DE-CIX sees record internet traffic with GTA VI pre-downloads
DE-CIX has reported record global traffic across its Internet Exchanges as gamers started pre-downloading the new GTA VI game from 10 November, ahead of its official release on 19 November. DE-CIX said traffic at its Frankfurt IX reached 22.30 Tbps at 8.20pm CET on Tuesday 10 November, beating the record set in January 2026 by 19.06 percent. Traffic reached a record 33.01 Tbps across DE-CIX's global Internet Exchange network.
DE-CIX sees record internet traffic with GTA VI pre-downloads
DE-CIX has reported record global traffic across its Internet Exchanges as gamers started pre-downloading the new GTA VI game from 10 November, ahead of its official release on 19 November. DE-CIX said traffic at its Frankfurt IX reached 22.30 Tbps at 8.20pm CET on Tuesday 10 November, beating the record set in January 2026 by 19.06 percent. Traffic reached a record 33.01 Tbps across DE-CIX's global Internet Exchange network.
FCC blocks eight providers for robocall traceback violations
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned eight voice service providers from connecting to US networks for violating robocall rules. Specifically, the companies failed to respond to multiple traceback requests, which are used to determine the origins of illegal robocall traffic. All operators working in the US must respond to these requests within 24 hours. All providers operating on US networks have two days from 13 November 2026 to stop accepting traffic from these blocked companies.
FCC blocks eight providers for robocall traceback violations
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned eight voice service providers from connecting to US networks for violating robocall rules. Specifically, the companies failed to respond to multiple traceback requests, which are used to determine the origins of illegal robocall traffic. All operators working in the US must respond to these requests within 24 hours. All providers operating on US networks have two days from 13 November 2026 to stop accepting traffic from these blocked companies.
U-wifi appoints new advisor to Board of Directors
U-wifi, US-based 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) internet provider, has appointed Charlie Vogt to the Board of Directors. Vogt is a former five-time technology CEO and Managing Director at investment banking and advisory company Bowen, and his broadband expertise and insights will support the company's growth and advertising business model. U-wifi's FreeU platform allows subscribers to watch short ads in exchange for credit toward their monthly service.
U-wifi appoints new advisor to Board of Directors
Onecom launches full-fibre broadband on OneHub portal through APFN
Onecom Partners has announced the launch of full-fibre broadband on its OneHub portal in the UK, through a new integration with the Aquila wholesale platform of AllPoints Fibre Networks (APFN). This comes six months after Onecom announced a partnership agreement with APFN. Onecom also plans to make its full service offering, including cyber and voice, available to AFPN partners from early-2027.
Onecom launches full-fibre broadband on OneHub portal through APFN
Kazakhtelecom to open credit line with Citibank for at least KZT 73 bln
Kazakhstan national operator Kazakhtelecom has approved an agreement with Citibank Europe to establish a non-binding credit line for trade finance, reports Profit.kz. The value of this facility will be at least 10 percent of the telecommunications company's equity.
Kazakhtelecom to open credit line with Citibank for at least KZT 73 bln
Marguerite to support Swan acquisition of Slovanet
The fund Marguerite, shareholder of Slovak operator Swan, confirmed that it will provide additional capital to Swan to facilitate the acquisition of Slovanet, reports Zive.sk. Swan, which operates the mobile operator 4ka, plans to acquire its competitor Slovanet. The companies signed a purchase agreement on 08 September, however, the final completion of the deal is not expected until early 2027. The investment from Marguerite could also result in a shift in the Swan's ownership structure, with the foreign i
Marguerite to support Swan acquisition of Slovanet
Vivo provides fastest fixed download speeds in top Brazilian cities
Opensignal's November Fixed Broadband Experience report shows that Vivo achieved the fastest download speeds in all 10 major cities measured in Brazil, winning outright in seven and sharing the top spot in Brasilia and Goiania (with TIM) and Recife (in a four-way tie with TIM, Dtel, and Claro). Nio demonstrated strong multi-device household stability, securing outright wins in Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba, alongside joint victories in Belo Horizonte and Goiania. TIM dominated single-device task reliability,
Vivo provides fastest fixed download speeds in top Brazilian cities
Boost Mobile offers Fairphone modular handset to customers
US mobile carrier Boost Mobile, an EchoStar company, has signed an agreement with Fairphone to offer the new Fairphone Gen 6+ smartphone to customers, becoming the handset maker's first US carrier partnership. The device supports the Right-to-Repair movement by providing modular hardware that is easily repaired.
Boost Mobile offers Fairphone modular handset to customers
InCoax to proceed with SEK 45 mln rights issue following EGM approval
InCoax Networks has secured shareholder approvals allowing the SEK 45 million rights issue it announced in October to go ahead. An EGM held on 13 November resulting in formal backing for a preferential issue of share rights with a subscription price of SEK 0.01. Under the terms, existing InCoax investor Saugatuck has agreed to subscribe for at least 24.5 percent of the rights issue. Its contribution would be set off against an outstanding claim worth up to SEK 15 million.
InCoax to proceed with SEK 45 mln rights issue following EGM approval
Azerbaijan and UK to expand cooperation in AI and digital governance
Azerbaijan and the UK intend to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital governance, scientific research and innovation. This is stipulated in the joint declaration on strategic partnership between the two countries, signed by Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev and UK prime minister Andy Burnham in Dublin on 12 November. The participants plan to promote partnerships between universities, research institutions and industry, as well as cooperation in emerging technologies and life sciences.
Azerbaijan and UK to expand cooperation in AI and digital governance
O! adds 30 channels to O!TV app
Kyrgyzstan operator Nur Telecom, trading under the O! brand, has added 30 new, mainly Russian channels to its O!TV Premium package. The package includes 240 channels, with no change in the subscription rate at KGS 9 per day. The service can be used on up to five devices, and subscribers of the operator are not charged for the internet traffic.
