Nexfibre declines to offer remedies for Netomnia takeover competition concerns
The shareholders of UK wholesale fibre network operator Nexfibre - Liberty Global, Telefonica and InfraVia - have declined to submit a remedies package to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to address the regulator's concerns about Nexfibre's proposed takeover of Netomnia. The Nexfibre shareholders insist that the CMA's interim report is "fundamentally flawed", with its findings based on "counterfactuals that do not reflect the commercial and financial reality of the UK fibre market".
Nexfibre declines to offer remedies for Netomnia takeover competition concerns
The shareholders of UK wholesale fibre network operator Nexfibre - Liberty Global, Telefonica and InfraVia - have declined to submit a remedies package to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to address the regulator's concerns about Nexfibre's proposed takeover of Netomnia. The Nexfibre shareholders insist that the CMA's interim report is "fundamentally flawed", with its findings based on "counterfactuals that do not reflect the commercial and financial reality of the UK fibre market".
Telefonica and Nos to jointly develop defence connectivity services
Telefonica and Portuguese operator Nos have signed an MoU to jointly develop advanced connectivity, secure communications and digital services for European defence and security applications. The agreement follows a year of cooperation and was signed during REPMUS 26 (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems), an international exercise focused on unmanned maritime systems and emerging technologies.
Telefonica and Nos to jointly develop defence connectivity services
Telefonica and Portuguese operator Nos have signed an MoU to jointly develop advanced connectivity, secure communications and digital services for European defence and security applications. The agreement follows a year of cooperation and was signed during REPMUS 26 (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems), an international exercise focused on unmanned maritime systems and emerging technologies.
Tele2 narrows FY profit growth range after Q3 slowdown
Tele2 has narrowed its forecast range for annual growth in underlying EBITDAaL after a slowdown in the third quarter. The Swedish operator said Q3 revenue rose by 2.16 percent to SEK 7.60 billion, and end-user service revenue increased 2.19 percent to SEK 5.73 billion, driven by growth across all operations. Underlying EBITDAaL fell by 0.34 percent to SEK 3.15 billion and rose 2.84 percent year-on-year on an organic basis, slowing from around 8 percent organic growth in the first half of 2026.
Tele2 narrows FY profit growth range after Q3 slowdown
Ericsson extends Singtel contract and announces Swedish research pact with Singapore's NTU
Singtel and Ericsson have agreed a five-year contract extending the cooperation announced in March this year with a longer-term plan to advance Singapore's 5G capabilities and accelerate use of AI-native applications to improve connectivity for businesses and consumers. The announcement coincides with a Singaporean state visit to Sweden at which a cooperation pact on "trusted and innovative technologies" was signed at Ericsson's HQ in the presence of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Singaporean president Tharman Sh
Ericsson extends Singtel contract and announces Swedish research pact with Singapore's NTU
Germany cooperates with Nvidia to advance physical AI
The German government signed a joint declaration of intent with Nvidia to cooperate to advance cutting-edge AI models for physical AI. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Invest in Germany summit organised by the government to attract investors. Through the agreement with Nvidia, the governments intend to "systematically bring industrial AI into widespread use and to establish a state-of-the-art industrial AI ecosystem in Europe."
Germany cooperates with Nvidia to advance physical AI
Camtel and Socadel sign deal on infrastructure sharing
Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) and the Cameroon Electricity Corporation / Societe Camerounaise de l'Electricite (Socadel) signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the pooling of their respective networks and infrastructure. The agreement outlines the shared commitment of both companies to examine infrastructure sharing as a strategy to maximize current investments, control deployment costs, and ultimately enhance service delivery for end-users.
Camtel and Socadel sign deal on infrastructure sharing
Tele2 Latvia's revenues up 6% in 9 months
Tele2 Latvia announced that its revenues reached EUR 143.9 million in January to September of this year, up by 5.7 percent year-on-year, and the operator invested EUR 13.4 million in the period. According to parent company Tele2's quarterly report, underlying EBITDAaL increased 10 percent in the nine months and was up 5 percent in the third quarter. This increase was driven by growth in revenue from end-user services and cost optimisation.
Tele2 Latvia's revenues up 6% in 9 months
Center3 picks Epsilon Telecom to expand IX access across Saudi Arabia
Center3, a Middle East digital infrastructure provider, appointed Epsilon Telecommunications as the official reseller for Center3's Internet Exchange (one-IX) platform. The partnership is part of Center3's efforts to make Saudi Arabia a global digital connectivity hub. Through the agreement, global networks, cloud providers, content aggregators, and digital service providers can access and peer across Center3's IX platforms in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam via Epsilon's international connectivity platform.
Center3 picks Epsilon Telecom to expand IX access across Saudi Arabia
Swisscom hires new head of Business Customers from A1
Swisscom has appointed Martin Resel as the new Head of Business Customers, effective 01 February 2027. Resel currently serves as Deputy CEO and CCO Enterprise at A1, responsible for the company's B2B business in Austria, but announced earlier this month that he would step down in January. Resel succeeds Urs Lehner, who has been at the helm of Swisscom's B2B business for almost ten years. He will also join the Executive Committee of Swisscom in Switzerland.
Swisscom hires new head of Business Customers from A1
Ethio Telecom eyes diaspora to unlock new revenue streams
Ethio Telecom's partnership with the Grand African Run in the United States highlights a strategic push to deepen ties with Ethiopians abroad as the telecom operator seeks new revenue streams beyond traditional connectivity. The state-owned operator sponsored the eighth edition of the annual event, held in Alexandria, Virginia, on 10 October. By bringing together members of the African diaspora for a sporting and cultural celebration, the gathering provided Ethio Telecom with a high-visibility platform to b
Ethio Telecom eyes diaspora to unlock new revenue streams
Starlink Mobile connects 11 mln people across Veon's markets
Veon and Starlink Mobile announced that more than 11 million unique Veon customers have connected to the Starlink direct-to-device service at least once in locations where cell signal cannot reach. Veon customers can use satellite-ready apps, share location, and send messages via apps and SMS on their existing LTE compatible phones.
