TXO announces takeover of Wesbell Communications
CANADA 11:19

TXO announces takeover of Wesbell Communications

TXO, UK-based global provider of sustainable technology lifecycle solutions, has announced the acquisition of Wesbell Communications, Canadian Tier 1 technology solutions provider. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wesbell provides network/engineering services, managed services, asset recovery and third-party maintenance to telecoms operator, data centre and hyperscale customers. The acquisition supports TXO's growth strategy, combining targeted acquisitions with organic growth.

Bahnhof to sell Norwegian ops to founders to prevent competition review stalling Telenor deal
NORWAY 11:17

Bahnhof to sell Norwegian ops to founders to prevent competition review stalling Telenor deal

Sweden-based internet provider Bahnhof said it has agreed with KN Telecom (KNT), a company controlled by Bahnhof founders Jon Karlung and Andreas Norman, to transfer its Norwegian business to KNT. The transfer is conditional on the completion of Telenor's acquisition of shares in Bahnhof, and would take place simultaneously. The reason is that the Norwegian Competition Authority has told Telenor that the deal could be subject to a notification requirement, and a review could delay or prevent the acquisition

PLDT completes acquisition of Radius Telecoms
PHILIPPINES 11:14

PLDT completes acquisition of Radius Telecoms

Philippines operator PLDT has completed the acquisition of the remaining 65.1 percent equity interest in Radius Telecoms it did not own. With the completion of this transaction, PLDT now holds 100 percent of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Radius.

Channel 4 appoints News Director to the Board
UNITED KINGDOM 11:04

Channel 4 appoints News Director to the Board

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has appointed Louisa Compton to the Board as an Executive Board Member. She is Director of News, Digital and Audience Trust, with responsibility for News & Current Affairs, Sport, Specialist Factual and digital commissioning. Compton leads Channel 4's strategy for editorial standards, audience trust and the use of AI in commissioned content. Geoff Cooper, Channel 4 Board Chair, said her appointment would bring direct Board-level insight into vital areas for the broadcaster's future

AtNorth plans FIN05 data centre with up to 230 MW capacity
FINLAND 10:57

AtNorth plans FIN05 data centre with up to 230 MW capacity

Nordic data centre operator AtNorth has announced plans to develop a new data centre in the Finnish city of Salo under the name FIN05. It will be built on a 28.6 hectare site and power for the first phase at 75 MW has been secured, with a pathway for up to 230 MW for its wider development. The site will connect through a Fingrid substation.

PLDT, Smart tap Capillary to launch unified loyalty ecosystem
PHILIPPINES 10:47

PLDT, Smart tap Capillary to launch unified loyalty ecosystem

Philippines operator PLDT and its mobile unit Smart Communications have teamed up with Capillary Technologies to transform and unify their loyalty ecosystem across mobile, broadband, and partner engagement platforms. Under the terms of the deal, Capillary will power a loyalty platform, bringing together PLDT Home, Smart, and Ka-Partner programs into a single ecosystem designed to deliver personalized experiences for end-customers.

UK govt issues Public Interest Intervention Notice for BT, TalkTalk deal
UNITED KINGDOM 10:38

UK govt issues Public Interest Intervention Notice for BT, TalkTalk deal

BT has welcomed a decision by the UK government to issue a Public Interest Intervention Notice relating to its takeover of TalkTalk's consumer and wholesale units. BT said the announcement will enable a quicker regulatory review, and pledged to cooperate fully with the government and the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) during the review. 

50+ Mobiel overtakes KPN and Odido in marketing reach in August
NETHERLANDS 10:33

50+ Mobiel overtakes KPN and Odido in marketing reach in August

50+ Mobiel achieved the highest marketing reach in August on the Dutch telecom market, at 29 percent. The MVNO matched Odido, and KPN was just behind at 28 percent, according to research by Telecompaper asking consumers which telecom ads they had seen or heard. KPN had the widest reach in the second quarter but saw its share decline over the summer, while 50+ Mobiel has expanded its audience since April. 

