Paratus claims progress in mobile and fibre network deployments in Namibia
NAMIBIA 13:02

Paratus claims progress in mobile and fibre network deployments in Namibia

Paratus Namibia said it is making significant strides in telecommunications infrastructure investment. It is deploying its mobile network in the country, backed by NAD 600 million in spending over the past 24 months. The network is being built using modern technology rather than legacy infrastructure and will expand nationwide to boost capacity and extend coverage. Paratus Namibia managing director Andrew Hall also said the roll-out of 595 km of fibre over the past year reflects the scale of its expansion b

Italy's GDP flat in Q3, up 0.8% year on year
ITALY 12:57

Italy's GDP flat in Q3, up 0.8% year on year

Italy's gross domestic product was unchanged in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter and climbed by 0.8 percent on an annual basis, according to preliminary data from state statistics agency Istat. The sequential figure was due to an increase in value added in the services and agriculture sectors, offsetting a decline in industry.

Dhiraagu opens EliteClub+ exclusive benefits to all mobile customers
MALDIVES 12:53

Dhiraagu opens EliteClub+ exclusive benefits to all mobile customers

Maldivian operator Dhiraagu has launched Dhiraagu EliteClub+ to offer exclusive benefits and discounts from more than 100 partner outlets to all its mobile customers. The launch follows a publicity campaign in Male, Hulhumale and surrounding islands involving "pop-up doors" that symbolise an open invitation to the upgraded loyalty programme. Mohamed Mirshan Hassan, director of brand and marketing communications at Dhiraagu, said the original EliteClub was an invitation-only programme for selected tiers, but

Samsung agrees off-market purchase of TCL China Star shares held by display unit
CHINA 12:43

Samsung agrees off-market purchase of TCL China Star shares held by display unit

Samsung will allocate USD 960.4 million to acquire a 10.2 percent stake in TCL China Star Optoelectronics currently held by its Samsung Display subsidiary. The off-market transaction consists of 1.27 million shares, with the dollar price converted to won (KRW) at the base rate offered at Seoul Money Brokerage Services on 28 October (KRW 1,324.30/USD 1). The deal is scheduled for completion in December.

Italian inflation soars above 5% in October
ITALY 12:37

Italian inflation soars above 5% in October

Italy's main domestic inflation rate (NIC) surged to a three-year high of 5.4 percent on an annual basis in October, compared to 4.2 percent in September, according to preliminary data from statistics agency Istat. Inflation was up 0.9 percent month-on-month in September, following a 0.7 percent rise in September. Istat said the annual increase was above all due to soaring energy prices (from +22.6% to +31.4% YoY) as well as those in linked sectors such as unprocessed food and transport, attributed to the i

FCC adopts additional restrictions on overseas certifications testing
UNITED STATES 12:15

FCC adopts additional restrictions on overseas certifications testing

The Federal Communications Commission has adopted new rules for test laboratories fielding certifications of electronic devices intended for sale in the US. The updated framework will restrict recognition of foreign labs to nations with a reciprocal agreement that allows US facilities to undertake validations in their jurisdiction. From December 2028, the FCC says all testing, certifying, and accreditations will occur in the US or a reciprocal economy. The rules tighten an existing ban on recognition of lab

Huawei attends international event to highlight Watch D3 blood pressure monitoring
GLOBAL 12:13

Huawei attends international event to highlight Watch D3 blood pressure monitoring

Huawei has been presenting blood pressure monitoring innovations made possible with its Watch D3 smart watch. The device was presented at a recent meeting of the International Society of Hypertension, of which Huawei is a member. Huawei's exhibition area spotlighted the D3's medical-grade blood pressure tools in a variety of scenarios. 

