BH cable operators step up fight against illegal IPTV advertising
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 08:38

BH cable operators step up fight against illegal IPTV advertising

The Association of Cable Operators and Distributors of Network Services (AKOP BiH) and the Association for the Protection of Audiovisual Works (APAW BiH) have stepped up the fight against illegal IPTV services in Bosnia and Herzegovina. During a meeting with online platforms and advertising representatives, the two associations highlighted that their initiative focuses on establishing faster, more effective mechanisms for reporting and removing online advertisements that promote unauthorised content provide

Montenegro's telecom regulator gets new acting director
MONTENEGRO 08:37

Montenegro's telecom regulator gets new acting director

Dragana SCepanovic has been appointed the new acting director of Montenegro's Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Activities. Formerly serving as the Radio Frequency Spectrum Management Manager since joining the regulating body in 2010, Scepanovic succeeds former acting director Elvis Babacic, whose mandate has expired. The appointment will remain in effect until a permanent director is legally appointed, up to a maximum period of three months.

Alloha Fibra unifies brands under Giga+ name
BRAZIL 08:36

Alloha Fibra unifies brands under Giga+ name

Brazilian telecom operator Alloha Fibra has officially unified its institutional and commercial brands under a single parent name: Giga+. The main brand will sign residential offerings (such as Giga+ Fibra and Giga+ TV) and corporate solutions via Giga+ Companies (including Giga+ Cloud and Giga+ Security). Guided by market research, the refreshed visual identity features a redesigned logo emphasising the "+" sign and a new tagline: "More quality nearby". 

Nvidia to invest in French start-ups Doctolib, Entalpic, Genesis AI and Pigment
FRANCE 08:35

Nvidia to invest in French start-ups Doctolib, Entalpic, Genesis AI and Pigment

Nvidia announced further investments in the French start-up ecosystem at an event in Paris. This development will see the company become a minority shareholder in healthcare appointment specialist Doctolib, which has been deploying AI to accelerate innovation across its platform in Europe. Nvidia, which joins investors including French public investment bank Bpifrance, Eurazeo and General Atlantic, will not be represented on Doctolib's board, according to the start-up's CEO.

LMT named best for voice and data services quality by public services regulator
LATVIA 08:32

LMT named best for voice and data services quality by public services regulator

Latvian national public services regulator SPRK has conducted its annual measurements of telecommunications service quality in Latvia. LMT's mobile network received the highest overall rating in the country, achieving the best results in both voice service and mobile internet quality. In the overall SPRK assessment, LMT scored the highest (654.39 points), followed by Bite Latvia with 583.96 points and Tele2 Latvia with 517.79 points. LMT also achieved the top results in voice service quality at 361.21 point

Yettel Hungary launches own-brand mobile accessories
HUNGARY 08:30

Yettel Hungary launches own-brand mobile accessories

Yettel Hungary has partnered with European manufacturer SBS to launch its own high-quality accessory line. The move comes in response to phone manufacturers excluding essential accessories from retail packaging, such as chargers and cables. Designed to replace unsafe, low-quality third-party imports, Yettel's new product family offers durable, universally compatible chargers, cables, and power banks backed by a trusted brand name and nationwide warranty support. The line-up includes dual-port adapters, car

DStelecom expands fibre to over 9,500 homes in Tras-os-Montes
PORTUGAL 08:28

DStelecom expands fibre to over 9,500 homes in Tras-os-Montes

Portugal's DStelecom is expanding its multi-operator fibre-optic network across seven municipalities in Tras-os-Montes: Braganca, Macedo de Cavaleiros, Mirandela, Mogadouro, Vila Flor, Vila Real, and Vinhais. By the end of 2026, this new expansion phase will bring high-speed broadband to 9,500 additional homes, raising the company's total regional coverage to over 46,000 homes. The deployment combines network expansion into previously uncovered communities with capacity enhancements in existing areas. Both

Alibaba unveils Qwen Book agentic computer, AI wearables lineup
CHINA 08:18

Alibaba unveils Qwen Book agentic computer, AI wearables lineup

Alibaba has unveiled a series of AI hardware products at the 2026 Apsara Conference. The line-up includes an agentic computer, its latest AI glasses, earbuds, and an upgraded note-taking device featuring AI capabilities.

Swisscom appeal upheld in case over hindering fibre network access
SWITZERLAND 08:17

Swisscom appeal upheld in case over hindering fibre network access

Swisscom said that the Federal Administrative Court (FAC) has upheld its appeal in a case accusing the company of hindering competitors' access to the fibre network and thus violating antitrust law. The FAC ruled that the point-to-multipoint (P2MP) topology originally adopted by Swisscom for the fibre-optic rollout neither infringed competition law nor fulfilled the conditions for the measures ordered by the Competition Commission, the company said.

Dom.ru faces services outages
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:16

Dom.ru faces services outages

Russian operator ER-Telecom, trading under the Dom.ru brand, has been experiencing a service outage for three days. Issues affected the My Dom.ru, Smart Dom.ru, and Movix apps and services, as well as the company's official website. The disruption could be linked to strikes targeting Yandex data centres in Russia. 

RingCentral expands in Italian market with Allnet.Italia deal
ITALY 08:12

RingCentral expands in Italian market with Allnet.Italia deal

RingCentral has reached an agreement with Allnet.Italia to distribute its AI-powered cloud communications platform to businesses in Italy through the latter's network of more than 5,000 channel partners. The deal is RingCentral's first wholesale partnership in the Italian market.

