Apple releases new iPad mini with revamped OLED display and A20 Pro chip
GLOBAL 14:24

Apple releases new iPad mini with revamped OLED display and A20 Pro chip

Apple has announced the upcoming launch of a new version of its iPad Mini tablet with an 8.5-inch OLED display, an A20 Pro chip and fast-charging support. The screen replaces the previous model's 8.3-inch panel and offers higher contrast, more than twice the peak brightness and an optional nano-texture finish. It is also the first iPad Mini with an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance.

Openreach connects more Scottish premises to fibre broadband
UNITED KINGDOM 14:19

Openreach connects more Scottish premises to fibre broadband

Openeach is starting to work to deliver full-fibre broadband to more premises across Scotland through the UK government-funded Project Gigabit programme. It is working to deliver connectivity to homes and businesses in Kilmun, Strone, Blairmore, Torrance, Kirkmichael (Ayrshire) and Kinloch Rannoch. Openreach holds a GBP 175 million Project Gigabit contract to deliver full-fibre broadband to around 77,000 Scottish premises - including some of the hardest-to-reach areas of the Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Na h

Alcom white label TV service with AgileTV starts deployment as Play+
FINLAND 14:14

Alcom white label TV service with AgileTV starts deployment as Play+

Video technology services provider AgileTV, the commercial brand of Agile Content, said it has partnered with Alcom's new television service, Play+. Alcom is based in Aland, the autonomous, Swedish-speaking province of Finland. Tom Bengtsson, CEO of Alcom, said the two companies have created a competitive and scalable white label TV-as-a-Service product that lets operators provide their customers with a high-quality television service without the complexity of building and operating their own platform.

EasyJet partners with Starlink to deploy onboard internet connectivity
EUROPE 14:13

EasyJet partners with Starlink to deploy onboard internet connectivity

European budget airline EasyJet has announced an agreement with Starlink to offer on-board Wi-Fi to passengers for the first time. EasyJet will deploy Starlink high-speed inflight connectivity from 1st-half 2027 across its A320, A320neo and A321neo fleet. It expects to complete the roll-out by early-2028. EasyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis said staying connected during flights was becoming increasingly important for both holidaymakers and business customers. 

Ofcom publishes latest telecoms, pay-TV complaints data
UNITED KINGDOM 14:07

Ofcom publishes latest telecoms, pay-TV complaints data

The latest telecoms and pay-TV complaints data from UK regulator Ofcom shows that BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone received the most complaints from broadband customers in Q2 2026, at 7 complaints per 100,000 customers each. This compares to an industry average of 6 complaints per 100,000 customers. Virgin Media O2 was the least complained about broadband provider (4). 

Teracom lifts Q3 revenue and operating profit amid growth in digital infrastructure and broadcasting services
SWEDEN 14:00

Teracom lifts Q3 revenue and operating profit amid growth in digital infrastructure and broadcasting services

State-owned Swedish company Teracom says year-on-year increases in third quarter revenue and operating profit leave it in a stable financial position with the scope to plan for the future. The upturns are thanks largely to growth in the digital infrastructure segment as well as a recovery in the level of remuneration for broadcasting services. Teracom is involved in innovation and cooperation nationally and internationally with both academia and industry, including work on a drone detection and monitoring p

Meta announces plans to sell up to USD 95 billion in new shares to fund AI plans
GLOBAL 13:45

Meta announces plans to sell up to USD 95 billion in new shares to fund AI plans

Meta has announced plans to sell up to USD 95 billion in stock to fund its ambitions in the AI market. The plan starts with the sale of USD 35 billion worth of its Class A stock and depositary shares based on preferred stock. The other USD 60 billion may be realised over time with the start of a new programme to sell Class C shares from Q1 2027. 

Spain's Adamo offers EUR 25 convergent plan in Halloween promo
SPAIN 13:40

Spain's Adamo offers EUR 25 convergent plan in Halloween promo

Spanish broadband provider Adamo has launched a Halloween-themed offer giving new subscribers to one of its convergent plans a permanent EUR 9 a month discount. Anyone who signs up to the company's convergent plan with 1 Gbps fibre broadband plus unlimited calls and a mobile line with unlimited data will pay EUR 25 a month for good instead of EUR 34.

ZTE revenue jumps 34% in Q3 thanks to expansion in IT market
CHINA 13:21

ZTE revenue jumps 34% in Q3 thanks to expansion in IT market

ZTE reported a strong acceleration in revenue growth in the third quarter, driven by its expansion into IT and computing equipment and contracts outside China. Total sales rose 34.0 percent year-on-year to CNY 38.81 billion in the three months to September, compared to just 9 percent growth in the first half of the year. Net profit jumped to CNY 1.31 billion from CNY 264 million as valuation gains on investments added to the sales growth.

EBU extends top cycling rights deal to 2032
EUROPE 13:14

EBU extends top cycling rights deal to 2032

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has agreed a two-year extension with Amaury Sport Organisation to keep the Tour de France, La Vuelta, Paris-Roubaix and other leading men's and women's road cycling events on European screens until 2032. The deal extends the existing 2026-2030 agreement by adding the 2031 and 2032 seasons.

DNA joins 6G-Rocket project with Nokia, Nvidia, Keysight, MediaTek alongside Oulu, Northeastern and Tokyo universities
FINLAND 13:07

DNA joins 6G-Rocket project with Nokia, Nvidia, Keysight, MediaTek alongside Oulu, Northeastern and Tokyo universities

Telenor's Finnish operator, DNA, has announced its participation in international 6G-Rocket project launched by the University of Oulu to develop a mobile network that uses artificial intelligence to spot disruptions in advance and adapt before the connection deteriorates. More information about the project will be announced on 28 October at the 6G Summit at Finlandia Hall in Helsinki. Also participating are Nokia, Nvidia, Keysight, MediaTek, Northeastern University and the University of Tokyo. The project

Digital Arena Sweden runs launch events in November
SWEDEN 12:42

Digital Arena Sweden runs launch events in November

Ericsson has announced the launch of Digital Arena Sweden, a test and innovation environment for AI, 5G, 6G and APIs that is open to organisations nationwide. Launch events will run between 10 and 26 November in Lund, Gothenburg, Stockholm and Lulea, only five months since the start of the scheme, which involves an investment of more than SEK 300 million.

