Telenor Norway gives more information about 08 October mobile network disruption
NORWAY 10:36

Telenor Norway gives more information about 08 October mobile network disruption

Telenor Norway has released more information about the disruption to its mobile services on 08 October and said it will send a more detailed incident report to telecoms sector regulator Nkom once its analysis is complete. For security reasons, it is not elaborating on the technical details of the fault at present.

ACM publishes draft guidelines on cloud switching rules for EU Data Act
NETHERLANDS 10:27

ACM publishes draft guidelines on cloud switching rules for EU Data Act

The Consumer and Markets Authority in the Netherlands (ACM) has published its proposal for new guidelines on switching cloud provider. The guidelines are part of implementing the EU's Data Act, which was designed to provide easier switching for businesses moving data between cloud providers or using multiple providers. The ACM's proposal is open until 06 November for pubic comment. 

Truecaller preliminary Q3 figures show 3% rise in constant currency net sales
GLOBAL 10:19

Truecaller preliminary Q3 figures show 3% rise in constant currency net sales

Truecaller says preliminary figures indicate growth in all three revenue streams in the third quarter of 2026 from the second quarter, and net sales have returned to year-on-year growth on a local currency basis. The interim report is due out on 03 November. The unaudited figures show that net sales in Q3 fell by 1 percent year on year to SEK 464.0 million from SEK 467.9 million but rose by 3 percent in constant currencies and were up 18 percent from Q2.

Stelogy targets return to revenue growth in 2027
FRANCE 10:13

Stelogy targets return to revenue growth in 2027

French ICT group Stelogy expects revenue growth to resume next year, according to its CEO Jean-Philippe Poirault. His appointment in mid-2025 was part of the turnaround efforts led by Stelogy's majority shareholder Kartesia. Group revenue decreased to EUR 105 million in 2025 and is expected to remain at this level this year. In an interview with Channel News, Poirault said the group is targeting future growth through a value-added strategy addressing clients' end-to-end needs across telecom, IT, cloud, cybe

Net Insight hires von Dahn as permanent CFO following Hook's departure
GLOBAL 10:12

Net Insight hires von Dahn as permanent CFO following Hook's departure

Net Insight has named Mario von Dahn as its next permanent chief financial officer. His appointment will take place no later than 19 April next year. Von Dahn's predecessor, Cecilia Hojgard Hook, has stepped down from the CFO role and will formally depart Net Insight on 31 December. The former finance and development lead for Business Sweden, Christine Kjellvard, is serving as interim CFO ahead of von Dahn's arrival.

Bolivia signs MoU to access Chile's Humboldt cable
BOLIVIA 09:55

Bolivia signs MoU to access Chile's Humboldt cable

Bolivia and Chile have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop technical studies for a terrestrial fibre-optic corridor that would give Bolivia access to the planned Humboldt submarine cable to Australia and beyond, reports local daily El Deber. The aim is to connect Bolivian territory to the cable from Chilean soil, rather than bringing the submarine system into Bolivia directly.

Over half of UK children play games online with strangers - Ofcom
UNITED KINGDOM 09:34

Over half of UK children play games online with strangers - Ofcom

New research from UK regulator shows that over half (55%) of children play online games with people they have never met in real life at least sometimes; and 20 percent play with strangers all or most of the time they game online. The 'Growing up Gaming' report shows that almost two thirds (64%) of parents of children aged 3-17 years who play online games are worried about their child talking to strangers through the game or in-game chat functions. Talking to strangers (64%) is the top concern for parents, a

Colombian mobile lines down nearly 6 mln to 87 mln in Q2
COLOMBIA 09:31

Colombian mobile lines down nearly 6 mln to 87 mln in Q2

Colombia reached 87.0 million mobile lines at the end of the second quarter of 2026, down 5.9 million year on year, according to the latest quarterly report from the country's ICT ministry Mintic. The decline was mostly due to an 11.5 percent slump in prepay, partly offset by a 2.4 percent gain in postpay and 5G migrations, said the watchdog, adding that the penetration came to 162 lines per 100 inhabitants at the end of June.

