Zain Kuwait adds Uber offers to customer loyalty programme
KUWAIT 14:33

Zain Kuwait adds Uber offers to customer loyalty programme

Zain Kuwait agreed a partnership with Uber to deliver transportation offers and perks to its subscriber base. Through the collaboration, Uber joins the Zain Perks platform to provide customers with targeted ride promotions across Kuwait. The partnership also integrates specialized benefits with Zain's international roaming plans, extending mobility rewards to customers traveling abroad.

Robustel adds ThingPark LRR to industrial gateways through Netmore partnership
GLOBAL 14:26

Robustel adds ThingPark LRR to industrial gateways through Netmore partnership

Industrial IoT vendor Robustel is teaming up with Netmore to bring the ThinkPark LP-WAN connectivity platform to its networking gateways. Robustel and Netmore will initially validate ThingPark's Long Range Relay (LRR) function for use with Robustel's portfolio, starting with the R1520LG 4G/LTE/LoRa dual-Sim model. Robustel's R1320LGe gateway will be supported from Q4 following its market debut earlier this year, along with the LG5120 smart buildings model.

Rostelecom sells over 55,000 Wi-Fi 6 routers in Moscow
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:25

Rostelecom sells over 55,000 Wi-Fi 6 routers in Moscow

Russian national operator Rostelecom said that it has sold more than 55,000 units of the Wi-Fi 6 router Electra F30AX from its subsidiary Electra in the city and region of Moscow. The router was launched in October 2025. Around 40,000 units of the device were sold in the capital city and 15,000 units in the Moscow region.  

Kazakhstan signs data centre deals with Gaw Capital, Boosteroid, Firebird
KAZAKHSTAN 14:24

Kazakhstan signs data centre deals with Gaw Capital, Boosteroid, Firebird

Kazakhstan has inked preliminary agreements with Gaw Capital, Boosteroid and Firebird to deploy 480 MW of computing capacity, with the potential to expand it to 620 MW, as part of the second phase of the Data Centre Valley project in the Pavlodar region, the government reported. 

Telespazio Brasil partners with Rivada for secure space-based connectivity
BRAZIL 14:23

Telespazio Brasil partners with Rivada for secure space-based connectivity

Telespazio's Brazilian subsidiary, Telespazio Brasil, has partnered with Rivada Space Networks to leverage Rivada's upcoming Outernet, a 600-satellite LEO constellation utilising inter-satellite laser links and onboard routing. Unlike traditional satellite systems that rely on frequent ground connections, the Outernet operates as an gateway-free optical mesh network in space, offering ultra-low latency and enhanced data sovereignty for government and enterprise clients across South and Central America. As p

STC renews partnership with Riyadh Season for sixth consecutive year
SAUDI ARABIA 14:18

STC renews partnership with Riyadh Season for sixth consecutive year

Saudi operato, STC has extended its partnership with Riyadh Season as an official premium partner for the 2026–27 edition. This marks the sixth consecutive year of the group's collaboration with the event, which attracts millions of local and international visitors.

Poland to invest PLN 1.6 bln in national data centre
POLAND 14:17

Poland to invest PLN 1.6 bln in national data centre

A project to build a National Data Processing Centre is implemented by Polish agency NASK in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Affairs. The investment is valued at PLN 1.6 billion. This modern infrastructure will enable the secure processing of data used by public institutions. The investment is expected to strengthen the state's resilience against digital threats while enhancing the security and sovereignty of Poland's digital assets, the ministry said. 

Ooredoo Oman marks National Day with free social data and OMR 1 home internet upgrade
OMAN 14:07

Ooredoo Oman marks National Day with free social data and OMR 1 home internet upgrade

Ooredoo Oman says it is marking National Day (20 November) by providing a free day of unlimited social data and faster home internet for OMR 1 from 03-30 November. The free social data lets customers stay connected with family and friends throughout the celebrations. Fibre home broadband customers can upgrade to speeds of up to 1 Gbps, while 5G Home Internet customers can scale up to speeds of up to 400 Mbps, each for OMR 1.

