Kyndryl picks Paris to expand cyber defense operations centre network into Europe
FRANCE 09:47

Kyndryl picks Paris to expand cyber defense operations centre network into Europe

Kyndryl, a US-based IT infrastructure services provider, has unveiled a new cyber defence operations centre in Paris, saying it will enable customers to access advanced expertise spanning network, security, and operational intelligence through an integrated model. The centre is the first of its kind in Europe for Kyndryl's customer base, and builds on the recent announcement of an AI Innovation Lab in Luxembourg. In particular, it will benefit users of the Kyndryl Bridge platform, the company's integration

Honor showcases X9e Pro phone with Burj Khalifa light show
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 09:46

Honor showcases X9e Pro phone with Burj Khalifa light show

Honor illuminated Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa to showcase its new Honor X9e Pro smartphone, highlighting the device's standout feature, a 11,000mAh battery. The event marks Honor's return to the Burj Khalifa for the first time in five years, following a previous corporate showcase in August 2021. The launch signals a strategic evolution for the X Series, introducing its inaugural Pro model and expanding the lineup's reputation for structural durability.

Far EasTone taps Elveo Mobile to expand D2D satellite connectivity in Taiwan
TAIWAN 09:44

Far EasTone taps Elveo Mobile to expand D2D satellite connectivity in Taiwan

Taiwanese operator Far EasTone (FET) has partnered with Elveo Mobile to develop direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in Taiwan, as part of its strategy to integrate satellite services with its terrestrial mobile network. The partnership will complement FET's existing satellite broadband capabilities and support the development of services intended to extend connectivity to areas with limited terrestrial mobile coverage.

Deutsche Telekom partners R&S for managed enterprise LAN service
GERMANY 09:42

Deutsche Telekom partners R&S for managed enterprise LAN service

Deutsche Telekom is partnering with Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity to offer a fully managed network service to business customers. Under the partnership, Telekom provides the infrastructure and handles the management and monitoring of the service including LAN and WLAN, based on the R&S Lancom Management Cloud. Deutsche Telekom is also responsible for the day-to-day operations, leveraging its network and service expertise.

Feder Mobile debuts travel eSIM service in Italy
ITALY 09:38

Feder Mobile debuts travel eSIM service in Italy

Italian MVNO Feder Mobile has become the latest operator to officially launch a dedicated travel eSIM service for its customers. The eSIMs allow customers to roam abroad in over 190 countries via data-only or voice, SMS and data packages. They are available for a single country or regions valid in multiple countries.

Telenor Norway sheds 22,000 mobile subscribers in Q3
NORWAY 09:38

Telenor Norway sheds 22,000 mobile subscribers in Q3

Telenor has reported the loss of 22,000 mobile subscribers in Norway in the third quarter of 2026 amid tough competition in the consumer segment, although pricing initiatives drove an increase in ARPU. Revenue edged up slightly and reported service revenue held steady. On 16 October, regulator Nkom approved the remedies related to the GlobalConnect acquisition, with closing planned for early 2027. The acquisition of Enivest announced in June remains subject to regulatory approval.

RETN opens PoP at Neterra's Sofia data centre
BULGARIA 09:35

RETN opens PoP at Neterra's Sofia data centre

RETN has opened a new point of presence (PoP) at Neterra's Sofia data centre in Bulgaria, expanding its network footprint in Southeast Europe and adding connectivity options between the region, Europe and Asia. Neterra thus becomes a RETN IP transit customer and will connect to the operator's international backbone.

KPN names 2 new supervisory board members
NETHERLANDS 09:33

KPN names 2 new supervisory board members

KPN's supervisory board has proposed Mayte Oosterveld and Natasja Laheij as new members. They will join the board following a vote at the Dutch operator's annual shareholders meeting in April 2027. Both are experienced managers, with previous roles across the retail, internet and mobile sectors. They will replace Jolande Sap and Marga de Jager. 

Kcom upgrades Hull City stadium for Premier League coverage
UNITED KINGDOM 09:20

Kcom upgrades Hull City stadium for Premier League coverage

Kcom announced it worked with BT to install new data circuits at the MKM Stadium in Hull to support coverage of the local team following its return to the Premier League. The new fibre links ensure reliable live coverage of the matches, including features such as VAR calls and aerial "spider-cams". 

Sangoma lands 350-store retail managed services deal
GLOBAL 09:14

Sangoma lands 350-store retail managed services deal

Sangoma Technologies said an unnamed specialty retailer with 350 locations has chosen its managed network and communications services to replace separate cable and UCaaS providers. Under the phased rollout, Sangoma will combine broadband with managed 5G failover at each store to help keep checkout systems and calls available during outages.

Verizon promotes Schelling to Chief People Officer
UNITED STATES 09:13

Verizon promotes Schelling to Chief People Officer

Verizon announced that Christina Schelling has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. At Verizon since 2022 she previously served as Chief Talent Officer and SVP Human Resources. In a statement CEO Dan Schulman said she had "demonstrated exactly the kind of leadership we need as we transform our company", with a "deep understanding of our business and a commitment to elevating the employee experience".

Cisco works with Mannai to bring sovereign AI infrastructure to Qatar
QATAR 09:05

Cisco works with Mannai to bring sovereign AI infrastructure to Qatar

Cisco has partnered with Mannai to advance its sovereign AI infrastructure initiative. Operating through Mannai Technologies - Networking & ELV, the collaboration brings Cisco's sovereign computing, networking, cybersecurity and infrastructure management capabilities to the local market. The joint effort aims to address the region's rising demand for secure, resilient, and locally controlled AI environments.

