Free Mobile enhances VPN service with more connection countries, website filtering
FRANCE 09:42

Free Mobile enhances VPN service with more connection countries, website filtering

French operator Free Mobile, part of the Iliad group, has added new capabilities to the mVPN service, which is available at no extra cost with its three main postpaid plans (Serie Free, 5G+, and Max). This enhanced version includes six additional connection countries, a choice of three different levels of protection, and access via a new mVPN widget in the Free app.

Vistance confirms special dividend payment for 06 November
GLOBAL 09:42

Vistance confirms special dividend payment for 06 November

Vistance Networks announced a special cash distribution of USD 1.50 per share. The payment will be distributed on 06 November to stock holders on record as of close on 26 October. Because the amount is at least 25 percent of the value of Vistance's common stock, the ex-dividend date will be marked as the first business day following payment, namely 09 November, as per Nasdaq's listing rules. Vistance plans to fund the payment with cash from its balance sheet, including proceeds from its sale of Ruckus Netwo

Orange MEA to offer ReelShort micro-dramas in data bundle packages
AFRICA 09:41

Orange MEA to offer ReelShort micro-dramas in data bundle packages

Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) and ReelShort, a vertical micro-drama platform operated by Crazy Maple Studio, announced a multi-year partnership to distribute ReelShort's content on Max it TV, the entertainment hub within Orange's Max it app, across seventeen markets in Africa and the Middle East. The partnership will launch in an initial wave of markets in 2026, followed by a progressive rollout across the remaining territories over the course of the agreement. 

Guillermo Ponce named Cable & Wireless Panama interim chief
PANAMA 09:32

Guillermo Ponce named Cable & Wireless Panama interim chief

Cable & Wireless Panama, owner of local operator Mas Movil (+Movil), has announced the appointment of Guillermo Ponce as its new interim CEO and general manager, replacing Rocío Lorenzo, who has left to become CEO of Telenet. a Liberty Global company in Belgium. The group said Lorenzo will remain as a director at C&W Panama.

Alaska Communications becomes Starlink reseller
UNITED STATES 09:32

Alaska Communications becomes Starlink reseller

Alaska Communications has signed an agreement to become an authorised Starlink reseller. This will allow Alaska Communications to reseller Starlink satellite services to business customers across the state. Dale Knipp, Chief Revenue Officer at Alaska Communications, said the addition of Starlink to its business offering will help customers "operate with greater resilience, reliability and confidence". Customers will benefit from professional installation, Alaska-based technical support and customer service,

De-Cix launches MCP AI integration for IX workload management
GLOBAL 09:31

De-Cix launches MCP AI integration for IX workload management

De-Cix said it has introduced a model context protocol (MCP) server enabling its customers to employ language AI queries handled by third-party agents. The open-source MCP server, available via the De-Cix service platform, is able to integrate with compatible agentic AI tools, large language models (LLMs) and end applications to help clients discover, book and manage connectivity services.

Ziggo equips field technicians with Hitron Docsis 4.0 meter
NETHERLANDS 09:27

Ziggo equips field technicians with Hitron Docsis 4.0 meter

Technicians at Dutch operator VodafoneZiggo have started using the Hitron CGNDP4 portable meter for Docsis 4.0 installations. Hitron said the meter provides teams in the field with advanced testing and diagnostic capabilities, supporting Ziggo's recent upgrade to Docsis 4.0 on its cable network. 

NCC praises Glo for achieving customer complaint resolution targets in August
NIGERIA 09:26

NCC praises Glo for achieving customer complaint resolution targets in August

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commended Globacom (Glo) for exceeding its customer complaint resolution targets in August. According to the regulator, Glo surpassed the prescribed resolution thresholds of 90 percent and 97 percent for Level 2 complaints. In a commendation letter signed by Kabiru S. Haruna, principal manager of consumer protection and advocacy at the NCC, the NCC praised the operator's adherence to service standards, highlighting its strong commitment to regulatory complian

Safaricom convenes 4th cybersecurity summit with focus on AI
KENYA 09:21

Safaricom convenes 4th cybersecurity summit with focus on AI

Kenyan operator Safaricom has convened enterprise and technology leaders for its fourth cybersecurity summit, focusing on accelerating responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and fortifying national cyber resilience. The summit addressed AI's dual impact as a critical defensive asset and a vector for increasingly sophisticated threats, including synthetic deepfakes, AI-driven impersonation, automated scam architectures and adaptive ransomware.

Ericsson joins Inatel's xGMobile Competence Centre
BRAZIL 09:18

Ericsson joins Inatel's xGMobile Competence Centre

Brazil's National Institute of Telecommunications (Inatel) announced at Futurecom in Sao Paulo Ericsson as a new technological associate of its Embrapii Inatel Competence Centre in 5G and 6G Networks, known as xGMobile. Building on a 50-year partnership, this collaboration aims to accelerate R&D and bridge academic research with market demands in mobile connectivity. Through xGMobile, Brazil's publicly supported competence centre dedicated to mobile connectivity, Ericsson will engage in joint R&D projects,

Dazn renews partnership with adventure cycling competition
GLOBAL 09:14

Dazn renews partnership with adventure cycling competition

Dazn has extended a partnership with Titan World Series for the next three seasons, delivering free-to-view highlights from events in the adventure cycling series to audiences worldwide. Dazn will stream highlights in English and Spanish, as well as delivering social media clips. The Titan World Series will include five international events over the coming years, as it evolves from its origins in mountain biking to becoming a wider adventure cycling competition. 

