Nokia delivers IP network upgrade for Hotwire Communications
UNITED STATES 19:23

Nokia delivers IP network upgrade for Hotwire Communications

Hotwire Communications, US fibre broadband ISP and telecoms company, has selected Nokia to install a new next-generation network in North Carolina. The new IP network will provide Hotwire with an AI fabric-ready foundation to meet rising demand from customers for high-performance connectivity. The simplified network architecture will reduce latency, lower power and cooling requirements, streamline network operations, and boosts application performance.

Sparklight Business launches new mobile service
UNITED STATES 18:54

Sparklight Business launches new mobile service

CableOne's Sparklight Business division has launched a new mobile service for small business customers called Sparklight Business Mobile. The service includes unlimited calls and texts, with 5G nationwide coverage across the US. Customers can choose mobile plans by device or employee, with two plan options for different mobile data use levels. Small businesses can manage up to 25 mobile lines through one account.

WightFibre reaches over 30,000 connected customers
UNITED KINGDOM 18:44

WightFibre reaches over 30,000 connected customers

Isle of Wight-based WightFibre has now connected over 30,000 customers and reached a penetration rate of more than 40 percent across its fibre broadband network footprint. This gives it a market share of around 34 percent on the Isle of Wight. Its Gigabit Island network now reaches 75,000 premises, or 91 percent of all premises on the island; with WightFibre on track to reach 95 percent by March 2028. 

GSMA estimates storms and floods could cost mobile networks USD 3 billion annually by 2050
GLOBAL 17:28

GSMA estimates storms and floods could cost mobile networks USD 3 billion annually by 2050

The global cost to mobile operators from severe storms and floods could reach USD 3 billion annually by 2050, up from around USD 1.7 billion currently, according to a new GSMA report on climate resiliency. The association has put together a framework for public policy to encourage resilience in mobile networks. These recommendations aim to promote coordination and risk assessments aligned with investment planning to ensure networks are prepared for extreme weather events, power failures, and natural disaste

Proximus announces annual price increases for January
BELGIUM 17:17

Proximus announces annual price increases for January

Proximus announced its annual price increase from January 2027. Most subscriptions will cost EUR 1-3 more each month, while its postpaid mobile plans get bigger data bundles and faster speeds. At the same time the entry-level and unlimited mobile plans will fall in price. The changes apply for both new and existing subscribers, both consumer and business. 

Starlink
BELGIUM 16:49

Starlink

This company profile analyses Starlink, a satellite broadband operator, with a focus on its activities in Belgium. This report contains information on Starlink's current position and strategy, gives an overview of its infrastructure and product portfolio, and looks at the market in which Starlink operates and its competitors. Furthermore, the profile reports on Starlink's marketing activities, including its customer strategy. Lastly the profile contains Telecompaper's SWOT analysis of Starlink.

Kyivstar reaches over 10 mln VoLTE and VoWi-Fi users
UKRAINE 16:45

Kyivstar reaches over 10 mln VoLTE and VoWi-Fi users

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar said that more than 55 percent of voice traffic on its network is generated via VoLTE and VoWi-Fi technologies, and the number of subscribers actively using them continues to grow. Currently, over 10.3 million of the operator's subscribers use VoLTE, while more than 2.6 million use VoWi-Fi. In Ukraine's largest cities, the share of voice traffic via VoLTE and VoWi-Fi is even higher: in Lviv, it has already exceeded 70 percent, while in Kiev and Odessa, it is approaching that mark

DEWA signs contracts with Huawei, Nozomi and Syskey
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 16:44

DEWA signs contracts with Huawei, Nozomi and Syskey

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed three technology agreements with Huawei, Nozomi Networks, and Syskey Softlabs during the water, energy, technology, and environment exhibition Wetex. The partnerships focus on communications infrastructure, digital substations, cybersecurity, and operational technology (OT) monitoring. The agreements were finalized through Moro Hub, a data centre and digital subsidiary of Digital DEWA. Financial terms and contract durations were not disclosed.

Claranet launches new Ransomware Readiness Simulation service
UNITED KINGDOM 16:31

Claranet launches new Ransomware Readiness Simulation service

Managed services provider Claranet has launched a new controlled technical assessment service in the UK called Ransomware Readiness Simulation. This will provide customers with proof of how their security controls identify, investigate and respond to selected ransomware activity. This will identify security control gaps and help business/security managers make informed decisions about their organisation's cyber security and resilience.

ITV rolls out Green Room freelancer support scheme nationwide
UNITED KINGDOM 16:23

ITV rolls out Green Room freelancer support scheme nationwide

UK broadcaster ITV has announced the nationwide launch of the Green Room initiative to support freelancers between roles, working in partnership with the Film and TV Charity (FTVC). It is looking 50 freelancers to join the new group, more than double the number of people that took part in the first cohort. The scheme will provide freelancers with access to office space, mentors and speakers - expanding its original pilot footprint in London (White City) to Cardiff (Boom Cymru) and Manchester (ITV Studios, S

BBC appoints new Director of BBC Nations, new Board members
UNITED KINGDOM 15:33

BBC appoints new Director of BBC Nations, new Board members

The BBC has appointed Rhuanedd Richards as Director of BBC Nations, effective immediately. She has been serving as Interim Director of BBC Nations for the last six months and now takes up the position permanently, joining the BBC Executive Committee. She will lead the BBC's operations in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, and BBC Local in England. She replaces Damon Buffini, who stepped down from the BBC Board in June. 