New Swedish rules on reporting significant telecom incidents enter force on 15 October
SWEDEN 10:32

New Swedish rules on reporting significant telecom incidents enter force on 15 October

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said new rules concerning what constitutes significant incidents with a reporting duty under the Cybersecurity Act enter force on 15 October. Under the act, an incident counts as significant if it has caused, or may cause, serious disruption to a service, or financial damage to the relevant operator. An incident that has affected others by causing significant damage, or which may do so, also counts as a significant one.

Swedish Emergency Network RAN contract goes to Telia with Net4Mobility providing access
SWEDEN 10:18

Swedish Emergency Network RAN contract goes to Telia with Net4Mobility providing access

Sweden's Civil Defence Agency (MCF) has reached agreements with the country's three mobile network operators to use their infrastructure for the forthcoming Swedish Emergency Network (SWEN), which will succeed the Rakel system after two decades of service. Telia said it has been awarded the assignment to deliver the radio access network (RAN). Telenor Sweden and Tele2 Sweden said they have agreed to the use of their jointly owned network Net4Mobility for SWEN.

Netherlands plans full smartphone ban in schools from 2027
NETHERLANDS 10:16

Netherlands plans full smartphone ban in schools from 2027

The Dutch government is looking to eliminate smartphone use at schools, in a new policy planned to take effect from January 2027. The agreement 'Thuis of in de Kluis' (At home or in the safe) is already employed at many schools in the Netherlands, encouraging children to leave their phones at home or put them away for the day while at school. A brief to parliament from the education secretary outlines how the government aims to make this the de facto standard in all schools, while allowing flexibility for c

VodafoneZiggo content director steps down
NETHERLANDS 10:08

VodafoneZiggo content director steps down

Dutch operator VodafoneZiggo is losing its Director Content & Partnerships, Raymond van der Vliet. He stepped down as of 01 October, according to a post on LinkedIn. Van der Vliet was responsible for the operator's TV, video and audio offering for eight years. He said he was leaving to generate more positive energy, and would remain active in the media industry, without saying what his next position is. 

FRANCE 09:59

Bouygues intros plans with Prime Video and Deezer in revamped B&You mobile range

French operator Bouygues Telecom expanded its B&You mobile portfolio with the launch of two new entertainment packs, which combine voice and 5G data allowances with a choice of either Amazon Prime or Deezer Premium. The plans are priced at EUR 17.99 and EUR 19.99 per month respectively, with no minimum contract period. The launch is part of a wider revamp of the B&You postpaid range. The portfolio continues to feature the entertainment pack integrating access to the BeIN Sports streaming service (worth EUR

AZERBAIJAN 09:58

Nar launches AiNar digital customer assistant

Azerbaijan operator Azerfon, trading under the the Nar brand, has launched AiNar, an AI-powered assistant available in the Nar+ app, with the aim of further enhancing the customer experience. The new solution processes customer inquiries promptly and provides 24/7 support, while also enabling users to carry out a range of service-related operations directly within the app.

SPAIN 09:49

Orange Spain to offer AMC horror channel on dial no. 666

Orange Spain (MasOrange) has announced plans to broadcast a Halloween-themed channel with a selection of content from AMC's Dark channel. The 'Halloween by Dark' channel will be available to all TV subscribers at no extra cost from 13 October to 02 November on dial no. 666.

QATAR 09:34

Vodafone Qatar signs MoU with public transport company Karwa

Vodafone Qatar and Mowasalat (Karwa) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration in connectivity, data analytics, digital services and customer engagement. Karwa offers public transportation, taxis and smart mobility services. By using Vodafone Qatar's technological infrastructure, the joint effort will identifying data-driven tools that improve operational efficiency, elevate passenger service and refine service delivery.

