Extreme Networks attracts takeover interest - report
GLOBAL 08:12

Extreme Networks attracts takeover interest - report

US networking software and equipment maker Extreme Networks is exploring a sale after attracting takeover interest, people familiar with the matter told Reuters news agency. The company has a market capitalization of over USD 3 billion after gaining 14 percent in value the day of the report. Since the start of 2026, the stock has gained over 45 percent in value.

Elektroprenos BiH awards telecom modernization contracts
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 07:53

Elektroprenos BiH awards telecom modernization contracts

Electricity transmission company Elektroprenos BiH has awarded a contract worth BAM 46.8 million to a five-company consortium comprising Artco Group, Saga NFG, Telegroup Banja Luka, Saga Belgrade and Telegroup Belgrade for a major telecommunications network upgrade across Bosnia and Herzegovina, reported Akta.ba. The tender process, initiated in January 2025, yielded only a single bid, which came in just below the estimated BAM 40 million pre-tax budget. Designed to replace infrastructure untouched since 20

Digi Italia adds Ukraine to international calls offer
ITALY 07:53

Digi Italia adds Ukraine to international calls offer

Italian MVNO Digi announced on its website that both new and existing mobile subscribers with plans that include international minutes can also now use them to call Ukraine. As a result, the operator's international call bundles now cover a total of 63 countries.

Vodacom Tanzania reports 19% revenue surge in H1
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 07:52

Vodacom Tanzania reports 19% revenue surge in H1

Vodacom Tanzania reported a 19 percent year-on-year increase in revenue to TZS 1.08 trillion for the six months ending September, up from TZS 905.33 billion during the corresponding period in 2025. Net profit grew by 182.7 percent to TZS 117.8 billion compared with TZS 41.7 billion. EBITDA increased by 33.1 percent, with the margin expanding by 4.2 percentage points to reach 39.5 percent, supported by robust revenue growth and disciplined cost management across operations, the mobile operator said. Operatin

Silknet obtains ISO information security certificate
GEORGIA 07:49

Silknet obtains ISO information security certificate

Georgian operator Silknet has obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, following an independent assessment of its information security management system conducted by TUV Rheinland, a German testing, inspection, and certification organisation. The company claims that this achievement strengthens the security framework across Silknet's full scope of services and underscores its commitment to protecting customer data, business operations, and digital platforms against evolving cyber threats. As cloud tec

MTN Group reports service revenues up nearly 17% in Q3
AFRICA 07:34

MTN Group reports service revenues up nearly 17% in Q3

MTN Group said its service revenue grew by 17.2 percent year-on-year at constant currency rates to ZAR 176.2 billion in the first nine months to September. Growth accelerated steadily throughout the period, scaling up each month from May to peak at 18.1 percent in September, while third-quarter service revenue rose 16.6 percent. EBITDA rose 22.9 percent to ZAR 86.0 billion in the nine months, lifted by a 20.1 percent increase in Q3. The company's EBITDA margin expanded by 2.8 percentage points to reach 47.9

One Hungary and Network4 Media Group sign distribution agreement
HUNGARY 07:24

One Hungary and Network4 Media Group sign distribution agreement

One Hungary and Network4 Media Group have partnered on a two-year deal to distribute 14 TV channels and integrate the Network4 Go streaming service. Beginning 1 December, subscribers of One Hungary's TV Family package will receive free access to Network4 Go content, including live sports events, NFL Network, and a catalogue of movies and series. Additionally, in Q1 2027, three new international channels—Moonbug (children's programming), Viasat True Crime, and Marquee TV (arts and culture)—will launch in the

Fox completes takeover of Roku
UNITED STATES 07:18

Fox completes takeover of Roku

US broadcaster Fox Corp has completed the takeover of Roku, less than six months after the takeover was first announced. Fox said the acquisition accelerates its digital strategy, with expansion into high-growth streaming and connected TV services for ad sales and programming distribution. The company expects the integration of Roku to generate USD 400 million in annual cost savings within two years, while also boosting revenues and cash flow. Roku will remain an open platform for distribution of other vide

Kyivstar raises outlook as Q3 revenues grow 27%
UKRAINE 07:08

Kyivstar raises outlook as Q3 revenues grow 27%

Revenues at Ukrainian operator Kyisvtar, a subsidiary of Veon Group, rose 26.5 percent to UAH 15.6 billion in the third quarter of this year. Telecommunications and infrastructure revenue grew 16.7 percent on higher mobile ARPU and data usage. Digital revenue grew 81.8 percent to 21.7 percent of total revenue. EBITDA rose 18.7 percent to UAH 8.4 billion, a 54.0 percent margin. The telecommunications and infrastructure margin was 57.7 percent, the digital margin totaled 40.7 percent. 

Veon acquires OLX in Kazakhstan
KAZAKHSTAN 07:06

Veon acquires OLX in Kazakhstan

Veon announced that its subsidiary Beeline Kazakhstan has completed the acquisition of OLX Group from OLX Global for a total consideration of USD 81 million (inclusive of approximately USD 6 million of completion adjustments), following receipt of relevant regulatory approvals. OLX KZ is a classified advertising platform for goods, services, real estate and automotive listings, reaching more than 52 percent of Kazakhstan's active internet population with approximately 9 million monthly active users. The acq

SoftBank's cloud and AI revenue jumps 37% as first-half group sales rise 11.7%
JAPAN 06:57

SoftBank's cloud and AI revenue jumps 37% as first-half group sales rise 11.7%

SoftBank reported an 11.7 percent increase in revenue to JPY 3.80 trillion for the six months to 30 September 2026, with growth in its consumer and enterprise businesses and expanding demand for cloud and AI services. Operating income rose 2.1 percent to JPY 642.1 billion, while net income attributable to shareholders increased 4.5 percent to JPY 364.5 billion.

