Telekom Greece adds Disney+ to MagentaTV bundles
GREECE 08:36

Telekom Greece adds Disney+ to MagentaTV bundles

MagentaTV, Telekom's pay-TV service in Greece, has added Disney+ to its content offering. The new packages combine MagentaTV and Disney+ under a single subscription, with options to include Netflix. Customers can now subscribe to Disney+ alongside MagentaTV Cinema or MagentaTV Full, with prices starting at EUR 19.90 per month for the MagentaTV Cinema + Disney+ package.

Fastweb cuts price of Casa Ultra fixed broadband to under EUR 30
ITALY 08:32

Fastweb cuts price of Casa Ultra fixed broadband to under EUR 30

Fastweb (Fastweb + Vodafone) has launched a lower-cost version of its premium Casa Ultra fibre broadband plan, which is now available for under EUR 30 a month (EUR 29.95) to those with a mobile plan, or EUR 33.95 without. It previously cost EUR 32.95 and EUR 36.95 respectively.

Telenor Sweden receives clearances for Bahnhof takeover
SWEDEN 08:30

Telenor Sweden receives clearances for Bahnhof takeover

Telenor has announced that the Swedish Competition Authority (Konkurrensverket) has approved Telenor Sweden's acquisition of a controlling stake in Bahnhof. The deal received foreign direct investment clearance from the Inspectorate of Strategic Products (Inspektionen foer strategiska produkter or ISP) on 20 October 2026, too. Telenor said the acquisition will help create a stronger challenger in the Swedish telecom and broadband market, enable it to offer a broader service range, and bolster its investment

Roku doubles Q3 EBITDA as revenues grow 24%
UNITED STATES 08:22

Roku doubles Q3 EBITDA as revenues grow 24%

Roku maintained strong growth in the third quarter, with revenues up 24 percent year-on-year to USD 1.50 billion. Its advertising and subscriptions revenues both increased 23 percent, supported by increased political advertising ahead of US elections and new Premium subscriptions bundling multiple streaming services with discounts. Device revenue jumped 33 percent to USD 194 million, driven by higher memory prices and the launch of its first Oled TVs in September. The company's adjusted EBITDA more than dou

Mediapro extends Conmebol football broadcast deal to 2030
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 08:15

Mediapro extends Conmebol football broadcast deal to 2030

Spanish broadcaster and sports rights broker Mediapro, which will shortly rebrand as Imagina, said the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has awarded it a new contract to continue producing and distributing the international feed for its tournaments until 2030. The renewal continues a partnership that has remodelled how audiovisual content from the confederation's leading competitions is produced, distributed and managed.

India to introduce AI governance rules for telecom sector
INDIA 08:14

India to introduce AI governance rules for telecom sector

Indian regulator Trai has released draft guidelines on the responsible use of AI in telecommunications networks and the provision of telecom services, seeking feedback from industry stakeholders by 27 November. The proposed guidelines aim to support the implementation of the Indian government's AI Governance Guidelines, published in February 2026, in the telecommunications sector.

German housing industry sees risks in draft telecom law for network investments
GERMANY 08:08

German housing industry sees risks in draft telecom law for network investments

The draft bill to amend the Telecommunications Act put forward by the German government jeopardises investments by the housing industry and the deployment of advanced network infrastructure in multi-unit dwellings, according to a study commissioned by the Federal Association of German Housing and Real Estate Companies (GdW). The study found that the proposed legislation could make it difficult for both telecom providers and housing companies to finance the construction of network infrastructure to connect a

Airtel Kenya acquires 3.5GHz spectrum to expand 5G network
KENYA 07:58

Airtel Kenya acquires 3.5GHz spectrum to expand 5G network

Airtel Kenya has invested USD 65 million to acquire 100 MHz of spectrum in the 3,500 MHz band, securing a 25-year licence to support its 5G roll-out. Airtel Africa announced in its half-year financial results that its Kenyan operating unit secured the spectrum following standard regulatory approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). 

Italy's Ehiweb Mobile gifts two months of all plans
ITALY 07:55

Italy's Ehiweb Mobile gifts two months of all plans

Italian MVNO Ehiweb Mobile, a brand of Bologna-based ISP Ehinet, has launched a promotion giving new subscribers a total of two months' free access to any of its plans. The offer comes after a week after the operator debuted its first 5G plans on the Telecom Italia (TIM) network.

Brightspeed appoints new CEO
UNITED STATES 07:50

Brightspeed appoints new CEO

US operator Brightspeed announced the appointment of Shawn O'Donnell as CEO, effective immediately. O'Donnell succeeds Michel Combes, who joined in June 2025 as acting CEO and will continue as chairman of the board. O'Donnell brings more than 30 years of experience in the telecom market, with a strong track record of driving operational improvement and positioning companies for long-term success, Brightspeed said. He was previously CEO of Arbinet and PTGi's International Carrier Services Division and served

Telekom launches Wi-Fi 7 router, Mesh home connectivity service in Greece
GREECE 07:37

Telekom launches Wi-Fi 7 router, Mesh home connectivity service in Greece

Telekom Greece has introduced the Fibre Router 7, which supports Wi-Fi 7 technology, and 'Power WiFi', a mesh service designed to extend wireless network coverage throughout the home. Telekom offers the Fibre Router 7 as bonus with a FTTH connection.