SOUTH AFRICA 09:26

Icasa withdraws OTT services inquiry as well as telecoms affordability probe

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has informed stakeholders of the withdrawal of notices regarding its Telecommunications Affordability Inquiry (Government Gazette No. 4130) and its Inquiry into the Impact of Over-the-Top (OTT) Services (Government Gazette No. 4129). This decision allows it to address administrative and procedural requirements to ensure better regulatory alignment. Specifically, the telecoms affordability inquiry notice is being withdrawn so it can be republis

NETHERLANDS 09:26

Brand Awareness - Video Services 2026Q3

This report shows the spontaneous and assisted brand awareness of video services in the Netherlands during August 2026. We also look at what is top of mind. Brand awareness is an important indicator of how successful existing and new brands are in their marketing. It is an essential first step in convincing consumers to take out a subscription. The following brands are included: Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV+, Discovery+, Disney+, ESPN, Film1, HBO Max, Netflix, NLZIET, NPO, Pathé Thuis, SkyShowtime, Viaplay, Videoland, YouTube, Ziggo Sport Totaal. 

GLOBAL 09:15

Cloud and digital services revenue to top USD 5 tln by 2031

Global revenues from cloud computing, cloud software and major consumer digital services are set to more than triple to over USD 5 trillion by 2031, according to data from Synergy Research Group. The revised forecast reflects stronger-than-expected quarterly results from leading companies, with artificial intelligence driving a level of demand that hyperscale and neocloud providers are struggling to meet.

GLOBAL 09:14

TCL's FWA gateway secures prplWare recognition

TCL said it has secured prplWare 4.0 certification for one of its fixed wireless access (FWA) consumer terminals. The Chinese consumer electronics vendor said its Linkhub HH516 FWA gateway, which blends 5G WAN and Wi-Fi 7 LAN connectivity, is first to market with the prplWare 4.0 certification.

GERMANY 09:02

Vodafone Germany completes 2,400 mobile network construction projects in summer 2026

Vodafone Germany has conducted more than 2.400 construction projects across the mobile network between June 21 and September 23. The company has started to operate over 300 new mobile sites. It has installed antennas for LTE and 5G coverage​at a further 2,100 sites. Vodafone has installed 5G technology at 500 sites for the first time during the summer, while boosting 5G at 560 existing 5G locations.

BRAZIL 09:00

Grupo Mais acquire RT NET, expands base to 30,000 subscribers

Grupo Mais, the parent company of Mais Internet in Brazil, acquired RT NET using its own resources, adding 9,000 broadband customers and raising its total base to 30,000 subscribers across nine municipalities in Greater Florianopolis. The transaction increases Grupo Mais's fibre-optic homes passed from 120,000 to 150,000 and boosts monthly revenue to BRL 4 million.

EGYPT 08:59

Orange Egypt claims world-first with Huawei CCIC microwave deployment

Orange Egypt and Huawei announced the successful deployment of Co-Channel Interference Cancellation (CCIC) microwave technology, claiming a world first. By integrating Huawei's advanced CCIC algorithms and interference-cancellation architecture into Orange's network, the deployment overcomes critical spectrum scarcity, boosting microwave spectrum efficiency by up to 400 percent. The breakthrough enables up to four high-capacity links to operate simultaneously on the exact same frequency channel without sign

GERMANY 08:57

Deutsche Telekom takes over Ruhrfibre Essen fibre-optic network

Deutsche Telekom has announced that it is taking over the fibre-optic network infrastructure of Ruhrfibre Essen, developed by Metrofibre. The network covers approximately 87,000 households in Essen and represents a strategic complement to Telekom's existing network in the city and its plans there. Some of the infrastructure has already been built, while another part is in various stages of roll-out.

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Commentary

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What is KPN's response to the brand expansion at Odido and VodafoneZiggo?

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Odido matches KPN and VodafoneZiggo on cash flow margin, but growth remains limited

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Can Ziggo Group creation improve visibility for the Dutch market?

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Canal Plus misses chance to strengthen Dutch business, time for exit?

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