NTT joins four companies to explore satellite mega-constellation
JAPAN 06:33

NTT joins four companies to explore satellite mega-constellation

NTT has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Electric, MUFG Bank, Development Bank of Japan and NTT Docomo Business to examine the development and commercialisation of a satellite mega-constellation supporting communications and other space-based services. The MoU covers feasibility studies for a range of services, including satellite communications, Earth observation, positioning and navigation, and space data centres.

JAPAN 04:13

Japan's TVer surpasses 53 million monthly users

Japan's commercial broadcaster streaming service TVer recorded 53.06 million monthly unique browsers in October 2026, its highest figure to date, as viewing on connected TVs and demand for live sports coverage continued to grow. The figure was up from the previous record set in January. TVer attributed the increase to new users, more frequent viewing by existing users and a wider range of viewing occasions. Connected TV users increased by 25 percent year on year, while the service recorded 635 million video

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:11

South Korea seeks public views on SK Broadband spin-off

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT (MSIT) is seeking public and industry views on SK Broadband's (SKB) plan to separate its data centre and submarine cable businesses into a new company, SK Horizon. The ministry will accept submissions from 10 to 30 November as part of its review of the proposed corporate split, which SK Broadband applied for on 1 September.

JAPAN 04:09

Generative AI use in Japan nearly doubles as mobile habits shift - NTT Docomo

Generative AI use in Japan has almost doubled in a year, with 51 percent of survey respondents now using it, up from 27 percent in February 2025, according to research by NTT Docomo's Mobile Society Research Institute. Use is spreading beyond younger people and beyond search and writing, to business tasks and personal advice. In a 2025 survey, 54 percent of users said generative AI quickly resolves their questions or concerns, and 51 percent said consulting it was easier than talking to a person. Trust lagg

JAPAN 04:02

NTT Data and Flux launch AI agent service for corporate management

NTT Data has partnered AI company Flux to launch a service using AI agents to support corporate management and financial planning activities. The service is designed to help executives and corporate planning teams analyse changes in business performance, assess forecasts and consider potential improvements by allowing AI agents to access and analyse internal company data. Responses will include the supporting data and the calculations or processes used to reach conclusions.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:00

LG Uplus partners with three universities to develop Korean-language voice AI

LG Uplus has formed an alliance with Seoul National University, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Yonsei University to develop voice AI technology tailored to the Korean language. The K-Voice AI Alliance will research technologies intended to make conversations between people and AI more natural, including the ability to recognise speaking styles, tone and context, and retain information over longer exchanges.

AUSTRALIA 03:58

Optus validates Cisco Live Protect on 8000 Series routers

Optus has validated Cisco's Live Protect technology on Cisco 8000 Series routers, as part of its efforts to strengthen network resilience and reduce the time required to apply security protections. Live Protect allows targeted protective measures to be applied to supported network infrastructure while a permanent software fix is tested and validated. The approach is designed to avoid service disruption and the need to restart affected equipment when applying the interim protection.

SINGAPORE 03:57

M1 reports data breach exposing customer personal information

Singapore operator M1 has disclosed a data breach involving customer information, including names, NRIC/FIN numbers, dates of birth and contact details. M1 said it identified the breach on 30 October and had since contained it. The affected information includes customers' mobile numbers, email addresses and residential addresses. The company did not disclose how many customers were affected. The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) said it was aware of the incident and was investigating.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 03:54

KT to hold draw for 155 types of preferred mobile numbers

Korea Telecom (KT) will open applications on 16 November for a draw giving customers the chance to obtain one of 155 types of preferred mobile numbers, including sequences such as 1111, 1234 and 1004. The numbers cover several formats, including four repeated digits, consecutive sequences and combinations with particular meanings. Each applicant can enter for up to three numbers.

JAPAN 03:52

KDDI and newmo partner to target autonomous taxi launch in Osaka by 2028

KDDI has entered into a capital and business partnership with mobility technology company newmo to develop autonomous taxi services, targeting commercial operations in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, by 2028. KDDI Smart Mobility will also participate in a separate business partnership with the two companies to develop mobility services aimed at addressing regional transport challenges. Under the agreements, KDDI will provide communications infrastructure, AI computing resources, remote monitoring and high-precisio

JAPAN 03:50

NTT and Safran explore multi-orbit satellite optical communications partnership

NTT and French space equipment provider Safran Data Systems (Safran DS) have signed an MoU to explore the development of optical communications infrastructure connecting satellites in multiple orbits with terrestrial networks. The agreement will examine the integration of NTT's digital coherent and network control technologies into Safran DS's optical ground stations. The aim is to support optical connections between satellite networks and ground-based data infrastructure, including links to NTT's All-Photo

JAPAN 03:48

KDDI reports 4.7% revenue growth as AI and data centre businesses grow

KDDI reported a 4.7 percent YoY increase in operating revenue to JPY 3.05 trillion for the six months ended 30 September 2026, supported by growth in mobile, cybersecurity, AI integration and data centre services. Adjusted operating income rose 13.9 percent to JPY 633.1 billion, while adjusted profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 13.6 percent to JPY 390 billion.

JAPAN 03:47

IIJ raises full-year revenue forecast after 29.9% first-half growth

Japanese operator Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) has raised its full-year revenue forecast after reporting a 29.9 percent YoY increase in revenue to JPY 210.3 billion for the six months ended 30 September 2026. Operating profit increased 7.4 percent to JPY 16.5 billion, while net profit rose 7.4 percent to JPY 10.8 billion. The growth was driven primarily by systems integration (SI), where revenue increased 57.1 percent to JPY 115.2 billion. Network services revenue rose 7.5 percent to JPY 93.5 billion.

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