Megaport pick Ielo's infrastructure to expand backbone in France
FRANCE 14:52

Megaport pick Ielo's infrastructure to expand backbone in France

Australia-based NaaS (Network-as-a-Service) provider Megaport said it has expanded its backbone in France using the fibre network of local infrastructure operator Ielo. This collaboration covers the provision of optical transport capacity between Megaport's key points of presence in the country. The two partners also intend to explore further opportunities for joint work, focused in particular on international connectivity.

Facebook Netherlands net sales flat in 2025
NETHERLANDS 14:51

Facebook Netherlands net sales flat in 2025

Facebook Netherlands generated gross revenue of EUR 912.5 million in 2025, an increase of 3.7 percent from the previous year according to its recently filed annual report. Net sales were flat at EUR 102.7 million as higher ad revenues were offset by lower internal revenues. The company's operating profit rose 17.3 percent to EUR 30.5 million, helped in part by fewer employees. Net profit declined 2.4 percent to EUR 20.8 million amid higher interest expense and taxes. 

Elisa Estonia to shut down 2G network in 2028
ESTONIA 14:39

Elisa Estonia to shut down 2G network in 2028

Estonian operator Elisa said that it will shut down its 2G network in 2028 and gradually migrate communication services to 4G and 5G networks. Elisa recommends checking older phones and other devices operating on 2G networks in Estonia to see if they support 4G and VoLTE services, especially when roaming. The company ended its 3G services already in 2024.

Revolut starts mobile service in Germany using Telefonica network
GERMANY 14:37

Revolut starts mobile service in Germany using Telefonica network

Revolut is starting to offer its Revolut Mobile tariff in Germany over the Telefonica network. The neobank is partnering with 1Global and Telefonica to offer a tariff including unlimited calls and SMS, 120 GB data at download speeds of up to 100 Mbps and additional unlimited data at up to 2 Mbps. The plan costs EUR 14.99 per month and can be activated on the Revolut app. The offer also includes 40 GB of EU roaming, support for number portability, an integrated eSIM solution, and additional digital services.

Viva deploys 5G+ network in Syunik and Vayots Dzor
ARMENIA 14:34

Viva deploys 5G+ network in Syunik and Vayots Dzor

Armenian operator Viva said that it continues to expand its 5G+ network, bringing connectivity to the south of the country. 5G+ is now available in Goris, Kapan, Kajaran, and Sisian, as well as in Jermuk, Vayk, and Yeghegnadzor. With the expansion of the country's sole 5G+ network into Syunik and Vayots Dzor regions, the service covers approximately 80 percent of Armenia's inhabited areas. The speed test recorded download speeds of 522 Mbps and upload speeds of 91.24 Mbps.

Telia Estonia to cut 100 jobs
ESTONIA 14:25

Telia Estonia to cut 100 jobs

Telia Estonia announced that it is revamping its operations and cutting costs to maintain competitiveness and the capacity to invest amidst a rapidly changing technological and business landscape, while also addressing rising pressure on service costs. To achieve this, the company is enhancing workflow efficiency and increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence, digitalisation, and automation. As part of these changes, Telia will reduce its workforce in Estonia by approximately 100 employees.

T2 delivers M2M connectivity for St Petersburg tram line
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:24

T2 delivers M2M connectivity for St Petersburg tram line

Russian mobile operator T2 has connected the modern trams serving the Slavyanka line in southern St Petersburg to its network. The operator integrated SIMs for the vehicles' telematics equipment, ensuring the stable operation of digital services on trams running along the route.

De-Cix exchanges record new traffic record during Uefa Champions League
GERMANY 14:23

De-Cix exchanges record new traffic record during Uefa Champions League

De-Cix Frankfurt has recorded record data traffic of 21.47 Tbits per second on Tuesday 13 October after the start of​UEFA Champions League matches. DE-CIX's global Internet Exchanges also reached a new peak of 32.10 Tbits as a result of people watching Champions League matches. The new records follows peak traffic of over 20 Tbits recorded at DE-CIX Frankfurt, and of 30 Tbits recorded globally, on 20 September.

FCC proposes more funding for Alaska mobile broadband fund
UNITED STATES 14:16

FCC proposes more funding for Alaska mobile broadband fund

The chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Brendan Carr, has proposed adding an extra USD 162 million of funding to the Alaska Connect Fund to support the deployment of mobile broadband services. The extra funding, if approved, will be allocated to mobile service providers operating in Alaska on an application basis to support the roll-out of services in unserved areas of the state.

Beeline upgrades network along South Lytkarino highway
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:14

Beeline upgrades network along South Lytkarino highway

Russian operator Beeline has upgraded base stations along the South Lytkarino Highway (YULA) at Moscow, ensuring network coverage across its entire length. Now, while driving along the route, customers can use navigation apps, messaging services, online platforms, and other digital services without having to search for a spot with a strong signal. Connectivity is now available along the entire highway, with peak speeds reaching 217 Mbps for downloads and 90 Mbps for data uploads.

Bouygues integrates Younited's new 'Cashback' scheme into customer app
FRANCE 14:13

Bouygues integrates Younited's new 'Cashback' scheme into customer app

French operator Bouygues Telecom and fintech start-up Younited have expanded their partnership beyond personal financing offers with a new collaboration launching on 09 November. Bouygues' customer base will have the option to join a reward scheme named Cashback, which Younited recently introduced in collaboration with over 120 retailers. Access to the scheme will be available through the operator's mobile app, with a limit of one account per household.

