Last day in telecoms GS Group reports a 5.2% contraction YoY in the Russian smartphone market in Q1 2023, led by Xiaomi with a 21% share. Polish operator Polkomtel (Plus) announces plans to provide 5G services on the 2,100 MHz band, which should increase broadband speeds to 1 Gbps. Zain KSA extends its partnership with Netcracker, adding cloud-based managed services to support digital experience for its customers. Apple faces a judicial inquiry in France over accusations of creating barriers to independent product repairs, potentially leading to fines. T-Mobile Poland introduces a new version of its Magenta Biznes offer, providing 5G access, unlimited calls, and SMS/MMS under all four new tariffs. Vodacom forms a new investment committee on its board to deliberate specific matters, chaired by KL Shuenyane. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan oversees the signing of contracts for rural telecommunication projects, providing services to 8.5 million people. P4 (Play) in Poland launches a Smart Days promotion, offering discounts on Samsung Galaxy and Realme smartphones. Du in UAE collaborates with Samsung Electronics to inaugurate its first regional Service Collection point, offering personalized customer service support. Rakuten plans to raise JPY 332 billion (USD 2.4 billion) through a share issue to support its mobile network business in Japan. Vodafone Germany announces changes to the extra cards in its Red+ subscriptions, renaming them FamilyCard and providing separate data allowances. Sunrise in Switzerland introduces a Business Ready mobile option for small businesses, offering extra Sim cards and security services. Safaricom Foundation equips eight learning institutions and two health facilities in various Kenyan counties. Airtel Kenya introduces VoLTE service and a new 1 GB bundle, enabling clear calls on the 4G network. Masmovil and Cellnex in Spain participate in the Creta project, aimed at reducing vehicle emissions through 5G technology.