DPG Media loses content director Peter van der Vorst
NETHERLANDS 15:22

DPG Media loses content director Peter van der Vorst

Peter van der Vorst is leaving DPG Media after seven years with RTL Netherlands and its new owner. He has served as Content & Strategy Director since last December for the TV and streaming activities in both the Netherlands and Belgium. According to DPG Media, Van der Vorst is leaving in search of new creative challenges. 

FTTP broadband coverage reaches 84.5% of UK premises - Point Topic
UNITED KINGDOM 15:04

FTTP broadband coverage reaches 84.5% of UK premises - Point Topic

Total FTTP broadband coverage reached 84.5 percent of UK premises in Q2 2026, compared to 83 percent in Q1, according to the latest research from Point Topic. The Openreach FTTP network footprint reached 22.8 million UK premises at end-June 2026, up 2.8 percent from Q1 2026. This is much slower than the 6.3 percent growth registered in Q1 2026. 

Togo calls for applicants to create national cyber experts pool
TOGO 14:59

Togo calls for applicants to create national cyber experts pool

Togo is establishing a national pool of cybersecurity professionals to bolster the country's digital defenses against evolving threats. Organized by the National Cybersecurity Agency (ANCy), the initiative will convene qualified specialists from diverse technical fields who can be rapidly deployed to safeguard critical digital infrastructure. ANCy published a call for expressions of interest, with applications accepted through 30 October.

Altel tests VoWi-Fi for roaming
KAZAKHSTAN 14:59

Altel tests VoWi-Fi for roaming

Kazakhstan mobile operator Altel said that it has launched testing of the Wi-Fi Calling service when roaming. The service is available for part of subscribers using both Android and iOS-powered devices. The operator launched the service on its domestic network earlier this May

UK broadcaster Channel 4 to cut around 300 jobs - report
UNITED KINGDOM 14:54

UK broadcaster Channel 4 to cut around 300 jobs - report

UK public service broadcaster (PSB) Channel 4 is preparing to cut around 300 jobs, equal to around one quarter of its total 1,276-strong workforce, as it looks to significantly reduce costs, reports The Guardian. This would be the largest round of job losses in its 43-year history, with CEO Priya Dogra expected to hold a meeting with staff this week to discuss the results of a groupwide strategy and structure review.

Smart Dunning: dunning that reduces churn
EUROPE 14:50

Smart Dunning: dunning that reduces churn

Do you automatically send overdue payments to debt collection? Failing to consider a customer's previous payment behavior—or the impact of debt collection on customer experience—can become a costly mistake in the long run. Learn how your business can benefit from Smart Dunning: a flexible and personalized dunning strategy based on data-driven insights and machine learning.

Zain Group achieves Kuwait's highest 'AA' MSCI ESG rating
KUWAIT 14:50

Zain Group achieves Kuwait's highest 'AA' MSCI ESG rating

Zain Group has been upgraded to an 'AA' MSCI ESG rating, up from 'A', highlighting the mobile operator's commitment to sustainable growth, sound governance, and responsible business leadership. The upgrade makes Zain the highest-rated company in Kuwait across all industries within the MSCI ESG assessment universe and places the group in the "Leader" category among a global peer group of 164 telecommunications companies.

SFR Business gives Canut members access to Rohde & Schwarz offers
FRANCE 14:48

SFR Business gives Canut members access to Rohde & Schwarz offers

SFR Business announced the expansion of its portfolio for members of French procurement agency Canut, under an existing four-year contract awarded in Q2 2024. The expanded portfolio gives Canut members greater choice through the addition of networking products and services from Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity, a subsidiary of Germany-based R&S.

Global broadband access equipment market down 3% in Q2 - Dell'Oro
GLOBAL 14:43

Global broadband access equipment market down 3% in Q2 - Dell'Oro

The global market for broadband access equipment was worth USD 4.5 billion in Q2 2026, down 3 percent from the year-earlier quarter, according to the latest research from Dell'Oro Group. The report shows that telecoms and cable operators in North America are bucking this trend and investing heavily in PON equipment as fibre customers continue to grow. 

Mega launches e-wallet
KYRGYZSTAN 14:36

Mega launches e-wallet

Kyrgyzstan operator Mega said that its payment service MegaPay is introducing a new product, an e-wallet with new capabilities for making payments and transfers. This new feature retains the service's familiar and user-friendly format: users can still pay for services, make transfers, and use all the app's core functions. The e-wallet joins the handset balance and the virtual Mega Elkart payment card as another payment tool.Key advantages of the new product include higher transaction limits and the ability

Lithuanian telecom watchdog recommends public emergency network, telecom grid priority
LITHUANIA 14:36

Lithuanian telecom watchdog recommends public emergency network, telecom grid priority

Lithuanian telecommunications regulator RRT has proposed adding measures on strengthening the resilience of telecommunications networks and reducing the digital divide in the government's policy programme. Among the proposals are stronger radio spectrum monitoring, priority restoration of electricity supply to communications infrastructure, development of a critical communication network and support for residents who do not have access to broadband. 

