Lumen launches new Dual Path service; expands AI Service Assurance
UNITED STATES 14:17

Lumen launches new Dual Path service; expands AI Service Assurance

Lumen Technologies is launching a new wavelength service called 'Dual Path' to provide business customers with two non-overlapping network routes between the same locations. The new service will provide businesses with dual-path resilience across 340,000 route miles of Lumen fibre infrastructure, without having to deal with multiple carriers, and backed by a 99.99 percent availability SLA. 

CBTS launches new Fortinet managed secure networking service
UNITED STATES 14:05

CBTS launches new Fortinet managed secure networking service

CBTS, North American technology services provider, has partnered with Fortinet to launch new CBTS Fortinet Managed Services, a new fully-managed secure networking service for mid-market and multi-site businesses. The new service combines wireless, switching, firewalls and SD-WAN into a single Fortinet platform - designed, deployed and operated by CBTS. This will enable customers to upgrade networking and security capabilities, without needing specialised in-house employees.

4iG secures EUR 54 mln deal for Montenegro Police upgrade
MONTENEGRO 14:01

4iG secures EUR 54 mln deal for Montenegro Police upgrade

4iG Group's IT subsidiary, 4iG IT, has signed a EUR 54.25 million contract with Montenegro's Ministry of Public Works to digitalise and modernise the country's law enforcement and border police infrastructure. Under 4iG's first foreign government IT contract, the Hungarian company will supply advanced equipment, software systems, integration services, and specialist training to enhance Montenegro's border control and policing capabilities, aligning them with European Union accession standards.

AST SpaceMobile confirms ready to launch services before year-end
GLOBAL 13:59

AST SpaceMobile confirms ready to launch services before year-end

AST SpaceMobile said it's ready to start offering satellite mobile services by the end of 2026, in markets including the United States, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. The company backed by Vodafone, AT&T and other major telecom operators said it has more than 60 gateways in place or planned around the world, alongside its Bluebird satellites in low Earth orbit, supporting the start of services direct to standard cell phones. 

UK govt moves to enhance protections against AI cyber threats
UNITED KINGDOM 13:53

UK govt moves to enhance protections against AI cyber threats

The UK government has put forward new commitments through the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to enhance protections against AI-enabled cyber risks; and to resrtrict international information sharing to partners in EEA, Switzerland and Five Eyes alliance.  An amendment tabled on 19 October will enable the government to better incident how AI cyber security incidents occur and stop them from happening again. This will be followed by future secondary legislation and consultation with industry.

HPE upgrades stadium connectivity network for Miami Heat
UNITED STATES 13:38

HPE upgrades stadium connectivity network for Miami Heat

HPE has been selected by NBA team Miami Heat to deliver a connectivity network upgrade at the Kaseya Center in Miami. This is one of the several updates being made to the facility ahead of the 2026/27 NBA season to enhance the arena experience for visitors. HPE will upgrade wireless and wired infrastructure across the venue, including adding Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. 

Satlink to bring Amazon Leo connectivity to maritime industry
SPAIN 13:34

Satlink to bring Amazon Leo connectivity to maritime industry

Spain-based satellite telecommunications specialist Satlink has agreed to become an authorised reseller of Amazon Leo, bringing Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite internet connectivity to the maritime industry. The Spanish company will offer the service to customers operating offshore and in remote maritime environments, where traditional networks are often unavailable. Satlink currently serves more than 10,000 customers across 130 countries via 13 offices worldwide.

EE teams with football superfan to promote Fast Lane 5G+ feature
UNITED KINGDOM 13:29

EE teams with football superfan to promote Fast Lane 5G+ feature

BT Group subsidiary EE is launching a new 'Match-Maxxing' guide, powered by EE's Fast Lane service, to help football fans get the most from every matchday. Fast Lane gives fans access to a dedicated 5G+ lane during the busiest times, keeping them connected in packed stadiums with demand on mobile networks. EE has worked with superfan Andy Milne, known as 'that_world_cup_guy', to promote the Match-Maxxing guide on EE social channels. 

3 Ireland, Vantage Towers support 5G Emerald Motorway Corridor project
IRELAND 13:09

3 Ireland, Vantage Towers support 5G Emerald Motorway Corridor project

3 Ireland, Vantage Towers and Wings ICT Solutions have launched the '5G EMCIE' (Emerald Motorway Corridor) project in Ireland. Supported by funding of EUR 3.5 million from the EU Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the project will deliver improved 5G connectivity along the length of the M1, M11 and M50 motorways. The partners will  install 12 new communications towers and upgrade 22 existing ones, creating a digital highway network to support connected transport and road safety applications across Ireland.

O3 announces arrival of Medusa submarine cable in Benghazi
LIBYA 13:04

O3 announces arrival of Medusa submarine cable in Benghazi

The Medusa Submarine Cable System has completed its Pre-Laid Shore End (PLSE) installation in Benghazi, Libya, reaching a milestone in the expansion of the underwater network across the Mediterranean, Libya News Agency reported.O3, a private company based in Benghazi, announced the arrival of the cable and said this marked the start of the company's operations. It outlined the O3 Group's plans to develop Libya's digital infrastructure and break market monopolies.

