Arabsat and Es'hailSat partner to expand services on 26 degrees East position
MIDDLE EAST 12:44

Arabsat and Es'hailSat partner to expand services on 26 degrees East position

Under the deal, the two companies will expand collaboration on the Unified Arab Bouquet to extend the global reach of Arab broadcast networks to audiences outside the MENA region. They said the agreement creates a framework for long-term cooperation on projects that meet evolving client needs and keep pace with rapid technological shifts in space, media and telecommunications.

Italian jobless rate stays at 6.3% in September
ITALY 12:31

Italian jobless rate stays at 6.3% in September

Italy's official unemployment rate remained at 6.3 percent in September compared to previous month's upwardly revised figure, according to the latest provisional data from Istat. September saw a 7,000 monthly fall in the number of employed people (+198,000 YoY), coupled with a 0.4 percent drop in youth unemployment, measuring job-seekers aged 15 to 24 years old, to 19.9 percent.

Vantiva reports sluggish Q3 sales despite video boost
GLOBAL 12:21

Vantiva reports sluggish Q3 sales despite video boost

Vantiva said turnover at its broadband CPE subsidiary fell 15.1 percent year-on-year in the third quarter. Broadband sales were EUR 321 million, down 15.4 percent in constant currency terms. Group revenues fell by a more modest 7.3 percent to EUR 436 million. This was largely because of a 25 percent rise in the video segment, which helped to offset the decline in broadband. 

Westcon-Comstor reports 21% rise in H1 gross sales and 14% adjusted EBITDA upturn to record figures
GLOBAL 12:09

Westcon-Comstor reports 21% rise in H1 gross sales and 14% adjusted EBITDA upturn to record figures

Westcon-Comstor, which distributes cybersecurity, networking and hybrid cloud services, has announced record gross sales of USD 3.37 billion in the first half year to 31 August, up by 21.3 percent year-on-year from USD 2.78 billion. Adjusted EBITDA also reached a record H1 high of USD 86.7 million, up 13.5 percent year-on-year from USD 76.4 million. David Grant, CEO at Westcon-Comstor, said AI is driving demand for products but its H1 performance reflects the strength of its specialist model and role in hel

Ugandan Court of Appeal slashes MTN's damages to Ezee Money by UGX 2 bln
UGANDA 11:50

Ugandan Court of Appeal slashes MTN's damages to Ezee Money by UGX 2 bln

The Court of Appeal has slashed damages awarded to Ezee Money Uganda from UGX 2.3 billion to UGX 300 million in a dispute with MTN Uganda over alleged unfair competition, NilePost reported. Delivering the judgment in Civil Appeal No. 66 of 2016, a three-judge panel comprising Justices Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Jesse Byaruhanga Rugyema and John Mike Musisi overturned previous findings that MTN had breached statutory duties under the 2013 Uganda Communications Act. However, the court sustained MTN's liability unde

MTN Ghana rewards over 30,000 customers to mark 30th anniversary
GHANA 11:35

MTN Ghana rewards over 30,000 customers to mark 30th anniversary

MTN Ghana has rewarded over 30,000 customers with cash prizes, alongside nine subscribers who won new Toyota Land Cruiser Prados, as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. The giveaways are part of MTN's Mega Promo, launched to thank customers for their loyalty and support over the past three decades. Sandra Adu Antwi, senior manager for consumer marketing at MTN Ghana, said that customers earned points through their everyday usage of MTN services. Top points earners were selected for monthly vehicle pr

Tencent Cloud modernises infrastructure for digital freight network TruKKer
MIDDLE EAST 11:26

Tencent Cloud modernises infrastructure for digital freight network TruKKer

Tencent Cloud has partnered with digital freight network TruKKer Middle East to modernise its technology infrastructure. TruKKer is migrating core workloads to Tencent Cloud's local data centre in Saudi Arabia while adopting CodeBuddy, Tencent Cloud's AI-powered development assistant, to accelerate its DevOps transformation and boost engineering productivity.

