WindTre Reactivates Sub-EUR 5 Unlimited Data Offer
Italian carrier WindTre has re‑launched its Go Unlimited XXS 5G Digital plan, targeting customers who port their numbers from rival operators. The offering provides unlimited voice minutes, 100 SMS and truly unlimited 5G data for €4.99 per month (about $5.40). It is positioned as a low‑cost, high‑speed option within WindTre’s Go‑branded portfolio. The move aims to capture price‑sensitive churn and accelerate 5G adoption in Italy’s competitive telecom market.
Zong Launches Shop-in-Shop, Trade-In Offers with Samsung
Pakistani mobile operator Zong has sealed a partnership with Samsung to roll out a shop‑in‑shop concept and a dedicated trade‑in scheme. The initiative will showcase Samsung’s 5G‑enabled smartphones within Zong’s Customer Service Centers, beginning with locations in Islamabad and Lahore....
New Zealand MVNOs Call for Investigation Into Satellite Texting Access
New Zealand’s Internet Service Providers Association (ISPANZ) has filed a formal complaint with the Commerce Commission alleging that One NZ is restricting mobile virtual network operators’ (MVNOs) access to satellite‑based text‑messaging services delivered via low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) constellations. The complaint claims this...
LG Uplus Surpasses One Million USIM Updates and Replacements
South Korean telecom LG Uplus reported completing over one million USIM updates and free replacements within ten days of launching a nationwide security programme. The effort, which began on April 13, saw 427,385 updates and 581,094 replacements by April 22,...
KDDI Selected for Japan Government Project to Test Satellite-Connected Drones
KDDI has been chosen by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications for a fiscal‑2026 digital transformation initiative that will pilot satellite‑direct communication to control drones in regions lacking mobile coverage. The program, part of the government’s regional DX promotion...
NTT Tests AI-Based Inspection of Railway Viaducts
Japan’s NTT e‑Drone Technology completed a proof‑of‑concept trial of its AI‑driven inspection service for railway viaducts, in collaboration with Tokyu Construction. The e‑Drone AI platform processes high‑resolution images of concrete structures to automatically identify cracks, delamination, exposed rebar, water leakage...
SK Telecom Expands Roaming Promotions Ahead of Holidays
SK Telecom announced an expanded roaming promotion running from April 23 to August 21, targeting the early‑May holidays and summer travel surge. Subscribers of selected “baro” roaming plans will receive up to an extra 16 GB of data at no additional charge. Once...
Fairphone Revenues Jump 35% in 2025 After New Model Launch
Fairphone reported a 35% revenue increase in 2025, reaching €73.3 million (about $80 million). The Dutch sustainable‑phone maker sold 145,000 devices, a 42% jump from the prior year, and posted a net loss of €1.9 million, half the previous figure. EBITDA was positive...
Banglalink to Launch Starlink's Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Service in Bangladesh
Banglalink, Veon's subsidiary in Bangladesh, has signed a partnership with Starlink Mobile to bring direct‑to‑device satellite connectivity to remote parts of the country. The service will initially launch messaging this year, with broader data offerings slated for a later phase...
Polish Tech Industry Group Calls for Greater Flexibility in 5G Private Network Rules
Polish ICT association Cyfrowa Polska warned that the regulator UKE’s draft plan for allocating the 3,800‑4,200 MHz band could stifle private 5G network growth. While the group backs the overall direction and EU‑aligned regulatory framework, it says the proposal imposes unnecessary...
GSA Survey Finds Less than Quarter of Live 5G Networks Using Standalone Technology
A Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) survey shows fewer than 25% of live 5G networks are standalone (SA). By the end of March, only 95 operators had SA networks, a 42% year‑over‑year increase, while total 5G deployments rose 14% to...
Samsung Launches Galaxy A57 and A37 in South Africa
Samsung has introduced its Galaxy A57 and A37 5G smartphones to the South African market. The A57, available in navy and gray, starts at ZAR 11,999 (≈ $650), while the A37, offered in lavender, gray or dark green, starts at ZAR 8,699 (≈ $470)....