Apple quarterly sales up 12% on iPhone, Mac strength; sees weaker growth in Q4
GLOBAL 07:27

Apple quarterly sales up 12% on iPhone, Mac strength; sees weaker growth in Q4

Apple reported sales of USD 114.5 billion for its fiscal fourth quarter to September, up 12 percent from a year earlier. Sales growth was slower than in the previous quarter but slightly better than Apple's forecast. The company said the growth rate will slow down again in the December quarter, with pressure on margins expected from rising costs. The company's net profit rose 12 percent in Q4 to USD 30.7 billion, helped by a refund from the reversal of US trade tariffs.

GREECE 06:49

OTE to reappoint Nebis as chairman and CEO for 3-year term

Greek operator OTE's board of directors had decided to propose the re-election of Kostas Nebis as chairman of the board and CEO for a further 3-year term. The proposal will be submitted to shareholders for approval at OTE's 2027 Annual General Meeting. If approved, Nebis's new term will begin on the date of the meeting.

AUSTRALIA 05:10

Optus Wholesale enters Australia's Layer 3 NBN market

Optus Wholesale has launched a Layer 3 wholesale NBN service, offering service providers an API-first platform for ordering, provisioning and managing broadband services. Called Optus Wholesale NBN, the platform allows wholesale partners to integrate directly through APIs or manage services through the MyWholesale Portal. Partners can also use their own devices rather than being required to adopt Optus-supplied equipment.

JAPAN 05:08

Japan's 5G base stations increase to 347,000, with wide variation among operators

Japan had 346,715 5G base stations at the end of March 2026, an increase of 39,452 over the previous year, according to a radio spectrum usage survey published by the ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC). Among the four mobile network operators, KDDI had 131,042 5G base stations (including those of its BWA affiliate UQ Communications), followed by SoftBank with 120,564 (including Wireless City Planning), NTT Docomo with 58,979 and Rakuten Mobile with 36,130. 

JAPAN 05:06

Optage expands dark fibre network to connect data centre hubs across Kansai

Japanese operator Optage is expanding its data centre interconnection network across the Kansai region, launching a dedicated dark fibre service called Flex Dark Fiber during fiscal 2026. The service will provide dedicated optical fibre cores connecting data centre locations in central Osaka, Saito, Keihanna, Ikoma, Sanda and Nanko, as well as other areas across Kansai. Customers will be able to obtain fibre capacity in pairs of single-mode fibre cores.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:03

Naver Cloud to develop AI-based logistics systems for Korean Army

Naver Cloud has signed an agreement with the South Korean Army Logistics Command to develop and test AI services across military procurement, maintenance and logistics. The agreement covers the development of AI applications designed for use in military logistics operations. The organisations will jointly develop and test an AI-based procurement platform that matches requirements with supplies according to performance criteria, alongside condition-based maintenance (CBM+) systems that analyse equipment data

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:01

South Korea launches 614-petaflop national supercomputer

South Korea has brought its sixth national supercomputer, named Han-gang, into operation, adding GPU-based artificial intelligence computing capabilities to the country's high-performance computing infrastructure. The ministry of science and ICT and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) held a launch ceremony at KISTI's headquarters in Daejeon on 2 November.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:59

ETRI showcases nine AIoT technologies for industrial and public applications

South Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) is showcasing nine AI of things (AIoT) technologies spanning digital twins, robotics, mobility, healthcare and carbon and energy management at the 2026 AIoT International Exhibition in Seoul. The three-day exhibition, which opened at the COEX convention centre on 3 November, features technologies combining AI with connected devices and sensors to analyse data and make decisions in operational environments.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:56

Samsung and KT test autonomous network technology at baseball stadium

Samsung Electronics and KT have verified AI- and digital twin-based autonomous network operation technology on a commercial mobile network, using data collected at a baseball stadium in Suwon, South Korea. The two companies conducted the trial at KT Wiz Park over approximately three months from July, testing technology designed to identify and apply optimal network configurations without requiring manual intervention.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:53

LG Uplus and Seoul Women's University expand research partnership

LG Uplus has agreed to expand its collaboration with Seoul Women's University on privacy protection, AI and data research, including the development of technologies for handling sensitive personal information and training specialist security personnel. The two organisations signed an MoU covering joint research and professional education. The work will be centred on an Innovation Zone being established at the university by South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission.

JAPAN 04:52

KDDI launches AI-powered on-demand transport trials in two municipalities

KDDI Smart Mobility has launched trials of its AI-powered on-demand transport service in two Japanese municipalities, working with local authorities and transport operators to provide alternative mobility options for residents. The mobi service began operating in Nishihara, Okinawa Prefecture, on 2 November, while a separate reservation-based shared bus service called Kururin will begin in Takagi Village, Nagano Prefecture, on 4 November.

JAPAN 04:50

NTT establishes executive cybersecurity forum for Japanese businesses

NTT Group has established an invitation-only, membership-based cybersecurity forum for senior business executives in Japan, with its first meeting scheduled for 27 November 2026. The Security Trust Forum (STF) will provide a platform for business leaders to discuss cybersecurity as a corporate governance and strategic management issue, alongside related challenges including artificial intelligence, supply chain risks and economic security.

GLOBAL 04:48

AI networking and interconnect market to reach USD 279.8 bln in 2027

Global revenue from AI networking and interconnect equipment is forecast to reach USD 279.8 billion in 2027, up from USD 37.9 billion in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate of 95 percent, according to research firm TrendForce. The growth is being driven by the expansion of AI server clusters and increasing bandwidth requirements between accelerators, servers and network infrastructure.

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