Xiaomi caters to bulk-averse mobile consumers with Poco X8s handset
GLOBAL 10:23

Xiaomi caters to bulk-averse mobile consumers with Poco X8s handset

Xiaomi is expanding its mid-range Poco X8 smartphone line-up, announcing the launch of a more compact iteration called the Poco X8s. Poco X8s is pitched as an effective all-rounder that pairs a "flagship" 1.5K Amoled display with a versatile camera system and enhanced performance. At 6.35 inches, the screen is significantly smaller than Poco X8's 6.83-inch panel, while the handset also weighs less at 187 grams and is 8.06 millimetres thick. Xiaomi believes a leaner physical profile will tempt customers seek

Globe's H1 data revenues jump 15% amid rising demand for enterprise connectivity, digital infra
PHILIPPINES 10:23

Globe's H1 data revenues jump 15% amid rising demand for enterprise connectivity, digital infra

Philippines operator Globe Telecom posted corporate data revenues of PHP 11 billion in the first half of 2026, which represents an increase of 15 percent year-on-year. Revenue growth was mainly boosted by increasing demand for enterprise connectivity and digital infrastructure, the company said.

Mzansi Mind picks HPE infrastructure to run Siya LLM and Agentic AI framework
SOUTH AFRICA 10:19

Mzansi Mind picks HPE infrastructure to run Siya LLM and Agentic AI framework

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced that Mzansi Mind (MzMind), a sovereign enterprise AI platform from Solcon Capital, has selected HPE AI-optimised servers and networking switches to power its Siya large language model (LLM) and Agentic AI framework. MzMind was created to support all twelve official South African languages and enables organisations to deploy AI in the local languages that their employees and customers speak, while adhering to data sovereignty, security and regulatory requirement

GFiber expands services to Colorado Springs
UNITED STATES 10:18

GFiber expands services to Colorado Springs

GFiber has won approval from Colorado Springs City Council for a lease agreement to use the fibre network of Colorado Springs Utilities to deliver fibre broadband services to local residents and businesses. GFibre said the network access agreement builds on its growth in Colorado, expanding its services beyond the Denver metro area. GFiber expects to launch services on the network in early-2027. 

Claro's commitments 'insufficient' for Azteca deal - CRC
COLOMBIA 10:12

Claro's commitments 'insufficient' for Azteca deal - CRC

Colombia's communications regulator CRC has published a supplementary technical opinion indicating that the commitments offered by Claro (America Movil) to secure approval for its proposed acquisition of wholesale fibre provider Azteca Comunicaciones are "pertinent but insufficient." Earlier this year, Claro announced plans to buy the Colombian telecommunications assets of Azteca Comunicaciones and Total Play Comunicaciones, both owned by Mexico's Grupo Salinas.

KPN introduces own email and cloud storage plans
NETHERLANDS 10:10

KPN introduces own email and cloud storage plans

Dutch operator KPN is introducing its own email and cloud storage service, promising a "sovereign" service where all data is kept within EU data centres. Extra security is ensured thanks to default two-factor authentication and EU privacy regulations. KPN Mail and Cloud comes in a choice of five monthly subscriptions.

VMO2, Nokia complete live AI RAN technology trial in London
UNITED KINGDOM 10:05

VMO2, Nokia complete live AI RAN technology trial in London

Virgin Media O2 has worked with Nokia to complete the first live deployment of AI-powered radio network access (RAN) technology in the UK. Installed at O2's Giga Site in London Paddington, this uses predictive AI technology to automatically optimise 5G radio resources based on changing network conditions and demand. The project is part of O2's GBP 700 million Mobile Transformation Plan, with the live trial helping to improve spectral efficiency by up to 20 percent. 

Riga's port to become testbed for resilient maritime connectivity
LATVIA 10:02

Riga's port to become testbed for resilient maritime connectivity

LVR Flote, a provider of technical port services and the maintenance and operation of infrastructure at the Port of Riga, and the connectivity technology company Hardmode have partnered to develop and test secure communications technologies for ports and the wider maritime sector. The goal is to deploy resilient and secure communication from routine operations to crisis situations. The parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Techritory Forum in Riga.

Orange hails results in French overseas territories from Arcep's QoS study
CARIBBEAN 10:02

Orange hails results in French overseas territories from Arcep's QoS study

Orange said it has confirmed its position as the operator with the best mobile network performance in the French overseas territories, based on Arcep's annual Quality of Service (QoS) study. The benchmark, which covers voice, text and mobile internet services, was compiled from 465,000 measurements collected by the telecom regulator between May and July. Orange, via its subsidiary Orange Caraibe, highlighted that its network topped the benchmark for the eighth consecutive year in Guadeloupe, Martinique and

Icere and Nokia partner with the Ukraine defence ministry on sovereign satcom capability
UKRAINE 10:01

Icere and Nokia partner with the Ukraine defence ministry on sovereign satcom capability

Iceye, a provider of intelligence from space through a synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation, and Nokia have signed a letter of intent with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, to explore cooperation. The partnership aims to support Ukraine's defense capabilities, particularly in building sovereign satellite communications. The shared intent was announced on 22 October during the visit of the prime minister of Finland to Ukraine.

Equatorial Guinea government hopes to finalise deal with Telgesa backer by end of October
EQUATORIAL GUINEA 09:57

Equatorial Guinea government hopes to finalise deal with Telgesa backer by end of October

The Equatorial Guinean government is advancing preparations to establish state telecommunications operator Telgesa, Ecofin reported. Earlier this month, vice president Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue met prime minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua, telecom officials, leadership from existing provider Gecomsa, and the state attorney's office to review progress. Government authorities aim to resolve outstanding operational details and finalise an agreement with investor group EGSA Loita before the end of October.

