Mediapro to produce over 200 NBA games with Prime Video
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 14:18

Mediapro to produce over 200 NBA games with Prime Video

Spanish broadcaster and sports rights broker Mediapro, which will shortly rebrand as Imagina, will help to produce more than 200 NBA games for Prime Video in Spain and Spanish-speaking markets across the Americas, including the US, during the 2026-27 season. The deal extends the companies' audiovisual production partnership, which begun last year.

Hytera and Orascom Services sign MoU at Cairo ICT 2026
EGYPT 14:11

Hytera and Orascom Services sign MoU at Cairo ICT 2026

Hytera Communications has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Orascom Services during Cairo ICT 2026 to advance critical communication deployments across Egypt. Aligning with the exhibition's theme, AI in Action, Hytera also showcased its latest artificial intelligence and resilient communication services for the public safety and industrial sectors. The MoU combines Hytera's convergent communication technology with Orascom Services' local system integration expertise to support modernising coms

Ooredoo Oman starts offering Hala Manzili prepaid 5G home internet
OMAN 13:59

Ooredoo Oman starts offering Hala Manzili prepaid 5G home internet

Ooredoo Oman has announced the launch of Hala Manzili, bringing contract-free prepaid 5G home internet to the market starting from OMR 25 plus 5 percent VAT for 250 GB per month at up to 50 Mbps. A service providing 500 GB costs OMR 27. There are also bolt-on packages available of 100 GB (OMR 5), 250 GB (OMR 10) and 500 GB (OMR 15).

Turk Telekom starts construction of 300 MWp solar power plant in Malatya
TURKEY 13:48

Turk Telekom starts construction of 300 MWp solar power plant in Malatya

Turk Telekom held the groundbreaking ceremony for a 300 MWp solar power plant (SPP) in Malatya, Turkiye, as part of its programme to increase the share of renewable energy in its electricity consumption. The ceremony took place during the COP31 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Antalya, with a live 5G connection between the event venue and the project site in Malatya.

China Mobile adds 3 million mobile subscribers in Q3 as IoT connections decline
CHINA 13:39

China Mobile adds 3 million mobile subscribers in Q3 as IoT connections decline

China Mobile posted net additions of 3 million mobile customers in the third quarter of 2026. The operator ended September with 1.014 billion mobile customers, of which 702.2 million were 5G network users, up 15.54 million quarter-on-quarter.

Italy industrial output climbs 1.2% in September
ITALY 13:32

Italy industrial output climbs 1.2% in September

Italy's industrial production rose 1.2 percent in September compared to the previous month, when it fell 1.3 percent, according to the latest data from national statistics agency Istat. A growth in capital goods (+1.3%) and intermediate goods (+1.2%) offset declines in consumer goods (-0.2%) and energy (-1.4%).

Smart integrates National ID authentication into SIM registration process
PHILIPPINES 13:27

Smart integrates National ID authentication into SIM registration process

Philippines operator Smart Communications has integrated the Philippine Statistics Authority's (PSA) National ID Authentication Services (NIDAS) into its SIM registration process. The integration enables Smart to verify subscriber details against the national identification registry through the PSA's National ID eVerify platform. The service is available to Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers and is expected to boost the accuracy of subscriber records and reduce identity fraud.

Telecom Egypt and eFinance Investment sign MoU to offer digital services to public sector and enterprises
EGYPT 13:26

Telecom Egypt and eFinance Investment sign MoU to offer digital services to public sector and enterprises

Telecom Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with eFinance Investment Group to explore strategic in ICT digital transformation and digital services for public organisations, enterprises and institutions. Telecom Egypt managing director and CEO Tamer El Mahdi said the MoU lets his company merge its advanced cloud computing, cyber-secured data centre capabilities and enterprise digital services with eFinance's expertise in operating critical financial and digital systems. The cooperation will

Smart Communications launches iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with midnight events
PHILIPPINES 13:19

Smart Communications launches iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with midnight events

Philippines operator Smart Communications marked the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on the local market with midnight events at its flagship store in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, and other Smart Stores in Davao, Clark, Dasmarinas and Southmall. The new Apple devices are now available in combination with Smart's Postpaid Plans+ 1499.

Vodafone Egypt hosts disability inclusion conference
EGYPT 13:17

Vodafone Egypt hosts disability inclusion conference

Vodafone Egypt hosted the Vodacom customer accessibility & disability inclusion conference on 09 November. Held under the slogan "Every Connection Starts with Access," the summit convened nearly 200 representatives from government bodies, private sector leaders, international organisations and civil society groups, alongside disability advocates and  disabled people. The conference focused on transitioning digital accessibility from corporate policy into operational practice.

Digi Spain Q3 sales rise 14%, tops 12.6 mln RGUs
SPAIN 13:11

Digi Spain Q3 sales rise 14%, tops 12.6 mln RGUs

Romania's Digi Communications Group announced that revenues at its Digi Spain subsidiary climbed 14.4 percent year on year to EUR 270.1 million in the third quarter of 2026, driven by market-leading surges in its mobile and fixed line customer base. Between July and September, Digi's adjusted EBITDA after leases rose 3.3 percent to EUR 56.3 million with a 20.9 percent margin, down from 23.1 percent a year earlier.

