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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Poste rises on the Cloud and makes 2.2 billion in profits

Poste Italiane reports record profits and unveils plans for a new financial center integrating payment and financial services.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Google interrupts action of Chinese hacker group that used spreadsheets to steal data from telecom operators in Brazil

A Chinese hacking group known as UNC2814 was uncovered by Google for infiltrating Brazilian telecom operators and stealing sensitive data over nearly a decade.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

US presses Syria to shift from Chinese telecoms systems, cites threat to national security

The US has urged Syria to abandon Chinese telecom technology, citing national security concerns and the potential conflict with US interests.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Court validates Movistar's amparo to avoid payment of 4.442 billion pesos in income tax to the Treasury

Mexico's Supreme Court has upheld an amparo that allows Movistar to not pay a significant income tax assessed for the year 2015.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Vivendi Universal, France Telecom... Before Stellantis, these French companies also faced historical losses

The French automobile manufacturer Stellantis recently reported a staggering loss of โ‚ฌ22.3 billion for 2025, marking it as the second-largest loss ever recorded for a French company.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Tim accelerates on revival. Launch of the turnaround on dividends: "Half a billion by 2027"

Tim has announced a significant turnaround, forecasting a cash dividend of half a billion euros to be paid out in 2027, marking a stark recovery from its previous debt struggles.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Three telecom companies begin pre-orders for Galaxy S26 series... 'Double capacity' benefit as well

The three major telecom companies in South Korea have started pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 series, offering a 'double storage' benefit to customers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ligga Telecom, created after the privatization of Copel, begins the sale process

Ligga Telecom has initiated the sale of the company for R$ 495 million, with Brasil Tecpar as the potential buyer assuming R$ 1.2 billion in debts pending regulatory approval.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Whose Network Is the Fastest in Delhi? The TRAI Test Reveals

A recent TRAI test reveals which telecom network in Delhi offers the fastest internet and the best call connectivity.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Capital's Criminalists Unmask Another 'SIM Box' Farm - About 75,000 SIM Cards

Police in Vilnius have uncovered a SIM Box operation involving around 75,000 illegally acquired SIM cards.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Tim, with accounts gift for shareholders. Share buyback arrives

Telecom group Tim is introducing a โ‚ฌ400 million share buyback plan and proposing a consolidation of shares to its shareholders.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

e& PPF Telecom wants to connect with Hungarian 4iG. It is expected to yield 24 billion.

e& PPF Telecom plans to collaborate with Hungarian firm 4iG, expected to generate 24 billion.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

ล uvajevs cautious about the idea of banning unregistered prepaid SIM cards

Andris ล uvajevs expresses caution regarding the proposal to ban unregistered prepaid SIM cards in Latvia, emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive approach to combat phone fraud.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A new extremely dangerous fraud tactic: they will try to scare you and force you to act quickly

Residents are warned about a new scam where Russian-speaking callers impersonate bank or telecom employees to trick victims into revealing personal information.

Feb 22 โ€ข 17:33 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: Ethio Telecom CEO Says Telestream Goes Beyond Entertainment to Power Nat'l Digital Growth

Ethio Telecom has launched its new internet-based streaming platform, teleStream, aiming to enhance Ethiopia's digital and media landscape by supporting various sectors beyond entertainment.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Thรฉo, 18, stabbed to death for a telecom bill: the accused declared mentally irresponsible

An 18-year-old named Thรฉo was stabbed to death in an incident related to a telecom bill, and the accused, Ousmane Diallo, has been declared mentally irresponsible by the court.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

SIM card ban, Europe takes action against TikTok and Shein platforms. Technology news

Latvia is considering banning unregistered SIM cards to combat phone scams, with a proposal already submitted to the cabinet for review.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Sports

After reaching the Turkish Cup final - ล aras' message to the Fenerbahce players

Fenerbahce secured a spot in the Turkish Cup final after overcoming Turk Telekom in a close match, with coach ล aras emphasizing the need to improve for the final.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Phishing of Account Data: How Mobile Network Operators Protect Their Customers from Fraud

Mobile network operators like Vodafone and Telekom are enhancing fraud protection with new warning systems that effectively filter out suspicious calls and SMS.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Airtel's big announcement, 'unlimited' internet will be available to these users

Airtel has announced unlimited data for all its postpaid plans across the country.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Consumer Ombudsman took Elisa to the Market Court - This is how Elisa commented

The Consumer Ombudsman has taken Finnish telecom operator Elisa to the Market Court over its failure to adequately disclose minimum pricing in a promotional campaign.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

AI develops code faster and more reliably, solving telecom industry 'bottleneck': Airties CEO

Metin Taskin, CEO of Airties, discusses how AI is addressing coding challenges in the telecom sector during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Telephony, stop to targeted offers: 'No more SMS to capture customers'. Curbing wild marketing

New regulations are being introduced in Italy to limit unsolicited calls and messages used by telecom operators to capture customers from competitors.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"His gaze was determined": the murderer of Thรฉo, a young seller stabbed to death over a telecom bill, faces justice

The trial of Ousmane Diallo for the murder of 18-year-old Thรฉo Muxagata, stabbed over an unpaid telecom bill, begins in France with questions surrounding the defendant's mental health.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: The stock that plays defense during corrections

OTE's stock continues to be an effective refuge during market sell-offs, maintaining a price near 17 euros and showing a 4.5% increase since early February.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Telecom action rally in Europe. Investors seek certainty in uncertain times

European telecom companies are becoming increasingly attractive to investors seeking stability amidst economic uncertainties, with a reported increase in stock values for major firms.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Sรญminn, OK, Payment Brokerage and the Security Center merge under รs

Several Icelandic companies, including Sรญminn and OK, are merging operations under a new entity called รs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 22:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

TRAI's Major Step, Jio, Airtel, and Vi Oppose; Could Your Number Be Blocked?

