Singapore considers penalties against Simba over alleged spectrum breaches
Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has issued a notice requiring mobile operator Simba Telecom to explain why regulatory findings and sanctions should not be imposed over alleged unauthorised spectrum use and other compliance issues. Tuas Limited, Simba's Australian-listed parent company, said that its subsidiary had received the notice on 23 October. IMDA has not reached any conclusions on the allegations or decided what action, if any, to take. Simba must respond by 16 November.
Singapore considers penalties against Simba over alleged spectrum breaches
Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has issued a notice requiring mobile operator Simba Telecom to explain why regulatory findings and sanctions should not be imposed over alleged unauthorised spectrum use and other compliance issues. Tuas Limited, Simba's Australian-listed parent company, said that its subsidiary had received the notice on 23 October. IMDA has not reached any conclusions on the allegations or decided what action, if any, to take. Simba must respond by 16 November.
The week in telecom: European telcos take on satellite market, Nvidia rekindles AI RAN hopes
Europe's telcos have decided to take a shot at the satellite market, as the prospects of SpaceX entering the mobile market continue to weigh on minds. Nvidia came to Europe to show off its latest AI RAN advances, with much support from Nokia, while TP-Link is moving production to the US to avoid more bans on foreign suppliers. Meta shrugged off another billion-dollar lawsuit with plans to keep Mark Zuckerberg in charge.
The week in telecom: European telcos take on satellite market, Nvidia rekindles AI RAN hopes
Europe's telcos have decided to take a shot at the satellite market, as the prospects of SpaceX entering the mobile market continue to weigh on minds. Nvidia came to Europe to show off its latest AI RAN advances, with much support from Nokia, while TP-Link is moving production to the US to avoid more bans on foreign suppliers. Meta shrugged off another billion-dollar lawsuit with plans to keep Mark Zuckerberg in charge.
Vodafone Qatar 9-month net profit jumps 24%
Vodafone Qatar has reported that its net profit rose by 23.7 percent year-on-year to QAR 611 million in the first nine months of 2026. It said the performance highlights the strength of its diversified portfolio, driven by revenue growth in every core service segment, including mobility, managed services, fixed broadband, Internet of Things (IoT) and wholesale, alongside disciplined cost management and strong cash generation. Service revenue increased by 8.1 percent to QAR 2.4 billion and total revenue grew
Vodafone Qatar 9-month net profit jumps 24%
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure changes name to Corilis
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure announced plans to change its name to Corilis Digital Infrastructure Limited, subject to approval by shareholders at a meeting planned for 11 November. The move follows a similar change at its main investment manager.
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure changes name to Corilis
Telefonica's Titan Connect tops 800 B2B customers
Telefonica said its Titan Connect product has reached more than 800 business customers in Spain just nine months after its launch. Aimed at businesses and public bodies, the system is designed to maintain communications and critical services during outages and other disruptions. It combines standalone 5G, fibre and satellite connectivity with cloud and edge computing, AI-based observability, automation, power supply options and round-the-clock security management.
Telefonica's Titan Connect tops 800 B2B customers
Beeline Russia launches MVNO for football club Arsenal Tula
Russian operator Beeline and the football club Arsenal Tula announced the launch of a joint mobile communications project based on a "Smart MVNO" solution from Beeline. Fans of the club can now obtain SIMs branded by Arsenal and use them for mobile services. SIMs can be acquired and registered at the official Arsenal shop located at the club's home pitch. Moving forward, the partners also plan to offer SIM sales and activation directly during the team's home matches.
Beeline Russia launches MVNO for football club Arsenal Tula
Telia Lithuania insures infrastructure against political risks
Telia Lithuania has expanded its property insurance coverage so 56 of its most critical sites in Lithuania are now covered for up to EUR 50 million against damage resulting from sabotage, acts of terrorism, military drones, malicious damage, and other risks associated with political conflicts.To strengthen its preparedness for geopolitical risks, the company has selected Lietuvos Draudimas as its insurance partner. This coverage complements the infrastructure protection measures already in place at Telia. S
Telia Lithuania insures infrastructure against political risks
Brazil's Sky and Giga+ in merger talks - report
Waiken, the owner of operators Sky and Zaaz in Brazil, and Eb Capital, owner of the Giga+ group, are negotiating a merger of their broadband and audiovisual businesses, reported O Estado de Sao Paulo citing three different sources. Combining Sky's satellite and video streaming assets and Zaaz's footprint with Giga+'s 1.3 million fibre subscribers would create a telecom company serving 1.8 million customers across Brazil. The merger would strengthen their position as a converged operator to compete with the
Brazil's Sky and Giga+ in merger talks - report
MultiChoice to remove JimJam from DStv channel lineup in November
MultiChoice will remove AMC Networks International's preschool channel JimJam from DStv on 11 November, concluding its carriage on the platform after approximately thirteen years. The channel originally launched on DStv in November 2013. While the television operator confirmed the removal, it did not disclose a specific reason, noting only that it continuously reviews and refines its channel portfolio. Subscribers affected by the change are being directed to alternative children's networks, such as PlayRoom
MultiChoice to remove JimJam from DStv channel lineup in November
MTS closes order book on RUB 30 bln bond issue
Russian operator MTS announced the completion of the placement of its 003R-04 series exchange-traded bonds, with a final issuance volume of RUB 30 billion. The company said that strong demand for the new issue resulted in a significantly oversubscribed order book, allowing the company to triple the issuance volume and reduce the spread over the key policy rate to 1.45 percent. The technical placement is scheduled for 27 October on the Moscow Exchange. The funds raised will be used to refinance the company's
MTS closes order book on RUB 30 bln bond issue
Ooredoo Kuwait Group revenue growth slows to 2% in Q3
Ooredoo Kuwait Group reported revenues up 2 percent year-on-year to KWD 211 million in the third quarter ended September, with growth slowing from 8 percent in the first half of the year. Quarterly EBITDA increased by 8 percent to KWD 90 million, reflecting an EBITDA margin of 43 percent. However, net profit declined by 10 percent to KWD 24 million. The group concluded the quarter with 29.1 million customers, marking a 7 percent increase from 27.3 million a year earlier and over 1 million more than the 28 m
