Qualcomm has signed a long-term patent licensing deal with Transsion Holdings, extending coverage for 4G and 5G mobile devices through the end of 2031.
Beeline Business has integrated a video conferencing module into its Contact.AI platform, offering the service to Cloud PBX users at no extra cost.
5G networks are now active in 35 Russian cities, with MTS leading the expansion and T2 reporting 700,000 users in the first week.
The Russian Ministry of Digital Development plans to mandate support for the domestic Kuznechik encryption algorithm in all 5G smartphones by March 2032.
MegaFon has upgraded its 4G network in the port cities of Nikolayevsk-on-Amur and Sovetskaya Gavan, increasing data speeds to 60 Mbps to meet rising traffic demands.
Russian banks are bypassing mandatory call labeling laws by using third-party contractors, prompting telecom operators to delay planned blocking measures until November 2026.
MegaFon has deployed new telecommunications equipment in the Kirov region, providing mobile internet speeds of up to 80 Mbps for residents and motorists on the Kirov-Sovetsk highway.
MTS has deployed 5G connectivity in the Republic of Khakassia by utilizing existing LTE 2100 MHz spectrum under the principle of technological neutrality.
MTS has unveiled new autonomous communication solutions, including rapidly deployable towers and tethered drone-based systems, to provide connectivity in remote and underserved regions.
Jio Platforms is targeting up to $3.2 billion in an IPO that could become the largest in India, valuing the digital firm at approximately $108.3 billion.
The FCC is considering cutting or eliminating the $2 billion E-Rate program, sparking opposition from schools and libraries that rely on the funding for essential internet connectivity.
Rostelecom is seeking a large-scale AI platform to analyze voice traffic across mobile networks and messengers, though developers warn the requirements are technically unfeasible.
MTS has deployed a public Wi-Fi network across the Pervostroiteley Embankment in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, utilizing 24 mesh-based access points with a total capacity of 200 Mbps.
Dom.ru is restoring its digital services following a technical failure that began on October 11.
MTS has deployed a private LTE network at a major mining site in the Far Eastern Federal District, connecting 150 pieces of machinery and 120 mobile devices.
MegaFon has extended 4G coverage to 67 remote villages in the Omsk region, providing connectivity to nearly 14,000 residents through a federal digital infrastructure project.
MegaFon reports a 30% increase in 5G-enabled smartphone usage in the Nizhny Novgorod region, alongside network infrastructure upgrades and new speed-boosting service options.
Rostelecom has deployed 5G network services across seven major Russian cities, alongside reporting a 12% annual growth in its mobile subscriber base.
MTS has expanded its 5G network to Sochi, utilizing existing LTE frequencies and upgraded infrastructure to provide coverage across 10 key locations in the city.
Federal telecom operators are proposing a revenue-sharing model to regional providers, offering 30–40% of income in exchange for control over infrastructure and subscriber bases.
