Ovzon receives SEK 39 mln follow-on order from NATO customer
GLOBAL 09:40

Ovzon receives SEK 39 mln follow-on order from NATO customer

Ovzon has announced a supplementary order worth SEK 39 million from its newest NATO customer for more mobile satellite terminals to operate on the existing satellite service. Deliveries will be made during the fourth quarter of 2026 and first quarter of 2027. CEO Per Noren said that sovereign control through end-to-end systems over space-based infrastructure continues to be prioritised as the operational necessity.

Dhiraagu runs TikTok contest with chance to win iPhone 18 Pro Max
MALDIVES 09:31

Dhiraagu runs TikTok contest with chance to win iPhone 18 Pro Max

Maldivian operator Dhiraagu has announced a contest on TikTok, offering the opportunity to win an iPhone 18 Pro Max in burgundy. Entry requires participants to follow the account, comment on the main campaign post tagging two friends, and ensure both tagged people are also following the page. Entries are open until 04 November.

TDF tests limits of fibre links in indoor mobile coverage projects
FRANCE 09:26

TDF tests limits of fibre links in indoor mobile coverage projects

French infrastructure operator TDF has shared the results of a laboratory testing campaign carried out in collaboration with its technical partner Aginode. The joint research focuses on a 5G-ready indoor antenna system integrating a BTS Hotel. In this architecture, fibre optic is used to link the antennas to a separate technical facility that centralises mobile network equipment so that it can be shared by multiple telecom operators. Testing was carried out to establish how far radio equipment can be placed

Onecom sees strong demand for AI agent workforce platform
UNITED KINGDOM 09:26

Onecom sees strong demand for AI agent workforce platform

Onecom, UK business communications technology provider, has reported AI revenue growth of 1,366 percent over the last six months following the introduction of Onecom Halo, a managed AI agent workforce for customer operations, in April 2026. Onecom expects quarterly AI revenue to double in Q4 2026 as it continues to provide customers with AI-enabled solutions. 

FCC applies Covered List ban on video transmission devices with HiSilicon chip
GLOBAL 09:18

FCC applies Covered List ban on video transmission devices with HiSilicon chip

The Federal Communications Commission said it has blocked two electronic devices, a dashboard camera and wireless video transmitter, over their potential to enable Chinese spyware. Both devices have been added to the FCC's Covered List, which prevents their manufacturers from importing, marketing or selling them in the US. The devices use a chipset from Shenzhen-based vendor HiSilicon with an embedded visual AI algorithm able to discern human facial features in broader video surveillance use cases.

Openreach, Lightsonic help Portsmouth Water detect leaks
UNITED KINGDOM 09:17

Openreach, Lightsonic help Portsmouth Water detect leaks

Portsmouth Water is working with Lightsonic to deploy advanced leak detection across its UK network using the Openreach full-fibre network. The technology uses fibre-optic cables running alongside water pipes to detect the sound of leaks, helping to identify and repair them as quickly as possible. The new technology will be rolled out from December 2026 as the water company prepares its network for the colder, winter season. 

UAE Cyber Security Council selects Shory as official cybersecurity provider
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 09:16

UAE Cyber Security Council selects Shory as official cybersecurity provider

UAE Cyber Security Council has selected insurance technology company Shory as an official cybersecurity provider. The partnership creates a platform to share expertise, enhance threat readiness, and coordinate swift responses to emerging cyber risks. Shory will contribute its specialist technical capabilities and support broader knowledge and threat intelligence sharing.

Russian small data centres market forecast to triple by 2030
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:15

Russian small data centres market forecast to triple by 2030

Over 450 modular data centres (MDCs), including up to 50 racks each, currently operate in Russia, according to a study from J'son & Partners Consulting. In 2025, revenues on the Russian MDC market reached RUB 4.4 billion, and this figure is expected to reach RUB 14.2 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.8 percent.

Zamix enters Brazilian mobile market with 4G and 5G service
BRAZIL 09:14

Zamix enters Brazilian mobile market with 4G and 5G service

Brazilian regional ISP Zamix has expanded beyond fixed broadband into the mobile market, launching 4G and 5G connectivity as a MVNO.Using the network infrastructure of iez! telecom, Zamix debuted its mobile service in Valenva, Rio de Janeiro, with plans to expand next to Volta Redonda.

M.Video says foldable smartphone sales up 24% in year to date
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:12

M.Video says foldable smartphone sales up 24% in year to date

Sales of foldable smartphones in Russia totaled around 96,000 units in January to September this year, according to figures from the mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video. Revenues amounted to RUB 9.78 billion. Sales in units increased by 23.7 percent year-on-year, and revenues grew by 20.4 percent.

Brazilian Court approves restructuring plan for Oi subsidiary Tahto
BRAZIL 09:11

Brazilian Court approves restructuring plan for Oi subsidiary Tahto

The 7th Corporate Court of Rio de Janeiro has approved the judicial reorganisation plan for Tahto, a customer support and network maintenance subsidiary fully owned by Oi, reported O Estado de Sao Paulo. The approval follows unanimous creditor class support on 29 September. Under the court order, Tahto will operate under judicial oversight for two years, fulfil its payment obligations, and provide tax compliance certificates within 90 days. The ruling also permits preparations for the future sale of the hiv

T2 leads 5G network roll-out in Russia - Roskomnadzor
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:09

T2 leads 5G network roll-out in Russia - Roskomnadzor

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, has deployed the most 5G base stations to date, with a total of 4,093 sites. That is 3,222 more than its closest competitor, according to a study from the federal telecommunications regulator Roskomnadzor. T2 accounts for nearly 70 percent of the 5G infrastructure deployed by the "big four" operators.

