VodafoneThree, Google extend RCS messaging to non-Android devices
UNITED KINGDOM 10:45

VodafoneThree, Google extend RCS messaging to non-Android devices

VodafoneThree has signed a new wholesale agreement with Google to extend RCS services to non-Android devices on consumer plans from spring next year. This will extend RCS to more customers across VodafoneThree brands, with the service made available to Vodafone and Voxi customers with compatible devices on consumer post-paid, PAYG and SIM-only plans. The RCS service is already live for 3 UK customers. 

Digi Spain exceeds 1,800 mobile antennas in September
SPAIN 10:42

Digi Spain exceeds 1,800 mobile antennas in September

The Spanish subsidiary of Romania's Digi Communications Group reached a total of 1,867 proprietary mobile antennas at the end of September, up from just ten a year earlier, revealed the company in its third-quarter financial results. The former MVNO has been installing antennas at the rate of around 100 a month since activating its first in Palencia in May 2025.

G.Network launches new AI-powered sales agent
UNITED KINGDOM 10:34

G.Network launches new AI-powered sales agent

London-based fibre altnet G.Network has launched a new AI-powered sales agent called 'g'. This will allow customers to ask questions about G.Network services and products, discuss their needs, and get a recommendation based on their requirements. If the customer's address is also covered its network, g will also lead them through the ordering process.

Verisign to open initial batch of .web registrations on 10 December
GLOBAL 10:30

Verisign to open initial batch of .web registrations on 10 December

Domain name registry provider VeriSign has announced that initial registrations for the new ".web" top-level domain (TLD) will start on 10 December in the so-called sunrise period. The first batch of domain name registrations is available to verified trademark holders assigned Signed Mark Data files in ICANN's Trademark Clearinghouse programme, allowing them to match their trademark with the corresponding .web address on a first-come, first-served basis.  

Amazon Prime Video dominates German streaming top-10 in October
GERMANY 10:28

Amazon Prime Video dominates German streaming top-10 in October

Amazon Prime Video dominated the German streaming market in October, accounting for five out of the top ten most streamed programmes. According to data collected by AGF, the live stream of the Uefa Champions League match between FC Bayern and Viking had the most views, at 6.7 million. Prime Video also had the second-most watched programme in the month, the Stuttgart vs Atletico Madrid match in the Champions League, with almost 4.8 million views. The Uefa Nations League game between Germany and Serbia, shown

Airtel Money Kenya announces PesaLink integration
KENYA 10:21

Airtel Money Kenya announces PesaLink integration

Airtel Money has expanded its digital payment capabilities through an integration with Integrated Payment Systems (IPSL), the operator of PesaLink. This enables Airtel customers to transfer funds from their mobile wallets to over 30 commercial banks, savings & credit cooperative organisations (SACCOs) and microfinance institutions. They can now send money straight to these accounts via the MyAirtel App by selecting the Pay Bill option, choosing the recipient institution, entering the account details and amo

Wavenet launches new AI Receptionist for GP practices
UNITED KINGDOM 10:15

Wavenet launches new AI Receptionist for GP practices

UK managed services provider Wavenet has launched a new AI agent for GP practices. The 'AI Receptionist', powered by InTouchNow.AI, will help manage high call volumes by answering patient calls, working through triage questions, and inputting the completed information directly with the practice's workflow for review by staff. The AI Receptionist agent is directly with integrated with Wavenet's 'GP Voice' cloud phone system for GP practices, which runs on Gamma network technology. 

Telmex gains Level VI certification for all Mexican data centres
MEXICO 10:14

Telmex gains Level VI certification for all Mexican data centres

Telmex, the fixed-line unit of America Movil, has achieved the highest ICREA Level VI certification for all seven of its Triara data centres in Mexico and added new facilities in Tijuana and Chihuahua. The company said the recertification was confirmed after an upgrade programme undertaken across its sites to meet the surging digital infrastructure needs of businesses.