South Sudan telecom firms engage central bank over forex shortages
SOUTH SUDAN 13:08

South Sudan telecom firms engage central bank over forex shortages

The National Communication Authority (NCA) and the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) are in talks with mobile network operators to address foreign currency shortages and cash transaction challenges affecting daily operations and critical infrastructure investments, ITWeb reported. Gieth Kon Mathiang, the NCA director-general, said after the 08 November meeting in Juba that discussions centered on operators' concerns regarding cash transactions. He encouraged providers to comply with interim measures as the governm

UGANDA 12:55

MTN Uganda launches Christmas Kamata prize draw

MTN Uganda has launched a nationwide festive consumer promotion, Kamata X-mas, offering prizes including vehicles, three-wheeled auto-rickshaws, rent subsidies, smartphones and digital reward points. To participate, customers must purchase a bundle on their MTN line by dialing 1002 hash. Each qualifying bundle purchase enters participants into the draw for a chance to win prizes. General manager for sales and distribution Joseph Bogera said that through Kamata Christmas, MTN is offering prizes designed to m

SPAIN 12:38

Orange Spain to air AMC pop-up crime channel

Orange Spain said it will be offering a dedicated pop-up channel with a carefully curated selection of real-life criminal stories from AMC until the end of November. The exclusive 'Monsters by AMC Crime' channel will feature more than 100 hours of documentaries and series about some of the most notorious criminals and cases in history.

MALAYSIA 12:37

ZTE provides digital training for Malaysian government officers

ZTE, Multimedia University (MMU) and Malaysia's Public Service Department have completed a 1-week programme in Shenzhen, China, focused on the application of AI, cybersecurity and emerging digital technologies in the public sector. The programme brought together 21 senior Malaysian government officers. Training covered the role of digital technologies in public administration, with particular attention to improving service efficiency, supporting decision-making and strengthening the security of government d

GLOBAL 12:36

MaxLinear introduces Juju PMIC built for 1.6 Tbps optic pluggables

MaxLinear is introducing a new multiphase power management integrated circuit (PMIC) tailored to 1.6 Tbps pluggable optics in AI infrastructure. The Jeju MxL77904 PMIC enables CMOS-based digital signal processors based on three and four-nanometre-scale processes. Contained in a 54-ball WLCSP package, the PMIC is claimed to achieve peak power efficiencies of up to 95 percent with savings of around half a watt for each PAM4 DSP deployment at 1.6 Tbps.

GLOBAL 12:11

Enghouse agrees deal to acquire telecoms BSS vendor Mind CTI

Enghouse Systems announced a merger agreement to acquire New York-listed telecoms BSS and enterprise communications vendor Mind CTI. The deal values Mind CTI's business at around USD 25.4 million. Headquartered in Israel, Mind CTI supplies prepaid and post-paid telecoms BSS services with convergent, real-time functionality. It also markets products tailored to enterprise unified communications, multi-channel messaging and mobile payments. Mind CTI's billing and customer care tools, along with UC analytics a

EUROPE 12:11

Proact IT aims to double adjusted EPS by 2030

Proact IT Group said it aims to double its adjusted earnings per share by 2030 compared with a 2025 base by focusing on organic growth, operational efficiency and selective acquisitions. In targets released for its capital markets day, it says adjusted EPS should reach at least SEK 20 by 2030. It aims to raise revenue by an average of 10 percent per year including acquisitions during the same period. Proact is targeting an adjusted EBITA margin of at least 8 percent, and ratio of net debt to EBITDA between

SOUTH AFRICA 12:02

South Africa opens consultation on licensing more mobile spectrum

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa launched a stakeholder consultation process on licensing additional high-demand spectrum for mobile services. The regulator's questionnaire seeks feedback on the optimal allocation strategy across the 750, 800, 1,500, 2,300, 3,300 and 3,500 MHz bands.

POLAND 11:58

Orange Poland starts selling own gift cards

Orange Poland has introduced gift cards, available in denominations ranging from PLN 50 to PLN 1,000. Each card is valid for one year from the date of purchase and can be used to purchase devices at Orange service centres, by phone, through the online shop, or via the My Orange app. If the card does not cover the full cost, customers can pay the difference or use additional gift cards.

BRAZIL 11:57

Alares boosts Q3 revenues by 10%, narrows net loss

Brazilian telecom provider Alares reported a 9.6 percent year-on-year increase in net revenue for the third quarter of 2026, reaching BRL 260.5 million, while narrowing its net loss to BRL 25.8 million from BRL 32.5 million in Q3 2025. After a 20,000 net customer decline quarter-on-quarter to 797,000 broadband subscribers, ARPU rose 9.2 percent to BRL 108.20. EBITDA grew 14.4 percent to BRL 127 million, and the EBITDA margin expanded 2.1 percentage points to 48.8 per cent.

GLOBAL 11:43

F-Secure publishes 'AI Harms Taxonomy' to highlight risks to consumers

F-Secure has announced its publication of its 'AI Harms Taxonomy' to map 26 distinct types of damage that artificial intelligence can inflict on consumers, tracing the path each one takes to reach a person. The research maps the harms over five relationship types and nineteen intermediary layers, with 24 defences designed to address risks at different points.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 11:43

BH Telecom ugrades 'Extra' plans with more data and roaming

BH Telecom is updating its Extra mobile package lineup from December, delivering expanded data allowances, increased call minutes, and full allocation of basic plan data for use across the Western Balkans (Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia). The refreshed tiers range from the entry-level Extra XS (upgraded to 1 GB + 150 mins for BAM 19) to high-tier plans such as Extra XXL (up to 300 GB + 12,000 mins for BAM 122) and Extra Premium (300 GB + 15,000 mins for BAM 189). Alongside the data

TOGO 11:42

Togo issues tender for telecom equipment testing and emissions monitoring expansion

Togo's telecommunications regulator Arecep launched a tender to upgrade and expand its laboratory for wireless device compliance and electromagnetic emission monitoring. The project involves supplying, installing, and commissioning new equipment to enhance the existing facility's capabilities for radiofrequency testing and specific absorption rate (SAR) measurements.

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