Du to deploy OSS data foundation for agentic operations with Comarch
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 15:45

Du to deploy OSS data foundation for agentic operations with Comarch

UAE operator Du and telecoms vendor Comarch have agreed a contract to upgrade the carrier's operations support systems (OSS). The upgrade will incorporate a new data foundation serving Comarch's OSS suite to create a unified, vendor-agnostic truth source for autonomous applications. Comarch said the data platform would ensure Du's network topology and resource mappings are continuously updated, facilitating AI agents aligned with its business objectives. OSS agents would be able to interpret network conditi

MTN South Africa validates Huawei CCIC microwave technology in commercial deployment
SOUTH AFRICA 15:43

MTN South Africa validates Huawei CCIC microwave technology in commercial deployment

MTN South Africa, in partnership with Huawei, has executed a commercial network validation of Co-Channel Interference Cancellation (CCIC) microwave technology. The solution improves existing licensed spectrum efficiency, enabling MTN to scale capacity in restricted areas and accelerate the expansion of 5G services. 

Icasa mourns passing of former chairperson Mashile
SOUTH AFRICA 15:39

Icasa mourns passing of former chairperson Mashile

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) issued a statement expressing "deep sadness" following the passing of former chairperson and complaints and compliance committee member Paris Mashile. Icasa said Mashile made significant contributions to the development of the telecommunications sector both locally and internationally. He served as Icasa Chairperson from July 2005 to June 2010. Following his earlier tenure on the authority's council, he returned as a councillor in April 2016 a

MTN Uganda opens digital resource centre for teachers
UGANDA 15:36

MTN Uganda opens digital resource centre for teachers

The MTN Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of MTN Uganda, has launched the MTN teachers' resource centre to help build digital skills among educators and enhance classroom learning. The initiative marks an expansion of the company's education investments beyond hardware provision and basic internet connectivity. Developed in partnership with Burn Radio under the Bridging the Digital Divide Programme, the platform offers both online and offline resources. The centre is designed to help teach

CRA opens final public consultation on market definition and dominance designation
QATAR 15:35

CRA opens final public consultation on market definition and dominance designation

Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has launched a public consultation on the final two phases of its Market Definition and Dominance Designation (MDDD) review. Part of the broader 2024–2026 ICT Competition Framework review and update project, this initiative invites stakeholders to share their feedback on the proposed regulatory approach.

Hayo accelerates East African expansion with office in Tanzania
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 15:30

Hayo accelerates East African expansion with office in Tanzania

Digital infrastructure provider Hayo has expanded its footprint in East Africa by launching operations in Tanzania. Hayo's new office in Dar es Salaam brings its on-the-ground expertise closer to regional governments and operators, to support expansion in the region. Hayo's products include public sector and operator solutions such as National Mobile Registries (NMR), SMS and voice firewalls, network intelligence and related APIs. The Tanzania opening follows recent launches in Rwanda and Senegal in Q1 2026

Verimatrix anti-piracy activities post 20% revenue rise in Q3
GLOBAL 15:30

Verimatrix anti-piracy activities post 20% revenue rise in Q3

Anti-piracy and video protection specialist Verimatrix confirmed its full-year EBITDA guidance after returning to revenue growth in the third quarter. Excluding the XTD product line, which was deconsolidated in February, the company reported a like-for-like revenue increase of 20 percent based on USD 10.4 million generated by its core anti-piracy activities. Recurring revenue from subscriptions and maintenance services accounted for nearly 70 percent of the quarterly total.

Fortinet intros new AI security cloud feature for FortiGate firewalls
GLOBAL 15:27

Fortinet intros new AI security cloud feature for FortiGate firewalls

Fortinet announced the new FortiGuard Inline AI Security Service. Inline AI Security is a cloud-delivered service that allows existing FortiGate firewalls to inspect AI data packets and set guardrails. The aim is to surface deeper insights into AI usage, ultimately producing better protection against risks in prompts and responses. Fortinet's product is the latest in a wave of security additions promising to offset AI vulnerabilities, including harmful API calls, data leaks and malign agent actions.