North Macedonia's Telekabel to acquire control of Spajder and Dupar Jovan
NORTH MACEDONIA 10:07

North Macedonia's Telekabel to acquire control of Spajder and Dupar Jovan

A formal merger notification was submitted to North Macedonia's Commission for Protection of Competition regarding plans by Stip-based telecommunications operator Telekabel to acquire control of two Gevgelija-based companies: broadcasting and service provider Spajder and network operator Dupar Jovan. Telekabel provides TV, fixed internet, and fixed telephony via its own network across 17 cities in North Macedonia, alongside nationwide mobile services as an MVNO on Makedonski Telekom's network. Operating acr

Helios Towers discusses problems with obtaining permits and electricity supplies with NCA
GHANA 10:07

Helios Towers discusses problems with obtaining permits and electricity supplies with NCA

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has met with a delegation from Helios Towers Ghana to discuss difficulties with infrastructure deployment and to explore collaboration in addressing industry concerns. Helios Towers expressed appreciation for the NCA's support, particularly with tower development projects involving mobile network operators (MNOs) such as MTN Ghana. It said hurdles affecting deployment include delays in securing permits and approvals from environmental regulatory authorities, p

Desktop's Q3 net profit more than doubles
BRAZIL 10:06

Desktop's Q3 net profit more than doubles

Brazilian broadband operator Desktop, acquired by America Movil in October, reported a net profit of BRL 38.5 million for the third quarter of 2026, more than doubling the BRL 17.2 million profit recorded in the same period of 2025. Adjusted net profit rose 62 percent to BRL 57.2 million, as net financial expenses dropped 51 percent year-on-year to BRL 34.6 million. Quarterly revenue grew 6 percent to BRL 329.3 million, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 11 percent to BRL 181.3 million.

Brasil TecPar rebrands as evo
BRAZIL 10:04

Brasil TecPar rebrands as evo

Brazilian telecommunications group Brasil TecPar unveiled "evo" as its new institutional brand, aimed at unifying the company's identity following 31 years of expansion, 11 brands and 60 acquisitions, while maintaining local ties in each region. The group now serves roughly 1.4 million accesses across 393 municipalities in nine states and the Federal District, supported by a metropolitan network reaching over 5.5 million households and a backbone covering more than 1,000 municipalities. The transition has n

BRAZIL 10:03

BNDES approves BRL 10 mln for P4 Telecom's fibre rollout

Brazil's National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) has approved BRL 10 million in financing for P4 Telecom to build roughly 168 kilometres of high-capacity fibre-optic infrastructure across the state of Santa Catarina. Funded through the Fund for the Universalization of Telecommunications Services (FUST) and managed by the Ministry of Communications, the loan covers approximately 96 percent of the project's total cost. The expansion will deliver up to 2,000 new internet connections across th

UNITED KINGDOM 10:03

Bright Edge Networks launches Kcom Layer 2 wholesale fibre connectivity

Hull-based Bright Edge Networks has become the first business wholesale platform to make Kcom Layer 2 FTTP connectivity services available on its partner platform. The move gives Bright Edge partners access to Kcom Layer 2 FTTP services through the Beacon partner portal. Elodi Fellows, Kcom's Acting Head of Wholesale, said the launch of the new Wholesale Fiber Layer 2 FTTP product was an important step in the development of its wholesale services portfolio. 

NETHERLANDS 09:55

Ziggo reports jump in internet traffic following GTA VI release

Dutch ISPs reported a jump in internet traffic the night of 10 November following the pre-launch of the game GTA VI. Ziggo, the country's second-largest home broadband provider, said traffic was 57 percent greater than normal around 00.15 hours. Overall traffic on the Tuesday night was 30 percent more than usual.

