German Weekly - Week 46
GERMANY 16:34

German Weekly - Week 46

Vodafone Germany announced it will cut around 2,300 jobs over the next two years as it integrates customer service into its private and business client divisions and automates more processes. Vodafone Germany also reported first-half revenue growth of 1 percent, while Telefonica Germany posted a revenue decline of 2.9 percent in the third quarter. Telefonica Germany also extended its partnership with Freenet by ten years, and Deutsche Glasfaser opened its fibre network to the O2 brand, with offers starting

UK Weekly - Week 46
UNITED KINGDOM 16:21

UK Weekly - Week 46

UK fibre news centred on the proposed takeover of Netomnia by Virgin Media O2, which the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said it is minded to block. Northleaf is reconsidering its Kcom takeover amid the regulatory uncertainty, and CityFibre has reiterated its opposition to the deal. Point Topic data showed fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) coverage at 85.5 percent of premises in the third quarter. Vodafone UK lost 62,000 contract mobile customers in the first half, and Virgin Media O2 recorded record

UK ISPs, charities seek targeted broadband support for lowest-income homes
UNITED KINGDOM 15:56

UK ISPs, charities seek targeted broadband support for lowest-income homes

Leading charities and broadband providers in the UK have joined forces to call for a new approach to connectivity affordability. Coming together through The Connection Project, they have issued a joint statement calling for the government to provide deeper, targeted support for the lowest-income homes. They cite new research from the University of Liverpool's Professor Simeon Yates showing that around 400,000 offline households cannot afford the cheapest social broadband tariffs. 

Nebius revenue jumps 571 percent to USD 981 million in Q3
GLOBAL 15:39

Nebius revenue jumps 571 percent to USD 981 million in Q3

Amsterdam-based Nebius, global AI cloud company, has reported group revenue of USD 981 million for the third quarter of 2026, up 571 percent year-on-year; with positive adjusted EBITDA of USD 465.8 million, up from a year-earlier loss of USD 5.2 million. Revenue for the nine months was USD 1.96 billion, up 549 percent from USD 302.1 million a year earlier; with adjusted EBITDA of USD 831.5 million, up from a loss of USD 79.9 million a year earlier.

CityFibre CEO reiterates opposition to Netomnia/nexfibre deal
UNITED KINGDOM 15:23

CityFibre CEO reiterates opposition to Netomnia/nexfibre deal

The CEO of UK wholesale fibre altnet CityFibre, Simon Holden, has defended the company, insisting that it is a "fundamentally strong business delivering real value, with strong underlying performance". Supported by a new GBP 900 million equity commitment, Holden said that talks were ongoing with lenders about a recapitalisation of CityFibre's balance sheet, adding that it continued to deliver profitable, strong growth across its network - with over one million connected customers; and 260,000 new consumer c

FCC confirms final timetable for Upper-C band spectrum auction
UNITED STATES 14:51

FCC confirms final timetable for Upper-C band spectrum auction

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted the final timetable and formal procedures for the planned auction of 160 MHz of spectrum in the Upper-C band (3.9804.14 GHz) in April 2027. The auction will start on 27 April, with the FCC aiming for completion by the legislative deadline of 04 July 2027. The auction will unify a large amount of C-band spectrum, including 280 MHz of Lower C-band spectrum auctioned in 2020, to create a harmonised 5G Super Band covering 440 MHz (3.70-4.14 GHz). 

The week in telecom: tough times for Microsoft and Nvidia, Cisco shines and smart glasses come to Android market
GLOBAL 00:47

The week in telecom: tough times for Microsoft and Nvidia, Cisco shines and smart glasses come to Android market

It was not the release of GTA VI that broke the internet last week, but a major IT fail for Microsoft 365 apps. There was a spectacular executive fail at Nvidia as well, plus another record IPO, at Anthropic. In telco-land, Orange is the latest to try a super-app with AI subscriptions, and Japanese operators are teaming up on their own satellite ventures. 

Kyivstar TV promotes original-language films to learn English
UKRAINE 14 NOV

Kyivstar TV promotes original-language films to learn English

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar said that its film and television platform Kyivstar TV and the English language academy StudyRoom have launched a joint educational initiative designed to help students practice English by watching films and TV series in their original language. Kyivstar TV has curated a special selection of English-language content, and Study Room Academy students will receive promo codes for Kyivstar TV, allowing them to watch films and series and practice their English at their own convenience

Orange Poland deploys video camera system with edge analytics in Piastow
POLAND 14 NOV

Orange Poland deploys video camera system with edge analytics in Piastow

Orange Poland has designed, deployed and commissioned a video-surveillance system based on a fibre-optic network in the town of Piastow at Warsaw. This system transmits data from cameras to the video-surveillance centre at the Police Station in Piastow. This marks the first phase of the investment.

Nearly 65,000 Telestrada's shares sold in tender offer
POLAND 14 NOV

Nearly 65,000 Telestrada's shares sold in tender offer

A total of 64,920 shares in Telestrada were sold in the tender offer for the Polish operator, reports PAP Biznes. The company Cathetel is the purchaser of all the shares, at a price of PLN 27.30 per share. This information was provided by Erste Bank Polska, which acted as the intermediary for the tender offer. 

Brazilian regulator seeks to boost IPv6 adoption
BRAZIL 14 NOV

Brazilian regulator seeks to boost IPv6 adoption

Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) hosted federal government officials, private sector representatives, and international experts from the IPv6 Forum in Brasília to advance regulatory guidelines for IPv6 adoption. Centred on a four-pillar action plan—networks, equipment, content, and training—the agency introduced an updated manual featuring new targets for equipment certification, content distribution, and small ISPs, which were excluded from the original 2015 rules. While telecoms networ

T-Mobile Poland covers 66% of population with 5G in C band
POLAND 14 NOV

T-Mobile Poland covers 66% of population with 5G in C band

T-Mobile Poland announced that it has reached the milestone of 66 percent of the country's population covered with its 5G network working in the C band. 95 percent of the population is covered by its wider 5G network. In October, the company deployed 30 new base stations. On another 51 stations, the operator launched the 5G signal in the C band. In the 700 MHz band, T-Mobile Poland enabled 5G technology on 246 additional base stations. 

