MTS launches MTS CorpTech brand for comprehensive services for large enterprises
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:54

MTS launches MTS CorpTech brand for comprehensive services for large enterprises

Russian operator MTS has announced the launch of MTS CorpTech, a new brand consolidating the company's comprehensive B2B technology services designed for large enterprises. The launch of MTS CorpTech addresses the demand among major companies for a simpler, more holistic approach to digitisation.

IT services firm Mphasis extends Social Security Scotland contract
UNITED KINGDOM 13:51

IT services firm Mphasis extends Social Security Scotland contract

Mphasis, India-based global technology solutions provider, has signed a contract extension with Social Security Scotland worth around GBP 35.4 million. It will continue to manage and maintain the agency's benefits management platform, supporting more than 2 million citizens across the country. Ashish Devalekar, EVP and Head of Europe for Mphasis, said the contract aligns with the group's wider public sector focus, helping government departments to operate reliable, secure and future-proof digital services.

Rostelecom Contact Centre and Mango Office sign cooperation agreement
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:51

Rostelecom Contact Centre and Mango Office sign cooperation agreement

Russian national operator Rostelecom said that two of its subsidiaries, Rostelecom Contact Center and Mango Office, which develops software and services for business communications, have signed a cooperation agreement at the 'Digital Solutions 2026' forum.  The partnership combines Mango Office's expertise in corporate communications with the infrastructure and operational know-how of Rostelecom Contact Center. The collaboration should enable the companies to expand their service portfolios and offer corpor

Klaipeda Port carries out trial of private 5G network from LMT, Santa Monica Networks
LITHUANIA 13:48

Klaipeda Port carries out trial of private 5G network from LMT, Santa Monica Networks

Santa Monica Networks and Latvian telecommunications operator LMT have completed the comprehensive design phase for a potential port-wide private 5G network at Klaipeda Port in Lithuania and demonstrated concrete, practical applications directly to port company executives, illustrating how 5G technology can optimise daily workflows. Santa Monica Networks, LMT and their technology partners showcased specific private 5G use cases in a real-world port environment and discussed with port representatives how the

Hungarians ready adopters of phone recycling and refurbished devices, Yettel survey finds
HUNGARY 13:48

Hungarians ready adopters of phone recycling and refurbished devices, Yettel survey finds

A survey conducted by Yettel and Impetus Research reveals shifting e-waste and device habits among Hungarian consumers. Only 48 percent of Hungarians now keep unused phones at home as backups, a notable drop from 60 percent last year. Nevertheless, Hungarians keep phones longer than regional peers; 33 percent use devices until they break, compared to around 10 percent in Serbia, where 44 percent change phones every two years. 

Brazilian project demonstrates TVWS rural broadband solution
BRAZIL 13:46

Brazilian project demonstrates TVWS rural broadband solution

NIC.br, the Federal University of Ceara (UFC) and Inatel have developed and field-tested a national TV White Space (TVWS) technology designed to extend high-capacity, low-cost internet access to Brazil's rural and remote regions. By utilising idle spectrum channels in the digital TV band, the system creates long-range terrestrial networks that overcome the high deployment costs and geographic limits of 4G and 5G expansion. Phase-four tests in Quixada demonstrated stable links up to 11.6 km and peak download

Cujo AI, F-Secure aim to build more holistic cybersecurity for personal devices
GLOBAL 13:43

Cujo AI, F-Secure aim to build more holistic cybersecurity for personal devices

Cujo AI, a Californian supplier of cybersecurity, AI and experience tools for ISPs, is joining forces with consumer cyber safety specialists F-Secure. Cujo AI and F-Secure argue that with end users increasingly shuttling between different connections, including home broadband, mobile and connected devices, it is clear that enhanced protection requires safeguards across all of those environments. The partners believe they are well positioned to translate this trend into a cohesive experience capable of boost

