Eir registers peak 5G speeds of over 2 Gbps in busy city locations
IRELAND 15:25

Eir registers peak 5G speeds of over 2 Gbps in busy city locations

Irish operator Eir has achieved peak fibre-like speeds of over 2 Gbps on its 5G mobile network at selected high-footfall locations across Dublin (Grafton Street), Cork (St Patrick's Street), Galway (Eyre Square), Limerick (O'Connell Street) and Waterford (Barrowstrand Street). The testing is part of the company's wider investment to improve the speed, capacity and resilience of its nationwide mobile and fibre networks. 

Boost Mobile teams with Mike Tyson for new brand campaign
UNITED STATES 15:14

Boost Mobile teams with Mike Tyson for new brand campaign

US mobile carrier Boost Mobile, an EchoStar company, has partnered with former boxer Mike Tyson on a new brand campaign. The 'What's Your Plan?" plays on his famous quote that "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth" - with Boost Mobile claiming that customers are getting punched in the mouth by hidden fees, confusing small print and contract traps. 

Openreach connects more Scottish premises through R100 programme
UNITED KINGDOM 15:06

Openreach connects more Scottish premises through R100 programme

The Scottish government's Reaching 100% (R100) programme has provided full-fibre broadband access to over 7,600 additional hard-to-reach homes and businesses in Perth & Kinross; over 1,600 premises in Angus; over 2,000 premises across the Falkirk region; more than 7,200 premises across Fife; more than 6,200 premises across the Highlands; and over 3,600 hard-to-reach homes and businesses on Orkney. The R100 project is being delivered by Openreach. 

BBC News channel launches on YouTube in UK, US
UNITED KINGDOM 14:55

BBC News channel launches on YouTube in UK, US

The BBC has announced the launch of the BBC News channel on YouTube in the UK and US. Making the BBC News channel available to stream live on YouTube will help expand access to impartial, trusted journalism. The trial launches on 15 October, providing YouTube viewers in the UK and US with extensive coverage of domestic and international news, politics, business, technology, culture and breaking news.

UK Sovereign AI Fund invests in security start-up Augur
UNITED KINGDOM 14:48

UK Sovereign AI Fund invests in security start-up Augur

The UK's Sovereign AI Fund is investing in Augur, UK sovereign software analytics platform created to protect public spaces and critical national infrastructure. Augur has developed specialist detection and tracking capability which uses machine learning and AI to detect unusual behaviour and track incidents across multiple sensors. The Sovereign AI Fund will also provide Augur with access to the Isambard-AI supercomputer, allowing the company to train larger and more complex datasets from multiple cameras.

Megafon reports increased sales of wireless headphones
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:44

Megafon reports increased sales of wireless headphones

Russian operator Megafon said that sales of wired headphones are falling in its shops. In January to September of this year, their share of sales dropped from 30 percent to 18 percent. Meanwhile, wireless models continue to gain ground among consumers. TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earbuds remain the most popular format, accounting for 69 percent of sales, up from 60 percent the previous year. Furthermore, sales of wireless over-ear headphones grew by 12 percent year-on-year, while sales of wireless in-ear (ca

Tele2 Latvia to invest over EUR 100,000 in Valmiera shop upgrade
LATVIA 14:39

Tele2 Latvia to invest over EUR 100,000 in Valmiera shop upgrade

Tele2 Latvia announced it will invest more than EUR 100,000 in modernisation and expansion of its existing service centre in Valmiera shopping centre. It will be the fourth Tele2 service centre in Latvia designed according to a new concept, making it visually distinct from the company's other locations. During the renovation work, which begins on 17 October, the shop will operate from temporary premises based in the same commercial centre. 

Megafon upgrades LTE mobile network in Krasnoyarsk region
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:38

Megafon upgrades LTE mobile network in Krasnoyarsk region

Russian operator Megafon said that, since the beginning of the year, its engineers have carried out refarming at more than 300 base stations in the Krasnoyarsk region. This work has led to a significant increase in mobile internet speeds across cities and rural settlements in the region.Refarming involved reallocating frequencies from the 3G standard to the LTE standard, expanding 4G coverage in hard-to-reach areas and boosting network capacity in high-traffic zones. The reallocation of frequencies has resu

Bite Lithuania activates first 700MHz base station at Kapciamiestis military training ground
LITHUANIA 14:38

Bite Lithuania activates first 700MHz base station at Kapciamiestis military training ground

Bite Lithuania said that it has upgraded its base station at the Kapciamiestis military training ground under construction at the Lithuanian-Polish border. The operator has activated the 700 MHz band there, so the 78-metre tower supports all frequency resources used by the operator – from 700 MHz to 3,500 MHz. It is the first base station of the operator supporting the recently acquired 700 MHz licence.

Mobiuz opens new shop in Andijan region
UZBEKISTAN 14:36

Mobiuz opens new shop in Andijan region

Uzbekistan mobile operator Mobiuz has launched its new shop and service centre in the Izboskan municipality in the Andijan region. The operator currently runs 49 own service centres across the country, eight service centres work in the Andijan region.

Megafon Tajikistan reaches 700,000 VoLTE users
TAJIKISTAN 14:36

Megafon Tajikistan reaches 700,000 VoLTE users

Megafon Tajikistan announced that more than 700,000 of its customers are using VoLTE services from the operator. Around 800,000 more subscribers at the operator own smartphones supporting the VoLTE technology. The operator first launched VoLTE services in 2022.

