Over two-thirds of Dutch businesses rely on US email hosting
NETHERLANDS 13:50

Over two-thirds of Dutch businesses rely on US email hosting

Over two-thirds of Dutch businesses (68%) rely on a US-based hosting provider for their email servers, research by the Dutch statistics agency CBS found. They are more likely to choose a Dutch hosting provider for their website, with local hosters for 54 percent of business sites, 20 percent using a European hosting provider and just 25 percent hosted by a US company. 

FuboTV launches My Local Sports add-on plan for sports subscribers
UNITED STATES 13:36

FuboTV launches My Local Sports add-on plan for sports subscribers

FuboTV has launched a new package called My Local Sports, allowing customers in select markets to add on their local regional sports network (RSN) to their Fubo Sports subscription. My Local Sports also includes various sports-focused FAST channels. The Fubo Sports standalone plan, with more than 20 sports and broadcast networks, costs USD 54.99 for the first month (new customers) and USD 64.99 per month thereafter - with pricing for the add-on RSN depending on the local market.

Advania appoints chief AI officer
EUROPE 13:31

Advania appoints chief AI officer

Advania has announced the appointment of Errol Norlum as chief AI officer from 01 October at a time when artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly central to the services that it offers customers as well as to its own internal development. Norlum was the founder of The AI Framework, a specialist company that Advania acquired in 2025. Since joining Advania, Norlum has led its AI organisation in Sweden and played a central role in developing the group's AI capabilities, including Advania ALT, the sover

Sky extends satellite TV services contract with SES in UK, Ireland
UNITED KINGDOM 13:30

Sky extends satellite TV services contract with SES in UK, Ireland

SES Satellite has signed a new multi-year agreement with Sky for DTH satellite services in the UK and Ireland, extending their long-term partnership into the next decade. Sky will continue to have access to SES satellite capacity at 28.2 degrees East to deliver TV services to households across the two markets. Nick Herm, Sky's Group Chief Operating Officer, said that satellite stilled plays an important role in delivering Sky services to customers. 

Great software isn't developed in isolation....
EUROPE 13:30

Great software isn't developed in isolation....

But by the needs of the customers who rely on our solutions every day. From increasing subscriber expectations to new operational and technology challenges, service providers are constantly having to navigate exactly how these changes will affect their operations. Their feedback provides valuable insight into where the industry is heading and what capabilities are needed next. By listening closely to our partners, we can ensure our software continues to evolve in ways that deliver meaningful business value. Genexis CTO, Conny Franzén, explains how customer feedback shapes product development and why collaboration remains one of the strongest drivers for software upgrades.

Orange Poland extends free smartphone training for seniors
POLAND 13:27

Orange Poland extends free smartphone training for seniors

Orange Poland starts a new free series of smartphone training sessions on the ABCsenior platform on 05 October. Classes for both beginners and advanced users will be available. Over 16,000 seniors participated in the spring edition. For several years, the operator has been building a "digital world and cybersecurity classroom" on the ABCsenior platform in partnership with the bank BNP Paribas and the national telecommunications R&D institute NASK. The autumn edition of the courses also highlights new techno

Nearly two-thirds of broadband switchers want TV service too
NETHERLANDS 13:26

Nearly two-thirds of broadband switchers want TV service too

Nearly two-thirds (65%) of Dutch consumers changing broadband provider also plan to take a TV subscription at the new operator, research by Telecompaper shows. That's less than the current take-up rate of TV services, suggesting more cord-cutting is on the way. Ziggo customers are most loyal to pay-TV, while KPN are relatively more likely to add a mobile plan or fixed telephony to their broadband package. 

Sky Broadband launches new 1.6 Gbps full-fibre product
UNITED KINGDOM 13:24

Sky Broadband launches new 1.6 Gbps full-fibre product

Sky is launching a new 1.6 Gbps full-fibre broadband product, the fastest speed available from Sky Broadband on the Openreach network. The 1.6 Gbps full-fibre broadband product costs from GBP 38 per month and is powered by the Gigafast+ tri-band WiFi 7 hub. At launch, it is being offered to new new Sky Broadband customers, including existing Sky TV, mobile and smart home customers. Availability will be extended to existing Sky Broadband customers at a late later.

O2 Slovakia to absorb UPC in legal merger in November
SLOVAKIA 13:14

O2 Slovakia to absorb UPC in legal merger in November

The legal entity UPC Broadband Slovakia will cease to exist as of November, when the new owner O2 Slovakia will take over all operations and obligations. Customers will not face any changes to prices or services for the time being, reports Zive.sk.

Xu appointed as Huawei's rotating chairman
CHINA 13:14

Xu appointed as Huawei's rotating chairman

Huawei has confirmed Eric Xu will take over as rotating and acting chairman. Eric Xu will serve for a six-month term from 01 October to the end of March 2027. He succeeds the previous appointee David Wang, whose term finishes up 30 September.

