Cyta Wins Five Ookla Mobile Network Awards In Cyprus

Telecommunications provider Cyta has once again solidified its leading position in Cyprus, securing five major distinctions from Ookla on Wednesday for the second time in 2025.

Performance Across Key Areas

The awards reflect Cyta’s performance across several mobile network metrics, including speed, video streaming quality, and gaming performance.

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According to Ookla data collected through the Speedtest by Ookla platform, Cyta recorded the highest overall mobile speeds in Cyprus. The company has now been ranked the fastest mobile network in the country for the fifth consecutive year based on user measurement data.

Award-Winning Distinctions

Cyta received the Fastest Mobile Network award as well as the Best Mobile Network distinction, which is based on Ookla’s Connectivity Score. This score combines indicators such as Speed Score, Web Browsing Score, and Video Streaming Score. The company also received the Fastest 5G Network award, reflecting the performance of its 5G infrastructure.

Additional recognitions included Best Mobile Video Experience, awarded for video streaming performance, and Best Mobile Gaming Experience, which evaluates factors such as latency and network responsiveness.

Strategic Implications for Digital Evolution

Cyta Chief Commercial Officer George Metzakis said the results reflect improvements in network performance across different user activities, including calls, data usage, streaming services, and online gaming. The awards highlight the role of mobile network performance in supporting digital services and connectivity across Cyprus.

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Cyprus Introduces €200 Million Support Measures To Cut Energy And Food Costs

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 27, 2026

Comprehensive Relief Measures For A Resilient Economy

The government of Cyprus introduced support measures exceeding €200 million to reduce household expenses and support key sectors. The package targets energy costs, food prices, tourism and agriculture. Measures come in response to rising costs and supply pressures. Implementation begins in April and May 2026.

Energy And Fiscal Reforms

The government will reduce VAT on electricity for households to 5% from May 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The measure is expected to lower energy bills. Special consumption tax on transport fuels will decrease by 8.33 cents per liter between April and June 2026. Policy targets fuel-related costs.

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Broadening The Zero VAT Initiative

Authorities will expand the list of products with zero VAT. Meat, poultry and fish will be included from April 1 to September 30, 2026. Existing zero-VAT categories already include fruits and vegetables. The government also decided not to introduce a green tax on fuels, avoiding an additional cost of about 9 cents per liter.

Sector-Specific Supports

The package includes a 30% wage subsidy for hotel employees for April 2026. Measure supports tourism businesses during the early season. Support for airlines aims to maintain connectivity with key destinations. The agriculture sector will receive subsidies covering 15% of costs for fertilizers and supplies in April and May.

Economic Stability, National Security

President Nikos Christodoulidis said economic stability remains a priority for the government. He noted that growth, fiscal balance and inflation trends support current policy decisions. Statement links economic policy with broader national priorities. The government continues to monitor external risks.

Ensuring Consumer Protection

Furthermore, the government has mandated rigorous market oversight and intensified inspections to prevent exploitative pricing during this period of economic intervention. This proactive stance ensures that the benefits of the measures directly serve the citizens without unintended inflationary impacts.

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