US Mobile Operators Offer New Motorola Razr Foldable Phones
Motorola’s latest Razr+ foldable smartphone is now available through AT&T, Verizon and T‑Mobile. AT&T offers the device for $9.99 per month to new customers and $12.99 per month to existing users, with no trade‑in required. An online‑exclusive promotion adds a $200 discount for both new and existing customers adding a line. The rollout marks the first coordinated carrier push for a new Razor generation in the United States.
Viasat Demos D2D Services in Uzbekistan at GSMA Event
Viasat demonstrated direct‑to‑device (D2D) satellite messaging in Uzbekistan for the first time at the GSMA M360 Eurasia event. The trial used standard mobile handsets, proving that Viasat’s satellite can deliver 5G‑grade connectivity without a ground network. Viasat also outlined a...
Megafon to Work with Iskra Technologies on Private Networks
Russian telecom operator Megafon has entered a cooperation agreement with Iskra Technologies to develop private LTE and 5G networks for enterprise clients. The partnership will enable Megafon to tailor network architecture to the specific requirements of each corporate customer. By...
M:tel BH Adds Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 Smartphones
Bosnia and Herzegovina operator M:tel has added Samsung’s Galaxy A37 and A57 5G smartphones to its catalogue, priced at 164.99 BAM per month (about $92) on a 24‑month contract. The A57 comes with complimentary Galaxy Buds 3 headphones valued at roughly $195,...
Mobiuz Signs Cooperation Memorandum with Cisco
Uzbek mobile operator Mobiuz has signed a cooperation memorandum with Cisco to embed artificial intelligence into its network infrastructure. The deal focuses on automated network management, enhanced cybersecurity, and multi‑cloud support. The agreement was finalized at Cisco Connect 2026 in the...
Beeline Russia Deploys Private LTE Network for Mining Company in Krasnoyarsk Region
Beeline Russia has rolled out a private LTE network for the Olimpiadinsky mining company in the Krasnoyarsk region. The deployment builds on existing infrastructure installed by Infinet Wireless and was executed together with IT firm Polius. The new network provides...
Anatel President Deems Brazilian Mobile Market Consolidation to Be Complete
Brazil’s telecom regulator, Anatel, announced that the mobile market’s consolidation is now complete, citing the 2019 Nextel acquisition and the 2022 Oi takeover as the final major deals. The three remaining operators—Claro, Vivo and TIM—now control the vast majority of...
Telefonica Germany Migrates First Mobile Customers to Mavenir IMS on AWS
Telefonica Germany has begun moving its first 100,000 mobile subscribers to Mavenir's cloud‑native IMS hosted on Amazon Web Services. The migration marks the initial phase of a plan to shift several million customers to the new platform this year, with...
Megafon Upgrades 4G Network in Moscow Region
Russian telecom operator Megafon has upgraded its 4G LTE network across the Moscow region, installing new base stations and modernizing sites in 12 municipalities. The enhancements deliver broadband speeds of up to 100 Mbps in cities such as Orekhovo‑Zuyevo, Sergiyev‑Posad, and...
Edotco Deploys BWA with Mobile-to-WiFi Connectivity in Malaysian Remote Community
Edotco has rolled out a broadband wireless access (BWA) solution with mobile‑to‑WiFi capability in the remote village of Uma Lesong, Sarawak, Malaysia. The deployment was executed alongside local partner Kejuruteraan Rasshin and technology providers VSD Communications and Aminia. The service converts...
Mega Integrates MegaPay with Binance
Kyrgyz telecom operator Mega announced that its mobile payment platform MegaPay is now integrated with Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange. The integration enables Kyrgyzstan‑based Binance users to top up their exchange balances directly through MegaPay, creating a seamless fiat‑to‑crypto on‑ramp....
UK Govt Launches New AI Chat Tool in Gov.UK App
The UK government has introduced Gov.UK Chat, an AI‑driven conversational feature embedded in the Gov.UK App. The tool lets citizens type natural‑language questions and receive instant, reliable answers about services such as tax, transport and benefits. Early pilot testing highlighted strong...
