Amazon updates smart speakers with 16-inch display model, Echo Dot with Wi-Fi extender
UNITED STATES 14:47

Amazon updates smart speakers with 16-inch display model, Echo Dot with Wi-Fi extender

Amazon.com has unveiled a new range of its Echo devices featuring the Alexa+ AI assistant. These include the Echo Show 16 smart display with integrated Fire TV software, an alarm clock called Echo Time and the Alexa Photo Frame, as well as upgrades for the Echo Dot and Echo Studio smart speakers. Most of the new products are available now or will launch in time for the year-end holidays.

Westcon-Comstor introduces Palo Alto Networks EMEA sales partner programme
GLOBAL 14:44

Westcon-Comstor introduces Palo Alto Networks EMEA sales partner programme

Westcon-Comstor has introduced the Partner Growth Circle in partnership with Palo Alto Networks to accelerate channel expansion for selected Westcon partners in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). It aims to help participants scale their Palo Alto Networks business through structured business planning, specialist enablement and targeted growth support. Partners will work with Westcon-Comstor to create joint business plans aligned with priority services, key target accounts and agreed pipeline goals.

Extreme Networks beats fiscal Q1 estimates as SaaS sales rise 22%
GLOBAL 14:36

Extreme Networks beats fiscal Q1 estimates as SaaS sales rise 22%

Extreme Networks reported a better-than-expected turnover of USD 341.1 million for its first fiscal quarter to 30 September. Year-on-year sales growth of about 10 percent was roughly in line with Extreme's Q4 performance, and surpassed its USD 334-339 million guidance issued on 05 August. Extreme's revenue base benefited from 22 percent growth in annual recurring turnover from software-as-a-service products, including its unified network management, automation and security platform Extreme One. The Extreme

STC Group's nine month revenue rises 4% as subsidiaries lift turnover 9%
SAUDI ARABIA 14:28

STC Group's nine month revenue rises 4% as subsidiaries lift turnover 9%

STC Group has reported a 3.7 percent year-on-year increase in nine-month revenue to SAR 60.1 billion and said EBITDA grew by 3.5 percent to SAR 19.15 billion. Net profit climbed 2.6 percent to SAR 10.92 billion, adjusted for non-recurring items. The group's subsidiaries sustained strong momentum, with revenue growing 9.0 percent over the nine months and third-quarter growth accelerating to 18.5 percent. STC announced a Q3 2026 dividend of SAR 0.55 per share, aligning with the General Assembly policy, bringi

MultiChoice Nigeria cuts entry subscriptions for DStv and GOtv
NIGERIA 14:16

MultiChoice Nigeria cuts entry subscriptions for DStv and GOtv

MultiChoice Nigeria is lowering its entry-level subscription for DStv and GOtv to NGN 6,000 per month and introducing a dedicated football tier featuring every Premier League and UEFA Champions League match. It aims to improve affordability and protect its subscriber base against growing competition from streaming platforms. From 05 November, a new structure reorganises DStv into four tiers, namely Starter, Select, Sports and Premium. GOtv will offer Easy, Starter, Select and Sports options.

Ghana's NCA tests website accessibility with disabled people
GHANA 14:09

Ghana's NCA tests website accessibility with disabled people

The Ghanaian National Communications Authority (NCA) has hosted a hands-on user testing session to evaluate its website's accessibility features and collect user feedback. It brought together representatives from the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) along with disabled people and their guides. The NCA aims to foster digital inclusion and improve access to information in accordance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards.

MTS Exolve unveils revamped call centre platform
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:04

MTS Exolve unveils revamped call centre platform

Russian company MTS Exolve, a subsidiary of the operator MTS, has debuted a completely revamped call centre solution. The MTS Exolve Contact Centre product was presented at Customer Contacts Week (CCWeek 2026), an annual event dedicated to the contact centre industry.Previously, MTS Exolve announced the acquisition of exclusive rights to the MightyCall Enterprise Russian Edition software. Now that MightyCall has become part of the MTS Exolve ecosystem, the company can offer businesses a unified package comb

Zain Bahrain and Kerne Youth run 'Women in Tech' initiative
BAHRAIN 14:00

Zain Bahrain and Kerne Youth run 'Women in Tech' initiative

Zain Bahrain has partnered with educational platform Kerne Youth to launch the "Women in Tech" initiative, which aims to increase female participation in the artificial intelligence and digital innovation sectors. They have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand Bahrain's digital talent and advance professional opportunities for women. The scheme will offer a hybrid schedule of online and in-person workshops concerning AI, innovation and core digital skills.

