AT&T offers holiday savings on iPhones, iPads
UNITED STATES 16:06

AT&T offers holiday savings on iPhones, iPads

AT&T has announced new holiday deals on Apple products, with savings available on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch purchases. New and existing customers can bundle and save up to USD 1,900 when buying a new iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch SE 3 and iPad. They can also get a new iPhone 18 Pro for USD 0, get up to USD 1,200 off a new iPhone 18 Pro Max, or up to USD 1,200 off a new iPhone Duo - all with eligible trade-in. 

DE-CIX sees record internet traffic with GTA VI pre-downloads
GLOBAL 15:57

DE-CIX sees record internet traffic with GTA VI pre-downloads

DE-CIX has reported record global traffic across its Internet Exchanges as gamers started pre-downloading the new GTA VI game from 10 November, ahead of its official release on 19 November. DE-CIX said traffic at its Frankfurt IX reached 22.30 Tbps at 8.20pm CET on Tuesday 10 November, beating the record set in January 2026 by 19.06 percent. Traffic reached a record 33.01 Tbps across DE-CIX's global Internet Exchange network. 

FCC blocks eight providers for robocall traceback violations
UNITED STATES 15:47

FCC blocks eight providers for robocall traceback violations

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned eight voice service providers from connecting to US networks for violating robocall rules. Specifically, the companies failed to respond to multiple traceback requests, which are used to determine the origins of illegal robocall traffic. All operators working in the US must respond to these requests within 24 hours. All providers operating on US networks have two days from 13 November 2026 to stop accepting traffic from these blocked companies. 

U-wifi appoints new advisor to Board of Directors
UNITED STATES 15:39

U-wifi appoints new advisor to Board of Directors

U-wifi, US-based 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) internet provider, has appointed Charlie Vogt to the Board of Directors. Vogt is a former five-time technology CEO and Managing Director at investment banking and advisory company Bowen, and his broadband expertise and insights will support the company's growth and advertising business model. U-wifi's FreeU platform allows subscribers to watch short ads in exchange for credit toward their monthly service. 

Onecom launches full-fibre broadband on OneHub portal through APFN
UNITED KINGDOM 15:31

Onecom launches full-fibre broadband on OneHub portal through APFN

Onecom Partners has announced the launch of full-fibre broadband on its OneHub portal in the UK, through a new integration with the Aquila wholesale platform of AllPoints Fibre Networks (APFN). This comes six months after Onecom announced a partnership agreement with APFN. Onecom also plans to make its full service offering, including cyber and voice, available to AFPN partners from early-2027.

Kazakhtelecom to open credit line with Citibank for at least KZT 73 bln
KAZAKHSTAN 15:26

Kazakhtelecom to open credit line with Citibank for at least KZT 73 bln

Kazakhstan national operator Kazakhtelecom has approved an agreement with Citibank Europe to establish a non-binding credit line for trade finance, reports Profit.kz. The value of this facility will be at least 10 percent of the telecommunications company's equity. 

Marguerite to support Swan acquisition of Slovanet
SLOVAKIA 15:25

Marguerite to support Swan acquisition of Slovanet

The fund Marguerite, shareholder of Slovak operator Swan, confirmed that it will provide additional capital to Swan to facilitate the acquisition of Slovanet, reports Zive.sk. Swan, which operates the mobile operator 4ka, plans to acquire its competitor Slovanet. The companies signed a purchase agreement on 08 September, however, the final completion of the deal is not expected until early 2027. The investment from Marguerite could also result in a shift in the Swan's ownership structure, with the foreign i

Vivo provides fastest fixed download speeds in top Brazilian cities
BRAZIL 15:21

Vivo provides fastest fixed download speeds in top Brazilian cities

Opensignal's November Fixed Broadband Experience report shows that Vivo achieved the fastest download speeds in all 10 major cities measured in Brazil, winning outright in seven and sharing the top spot in Brasilia and Goiania (with TIM) and Recife (in a four-way tie with TIM, Dtel, and Claro). Nio demonstrated strong multi-device household stability, securing outright wins in Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba, alongside joint victories in Belo Horizonte and Goiania. TIM dominated single-device task reliability,

Boost Mobile offers Fairphone modular handset to customers
UNITED STATES 15:19

Boost Mobile offers Fairphone modular handset to customers

US mobile carrier Boost Mobile, an EchoStar company, has signed an agreement with Fairphone to offer the new Fairphone Gen 6+ smartphone to customers, becoming the handset maker's first US carrier partnership. The device supports the Right-to-Repair movement by providing modular hardware that is easily repaired. 

InCoax to proceed with SEK 45 mln rights issue following EGM approval
GLOBAL 15:18

InCoax to proceed with SEK 45 mln rights issue following EGM approval

InCoax Networks has secured shareholder approvals allowing the SEK 45 million rights issue it announced in October to go ahead. An EGM held on 13 November resulting in formal backing for a preferential issue of share rights with a subscription price of SEK 0.01. Under the terms, existing InCoax investor Saugatuck has agreed to subscribe for at least 24.5 percent of the rights issue. Its contribution would be set off against an outstanding claim worth up to SEK 15 million.

Megafon expands network coverage on Moscow Central Ring Road
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:17

Megafon expands network coverage on Moscow Central Ring Road

Russian operator Megafon said that its engineers built new base stations on the Central Ring Road (TsKAD) in the Moscow region. Additional telecom equipment made it possible to expand coverage and increase network capacity on one of the key highways in the region. The average mobile internet speed in the coverage area is 95 Mbps.