TRAI plans to use AI to identify and block spam calls, but telecom companies Jio, Airtel, and VI have expressed concerns over the risks of incorrectly flagging legitimate numbers.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Expert explains: how scam calls are blocked in Estonia and why some still slip through?

Expert discusses the challenges and methods involved in blocking scam calls in Estonia, highlighting the issues with spoofed local numbers.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Johanna, 39, on life in the telecom cult: 'I was ready to die'

Johanna Wester shares her harrowing experiences working in a telecom company, detailing abusive practices she endured and her desire for success.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Russia strikes WhatsApp

Russia is intensifying efforts to block the WhatsApp messaging service as part of a push to migrate its 100 million users to a state-controlled application.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

First the network disappeared from the mobile, then the money... This is how a woman fell victim to e-SIM fraud

A woman in Mumbai lost โ‚น1.1 million in an e-SIM fraud orchestrated by cybercriminals posing as telecom employees.

Feb 12 โ€ข 03:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

PPA launched a network of partners to combat fraud

Estonia's PPA has initiated a network involving government agencies, banks, and telecom companies to devise new strategies to combat widespread fraud.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Be Careful of Fake Broadcasts That Steal Personal Data During the Olympic Games

Telecom company SIA 'Tele2' warns internet users to be cautious of fake video broadcasts during the Winter Olympic Games, which may hide cybercriminals aiming to steal personal data.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minority Partner of Ligga Points Out Irregularities in Company Sale Process and Goes to Court to Try to Suspend Negotiations

Agnaldo Bastos Lopes, a minority partner of Ligga Telecom, has taken legal action to suspend the sale of the company, citing irregularities in the negotiation process.

Feb 10 โ€ข 22:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Your money is flying away with fake mobile towers!

The article discusses the financial losses incurred by individuals due to the presence of fake mobile towers in India.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: telecommunication tower catches fire in Taubatรฉ, SP

A telecommunications tower caught fire in Taubatรฉ, Brazil, but thankfully, there were no victims reported.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Dispute Erupts Over Elisa's Campaign โ€“ Threat of 50,000 Euro Fine

Finnish telecom operator Elisa faces a 50,000 euro fine for misleading discount marketing practices following a ruling by the Market Court requiring clear communication of minimum prices.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Senate Pushes Back As Boakai Seeks to Unravel Controversial TIA Deal

The opposition from the Liberian Senate complicates President Boakai's efforts to de-ratify the contentious Telecom International Alliance agreement amid broader legislative disputes over significant contracts.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Egypt signs largest telecom frequency deal worth $3.5 billion

Egypt has signed its largest frequency deal in history, worth approximately $3.5 billion, to expand telecom services.

Feb 8 โ€ข 04:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Saudi Arabia to invest billions of dollars in Syria, including joint airline and telecom project

Saudi Arabia has announced a multi-billion dollar investment in Syria that includes a joint low-cost airline and a significant telecommunications project as part of the country's efforts to rebuild after the war.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The 3G Network Was the Best, It's Difficult to Call with a Smartphone โ€“ Yle Asked Experts Whether Common Claims Are True

Experts address claims regarding mobile network reliability in sparsely populated areas, highlighting the impact of the 3G network shutdown.

Feb 7 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Use the internet as much as you want, data won't run out, Airtel's offer

Airtel has updated its two popular plans, now offering unlimited data along with calling and SMS benefits.

Feb 7 โ€ข 04:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

A1 Croatia is the first telecom in Croatia to offer users YouTube Premium

A1 Croatia becomes the first telecom provider in the country to include YouTube Premium in its offerings, enhancing user experience by catering to the needs of modern internet users.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

USKUMATU โŸฉ Calls from 16 countries and money disappeared in seconds: According to top executive Aivo Adamson, it's not a coincidence, but a flawed system

Aivo Adamson, a top executive, shared a shocking story of how telephone scammers targeted his 91-year-old mother, emptying her personal savings and a dance school's account, raising concerns about the effectiveness of telecom and banking fraud prevention measures.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Vodafone Greece: Revenue Increase in Q3 Fiscal Year

Vodafone Greece reported a 5.5% increase in service revenue for the third quarter of the fiscal year, reaching โ‚ฌ247 million, compared to โ‚ฌ234 million in the same period last year.

Feb 6 โ€ข 05:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What is the maximum number of phone lines you can register with your CURP in the Mobile Telephony Register?

Since January 9, Mexicans have a limited time to link their phone lines to their CURP to avoid deactivation, with a maximum number of lines that can be registered.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

MTN negotiates buyout of IHS Towers in $2.76bn deal

MTN Group is in advanced discussions to acquire the remaining 75% stake in IHS Towers for approximately $2.76 billion.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Crying from hacking, smiling from AI... SKT's operating profit decreased by 41.1% compared to the previous year

SK Telecom's annual operating profit dropped over 41% due to subscriber losses and substantial customer compensation following a major data breach.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

What will India buy from America?

A report from Reuters claims that India is set to purchase petroleum, defense materials, electronics, pharmaceuticals, telecom products, and aircraft from the United States.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:12 UTC

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