CZECH REPUBLIC 14 NOV

Czech broadcaster Nova blocks ad skipping for on-demand TV archive

The Czech television group Nova announced a change regarding the viewing of on-demand content. Starting 18 November, Czech viewers will no longer be able to freely fast-forward through advertising blocks. This measure will apply to all television operators that carry the affected channels, as well as the Oneplay service. In doing so, Nova is following the lead of competing commercial groups that have already implemented similar restrictions.

BELARUS 14 NOV

A1 invites businesses to A1 Tech Day conference

A1 Belarus invites representatives from the business sector, government organisations, the IT community, and information security experts to take part in the annual practical conference, "A1 Tech Day: Singularity Point." This year, the event will return to Minsk, continuing the discussion on key challenges of the digital era, with a particular focus on how artificial intelligence is transforming business operations, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF) 14 NOV

Turkmenistan, Iran and Kazakhstan agree to establish digital corridor

Turkmenistan, Iran and Kazakhstan have reached a preliminary agreement to establish a joint digital corridor linking Central Asian countries with the Persian Gulf and neighboring states, Iran's IRNA news agency reported. The agreement was reached during a trilateral meeting involving Turkmenistan's Minister of Communications Hajymyrat Hudaygulyyev, Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology Seyed Sattar Hashemi, and Kazakhstan's Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Developm

LATVIA 14 NOV

Tele2 Latvia invests EUR 3.7 mln in mobile network core upgrade

Tele2 Latvia has invested EUR 3.7  million in the modernisation of its mobile network core. This will ensure more stable network performance, even under heavy load, and pave the way for the introduction of new digital and data services for business clients, the operator said.

UNITED STATES 13 NOV

AT&T offers holiday savings on iPhones, iPads

AT&T has announced new holiday deals on Apple products, with savings available on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch purchases. New and existing customers can bundle and save up to USD 1,900 when buying a new iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch SE 3 and iPad. They can also get a new iPhone 18 Pro for USD 0, get up to USD 1,200 off a new iPhone 18 Pro Max, or up to USD 1,200 off a new iPhone Duo - all with eligible trade-in. 

GLOBAL 13 NOV

De-Cix sees record internet traffic with GTA VI pre-downloads

De-Cix reported record global traffic across its internet exchanges as gamers started pre-downloading the new GTA VI game from 10 November, ahead of its official release on 19 November. De-Cix said traffic at its Frankfurt IX reached 22.30 Tbps at 20.20 hours CET on Tuesday 10 November, beating the record set in January 2026 by 19.06 percent. Traffic reached a record 33.01 Tbps across De-Cix's global Internet Exchange network. 

UNITED STATES 13 NOV

FCC blocks eight providers for robocall traceback violations

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned eight voice service providers from connecting to US networks for violating robocall rules. Specifically, the companies failed to respond to multiple traceback requests, which are used to determine the origins of illegal robocall traffic. All operators working in the US must respond to these requests within 24 hours. All providers operating on US networks have two days from 13 November 2026 to stop accepting traffic from these blocked companies. 

UNITED STATES 13 NOV

U-wifi appoints new advisor to Board of Directors

U-wifi, US-based 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) internet provider, has appointed Charlie Vogt to the Board of Directors. Vogt is a former five-time technology CEO and Managing Director at investment banking and advisory company Bowen, and his broadband expertise and insights will support the company's growth and advertising business model. U-wifi's FreeU platform allows subscribers to watch short ads in exchange for credit toward their monthly service. 

UNITED KINGDOM 13 NOV

Onecom launches full-fibre broadband on OneHub portal through APFN

Onecom Partners has announced the launch of full-fibre broadband on its OneHub portal in the UK, through a new integration with the Aquila wholesale platform of AllPoints Fibre Networks (APFN). This comes six months after Onecom announced a partnership agreement with APFN. Onecom also plans to make its full service offering, including voice, available to AFPN partners from early-2027.

KAZAKHSTAN 13 NOV

Kazakhtelecom to open credit line with Citibank for at least KZT 73 bln

Kazakhstan national operator Kazakhtelecom has approved an agreement with Citibank Europe to establish a non-binding credit line for trade finance, reports Profit.kz. The value of this facility will be at least 10 percent of the telecommunications company's equity. 

SLOVAKIA 13 NOV

Marguerite to support Swan acquisition of Slovanet

The fund Marguerite, shareholder of Slovak operator Swan, confirmed that it will provide additional capital to Swan to facilitate the acquisition of Slovanet, reports Zive.sk. Swan, which operates the mobile operator 4ka, plans to acquire its competitor Slovanet. The companies signed a purchase agreement on 08 September, however, the final completion of the deal is not expected until early 2027. The investment from Marguerite could also result in a shift in the Swan's ownership structure, with the foreign i

BRAZIL 13 NOV

Vivo provides fastest fixed download speeds in top Brazilian cities

Opensignal's November Fixed Broadband Experience report shows that Vivo achieved the fastest download speeds in all 10 major cities measured in Brazil, winning outright in seven and sharing the top spot in Brasilia and Goiania (with TIM) and Recife (in a four-way tie with TIM, Dtel, and Claro). Nio demonstrated strong multi-device household stability, securing outright wins in Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba, alongside joint victories in Belo Horizonte and Goiania. TIM dominated single-device task reliability,

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