Telefonica expands Skydance alliance, to launch joint original series
SPAIN 13:02

Telefonica expands Skydance alliance, to launch joint original series

Telefonica said its Movistar Plus TV platform has renewed and expanded its strategic alliance with Skydance, the US entertainment giant formed after Paramount acquired Warner Bros earlier this year. The two-year global agreement covers streaming, channels, films, original programming and sports rights, ensuring that Movistar Plus can continue to carry content from HBO Max, Warner TV, TCM, Discovery, Eurosport, Cartoon Network and other Skydance-owned brands.

Sercomm seals prplWare 4.2 certificate for XGS-PON gateway
GLOBAL 13:01

Sercomm seals prplWare 4.2 certificate for XGS-PON gateway

Sercomm's XG428C Wi-Fi 8 fibre gateway has been certified for version 4.2 of the open source middleware ecosystem prplWare. This update comes after the XG428C was validated for the version 4.1 prplWare spec in June. XG428C is an XGS-PON capable gateway with support for tri-band Wi-Fi access, multi-link operation backhaul, and edge AI features. PrplWare consists of an underlying operating system built on the OpenWrt platform, along with a specification for Wi-Fi mesh networking, lifecycle management tools, a

Ultrahuman to work with Abu Dhabi on predictive health model
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 13:00

Ultrahuman to work with Abu Dhabi on predictive health model

The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ultrahuman Healthcare to develop and validate a biological health age model. The platform will combine clinical biomarker data with data collected from wearable devices to provide personalized insights into longevity and aging. The initiative is designed to advance Abu Dhabi's preventive healthcare framework by enabling individuals to monitor key health drivers, including cardiovascular fitness, sleep quality, met

Pricier mobile phones contribute to higher inflation in Netherlands in September
NETHERLANDS 12:55

Pricier mobile phones contribute to higher inflation in Netherlands in September

Higher mobile phone prices contributed to increased inflation in the Netherlands in September, according to a report from the Central Bureau for Statistics. Inflation in the country rose to 3.4 percent from 3.3 percent in August, with the increase driven by a 27.3 percent annual jump in the cost of vehicle fuels. This was offset by a 1.7 percent fall in food prices. 

STC Group offers week of free roaming calls
SAUDI ARABIA 12:49

STC Group offers week of free roaming calls

STC Group is offering customers unlimited free roaming calls for the week starting 12 October, following the disruptions to travel in the country caused by attacks on the Riyadh airport. The offer applies to calls between Saudi Arabia and abroad for all customers roaming internationally. This initiative reflects STC Group's commitment to corporate social responsibility and customer care, keeping travelers seamlessly connected with family and loved ones back in the country, the operator said.

Gawex Media completes EU-funded fibre network build
POLAND 12:46

Gawex Media completes EU-funded fibre network build

Polish ISP Gawex Media, based in Szczecinek, announced completion of the deployment of a fibre-optic network in Szczecinek County and its surroundings, funded by the National Recovery Plan (KPO). The ISP is now able to provide services across the entire area covered by the project, based on FTTH infrastructure. The project covered the areas Szczecinek, Turowo, Wilcze Laski, Dabrowica, Silnowo, Barwice and  Polczyn-Zdroj, including around 650 premises. The total investment value exceeded PLN 2.6 million, wit

Telekom Srbija to enter US mobile market in December
SERBIA 12:42

Telekom Srbija to enter US mobile market in December

Telekom Srbija CEO Vladimir Lucic announced that the company expects to receive its US mobile operator license in mid-November, with operations set to launch in December using AT&T's network. This expansion will broaden the company's coverage to a population of 700 million across key markets, providing significant leverage to export its services.

Vodafone Spain gifts free access to premium horror channel
SPAIN 12:40

Vodafone Spain gifts free access to premium horror channel

Vodafone Spain is again inviting TV subscribers to try out an additional premium channel for free in October. Under the promo, Vodafone TV subscribers can access AMC's pop-up horror channel Planet Horror by Dark on dial no. 25 until 02 November to promote the operator's premium packages.

Vectra updates set-top boxes with streaming apps, catch-up features
POLAND 12:39

Vectra updates set-top boxes with streaming apps, catch-up features

Polish operator Vectra announced a software update for its set-top boxes that introduces new features. Users of the Vectra 4K Box and Vectra 4K Box PVR can now access popular streaming apps like Disney+ and Netflix, as well as useful features such as Catch-up TV, Restart TV, and an extensive VoD library.

Cisco, Nvidia debut ultra-dense pluggable optics with 400 Gbps electrical lanes
GLOBAL 12:38

Cisco, Nvidia debut ultra-dense pluggable optics with 400 Gbps electrical lanes

Cisco and Nvidia have unveiled a new optical pluggable architecture designed to surpass the bandwidth of existing 1.6 Tbps modules by at least fourfold. The Ultra-Dense Small Form Factor Pluggable (USFP) technology will be used to develop 400 Gbps-per-electrical-lane modules in a reduced physical package. Nvidia said an initial line-up of USFP transceivers would supply sixteen full-duplex lanes in a similar physical footprint to the octal small form factor (OSFP) standard, enabling an aggregate capacity of

Cetin and DataLite form joint venture for tSM
CZECH REPUBLIC 12:24

Cetin and DataLite form joint venture for tSM

Czech infrastructure operator Cetin and the company DataLite announced the establishment of a joint venture, Cetin.Digital tSM. The joint venture builds upon Cetin's use of the tSM application framework from DataLite to support OSS/BSS processes. Together they will work on further development of the platform, both to support Cetin's specific needs and for expansion to other markets. 

