Smartphone Sales up 32% in Q1 - M.Video
M.Video reported that Russian foldable smartphone sales reached 29,000 units in Q1, a 32% year‑on‑year increase. Revenue rose 8% to roughly $29 million, driven by an average price of about $1,000, down from $1,200 a year earlier. Samsung and Huawei dominated both unit...
HT Eronet Unveils Fleet Lite and Home.TV To Go Services
Bosnia’s leading telecom operator HT Eronet announced two new offerings: Fleet Lite and Home.TV To Go. Fleet Lite provides small and medium-sized enterprises with a lightweight telematics solution that monitors up to five vehicles, delivering real‑time location, speed, mileage and...
T-Mobile US Announces New Nationwide National Parks Initiative
T‑Mobile US and the National Park Foundation have launched a nationwide “Do Not Disturb Season” to encourage Americans to unplug and explore national parks. The program leverages T‑Mobile’s 5G network and its T‑Satellite service, which uses Starlink connectivity, to keep...
Boldyn Installs New Wi-Fi 7 Network for Hollywood Bowl
Boldyn Networks has rolled out a Wi‑Fi 7 infrastructure at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl, replacing the venue's legacy wireless system. The high‑capacity network delivers faster, more reliable connectivity for staff, performers, and patrons throughout the arena. It enables mobile ticket scanning...
Mobiuz Offers Annual Fixed-Wireless Plan with Unlimited Data, 5G Router
Uzbek telecom operator Mobiuz has rolled out a new annual fixed‑wireless service called Mobi Home. For a one‑time connection fee of UZS 1.190 million (about $104), customers receive unlimited data for a full year. The offering bundles a ZTE G5C router that supports...
LMT's Security System Blocks over 2 Mln Spam Calls in First 2 Months
Latvian telecom operator LMT reported that its Call Firewall solution blocked more than 2.3 million spam calls in the first two months since rollout. The system, part of a broader industry initiative to curb fraudulent calls, saw a sharp spike in...
Ooredoo Oman Wins Award for Best 5G Gaming Experience
Ooredoo Oman was awarded Ookla’s Speedtest Award for the Best 5G Gaming Experience in Oman for Q3‑Q4 2025. The accolade is based on analysis of more than 76,000 Speedtest results from over 15,000 local users. Metrics such as latency and jitter...
Asiacell and Al-Nahrain University Open 5G Lab
Iraqi mobile operator Asiacell has teamed with Al‑Nahrain University to launch Iraq’s first 5G laboratory, located in the university’s College of Information Engineering. The project is funded by the Communications and Media Commission, marking the country’s inaugural real‑world 5G test...
Amazon Reaches Definitive Merger Deal with Globalstar with Support for Apple Devices
Amazon announced a definitive agreement to acquire Globalstar at $90 per share, a roughly 23% premium over the stock’s recent close of $72.89. The deal will integrate Globalstar’s low‑Earth‑orbit satellite network with Amazon Leo, enabling direct‑to‑device (D2D) services. Amazon also secured...