Honor 600 Lite Launches in South Africa
Honor introduced the 600 Lite smartphone in South Africa, offering a metal unibody, a 108 MP camera system and AI‑driven photography features. The device launches on 24 April in Sprout Green and Velvet Black with a recommended retail price of ZAR 8,999 (approximately $486). Retail promotions...
Tele2 Estonia Service Revenues up 3% in Q1
Tele2 Estonia posted Q1 service revenue of €16.7 million (≈$18.2 million), a 3% year‑on‑year increase. Underlying EBITDAaL rose 25% organically to €6.8 million (≈$7.4 million), reflecting strong cost‑efficiency measures. Capital expenditure jumped 78% due to lease investments after the Baltic tower transaction, yet the...
Honor Introduces 600 Series with 200MP AI Camera, 7,000 mAh Battery
Honor announced the global launch of its 600 series smartphones, including the 600 and 600 Pro models. Both devices feature a groundbreaking 200‑megapixel AI‑enhanced camera and a massive 7,000 mAh battery capable of 80 W fast charging. A lower‑spec “Lite” variant will also...
India Smartphone Shipments Drop 5% in Q1 Amid Inventory Caution and Pricing Pressures
India's smartphone shipments dropped 5% year‑on‑year in Q1 2026, reaching 30.9 million units, according to Omdia. The decline reflects seasonally weak demand compounded by cautious inventory strategies among channel partners. Macro pressures such as rupee depreciation, rising inflation and reduced consumer...
KDDI to Launch HTC VIVE Eagle AI Glasses Through Au Retail Channels
KDDI and Okinawa Cellular will introduce HTC’s lightweight VIVE Eagle AI glasses in Japan on April 24, 2024, through the au +1 collection. Pre‑orders open on April 21 via the au Online Shop and selected stores. The glasses will also be stocked at...
SoftBank Trial Enables Spectrum Sharing Between HAPS and Terrestrial Networks
SoftBank has completed a field trial of a dynamic null‑forming system that mitigates interference between high‑altitude platform stations (HAPS) and terrestrial mobile networks. The technology creates directional nulls that can be continuously adjusted as airborne base stations move, allowing both...
Australian Operators Expand AI Deployment Across Operations - ACMA
Australian telecom operators are rapidly embedding artificial intelligence across core functions, according to a new Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) report. The study notes that Telstra, Optus, TPG Telecom and Superloop have moved beyond isolated pilots to integrate AI...
Vodafone Fiji Launches Digital Card Issuance in M-PAiSA App
Vodafone Fiji has rolled out Entrust’s digital card solution within its M‑Paisa mobile‑money app, enabling customers to create debit cards instantly on their smartphones. The integration leverages Entrust’s SDK and the Mastercard Digital Enablement Service, allowing seamless online and contactless...
CelcomDigi Launches Endless Aisle Digital Retail Service with Samsung
CelcomDigi has rolled out the “Endless Aisle” digital retail service in partnership with Samsung Malaysia, now active at more than 300 CelcomDigi Store and Express locations nationwide. The platform lets shoppers browse, purchase and immediately set up Samsung smartphones, smart...
Vodafone Romania Merges Evotracking, iSYS Units to Boost Fleet Management, IoT Offering
Vodafone Romania has merged its Evotracking and iSYS Professional subsidiaries into a single company operating as EvoGPS powered by iTrack. The consolidation makes Vodafone Romania the sole shareholder of the new entity. This move aligns with Vodafone's broader strategy to...
Bangladeshi Mobile Operators Warn of Network Failure Amid Escalating Energy, Fuel Crisis
Bangladeshi mobile operators warned the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission that a worsening electricity and fuel shortage could trigger a nationwide telecom outage. The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) said generators are running low on diesel and power...
Azerbaijan Mobile Servces Market Grows 6% in Q1
Azerbaijan’s mobile services market posted AZN 303.4 million (approximately $179 million) in revenue for the first quarter, marking a 6 percent year‑on‑year increase. The sector’s total value reached AZN 1.291 billion (about $762 million) in FY25, up from a 4.5 percent rise the previous year. Data from the...