Openserve and Huawei partner on fibre-ready housing in Empangeni
SOUTH AFRICA 15:26

Openserve and Huawei partner on fibre-ready housing in Empangeni

South African fibre operator Openserve, Huawei and government partners have launched a fibre pre-provisioning proof of concept in Empangeni. Being rolled out at the Phase 1A Empangeni IRDP Mega Housing development within uMhlathuze municipality, where 405 homes are under construction, the initiative embeds physical fibre infrastructure directly into the building phase, ensuring houses are broadband-ready from day one.

Egypt's NTRA works on support for disabled people online
EGYPT 15:24

Egypt's NTRA works on support for disabled people online

Egypt's National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA), in partnership with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), hosted a workshop focused on expanding the role of civil society in integrating persons with disabilities into the telecommunications sector. The session drew representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and disability advocacy groups nationwide. During the workshop, NTRA detailed its regulatory mandate and ongoing initiatives designed to improve teleco

Ceconomy records sales growth of 6.5% in September quarter
EUROPE 15:21

Ceconomy records sales growth of 6.5% in September quarter

Ceconomy, the owner of European consumer electronics retail chains Saturn and MediaMarkt, said that, according to preliminary results, its sales increased by 5.3 percent in the fiscal year ended in September to EUR 24.0 billion. The increase was driven by the Western/Southern Europe and Eastern Europe regions. In the fourth quarter, all regions contributed to sales growth of 6.5 percent year-on-year, with a strong performance particularly for the product categories Domestic Appliances and IT & Mobile Devic

KPN takes lead in advertising reach in September as Dutch telcos increase marketing
NETHERLANDS 15:17

KPN takes lead in advertising reach in September as Dutch telcos increase marketing

KPN achieved the highest marketing reach in the Dutch telecoms market in September at 40 percent, up from 28 percent for the incumbent in August. This was the highest score for any provider since the tracker was started. Odido came second at 35 percent, also a new high for the research. 50+ Mobiel fell from first place in August to 24 percent and fifth place in September. According to the Nielsen data, the telecom providers spent 30 percent more on advertising in September than in the same period a year ago

MIDDLE EAST 14:54

Redington agrees AWS sales collaboration in META region

Redington Gulf signed an agreement to work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on accelerating enterprise AI adoption across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region. Under the agreement, Redington will assist regional enterprises in adopting and scaling cloud and artificial intelligence products from AWS. The initiative aims to reduce technical complexity by helping organizations identify tailored solutions, expedite deployment, and ensure seamless scalability. 

CZECH REPUBLIC 14:51

CRA and Bull sign cooperation memo on AI factory

Czech operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) and the French IT company Bull signed a strategic memorandum of intent to collaborate on the development of the Czech AI Gigafactory (AIGF CZ). The objective is to combine CRA's infrastructure capabilities with Bull's hardware and software, thereby supporting the development of artificial intelligence capacity for the Czech Republic and the Central and Eastern European region.

GLOBAL 14:50

Cassava Technologies named authorized Claude reseller on Amazon Bedrock

Cassava Technologies has been authorised to resell access to Anthropic's Claude models via Amazon Bedrock. Through this agreement, Cassava provides its customers across Africa with a streamlined pathway to adopt enterprise-grade artificial intelligence and accelerate their digital transformation. Amazon Bedrock enables organisations to ntegrate Anthropic's Claude models into their custom applications and services.

RWANDA 14:48

MTN Rwanda partners with National Cyber Security Authority to train cybersecurity talent

MTN Rwanda and the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cybersecurity capacity building across the country. Under the agreement, both organizations will collaborate to design and develop cybersecurity programmes tailored to real-world industry needs, working with CyberHub graduates so they acquire the practical skills and competencies required by top employers. 

