Tele2 narrows FY underlying EBITDAaL growth range guidance as Q3 revenue rises 2%
EUROPE 08:46

Tele2 narrows FY underlying EBITDAaL growth range guidance as Q3 revenue rises 2%

Tele2 has narrowed its forecast range for full-year underlying EBITDAaL as it releases its third quarter figures. It said Q3 revenue rose by 2.16 percent to SEK 7.60 billion from SEK 7.44 billion a year earlier. End-user service revenue increased to SEK 5.73 billion from SEK 5.60 billion in the third quarter of 2025, up by 2.19 percent, driven by growth across all operations.

A1 opens pre-orders for iPhone Duo in Bulgaria
BULGARIA 08:46

A1 opens pre-orders for iPhone Duo in Bulgaria

A1 Bulgaria has started taking pre-orders for the Apple iPhone Duo. Commercial sales are scheduled for launch on 23 October. The iPhone Duo is available on the local market in Star White and Night Sky color variants.

Unifique suspends buyout tender offer following shareholders challenge
BRAZIL 08:45

Unifique suspends buyout tender offer following shareholders challenge

Brazilian operator Unifique has suspended the registration process for its public tender offer aimed at delisting the company from the Novo Mercado and converting its registration to Category B after minority shareholders holding over 10 percent of outstanding shares formally requested a new valuation. The group, including prominent investment funds, argues that the proposed offer of BRL 6.00 per share significantly undervalues the company. They contend that the initial assessment contains major flaws, most

Zegona announces death of COO Samuelson
SPAIN 08:45

Zegona announces death of COO Samuelson

UK telecommunications investment company Zegona, owner of Vodafone Spain, has announced the unexpected death of its Chief Operating Officer Robert Samuelson. The company's chairman and CEO, Eamonn O'Hare, described Samuelson as "my co-founder, a trusted colleague and, above all, a dear friend," adding that "everyone at Zegona and Vodafone Spain joins me in sending our heartfelt condolences to his family." 

Over third of Croatian telecom customers never switched provider
CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 08:44

Over third of Croatian telecom customers never switched provider

Over a third (36%) of Croatian consumers have never switched telecom service providers, Poslovni Dnevnik reports from research by the Croatian Regulatory Agency for Network Industries (Hakom). The study focused on pricing and revealed a notable market trend: high-speed fibre-optic plans are sometimes cheaper than older copper network subscriptions, driven by fierce competition among operators investing in modern infrastructure. 

Peterson seals enterprise CTO offer at AST SpaceMobile
GLOBAL 08:40

Peterson seals enterprise CTO offer at AST SpaceMobile

Derek Peterson has been appointed chief technology officer for enterprise and platforms at D2D satellite operator AST SpaceMobile.  In a social media update, Peterson said he would also take on the CIO and CSO functions, with a remit which spans enterprise IT, platforms, infrastructure, corporate networks and cybersecurity.  He announced the appointment after having attended the Wireless Global Congress event in Vienna, stating he was impressed with rallying momentum around converged satellite, cellular, an

Delta to shut 3 shops in January as customer service shifts online
NETHERLANDS 08:39

Delta to shut 3 shops in January as customer service shifts online

Dutch operator Delta announced plans to close its shops in Goes, Terneuzen and Schiedam from January. This would leave the operator with just two retail outlets, in Middelburg and Naaldwijk. The move comes in response to customers seeking service online more, over its website or app, or on the phone. 

CelcomDigi provides AI training for 200 Malaysian students
MALAYSIA 08:38

CelcomDigi provides AI training for 200 Malaysian students

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has teamed up with public broadcaster Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) on Junior Innovathon 2026, a STEM-focused competition for primary and secondary school students. The collaboration includes introductory AI training, exposure to applied AI technologies and an award recognising technology-based solutions to real-world problems.

XLSmart data traffic jumps 17% in Yogyakarta - Solo region as network tops 9,600 5G BTS
INDONESIA 08:22

XLSmart data traffic jumps 17% in Yogyakarta - Solo region as network tops 9,600 5G BTS

Indonesian operator XLSmart reported a 17 percent year-on-year increase in mobile data traffic across the Yogyakarta–Solo region, as it expands its 5G network across Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). Its 5G Blanket Coverage deployment now spans 23 cities and regencies in the two provinces, supported by 9,600 5G base transceiver stations (BTS).

Deutsche Telekom launches AI call notes on business mobile plans with AudioCodes
GERMANY 08:15

Deutsche Telekom launches AI call notes on business mobile plans with AudioCodes

Deutsche Telekom is deploying the VoiceAI Connect product from communication software provider AudioCodes for its new Voice AI Notes Mobile service for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). Voice AI Notes Mobile automatically records, transcribes and summarises business phone calls. Companies can deploy the AI solution in data centres or cloud environments. The solution enables the configuration of new use cases including voice agents, Agent Assist, call summaries, real-time translation and automated fo

Globalstar secures FCC authorisation for C-3 mobile satellite constellation
UNITED STATES 08:09

Globalstar secures FCC authorisation for C-3 mobile satellite constellation

Globalstar announced it has received US clearance to operate its third-generation mobile satellite constellation on a nationwide basis. Following approval from the US Federal Communications Commission, Globalstar's C-3 MSS satellites will be permitted to connect with hundreds of millions of end points nationally, including delivering more ubiquitous coverage to US smartphones. The authorisation additionally covers Globalstar's ground station antennas located in Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, Texas, Florida, and Pu

Salesforce opens Madrid HQ, to invest USD 1 bln in Spain
SPAIN 08:08

Salesforce opens Madrid HQ, to invest USD 1 bln in Spain

Salesforce has announced plans to invest USD 1 billion in Spain over the next five years, including a new 5,000 square-metre headquarters in Madrid. The company said the investment will boost its EMEA South operations and support enterprise customers across the region.