Oppo inks agentic AI tie-up with Manus
GLOBAL 12:21

Oppo inks agentic AI tie-up with Manus

Oppo said it has partnered with AI agent platform Manus to bring agentic AI features to its smartphones, starting with the upcoming Find X10 series. The tie-up is designed to help users complete complex, multi-step tasks and receive ready-to-use results via Oppo's AI Mind Pilot assistant.

DENMARK 12:15

Scaleway plans GPU Zone in Denmark and supercomputer in Sweden

Iliad group company Scaleway has announced plans for operations in Scandinavian countries Denmark and Sweden. In the Danish capital Copenhagen, tt intends to open a new GPU Zone running on Nvidia HGX B300. In Sweden, Scaleway will deploy new a artificial intelligence supercomputer using AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs. The Swedish facility will be Scaleway's first supercomputer deployment outside France, it said at AI-Pulse 2026.

SLOVAKIA 12:08

Orange Slovakia updates Yoxo tariff plan with more roaming data, Apple discounts

Orange Slovakia has updated its Yoxo tariff plan for students. Following the launch of higher subsidies for devices and the decision to make Yoxo available to anyone aged 6 to 26, the company is now announcing new updates. This includes an increase in the EU data roaming allowance to 50 GB per month from 29.56 GB previously, as well as discounts on Apple products. The recently launched Apple AirPods 5 with a wireless charging case is offered to customers with a EUR 30 discount, the iPhone 16 is sold with a

BELGIUM 12:02

Proximus hands roaming deals management to BICS

Belgian operator Proximus has handed responsibility for its international roaming negotiations to BICS, a sister company specialising in this field and part of Proximus Global. Effective immediately, BICS will lead these negotiations on Proximus' behalf, creating a more unified approach to its international roaming relationships.

SLOVAKIA 11:55

Skylink switches to Canal Plus brand

Slovak satellite and online TV operator Skylink said that it will stop trading under the Skylink brand starting from 22 October. The company, which provides services under this brand since 2007, will begin operating under its parent company's brand, Canal Plus. Alongside this rebranding, customers will be offered access to four new channels from Canal Plus and the Canal Plus streaming app.

GLOBAL 11:53

Vantiva rolls out 50G capable fibre premises terminal

Vantiva has launched the FXA710Z optical network terminal (ONT) for PON fibre broadband infrastructure. The device is capable of relaying 50G-PON bandwidth with fully symmetrical speeds in line with the ITU-T's standard. A single XGS-PON port allows the ONT to integrate with existing 10G lines with a view to completing 50G upgrades at a later date.

CHILE 11:48

Truecaller Premium available to Tigo customers in Chile

Caller identification service provider Truecaller has reached an agreement with Millicom to launch its Premium service in Chile. As a result, Tigo Chile subscribers now have greater control over incoming communications, including real-time detection of fraud and spam as well as automatic blocking of nuisance calls and suspicious messages. The offering also includes profile-view notifications, private browsing, contact-detail requests and an ad-free experience.

GLOBAL 11:46

Telenor IoT joins 5G Automotive Association

Telenor IoT said it has joined the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA). Marie Hoeberg, head of automotive at Telenor IoT, said becoming a 5GAA member is a "natural step" for the company as it strengthens and tailors its relevant services. Telenor's IoT Drive helps vehicle manufacturers to provide secure and reliable connectivity throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

ARGENTINA 11:17

Metrotel changes ownership structure ahead of Tuenti launch

Argentinian operator Metrotel has changed its shareholding structure ahead of the launch of its Tuenti-branded MVNO, reports local daily La Nacion. According to documents submitted to the country's competition authority ANC, a fund called Nippur Fiber Holdings, headed by local businessmen Luis María Blaquier and Sebastián Caputo, will hold a 51 percent stake in Metrotel, with the remaining 49 percent now in the name of the Beacon fund, led by Ralph Booth of the Booth American Company, after Blackstone and R

UNITED KINGDOM 10:58

Flotek acquires network services provider Comvista Networks

UK managed services provider Flotek Group has announced the acquisition of Comvista Networks, specialist telecoms and network infrastructure provider based in Scotland. This is Flotek Group's 17th acquisition - strengthening its network infrastructure and communications operations, and boosting its presence in Scotland and the north of the UK. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

NORWAY 10:51

Telia Norway offers caller ID with private customer retail mobile subscriptions

Telia Norway said it is bringing out a caller identification service for its residential mobile subscribers on 15 October under the name Hvem Ringer (Who's Calling.) A Norstat survey has found that 66 percent of Norwegians do not answer calls from unknown numbers and Hvem Ringer aims to enable secure conversations. It shows who is ringing on the handset screen and does not require a separate app.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:51

Now launches new Sky Sports multi-sport, football subscriptions

Sky announced the launch of two new Sky Sports memberships for Now customers. The new Multi-Sport Membership costs GBP 19.99 per month and offers access to a range of Sky Sports coverage beyond football, including live coverage of all F1 race weekends, men's and women's international cricket, golf majors, darts, NFL, rugby, tennis and more. The new Football Membership costs GBP 23.99 per month and provides access to Sky Sports football coverage, including over 1,500 live matches across the 2026/27 season. 

GLOBAL 10:35

Ultra Ethernet Consortium rolls out version 1.1 specification

The Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC) has debuted an updated version of its specification that enables interoperable link acceleration in AI and supercomputing data infrastructure. Version 1.1 prioritises enhancements tailored to scaled-up data centre workloads. For example, the update focuses on making packet sizes even smaller and more efficient, with a reduced gap between packets saving as many as 11 bytes in each transfer. UEC is also pushing its Unified Forwarding Header, which lays on top of the traditi

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