OIF launches seven new projects following Q4 committees meeting
GLOBAL 09:55

OIF launches seven new projects following Q4 committees meeting

The Open Internetworking Forum (OIF) has unveiled seven technical projects assigned at its recent Technical and Market Awareness &Education (M&AE) committees meeting. The quarterly committee meeting was held on this occasion in Bangkok, Thailand and featured delegates from over 200 OIF members, including 40 or so first-time attendees. OIF said the unusually high volume of new projects selected in Q4 reflected expedited development cycles in today's technology landscape, coupled with demand for interoperable

Globalstar's C-3 mobile satellite constellation authorised in France
FRANCE 09:52

Globalstar's C-3 mobile satellite constellation authorised in France

Globalstar said that its third-generation mobile satellite constellation, C-3 MSS, has secured authorisation for international operations in France. This brings the number of markets where the fleet has received regulatory clearance to over 20, including a recent approval from Germany, spanning four continents and a combined population of more than 1 billion people. The green light in France covers a twenty-year authorisation from the ministry in charge of digital sovereignty, as well as an authorisation fr

Sky Italia gifts EUR 100 voucher to Wifi subs for Black Friday
ITALY 09:51

Sky Italia gifts EUR 100 voucher to Wifi subs for Black Friday

Sky Italia has launched a Black Friday-themed promotion to persuade existing TV subscribers to sign up to its 'Sky Wifi' fixed broadband service. Under the offer, which runs until the end of November, customers who activate a Sky Wifi plan will receive a free EUR 100 Amazon voucher as well as lower monthly payments.

MOREnet selects 1Finity to provide open optical networking equipment
UNITED STATES 09:46

MOREnet selects 1Finity to provide open optical networking equipment

1Finity said it has been picked to supply network infrastructure upgrades at the Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet), using its Ultra Optical System range of optical networking products. MOREnet recently launched a request for proposal (RFP) to overhaul its optical infrastructure and inject more capacity. One requirement for the contract necessitated supplying an open optical architecture to facilitate growing bandwidth demand among MORENet members and emerging use cases in the AI era. This ap

Ooredoo Oman adds ChatConnect AI option in refresh of postpaid plans
OMAN 09:46

Ooredoo Oman adds ChatConnect AI option in refresh of postpaid plans

Ooredoo Oman launched upgraded O Plus postpaid plans featuring ChatConnect, an AI assistant app included at no extra cost on the O Plus 16 tier and above. Under the new offering, customers receive 2,000 ChatConnect credits each month to access more than five leading AI models, including GPT-5.6 Luna, Claude Sonnet 5, Gemini 3.8 Flash, and Grok 4.6, through a single interface. By unifying these tools within one platform, ChatConnect enables users to chat, translate languages, search the web, analyze images a

Pelephone signs binding deal to acquire Wecom Mobile
ISRAEL 09:39

Pelephone signs binding deal to acquire Wecom Mobile

Bezeq's mobile operator Pelephone Communications has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Wecom Mobile. This confirms a MoU signed in July with the sellers Clear Holdings Communications and Marathon Telecom to buy Wecom for up to ILS 265 million. Closing of the transaction remains subject to customary regulatory conditions, including approvals from the Antitrust Commissioner and the ministry of communications, along with necessary adjustments to both companies' mobile licenses. The deal is also conti

Lagos state agency tells ISPs to clean up cables
NIGERIA 09:37

Lagos state agency tells ISPs to clean up cables

Nigeria's Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) issued a directive to internet service providers operating within the state, mandating them to properly secure and arrange poorly maintained telecommunications cables, CommunicationsWeek reported. In an official notice signed by General Manager Prince Oyekanmi Elegushi, the agency warned that enforcement actions will begin on 9 November against any operators failing to comply. The directive covers selected areas of Lagos, inclu

Mali deploys web platform for reporting cyberattacks and sharing threat info
MALI 09:34

Mali deploys web platform for reporting cyberattacks and sharing threat info

Mali has intensified its commitment to bolstering national cybersecurity with the launch of a dedicated web platform by the country's Computer Emergency Response Team (ML-CERT), Ecofin reported. Designed to improve access to cyberthreat intelligence and streamline incident reporting, the initiative marks a step forward in strengthening national capabilities to prevent, detect, and respond to digital threats.

