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Finnish Nokia will close most of its divisions in China by the end of 2026 and cut local staff, ending more than 40 years of presence in the market. The cause was competition with Huawei and ZTE.

📡 Starting August 18, 2026, Kyivstar will switch off the 3G network in several regions of Ukraine. Frequencies will be reallocated to strengthen 4G and prepare for 5G. What subscribers need to know: 📱 Check smartphone settings: enable VoLTE and auto-network selection. 🆕 If you have an old phone, replace your SIM card with a USIM (free at stores). 🚀 This will improve internet speed and call quality. Don't miss these changes to avoid losing connectivity!

📱 **Social tariffs for pensioners in Ukraine 2026: overview of offers** Major operators have adapted conditions for people 55+: 🔹 **lifecell**: "Care" tariff — 190 UAH/month. Online activation via Bank ID. 🔹 **Vodafone**: "Respect" campaign — Flexx Go tariff for 200 UAH with number retention. 🔹 **Kyivstar**: "ALL TOGETHER Comfort" package — 220 UAH. Includes home internet and medical services. Communication is becoming more accessible for the older generation! #telecom #pensioners #ukraine2026

⚡️ Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation is preparing to tighten requirements for mobile operators: the autonomous operating time of networks during blackouts will be increased beyond the current 10 hours. 🔋 Operators will have to invest in new batteries and generators to ensure connection stability. 📱 Simultaneously, a map of home internet availability based on xPON technology is being developed. 📅 The decision is dictated by the expectation of a difficult winter in 2026.

🚀 Elon Musk Announces: Starlink to Capture 90% of Global IP Traffic by 2030! Even if competitors strengthen 10-fold — SpaceX dominance remains. 🌍📡 Already 12,000 satellites, laser communication, global coverage. Traditional providers in shock. But there are skeptics: ESA says 65%, while China and India build their own networks. Is the future of the internet in space? #Starlink #SpaceX #ElonMusk #TelecomRevolution

⚠️ 'Telas' has warned of communication disruption risks due to gaps in the Land Code. The ambiguous interpretation of Article 82 threatens land ownership for more than 80,000 enterprises with foreign capital. Base stations could be blocked by new plot owners, which is dangerous during blackouts. The Association urges the NSDC and the government to fix the situation urgently.

📡 The head of T-Mobile stated that the threat of Starlink to mobile operators is exaggerated. SpaceX plans to turn satellites into cellular stations but faces frequency issues and a lack of partnerships. Experts are debating: is this a real threat or just media noise? 🤔 #Starlink #T-Mobile #SpaceX #Telecom #TechNews

🇫🇷 **France Introduces Ban on Marketing Calls Without Consent!** Starting August 11, 2026, a new law comes into force in France that radically changes telemarketing rules. Calls are now permitted only with the consumer's explicit consent. Fines for violators reach €375,000. 📉 **Key Facts:** ✅ Complete ban on calls without consent (opt-in). ✅ Exceptions: contract execution and technical support. ✅ Fines: up to €75,000 for individuals, up to €375,000 for legal entities. ✅ 75% of French people receive unwanted calls weekly. 🌍 **International Context:** France joins Germany and the Netherlands, while the USA and UK use Do Not Call lists. #France #Telemarketing #DataProtection #Law #Government

Kyivstar updates business tariffs: from July 30, 2026, 7 IoT plans will be unavailable for new connections. Current subscribers will retain old terms, but new clients will be offered an updated line of services. 📉📱 #Kyivstar #Business