GERMANY 08:07

Ceconomy appoints new CFO from January 2027

Ceconomy, the owner of European consumer electronics retail chains Saturn and MediaMarkt, has appointed Virpy Richter as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 01 January 2027. In her new role, Richter will assume responsibility for the finance division and strengthen the executive voard undergoing a restructuring. Going forward Remko Rijnders, who had overseen the finance division on an interim basis since his appointment as CEO in July, will focus fully on the strategic and operational leadership of Cec

NETHERLANDS 08:05

Videoland secures competition clearance for takeover of Viaplay Netherlands

Videoland has obtained clearance from the Consumer and Markets Authority (ACM) to acquire Viaplay's streaming business in the Netherlands. The competition regulator said it did not expect any negative impact from the takeover for viewers, sports rights procurement or advertising sales. 

SWEDEN 07:55

Ericsson extends cooperation with Singtel and announces Swedish research pact with Singapore's NTU

Singtel and Ericsson have agreed a five-year partnership extending the cooperation announced in March this year with a longer-term plan to advance Singapore's 5G capabilities, accelerate use of AI-native applications and improve connectivity for businesses and consumers. The announcement coincides with a Singaporean state visit to Sweden at which a cooperation pact on "trusted and innovative technologies" was signed at Ericsson's HQ in the presence of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Singaporean president Tharman S

JAPAN 07:55

NTT Docomo tests AI workload shifting at base stations based on solar power availability

NTT Docomo and its parent company NTT are testing AI to manage energy resources at mobile base stations, based on available solar power generation and storage batteries as well as communications processing demand. The two companies started a test of the technology to verify its effectiveness in increasing the use of renewable energy and supporting responsive communications during times of limited energy supply, such as disasters. More details on the research will be presented at the NTT R&D Forum in Novembe

GREECE 07:54

United Group rebrands EON as Nova TV, upgrades cloud-based TV platform

United Group has replaced its EON television service with Nova TV, introducing the third generation of its cloud-based television and entertainment platform. The rollout includes a redesigned user interface, updated content discovery tools and additional viewing features across supported devices.

ITALY 07:49

WindTre ups price of more prepay plans in exchange for more data

Italian operator WindTre has confirmed on its website that several more existing prepay plans will be subject to a price increase ranging from EUR 0.49 to EUR 2 a month applied to their plans starting on 10 December 2026. The company again attributed the latest price hike to market needs and the need to continue investing in network improvements.

ITALY 07:39

Milan court confirms rejection of Inwit bid to suspend Fastweb's exit from tower deal

Italian mobile towers group Inwit announced that a Milan court has upheld its earlier rejection of the company's request to provisionally suspend the decision of Fastweb (Swisscom) to withdraw from a longstanding tower lease contract. The court deemed Inwit's claim of urgency (periculum in mora) "nonexistent", adding that the fall in the tower operator's share price had already occurred "in conjunction with the joint statement published by TIM and Fastweb regarding the reaching of a non-binding agreement to

SOUTH AFRICA 07:36

Vodacom commits over ZAR 600 mln to Mpumalanga annual investment

Vodacom announced it is investing over ZAR 600 million in Mpumalanga in network infrastructure and technology this financial year. The capital injection aims to expand broadband coverage and meet the rising demand for digital services across the province. The investment prioritizes coverage expansion, network resilience, capacity enhancements, and extended access across rural, township, and urban areas.

PHILIPPINES 07:34

Globe Telecom's chief intelligence and trust officer to step down in January 2027

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has announced that Anton Reynaldo Bonifacio, its chief intelligence and trust officer (CITO), will step down from this role. Bonifacio will leave Globe Telecom on 1 January 2027, following 12 years with the company.

JAPAN 07:31

Cable Media Waiwai migrates NEC subscriber management systen to cloud with OCX network

Japanese operator Cable Media Waiwai has agreed a contract to migrate its subscriber management system from NEC Networks & System Integration to the cloud. It will use the network service OCX (Open Connectivity eXchange) from BBIX to the system with Cable Media Waiwai locations over a closed network. The transition is expected to streamline operations and improve business continuity.

EUROPE 07:26

GNX brings last-mile services to Equinix Fabric marketplace

GNX is bringing its last-mile services, marketed under the name GNX+, to the Equinix Fabric Marketplace. This gives Equinix data centre customers direct access to GNX's global portfolio of connectivity services through the automated, carrier-neutral platform. GNX said the distribution deal should make it easier for customers to source, order and manage connectivity, in a "seamless and straightforward way".

EUROPE 07:25

Amazon expands Luna gaming to Prime Video in 12 more countries

Amazon has made its Luna cloud gaming service available through the Prime Video app on Fire TV for Prime members in Canada, France, Italy and Spain at no extra cost. The expansion follows launches in the US and UK in July, with eight further European countries due to gain access in November.

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