Orange Business steps up decarbonisation drive with partner Ekinops
GLOBAL 12:06

Orange Business steps up decarbonisation drive with partner Ekinops

Orange Business has shared details of progress on its decarbonisation roadmap after agreeing an action plan with long-standing equipment partner Ekinops. This collaboration will contribute to reducing Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which relate to indirect activities in Orange's supply chain, including equipment purchases and the use of equipment by customers. Scope 3 accounts for over 80 percent of the telecom group's overall carbon footprint, making cooperation with suppliers critical to the achi

Nordic Semiconductor previews Bluetooth HDT support
GLOBAL 12:05

Nordic Semiconductor previews Bluetooth HDT support

Nordic Semiconductor has published a video to demonstrate silicon support for Bluetooth's upcoming High Data Throughput (HDT)  feature. The Norwegian low-power semiconductor supplier said it is among the first vendors to showcase Bluetooth HDT. The video presents a link between devices containing two HDT silicon (SoC) prototypes currently under development.

Telenor says online shopping scams affect 1 in 4 Norwegians in Q3
NORWAY 12:03

Telenor says online shopping scams affect 1 in 4 Norwegians in Q3

One in four Norwegians reports having been scammed when shopping online, according to Telenor's Security Pulse for the third quarter. During Q3 2026, Telenor's security filters blocked more than 913 million unsafe websites, fraudulent advertisements and other online threats. In addition, it blocked 12.2 million fraud attempts via calls and 1.2 million via SMS.

Nova reports 5% rise in comparable Q3 revenue
ICELAND 11:57

Nova reports 5% rise in comparable Q3 revenue

Icelandic telecoms group Nova has reported a 66 percent year-on-year rise in the quarter revenue amounted to ISK 5.82 billion, primarily because of its June acquisition of corporate equipment and services provider Ofar. On a comparable basis, Nova's revenue increased by 4.9 percent, with service revenue up 5.3 percent.

VMO2 rolls out free AI-powered scam call blocking to all O2 customers
UNITED KINGDOM 11:33

VMO2 rolls out free AI-powered scam call blocking to all O2 customers

Virgin Media O2 is making AI-powered fraud call blocking available to all O2 mobile customers for free, following a successful trial earlier in autumn 2026. The AI-enabled technology is expected to block more than 3 million malicious calls per week, based on the results of the trial. Data from the trial, scammers repeatedly attempted to reach the same number multiple times, with 60 percent of blocked calls shown to be repeated attempts within a minute of the first attempt. This suggests that the scammers we

FINLAND 11:08

Finnish police probe potential environmental degradation at Google data centre project site

Finnish police have announced a criminal investigation into preparatory work for Google project company Tuike Finland's Muhos data centre project, after a request from the Licensing and Supervision Agency (Lupa- ja valvontavirasto). The case comes under the criminal heading of environmental degradation. The Oulu Police Department has received five requests for investigation regarding the Muhos data centre project.

URUGUAY 11:02

Uruguay delays second 5G spectrum auction to 2027

The Uruguayan government has decided to temporarily postpone a tender of 5G-compatible spectrum until next year, reports Telesemana, citing Gonzalo Balseiro, president of telecommunications watchdog Ursec. The official said the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM) needed to review technical aspects of the governing decree and now expected the process to relaunch at the start of 2027.

KENYA 10:33

Kenya sees cyber threats increase 14% in Q3

There were 2.6 billion cyber threat events detected in the third quarter ending September, marking a 14.45 percent increase from the second quarter, according to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The regulator attributed the surge to unpatched system vulnerabilities, low public awareness of phishing and social engineering, and the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals to execute more sophisticated attacks.

GLOBAL 10:28

Eutelsat organic revenue falls 1% in fiscal Q1 as decline in Video business accelerates

Eutelsat said that revenue performance was in line with its expectations in the September quarter (fiscal Q1), confirming the full-year financial guidance issued in August. The group generated EUR 286 million in revenue, down 0.9 percent year-on-year on a like-for-like basis, including EUR 5 million related to Iris2 construction activities outside its Video and Connectivity operations. The satellite operator has, for the first time, recognised future revenue from the Iris2 programme in its contract backlog,

NETHERLANDS 10:26

Viaplay completes sale of Dutch business to Videoland

Viaplay has completed the sale of its business in the Netherlands to Videoland, the streaming service owned by RTL Netherlands and DPG Media. Videoland paid EUR 142 million (SEK 1.57 billion) on a cash- and debt-free basis. The deal first announced in July received competition clearance earlier this month, and allows Viaplay to focus on its core Nordic markets going forward. For Videoland the additional sports rights and content should strengthen its number-two position on the Dutch streaming market. 