Lyca Mobile halves price of Red and White plans for Halloween
ITALY 11:17

Lyca Mobile halves price of Red and White plans for Halloween

Italian operator Lyca Mobile has announced a Halloween-themed promotion whereby new subscribers to its Italy White 50 and Red 50 plans will be offered a 50 percent reduction for the first 30 days. Italy White 50 comes with 350GB of data at 5G speeds for EUR 11.90 every 30 days (EUR 6 for the initial 30 days), while Red 50 includes 450GB for EUR 7.50 the first 30 days, rising to EUR 14.99 thereafter.

NGMN seeks vendor input on multi-RAT approach to 6G transition
GLOBAL 11:16

NGMN seeks vendor input on multi-RAT approach to 6G transition

The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance is inviting feedback from telecom vendors on whether existing cellular hardware could support multi-RAT spectrum sharing (MRSS) technology. The consultation comes after NGMN issued an updated position on MRSS's utility in supporting 5G to 6G transitions, stating that it remained the most promising option but with areas still to be addressed.

Fortinet lifts FY estimates on robust Q3 financials
GLOBAL 11:15

Fortinet lifts FY estimates on robust Q3 financials

Fortinet is raising its FY guideposts to reflect a strong third-quarter showing to 30 September. Group revenues are forecast to reach USD 8.125-8.215 billion, with services at USD 5.15-5.17 billion. This compares with the previous sales estimate of USD 8.02-8.18 billion and USD 5.18- .22 billion in services. It comes as Fortinet posted 20 percent growth year-on-year in Q3 based on a group turnover of USD 2.08 billion. Product sales advanced 37 percent year-on-year to USD 765 million, while free cash flow gr

Telia provides connectivity for Sweden's Vasaloppet 90 km skiing race for 3 years
SWEDEN 11:11

Telia provides connectivity for Sweden's Vasaloppet 90 km skiing race for 3 years

Telia has announced a three-year partnership to provide connectivity for Sweden's Vasaloppet 90 km cross-country skiing race. The operator is taking over the contract from Tele2. Vasaloppet has been running annually since 1922 and commemorates King Gustav Vasa's flight from rival Christian II's soldiers in the winter of 1520-21, purportedly on skis from Mora to Saelen.

Tubi turns to TikTok creators for new shows
UNITED STATES 11:09

Tubi turns to TikTok creators for new shows

Fox's free streaming service Tubi has teamed up with TikTok to develop new original content. The 'Tubi x TikTok Creatorverse Incubator' gives TikTok creators the opportunity to develop original long-form series for Tubi, expanding their reach to new audiences. The companies plan to develop ten new series this year, both scripted and unscripted programming, to bring popular TikTok content to the TV platform. 

CHILE 10:51

Chile's Subtel rejects Wom's 800 MHz spectrum renewal request

Chile's telecommunications regulator Subtel has refused to renew Wom's concessions in the 800 MHz band, citing the operator's failure to use the frequencies. According to a decision reported by local daily Diario Financiero, Wom has had no customers on the band since November 2016 after migrating users to 3G and 4G services.

CANADA 10:49

Canadian govt launches nationwide Telecom Competition Roadmap

The Canadian government announced the launch of the country's first Telecom Competition Roadmap, outlining a national approach to telecoms companies breaking down regional barriers to driving a single, national economy. This national approach is expected to help drive nationwide competition in mobile and internet services, helping to ensure Canadians have access to reliable and affordable telecoms services.