Orange Egypt delivers connected healthcare with Digital Delmar and El Gouna Hospital
EGYPT 09:31

Orange Egypt delivers connected healthcare with Digital Delmar and El Gouna Hospital

Orange Egypt has forged a partnership with Digital Delmar and El Gouna Hospital to introduce advanced connected healthcare services to El Gouna, one of the country's premier tourist destinations. The tri-party collaboration merges Orange Egypt's digital infrastructure with Digital Delmar's smart healthcare solutions and El Gouna Hospital's medical expertise. Designed to elevate the standard of patient care for both residents and visitors, the initiative also aims to bolster Egypt's growing health tourism se

Dutch cybersecurity assessment warns of increased threats, slow response
NETHERLANDS 09:27

Dutch cybersecurity assessment warns of increased threats, slow response

Cyber threats against organisations in the Netherlands are increasing and digital resilience efforts are not keeping up, according to the latest cybersecurity assessment from the national anti-terrorism and security coordinator, NCTV. This imbalance forms a serious risk to national security is the main conclusion in the NCTV's annual report on the cybersecurity situation the country. State actors and cyber criminals are employing AI at multiple levels, leading to faster and bigger attacks, and even less exp

Virgin Media Ireland ends Q3 with 344,600 broadband subscribers
IRELAND 09:25

Virgin Media Ireland ends Q3 with 344,600 broadband subscribers

Virgin Media Ireland generated revenue of EUR 118.6 million in Q3 2026, down 2.9 percent from EUR 122.2 million in Q3 2025; with nine-month revenue up 2 percent to EUR 368 million, from EUR 360.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA was down 31.8 percent to EUR 28.5 million in Q3, from EUR 41.8 million a year earlier; and down 10.9 percent over the nine months to EUR 107.3 million, from EUR 120.4 million. 

Sunrise reports lower results in Q3
SWITZERLAND 09:23

Sunrise reports lower results in Q3

Swiss operator Sunrise said revenues decreased by 1.2 percent year-on-year in Q3 2026 to CHF 732 million. Revenues generated though the residential customer business fell by 2.1 percent during the period to CHF 508 million, while revenues from wholesale and business customers business went up by 1.2 percent to CHF 219 million. Adjusted EBITDAaL dropped by 2 percent to CHF 265 million. Capital expenditure plunged by 59 percent year on year to CHF 39 million in the third quarter.

ITALY 09:17

Italy's Feder Mobile introduces new plans with up to 300GB for under EUR 10

Italian MVNO Feder Mobile has expanded its Flash range with two prepay plans including 250GB and 300GB of data for under EUR 10 a month. The New Flash 250 5G offer comes with 250GB of mobile data at 5G speeds plus unlimited calls and 50 SMS for EUR 9.99 a month, while Flash 300 4G includes 300GB at 4G speeds for the same monthly fee.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:14

Vodafone UK loses 62,000 contract mobile customers in H1

Vodafone UK generated revenue of EUR 4.86 billion in the six months to September (H1 FY27), up 10.2 percent from EUR 4.41 billion a year earlier; with service revenue up to EUR 4.04 billion, from EUR 3.66 billion. Adjusted EBITDAaL was up 11.3 percent to EUR 984 million, from EUR 884 million a year earlier; with the adjusted EBITDAaL margin up to 20.3 percent, from 20 percent. Service revenue grew 10.3 percent in H1 FY27, with growth of 1.7 percent in Q2 and 20.8 percent in Q1; with organic service revenue

MAURITIUS 08:59

Mauritius Telecom and AWS partner to launch free digital skills and AI training platform

Mauritius Telecom launched the myt Learning Hub Portal, a free online education platform designed to democratize access to artificial intelligence and digital skills for Mauritians. Developed as a joint initiative between Mauritius Telecom and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the platform is expected to help build local technical capacity, foster digital literacy, and accelerate national AI adoption across the country.