IOCO targets strategic acquisitions in AI, cybersecurity and cloud
SOUTH AFRICA 09:29

IOCO targets strategic acquisitions in AI, cybersecurity and cloud

South African ICT services provider iOCO plans to expand its portfolio through strategic acquisitions in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud and digital transformation, ITWeb reported. It aims to capitalise on rising market demand following a 39 percent surge in annual profit. Group CFO Ashona Kooblall said the company has established a centralised acquisitions team to identify target technology businesses that can strengthen iOCO's capabilities. Kooblall said that AI is  being integrated acr

Orange, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica confirm plans for joint bid for mobile satellite spectrum
EUROPE 09:22

Orange, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica confirm plans for joint bid for mobile satellite spectrum

Europe's biggest telecom operators have confirmed plans to explore setting up their own mobile satellite services company. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica and Vodafone said in a joint statement that they have signed a letter of intent to consider a potential joint bid for the necessary spectrum for mobile satellite services (MSS) in Europe. This follows the European Union's plan to reserve part of such frequencies for a European company. 

STC Bahrain launches Firebase Phone Number Verification with Telenor Linx
BAHRAIN 09:19

STC Bahrain launches Firebase Phone Number Verification with Telenor Linx

STC Bahrain has selected Telenor Linx as its Firebase Phone Number Verification (PNV) provider, becoming the first mobile operator in the Middle East to deploy the advanced verification service. By integrating Google's Firebase PNV via Telenor Linx, STC Bahrain enables app developers, fintech providers, e-commerce platforms and digital enterprises to move beyond traditional, manual SMS one-time passcodes (OTPs) toward SIM-based network authentication. This silent, one-tap verification technology makes onboa

Ofcom updates on X content monitoring and Grok investigation
UNITED KINGDOM 09:11

Ofcom updates on X content monitoring and Grok investigation

UK regulator Ofcom has received its first quarterly report from X on action it has taken in response to user reports of suspected hate and terror content on its platform. Ofcom said the report shows improvements to how quickly the content is being reviewed. However, it still has concerns about the how effective X's response to taking down illegal content is. Ofcom will review the information provided and continue talking to X about its content moderation results. 

FRANCE 09:09

ANFR improves RF exposure simulation tool

France's spectrum agency ANFR has released an enhanced version of its online tool designed to estimate radio frequency (RF) exposure linked to mobile antennas. The French public now has access to simulations for indoor environments, which have been added to complement the data already available on outdoor exposure. As before, this information is available via the agency's Cartoradio.fr platform and OpenBarres mobile app. Users can visualise the expected level of exposure, measured in volts per metre (V/m),

EGYPT 09:05

Egypt wins IPv6 Forum award for network resilience and online child protection

Egypt, represented by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), has received the 'Pioneer of National Network Resilience Policy' award from the IPv6 forum. It was presented at the Net5.5G Intelligent IP Network summit, held alongside the Global Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF) 2026 in Vienna, Austria, from 12-13 October. It recognises the NTRA's regulatory initiatives to enhance digital infrastructure efficiency, ensure continuous network availability and strengthen cybersecurity.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:03

MTS launches call for technological solutions to address business challenges

Russian operator MTS has launched a call for technological solutions to address business challenges via its MTS StartUp Hub platform. The company is seeking mature products and technologies capable of enhancing the efficiency of existing MTS business units, strengthening current services, and serving as a foundation for new customer use cases. MTS is focusing on solutions in the fields of artificial intelligence, telecommunications infrastructure, big data, enterprise software, and digital services. The com

POLAND 09:03

Poland reduces broadband not-spots by over a quarter in past year

Poland counted 8.063 million households with access to fixed internet networks at the end of September, according to a report from the Ministry of Digital Affairs. The number of locations lacking broadband access decreased by more than 600,000 in the past year to 1.173 million. 