Raspberry Pi revenue up 90% to USD 256.9 million in H1 2026
GLOBAL 13:42

Raspberry Pi revenue up 90% to USD 256.9 million in H1 2026

Raspberry Pi, high-performance, low-cost computing specialist, has reported revenue of USD 256.9 million for the six months to 30 June 2026 (H1 2026), up 90 percent from USD 135.5 million in H1 2025. Gross profit was up 79 percent year-on-year to USD 59.4 million, from USD 33.2 million; with adjusted EBITDA up 108 percent to USD 40.3 million, from USD 19.4 million. Record revenue and profitability in H1 was driven by strong OEM and reseller demand, and higher unit shipments. Profit before tax was up 216 per

A1 partners IBM to offer companies access to cloud AI services
AUSTRIA 13:39

A1 partners IBM to offer companies access to cloud AI services

A1 has signed a partnership agreement with IBM to give companies and organisations in Austria access to AI services running on its cloud infrastructure. Under the partnership, access to the IBM AI platform watsonx is offered through A1's cloud provider Exoscale. IBM watsonx is a platform for AI development, management and governance. It includes components such as watsonx.ai for developing and using generative AI, watsonx.data for data preparation and management, watsonx.governance for AI governance and com

Sky Italia gifts year of Amazon Prime to new TV and sport subs
ITALY 13:39

Sky Italia gifts year of Amazon Prime to new TV and sport subs

Sky Italia has launched promotion to persuade new and current users to sign up to its Sky TV + Sky Sport package. Under the offer running until at least 08 November, customers who activate a Sky TV + Sky Sport bundle with their TV, fibre or mobile plan will receive a year of Amazon Prime for free, including UEFA Champions League and NBA matches.

Tecto joins UN Global Compact
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 13:37

Tecto joins UN Global Compact

Latin American colocation provider Tecto Data Centers joined the United Nations Global Compact, aligning its ongoing expansion across Brazil with international ESG principles. The company is targeting water usage effectiveness (WUE) below 0.15 in operating cooling systems by 2030. It also aims to divert at least 95 percent of reusable/recyclable construction waste from landfills starting in 2026, and reuse, recondition, or recycle 95 percent of electronic waste by 2028. In addition, Tecto Data Centers wants

A1 recognised by SpeedChecker for fastest 5G network in Serbia
SERBIA 13:36

A1 recognised by SpeedChecker for fastest 5G network in Serbia

A1 Serbia said it has received the SpeedChecker Champion Award for delivering the country's fastest 5G mobile network. Based on an analysis of 81,164 measurements across Serbia's three mobile operators between January and June, SpeedChecker recorded an average download speed of 280.07 Mbps on A1's 5G network. This recognition comes less than a year after the launch of the A1 5G network.

GLOBAL 13:35

Zyxel begins push to assist IT resellers with cybersecurity features

Zyxel Networks has started a knowledge campaign to assist smaller resale partners in configuring cybersecurity in its products. The campaign aims to support IT distributors when selling, configuring and managing Zyxel's digital protections.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:33

BBC marks 10 years of micro:bit educational technology initiative

The BBC is marking 10 years since the launch of the BBC micro:bit educational technology initiative. The scheme started with a UK roll-out to Year 7 pupils in 2016, developing into a worldwide programme helping 73.5 million young people across over 85 countries. The pocket-sized programmable computer is designed to help young people develop coding and digital skills. 

HUNGARY 13:32

Magyar Telekom validates 5G SA capabilities with Samsung and Xiaomi

Magyar Telekom said has completed network and device validation tests for its standalone 5G (5G SA) network in partnership with Samsung and Xiaomi. The multi-step white-label testing process confirmed interoperability, stability, and functional performance between Telekom's infrastructure and flagship devices, specifically the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Xiaomi 15 model lines. With its nationwide 5G SA network buildout complete, Magyar Telekom plans to test additional device manufacturers to broaden support befo

FRANCE 13:27

Bouygues Telecom expands into digital risk insurance with partners Axa, Bolttech

French operator Bouygues Telecom is expanding its product portfolio with the introduction of insurance plans for digital risks, underwritten by insurance group Axa. The forthcoming launch, scheduled for 26 October, follows a collaboration with Singapore-based start-up Bolttech, which connects insurers and distribution partners so that plans can be embedded directly into a product portfolio and made available to end-customers as part of the sign-up journey. The new services, provided by Axa Partners and its