RWANDA 09:06

Airtel Rwanda to provide career training under MoU with National Cyber Security Authority

Airtel Rwanda and the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) have signed a memorandum of understanding under which the operator will host career guidance masterclasses in cybersecurity. It will provide practical industry insights, outline employer expectations and enable students to make informed academic and career choices in the cybersecurity sector. The partnership will also open internship and career pathways that expose CyberHub students to real-world corporate operations.

MARSHALL ISLANDS 09:04

USTDA supports mobile network upgrade on Marshall Islands

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has signed an agreement with the Marshall Islands National Telecoms Authority (MINTA) to fund a feasibility study into upgrade the islands' mobile network into a next-generation 4G/5G network. The USTDA has previously supported a similar upgrade programme in Palau to deploy a nationwide 4G/5G network, with three US suppliers selected for this project.

ITALY 09:04

Italy's Asstel urges industrial policy to ease telecoms investment squeeze

Italy's telecommunications industry group Asstel has renewed its call for an industrial policy that recognises telecommunications as a strategic sector on the grounds that operators' margins are being almost entirely consumed by network investment. In 2025, including projects funded by operators and later reimbursed through public money, the gap between EBITDA and capital expenditure is expected to reach just EUR 200 million, according to Asstel's 2026 Telecommunications Supply Chain Report, presented in Ro

BRAZIL 08:56

OpenHealth5G project in Brazil tests new tools for emergency response

The OpenHealth5G initiative, part of the OpenRAN@Brasil project, is testing 5G network capabilities across a multi-institutional framework in Porto Alegre. Utilising the MetroPOA metropolitan network and RNP's PoP-RS infrastructure, the project distributes network components to evaluate two core health use cases requiring real-time interaction and low latency. It connects first responders at accident scenes via high-resolution video, microphones and 5G-integrated portable medical tools (e.g., ultrasounds an

ZAMBIA 08:56

Airtel Zambia MD discusses economic growth agenda with finance minister

Airtel Zambia managing director Hussam Baday and a corporate delegation have met with finance minister Situmbeko Musokotwane to discuss strengthening collaboration to advance national economic transformation objectives. Talks centered on identifying opportunities to accelerate financial inclusion, expand access to digital financial services, and enable more Zambians to participate meaningfully in the economy.

PORTUGAL 08:55

Portuguese antitrust warns spectrum licence renewals may limit competition

The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has cautioned that automatically renewing radio spectrum rights for incumbent operators Meo, Nos and Vodafone severely restricts market expansion opportunities for Digi and potential new entrants, reported Executive Digest. According to the AdC, existing spectrum access is heavily concentrated among the top three operators, leaving newer players like Digi with a significantly limited position, particularly in critical low-band frequencies. Also, renewing all licens

INDIA 08:53

STT GDC to host Neysa AI infra at Noida data centre with capacity for 9,000 GPUs

Data centre operator STT GDC India will host AI cloud provider Neysa's GPU infrastructure and Velocis AI cloud platform at its STT Noida 2 facility in Noida, India. The first phase of the deployment is designed to support up to 9,000 GPUs, targeting high-density AI training and inference workloads. The infrastructure is expected to go live in the first quarter of 2027 and will serve Indian enterprises, startups and international customers running AI workloads.

SOUTH AFRICA 08:52

MTN forms distribution partnership with Western Cape taxis

MTN MoMo has formed a partnership with the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in the Western Cape. Santaco Western Cape will operate as a mobile money agent, business prepaid reseller and enterprise content partner, distributing telecom and financial services directly to taxi operators, drivers, rank vendors and surrounding communities. The aim is to provide participating taxi businesses with new revenue streams through the retail and distribution of MTN products and services.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:49

Rostelecom introduces smart intercom stickers

Russian national operator Rostelecom announced that the Rostelecom.Key platform has a new access control tool for apartment building entrances: intercom stickers. These serve as a replacement for traditional magnetic keys, offering greater convenience and a more compact design, they can be affixed to a smartphone, a keychain, or any other item that a person carries with them at all times. To open the building entrance, one simply needs to tap the sticker against the intercom panel.

SLOVENIA 08:48

Slovenian competition regulator leans against Telemach takeover of T2 - report

The Slovenian Competition Agency (AVK) is leaning towards opposing Telemach's full acquisition of T-2, Dnevnik reported. A summary of the unreleased market analysis from AVK highlights the risks to competition, with merging the second and fourth largest operators leaving only three mobile network operators in Slovenia. The increased market concentration could drive potential price hikes and reduce switching options. In the current form the regulator is unlikely to allow the deal to proceed, unless the compa

EUROPE 08:42

Why soil info matters for fiber network management

Understanding soil and ground conditions around fiber networks is important for network construction and maintenance. But for fiber network owners, the real value comes from connecting that information to the infrastructure they manage. Having relevant environmental data available alongside network assets, routes and other documentation means operators can make better informed decisions about potential risks in advance.

SWITZERLAND 08:42

Sunrise reduces redundancies to 358 in business reorganisation

Swiss operator Sunrise said it will implement 358 redundancies as part of the reorganisation of its business operations. The company originally planned 450 redundancies but this was reduced following a consultation process with employee representatives and Syndicom. Sunrise is realigning its operating model to strengthen its execution capabilities in an environment shaped by fast technology developments.

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