Operators

February 16, 2026

By Joseph Waring

BlackRock boosts stake in Spark New Zealand

US-based BlackRock added to its sizeable holdings in Spark New Zealand, purchasing around 1 per cent of the operator's shares in the first six weeks of 2026 and taking its total stake to just over 9 per cent.

Asia Pacific Operators

February 13, 2026

By Amiya Johar

Odido cyberattack hits 6M accounts

Dutch operator Odido revealed a cyberattack compromised personal data linked to more than 6 million customer accounts, marking one of the largest ever data breaches in the country’s telecoms market.

Europe Operators

February 13, 2026

By Michael Carroll

Telia lights Norwegian SA 5G network

Telia maintained momentum for its Norwegian network, declaring itself a frontrunner in launching commercial standalone 5G services days after detailing a RAN tie-up in the nation.

5G+ Operators

February 13, 2026

By Joseph Waring

China Mobile CEO steps down

China Mobile CEO He Biao resigned after just under two years in the role, as a leadership shake-up continues following the departure of chair Yang Jie at the end of 2025.

China Mobile Operators

February 13, 2026

By Amiya Johar

Singapore cyberattack; Apple, Google ease app rules

The Friday File: Mobile World Live brings you our top three picks of the week as Singapore operators fended off a major cyberattack, Millicom and NJJ snapped up Telefonica Chile in a $1.2 billion deal and Apple and Google gave in to changes aimed at improving competition in UK app stores.

Big Tech Operators

February 12, 2026

By Mike Robuck

Telus CEO Entwistle to step down after 26-year career

Telus announced president and CEO Darren Entwistle will retire on 30 June 2026, after a 26‑year career during which he helped transform the company from a regional telecom operator into a global communications technology company.

North America Operators

February 12, 2026

By Joseph Waring

Rakuten raises capex as user growth accelerates

Rakuten Mobile recorded its first full-year EBITDA profit in 2025 and raised its capex for 2026 by more than three-times after its subscriber base grew 20 per cent year-on-year.

Operators Rakuten