Russian advertisers switch to SMS messaging
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11:29

Russian advertisers switch to SMS messaging

Russian advertisers are increasingly turning to SMS messaging services offered by mobile operators to promote their products and services, reports Kommersant. According to the mobile operator T2, spending on the services grew 74 percent between January and September. The Russian market for SMS-based promotion is projected to reach a total value of RUB 28–33 billion by the end of the year.

Elisa and Sensofusion form Masthead joint venture to develop privately owned drone detection network
FINLAND 11:21

Elisa and Sensofusion form Masthead joint venture to develop privately owned drone detection network

Elisa and Sensofusion have announced the establishment of a joint venture called Masthead to develop a privately owned drone detection network. Elisa said the rapidly changing security environment and increased drone activity have created more need for effective detection capabilities. Masthead will combine Sensofusion's drone detection technology with Elisa's mobile network infrastructure in Finland and Estonia.

Antel to open Las Piedras data centre in H1 2029
URUGUAY 11:08

Antel to open Las Piedras data centre in H1 2029

Uruguayan state-owned operator Antel said it will invest USD 70 million in a new data centre in Las Piedras, in the department of Canelones. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2027, with operations expected to start in the first half of 2029.

Digitalk supports launch of two MVNOs on Vodafone UK network
UNITED KINGDOM 11:05

Digitalk supports launch of two MVNOs on Vodafone UK network

Australia's Hansen Technologies announced that UK-based subsidiary Digitalk, provider of MVNO platforms to the global communications industry, has supported the launch of two new MVNO services on the Vodafone UK network using the Hansen Mobile Cloud platform. This builds on a long-term partnership between Hansen and Vodafone. Hansen Mobile Cloud provides a cloud-based MVNE foundation for MVNO partners to launch mobile services. 

Sinal announces fibre lease price hike from July 2027 to support DKK 2 bln investment over 3 years
DENMARK 11:05

Sinal announces fibre lease price hike from July 2027 to support DKK 2 bln investment over 3 years

Norlys' fibre wholesale arm Sinal has announced leasing price increases from 01 July 2027 as it plans to invest over DKK 2 billion in the next three years in network modernisation and resilience. The cost of fibre connections with speeds up to 1 Gbps will rise by 18 percent and the price of lines between 1 Gbps and 3.2 Gbps goes up by between 13 percent and 16 percent. Lines above 3.2 Gbps remain unchanged. This adjusts the prices by less than DKK 50 excluding VAT per month.

VodafoneThree to examine new UK-Norway subsea cable route
UNITED KINGDOM 10:54

VodafoneThree to examine new UK-Norway subsea cable route

VodafoneThree plans to conduct a feasibility study into a new high-speed subsea cable connecting mainland Scotland with Shetland and Norway. Launching in summer 2027, the study will look at how increased international connectivity could support public services, businesses and data centres. Research from consultancy WPI Strategy for VodafoneThree shows that the proposed UK-Norway digital corridor could deliver economic value of up to GBP 8.2 billion over the first 10 years of going live - while boosting resi

Claro to connect Medellin's DAVIarena
COLOMBIA 10:42

Claro to connect Medellin's DAVIarena

Claro Colombia (America Movil) announced plans to invest around COP 2.5 billion to install high-capacity WiFi infrastructure at DAVIarena, Medellin's new entertainment venue. The network will allow visitors attending concerts, shows and other events to access Wi-Fi at the highest possible speeds via a dedicated portal.

VMO2 calls for reform of net neutrality rules to support market traders
UNITED KINGDOM 10:40

VMO2 calls for reform of net neutrality rules to support market traders

Virgin Media O2 and the National Market Traders Federation (NMFT) have called on the UK government to reform outdated net neutrality rules, which they claim stop mobile operators from giving priority to business-critical traffic on their networks. Research from the partners shows that market traders are losing estimated sales of GBP 10 million a year as card payments fail at busy events due to mobile network congestion. 

Vodafone Qatar and Digital Delmar join forces to offer AI-powered health services
QATAR 10:30

Vodafone Qatar and Digital Delmar join forces to offer AI-powered health services

Vodafone Qatar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to combine its telecoms infrastructure and market reach with Digital Delmar's health technology ecosystem. The MoU evaluates connected healthcare applications in Qatar, including elderly care, remote home monitoring and enterprise healthcare services in the business-to-business and consumer channels. Vodafone Qatar's distribution networks will support the deployment of connected care services in homes and workplaces.

Brisanet revenues, net profit up over 13% in Q3
BRAZIL 10:30

Brisanet revenues, net profit up over 13% in Q3

Brazilian telecom operator Brisanet reported net profit of BRL 43.4 million for the third quarter of 2026, marking a 13.1 percent year-on-year increase. Net operating revenue grew 13.6 percent to BRL 492.6 million, spearheaded by a 43.9 percent jump in mobile service gross revenue and solid broadband performance. Mobile subscribers reached 1.18 million by the end of September and expanded to over 1.21 million in October, while mobile network coverage reached 357 cities and 17.3 million residents.

Rogers updates Xfinity Entertainment OS
CANADA 10:28

Rogers updates Xfinity Entertainment OS

Rogers Communications has launched the next-generation of its Entertainment OS platform to Xfinity customers, with more features to help them discover and watch their favourite content. It will continue adding new features and experiences, such as mini guides and profiles, to further enhance the viewing experience. 