Calix introduces Subscriber Agent for conversational CommandIQ queries
GLOBAL 13:00

Calix introduces Subscriber Agent for conversational CommandIQ queries

Calix is bringing out a conversational interface for subscriber self-service functions in its broadband management suite for ISPs. The CommandIQ mobile app that lets residential subscribers control home networks powered by the Calix One suite now incorporates a dedicated AI agent based on the Calix Agentic Workforce. CommandIQ Subscriber Agent enables conversational queries as part of the connected home experience, allowing end users to manage, optimise and secure their home networks more intuitively. It is

Mediacom appoints VP for Strategic Insights, Analytics
UNITED STATES 12:56

Mediacom appoints VP for Strategic Insights, Analytics

US broadband provider Mediacom Communications has appointed Connor Clyde as Group Vice President of Strategic Insights and Analytics. He will oversee a new company-wide function which combines financial, market, customer and competitive analysis to support investment, pricing and strategy decisions - reporting to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jack Griffin.

SPAIN 12:44

Orange Spain picks 110 centres for 2026-27 Visual Schools scheme

Orange Spain's charitable arm, Fundacion Orange, said a total of 110 educational establishments have been selected for the 2026-27 edition of the Visual Schools programme, out of a total of 230 applications. The aim of the scheme is to train teachers of nursery and primary schools in the use of visual aids for a more inclusive education.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:31

Etisalat UAE obtains AI Intelligence Management Systems certification

Etisalat UAE has become the first telecom operator in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to achieve accredited ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). It was awarded following an independent assessment by LRQA, a provider of assurance and certification services accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

GHANA 12:23

MTN Ghana and Nova Business School Africa provide training for 88 entrepreneurs

MTN Ghana and Nova Business School Africa have trained 88 entrepreneurs in a thirteen-week MTN MBA programme. They gained management training as well as tools and practical frameworks to scale their enterprises, generate jobs and foster Ghanaian economic development, as part of the annual MTN Business 'SME Accelerate' initiative.

SPAIN 12:23

Vodafone Spain lands Algeciras port IT deal

Vodafone Spain has been awarded a contract worth more than EUR 700,000 to supply Microsoft 365 licences to the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras from 2026 to 2029. The three-year deal covers more than 1,400 licences and also includes productivity, security, automation and data analytics tools.

SAUDI ARABIA 12:16

SDAIA and CST launch 'It's AI' campaign to raise awareness of deepfakes

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) have launched an awareness campaign titled 'It's AI' to highlight the risks of deepfake technologies and promote responsible digital media consumption. It addresses the growing prevalence of AI-generated videos and fabricated media that closely mimic reality, warning of their potential to spread misinformation and undermine public trust.

GLOBAL 12:08

Colt registers for Scion membership following product launch

Digital infrastructure operator Colt Technology Services has become a member in the emerging internet protocol alliance Scion Association. This comes as Colt has completed the market release of its SCION-based connectivity offering, catering to enterprise clients in Europe, North America and Asia. Colt has been engaged with the alliance for some time, with the product launch marking the culmination of a two-year proof of concept programme.

ZIMBABWE 12:03

NetOne deploys mobile health kiosks under government scheme

Zimbabwean telecom operator NetOne is launching OneHealth, a programme to bring digital medical treatment to underserved communities. The initial phase deploys ten three-wheeler mobile kiosks, one for each province, with plans to eventually scale up to 100 units nationwide. The scheme is led by the department of health in partnership with NetOne and ZimSmart Villages, which supplies the digital health technology and operational framework. 

EUROPE 12:02

Titan OS inks FAST channels deal with Plaion Pictures

Barcelona-based Titan OS reached an agreement with independent film distributor Plaion Pictures to bring the latter's catalogue to smart TV viewers across Europe. FAST channels such as Moviedome and Metal.Rocks will be available on Titan OS-powered Smart TVs from Philips, JVC and Sharp across 42 European territories, including the UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland and the Nordics.

JAPAN 11:51

NTT Docomo agrees 10-year licence to extend VMware private cloud collaboration

Broadcom has clinched a ten-year software licence to continue progressing a private cloud infrastructure deployment at NTT's mobile subsidiary NTT Docomo. The licence marks the first ten-year software contract with a Japanese client for Broadcom's VMware business.

MALI 11:48

Chinese firm Jinko ESS provides battery storage system to undisclosed telecoms project in Mali

Jinko ESS, a subsidiary of China's Jinko Solar, has signed an agreement to supply 34 SunGiga G2 Plus battery storage systems to a telecommunications project in Mali, Ecofin reported  The systems carry a combined capacity of 18 MWh.

CHINA 11:44

ZTE debuts pod-style rack system with hybrid cooling capability

ZTE is launching a modular, pod-style rack system for the data centre. ZXEDC M8000 Intelligent Computing Micro-Module is aimed squarely at architectural concerns that hamper data centre upgrades, including soaring rack power densities and the implied transition from air to liquid cooling. The M8000 utilises 800-volt HVDC power racks and optional heat dissipation fluids, coupled with a liquid and air-compliant coldplate CDU to absorb thermal energy. ZTE cites a PUE score of 1.15 or greater thanks to dynamica

DENMARK 11:42

MobilePay brings in digital age verification option in Denmark

Mobile payment services provider MobilePay said it has begun offering a digital age verification function. It shows a photograph of the holder along with their name and age, but no other private information. The service takes advantage of the fact that MobilePay authenticates all its customers using information from Denmark's Central Personal Register (CPR). It is already accepted at 7-Eleven, Rema 1000, and at pubs and bars.

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