Streaming services call for public interest test for NPO online services
NETHERLANDS 13:57

Streaming services call for public interest test for NPO online services

The industry group Streamingdiensten Nederland has called for a clear framework on public-private cooperation in the upcoming Media Act. In a response to the public consultation on reforming the public broadcast system, the association for streaming providers said the public remit needs to be more clearly defined, including how the NPO works with commercial players, in order to support fair competition.

TalkTalk partners Zattoo to offer combination of mobile and TV subscriptions
SWITZERLAND 13:53

TalkTalk partners Zattoo to offer combination of mobile and TV subscriptions

Mobilezone brand TalkTalk is partnering with TV streaming platform Zattoo to offer mobile subscriptions including access to television. Three new offerings, branded "TalkTalk Mobile'n Stream," combine a TalkTalk mobile subscription with a Zattoo subscription. The new offerings are part of TalkTalk's refreshed brand identity.

Drei Austria offers bandwidth prioritisation with ZTE 5G router
AUSTRIA 13:50

Drei Austria offers bandwidth prioritisation with ZTE 5G router

Hutchinson Drei Austria is integrating a new function into the ZTE G5TC 5G router, as part of its Boost! home internet offering. The function, called Drei Ruckelschutz, monitors the quality of the network and automatically detects bandwidth bottlenecks to prioritise time-sensitive applications, such as video calls, video streaming and online gaming. This means that users can rely on a more stable internet connection, especially when several people and devices are using it simultaneously.

DIDWW ties up with TechAISolutions for customer call analytics
EUROPE 13:46

DIDWW ties up with TechAISolutions for customer call analytics

DIDWW has announced a partnership to combine its voice services with software provider TechAISolutions' IdentityCall product for call analytics and quality management. IdentityCall gives managers a view of every submitted call and transcribes, summarises and categorises them, then extracts agreed actions and scores them against the company's own criteria. It uses artificial intelligence that looks beyond keywords to the content of each call, showing whether employees met customer needs and agreed standards.

GLOBAL 13:25

Fraunhofer Institute launches dedicated unit to assist sovereign IT projects

The Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems has formed a dedicated business unit to aid engineering projects targeting sovereign IT platforms. The Sovereign Platform and Innovation Engineering (SPIN) subsidiary will assist projects commissioned by public sector bodies, profit-making companies and operators of critical infrastructure. The business model will mainly focus on R&D provision and validation services as well as tech transfer projects such as intellectual property-based spinouts. 

EGYPT 13:17

Egypt's NTRA and General Federation of Social Agencies to promote telecom user rights and online child safety

Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and the General Federation of Social Agencies have signed a cooperation protocol to protect telecom users' rights and enhance children's online safety. They aim to raise awareness of digital risks while equipping children and adolescents with tools to navigate the internet safely. They will focus on public education and provision for underserved communities.

EGYPT 13:09

Egypt targets up to 7 mega data centres in 5-year technology push

Egypt plans to build between five and seven mega data centres over the next four to five years under its digital and economic blueprint up to 2030, Arab Finance reports citing ICT minister Raafat Hendy. At a digital forum, he revealed that several of the data centres will be operational and serving international markets by 2030, with construction on the remaining facilities continuing alongside. The ministry also aims to train a national workforce in advanced technologies and quantum computing.

SPAIN 13:02

Optima Mobile reactivates sub-EUR 5 plan with 150GB for Halloween

Italian MVNO Optima Mobile, operating on the Fastweb + Vodafone 4G and 5G network, has relaunched a special plan with 150GB of data for under EUR 5 a month. The Halloween-themed offer, dubbed Super Mobile 150 Special Edition, comes with unlimited calls, 200 SMS and the 150GB data bundle at 4G speeds for EUR 4.95 a month.