MEXICO 09:01

FCC blocks Mexico IP Phone over robocall rule breaches

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has barred Mexican voice provider Mexico IP Phone and its CEO, Hemant Kumar Bharti, from connecting to US networks for breaching robocall rules. The regulator said the company sought direct access to US phone numbering resources by filing a forged FCC document and failed to disclose in its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) certification that it faced an anti-robocalling investigation by a State Attorneys General Task Force.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:57

Microsoft withdraws from Nscale AI data centre deal in UK

Microsoft has withdrawn from an agreement to become the anchor tenant at a new UK AI data centre being built by Nscale in Loughton, Essex, reports The Telegraph. The data centre, powered by thousands of Nvidia AI chips, was originally due to become operational in 2027. However, Nscale has been informed that the site cannot be connected to the UK power grid until the 2030s. 

EGYPT 08:56

Egypt wins Ookla Speedtest Award as fastest fixed broadband country in Africa in H1

Egypt has been given Ookla's Speedtest Award as the fastest fixed broadband market in Africa for the first half of 2026, marking its fifth consecutive year holding the top rank. The award was presented at the Network X 2026 conference, held from 13-15 October in Vienna, Austria. The ranking is based on Ookla's Speed Score metric that evaluates fixed network throughput and responsiveness by combining download and upload speeds with latency from real-world user tests. Across all service providers, Egypt achie

GLOBAL 08:46

Zyxel introduces triple radio Wi-Fi 7 access points

Zyxel Networks has announced a pair of tri-band Wi-Fi 7 access points equipped with three wireless radios. The NWA50BE MAX and NWA90BE MAX are designed to offer a practical and cost-effective path to ultra-fast Wi-Fi 7 speeds, catering to Zyxel's core market centred on small businesses, home offices and professionals. Managed via Zyxel's flagship cloud interface, Nebula, the access points provide an aggregate WLAN throughput of up to 9.3 Gbps. The triple radio set-up enables simultaneous connectivity in 2.4

EASTERN EUROPE 08:43

Western Balkans countries commit to following EU digital rules

The 8th Western Balkans Digital Summit in Herceg Novi concluded with a shared commitment to align the region's digital frameworks with EU standards. Key priorities include facilitating faster broadband rollout and advancing toward a 'roam like at home' regime with the EU. The Western Balkan countries also aim to harmonise regional legislation with the EU's NIS 2 Directive and Cybersecurity Act, strengthening CIRT/CERT capabilities, and coordinating via a regional cybersecurity database. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:40

Beeline Business adds video conferencing to contact centre UC platform

Russian operator Beeline said that its Beeline Business unit has expanded the capabilities of its unified communications platform, Contact.AI, making a video conferencing service available to users of its Cloud PBX. This solution enables online meetings with remote teams, client presentations, live broadcasts from various locations, or educational webinars. Users of the Contact.AI UCaaS platform and the Beeline Cloud PBX can now host online meetings with up to 100 participants at no additional charge, elimi

UZBEKISTAN 08:35

Beeline Uzbekistan hosts meeting of Foreign Investors Council

Beeline Uzbekistan, a subsidiary of Veon Group, said that a meeting of the inter-departmental working group on digital transformation and AI, operating under the Foreign Investors' Council (FIC) under the President of Uzbekistan, was held at the Beeline offices in Uzbekistan. The roundtable meeting brought together the heads of departments of the Ministry of Digital Technologies, as well as representatives of other relevant departments and businesses to discuss a strategic roadmap covering 17 key initiative

SPAIN 08:32

Mobile telephony most valued service among Spanish households

Mobile internet and mobile telephony remained the most highly valued services among Spanish households in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest survey conducted by communications and markets regulator CNMC. At the end of June 2026, a total of 72.9 percent of users surveyed were satisfied or very satisfied with their mobile internet service, just ahead of mobile telephony in general with 72.4 percent, fixed broadband at 68.8 percent and pay-TV at 67.5 percent, both up four percentage points yea

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