NIGERIA 09:02

AMN expands Nigerian infrastructure to 2,000 sites

Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) announced it has activated its 2,000th base station in Nigeria, marking a major expansion of rural connectivity across the country. Recent field testing at a dual-band site in Yebu demonstrated 4G download speeds exceeding 81 Mbps. With this milestone, AMN now accounts for 10 percent of the active tower footprint of Africa's largest mobile network operator in Nigeria, providing essential 2G, 3G, and 4G services to more than 4.7 million residents.

BRAZIL 08:56

Anatel converts TIM and Claro fines into 5G expansion requirements

Anatel's Board of Directors has converted regulatory fines against TIM and Claro into binding 'Obligations to Do' (OdF) aimed at accelerating mobile infrastructure in vulnerable areas. Under the decision, TIM must expedite 5G deployment in North and Northeast municipalities with populations over 30,000, while Claro must expand coverage in low-connectivity locations, directing at least 70 percent of funds to areas reliant solely on fixed landlines. Designed to reduce regional digital divides and boost local

GLOBAL 08:56

Telenor aims to speed up share buybacks as Q3 revenues and adjusted EBITDA rise on organic basis

Telenor Group said it expects to accelerate its NOK 15 billion share buyback programme thanks to its "strong financial position" as it issued third quarter results showing a 1.6 percent year-on-year growth in service revenues on an organic basis. Adjusted EBITDA was 1.5 percent higher than a year earlier on an organic basis. Revenues were down 2.9 percent on a reported basis but up 2.1 percent on an organic basis, driven by service revenue growth at Telenor Connexion and Telenor Denmark, higher hardware rev

GLOBAL 08:54

NXP Semiconductors maintains 19% revenue growth in Q3, approves new share buyback

NXP Semiconductors reported results for the third quarter in line with its guidance, with revenues growing 19 percent year-on-year and 8 percent on a quarterly basis to USD 3.786 billion. The company said it saw improved growth in its automotive and industrial segments, as well as continued traction in the data centre infrastructure market. Net profit jumped 40 percent year-on-year to USD 884 million, and NXP is aiming for similar growth in the final quarter of the year. 

MEXICO 08:50

Total Play revenues up 2% in Q3, adds 143K subs

Mexican triple-play operator Total Play (Grupo Salinas) reported revenues up 2 percent year on year to MXN 11.5 billion in the third quarter of 2026 thanks to a 3 percent growth in residential sales, offsetting a 10 percent decline in the enterprise segment. The company's EBITDA fell 3 percent year on year to MXN 4.9 billion, with the margin coming in at 43 percent.

ITALY 08:35

TIM ups cost of more prepay plans by up to EUR 3 a month from December

Telecom Italia (TIM) has announced on its website that a new set of existing prepay customers will be subject to a price increase of up to EUR 2.99 a month applied to their plans starting in December. The move follows around ten unilateral price hikes announced for other mobile, fixed and convergent plans earlier this year, all of which the operator attributed to "economic needs connected to changes in market conditions."

MIDDLE EAST 08:20

Etisalat Group revenue rises 7% in Q3, books AED 8 bln gain on Vodafone stake

Etisalat Group reported a 6.9 percent year-on-year increase in revenue to AED 19.5 billion for the third quarter ended 30 September. The UAE-based group's net profit surged by 276.2 percent to AED 11.2 billion from AED 3.0 billion in the previous year, thanks to a one-time gain on the sale of its Vodafone shares, while EBITDA rose 5.1 percent to AED 9.0 billion, maintaining a strong margin of 46.1 percent. Etisalat's consolidated subscriber base expanded by 29.4 percent year-on-year to reach 254.8 million.

GLOBAL 08:16

APWireless rebrands as Radius Global Infrastructure

Digital infrastructure investor APWireless has been renamed Radius Global Infrastructure, unifying the group's worldwide operations under a single brand. The company said the change reflects its scale and investment expertise, with ownership, leadership and financial structure unchanged.

EUROPE 08:01

ESA orders four more Galileo second-gen satellites

The European Space Agency has ordered four additional Galileo satellites from Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Defence and Space to expand the planned second-generation fleet to 16 spacecraft. The contracts extend existing agreements signed in 2021, under which each manufacturer is already building six satellites.

NETHERLANDS 08:00

KPN grows to over 6 mln homes passed on FTTH network

​Dutch operator KPN passed the milestone of 6 million homes passed with its FTTH network in the third quarter. KPN said it covered in total 6.025 million homes at the end of September, including its joint venture Glaspoort. Almost 5 million are connected within the home, ready for service, following a greater focus on connections in the past year. 

MALTA 07:59

Go becomes AWS Direct Connect partner in Malta

Maltese operator Go has become an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Direct Connect partner, enabling businesses to establish dedicated private network connections between their offices or data centres and AWS infrastructure. The service will use Go's national fibre network and international connectivity, including links to mainland Europe and its European points of presence (PoPs).

INDONESIA 07:48

Telkom launches sovereign digital technology platforms, targets 1GW AI data centre capacity

Indonesian operator Telkom has launched four sovereign digital technology capabilities, spanning AI-ready data centres, AI models, IoT and digital commerce. The launch took place at the Danantara Technology Innovation Investment Forum (DTIIF) 2026 in Jakarta on 26 October.

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