Anatel rolls out AI-powered virtual assistant Ana
BRAZIL 13:24

Anatel rolls out AI-powered virtual assistant Ana

Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has launched Ana, a new AI virtual assistant built to streamline interactions with consumers, citizens and telecom providers. Replacing complex legal and technical jargon with accessible language and quick shortcuts, Ana provides 24/7 support regarding consumer rights, regulations, equipment certification, and licensing through a persistent chat interface on Anatel's website.

Poda acquires ISP TFnet
CZECH REPUBLIC 13:23

Poda acquires ISP TFnet

Czech ISP Poda completed the acquisition of TFnet, a company based in Zelezny Brod. This takeover expands Poda's customer base by approximately 3,500 users and adds another 62 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure to its network. Poda said that with this move, it has significantly strengthened its position in Zelezny Brod and the surrounding area, continuing its long-term strategy of developing its own telecommunications infrastructure.

Internet becomes primary source for TV, video services in Czechia
CZECH REPUBLIC 13:22

Internet becomes primary source for TV, video services in Czechia

TV viewing habits among Czechs are undergoing a significant shift, according to a study from the national mobile operators industry group APMS. Their research found that 89 percent of people aged 15 to 79 watch television and other video content online, up from 83 percent three years ago. For more than half the population (61%), the internet has become the primary method for watching television and other video content. This trend is not limited to the younger generation; 71 percent of people aged 65–79 also

GSMA says MENA enterprises aim to spend 9% of revenue on digital investment by 2032
AFRICA 13:20

GSMA says MENA enterprises aim to spend 9% of revenue on digital investment by 2032

Enterprises across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) plan to channel an average of 9.3 percent of their revenues into digital transformation by 2032, according to research from GSMA Intelligence presented at MWC26 Doha. However, the ambitious growth plans face friction as one in nine businesses said they have postponed digital investments over the past two years because of telecom policies and regulatory hurdles.

SLT-Mobitel deputy GM re-elected to Sri Lanka-USA Business Council executive committee
SRI LANKA 13:12

SLT-Mobitel deputy GM re-elected to Sri Lanka-USA Business Council executive committee

Sri Lankan operator SLT-Mobitel has reaffirmed its participation in the Sri Lanka-USA Business Council (SLUSABC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, as the organisation marked its 10th anniversary at its recent Annual General Meeting. The operator supported the event as a Silver Sponsor.

Norwegian power company Statnett suspends data centre energy capacity reservations
NORWAY 13:10

Norwegian power company Statnett suspends data centre energy capacity reservations

Norwegian electricity company Statnett said it is temporarily suspending network capacity reservations for data centres in order to ensure proper operation of the national grid. The suspension is expected to be lifted by 01 August 2027 at the latest.

Ericsson shifts mmWave radio production from Texas to Estonia
GLOBAL 12:58

Ericsson shifts mmWave radio production from Texas to Estonia

Ericsson has shifted output of its mmWave radios from the US to a manufacturing plant in Estonia. Light Reading reported that Ericsson has halted mmWave radio output for now at its 5G Smart Factory complex in Lewisville, Texas. 

Deutsche Telekom expands Munich AI factory to respond to demand for AI infrastructure
GERMANY 12:57

Deutsche Telekom expands Munich AI factory to respond to demand for AI infrastructure

Deutsche Telekom announced it will expand the AI Factory in Munich to respond to increasing demand for AI infrastructure. The company will deploy further GPUs from the latest Nvidia Blackwell Ultra Generation (B300) in addition to the existing Nvidia Blackwell B200 systems. This doubles the number of chips in this class at Telekom. The AI factory will also continue to use Nvidia RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs. The expansion will increase the AI Factory's capacity to 20 MW. Telekom opened the AI

Vodafone to cut around 2,300 jobs in Germany over next two years to simplify and automate business
GERMANY 12:56

Vodafone to cut around 2,300 jobs in Germany over next two years to simplify and automate business

Vodafone said it plans to cut around 2,300 jobs in Germany over the next two years as it moves to restructure its business. The company will integrate its customer service into the commercial private and business client divisions. The aim is to consolidate products, sales and customer services under one roof and streamline enquiries for both private and business clients. Going forward, employees will have access to the same systems and data to enable faster development of apps, websites, self-service option

PLDT, Smart discuss AI adoption in Philippine local government services
PHILIPPINES 12:51

PLDT, Smart discuss AI adoption in Philippine local government services

PLDT and its mobile unit Smart hosted the AI in Action Forum: Empowering Smarter Governance for Digital-Ready Local Government Units (LGUs) on 6 November. The event brought together government officials, technology providers, policymakers, academics and industry representatives to discuss the implementation of AI in public services.

Chile study finds Antarctic cable project viable
ANTARCTICA 12:51

Chile study finds Antarctic cable project viable

Chile's telecommunications regulator Subtel said a feasibility study funded by the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) and the Multilateral Cooperation Centre for Development Finance concluded that a proposed Antarctic submarine cable would be technically, legally and environmentally viable. Telecommunications Undersecretary Romina Garrido presented the findings at the "Antarctica and Climate Change: Science, Data, and Cooperation" summit held in Madrid.

