Devoteam agrees 5-year AWS deal to foster enterprise AI take-up
GLOBAL 12:38

Devoteam agrees 5-year AWS deal to foster enterprise AI take-up

Consultancy Devoteam has announced a five-year cooperation agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS). They will combine Devoteam's specialist engineering and forward-deployed engineer (FDE) capabilities with AWS Cloud and AWS artificial intelligence services to accelerate enterprise AI adoption.

Lyntia brings DC Connect coverage to Digital Realty's Barcelona data centre
SPAIN 12:30

Lyntia brings DC Connect coverage to Digital Realty's Barcelona data centre

Spanish wholesale fibre operator Lyntia Networks has announced the extension of its DC Connect private connectivity service to Digital Realty's BCN1 data centre in Barcelona, giving customers access to private, secure and scalable links at the facility. The service supports connections between critical infrastructure, multicloud environments and high-performance applications, with low-latency, resilient and diverse routing options.

Leaseweb promotes Heikamp to COO
NETHERLANDS 12:25

Leaseweb promotes Heikamp to COO

Leaseweb appointed Mathijs Heikamp its Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will be responsible for daily operations, while working on further professionalisation of the operational organisation at the Dutch hosting company and helping to grow its base. Heikamp replaces Alex Wessel, who left in July after a year in the role.

Applied Digital plans Finnish AI factory with up to 1 GW capacity
FINLAND 12:16

Applied Digital plans Finnish AI factory with up to 1 GW capacity

Applied Digital has announced plans to construct a Finnish artificial intelligence factory that could expand to as much as 1 GW capacity. It has reached an agreement providing access to power, with initial supply expected in 2028. Applied Digital has begun marketing the AI factory site and is in talks with "leading" global hyperscale customers.

Vivo launches new flagship V80, Fold6 smartphones at India event
INDIA 12:13

Vivo launches new flagship V80, Fold6 smartphones at India event

Vivo has unveiled new flagship phones at an event in India, along with a preview of its upcoming mixed reality headset. The new smartphones - all made in India - include the Vivo S2 FE with a 10,000 mAh battery, the Vivo X Fold6 foldable smartphone and the Vivo V80 with advanced video and imaging features. All three phones launch later in October, online and in stores, and come with various service deals such as up to six months free Google storage and 50 percent off Jio Hotstar subscriptions. 

Orange Spain's climate targets validated by SBTi
SPAIN 12:02

Orange Spain's climate targets validated by SBTi

Orange Spain said its climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a corporate climate action organisation. The validation confirms that the group's roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 is consistent with scientific guidance and the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

Elisa adds MTV Katsomo+ to Elisa Entertainment subscriptions
FINLAND 12:00

Elisa adds MTV Katsomo+ to Elisa Entertainment subscriptions

Finnish operator Elisa has announced the addition of the MTV Katsomo+ streaming service to Elisa Entertainment subscriptions, starting with new subscribers from 06 October. Existing customers of Elisa Viihde Premium, Elisa Viihde Plus and Elisa Viihde Sound will be granted access gradually during the month, when instructions will be e-mailed to subscribers. Elisa said MTV Katsomo Plus provides diversifies viewing by offering entertainment shows, domestic and international drama and reality, as well as other

Telefonica updates climate plan, targets net zero by 2040
SPAIN 11:32

Telefonica updates climate plan, targets net zero by 2040

Telefonica has updated its Climate Action Plan with a view to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. Above all, it has now integrated climate considerations into the group's business management, investment decisions and sustainability strategy on the basis of decarbonisation targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). 

Vertiv to work with Cybastion to target northwest Africa market
AFRICA 11:27

Vertiv to work with Cybastion to target northwest Africa market

Vertiv signed a memorandum of understanding with Cybastion to create a collaboration framework focused on Northwest Africa, specifically targeting key markets including Morocco, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Gabon, where both companies maintain active engagements. By combining Vertiv's data centre expertise with Cybastion's experience and relationships in government-led digital initiatives, the partnership enables Vertiv to engage at the earliest stages of large-scale infrastructure projects

Nokia exits InCoax distribution partnership citing lack of customer interest
GLOBAL 11:25

Nokia exits InCoax distribution partnership citing lack of customer interest

Nokia has pulled out of its distribution agreement with MoCA solutions vendor InCoax citing insufficient customer demand. Following this announcement, InCoax products will no longer feature in Nokia's catalogue and Nokia will no longer invest in joint MoCA-based technologies. Nokia said InCoax would evaluate its decision and any potential implications for its contractual agreements, and had also started a dialogue with Nokia on "the way forward."

Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety
UNITED KINGDOM 11:21

Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety

UK regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Meta over its compliance with online safety laws. The investigation will examine whether the group failed to comply with obligations under the Online Safety Act by failing to conduct a proper risk assessment for Instagram Instants before launching the product. Launched in May 2026, the Instagram Instants feature allows content shared by users to disappear once it has been viewed.