SAUDI ARABIA 13:00

Zain KSA revenue rises 1% in year to date

Zain KSA reported a 1 percent year-on-year increase in revenues to SAR 8.14 billion for the first nine months of 2026, up from SAR 8.09 billion in the same period of 2025. Net profit at the Saudi operator rose to SAR 538 million from SAR 373 million. Excluding non-recurring gains from the Universal Service Fund (USF) project, net profit grew by 11 percent, while EBITDA reached approximately SAR 2.51 billion.

GLOBAL 12:54

Movandi begins sampling 60 MHz silicon transceiver for FWA, physical AI connectivity

Movandi has announced early distribution of an RF silicon transceiver built for the 60 GHz mmWave band. Currently available to select clients for sampling, the MV6055 transceiver achieves peak data transmission of over 5 Gbps at distances of about 1 kilometre in line-of-sight. A modular circuit architecture supports incremental expansion, including application-targeted antenna and cost configurations.

GLOBAL 12:49

HPE introduces Mist, Aruba Central support in SD-WAN platform EdgeConnect

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has unveiled a new integration in its software-defined WAN and zero-trust access suite EdgeConnect. The integration enables full feature access into the cloud-managed networking and AI assistance suite Mist, as well as in Aruba Networking Central, HPE's centralised network orchestration and monitoring dashboard. HPE will roll out the Mist integration before the end of this year, followed by Aruba Central support in H1 2027.

SPAIN 12:32

T-Systems inks agentic AI deal with Spain's Banco Sabadell

T-Systems, the digital services arm of Deutsche Telekom, announced a contract to expand Banco Sabadell's use of agentic AI systems. The Spanish banking group, which serves around seven million customers, has plans to harness AI to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.

GLOBAL 12:19

F-Secure lifts FY forecast as Q3 revenue rises 12% driven by Embedded Security growth

F-Secure has reported a 12.2 percent year-on-year rise in third quarter revenue to EUR 40.5 million, driven by growth in the Embedded Security division. In the Partner Channel, reported revenue increased by 15.6 percent to EUR 34.1 million. In the Direct Channel, reported revenue decreased by 2.9 percent to EUR 6.4 million. The F-Secure is raising its FY 2026 outlook as it sees the potential to outpace the market, focusing on the Partner Channel, Embedded Security and Scam Protection.

GLOBAL 12:10

Calix launches telecoms AI language model Calix Gems

Calix has debuted a telecoms-grade language model to support AI applications in its intelligent broadband service suite Calix One. Dubbed Calix Gems, the model is available from the open-source software repository Hugging Face. Initially, Calix aims to serve selected use cases, such as real-time threat detection and mitigation, subscriber experience, and dynamic network troubleshooting that operate across multiple layers.

BRAZIL 12:06

Gaispi approves BRL 1.7 bln for TV 3.0 converters and AI data centre

Gaispi has approved the proposal by EAF to allocate roughly BRL 1.7 billion in leftover 5G auction funds toward two major infrastructure initiatives, pending final approval from Anatel's Board of Directors. The primary project allocates BRL 1.28 billion to distribute TV 3.0 set-top boxes over 24 months to 910,000 low-income Bolsa Familia households across Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and the Federal District.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:04

Telphin and HelpDeskEddy integrate services to enhance customer service

Russian communication service provider Telphin, in collaboration with Eddie Service, has completed the integration of its Telphin.Office PBX service with the Russian platform HelpDeskEddy. Support agents and staff can now manage calls and inquiries from a single interface, eliminating the risk of data loss and the need to toggle between multiple windows. 

Just In

14:47

Amazon updates smart speakers with 16-inch display model, Echo Dot with Wi-Fi extender

14:44

Westcon-Comstor introduces Palo Alto Networks EMEA sales partner programme

14:36

Extreme Networks beats fiscal Q1 estimates as SaaS sales rise 22%

14:28

STC Group's nine month revenue rises 4% as subsidiaries lift turnover 9%

Commentary

19 OKT 13:02

SpaceX wants to join the mobile market, but why?

24 SEP 13:37

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

8 SEP 10:16

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

11 AUG 10:49

Can Ziggo Group creation improve visibility for the Dutch market?

Background

27 OKT 11:51

Danish AI sector focuses on business market

26 OKT 00:15

The week in telecom: European telcos take on satellite market, Nvidia rekindles AI RAN hopes

24 OKT 08:49

Dutch Weekly - Week 43

24 OKT 08:38

German Weekly - Week 43