IRELAND 09:53

Eir Business launches free cyber support scheme for SMEs

Eir Business has launched a new EUR 2.5 million scheme to provide 2,000 Irish SMEs with cybersecurity support. The 'Cyber Resilience 360' scheme will provide participating SMEs with free support worth EUR 1,250 each, with no need to be an existing Eir Business customer. SMEs will get a 60-minute consultation about their security measures, priorities and concerns; and receive a bespoke report on their cyber risks and a 90-day action plan with practical recommendations. The launch comes after research from Ei

GLOBAL 09:53

Space42 revenue rises 11% in first nine months

Space42 said its revenue increased by 11 percent year-on-year to USD 404 million for the first nine months to September. Both businesses, Space Services and Smart Solutions, grew strongly as they continued to deliver scalable, dual-use applications. Space Services revenue climbed 11 percent to USD 340 million. Smart Solutions posted a 16 percent year-on-year revenue increase.

BRAZIL 09:49

Unifique posts net revenue up 17.6% in Q3

Brazilian telecom operator Unifique reported a net profit of BRL 67.4 million in the third quarter of 2026, up 4 percent year-on-year, propelled by a 17.6 percent rise in net revenue to BRL 360 million. Adjusted EBITDA was up 11 percent to BRL 178.3 million with a 49.5 percent margin, while capex grew by 46.2 percent to BRL 110.5 million. Net debt rose 31.5 percent since the end of 2025 to BRL 422.1 million, though leverage remained comfortable at 0.62x adjusted EBITDA.

PARAGUAY 09:49

Paraguay moves to revoke Nubicom's 5G licence over Ueno Bank links

Paraguay's comptroller general has recommended that telecommunications regulator Conatel cancel Nubicom Paraguay's 5G licence after an investigation found alleged breaches of the company's obligations. The comptroller has referred the case to prosecutors due to Nubicom's financial links to collapsed lender Ueno Bank, with Conatel also opening administrative proceedings over an unauthorised share transfer.

FRANCE 09:45

Molotov marks arrival of RMC Sport with promotion

French OTT company Molotov, part of FuboTV, announced that the RMC Sport subscription service has arrived on its platform at a promotional price of EUR 11.99 per month. This offer, described as the "most accessible" on the market, is available until 09 December and is valid for twelve months, subject to an annual contract commitment. After this period, the rate increases to EUR 14,99 per month. For contract-free sign-ups, a discounted rate of EUR 19.99 is offered for the first month, representing a EUR 5 di

SOUTH SUDAN 09:40

South Sudan regulator holds talks with MTN, Digitel on service issues

National Communication Authority (NCA) director general Gieth Kon Mathiang has met with leaders from MTN South Sudan and Digitel South Sudan to address operational challenges affecting telecom services across the country. The discussions focused on network reliability and service continuity ahead of the festive season and the general elections in December. They also reviewed SIM card and airtime distribution channels, examining dealer pricing structures and how agent discounts impact retail end-user costs.

ZIMBABWE 09:33

MultiChoice Zimbabwe launches new DStv package line-up

MultiChoice Zimbabwe has overhauled its line-up with effect from 05 November, replacing the legacy Access, Family, Compact and Premium tiers with five themed packages called DStv Starter, DStv Select, DStv Sports, DStv Movies & Series and DStv Ultimate. This addresses changing viewer habits and preferences while maintaining the platform's blend of local productions, African stories, international programming and live sports.

CHILE 09:26

AWS inaugurates USD 4 bln Chile cloud region

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new cloud region in Chile, its third in Latin America after Brazil and Mexico. The South America (Chile) region began operations with early access for selected customers, with general availability expected by the end of 2026. AWS said it plans to invest more than EUR 4 billion in Chile over the next 15 years to build, connect, operate and maintain its data centres.

GERMANY 09:22

Freenet reports 25% rise in revenues in first 9 months as adjusted EBITDA drops 6%

Freenet said revenues increased by 25.2 percent year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026 to EUR 2.30 billion, mainly as a result of the takeover of Mobilezone Germany. In the mobile business, revenues climbed 31.9 percent to EUR 2 billion, while in the IPTV segment, turnover grew by only 0.4 percent to EUR 161 million. Adjusted EBITDA fell by 5.7 percent to EUR 372 million, primarily because of the previously disclosed commercial contract with a mobile network operator. Adjusted EBITDA declined especia

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