Last day in telecoms Intracom Telecom (Greece) has signed a contract with the Hellenic Coast Guard to implement a Command & Control software platform for verifying travel documents and biometric data. The platform will be customised specifically for the Coast Guard's needs. Sercomm (Philippines) opened a new eco-friendly factory center for wireless telecommunication devices in Calamba. With a PHP 2.5 billion investment, it aims to create 5,000 jobs and become a regional hub serving North America and Southeast Asia markets. Ucom (Armenia) signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Croatian ICT company Ericsson Nikola Tesla to upgrade Ucom's mobile network, introducing a new model of environmental responsibility with reduced energy consumption and carbon footprint. TikTok introduces new monetisation features to encourage video creators to use augmented reality and 3D effects, offering higher average gross revenue for qualified video views and a USD 6 million Effect Creator Rewards fund to incentivise creators. Opensignal reports that average 5G download speeds in Brazilian state capitals surpass 250 Mbps, with Porto Alegre, Teresina, Curitiba, Florianopolis, and Brasília leading the way. 5G availability in Brazil's capitals varies from 5.8% to 14.8%. Paratus Namibia has started branding partnerships with local shops in Windhoek to advertise and sell its LTE services. The independently owned stores are strategically located in the heart of the community, providing an affordable billboard. ACSI survey shows US customer satisfaction with mobile services improved 1% YoY. Value MVNOs led with a score of 77, while mobile network operators and full-service MVNOs scored 74 each. Apple and Samsung topped customer satisfaction for 5G phones. Lyca Mobile (UK) is launching its eSIM service, becoming one of the first MVNOs to offer this service to UK customers. The digital SIM cards are compatible with a range of new smartphones, making it easier for customers to switch between networks. Apple previewed new accessibility features for its iOS devices, including Assistive Access, Live Speech, Personal Voice, and Detection Mode in Magnifier. The features aim to improve user experience for individuals with cognitive, vision, hearing, or mobility disabilities. ACT calls for urgent action to address South Africa's worsening power situation. Members include Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, Cell C, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, and Rain. The association has suggested providing diesel rebates to ease the burden on commercial operations.