Eir to Switch Off 3G Mobile Data Network From October
Eir announced that it will begin decommissioning its 3G mobile data network in early October 2026, rolling the shutdown out over several weeks. The move supports the carrier’s ongoing upgrade to 4G and 5G services. Only a very small share of customers still using 3G‑only devices will be affected, and they will receive direct instructions on how to transition. Voice calls and SMS will continue to work for all users after the switch‑off.
Koodo Offers Free 5G Speed Upgrade to Customers
Koodo, Telus’s contract‑free mobile brand, will automatically upgrade new customers who receive 5G‑compatible phones to 5G speeds of up to 1 Gbps at no additional charge. The upgrade also extends to existing Pick Your Perk subscribers with compatible devices. The rollout...
Itsme App Launches in Netherlands After iDIN Acquisition
Belgian digital identity platform Itsme has launched its services in the Netherlands, marking its first major expansion beyond its home market. The rollout follows Itsme’s acquisition of Dutch identity provider iDIN in late 2025, giving it a foothold in the...
EE Extends 5G+ Network Ahead of Summer Season
EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator, announced a major expansion of its 5G+ network ahead of the summer season. The rollout adds coverage to more than 30 additional towns, including tourist hotspots such as Blackpool, Canvey Island, Torquay and Weston‑super‑Mare....
Jet Connectivity Wins Recognition in NATO Diana Accelerator
Jet Connectivity, a UK maritime 5G equipment vendor, has been granted priority status in the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator (Diana) for the 2026 cohort. The company recently closed a £1.2 million (≈ $1.5 million) pre‑Series A round backed by FSE Group and Tricapital Angels....
Kyivstar, Uklon Launch Ukraine's First Live Testing of Autonomous Vehicle Technology
Kyivstar, a Veon subsidiary, and Ukrainian ride‑hailing platform Uklon have launched the country’s first live autonomous‑vehicle test. The pilot deploys onboard LiDAR, sensors, real‑time 5G connectivity and telemetry, with remote human operators acting as a transitional control layer. This marks...
Aviat Intros Upgraded IP Transport and Long-Haul Backhaul Products with Pasolink
Telecom equipment maker Aviat Networks unveiled an upgraded IP transport solution called Pasolink VR, extending capacity on its IRU600 indoor and ODU600 outdoor microwave radios. The new platform incorporates technology from Aviat’s acquisition of NEC’s Pasolink brand and adds long‑haul indoor...
Turkmentelecom Expands Public Wi-Fi Network
Turkmentelecom, Turkmenistan’s state telecom operator, is extending its public Wi‑Fi service, TelecomWi‑Fi, to cover the entire country. The network already operates in Ashgabat, Arkadag and now reaches airports, railway and bus stations, parks, hotels, and commercial centers nationwide. By deploying...
Beeline Russia Expands 5G Testing to More Regions
Russian telecom operator Beeline has broadened its 5G testing footprint, launching services in the Vladimir, Voronezh, Lipetsk, Samara, Ryazan, Tambov, Tula, Stavropol regions, the Republic of Ingushetia and the city of Tolyatti. This follows earlier May trials in Moscow, St Petersburg,...
Telenor IoT Announces Partnership with Sateliot
Norwegian telecom operator Telenor IoT has entered a partnership with Spanish satellite startup Sateliot to leverage its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) 5G‑compatible constellation. The collaboration will allow standard NB‑IoT devices to switch seamlessly between terrestrial cellular and satellite links without...
Beeline Upgrades Network at New Leningrad Station in Moscow
Russian mobile operator Beeline has upgraded the indoor network at Moscow’s Leningrad train station, installing infrastructure that is ready for 5G services. The upgrade aims to improve mobile connectivity for the station’s high foot‑traffic environment. Beeline also announced plans to...
Internet Society Highlights Grant Money Outcomes in Reducing Cost of Internet Access
The Internet Society released data on mobile broadband costs across 50 countries where its Foundation funded IXP and peering projects from 2020‑2024. The analysis shows that 80 % of those nations achieved at least a 10 % drop in the price of...
Wingo Introduces New Tariffs with Roaming as Part of Brand Refresh
Wingo, Swisscom’s low‑cost flanker brand, has launched a new suite of mobile subscriptions that now include data roaming. The refreshed portfolio positions Wingo as a full‑service provider of mobile, broadband and TV, expanding beyond its traditional prepaid focus. Visually, the...
Telefonica Germany to Provide 5G to over 100 Events This Year
Telefonica Germany announced it will extend enhanced 5G coverage to more than 100 festivals, fairs, sports events and large gatherings in 2024, marking a 25% year‑on‑year increase. The rollout begins with the Rock am Ring festival on June 5‑7, where the carrier will...
Mobily Prepares Hajj Connectivity with AI Capabilities and Expanded 5G
Saudi telecom operator Mobily, together with Ericsson, is upgrading its 5G network and adding artificial‑intelligence‑driven optimization to support the Hajj 2026 pilgrimage. The partnership, celebrating 20 years of collaboration, expands capacity and coverage in the Mashaer corridor, a critical route for...