Canadian telcos, financial firms launch shared fraud intelligence exchange
CANADA 14:08

Canadian telcos, financial firms launch shared fraud intelligence exchange

Major telecoms and financial companies in Canada - including Telus, Rogers Communications, Bell, Scotiabank, RBC, National Bank, Desjardins, CIBC and BMO - have partnered with EnStream to launch a new cross-sector anti-fraud platform. The Cross-Sector Anti-Fraud Exchange (CSAFE) allows them to share confirmed fraud intelligence through a single platform developed by EnStream. The platform was developed following a pilot fraud intelligence scheme with Rogers and CIBC, which demonstrated the value of wider cr

LATVIA 13:59

Tet tests new solution for more efficient electricity grid load management

Latvian operator Tet has completed its part of a research project conducted jointly with the operator of the national power grid Sadales Tikls to develop and test a new solution for managing electricity grid loads. The solution aims to help manage grid load more effectively during periods of high electricity consumption. In such situations, grid strain can be reduced by temporarily lowering the electricity consumption of participating customers. Tet provided the technical solution connecting the electricity

QATAR 13:58

Google Cloud joins Qatar Internet Exchange

Google Cloud has become the newest member of the Qatar Internet Exchange (QIX), marking a key milestone in the expansion of Qatar's national digital infrastructure. Operating as a government-backed, non-profit initiative, QIX serves as a central interconnection hub designed to strengthen the nation's internet ecosystem. The platform links internet service providers, content providers, educational institutions, and government and enterprise entities to facilitate the efficient local exchange of internet traf

UNITED KINGDOM 13:58

IoT connectivity provider KeySIM secures new finance facility

KeySIM, UK-based IoT SIM provider, has secured a new finance facility with NatWest to support its expansion and network infrastructure investment. This expansion will improve service continuity for customers operating mission-critical connected devices. KeySIM suppliers customers across a wide range of industries - including security, retail, healthcare and facilities management.

BELGIUM 13:51

Liberty Global names new CEO at Telenet as Porter steps down after 13 years

Liberty Global has named a new CEO at its Belgian subsidiary Telenet. John Porter is stepping down after 13 years in Belgium and over 30 years with the Liberty Global group. He will be replaced from November by Rocio Lorenzo, another Liberty Global veteran who currently heads the operator Mas Movil Panama.

IRELAND 13:50

Echeleon breaks ground on first 'green' data centre campus in Ireland

Echelon Data Centres has broken ground on the first facility meeting the Irish government's Green Energy Park criteria, at the DUB20 data centre campus in Arklow, County Wicklow. GEP developments will co-locate renewable energy generation with large energy users, such as data centres. The Arklow GEP includes the DUB20 data centre, onsite solar energy generation and battery storage, and shared 220kV electricity substation connecting the facility to SSE's 800MW Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 project. The ground-brea

SPAIN 13:45

Vodafone Spain offers two free months of YouTube Premium Lite

Vodafone Spain has added YouTube Premium Lite to its digital subscription portfolio, offering customers two months free with no commitment. The service provides ad-free viewing on most non-music creator content, background playback and video downloads, and costs EUR 8.99 a month once the promotional period ends.

COLOMBIA 13:17

Colombia, Google team up for school AI training programme

Colombia's government and Google have launched a joint education programme under the Talento ColombIA programme to expand AI and digital-skills training for more than 7 million students and teachers. The initiative will focus on scholarships, access to technology and training, with working groups involving ICT ministry Mintic, the education ministry and national training agency SENA.

GLOBAL 13:16

Fibocom intros FWA user module for upper 6 GHz band 5G-A links

Fibocom is presenting an updated variant of its 5G-A FWA user equipment module powered by MediaTek's T930 modem at Network X. The FG390-MEA-30 edition mirrors the earlier announced FG390 but enables links in upper 6 GHz band frequencies, specifically the New Radio band n104, with support for sub-6 GHz band aggregation.

GLOBAL 13:13

Gartner sees neoclouds as vulnerable to weak returns amid insufficient AI revenue in run-up to 2030

Over USD 3.5 trillion of artificial intelligence infrastructure spending could be exposed to impairment by the end of 2030, according to Gartner. Its research indicates that enterprise and consumer AI revenue will not be enough to support profitable returns on all the planned AI capex over that period. Gartner forecasts that 80 percent of neocloud providers could cease independent operations by 2030, as they lack the large and diversified revenue streams of hyperscalers that can sustain operations for years

SPAIN 12:47

Spanish telecom service revenues steady at EUR 5.65 bln in Q2

Total service revenues for the Spanish telecommunication and audiovisual retail sector came to EUR 5.65 billion in the second quarter of 2026, virtually unchanged year on year, according to the latest report from communications regulator CNMC. The result was supported by a 17 percent annual rise in mobile broadband traffic to 2.8 million terabytes in the April to June period, with 5G now accounting for 24.6 percent of the total.

GLOBAL 12:46

Marvell introduces second-generation 1.6 Tbps DSP for active electrical cables

Marvell Technology has introduced a new digital signal processor (DSP) for 1.6 Tbps active electrical cables (AECs) under its Alaska brand. The second-iteration Alaska A 1.6 Tbps DSP leverages a 3 nanometre architecture with 224G PAM lanes to ensure a thrifty power budget of up to 12.8 watts in compact silicon packages sized at 12 x 14 millimetres. Power usage is roughly 8 watts lower than comparable 5nm designs, Marvell claimed. Aside from AECs, the signal processor can also be integrated as part of on-boa

OMAN 12:43

Ooredoo Oman offers complimentary BeIN Stream subscription with fibre plans

Ooredoo Oman has introduced a promotional offer pairing its high-speed Manzili Fibre Home Internet plans with complimentary access to the BeIN Stream platform ahead of the new football season. Under the promotion, customers subscribing to plans valued at OMR 35 or above receive a five-month BeIN Stream subscription at no additional cost. The package provides access to top international sports coverage, including the UEefa Champions League, Premier League and LaLiga, as well as the upcoming Asian Football Cu

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