GERMANY 14:47

Vodafone Germany lifts upload speeds on business broadband plans to 100 Mbps

Vodafone Germany is increasing upload speeds on its Red Business Internet & Phone Cable plans to up to 100 Mbps for business customers. The plans provided up to 75 Mbps upload speeds previously. The company offers the plans for EUR 19.90 monthly for new customers during a promotional period of six or nine months, depending on the tariff. The promotional price applies to new contracts signed by 27 January 2027. Business customers also receive a Fritz!Box Premium Business router in combination with the Intern

ITALY 14:46

Open Fiber expands 10 Gbps FTTH to over 19,000 premises in Molise

Italian wholesale-only operator Open Fiber has finalised the cabling of its FTTH infrastructure in 15 new localities in the southern Molise region. A total of 19,000 homes, commercial premises and offices across the municipalities have been connected to the fibre network, allowing residents and businesses to access the internet at speeds of up to 10 Gbps via operator partners.

KENYA 14:45

MultiChoice Kenya launches new packages and pricing for DStv and GOtv

MultiChoice Kenya, a Canal Plus company, announced a comprehensive overhaul of its pay-TV packages and pricing structure starting 5 November. Positioned as the group's most significant product update in years, the new line-up introduces four restructured DStv packages: DStv Starter at KES 750, DStv Select at KES 1,500, DStv Sports at KES 3,000, and DStv Ultimate at KES 7,300 per month. According to the company, the refreshed portfolio is tailored to modern viewing habits, lowering the entry barrier for prem

CZECH REPUBLIC 14:43

T-Mobile Czechia to support 30 community projects

T-Mobile Czech Republic said that, in collaboration with the Via Foundation, it has selected 30 community projects to receive support under the grant initiative "30 Places Where People Connect." A total of nearly CZK 1.5 million will be distributed among them. Projects in smaller municipalities across the country will help create new gathering spaces, fostering connections and strengthening relationships between generations and neighbours. This grant initiative is part of the celebrations marking T-Mobile's

EUROPE 14:42

Deutsche Telekom invests in Swedish medical start-up Tandem Health

Deutsche Telekom has invested in Swedish medical start-up Tandem Health through its strategic investment arm T.Capital. The investment was part of a EUR 100 million Series B funding round for the start-up led by the EU Commission-backed Scaleup Europe Fund. The fund, managed by EQT, is targeting EUR 5 billion to support Europe's most promising technology companies from Series B through to pre-IPO.

CHILE 14:15

Chile orders ISPs to block nearly 2,000 pirate streaming sites

Chile's telecommunications regulator Subtel has ordered internet providers to block access to 1,954 web addresses linked to unauthorised television and streaming services in an effort to curb digital piracy and protect users' personal data. The measure, announced by the watchdog in coordination with the Alliance Against Audiovisual Piracy (Alianza), covers illegal IPTV platforms and their mirror sites.

UNITED KINGDOM 14:13

TfW Fibre connects Gower College campuses

Transport for Wales (TfW) ffeibr announced it has connected four Gower College campuses through a development of a new dark fibre network loop. In partnership with ARO Technologies, the new network connects four of the College's key sites, Gorseinon, Tycoch, Sketty Hall Business School and Llwyn-y-Bryn. The upgrade provides a digital backbone for 10,000 students and 850 staff members, protecting approximately 100 servers housing everything from student records to digital learning sites, while the multi netw

UNITED KINGDOM 14:09

Exponential-e's Vysiion wins WAN contract at South East Water

UK-based OT and IT infrastructure specialist Vysiion, an Exponential-e Group company, announced it has been awarded the South East Water Wide Area Network (WAN) Infrastructure and Support Services contract. The initial five-year contract, with the option to extend for up to a further five years, will see Vysiion replace South East Water's existing network and provide a fully managed hybrid SD-WAN. The new mission-critical network will span over 300 locations, including offices, depots, water treatment works

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