NCSC highlights growing threat of AI-enabled cyber attacks
UNITED KINGDOM 15:10

NCSC highlights growing threat of AI-enabled cyber attacks

The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that the country could be hit with AI-enabled attacks on critical national infrastructure by 2028. The latest 'State of the Cyber Nation' report warns that exploitation of AI technology by hostile actors will 'highly likely' increase the efficiency and scale of their actions - including ransomware attacks, exploitation of vulnerabilities, and social engineering. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:52

Megafon launches 5G in flagship shops

Russian operator Megafon said that it has launched 5G services in its flagship shops in Moscow, St  Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. This allows customers to test the 5G network there. Megafon's existing LTE infrastructure became the basis for 5G deployment. Using the technology-neutral principle, the operator launched the new generation of communication on existing frequencies with modernised base stations.

POLAND 14:51

Beskid Media acquires Air-Net

Polish ISP Beskid Media, active in the the Silesia and Lesser Poland regions, announced the acquisition of the ISP Air-Net Swiatlowod, based in Zator. Air-Net is a local provider of internet, television, and telephony services with over 15 years of market experience. Its service area covers the Oswiecim, Wadowice, and Chrzanow counties.

GLOBAL 14:50

Ceragon to market Radwin's sub-6GHz radios for private wireless use cases

Ceragon announced a product alliance with Israeli wireless vendor RAD Group's Radwin subsidiary. The collaboration expands Ceragon's current portfolio of microwave and mmWave wireless transport and backhaul radios into the sub-6 GHz private wireless access segment. Under the agreement, Ceragon will distribute Radwin's existing range for private network use cases including industrial connectivity, video surveillance and critical infrastructure.

MALAWI 14:45

Airtel Malawi invests MWK 23 mln in digital learning and cybersecurity education

Airtel Malawi has committed MWK 22.6 million to promote digital learning and cybersecurity education, equipping young Malawians with skills for the modern digital economy. The package comprises MWK 10 million to sponsor the National Cyber Security Conference, along with 4G routers and twelve months of unlimited internet access for 20 top-performing university students. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:44

Rostelecom launches games subscription for internet customers

Russian national operator Rostelecom said that its Rostelecom Games online platform introduced a new product, a subscription of the same name bundling exclusive offers for gamers. Users will get access to bonuses in World of Tanks, World of Ships and Warface, as well as games in the platform launcher. The subscription is available only to Rostelecom subscribers with a connected home internet service, regardless of the tariff plan.

NETHERLANDS 14:36

NorthC Datacenters names Goeman to lead Dutch business

NorthC Datacenters announced Maarten Goeman as its new managing director in the Netherlands from 01 November, replacing Jan Willem Dees. Goeman was previously Vice President Corporate Development at Mediterra Datacenters in Italy and before that held the same position at NorthC. His experience is expected to help build out the Dutch business, with a focus on AI and sustainability and strengthening the relationship with customers and partners. 

PORTUGAL 14:30

Meo announces network upgrade plan in Madeira

Portuguese telecom operator Meo announced a major infrastructure initiative across the Autonomous Region of Madeira, set for completion by September 2027, Executive Digest reported. The project involves modernising 209 mobile network stations and executing 727 network expansions across the archipelago to significantly improve 4G and 5G coverage, capacity, and service quality. The investment responds to rising digital connectivity demands from residents, businesses, and public institutions, the company's exe

EUROPE 14:28

LMT Defence and Thales Italia sign MoU to work on mobile network drone detection

Latvian operator LMT announced that its subsidiary LMT Defence and Thales Italia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore new approaches to drone detection and counter-drone capabilities, leveraging mobile network infrastructure and defence 4G/5G technologies. This cooperation builds on the companies' joint work within the European Defence Fund-supported 5G Compad programmes, with a particular focus on exploring the role of mobile communications technologies and infrastructure in drone detectio

SPAIN 14:13

Spain's Simyo cuts handset prices by up to 40% for Black Friday

Orange Spain's Simyo brand has started its Black Friday promotional campaign by announcing discounts of up to 40 percent on the price of some of the most popular smartphones currently available in the market. The operator is cutting the price of several handsets by up to EUR 200 to customers who acquire them in cash or in 30 interest-free monthly instalments.

BENELUX 14:11

Liberty Global says on track for Ziggo spin-off in Q2 2027

Liberty Global has firmed up plans to spin off its Belgian-Dutch business Ziggo Group, putting a Q2 2027 target date on the spin-off and saying it will release additional details in stock market filings in December. The work to combine VodafoneZiggo and Telenet in the new Ziggo Group holding company is underway, and Liberty Global said it expects the net value from the operational and financial synergies to exceed its previous estimate of EUR 1 billion. Most of this will come from tax deductions for previou

GLOBAL 14:06

Nordic Semiconductor introduces Wi-Fi combo SoC with standby power efficiencies

Nordic Semiconductor is introducing a new system-on-chip (SoC) range with integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, Thread and edge AI in an ultra low power envelope. Currently sampling with select clients, the nRF71 Series is pitched as the successor to Nordic's existing nRF70 Series Wi-Fi line-up. Nordic promises standby power draws up to 20 times lower than the current generation.

GERMANY 14:04

Ionos wins four-year contract to provide file hosting and collaboration service to German schools

European hosting provider Ionos has won a four-year contract to provide its file hosting and collaboration service (KoDaS) based on Nextcloud Workspace to schools in Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. As the general contractor, Ionos is responsible for the set-up, migration and operation of the service. It provides teachers and pupils with a digital workspace for file storage, collaborative document editing and communication. It operates on Ionos Cloud's German

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