Ericsson to shift Irish R&D operation to new build complex near Athlone
GLOBAL 08:11

Ericsson to shift Irish R&D operation to new build complex near Athlone

Ericsson says it will relocate its R&D operation in Ireland to a new build complex at the government-sponsored IDA Ireland Business and Technology Park in Garrycastle. The proposal would involve transferring personnel the short distance from Ericsson's existing R&D site near Athlone, Ireland, roughly 2 kilometres from the Garrycastle site.

GERMANY 08:10

Freenet takes full ownership of Waipu.tv

Freenet is taking over streaming provider Waipu.tv. The German operator is paying EUR 76 million to take over the remaining 25 stake in the company Exaring, which operates the streaming service, from minority shareholders. This gives Freenet 100 percent ownership, based on a company value of EUR 300 million for Waipu.tv. Freenet said it may pay up to EUR 50 million more if Waipu achieves certain future performance targets. 

UNITED STATES 08:08

CTIA study claims 5G FWA services helping reduce broadband prices in US

Competition from 5G fixed-wireless services is helping bring down home broadband prices in the US according to a study published by the mobile industry group CTIA. It found that the introduction of 5G home internet in a market drove down cable prices by as much as 17 percent within a year. The average monthly savings on a standalone internet plan were estimated at around USD 11 per month. 

EUROPE 07:58

EU privacy board calls for smart glasses to make clear sign when filming

Smart glasses should make clear when they are filming and recording images, with bright LED lights, audio signals or voice activation cues, to help people in the surrounding area protect their privacy, according to a statement from the EU's top privacy authority. The European Data Protection Board issued its advice on the new devices to help the public and policymakers consider the privacy implications.

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 07:57

Central African Republic revives talks on third internet route via DRC

The Central African Republic (CAR) is reviving plans to connect its national fibre-optic backbone with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), securing a third international route to subsea cables for the landlocked nation. CAR's minister of digital economy, posts and telecommunications Roger Andjalandji, met with his DRC counterpart Augustin Kibassa Maliba on the sidelines of an international digital sovereignty roundtable in Moscow. The ministers agreed to accelerate the cross-border infrastructure pr

GLOBAL 07:51

Prysmian and Fincantieri complete Xtera Topco acquisition

Cable supplier Prysmian and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri have finalised their acquisition of Xtera Topco, a UK/US-based subsea telecom systems specialist for an enterprise value of USD 65 million. The transaction was announced at the end of last year after Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%) set up a joint venture to provide one-stop subsea telecoms installation and security services.

UGANDA 07:38

Utel to return to state ownership

Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni has ordered the immediate cancellation of the government's investment deal with UAE-based Rowad Capital Commercial (RCC), NilePost reported, after it failed to inject a promised USD 25 million capital outlay to state-owned Uganda Telecommunications Corporation (UTel). Museveni instructed the deputy Attorney General to begin formal proceedings to dissolve the agreement with RCC. He also directed line ministries to draft a cabinet paper proposing full state funding for UTel. 

MEXICO 07:27

AT&T sells Mexico unit to Televisa and Fintech for USD 2 bln

AT&T has agreed to sell AT&T Mexico to Mexican broadcasting and telecommunications giant Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings for USD 2 billion in cash at closing, subject to adjustments and additional contractual and contingent benefits. In a statement, the US company said the sale will allow it to concentrate investments on fibre and 5G networks in its home market.

AFRICA 07:23

Liquid C2 distributes KnowBe4 cybersecurity services

Cassava Technologies business unit Liquid C2 has announced a reseller partnership with KnowBe4, which offers digital workforce security services for human and AI agents. KnowBe4 expands Liquid C2's Secure360 portfolio by adding ongoing security awareness training, automated phishing simulations, and human risk management. Secure360 provides a unified framework covering governance, protection, detection and response, and this partnership helps organisations to mitigate workforce-related cyber threats.

LITHUANIA 07:18

Tele2 Lithuania waives monthly fees for 6 months for new subs

Tele2 Lithuania is offering its mobile and fixed internet plans without monthly fees for the first six months. This offer is valid throughout October for customers who select one of three mobile plans or an unlimited home internet plan and sign a 24-month contract. It is available to both existing customers renewing their contracts and new customers signing up or porting their number from another operator.

NIGERIA 07:17

Grid Crux and Dolphin Telecom sign 10-year solar deal for Lagos subsea cable station

UAE-based telecom infrastructure provider Dolphin Telecom signed a ten-year Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) agreement with Nigerian energy developer Grid Crux Energy Solutions to install and operate a dedicated solar power system at Dolphin's cable landing station in Lagos, The Guardian reported. Under the contract, Grid Crux will design, finance, construct, and manage the solar installation at the facility, which serves as the landing point for the international Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable. The

NETHERLANDS 07:11

VodafoneZiggo gets EU clearance to sell mobile towers to DigitalBridge

Liberty Global announced it has obtained clearance from the European Commission to proceed with the agreed sale of its passive tower assets in the Netherlands to a group of investors including DigitalBridge, TD Greystone Infrastructure and L&G. The sale of the VodafoneZiggo assets for EUR 669 million was announced just over a month ago, and Liberty Global said the competition clearance puts it on track to close the sale by the end of 2026. 

SOUTH AFRICA 06:56

MTN South Africa reaches over 10 Gbps in first trial of upper 6 GHz band

MTN South Africa has completed what it reports as Africa's first 5G-Advanced upper 6 GHz band trial, recording peak download speeds of 10.35 Gbps. Executed at MTN's head office in Randburg with Huawei under a temporary radio spectrum licence granted by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, the trial highlights the operator's push toward deployment of next-generation wireless infrastructure. The test architecture integrated a dedicated 5G Standalone (5G SA) core network, ultra-wideband ac

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