Cisco examines threat detection landscape in new research showing just 8% are top performers
GLOBAL 13:09

Cisco examines threat detection landscape in new research showing just 8% are top performers

Cisco has published market research based on a survey of 8,000 security professionals, outlining the state of play for threat detection and governance. Drawing on the panel's responses, Cisco awarded a defence score to classify organisations into one of four groups. Only 8 percent of enterprises and public bodies qualified for the top category, "relentless defender,"  while a further 39 percent were classified as established defenders. The most common descriptor (41 percent) was "reactive defender", indicat

Orange Business expands UCaaS offering in France with Zoom Phone
FRANCE 13:07

Orange Business expands UCaaS offering in France with Zoom Phone

French B2B operator Orange Business and videoconferencing specialist Zoom announced a new development in their existing strategic agreement, aimed at supporting customers in their migration to a cloud-based VoIP telephony. To this end, Orange Business' UCaaS portfolio has been expanded with the addition of the Zoom Phone service within the Zoom Workplace collaboration platform. Clients will benefit from the operator's integration expertise as part of the offering. This collaboration is in line with Zoom's e

SPAIN 13:03

Indra acquires 30% stake in cybersecurity firm TRC

Spanish state-backed ICT group Indra has agreed to acquire a 30 percent stake in Madrid-based cybersecurity company TRC through its IndraMind unit. TRC is wholly Spanish-owned and specialises in protecting information systems and networks serving strategic national interests. Under the agreement, Indra will have the option to raise its stake to 100 percent within two years.

FINLAND 13:02

Traficom seeks comments on proposals to regulate Digita

Finnish transport and communications agency Traficom is inviting comments on its draft market analysis and decisions on significant market power (SMP) in television and radio broadcasting services by 08 November 2026. Its proposals affect Digita, which Traficom says still has SMP, with no change foreseeable in the forthcoming regulatory period.

TAIWAN 13:00

Chief Telecom, Google Cloud launch data routing service to counter subsea cable disruptions

Taiwanese telecom and digital infrastructure company Chief Telecom has partnered with Google Cloud to launch the 'Multi-Route Protection Service' on the local market. The new offer integrates international submarine cable resources and deploys Cross-Site Interconnect (CSI) technology to offer resilient data routing during cable outages. The service mainly targets financial institutions, and government agencies.

HONG KONG 12:45

Hong Kong loses nearly 1,800 fixed-line subscribers in July

Hong Kong lost 1,778 fixed-line subscribers in July, ending the month with 1.675 million users. The total includes 674,637 residential fixed-lines and 1.008 million business lines. The number of non-exchange lines (which includes IP telephone and fixed wireless services) also declined to 1.330 million in July from 1.336 million in June, according to figures from the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA). The number of leased lines fell to 137,311 in July from 137,732 in June.

SWEDEN 12:43

PTS sends proposal on regulating broadband connections for single family homes to EU Commission

Swedish telecom sector watchdog PTS said it has forwarded its proposal to regulate broadband networks connecting single family homes to the European Commission for review. The proposal covers 63 network owners so there is one draft decision each. Johan Holgersson, head of PTS' market regulation department, said there are competition problems in the market for residential broadband services via fibre.

NORWAY 12:25

Norwegian govt to spend nearly NOK 100 mln on new national time service

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom said reducing dependency on GPS-based time signals will be a major topic at the frequency forum on 14 October. The loss of precise and traceable time from satellites could put Norway's entire digital infrastructure to the test, the watchdog said, adding that the government is proposing to spend almost NOK 100 million on a national precise time service.

SPAIN 12:24

Spain satellite internet connections up to nearly 100K at end-2025

Satellite-based internet connections in Spain reached 98,391 at the end of 2025, up from 10,199 at the end of 2022 and equivalent to 0.5 percent of the country's total fixed broadband lines, according to a report by sector watchdog CNMC. The regulator attributes the near tenfold increase to the rollout of new satellite constellations, improved technical performance and rising demand for connectivity across the country.

MADAGASCAR 12:12

Madagascar minister meets with SpaceX on Starlink services

Madagascar's telecommunications minister Mahefa Andriamampiadana met with Starlink executives in Los Angeles on 28 September following an invitation from SpaceX. The discussions focused on Starlink's upcoming technological developments and potential satellite connectivity projects across Madagascar, Ecofin reported.

SWEDEN 12:11

Aixia wins SEK 3 mln order for network infrastructure from existing telecom customer

Sweden's White Pearl Technology Group said its Aixia subsidiary has received a contract worth SEK 3 million from an existing global telecom customer. The order comprises advanced network infrastructure for high-performance and data-intensive IT environments. Delivery is expected during the fourth quarter of 2026

NETHERLANDS 12:08

Dutch govt questions Microsoft, Meta on sharing civil servants names with US congress

Microsoft and Meta have shared personal details of civil servants in the Netherlands with the US Congress' judiciary committee, without  informing the affected people. The Dutch state secretary in charge of the civil service, Eric van der Burg told parliament he has met with the US ambassador and Microsoft about the matter, and also plans a meeting with Meta this autumn. In the meeting with the ambassador last month, Van der Burg underlined his responsibility to protect civil servants and the interests of t

FINLAND 11:57

DNA uses AI to offer live interpreting during business calls

Telenor's Finnish operation DNA has announced the launch of live interpretation for businesses, called DNA AI Tulkki. It can be integrated into switchboard service DNA Vaihdepalvelu or DNA Contact Center to enable people speaking different languages to understand each other during a telephone call. It uses artificial intelligence to assist companies and public organisations to improve their services without having to make separate interpretation arrangements.

AFRICA 11:48

Helios Towers to support Unicef connected schools, digital learning programmes in Africa

Helios Towers has joined forces with Unicef in a multi-year partnership aimed at expanding internet access and digital learning for children across Africa. The joint initiative will directly support two flagship Unicef programmes, Giga and the Learning Passport. By combining Helios Towers' regional telecoms infrastructure expertise with Unicef's global leadership in child advocacy and education, the collaboration seeks to connect remote schools, bridge the digital divide, and bring quality educational resou

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2 JUL 11:26

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