Truecaller offers security partner discounts with Premium plans in Latin America
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 11:18

Truecaller offers security partner discounts with Premium plans in Latin America

Caller identification service provider Truecaller has announced the bundling of partner offers into Truecaller Premium plans, letting subscribers in seventeen Latin American countries claim discounts from partners through the Truecaller app. The focus is on security, and an image accompanying its press release bears the logos for Norton, Koofr, Pura Mente and Say Help. The offers in Latin America are delivered via Cykadas, Truecaller's commercial partner in the region.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:13

Google prepares for Play Store download fees lawsuit in UK

Google is preparing for the start of a GBP 1.2 billion lawsuit in the UK over claims that it charged excessive fees for Google Play Store downloads, reports the Financial Times. A 7-week trial will start in London this week, with the anti-trust lawsuit accusing parent company Alphabet of harming competition and imposing excessive fees on Play Store downloads since 2015. The class-action lawsuit could result in around 20 million UK consumers getting compensation of around GBP 60 each. The claim is led by con

UNITED KINGDOM 10:54

Telecom Plus sees strong customer, partner growth in H1

Telecom Plus (Utility Warehouse), UK platform for subscription-style household utility services, has issued an H1 trading update for the six months to 30 September 2026, with multi-service organic customer numbers growing at an annualised run rate of over 11 percent to around 526,000, from around 498,000 at end-FY26. Single service organic customers grew by an annualised run rate of around 8.5 percent to 791,000, from 759,000 at end-FY26. 

UNITED STATES 10:42

FCC issues Covered List waiver for ISP-modified internet routers

The US telecoms regulator has granted a request from two organisations representing smaller rural carriers to permit modifications to foreign-produced internet routers exempted from the current prohibition on imports. The FCC's Office for Engineering and Technology issued a one-year waiver to members of the US NCTA and ACA Connect associations.

FRANCE 10:41

Auchan Telecom starts money-back offer through customer loyalty scheme

Auchan Telecom has responded to the relaunch of Carrefour Mobile by introducing a new benefit for customers who link their mobile plan to the Waaoh! customer loyalty scheme offered by supermarket group Auchan. This benefit currently amounts to a EUR 2 monthly credit on the Waaoh! account with Auchan Telecom's 20 GB, 130 GB and 200 GB postpaid plans, priced at EUR 7.99, EUR 10.99 and EUR 13.99 per month respectively. The mobile service is operated by Bouygues Telecom under a brand licence granted by Auchan.

INDIA 10:40

Aviat outsources Indian production of WTM 4000 backhaul radio

Aviat Networks announced a licence-to-manufacture partnership to produce its WTM 4000 family of microwave backhaul radios in India. An agreement has been signed with Indian contract manufacturer Dixon Electro Appliances, the telecoms subsidiary of Dixon Technologies based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

SWEDEN 10:28

Swedish digital literacy event takes place on 09 October

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS has announced a DigitalIdag event on 09 October, gathering over 300 participants from the public sector, business and civil society to highlight the importance of digital skills. This year's slogan is 'We all have a next digital step', which intends to reflect the fact that nobody ever knows everything about digital technology. Digital literacy activities will take place nationwide.

NORTH AMERICA 10:19

Epsilon, Megaport expand network reach across N America

Epsilon Telecommunications, worldwide interconnectivity provider, has partnered with Megaport, global automated infrastructure platform, to extend the Epsilon network footprint across North America. The agreement gives Epsilon customers in the US and Canada access to Megaport's compute, network and storage via Epsilon, with connectivity to major data centres, cloud and internet exchange hubs. 

FINLAND 10:17

Cinia appoints new CFO

Finnish infrastructure operator Cinia has announced its appointment of Satu Suuraho as CFO and management member from 01 October. She succeeds Antti Honka, who is leaving Cinia for new opportunities. Suuraho has been responsible for financial control and decision-making support at electronic invoicing company Basware and Finnish post office Posti, among other roles.

SPAIN 10:13

Vodafone cuts redundancy proposal at VOIS Spain to 166 workers

The Vodafone Group has reduced the maximum number of employees included in the collective dismissal process (ERE) at Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (VOIS) in Spain to a maximum of 166 workers, according to union sources cited by Cinco Dias. The proposal has been reduced from the 180 initially announced, equivalent to around 20 percent of the workforce, and establishes a cap of 130 non-voluntary redundancies.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:57

Onecom adds deepfake fraud protection to Vox voice platform

Onecom Technology Group, UK provider of business communications and IT services, has upgraded its Vox voice platform to protect business customers from deepfake fraud. The upgraded platform combines deepfake call detection, identity verification, recording and transcription features with actionable productivity insights. It will alert customers in real-time when synthetic voices are detected, and automatically identifies known callers from their voice fingerprints.

DENMARK 09:56

Danish competition body addresses 'misunderstandings' about fibre lease access price caps

The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority (KFST) said it seeks to tackle misunderstandings about the framework it is devising for the provision of fibre networks to residences and small businesses. This follows media interest in the matter, especially into the effects on TDC, it commented. It says new price caps on lease access for the five years up to 2031 will take into account spending required to protect Denmark's infrastructure. The KFST's clarification has attracted a response from TDC Net.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:49

Virgin Media O2 sets up dedicated customer care unit for repeat callers

Virgin Media O2 has set up a new dedicated customer service hub in Newcastle, with 150 agents dedicated to dealing with queries from repeat callers. The new dedicated hub will help improve first-time resolution for customers, with the agents tasked with end-to-end resolution of complicated, extended customer issues. They will also provide vulnerable customers with extra, tailored support.

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