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Poste Italiane has announced a massive takeover bid for Telecom Italia, valued at 10.8 billion euros, aiming to integrate telecommunications with financial and digital services.

Italian Post has announced a total public offer to acquire Tim, the former Telecom Italia, valuing the deal at 10.8 billion euros.

A 90-year-old woman in Tartu, Estonia, received two identical phone bills in the mail from telecom provider Elisa, raising concerns over billing errors.

This article discusses the benefits of switching from prepaid to postpaid mobile plans from major Indian telecom providers Jio, Airtel, and Vi.

Two residents in Lithuania were scammed out of nearly 25 thousand euros by fraudsters posing as telecom company and bank employees, as well as police officers.

A ranking that incorrectly reported telecom companies as the most complained-about in the Federal District has been corrected by Procon-DF, which has apologized for the misinformation.

Icelandic telecom company Míla has been fined approximately 200 million ISK for regulatory violations.

The Finnish Market Court has imposed a 200,000 euro fine on telecom operator Elisa for misleading claims made by its sales personnel about rival Telia's 4G network.

BT is raising the price of landline rental for thousands of customers in the UK starting March 31, 2023.

Starlink has raised its prices in Spain by up to 50% as part of a restructuring of its offers in order to compete with traditional telecom companies.

Telecom companies are at the top of the complaints list in the Federal District for 2025, with Claro receiving the most grievances.

Intracom Telecom has announced two new appointments to strengthen its executive team as part of its development plans and international presence enhancement.

Telecom regulators and operators discussed AI and 5G innovations alongside the risks of cybercrime at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Many mobile and broadband users in the UK have the opportunity to save significantly on their bills before expected price hikes in April.

Telecom operators warn that a prolonged LPG shortage can disrupt mobile networks and internet services in India.

A controversy concerning mobile recharges has emerged in India, with AAP's Raghav Chadha questioning the telecom companies' prepaid plans in Parliament.

A supply crisis of LPG is impacting the telecom sector in India, raising fears of slower internet services due to halted operations in telecom tower manufacturing.

A woman in Plungė lost 99,000 euros to fraudsters posing as telecom, bank, and police officials during a phone call.

Cosmote and Vodafone are teaming up to develop advanced security solutions through new network APIs, aimed at enhancing user identification and fraud prevention for businesses.

Mobile phone customers in Lithuania will incur a new monthly fee of €0.59 starting April, if they do not process their own payments, as operators are charged for automated billing services.

Tele2 has announced an extension of special mobile call rates for customers currently in the Middle East until March 15 due to ongoing difficult circumstances in the region.

Vodafone Spain is relaunching Finetwork with competitive pricing aimed at capturing the low-cost telecom market.

BSNL customers are facing severe issues including dropped calls, network unavailability, and one-way audio, raising concerns about the quality of service amid competitive market pressures.

Intracom Telecom is showcasing its AI-driven platform uni|MS™ AI at MWC Barcelona 2026 to enhance network operation centers for telecommunications providers.

Last year, the number of dispute mediation requests related to telecommunication services exceeded 2,000, marking the highest record to date, largely due to large-scale security breaches at SK Telecom and KT.

Latvian mobile operator LMT is offering free calls and texts to customers in several Middle Eastern countries affected by the ongoing crisis.

Intracom Telecom showcases its uni|MS™ AI platform, designed for automated network lifecycle management, at the MWC Barcelona 2026 conference.

A woman in Vilnius was conned out of over 80,000 euros by scammers posing as telecom, bank, and police officials.

The Nigerian Communications Commission has proposed that telecom operators provide subscribers with a 14-day notice before deactivating SIM cards due to inactivity or customer churn.

Nigeria's 5G rollout, despite significant investment, faces challenges in user adoption as most consumers remain on slower network technologies.

Huawei and several African operators launched the 'Northern Africa Digital Operation Transformation Pioneer Club 2.0' during the Operations Transformation Forum in Barcelona, focusing on digital transformation in the telecom sector.

The author criticizes Sweden's regulatory authority for prioritizing telecom industry interests over citizen needs, resulting in older mobile phones being blocked.

South Korea's three major mobile carriers revealed their AI strategies at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, showcasing their integration of artificial intelligence into core business operations.

Czech operators are responding to Iranian actions by providing free data to users as a form of support.

In Gröbenzell, thieves posing as Telekom technicians have stolen a safe from an elderly couple's home by employing common distraction tactics.

Starting today, new telecom cyber security rules in India will link messaging apps like WhatsApp with active SIM cards, impacting millions of users.

Millions of WhatsApp users in India face account shutdowns due to a new government regulation called SIM binding.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the launch of Lebara Nigeria, emphasizing its importance to the country's digital economy and technological advancement.

Telecom operator Elisa warns consumers about cheap devices pre-installed with the BadBox malware that can compromise personal data.

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

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

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

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

The French automobile manufacturer Stellantis recently reported a staggering loss of €22.3 billion for 2025, marking it as the second-largest loss ever recorded for a French company.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Telecom group Tim is introducing a €400 million share buyback plan and proposing a consolidation of shares to its shareholders.