Polish parliament concludes work on DSA implementation
POLAND 09:52

Polish parliament concludes work on DSA implementation

The lower chamber of Poland's parliament adopted the senate's amendments to the second act implementing the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to ensure more effective responses to illegal online content, including hate speech and material that endangers the safety of children. Thus, the parliament  concluded its stage of the legislative process. The regulations now await only the signature of the president of Poland before they take effect in the country.

IRELAND 09:49

NBI completes main fibre network build in Cavan County

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has completed the main National Broadband Plan (NBP) network build in Cavan County. The network reaches over 17,000 homes, businesses, farms and schools across the county, following a EUR 65 million government investment. To date, around 6,250 premises have connected to the NBP network. The network now covers more than 537,000 premises across Ireland, with over 195,000 premises connected. 

UNITED KINGDOM 09:44

MLL Telecom awarded place on G-Cloud 15 framework

MLL Telecom has secured a place on the G-Cloud 15 Framework, the latest version of the cloud procurement framework for the UK public sector. MLL Telecom previously won several contracts through the earlier G-Cloud 14 framework. It has now been accepted on nine lots of G-Cloud 15 - including the provisional of SD-WAN and SASE services. The new service has been live since September 2026, with the final order being accepted on G-Cloud 14 on 28 October 2026. 

NETHERLANDS 09:42

Dutch military announces sovereign cloud project with SAP

The Dutch military has agreed to set up a sovereign cloud platform with SAP. The aim is to have the cloud environment operational by the start of 2028, the defense secretary Derk Boswijk said in a brief to parliament.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 09:39

Moro Hub and SentinelOne partner to elevate AI security in the UAE

Data Hub Integrated Solutions (Moro Hub), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, has partnered with SentinelOne to enhance cybersecurity capabilities in the UAE. The agreement enables regional organisations to deploy SentinelOne's AI security platform either as a sovereign local service or as a managed service provided by Moro Hub.

GLOBAL 09:32

Holafly adds health and travel support to global eSIM range

Roaming specialist Holafly has announced the launch of Ultra, a new subscription tier that adds health, wellbeing and travel-disruption services to its global eSIM offering. The plan combines unlimited mobile data with 24/7 doctor chat, unlimited mental wellbeing sessions, nutrition and personal training support as well as online vet advice. It is aimed at digital nomads, students overseas and other frequent travellers.

NIGERIA 09:31

Ntel starts AirFibre trial and publicises WakaGo global eSIM

Nigerian telecommunications provider Natcom Development and Investment, trading as Ntel, is highlighting the utility of its WakaGo global eSIM and AirFibre wireless broadband services to enable affordable, accessible connectivity for international travellers, enterprises and underserved communities, Vanguard reported. As part of its network revitalisation strategy, it is combining these core offerings with infrastructure sharing, national roaming and existing telecom assets to scale coverage nationwide. Air

GLOBAL 09:15

Cisco poll indicates over half of surveyed organisations monitor AI hallucination activity

The sixth edition of Cisco's annual Splunk State of Observability report reveals that a majority of respondents reported some success in monitoring hallucinations in AI models. About 58 percent of the 2,050 participants in Cisco's ITOps and engineering survey agreed their organisation had effective visibility into misguided AI reasonings. About 85 percent said visibility into hallucinations was an important objective for internal AI policy.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 09:08

Sonda sales up 11% to USD 1.1 bln in year to September

Latin American technology services provider Sonda reported a 10.8 percent year-on-year rise in consolidated revenue to USD 1.15 billion in the first nine months of 2026. Growth was led by the Andean Region, where sales increased 33.3 percent, followed by Brazil, up 12.9 percent, and the Southern Cone, up 7.4 percent. North America was the only region to decline, with revenue falling 3.6 percent compared to the year-earlier period.

MALAWI 08:58

TNM engages Meta to address wave of WhatsApp hacks

Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) has initiated discussions with WhatsApp operator Meta following a wave of customer account compromises in Malawi and across the region. The operator said that although these incidents have raised understandable security concerns among subscribers, current assessments confirm that TNM's core network infrastructure and internal systems remain entirely secure and uncompromised. TNM said it is working closely with Meta to help resolve the issue and support affected customers.

INDIA 08:52

Nokia signs 5-year pact with Indian R&D consultancy LTTS

Nokia has agreed a five-year alliance with India's L&T Technology Services (LTTS) to support its engineering and R&D activity, with a focus on AI and networking advances. LTTS, an R&D consulting firm based in Gujarat that specialises in AI, digital and engineering, will provide expertise aligned with Nokia's product, software and system development roadmap, as well as resources for ongoing product support.

AFRICA 08:47

Airtel Money Group revenue rises 34% in H1

Airtel Money Group reported a 34 percent year-on-year revenue increase in reported currency and 25.1 percent in constant currency to USD 830 million for the six months ending September from USD 620 million in H1 2025. Organic growth was driven by strong operational execution throughout the portfolio: wallet services rose 27.6 percent, payments and transfers grew 29.4 percent, and financial services surged 44.8 percent, the African mobile money provider said.

NETHERLANDS 08:39

Dutch web hosting industry agrees KYC rules

The web domain hosting industry in the Netherlands has agreed new 'know your customer' rules. From 2027 registrars must verify the email or phone number for holders of domain names. The agreement was signed by the national registrar SIDN, the association of registrars VvR, the ministry of economic affairs and the digital infrastructure agency RDI, as part of implementation of the EU's NIS2 directive on cybersecurity requirements for key service providers. 

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