BRAZIL 08:57

Brasil TecPar's Q3 revenue rises 23%

Brazilian regional fixed broadband operator Brasil TecPar reported a 22.7 percent year-over-year increase in Q3 2026 net revenue to BRL 534.7 million, with adjusted EBITDA jumping 36.2 percent to BRL 285.7 million (a 53.4% margin). However, net profit plunged 98.8 percent to BRL 132,000, while net debt rose 10.4 percent to BRL 3.10 billion, though leverage improved quarter-over-quarter from 2.83x to 2.71x net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA.

DENMARK 08:55

Danish watchdog refers media outlet complaint to EU over Meta terms for business profiles

The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority said it has referred a complaint from Boersen newspaper and Bonnier Publications about Meta's new terms for companies to the European Union competition authority. The Danish watchdog said its provisional view is that the complaint may be relevant in terms of EU competition rules and the EU Digital Markets Regulation.

BRAZIL 08:55

TIM Brasil to supply 5G network for BYD factory and cars

TIM Brasil has partnered with BYD to build a private 4G/5G mobile network across the automaker's 4.6 million m2 industrial complex in Camacari, Bahia, while also providing expanded connectivity for BYD's Brazilian vehicle fleet. Under a B2B2C model where BYD covers connectivity costs, the agreement will optimise factory operations, supply chain logistics, and employee communications, while enhancing remote smartphone features and interactivity for nearly 400,000 electric and hybrid vehicles nationwide. To f

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 08:54

E& Money adds precious metals trading with OGold

E& Money and UAE-based precious metals platform OGold announced a partnership at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2026. The collaboration aims to expand access to gold and silver financial products by integrating mobile payment infrastructure with Shariah-compliant precious metals services. The partnership links E& Money's digital payment ecosystem with OGold's precious metals infrastructure to expand access to gold and silver savings products. The collaboration enables users to manage their wealth through everyday

CHILE 08:53

Cirion, Gtd and Telxius ink MoU to protect Chilean subsea cables

The Chilean Navy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the companies Cirion, GTD and Telxius to protect subsea telecommunications infrastructure in the Valparaíso region. Under the terms of the MoU, which may be extended to other areas, the signatories committed to setting up permanent communication channels that will allow for timely action in response to incidents, crises or conflicts affecting cables and their landing points in the region.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:51

BT delays Starlink service launch following Ukraine disruption

BT Group is delaying the launch of a Starlink-powered rural connectivity service following recent controversy over battlefield disruptions to the Starlink service in Ukraine, reports the Financial Times. BT CEO Alison Kirkby said the Starlink-powered service was "ready to launch", but BT was "cautious" about how the public will react following recent events in Ukraine. 

SOUTH SUDAN 08:45

Bank of South Sudan and NCA sign MoU to strengthen digital financial infrastructure against cyber threats

Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) and the National Communications Authority (NCA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen regulatory cooperation, cybersecurity, and the security of digital financial services in the country. The agreement aims to bridge institutional gaps by enhancing cooperation on cybersecurity, streamlining information sharing, and jointly securing the country's digital financial infrastructure.

ANGOLA 08:43

Startimes granted license to enter Angolan pay-TV market

The President of Angola has authorised a direct licence grant to Chinese multinational Startimes, allowing the operator to enter Angola's pay-TV market and compete directly with DStv, ZAP, and TV Cabo, Novo Jornal reported. Enacted under the 2026 Strategic Plan on the Licensing Regime for Electronic Communications Operators, the presidential order approves the concession contract to expand content options and stimulate sector growth across the country. Powers have been delegated to the Minister of Telecommu

EGYPT 08:42

Vodafone Egypt tests Ericsson scheduler to boost 5G performance

Vodafone Egypt and Ericsson completed a live trial of Ericsson's AI-native Scheduler for Link Adaptation to boost 5G network performance and customer experience. Part of Ericsson's AI in RAN portfolio, the solution enables real-time radio decisions to maintain reliable connectivity in high-demand and high-interference environments. The trial delivered up to a 14 percent gain in spectrum efficiency across Vodafone Egypt's 2600 MHz 5G network, Ericsson said.

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