Semtech introduces SGP.32 eSIM platform
GLOBAL 12:50

Semtech introduces SGP.32 eSIM platform

Semtech has announced the general release of an SGP.32-compliant edition of its multi-profile eSIM plan Smart Connectivity Premium. The SGP.32 standard was launched by the GSMA in 2023 to harmonise eSIM profile products meant for enterprise IoT scenarios, including device fleets that may lack an on-screen display for configuration and onboarding.

ISLE OF MAN 12:43

Manx Telecom appoints Digicel exec as new CTO

Isle of Man-based Manx Telecom has announced the appointment of Andy Owen as Chief Technology Officer, with effect from start-November. In this role, he will oversee the company's technology strategy and operations across its mobile/fibre networks, engineering and infrastructure.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 12:42

SK Telecom partners Nvidia and local vendor Rebellions on sovereign AI initiative

SK Telecom has joined a government-backed collaboration with Nvidia to advance sovereign AI infrastructure in South Korea. The partnership also includes a domestic compute and networking hardware vendor called Rebellions, whose offering incorporates neural processors (NPUs) used for AI task acceleration.

MALAYSIA 12:41

CelcomDigi opens third flagship retail store in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has opened its third flagship retail outlet under its CelcomDigi Store Life concept at 118 Mall, located within the Merdeka 118 complex in Kuala Lumpur. The new store follows the opening of two previous Life outlets at The Gardens Mall and Sunway Pyramid.

NORWAY 12:28

NetNordic renews Norwegian security authority approval for digital incident management until 2028

NetNordic said the Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) has received renewed approval for digital incident management, valid until 30 October 2028. This indicates that NetNordic meets NSM's quality requirements, which are intended to make it easier for businesses to choose a supplier.

MALAYSIA 12:27

U Mobile, Cradle open 5G-A, AI testing facilities to Malaysian startups

Malaysian operator U Mobile, through its Enterprise Innovation Platform (EIP), is expanding its collaboration with Cradle Fund, to provide startups with access to 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and AI testing environments to develop and validate services for business applications. The collaboration combines Cradle's startup programmes and potential funding channels with U Mobile's technical infrastructure, including its 5G-A and AI sandbox environment, as well as industry connections.

CHINA 12:15

Sohu revenues plunge 26%, swings to net loss in Q3

Sohu posted total revenues of USD 133 million, which represents a decline of 26 percent year-over-year and 2 percent quarter-on-quarter. Marketing services revenues were USD 15 million, up 10 percent year-on-year and down 2 percent quarter-over-quarter. Online game revenues plunged 30 percent year-on-year and 2 percent sequentially to USD 114 million.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:57

UK govt considers adding online marketplaces to under 16s social media ban

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy confirmed the government is considering banning under 16s from retailing websites such as eBay and Vinted as part of its plan to stop children from using social media, reports BBC News. Speaking on the BBC's 'Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg' programme, Nandy said the move was being seriously considered to help protect children online. The social media ban for under 16s will come into effect in the UK in March 2027, blocking them from accessing sites such as Snapchat, TikTok, Fac

EUROPE 11:56

Amazon creates role leading EU Emerging Stores

Amazon has announced the appointment of Julian Tydeman as head of its Swedish operation, replacing Gulfem Toygar, who will take up the newly created role of head of Amazon's EU Emerging Stores business. In her new position, Toygar will have broader responsibility covering Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden.

GLOBAL 11:42

Google exec Don Harrison steps down from SpaceX board

SpaceX announced that Don Harrison has stepped down from the Board of Directors with effect from 04 November. He has served on the Board for over 10 years since February 2015; and is currently President of Global Partnerships and Corporate Development at Google. He has held this current role at Google since 2017, having previously been VP and Deputy General Counsel (2005-2012) and VP of Corporate Development (2012-2017). 

GLOBAL 11:40

Net Insight board gets new chairman in 2027

Net Insight says board chairwoman Anna Soederblom is not standing for re-election at the 2027 AGM on 11 May and that the nomination committee proposes to elect board member Karl Thedeen as chairman after that. Soederblom is proposed for re-election as a board member. She became chairwoman in 2024 and during her tenure, the company has streamlined its operations, reduced its cost base and recruited a new CEO.

ITALY 11:35

Ibarra and Nasi named CEO and chairman of Italy's Digital Value

Italian digital services provider Digital Value has appointed Alessandro Nasi as chairman and Maximo Ibarra as CEO, tasked with leading a new phase of development following One Equity Partners' acquisition of a controlling stake in March 2026. Vittorio Palladino has stepped down as chairman but remains on the board, where he will chair the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Anna Tanganelli and Natale Castagna have also joined the board, replacing Marco Patuano, Laura Cappiello and Maria Luisa Mosconi.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:35

NBI completes main fibre network build in County Kerry

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has completed the main network build for the National Broadband Plan (NBP) rural full-fibre network in County Kerry. The EUR 108 million government-funded investment has made full-fibre broadband available to 28,000 homes, businesses, farms and schools across the county, with more than 7,900 connections made to date. Nationwide, the NBI network has passed more than 542,000 premises, with over 197,000 premises now connected to the network across Ireland.

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