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Cablenet Expands Network To 235,000 Homes In Cyprus

Cablenet Communication Systems PLC reported €69.7 million in revenue for 2025. The company expanded its network and increased its mobile subscriber base during the year. Data show growth across mobile and broadband segments. Investments focused on network coverage and service offerings.

Revolutionizing The Digital Ecosystem

Cablenet expanded its network and updated its product offering. Services are structured around flexible plans without long-term contracts. The company introduced gigabit-speed home internet with same-day activation and a trial period. Offer targets demand for higher-speed connectivity.

Driving Mobile And Broadband Growth

The company has also executed a significant expansion in both its mobile and fixed broadband segments. Mobile subscribers grew by 9% to reach approximately 171,000, spurred by the rollout of 5G services and an inclusive 5G Unlimited portfolio featuring unlimited data, entertainment options, and international connectivity. Meanwhile, the fixed network footprint now covers 235,000 homes across Cyprus, conveying Cablenet’s ambition to deliver future-ready, high-speed connectivity for both households and businesses.

Innovative Partnerships And Premium Content

Cablenet introduced HBO content in Cyprus through a telecom partnership. Offering adds premium entertainment to bundled services. The company is expanding content alongside connectivity services. Strategy targets broader digital service adoption.

A Vision For Sustainable Growth

Chairman Nikhil Patil said the company continues to invest in the network and services. CEO Ioannis Mavridis said expansion will continue in 2026. Plans include further development of mobile and fibre infrastructure. The company also aims to expand digital services and content offerings.

payabl. Launches Click To Pay With Visa To Help Merchants Improve Checkout Conversion And Reduce Fraud

payabl. has launched Click to Pay with Visa, a new card payment experience designed to help merchants reduce checkout friction, improve authorisation rates, and deliver a faster, more secure online payment journey.

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Click to Pay replaces manual card number entry with a token-based checkout experience. Once a customer’s card is enrolled, they can complete purchases in just a few clicks, without re-entering card details. The result is a faster checkout that mirrors the ease of contactless payments in-store, while maintaining strong security standards.

For merchants, the impact is measurable. According to Visa, Click to Pay can deliver up to a 11% uplift in authorisation rates compared to manual card entry, alongside significant fraud reduction through network tokenisation. Faster checkout also helps reduce cart abandonment, particularly on mobile, where typing card details remains a major source of friction.

“With online checkout, every extra step costs conversion,” said Breno Oliveira, Chief Product Officer at payabl. “Visa Click to Pay removes one of the biggest points of friction at the moment of purchase. It helps merchants approve more legitimate transactions, reduce fraud exposure, and give customers the experience they already expect.” 

Visa Click to Pay is available through payabl. checkout, enabling merchants to activate the service without additional integration complexity. The solution works across devices and supports existing security flows, including 3D Secure where required.

“Consumers have come to expect a highly personalised, intuitive, and seamless payment experience, whether they’re buying a coffee, shopping online, or applying for a loan. Visa Click to Pay aims to meet these expectations by removing the need to manually enter card details, thus enhancing both security and the consumer experience in online card payments. With the support of network tokens, Visa Click to Pay enabled a more secure and smoother transaction process, available in many countries around the world. According to European VisaNet data, Visa Click to Pay may allow a 4.5% uplift in merchant sales, meaning a possible annual increase of €51 bn in SMB eCommerce sales in the UK and EU,” said Michael Ioannides, Country Manager, Visa Cyprus.

The launch forms part of payabl.’s broader focus on checkout optimisation, helping merchants improve conversion, approvals, and payment reliability at scale. Click to Pay with Visa is now live for eligible merchants across Europe. 

Checkout expectations are rising across Europe 

Insights from payabl.’s State of European Checkouts report underline why frictionless checkout experiences are becoming a commercial priority. The research found that consumers cite speed (46%), convenience (44%), and security (41%) as the top reasons for choosing a payment method. More than half of consumers (53%) are open to switching to newer payment methods and nearly half (48%) are open to one-click checkouts, provided the solution is backed by a trusted brand such as Visa.

“Checkout is no longer just the final step of a transaction,” said Oliveira. “It is a critical part of the overall customer experience. Our research shows that 43% of European consumers will not return to a site after a poor checkout experience. For merchants across the UK and Europe, that translates directly into lost customers and lost revenue.”

The launch forms part of payabl.’s broader focus on checkout optimisation, helping merchants improve conversion, approvals, and payment reliability at scale. Click to Pay with Visa is now live for eligible merchants across Europe.

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