Verizon targets 'volume-based' growth in 2026 with forecast for flat wireless service revenue, higher earnings
Verizon reported a strong finish to 2025, adding more new phone customers in the fourth quarter than the rest of the year combined. The US operator also laid out an ambitious growth plan for the new year, saying it targets 2-3x higher phone customer net additions but flat wireless service revenues as it works out a more volume-based growth strategy. A reduction in capital expenditure and slightly adjusted earnings will support a modest increase in free cash flow still in 2026.
Verizon targets 'volume-based' growth in 2026 with forecast for flat wireless service revenue, higher earnings
Verizon reported a strong finish to 2025, adding more new phone customers in the fourth quarter than the rest of the year combined. The US operator also laid out an ambitious growth plan for the new year, saying it targets 2-3x higher phone customer net additions but flat wireless service revenues as it works out a more volume-based growth strategy. A reduction in capital expenditure and slightly adjusted earnings will support a modest increase in free cash flow still in 2026.
Eutelsat stops sale of ground stations after French govt opposition
Eutelsat has put an end to the disposal of its passive ground infrastructure, after failing to secure approval for the transaction. France's economy and sovereignty minister Roland Lescure stated in a TV interview that he decided to oppose the sale because Eutelsat's ground stations represent a strategic asset. He noted that the antennas also serve the military, highlighting that Eutelsat is Starlink's only European competitor.
Eutelsat stops sale of ground stations after French govt opposition
Eutelsat has put an end to the disposal of its passive ground infrastructure, after failing to secure approval for the transaction. France's economy and sovereignty minister Roland Lescure stated in a TV interview that he decided to oppose the sale because Eutelsat's ground stations represent a strategic asset. He noted that the antennas also serve the military, highlighting that Eutelsat is Starlink's only European competitor.
Apple sales growth improves to 16% after record quarter for iPhone
Apple returned to double-digit growth in its fiscal first quarter to December, driven by record sales of the iPhone. The company's revenues rose 16 percent year-on-year to USD 143.8 billion, double the growth rate of the previous quarter and exceeding Apple's guidance. Net profit was also up 16 percent year over year, to USD 42.1 billion.
Apple sales growth improves to 16% after record quarter for iPhone
MTS disconnects 3G network in Moscow region
Russian operator MTS said that it will start the gradual disconnection of its 3G network in the Moscow region in February. The 3G network working on the 900 MHz band will be switched off so the released frequency resources can be allocated to LTE services. The change is expected to help expand 4G coverage, especially indoors.
MTS disconnects 3G network in Moscow region
MTN launches school fees campaign in Uganda
MTN Mobile Money Uganda has kicked off the 2026 edition of its Win School Fees with MoMo campaign with a public launch at Old Taxi Park, marking the third consecutive year of the initiative that has transformed how Ugandan families approach school fees payments. In 2025, the campaign counted over 70 winners across the country, distributing more than UGX 150 million in school fees. Beyond the monetary prizes, the campaign also provided scholastic materials to thousands of students throughout the year.
MTN launches school fees campaign in Uganda
Elisa Estonia revenues slightly lower in 2025
Revenues at Elisa Estonia totaled EUR 222 million in 2025, down by 0.5 percent year-on-year amid increased security challenges, especially in Q4. The company said it nevertheless demonstrated growth in the second half of 2025. The mobile subscriber base numbered 692,000 at year-end, its fixed internet customers totaled 167,500, and the pay-TV subscriber base amounted to 151,300. The 5G network covers 97 percent of the population, and 18,000 additional households were covered with the fibre-optic network in
Elisa Estonia revenues slightly lower in 2025
Kyivstar secondary offering priced at discount
Kyivstar announced the pricing of the public offering of 12.1 million shares held by Veon, its principal shareholder, and 400,000 shares held by certain other selling shareholders. The secondary offering was priced at USD 10.50 per share, a small discount to the recent trading level of the stock.
Kyivstar secondary offering priced at discount
Go Telecom wins SAR 43 mln contract from health ministry
Saudi operator Etihad Atheeb Telecom, trading as Go Telecom, announced that it has been awarded a SAR 43 million project with the ministry of health to develop and establish the electronic health record system used in the ministry's medical transport vehicles. The company said in a bourse statement that the financial impact will be determined later after the requirements and procedures for signing the contract are completed.
Go Telecom wins SAR 43 mln contract from health ministry
Cohere joins Texas university's 6G research programme
Cohere Technologies, developer of cellular waveform modulation technology including the candidate OTFS waveform for 6G NTN/ISAC applications, announced it is joining a 6G research initiative hosted by the University of Texas at Austin. The company will contribute to the 6G@UT initiative's R&D efforts, focusing on 6G cellular advances, machine learning and wireless sensing. Dr Jeff Andrews, an engineering faculty member who also serves as 6G@UT's director, said collaborating with Cohere was a boost for its b
Cohere joins Texas university's 6G research programme
T-Mobile offers highest post-paid mobile customer satisfaction - JD Power
The latest 2026 US Wireless Carrier Satisfaction Study from JD Power puts T-Mobile at the top of the network operator's post-paid segment, with a score of 631 out of 1,000 points. This compares to a segment average score of 603 points. In the MVNO post-paid segment, Consumer Cellular is top with a score of 721 points; followed by Google Fi Wireless in 2nd place with 685 points.
T-Mobile offers highest post-paid mobile customer satisfaction - JD Power
Namibia to start 2G and 3G network shutdowns in 2026
Telecom operators are expected to begin a gradual, phased shutdown of 2G and 3G networks in 2026, according to the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN). This is part of a broader strategy to transition toward 4G, 5G and satellite technologies to deliver broadband services amid accelerated digital transformation. The regulator referred to the high costs of maintaining legacy networks.
