Nokia sales growth strengthens in Q3 while restructuring costs weigh on margins, cash flow
Nokia reported solid growth for the third quarter, led by demand for its IP networking products as well as increase in mobile network sales. Total revenues increased 10 percent year-on-year to EUR 5.15 billion and rose 9 percent on an organic basis. Adjusted operating profit jumped 35 percent to EUR 605 million, and Nokia said it was on track to meet its full-year target for a higher margin.
Nokia sales growth strengthens in Q3 while restructuring costs weigh on margins, cash flow
Nokia reported solid growth for the third quarter, led by demand for its IP networking products as well as increase in mobile network sales. Total revenues increased 10 percent year-on-year to EUR 5.15 billion and rose 9 percent on an organic basis. Adjusted operating profit jumped 35 percent to EUR 605 million, and Nokia said it was on track to meet its full-year target for a higher margin.
Meta ordered to pay USD 25 bln to New Mexico for Facebook privacy violations
Meta must pay the US state of New Mexico USD 25 billion after a jury found the company liable for deceiving users about privacy on Facebook. Facebook's deception was intentional and executives consistently misled users about how the platform worked, according to the ruling issued by state district court judge reported by AP.
Meta ordered to pay USD 25 bln to New Mexico for Facebook privacy violations
Meta must pay the US state of New Mexico USD 25 billion after a jury found the company liable for deceiving users about privacy on Facebook. Facebook's deception was intentional and executives consistently misled users about how the platform worked, according to the ruling issued by state district court judge reported by AP.
Apple ordered to open iOS to rival app stores in Australia
Apple must allow rival app distribution channels and alternative in-app payment systems on iOS devices in Australia after the Federal Court ordered changes to its App Store rules, following findings that the company misused its market power. Most of the changes are due to take effect on 1 March 2027, although Apple can seek an extension to 3 May.
Apple ordered to open iOS to rival app stores in Australia
Spanish FTTH lines up 64,000 to 18.4 mln in August, led by Digi and Movistar
The total number of fixed broadband lines in Spain reached 20.1 million in August 2026, up from 19.3 million a year earlier and equivalent to over 40 lines per 100 inhabitants, according to latest official monthly update from sector watchdog CNMC. Fibre to the home (FTTH) connections drove the growth, rising over 1 million year on year and around 64,000 sequentially to reach 18.4 million, nearly 92 percent of the fixed broadband total.
Spanish FTTH lines up 64,000 to 18.4 mln in August, led by Digi and Movistar
Asiacell signs sales partnership with Samsung
Iraqi telecom operator Asiacell and Samsung have signed a partnership to expand access to mobile devices and services across Iraq for both consumers and businesses. Through this collaboration, Samsung devices will be integrated into Asiacell's consumer and enterprise channels with tailored purchasing programs designed for added flexibility.
Asiacell signs sales partnership with Samsung
Portuguese regulator to reject Echostar spectrum lease to SpaceX
Portugal's telecommunications regulator, Anacom, has issued a draft decision to reject EchoStar Mobile's request to temporarily lease its 2 GHz radio spectrum rights to SpaceX. The proposed lease involved the 1995–2010 MHz and 2185–2200 MHz sub-bands for mobile satellite services in national territory. The decision is currently open for public consultation and stakeholder input through 4 November 2026.
Portuguese regulator to reject Echostar spectrum lease to SpaceX
Zain and Ooredoo close deal to merge towers in Qatar and Kuwait
Zain Group and Ooredoo Group announced the first closing of their landmark regional tower transaction, establishing a jointly owned infrastructure platform with equal 50 percent stakes held by each group. This initial closing integrates the tower portfolios of Zain Kuwait (ITK) and Ooredoo Qatar (Al Abraj), bringing approximately 4,000 towers under the unified platform.
Zain and Ooredoo close deal to merge towers in Qatar and Kuwait
Vodafone launches 10th Generation Next competition in Greece
The Vodafone Foundation has launched the 10th edition of its Panhellenic Generation Next Competition, focusing this year on digital wellbeing in the age of artificial intelligence. The competition aims to encourage secondary school students in Greece to develop technology-based solutions that promote the safe and responsible use of digital services and the internet.
Vodafone launches 10th Generation Next competition in Greece
Mexico tops 80% of mandatory mobile line registration total
Mexico's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) announced that 96.35 million of the country's mobile lines had been successfully registered on 18 October, equivalent to 80.3 percent of the total. In the latest phase of the mandatory registration process launched earlier this year, around 9.93 million prepaid lines ending in 4 were linked to an individual or business by 15 October, around 88 percent of the estimated total.
Mexico tops 80% of mandatory mobile line registration total
Majdalani named Lenovo LatAm president
Lenovo has appointed Diego Majdalani as senior vice president and president for Latin America, effective 12 October. Majdalani brings more than 25 years of technology industry experience, most recently as president of channels for international markets at Dell Technologies, where he spent 17 years. He succeeds Sergio Buniac, who recently led Lenovo's Latin American operations after a 30-year career at Motorola, a Lenovo Group company.
Majdalani named Lenovo LatAm president
Italy's Ehiweb Mobile launches 5G range on TIM network
Italian MVNO Ehiweb Mobile, a brand of Bologna-based ISP Ehinet, has officially launched its first 5G plans on the Telecom Italia (TIM) network in partnership with Noitel (Retelit) and technical aggregator Plintron. As a result, new and existing customers with compatible phones can now access speeds of up to 2 Gbps (download) and 300 Mbps (upload).