Play Offers Cashback on Premium Smartphones
Polish mobile operator Play, owned by Iliad, has launched a limited‑time cashback program on high‑end smartphones. Customers receive up to PLN 1,000 (≈ $250) on the Motorola Signature, PLN 600 (≈ $150) on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26+, and PLN 500 (≈ $125) on...
Telefonica Germany Expends 5G in Heidersdorf, Luebberstedt, Oettersdorf
Telefonica Germany has added 5G service to the municipalities of Heidersdorf, Lübberstedt and Oettersdorf, deploying a new mobile site in each location. The rollout is part of a broader effort that saw 2,000 network‑expansion measures implemented across Germany in Q1...
PKP PLK Completes GSM-R Deployment on Central Railway Line
Polish rail infrastructure manager PKP PLK announced the completion of the final tower installation for a GSM‑R communications system along its 224‑km Central Railway Line. The deployment, executed by a consortium of Nokia Solutions and Networks, Fonon and SPC‑2, positions the...
Lycamobile Wins Appeal Against Regulatory Fine in Belgium
Lycamobile Belgium successfully appealed an administrative fine imposed by the Belgian telecom regulator Bipt for allegedly inadequate procedures to refund unused prepaid credit to customers who left the service. The Brussels appeals court ruled that the regulator failed to conduct...
Honor Runs AI Image Competition in GCC Region to Promote Honor 600 Range
Honor has launched a six‑week “Dream Big with Honor 600” campaign across the Gulf Cooperation Council to promote its new 600 series smartphones. The initiative invites users to create AI‑generated images that illustrate their personal stories and aspirations, with entries shared on social platforms....
EthioPay P2P Transactions Surge as Interoperable Digital Payments Rise in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s EthioPay Instant Payment System (IPS) recorded a record 1.03 million peer‑to‑peer transactions in a single day, moving roughly ETB 5.1 billion (about $93 million). The surge reflects expanding interoperability as the network now links 32 banks, 12 micro‑finance institutions and several payment‑system operators....
Very Mobile Hikes Data Bundles by up to 100GB at No Extra Cost
Very Mobile, the discount brand of Italy’s WindTre, is expanding its prepaid data bundles without raising prices. Customers on the €4.99 (≈ $5.50) plan now receive 100 GB instead of 30 GB, the €5.99 (≈ $6.60) plan jumps to 150 GB from 50 GB, and the...
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...
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...
TTK Reports Wi-Fi Traffic up 78% at Train Stations in Q1
Russian telecom operator TTK reported that public Wi‑Fi traffic in railway stations surged 78% year‑on‑year in Q1, reaching 1,717 TB of data. The networks, operated in partnership with Russian Railways since 2015, are seeing unprecedented usage as travelers increasingly rely on...
Austria Raises EUR 39 Mln in Auction of 2.3, 2.6 GHz Bands
Austria’s telecom regulator RTR auctioned 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum, raising €39.41 million (about $43 million). A1 bought 50 MHz for €11.01 million, Magenta Telekom secured 100 MHz for €13.18 million, and Hutchison Drei acquired another 100 MHz for €15.21 million. The proceeds bolster the regulator’s fund and signal strong demand...
Beltelecom Offers Business Wi-Fi Packages
Beltelecom, Belarus’s state‑owned telecom operator, has launched a new business‑focused Wi‑Fi tariff line. The offering lets companies create branded Wi‑Fi networks with a custom SSID while Beltelecom handles equipment deployment and technical support. Three plans provide varying authentication and usage...
Spanish Mobile Users Port 523K Lines in February, Led by Digi and Movistar
In February 2026, Spain saw 523,520 mobile numbers switched between carriers, a 2.8% year‑on‑year rise. The surge was driven primarily by Digi and Movistar, which together accounted for the bulk of the activity. Active mobile lines climbed to 62.5 million, adding...