Antik offers up to 9 months free in winter promo
SLOVAKIA 14:07

Antik offers up to 9 months free in winter promo

Slovak operator Antik introduced a seasonal promotion to customers of other operators connecting to its fixed services. They can use internet and television services free for up to nine months, depending on the duration of the new contracts signed with Antik. The promotion is valid until 28 February.

T2 establishes Mixx as independent brand with standalone app
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:06

T2 establishes Mixx as independent brand with standalone app

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, has released a mobile app for its flagship multi-service subscription, Mixx. This marks a key milestone in the development of Mixx as a standalone brand. The service remains accessible to subscribers of any mobile carrier, and the new dedicated app makes managing the subscription more convenient.

Brazil approves modernized spectrum use regulation
BRAZIL 14:05

Brazil approves modernized spectrum use regulation

Anatel's Board of Directors has unanimously approved the new Radio Frequency Spectrum Use Regulation (RUE) to streamline and modernise the management of Brazil's wireless spectrum. The updated framework consolidates existing rules into a flexible, public-interest-focused model. Key highlights include objective parameters for evaluating efficient spectrum use, updated pricing based on Net Present Value (NPV) for authorisation extensions, and options to convert spectrum fees into investment commitments. Addit

Ethiopian minister urges faster completion of National Cloud Data Centre
ETHIOPIA 14:01

Ethiopian minister urges faster completion of National Cloud Data Centre

Ethiopia is pressing public institutions to consolidate their digital infrastructure under a unified national framework, as innovation and technology minister Frehiwot Tamru called for the accelerated completion of the National Cloud Data Centre. During an inspection of the facility at the ICT Park in Addis Ababa, Tamru said centralised infrastructure will eliminate redundant, capital-intensive investments across government bodies. She reiterated federal directives instructing public institutions to phase o

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 13:58

Miocic named head of Croatian public broadcaster HRT

The Croatian Parliament has appointed long-time broadcaster Drazen Miocic as Director General of Croatian public broadcaster Hrvatska Radio Televizija (HRT) for a five-year term (2026–2031). Having joined HRT in 1994, Miocic has built an extensive career spanning field journalism, war reporting, international correspondence in The Hague, and senior executive management, including roles as Acting Editor-in-Chief of HTV News and Acting Director of Programs. His leadership strategy focuses on expanding indepen

UZBEKISTAN 13:57

Beeline Uzbekistan revenues up 6% in Q3 on smaller subscriber base

Revenues of Beeline Uzbekistan, a subsidiary of Veon Group, grew by 5.7 percent year-on-year to UZS 1.023 trillion in the third quarter of this year supported by pricing actions, higher mobile financial services revenue, bundled device contracts, network infrastructure income and roaming revenue. Growth was partly offset by a lower active subscriber base. Telecom and infrastructure revenues totaled UZS 858.461 billion, up by 4.3 percent supported by higher ARPU, family tariff bundles and growth in network i

GERMANY 13:55

Mtel Germany expands free roaming to over 80 countries

German MVNO mtel Germany has introduced the Worry-Free tariffs that offer seamless international roaming with two dedicated data packages covering over 80 countries. The primary package handles data across the EU, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia, while a secondary package provides up to 30 GB in additional destinations like Turkey, Albania, and North Macedonia. Even after reaching data limits, users stay connected at reduced speeds without extra fees. The plan also features unlim

UKRAINE 13:54

Kyivstar offers YouTube Premium Lite

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar now offers subscriptions to YouTube Premium Lite as part of its tariff lineup. Subscribers can opt for this service to watch most YouTube videos ad-free for UAH 85 per month, or activate it at no extra cost as a "Superpower" feature within selected tariff plans.