US linear TV series orders more resilient than VoD - Ampere Analysis
UNITED STATES 14:31

US linear TV series orders more resilient than VoD - Ampere Analysis

New research from Ampere Analysis shows that linear TV ordering has been stronger than VoD, with US-produced linear orders down 26 percent from 1,773 to 1,304 between 2022 and 2025. This compares to a 41 percent drop in streaming orders from 1,144 to 678. Orders for linear scripted series grew by 11 percent from 236 in 2023 to reach 262 in 2025. 

SAUDI ARABIA 14:31

Salam wins SAR 22 mln connectivity contract at Ceer

Saudi operator Salam (Etihad Salam Telecom Company) has secured a five-year framework agreement valued at SAR 22.5 million with Ceer, Saudi Arabia's first electric vehicle (EV) producer. Salam will supply Ceer with high-speed internet and DWDM fibre services, delivering the high-capacity, resilient connectivity essential for operations spanning design, manufacturing, and distribution.

ESWATINI 14:29

MTN Eswatini launches PachiPanda challenge to drive youth innovation

MTN Eswatini has launched the 2026/27 PachiPanda Challenge, inviting young people aged eighteen to 35 to create sustainable solutions that drive economic growth under the theme 'Nature Meets Innovation: Unlocking Africa's Green Economy'. MTN Eswatini CEO Jerry J. Soko stated that the initiative grew from discussions with ICT minister Savannah Maziya on using youth innovation to tackle the country's pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. Challenge winners will earn cash prizes and the chanc

ARMENIA 14:23

Ucom resumes cooperation with Armflix

Armenian operator Ucom said that the full library from the broadcaster Armflix is once again available on its video service Uplay, now in an updated and more user-friendly format. Uplay subscribers can watch Armflix-produced films and series as part of their respective packages.

UNITED STATES 14:21

Verizon signs new multi-year optical fibre supply deal with Corning

Verizon has signed a new multi-year, multi-billion dollar contract with Corning for the delivery of over 80 million miles of high-density optical fibre and connectivity solutions between 2027 and 2032. This includes Corning Contour Flow Cable, which allows Verizon to install more optical fibre in conduit pathways. Verizon will use the equipment to expand fibre broadband access for households and businesses across the US, and build a national long-haul backbone network to support AI hyperscalers.

JORDAN 14:18

Jordan and Saudi Arabia's Humain sign MoU to advance AI development

Jordan's ministry of digital economy and entrepreneurship has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain to accelerate AI development, advance Arabic AI models, cultivate talent, and build robust technology infrastructure. The partnership is part pf Jordan's efforts to transition from an adopter of AI technologies into an active producer and developer.

POLAND 14:17

Orange Poland starts student offers on Flex app

Orange Poland offers students signing up for its services on the Orange Flex application 1 TB monthly mobile data bundles free for six months. The promotional code available on the Orange Flex application is valid until 28 February 2027.

HUNGARY 14:15

Magyar Telekom reports summer peaks in data traffic

Magyar Telekom said its fixed and mobile networks maintained high reliability throughout the summer, handling surging seasonal traffic across major holiday spots, festivals, and sporting events. As city traffic dipped, rural mobile data usage rose by 10 percent. Lake Balaton saw data consumption triple compared to the off-season. The summer's busiest period for mobile traffic occurred over the 20 August bank holiday weekend (+10%), boosted by a four-day unlimited data promotion. However, the single mobile t

UNITED STATES 14:13

Uniti Wholesale connects to data centres in Texas, Arizona

Uniti Wholesale, US fibre infrastructure provider, has boosted US-Mexico and Southwest data centre connectivity with a new network presence at the 1547 Critical Systems Realty data centre in McAllen, Texas, and the H5 Data Center in Chandler, Arizona. This boosts high-capacity wave connectivity in two important markets for cross-border, AI, long-haul and hyperscale traffic.

BAHRAIN 14:13

STC Bahrain partners with Velents on digital agents offering

STC Bahrain partnered with Velentsto launch a suite of automated business solutions, broadening its B2B offerings beyond core telecom services. The collaboration enables enterprise customers in Bahrain to deploy digital agents to automate complex operations and streamline workflows. By offering these tools directly, STC Bahrain provides local businesses with enterprise-grade automation while eliminating the costs and friction associated with managing multiple third-party vendors.

UKRAINE 14:11

Kyivstar completes 3G migration

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar said that it has switched over 1 million of its subscribers from the 3G network to LTE services. The released frequencies from ending 3G services have been allocated to LTE services. As a result, the spectrum available for 4G has increased by 25 percent, helping increase the speed and stability of mobile services.

UNITED STATES 14:04

A+E Global selects Comcast MediaExpress for content distribution

Comcast Technology Solutions has signed a multi-year contract with A+E Global Media to provide centralised VoD management and distribution for its global brands - including A&E, Lifetime and History. A+E Global will use the Comcast MediaExpress platform to streamline content distribution across Apple Channels, Amazon, Cox, Xfinity, Mediacom, DirecTV and DISH. 

KYRGYZSTAN 13:59

O! launches new call for Intern Labs

Kyrgyzstan operator Nur Telecom, trading under the O! brand, has launched a new call for its educational hub Intern Labs. It is accepting applications for free training in the QA: SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) track. This field sits at the intersection of development and quality assurance, designed for those who want to go beyond manual bug hunting and instead build systems for automated bug detection. The programme is aimed at aspiring IT professionals ready to dive deep into automated test

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