Accenture boosts AI customer intelligence operations with Sagacity takeover
UNITED KINGDOM 14:36

Accenture boosts AI customer intelligence operations with Sagacity takeover

Accenture has announced the acquisition of Sagacity Solutions, UK data and customer intelligence specialist. London-based Sagacity will help Accenture Song meet rising demand for AI-driven customer intelligence from customers across the UK and Ireland. The takeover adds over 140 employees to Accenture Song's UK & Ireland delivery team across design, strategy, implementation and operations. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

UNITED KINGDOM 14:23

Everton FC launches new SIM-only mobile service for fans

Premier League football club Everton has announced the launch of a new SIM-only mobile service for fans called Everton Mobile. Customers can choose from Essential, Plus or Ultimate plan options, starting from GBP 15 per month. The plans provide fans with UK calls, texts and data allowances, as well chances to win exclusive Everton prizes and experiences. The service runs across the O2 and Vodafone networks. 

IRELAND 14:07

Motorola extends Irish Tetra network contract until end-2029

Motorola Solutions subsidiary Tetra Ireland has extended a contract to operate Ireland's emergency communications network until December 2029. The mission-critical communications network (MNDRS) is used by public safety organisations including the Irish Fire Service, National Ambulance Service, and the An Garda Siochana national police and security service. 

BELGIUM 14:04

Previder expands in Belgium with AppSys takeover

Odin Groep announced the acquisition of AppSys ICT Group in Belgium. The IT provider with around 70 employees will become part of its subsidiary Previder Belgium. This is the Dutch company's third takeover in Belgium, after 2invision in 2024 and Assyst Europe in 2025.

LITHUANIA 14:04

Telia Lithuania provides Security Operations Centre service for bread manufacturer Mantinga

Telia Lithuania has announced that Lithuanian company Mantinga, one of the largest manufacturers of bread, snacks and frozen products in the Baltic states, has selected Telia's Security Operations Centre (SOC) service to strengthen its cybersecurity. Round-the-clock monitoring of the IT environment has helped detect and remediate previously unnoticed vulnerabilities, while enhancing the organisation's resilience against threats.

NETHERLANDS 13:54

Dutch digital infrastructure agency updates 5-year planning

Geopolitics, EU legislation, disruptive innovation, increasing complexity and digital autonomy are among the subjects expected to keep the Dutch digital infrastructure agency engaged in the coming five years. The RDI has published its multi-year planning for the period 2027-2031, saying it will take an adaptive, risk-aware approach to its tasks. 

NORWAY 13:52

Telenor sets up its most expensive mobile base station to cover E45 in northern Norway

Telenor said it brought its 9,000th mobile base station on stream on 01 October, adding that this is its most expensive one. The remote base station has been established in Pikefoss in Kautokeino municipality, which is situated in Finnmark county in the north of Norway. It removes a coverage gap of almost 10 km along the E45 highway between Kautokeino and Alta.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:52

Vodafone offers free TV plan with Google Pixel 11 Pro purchases

Vodafone UK is Vodafone TV Essential at no extra cost to new and upgrading customers when they purchase a new Google Pixel 11 Pro series smartphone. Customers can get the Google Pixel 11 Pro, unlimited data and Vodafone TV Essential from GBP 52.50 per month, saving then GBP 1,260.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:42

Community Fibre launches new Netgem-powered TV service

London-based Community Fibre has launched a new TV service combining TV, streaming and cloud gaming in a single home entertainment service from GBP 12 per month. Powered by the Netgem Pleio 4K TV puck, which connects via WiFi, the service offers access to over 200 live TV channels, streaming apps and over 300 cloud games. The new Community Fibre TV service is available to new and existing broadband customers. 

NETHERLANDS 13:42

Odido adds new business roaming options

Odido is adding two new options for business customers roaming outside the EU. Customers with a Premium or Plus subscription can subscribe to the packages 'Altijd Internet Op Reis' for EUR 35 per month or 'Wereld Alles-in-1' for EUR 50 per month. The former offers 50 GB for roaming outside the EU, and the latter comes with the same data plus unlimited calls and 30 minutes from the Netherlands to non-EU countries and reduced rates on additional minutes. Both options can be activated on a month-to-month basis

POLAND 13:39

Polish mobile operators participate in developing cell broadcast public warning system

The Polish Ministry of the Interior and Administration (MSWiA) has announced the signing of a letter of intent to launch a cell broadcast public warning system. This will enable alerts to be sent directly to mobile phone users in an affected area, without the need for users to install any applications or receive standard SMS messages. The initiative will involve representatives from the four largest mobile operators and the Government Security Centre (RCB).

UNITED KINGDOM 13:33

OpenAI more than triples UK revenue in 2025

OpenAI UK, wholly-owned subsidiary of OpenAI, generated revenue of GBP 293 million for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, up from GBP 79.2 million in 2024. The UK subsidiary provides sales and marketing services, as well as R&D services, to the wider group. Accounts filed with Companies House show that operating profit jumped to GBP 30.2 million in 2025, from GBP 6.7 million a year earlier. Administrative expenses increased to GBP 264.1 million on higher staff costs and higher investment in R&D capabilities

GLOBAL 13:32

Lumen and Snowflake team up on private data connectivity

Lumen Technologies and Snowflake have announced plans to collaborate on simplifying how enterprises connect, govern and secure data across clouds, data centres and business locations. The companies said they will work to combine Lumen's programmable private fibre network and Snowflake's AI Data Cloud with a view to supporting analytics, applications and AI workloads by reducing data fragmentation.

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