Beeline Russia Upgrades Mobile Network in Moscow Region
Beeline announced a network expansion in the Moscow region, adding new base stations in Ramenskoye, Odintsovo and Dimitrov while upgrading existing sites in Elektrostal, Balashikha and Ramenskoye. The upgrades focus on enhancing 4G LTE capacity and modernising antenna infrastructure. Construction...
Maxis Introduces Outright Purchase Option for Home Solar System Users
Malaysian telecom giant Maxis has added an Outright Purchase option to its Home Solar portfolio, allowing households to buy solar panels outright. The new model complements the subscription plan launched in 2025 and aims to lower upfront cost barriers for...
T-Mobile Poland, Polkomtel Win Tender at Border Police
T‑Mobile Poland and Polkomtel, operating under the Plus brand, have each secured a 36‑month tender to provide mobile monitoring services for Poland’s border police. T‑Mobile Poland’s contract is valued at roughly $0.4 million, while Polkomtel’s agreement is worth about $0.48 million. The...
Zong Announces Partnership with Mashreq Bank Pakistan
Pakistani telecom provider Zong has entered a partnership with Mashreq Bank Pakistan to embed its telecom services within the bank’s digital platform. The integration will allow Mashreq’s mobile‑app users to purchase mobile recharges, subscribe to bundles and settle other telecom...
OneLayer Unveils Certified Integrations to Strengthen Private Cellular Security Perimeter
OneLayer announced the Technology Alliance Program (TAP), a certified ecosystem that links its orchestration layer with third‑party private cellular routers, firewalls and other network components. Certified partners will appear in OneLayer’s affiliate directory and gain access to co‑marketing, workshop resources,...
TikTok Announces New Ad-Free Subscription for UK Users
TikTok is launching a paid ad‑free tier in the United Kingdom, priced at £3.99 per month (about $5.07). The service will be available to users aged 18 and older over the next few months and promises not to use subscriber...
Beeline Uzbekistan, Ipoteka Bank Sign Memorandum on Strategic Partnership
Beeline Uzbekistan and Ipoteka Bank OTP Group have signed a memorandum of strategic partnership to create joint digital and financial services in Uzbekistan. The agreement covers the development of new financial products delivered through Beeline’s digital channels, as well as offline...
EchoStar OIBDA Improves in Q1 as Mobile Business Turns Positive
EchoStar posted Q1 revenue of $3.67 billion, down from $3.87 billion a year earlier, while net loss narrowed to $147 million from $203 million. Mobile subscriber base grew modestly, offsetting continued declines in pay‑TV and broadband. Adjusted OIBDA rose to $493 million, up from $400 million,...
Georgia's MagtiCom Selects Mavenir for Small Cell 4G/5G Rollout
Georgia’s mobile operator MagtiCom has signed a deal with US‑based Mavenir to introduce cloud‑native small‑cell infrastructure for both 4G and 5G. The partnership will start with a beta rollout in Q2 2026 targeting residential, small‑office and enterprise sites. Full deployment...
Orange Poland Passes Half Million Subscribers for Digital Service Flex
Orange Poland announced that its fully digital mobile offering, Orange Flex, has reached 500,000 subscribers, with half using eSIM technology. Launched seven years ago as an app‑only service, Flex grew from 430,000 users reported in May 2025. To celebrate, Orange is...
Ceva Clinches Bluetooth HDT Contract with US-Based Semiconductor Client
Ceva announced a contract to supply its Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT) solution to an unnamed U.S. semiconductor original equipment manufacturer. The client, an existing Ceva‑Waves user, will adopt a platform that merges a digital baseband, Ceva’s in‑house 2.4 GHz RF,...
Telefonica Germany Starts Operating 5G Site in Pouch Ahead of Sputnik Spring Break Festival
Telefonica Germany has activated a new 50‑metre mast on the Pouch peninsula, boosting 5G and 4G coverage around the Mulde Reservoir recreation area. The site is timed to support the Sputnik Spring Break festival, which runs from 22 to 25 May...