Devoteam expands AI portfolio with launch of Agent Marketplace
GLOBAL 10:21

Devoteam expands AI portfolio with launch of Agent Marketplace

IT services and tech consulting group Devoteam has announced the official launch of Agent Marketplace to help customers adopt AI across a wide range of business use cases. The new catalogue currently includes dozens of AI agents capable of handling complete tasks, as well as nearly 250 'atomic' agents designed for specific steps within business processes. As a key benefit, Devoteam's engineers have designed the catalogue to be easily integrated into a selection of platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, Mic

JERSEY 10:21

JT Group announces appointment of new CFO

JT Group has announced the appointment of Hannah Mitchell as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). She joined the company in spring 2023 as Head of Finance, and was most recently Interim CFO. She will join the JT Executive Committee and lead the group's finance, procurement and legal functions. 

QATAR 10:18

Vodafone Qatar signs MoU with Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre at MWC Doha 2026

Vodafone Qatar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre (QMIC) at Mobile World Congress 2026 Doha from 08 to 10 November to explore collaboration in the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, smart mobility and digital innovation. The partnership combines Vodafone Qatar's telecoms infrastructure with QMIC's expertise in mobility technologies, location-based services and applied research. They seek to develop joint services including automation and robot

SPAIN 10:15

Digi Spain inks first basketball sponsorship deal

Spanish MVNO Digi Mobil, a subsidiary of Romania's Digi Communications Group, has added its first basketball team to its roster of sport sponsorship deals, this time agreeing to become an official sponsor of Liga ACB club Kosner Baskonia until the end of the 2026-2027 season. Under the agreement, Digi's logo will appear on the front of the men's first team jersey in EuroLeague games and on the front of their shorts in ACB League and Copa del Rey matches.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:15

Verizon completes private 5G network deployment for Thames Freeport

Verizon Business has completed deployment of a multi-site private 5G network across the Thames Freeport economic corridor, a UK free trade zone covering 1,700 acres along the River Thames in outer East London and South Essex. The deployment creates a unified, industrial-grade mobile connectivity network for several port, logistics and manufacturing facilities, covering five separate locations across the region, each with different use cases for 5G technology. Nokia Enterprise Campus Edge is the exclusive so

NETHERLANDS 10:13

Odido introduces Unlimited Solo plan

Dutch operator Odido introduced the new 'Unlimited Solo' mobile plan, offering unlimited calls, SMS and data for EUR 27.50 per month. In a Singles Day offer, the operator offers a 50 percent discount for the first three months of a new two-year subscription. 

GLOBAL 10:06

Zoom offers cloud credit awards worth up to USD 150,000 through new AI LaunchPad scheme

Zoom has announced a grant programme offering up to USD 150,000 in AI credits for start-up developers of AI-driven applications. The AI LaunchPad scheme helps founders access Zoom's AI resources by removing cost barriers associated with API engineering workload.

BRAZIL 10:04

Desenvolve SP and Mobius Capital launch fund for regional data centres and ISPs in Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo development agency Desenvolve SP and asset manager Mobius Capital have partnered to establish a BRL 70 million Credit Rights Investment Fund (FIDC) aimed at expanding digital infrastructure across the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo. The fund will prioritise regional ISPs and small data centre operators, targeting investment at under-served cities in the state's interior. Designed to foster technological growth and support market consolidation, the fund will offer receivables financing, capital for e

UNITED KINGDOM 10:04

Giacom appoints former TalkTalk Consumer chief as CEO

Giacom, UK wholesale communications and IT services provider, has appointed Susie Buckridge as its new CEO with effect from 09 November. She takes over from Tez O'Brien, who will become Corporate Development Officer, and will lead all areas of the business across its 750-strong workforce and 6,000 channel partners. 

SOUTH AFRICA 10:02

Icasa publishes discussion document on licence transfer issues

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) is evaluating the potential issuance of additional Individual Electronic Communications Network Services (I-ECNS) licences as part of a comprehensive review of the telecommunications licensing framework. To guide this process, the regulator published a discussion document outlining preliminary insights into the existing licence transfer framework. It also explores whether introducing more I-ECNS licences could foster greater market competition

ITALY 10:01

Italy's Open Fiber, UPI renew regional MoU

Italian wholesale operator Open Fiber has signed a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding with UPI, the Union of Italian Provinces, to support the deployment of ultra-broadband infrastructure, promote regional digitalisation and support provincial governments in managing next-generation networks. Among the main new elements is a joint commitment to promote awareness and correct implementation of recent regulatory simplifications under Italy's Electronic Communications Code.

BAHRAIN 10:00

STC Bahrain relaunches Rova travel app with 'lifestyle' perks

STC Bahrain has relaunched its travel eSIM application, Rova, introducing an upgraded digital interface and an expanded roster of "lifestyle" features to make international connectivity simpler, faster and more rewarding. It unifies trip management and "lifestyle" perks, letting users maintain connectivity while accessing added value.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:57

Onecom sees strong demand for AI-enabled penetration testing service

Onecom, UK business communications group, has seen demand for its 'PenX' AI-enabled penetration testing platform increase by almost 1,000 percent over the last six months as businesses look for affordable protection against cyber attacks. The rising demand also signals a move away from annual/periodic penetration test towards ongoing protection. The PenX service is offered for a monthly fee, usually around GBP 200 for a medium-sized business. 

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