GERMANY 10:41

WEtell starts travel eSim offer with 1Global

1Global announced a new contract to provide the German MVNO WEtell with eSim services. WEtell offers a carbon-offset to its customers as part of the cost of their mobile services, and is now launching a travel eSim for data roaming. The travel bundles are available directly from within the WEtell app for immediate activation and powered by 1Glocal's worldwide eSIM platform. The companies said this offers customers "an eco-friendlier way to stay connected when they travel", as physical Sim cards are not requ

SOUTH AFRICA 10:34

TPC Africa debuts MVNO services in South Africa

The Perfume Co Africa (TPC Africa) Mobile has entered the South African market, using MTN's network to deliver a TPC-branded service, ITWeb reported. Entrepreneur and TPC Africa founder Bathabile Moreki said the MVNO will offer affordable mobile connectivity packages together with services that customers use in everyday life and business. She said expanding into mobile grew naturally out of her work with TPC Africa, noting that connectivity is essential infrastructure for small businesses.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:23

Channel 4 appoints new Head of Unscripted

UK public service broadcaster Channel 4 has announced the appointment of Alisa Pomeroy as Head of Unscripted. She will take up this new role in January 2027, reporting to the new Director of Programmes, David Brindley.  The role is part of the restructured commissioning team - combining Specialist Factual, Reality & Entertainment, and Documentary & Factual Entertainment slates. She has been with the company for 11 years, and this expanded Unscripted remit covers popular shows such as 24 Hours in Police Cust

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 10:21

Netboss and Optare take field ops alliance to Latin America

Spanish technology firms Netboss Comunicaciones and Optare Solutions have announced plans to extend their collaboration to Latin America, aiming to help local operators and ISPs digitise and automate field operations. Netboss will contribute its Kairos365FSM field-service management platform, with Optare acting as systems integrator, linking the tool with operators' inventory, orchestration, customer relationship management and network systems.

MALDIVES 10:21

DhiraaguPay offers rent-free month for FDC flat residents

Dhiraagu Fintech is running a promotion giving under which residents of Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) flats could win a rent-free month by settling their monthly rent through DhiraaguPay. The promotion runs until 31 December and there will be two winners each month. To participate, residents make their payments via the Fahi Portal by choosing DhiraaguPay, entering their mobile number, and approving the transaction prompt on the DhiraaguPay app.

EGYPT 10:18

Egypt's NTRA runs seventh online type approval training course for African participants

The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has hosted its seventh online Type Approval training course through the Egyptian African Telecom Regulatory Training Center (EG-ATRC), welcoming 37 participants from fifteen countries. The two-day programme focused on Egypt's type approval procedures, key technical standards, and radio spectrum testing requirements.

GLOBAL 10:15

Samsung cuts Galaxy A phones production by 20% - report

Samsung Electronics has ordered a 20 percent reduction in production volumes for its mid-range Galaxy A series smartphones in the fourth quarter of 2026, Korea's ETnews reported citing industry sources. The company wants to focus more on its premium models, as the rise in memory and other component costs puts pressure on margins and consumer demand remains weak.

GLOBAL 10:14

Dazn to broadcast Oceanman open water swimming races

Global sports streamer Dazn has signed a multi-year agreement with Oceanman, international open water swimming circuit, to become the organisation's Official Media Partner. Dazn will make Oceanman open water swimming available free-to-view to audiences worldwide, starting with live global coverage of the Elite Race World Final on 10-15 November in the Dominican Republic. This will be followed by expanded worldwide coverage in 2027.

CANADA 10:09

Rogers fined CAD 15 mln for misleading advertising of unlimited mobile plans

Canada's Competition Tribunal has ruled in favour of the Competition Bureau in a deceptive marketing case against Rogers Communications and order the company to pay a CAD 15 million fine relating to the marketing of its Infinite mobile plans. The Competition Bureau had accused Rogers of deceptive marketing by claiming that the Infinite mobile plans offered unlimited data, despite throttling speeds after a set amount of data, and was seeking CAD 135 million. The company has also been ordered to cover the Bur

UGANDA 10:01

MultiChoice Uganda introduces lower-cost subscription packages

MultiChoice Uganda has introduced a UGX 100,000 monthly DStv Sports package covering every Premier League and UEFA Champions League match as part of a subscription overhaul. Taking effect on 05 November, the new tier includes other sports and general entertainment channels, too. The overhaul establishes four primary tiers, namely Starter at UGX 25,000, Select at UGX 60,000, Sports at UGX 100,000, and Ultimate at UGX 185,000 per month.

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