In a strategic move set to reshape telecommunications landscapes, UAE telecom consortium e& has inked a €2.15 billion deal to procure a significant slice of PPF Telecom Group’s European operations. This stakes in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia come bundled with control over the local branches of telecom infrastructure divestment, Cetin. With an elaborate contingency payout plan incorporated, the deal also holds implications to the tune of €350 million over the next 3 years.
The dialogue strengthens between E& and PPF Group, sparking talks of a strategic alliance. With E&’s evident ambition to penetrate the European markets, the narrative gets captivating. Though discussions are in infancy, market enthusiasts eagerly await major developments. Meanwhile, PPF Group, post-acquiring Telenor’s assets, strengthens its presence in Europe.
Vodafone welcomes e& as a major shareholder, forming a strategic alliance to enhance connectivity and digital services. With e&’s CEO joining Vodafone’s board, the collaboration paves the way for joint ventures in carrier, wholesale, roaming, and Open RAN technology.
Telinta, a global leader in white label cloud-based softswitch and billing solutions, announced that it has added a multi-language interface to its brandable Desktop Softphone and WebRTC solutions. Users can select their preferred language from an easy-to-use menu within the softphone. Telinta customers can offer these softphones in any language they need. Telinta’s brandable Desktop Softphone and WebRTC are currently available with default language choices of English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Ukrainian. Telinta customers can request any additional language needed. Desktop Softphone and WebRTC are part of Telinta’s family of brandable softphones, which all can be used in multiple languages. Telinta’s Mobile Softphone also enables end users to select language, and can automatically detect the default language of the user’s device, both phones and tablets. The softphones can support both attended and unattended transfers, BLF, a convenient Operator Panel, a PBX extension list, user status display, and more. Telinta’s brandable softphones can be customized to add a…
At MWC26, SpaceX introduced Starlink Mobile, marking a new era in satellite communications. This evolution of the direct-to-device strategy uses second-generation satellites to enhance integration with 5G networks. Starlink Mobile is set to elevate connectivity, offering speeds up to 150 Mb/s, filling gaps left by traditional networks.
Sinch’s 2025 research shows shoppers welcome AI for easier Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, but trust is the deciding factor. While many value AI tools, most demand transparency, data control, and authentic communication. Brands that prove their AI works in the customer’s interest will win attention and loyalty this peak season.
Hostinger Horizons now offers built-in ecommerce, making it easier than ever to launch an online store with no coding. Entrepreneurs can manage products, payments, and shipping right from the AI-powered platform. With support for up to 600 products and no extra fees, it is the simplest way to turn ideas into fully functional shops.
The ambitious partnership between Fermi America and Hyundai Engineering & Construction introduces a groundbreaking nuclear-based hybrid energy project in Texas. Aiming to meet the rising energy demands of AI and data centers, this innovative grid will integrate nuclear, solar, and natural gas. Such energy diversity ensures reliable power while championing environmental sustainability.
Deutsche Telekom partners with IPAI to drive responsible AI innovation across Europe, focusing on secure, scalable solutions in telecom and beyond. With a new campus in Heilbronn and over 70 organizations involved, the initiative aims to strengthen digital sovereignty and foster collaboration.
Altice is exploring options to exit its stake in SFR amid ongoing debt restructuring, with potential valuations of €30 billion. Leading telecom players like Bouygues Telecom, Iliad, and Orange are expressing interest, alongside Middle Eastern operators and private equity firms.