MTS launches 5G at Luzhniki sports complex in Moscow
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:14

MTS launches 5G at Luzhniki sports complex in Moscow

Russian operator MTS announced the rollout of next-generation 5G coverage at the Luzhniki sports complex, reports Kp.ru. Customers with 5G smartphones can now access mobile broadband throughout the Luzhniki grounds, including the Grand Sports Arena. The coverage area encompasses the entire open-air architectural and park complex, spanning approximately 150 hectares, as well as Luzhniki's landmark feature: the Grand Sports Arena, which has a capacity of over 80,000 spectators.

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 09:12

Croatian 5G coverage reaches 90% of population

Croatia's 5G networks have reached 90 percent of the population, 99 percent of motorways, 95 percent of railways, and half of rural areas, according to Hakom data. Backed by operator investments and Hakom spectrum allocations, including new band plans for private and public networks, the country aims for 99.4 percent population coverage by 2029. There are plans to soon extend coverage to another 60 currently uncovered settlements and areas of special interest, according to a presentation on the first five y

GLOBAL 09:09

Atos, Fortinet move to global-scale engagement in strengthened alliance

France-based ICT group Atos and its longstanding partner Fortinet have announced a strengthened collaboration through an agreement to implement a globally coordinated framework covering reselling and managed cybersecurity services. This development will elevate their existing alliance beyond country-led boundaries through a unified engagement model and alignment across joint business development, service delivery and commercial terms.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:09

Mango Office and Nubes sign partnership agreement

Russian cloud and business communication services provider Mango Office and cloud services provider Nubes signed a partnership agreement at the Digital Solutions forum. The companies plan to combine their technological capabilities and expertise to implement joint IT projects and will collaborate on developing business solutions. A key area of cooperation is the development of cloud-based communication and data centre services. Another focus is the creation of AI products leveraging the companies' cloud inf

PORTUGAL 09:08

Meo demonstrates tactical mobile satellite network for Portuguese army

Portuguese operator Meo has demonstrated a tactical mobile network developed for the Portuguese Army, combining 4G, 5G and Eutelsat OneWeb satellite connectivity. Termed a "tactical bubble," this rapidly deployable system provides autonomous, high-demand voice, video, data, and real-time geolocation coverage across a 10-kilometer range when traditional networks fail or are unavailable. Designed via transportable modules and backpacks, the technology is tailored for military operations as well as civil prote

UNITED KINGDOM 09:08

Latest Virgin Media O2 scam data shows rise in fake job messages

The latest quarterly 'Scam Index' report from Virgin Media O2 shows an increase in fake job texts, with job scams entering the top 10 most common scams reported. Almost one third (29%) of young people have fallen for a job scam, the highest proportion across all age groups. Scam texts on the O2 mobile network show scammers are pretending to be recruiters and promising easy earnings to jobseekers. 

GLOBAL 09:03

Smartphone market contracts by record 22% in Q3 after jump in prices

The global smartphone market shrank by over a fifth in the third quarter, its biggest contraction ever according to IDC's preliminary calculations. Shipments were down 22.0 percent year-on-year to 255.3 million units, as the rise in prices put off many buyers. The market researcher expects the "worst is yet to come", with a return to growth not likely until 2028. 

SPAIN 08:53

Vodafone Spain to test residential 10 Gbps service in 282 localities

Vodafone Spain (Zegona) said it has begun a three-month trial of a residential fibre service offering download speeds of up to 10 Gbps. The pilot will involve selected customers in areas served by the operator's latest-generation XGS-PON network, which reaches 282 municipalities across 49 provinces and covers more than 6.6 million premises.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:51

VodafoneThree deploys multi-operator core network technology at Gatwick

VodafoneThree has completed network upgrades at London Gatwick Airport, delivering faster data speeds and improved voice call quality for customers of Vodafone UK and 3 UK. Vodafone UK installed dedicated coverage across the north and south terminals of the airport in 2022. This has now been upgraded with Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) technology, providing mobile coverage for 3 UK customers at no extra cost. In addition, both terminals now have dedicated Vodafone 5G Standalone (5G+) coverage. 

NIGERIA 08:51

NCC registers 231 mln mobile devices automatically ahead of new verification system launch

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has registered approximately 231 million mobile devices as it rolls out a new verification system to block counterfeit, cloned and unapproved phones from accessing cellular networks, The Punch reported. The aim is to boost consumer protection, enhance network quality and help regulators track devices imported and sold in Nigeria. Edoyemi Ogoh, director of technical standards and network integrity at the NCC, said the commission had already automatically captured

NIGERIA 08:41

NCC and Rural Electrification Agency partner to expand 'clean' power and cut telecom costs

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are rolling out joint pilot projects to integrate rural power infrastructure with telecom networks, the News Agency of Nigeria reported. REA managing director Abba Aliyu said the intention is to supply "clean" electricity to rural telecom base stations. The strategy aims to drastically cut diesel consumption for mobile network operators while expanding digital access to underserved communities.

GLOBAL 08:34

Ericsson folds Asia/Oceania assets into new APAC unit led by EMEA's Patrick Johansson

Ericsson has announced multiple changes to its operating structure and executive team, including the creation of a new market area combining the North East/South East Asia regions with Oceania and India. Led by the existing EMEA head Patrick Johansson, the new APAC area starts operations on 01 January. Ericsson said it has begun the process of finding Johansson's successor in EMEA.

MALAYSIA 08:31

CelcomDigi to provide FWA equipment at 15 evacuation centres during monsoon season

CelcomDigi is working with the Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) and the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) to provide emergency connectivity and relief assistance during Malaysia's monsoon season. The initiative covers temporary evacuation centres and flood-prone areas in six states: Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Johor, Pahang and Sabah. As part of the connectivity measures, 15 temporary evacuation centres in high-risk areas will receive fixed wireless access (FWA) equipment to help evacuees access communications ser

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