NETHERLANDS 10:17

KPN vision of stability despite intense competition, focus on next strategic plan

KPN's third-quarter results were slightly better than expected, and the Dutch operator maintained its forecasts for 2027. This underlines the stability and predictability at KPN, even in the midst of intense, if not unsustainable, competition. Issues on the horizon include the impact of a change in CFO and completing the current strategic plan in 2027. 

ITALY 10:16

TIM completes acquisition of 70% stake in VoiSmart

Telecom Italia (TIM) has completed the acquisition of a 70 percent stake in VoiSmart, an Milan-based company specialising in unified and omnichannel communications, Wi-Fi customer engagement and AI, for an undisclosed sum. The deal gives TIM Enterprise greater direct control of technologies in VoIP, collaboration and AI, said the partners.

GLOBAL 10:16

Silicom achieves non-GAAP profitability with Q3 sales up 71%

Silicom grew sales by 71 percent in the third quarter to USD 26.7 million, and said it had returned to non-GAAP profitability quicker than expected. The Israeli networking and data infrastructure vendor is bullish on customer leads, having signed two design-win contracts during the quarter, bringing its year-to-date design-win tally to eight. At the start of the year, Silicom had said it expected to 7-9 design wins in FY 2026.

KENYA 10:12

Safaricom joins Jamii legal challenge to Kenyan spectrum pricing rules

Safaricom has obtained High Court approval to join a legal dispute challenging the Communications Authority of Kenya's (CA) revised spectrum fee schedule, Business Daily reported. Justice John Anuro granted Safaricom entry to the proceedings initiated by Jamii Telecommunications, which contests the regulator's updated framework. Implementation of the new charges has been suspended since 24 April 2025, following a stay order by the Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal pending the case's outcome.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:59

Virgin Media O2 in talks to use Openreach fibre network - report

Virgin Media O2 is close to agreeing a deal to use Openreach's full-fibre network to connect new customers in areas not covered by its own network, reports the Financial Times. According to unnamed sources familiar with the discussions, Virgin Media O2 was also planning to stop upgrading and expanding its own network as part of a wider cost reduction programme, as it looks to ease market concerns about its GBP 22 billion debt burden.

GABON 09:53

GSMA calls for affordable smartphones in Gabon to close mobile internet gap

More than half of Gabon's population currently lives within mobile broadband coverage but remains offline, severely limiting opportunities to learn, earn and access essential services, according to a report by GSMA. Its report titled 'Gabon's Digital Economy: Policy reforms that will drive Gabon's digital future' calls for targeted measures to increase smartphone affordability, expand digital government services, and maintain network infrastructure investment.

SPAIN 09:52

Over 1 mln activate Movistar Spain scam call detection feature

Movistar Spain said the 'Spam Calls' (Llamadas Spam) feature launched in March to protect users from unwanted calls has been activated on a total of 1.2 million lines, making it the fastest-adopted service ever launched under Telefonica's commercial brand. The popularity of the proactive call blocking feature reflects growing concern among users about unwanted interruptions and the need for tools that enhance their security, said the operator.

Just In

13:02

Paratus claims progress in mobile and fibre network deployments in Namibia

12:57

Italy's GDP flat in Q3, up 0.8% year on year

12:53

Dhiraagu opens EliteClub+ exclusive benefits to all mobile customers

12:43

Samsung agrees off-market purchase of TCL China Star shares held by display unit

Commentary

10:17

KPN vision of stability despite intense competition, focus on next strategic plan

19 OKT 13:02

SpaceX wants to join the mobile market, but why?

24 SEP 13:37

What is KPN's response to the brand expansion at Odido and VodafoneZiggo?

8 SEP 10:16

Odido matches KPN and VodafoneZiggo on cash flow margin, but growth remains limited

Background

29 OKT 15:20

Most telecom consumers use provider app as much as possible for service queries

27 OKT 11:51

Danish AI sector focuses on business market

26 OKT 00:15

The week in telecom: European telcos take on satellite market, Nvidia rekindles AI RAN hopes

24 OKT 08:49

Dutch Weekly - Week 43