UNITED KINGDOM 13:24

Channel 4 appoints new Director of Programmes

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has appointed David Brindley as Director of Programmes, giving him full editorial and commissioning responsibility for programming across unscripted and scripted genres. He will be Channel 4's main creative leader, helping to define its editorial direction and deliver new programming titles. The appointment completes the broadcaster's new commissioning leadership team.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:17

VodafoneThree tests SuperMobile speed with British track star

VodafoneThree has partnered with British athlete Dina Asher-Smith to test the new SuperMobile mobile plan. This will see her try and complete a 200-mt sprint before her 150-track training playlist is download. The SuperMobile plan allows customers to select enhanced performance for activities such as gaming and streaming, powered by Vodafone 5G+ FastTrack. Asher-Smith's playlist was downloaded in 21.2 seconds using SuperMobile.

EASTERN EUROPE 13:08

United Group CEO suggests lifetime spectrum licences and tech neutrality to boost European telecoms sector

United Group CEO Stan Miller outlined four core priorities at the FT Connect Europe Forum 2026 to drive infrastructure investment and reduce single-market fragmentation. He suggested granting of lifetime spectrum licences to reward network builders and eliminate frequency squatting, providing operators with long-term investment certainty. He said it is necessary to focus connectivity goals on service quality rather than specific technologies, allowing providers to deploy cost-effective mixes such as satell

SPAIN 13:03

Digi Spain to begin charging for 4K STB and Dect phone

Digi Spain has announced on its website that new customers who sign up to its pay-TV and fixed voice service will be charged a monthly subscription for the corresponding set-top box and Dect phone devices. The extra monthly fees represent the first time the operator has raised prices since entering the Spanish market.

KOSOVO 12:57

Kosovo launches mobile number portability

Kosovo's Regulatory Authority of Electronic and Postal Communications (ARKEP) has rolled out its number portability service with effect from 05 October 2026. The new capability allows citizens to switch telecommunications provider while retaining their existing phone numbers. The aim is to boost market competition, empower consumers and elevate service standards. The regulator will actively monitor the service to ensure ongoing compliance with Kosovo's electronic communications framework.

PORTUGAL 12:51

DStelecom expands fibre network in Aljezur and Valpacos

Portuguese network operator DSTelecom said it has expanded its fibre-optic infrastructure in two key municipalities. In Aljezur, the network has added approximately 570 home connections in Bordeira, expanding the total coverage in the municipality to 4,600 households. In Valpacos, connectivity has reached 800 new homes in Sao Joao da Corveira, Santa Maria de Emeres, Carrazedo de Montenegro and Curros. A planned follow-up expansion will connect another 1,800 homes in multiple local parishes, bringing total c

BRAZIL 12:48

Motorola brings Moto G37 to Brazil

Motorola has announced the launch in Brazil of the Moto G37 smartphone, boasting a 50 MP main camera with Magic Editor, integrated Google Gemini AI tools, and a 5,200 mAh battery. The device meets MIL-STD 810H military endurance standards for added durability and features a 6.7-inch 120 Hz display and Dolby Atmos stereo sound. Available in four Pantone-curated visual finishes, namely Graphite, Turquoise Blue, Nautical Blue and Pink, the phone is available at BRL 999 for the 64 GB model and BRL 1,199 for the

GLOBAL 12:45

Airoha Technology to present 50G-PON gateway chipset at Network X

MediaTek's Airoha Technology subsidiary will hold a joint exhibition with its parent company at the upcoming Network X event. Products on show include a system processor for 50G-PON home gateways with embedded AI neural capacity. Shortlisted for Network X's multi-gigabit fibre access award, the system-on-chip delivers symmetrical 50 Gbps throughput with up to 80 percent less latency compared with XGS-PON gateways.

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