TIM's Kena Brand Gives Away 70GB in Mother's Day Promo
Telecom Italia’s budget brand Kena is launching a Mother’s Day promotion on May 10, offering a free 70 GB 5G data bundle at speeds up to 250 Mbps. Customers must activate the offer by April 11 through the My Kena app, after which the data...
Swedish Regulator Finds Telia Compliant with Emergency Call Relay Rules
Swedish telecom regulator PTS announced that Telia Company complies with emergency call relay rules after a year‑long review. The investigation was sparked by concerns that shutting down 2G and 3G networks could block 112 calls from older phones even on...
Elisa Takes Part in Finnish Border Guard Drone Detection Trial
Elisa is joining a pilot with the Finnish Border Guard and Sensofusion to test a drone‑detection system in southeast Finland. Sensofusion supplies the sensor and AI hardware while Elisa provides the digital infrastructure, including edge computing and secure data links....
Amper Buys Critical Comms Firm Teltronic for up to EUR 225 Mln
Spain’s Grupo Amper has signed a binding agreement to acquire critical communications specialist Teltronic for up to €225 million (approximately $245 million). The transaction consists of a €155 million fixed payment, a potential €45 million earn‑out tied to performance targets, and Amper will assume...
Vodacom Congo Staff Take Part in Emergency Response Volunteer Training
Vodacom Congo employees completed a three‑day emergency response training under the Vodafone Foundation’s Instant Network Mission – DRC Hub. The program equips local volunteers to deploy and manage vital connectivity during humanitarian crises. Around 20 staff participated from May 5‑7, focusing...
MainMoney Introduces Palm-Based Biometric Identification for Payments in DR Congo
MainMoney has rolled out a palm‑vein biometric payment platform in Kinshasa, allowing consumers to complete transactions without a bank card or mobile device. The technology reads the unique vein pattern inside a user’s palm to verify identity in real time....
ETSI Publishes Common Test Specification for Next Generation Emergency Networks
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued TS 103 480, a common test specification designed to verify interoperability of next‑generation emergency communications equipment. The methodology provides standardized test cases and an end‑to‑end framework applicable across 4G, 5G and future 6G networks....
Airtel Tanzania's Vocational Skills Service VSOMO Becomes Training Authority's Official Platform
Airtel Tanzania signed a memorandum of understanding with the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) to make its VSOMO digital education platform the official online vocational training solution. The agreement will scale VSOMO’s reach, delivering more affordable skills courses to...
Huawei Expands Consumer Device Portfolio with New Tablets, Wearables and Smartphones
Huawei announced a new suite of consumer electronics at a Bangkok event, adding a MatePad Pro Max tablet, several smartwatch models, a children’s wearable, and the nova 15 Max smartphone. The lineup expands the company’s connected‑device ecosystem and signals a...
Mtel Germany Introduces 'Worry-Free' Tariffs with Wide Roaming
Mtel Germany has launched a new suite of “Worry‑Free” mobile tariffs aimed at travelers who move frequently between Germany, the Balkans and the wider EU. The core offering bundles unlimited data for the Balkans and EU, while an optional global...
T-Mobile US Launches New Pre-Paid eSIM Plans for International Visitors
T‑Mobile US is rolling out short‑term prepaid eSIM passes for international visitors starting 18 May. The new T‑Mobile Prepaid US Passes are offered in 7‑, 10‑, 14‑ and 30‑day durations at $25, $30, $35 and $50 respectively. Each plan delivers unlimited...
Portuguese Minister Calls for Faster Investment in Standalone 5G
Portugal’s Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz, warned that the nation’s 5G rollout is far from complete, with only about 30 percent of the network fully upgraded. While commercial 5G services are available, most of the infrastructure still operates in non‑standalone...
Global Tablet Shipments Flat at 37 Million Units in Q1 - Omdia
Global tablet shipments remained flat at 37 million units in the first quarter of 2026, a marginal 0.1 percent rise from the same period last year. Apple led the market, delivering 14.83 million tablets—a 7.9 percent year‑over‑year increase—and secured a 40.1 percent share. Samsung fell...