SPAIN 12:35

Telefonica Spain buys 10% stake in local AI firm OGA

Telefonica Spain has acquired a 10 percent stake in OGA, a Seville-based AI company that specialises in optimising critical industrial processes with a focus on logistics, retail, energy, healthcare and defence. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, includes a commercial and technical agreement allowing Telefonica to integrate OGA's technology into its services for businesses and public-sector customers.

MIDDLE EAST 12:09

Eutelsat and Qatar Media extend partnership for DTH broadcasting across MENA

Hamad Elbordini, sales director MENA at Eutelsat, said the extension highlights the continued trust placed in Eutelsat's broadcast infrastructure and services. Saoud Al Maadeed, deputy director for Qatar Television at Qatar Media Corporation, said the new agreement ensures continuity of satellite distribution and underlines their shared commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible content to MENA viewers.

SIERRA LEONE 11:55

Orange Sierra Leone Foundation brings digital school Kit to Karene school

The Orange Foundation of Sierra Leone has successfully delivered an Orange digital school kit for the benefit of pupils at Karene district education committee primary school in Kamakwie in Sella Limba Chiefdom. It provides children and teachers with essential modern learning tools.

UNITED STATES 11:50

Verizon postpaid growth improves to over 400,000 new phone customers in Q3

Verizon has increased its full-year outlook again after reporting record adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter. The operator's new strategy appears to be paying off, with a strong increase in postpaid phone net additions to 406,000 in Q3, while reduced phone subsidies are helping keep operating costs and margins in check. Total revenues rose 1.5 percent year-on-year to USD 34.3 billion, and adjusted EBITDA jumped 8.0 percent to USD 13.8 billion.

JORDAN 11:41

Zain Jordan continues to support Al Ma'wa wildlife reserve

Zain Jordan has renewed its partnership with the Princess Alia Foundation for the sixth year, reinforcing its dedication to environmental preservation and wildlife protection through Al Ma'wa, a 1,100-dunum sanctuary in the Souf area of Jerash Governorate. One standard dunum measures 1,000 square metres. Al Ma'wa provides a secure environment and specialist rehabilitation for wild animals rescued or confiscated by authorities, and currently houses approximately 70 animals.

NAMIBIA 11:34

Namibia's CRAN raises NAD 100,000 for local charities

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has successfully concluded its Values Champions Charity Initiative, raising and distributing nearly NAD 100,000 to support healthcare and education institutions across the country. The Values Champions Initiative was launched in January 2021. Through the programme, staff members support community projects designed to drive lasting, positive social impact. This year, four teams collectively raised NAD 68,750, and this was supplemented by a NAD 30,000

GLOBAL 11:31

Genesys contains security breach

​Genesys said it has contained a cybersecurity incident in which an intruder was able to access its internal business systems. The breach was discovered on 16 October, with an investigation determining the hacker had entered Genesys's learning management system (LMS) and customer relationship management (CMS) platform. Genesys has now implemented measures to head off the intruder and manage wider security implications.

GLOBAL 11:29

Semtech rolls out FIPS 140-3 security in AirLink 5G software update

Semtech has announced updated software functionality for its AirLink 5G industrial-grade cellular routers and networking equipment. The upgrades are led by the latest iteration of Semtech's AirLink operating system. AirLink administrators should update to AirLink OS 6.1 to implement certificates from the latest US federal computer security standard, FIPS 140-3, replacing the previous FIPS 140-2 benchmark. Semtech is also rolling out a revamped zero trust architecture that factors in an integration with Palo

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11:20

Etisalat and Burjeel Holdings partner to enhance healthcare access for UAE employees and families

Etisalat UAE has signed a memorandum of understanding with GCC healthcare services provider Burjeel Holdings to enhance medical service access for its employees and their families in the UAE. The partnership connects staff and their dependents with Burjeel Holdings' network of hospitals and medical centres. It establishes a formal framework for preventive health initiatives, personalised medical assistance, and employee well-being programmes.

SOUTH AFRICA 11:11

Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Microsoft South Africa support school digital skills lab

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has launched its second solar-powered Mobile Digital Lab at Fontein Full-Service School in Gqeberha, South Africa.  It benefits approximately 850 pupils alongside local teachers and community members by expanding digital access and grassroots educational opportunities. The laboratory has been provided in partnership with Microsoft and South Africa's Department of Communications and Digital Technologies alongside Deviare, which is also co-sponsoring free foundational digital t

FRANCE 11:02

Orange France plans to offer video calls with after-sales experts across retail stores

Orange France has been consulting employee representatives on the introduction of a new service aimed at enhancing customer relationship management across its physical retail stores. Under the proposal, shoppers will be able to receive expert advice via video calls with Orange representatives trained to provide remote assistance on specialist topics, such as technical connectivity issues. This follows successful trials carried out in 24 retail stores, using a tablet connected to the operator's CRM system an

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 10:59

Ericsson expects 63% of UAE smartphone holders to use AI agents by 2030

Sixty-three percent of smartphone users in the UAE are expected to delegate everyday tasks to AI agents by 2030, according to an Ericsson ConsumerLab report. It said 10 percent of respondents in the country, double the global average, already use agentic AI capabilities to handle tasks they previously did themselves.

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