POLAND 13:54

Poland gets PLN 120 mln in funding to build secure communication channels

The Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs will receive PLN 120 million to build secure communication channels for entities within the National Cybersecurity System (KSC). The ministry will receive the funding from the European Funds for Digital Development (FERC) programme. To secure this funding, the Ministry must formally participate in a call for proposals announced by the Project Centre Digital Poland (CPPC). This is a "non-competitive" call, open only to entities explicitly listed as eligible. 

OMAN 13:49

Omantel plans to exploit demand for international network capacity

Omantel is leveraging rising demand for international network capacity as cloud providers and telecom carriers seek faster connections and enhanced route redundancy to prevent disruptions during subsea cable failures, the Daily Observer reported. CEO Aladdin Baitfadhil detailed this growth strategy at the Middle East global carrier community meeting in Muscat, an event it hosted alongside its wholesale joint venture, Zain Omantel International. The conference brought together telecom operators, cloud provid

JORDAN 13:40

Jordan secures USD 4 mln World Bank grant to advance AI in public services

The Jordanian government has signed a USD 4.2 million grant agreement with the World Bank to fund the development and testing of artificial intelligence applications in public institutions, alongside expanding the Sanad digital platform to support the business sector, Al Mamlaka reported. The grant is part of extra financing for the youth, technology and jobs project. It will support preparatory activities such as building practical AI products for selected government sectors, conducting feasibility studies

HUNGARY 13:32

Streaming drives sharp decline in torrent use in Hungary

The rise of streaming platforms has dramatically reduced torrent use across all age demographics in Hungary, according to the National Media and Infocommunications Authority's latest report on the media market. Among young adults aged 16 to 35 - the largest consumers of online video - over 60 percent relied exclusively on paid streaming subscriptions in 2025. Furthermore, the proportion of young users who combined both streaming and torrenting plummeted from nearly 50 percent in 2023 to just 15 percent in 2

SOUTH AFRICA 13:32

Datacentrix offers OT cybersecurity baseline assessments

South African hybrid ICT systems integrator Datacentrix has launched a new Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Baseline Assessment to help industrial organisations evaluate their security posture and build cyber resilience. It said that critical industrial infrastructure faces mounting risks from aging systems, rising connectivity and the convergence of IT and OT networks. The assessment has three phases, namely preparation and context analysis, on-site discovery and evaluation activities, and maturit

ITALY 13:31

Ho Mobile reactivates sub-EUR 5 plan with 100 GB, unlimited calls

Ho Mobile, the low-cost brand of Italian operator Fastweb + Vodafone, has relaunched an entry-level plan aimed at customers who port their number to the operator. It includes 100GB of mobile data at 5G speeds for under EUR 6 a month, with the operator also reducing the EUR 29.90 activation fee to EUR 2.99 under the promo, now available until 04 December.

QATAR 13:28

Qatar demonstrates over 12 Gbps in CA trial with upper 6GHz band at MWC Doha

Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) presented the results of advanced technology trials during MWC26 Doha, taking place 8-10 November. The latest trials achieved a peak download speed of 12.23 Gbps using six-component carrier aggregation (6CC) across 600 MHz of total bandwidth, integrated with 256T256R Massive MIMO antenna systems. The trial setup combined 400 MHz of temporarily allocated spectrum in the upper 6 GHz band alongside 200 MHz of commercially deployed 3.5 GHz 5G spectrum. The CRA d

THAILAND 13:27

True launches Disney-themed mobile, broadband and smart home offerings

Thai operator True has introduced a product and service collection developed in collaboration with Disney, featuring Disney-branded designs across selected True and dtac offerings. The initiative, dubbed 'Truly Magical', started with the nationwide 'Thailand Takeover' campaign on 3 November. The collaboration covers prepaid SIM cards, postpaid packages, TrueOnline Home Next smart home products, device accessories and customer rewards. Selected True Shops and dtac Shops will also feature Disney-themed displa

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