Space42, Viasat and Terrestar partner to build interoperable D2D satellite network
Space42, Viasat and Canada's Terrestar Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an open interoperability framework connecting satellite constellations for global direct-to-device (D2D) and mobile-satellite services (MSS). The partnership aims to link Terrestar's planned low-Earth orbit (LEO) network, CaStar, with Equatys, a shared infrastructure platform planned by Space42 and ViaSat to advance next-generation satellite communications. The framework will enable both satellite systems a
Space42, Viasat and Terrestar partner to build interoperable D2D satellite network
Space42, Viasat and Canada's Terrestar Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an open interoperability framework connecting satellite constellations for global direct-to-device (D2D) and mobile-satellite services (MSS). The partnership aims to link Terrestar's planned low-Earth orbit (LEO) network, CaStar, with Equatys, a shared infrastructure platform planned by Space42 and ViaSat to advance next-generation satellite communications. The framework will enable both satellite systems a
Microsoft quarterly revenues up 19% as soaring Azure sales offset PC slowdown
Microsoft reported revenues for its fiscal first quarter to September up 19 percent year-on-year to USD 92.3 billion, as growth in its cloud and AI services helped offset the slowdown in the PC market. Operating profit increased 21 percent to USD 45.9 billion, and net profit jumped 32 percent to USD 36.6 billion.
Microsoft quarterly revenues up 19% as soaring Azure sales offset PC slowdown
Microsoft reported revenues for its fiscal first quarter to September up 19 percent year-on-year to USD 92.3 billion, as growth in its cloud and AI services helped offset the slowdown in the PC market. Operating profit increased 21 percent to USD 45.9 billion, and net profit jumped 32 percent to USD 36.6 billion.
Google net profit falls in Q3 as AI costs mount
Google's owner Alphabet maintained strong revenue growth in the third quarter, with sales up 25 percent year-on-year to USD 127.6 billion. The growth was led by a doubling in turnover at Google Cloud. The company's operating profit rose 30 percent over the same period to USD 40.6 billion, improving the margin to 32 percent, while net profit declined to USD 26.2 billion from USD 35.0 billion a year ago due to higher costs for AI investment and valuation losses on investments.
Google net profit falls in Q3 as AI costs mount
Samsung's Q3 profit surges to record on back of AI chip demand
Samsung Electronics reported record quarterly revenue of KRW 195.3 trillion and operating profit of KRW 107.4 trillion for the three months to 30 September, as demand for AI-related semiconductors drove growth. Revenue rose 126.9 percent year on year, while operating profit increased 783.1 percent. Net profit for Q3 came to KRW 75.13 trillion, up 514.6 percent from KRW 12.22 trillion a year earlier. The company's Device Solutions division, which includes its semiconductor businesses, recorded revenue of KRW
Samsung's Q3 profit surges to record on back of AI chip demand
Tencent, Visa partner on cross-border payments, AI-based commerce
Tencent and Visa have agreed to jointly explore cooperation in cross-border payments, AI-enabled commerce, enterprise AI and international business expansion. The agreement brings together Tencent's payment platforms and digital services with Visa's global payments network and cross-border money transfer capabilities.
Tencent, Visa partner on cross-border payments, AI-based commerce
Smith named Stack EMEA CEO
Infrastructure has appointed Jim Smith as CEO of its EMEA business, replacing interim chief Brian Cox. Smith joined the company in 2025 after working as an operating partner at Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure and has been tasked with leading the EMEA region through its next phase of expansion.
Smith named Stack EMEA CEO
Digi rolls out sales across Bpost network in Belgium
Digi Belgium has rolled out its products across the 655 post offices in Belgium. The company earlier won an exclusive contract to provide the telecom services range at Bpost outlets and has now started the sales. Customers can sign up for a subscription on the spot at the post offices.
Digi rolls out sales across Bpost network in Belgium
Kenya's Konza Technopolis secures funding agreement for data centre and smart city project
The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) CEO, John Paul Okwiri has signed a project preparation funding agreement with the public-private partnerships (PPP) project facilitation fund under the National Treasury to support the Konza cloud expansion and smart city facilities project.
Kenya's Konza Technopolis secures funding agreement for data centre and smart city project
Ethiopian minister urges telecom regulator to tie performance to public benefit
Ethiopian innovation and technology minister Frehiwot Tamru has instructed the country's communications regulator to evaluate its performance based on tangible consumer outcomes, including service quality, affordability, consumer protection and network access, rather than internal administrative metrics. The directive was issued during an evaluation of the Ethiopian Communications Authority's (ECA) five-year performance record, its first-quarter results for the current fiscal year, and preliminary planning
Ethiopian minister urges telecom regulator to tie performance to public benefit
Movistar Spain activates VoLTE and 5G SA for prepay users
Movistar Spain (Telefonica) has officially launched VoLTE (Voice-over-LTE), VoWiFi (Wi-Fi calling) and 5G SA services for its prepay customers. The operator confirmed in a short statement in its Community section that prepay users can now access the functionality by default on compatible phones, resulting in clearer and faster calls as well as the ability to access data when calling.
Movistar Spain activates VoLTE and 5G SA for prepay users
Deutsche Telekom shelves plan to merge with T-Mobile US - report
Deutsche Telekom has shelved plans to merge with its US subsidiary T-Mobile US, amid resistance from its works council, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. T-Mobile management also reportedly oppose the proposal to unite the companies under a single holding company, saying certain of its shareholders are against the idea.