Kyivstar to Disconnect Parts of 3G Network in August
Kyivstar announced it will disconnect its 3G network at selected sites on 4 August, covering locations in Vinnitsia, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Kherson. The freed radio frequencies will be reassigned to LTE services, expanding 4G capacity. The shutdown includes major cities...
Lifecell Reports 37% Higher LTE Traffic
Ukrainian mobile operator Lifecell said its LTE network delivered an average of 12 GB per user in April, a 37 percent year‑on‑year increase. VoLTE traffic surged 152 percent over the same period, and LTE now carries roughly 29 percent of all voice calls on...
Megafon Offers Free Data for Transfers From iCloud After Apple Accounts Blocked
Russian telecom operator Megafon announced a limited‑time promotion offering customers free mobile data to transfer iCloud files to local storage via its Cloud Mail app from May 13 to May 19. The move follows a government‑mandated order that, effective April 1, blocked Apple...
Sequans Posts 25% Revenue Drop in Q1, Abandons Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
Sequans Communications reported Q1 revenue of $6.1 million, a 24.8% decline from a year earlier. The drop reflects a comparison effect after a strong Q1 2025 quarter boosted by Qualcomm licensing fees. Despite the revenue slump, product sales surged 45% year‑on‑year and...
New Wi-Fi 7 Network Installed at University of Florida Stadium
Extreme Networks has installed the United States' first collegiate stadium Wi‑Fi 7 network at the University of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The system delivers ultra‑fast gigabit speeds, sub‑10‑millisecond latency, and the capacity to handle tens of thousands of simultaneous connections. Coverage spans...
Antevia, Ontix Partner to Support Hybrid 5G Networks
Antevia Networks, a UK provider of in‑building 5G solutions, has teamed up with Onix, a neutral‑host operator, to launch commercial hybrid private‑public mobile networks. The collaboration merges Onix’s Neutral Host Service Gateway, Nexus platform, and Service Enablement Model with Antevia’s...
Kcell Invests in Private Networks Projects
Kazakhstan’s leading mobile operator Kcell announced that it completed more than ten private LTE and 5G network projects in 2025. The company disclosed a 2025 network investment of KZT 102.8 billion (about $219 million) and said it has installed 2,242 5G base stations...
Poland Updates Spectrum Plan for 700 MHz, Upper 6 GHz Bands
Poland’s Government Legislation Centre has released a draft regulation amending the National Spectrum Allocation Table, earmarking the 6,425‑7,125 MHz range for mobile use. The change expands the pool of frequencies available for 4G, 5G and prospective 6G networks. By formally identifying...
Vodafone Named Best Mobile Network in London by Net Check
Vodafone UK topped Net Check’s latest London mobile network benchmark with a score of 957.73 out of 1,000. The study measured network quality, connection stability, service availability and data/voice performance across more than 1,109 km on 24 routes, with tests run...
Honor 600 Launches in Portugal for EUR 599
Honor introduced its mid‑range Honor 600 in Portugal, pricing it at €599 (about $653) through carrier MEO. The phone highlights a 200 MP camera paired with AI Picture in Video 2.0, which creates 8‑second cinematic clips from up to three photos via simple...
Anritsu Deploys Wireless Test Infrastructure at CERT Tunisia to Support Device Certification
Anritsu has installed a comprehensive wireless test infrastructure at Tunisia’s national testing authority, CERT. The solution spans 2G through 5G NR, including IoT and WLAN, enabling full‑spectrum device validation. With this platform, CERT can certify all wireless equipment entering the...
Airtel Zambia Opens 5 New Shops
Airtel Zambia announced the simultaneous launch of five new retail shops, including the Woodlands outlet in Lusaka. The rollout is part of a nationwide expansion aimed at strengthening the carrier’s physical footprint. By adding more face‑to‑face locations, Airtel seeks to...
Polish Municipal Wi-Fi Market Stable in 2025
Poland’s national telecom regulator UKE reports that municipal Wi‑Fi hotspots reached 6,337 by the end of 2025, matching the 2023 level and edging up slightly from 6,277 in 2022. The market has essentially plateaued over the past two years. UKE...