Azerbaijan and UK to expand cooperation in AI and digital governance
AZERBAIJAN 15:16

Azerbaijan and UK to expand cooperation in AI and digital governance

Azerbaijan and the UK intend to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital governance, scientific research and innovation. This is stipulated in the joint declaration on strategic partnership between the two countries, signed by Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev and UK prime minister Andy Burnham in Dublin on 12 November. The participants plan to promote partnerships between universities, research institutions and industry, as well as cooperation in emerging technologies and life sciences.

KYRGYZSTAN 15:15

O! adds 30 channels to O!TV app

Kyrgyzstan operator Nur Telecom, trading under the O! brand, has added 30 new, mainly Russian channels to its O!TV Premium package. The package includes 240 channels, with no change in the subscription rate at KGS 9 per day. The service can be used on up to five devices, and subscribers of the operator are not charged for the internet traffic. 

POLAND 15:13

Play offers 2 months free of mobile internet security service

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, started a promotion of its mobile internet security service Safe Internet. Customers can now activate the Safer Internet service directly in the Play24 application and take advantage of a unique promotion offering the first two months free. The promotion is valid until 30 November. The service protects from phishing, spyware, viruses and botnets. Customers do not need to install any additional application in order to use it.

CANADA 15:06

Terago reduces net loss in Q3, as revenue falls over 3 percent

Canadian telecoms operator Terago, mmWave spectrum holder and provider of managed FWA and 5G Private Mobile Network services, has reported revenue of CAD 6.20 million for Q3 2026, down 3.2 percent from CAD 6.40 billion a year earlier; with nine-month revenue down 3 percent to CAD 18.58 million, from CAD 19.16 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was CAD 1.01 million, up 3.9 percent from CAD 971,000 in Q3 2025; and CAD 2.30 million for the nine months, up 2.1 percent from CAD 2.91 million a year earlier.

UNITED KINGDOM 14:23

Virgin Media O2 unveils 'Priority Unwrapped' festive rewards

Virgin Media O2 has announced new Christmas rewards for O2 Priority members through a new digital interactive game called 'Priority Unwrapped'. Running from 13 November to 27 January 2027, this will give them the chance to win weekly various rewards, prizes and experiences. 

UNITED KINGDOM 14:13

Barclay Communications wins place on govt mobile services framework

Belfast-based Barclay Communications has been appointed as a mobile solutions provider on the UK government's Mobile Voice and Data Services 2 framework, which has an estimated value of GBP 1.5 billion million. It is the first telecoms company from Northern Ireland to win a spot on Lot 2 for mobile solutions, which is worth GBP 300 million.  

ITALY 14:08

Ercolani named Sparkle CEO

Italian international service provider Sparkle has announced the appointment of Alessandro Ercolani as its new CEO and General Manager following the recent resignation of Enrico Maria Bagnasco. In a short statement, Sparkle said Bagnasco is also stepping down from the company's board of directors.

PORTUGAL 14:03

Nova FCT researchers develop 'smart mirror' prototype for 6G networks

Researchers from the Nova University of Lisbon (Nova FCT), working within the European Terrameta consortium, have developed a pioneering prototype that could significantly enhance future 6G mobile networks, Executive Digest reported. Functioning like a "smart mirror," the 24x24-element reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) electronically controls and redirects radio waves around physical obstacles, creating alternative signal paths to boost coverage and reliability. The prototype uses memristors, electro

NORWAY 14:00

Norway, UK plan to strengthen AI technology cooperation

The UK and Norwegian governments have issued a joint statement pledging to boost cooperation on AI. The statement was signed by Kanishka Narayan, UK Minister for Artificial Intelligence, and Torgeir Micalsen, Norwegian Minister for Digitalisation and Public Governance, at the Atlantic Futures Forum (AFF) in Oslo on 12 November.

SWEDEN 13:55

Telenor Sweden reaches 67% stake in Bahnof with 91% of voting rights

Telenor Sweden said that since it published its offer on 06 November for the outstanding shares in Bahnhof, it has acquired another 10.09 million B shares in the company outside the offer. None of these acquisitions was done above the offer price of SEK 62 per share. By 13 November, Telenor Sweden held 30 million A shares in Bahnhof and 41.94 million B shares, corresponding to approximately 66.88 percent of the total number of shares and 90.56 percent of the total number of votes.

TOGO 13:41

Togo seeks to regulate digital content creators with influencer cataloging

The Togolese media regulator has asked social media influencers, bloggers, TikTokers, YouTubers and other digital content creators to identify themselves in nationwide census begun on 09 November, TogoFirst reported. The Haute Autorite de regulation de la communication ecrite, audiovisuelle et numerique (HARC) aims to compile an up-to-date national database of people who produce and distribute content online. The rapid professionalisation of digital content creation has formeda major commercial sector offer

SPAIN 13:39

BBC Player added to Prime Video in Spain, Poland, Switzerland

BBC Studios has launched BBC Player as a subscription channel on Prime Video in Spain and Poland, with Switzerland due to follow at the start of December. The service is already available on Prime Video in Germany and Austria, with plans to extend the distribution to further territories.

UGANDA 13:34

MTN Uganda Foundation selects 25 'Changemakers' beneficiaries

MTN Uganda Foundation has announced the 25 beneficiaries for the fourth phase of its Changemakers initiative as it commits UGX 500 million to community-led projects. The successful recipients were chosen from 2,607 submissions from Uganda's five regions. Each selected project will receive in-kind support valued at UGX 20 million for schemes in health, education, water, sanitation, environmental sustainability and economic empowerment.

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