LG Uplus launches e-book and magazine subscription bundles
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:47

LG Uplus launches e-book and magazine subscription bundles

LG Uplus has launched six new subscription bundles through its Udog platform, combining e-book or digital magazine access with benefits including coffee, cinema tickets and shopping vouchers. All six packages cost KRW 9,900 (around USD 7) per month. Three Book Pack options include a one-month unlimited subscription to Kyobo Book Centre's sam e-book service, bundled with different lifestyle benefits. The Coffee Pack includes five hot Americanos from Mega MGC Coffee; the Movie Pack offers a CGV buy-one-get-on

Globe Telecom, Cagayan University launch digital learning hub pilot in Philippines
PHILIPPINES 04:32

Globe Telecom, Cagayan University launch digital learning hub pilot in Philippines

Philippines operator Globe Telecom and Cagayan State University (CSU) have launched the Student Productivity and Academic Research Kiosk (Spark). This digital learning space is designed to provide students with access to connectivity and technology for academic work, research and content creation.

Globe Telecom expands 5G network to Zamboanga city
PHILIPPINES 04:26

Globe Telecom expands 5G network to Zamboanga city

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has expanded its 5G network to Zamboanga city through new site deployments and upgrades to existing infrastructure, targeting areas with high customer activity and mobile data demand. Globe also reports it currently operates more than 200 network sites across the city, with over 40 additional sites in the pipeline.

Globe Telecom provides online scam prevention training for 600 seniors in Makati City
PHILIPPINES 04:16

Globe Telecom provides online scam prevention training for 600 seniors in Makati City

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has partnered with the Makati City Government to conducted a digital safety training session for more than 600 senior citizens. The training programme focused on online fraud prevention and the safe use of mobile devices and digital services.

iBox brings iPhone Duo to Indonesia
INDONESIA 04:05

iBox brings iPhone Duo to Indonesia

iBox, an authorised Apple reseller in Indonesia, has started taking pre-orders for the iPhone Duo on the local market. The foldable device will join the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in iBox's product lineup.

Greece passes social media ban for children under 15, law to take effect in January 2027
GREECE 03:54

Greece passes social media ban for children under 15, law to take effect in January 2027

The Greek parliament has approved legislation prohibiting children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, with the new restrictions scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027, Reuters reports. Via this initiative, the government seeks to address concerns about digital addiction, cyberbullying and the impact of social media on children's mental and physical health.

The week in telecom: European telcos take on satellite market, Nvidia rekindles AI RAN hopes
GLOBAL 00:15

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

Europe's telcos have decided to take a shot at the satellite market, as the prospects of SpaceX entering the mobile market continue to weigh on minds. Nvidia came to Europe to show off its latest AI RAN advances, with much support from Nokia, while TP-Link is moving production to the US to avoid more bans on foreign suppliers. Meta shrugged off another billion-dollar lawsuit with plans to keep Mark Zuckerberg in charge.

UK Weekly - Week 43
UNITED KINGDOM 24 OKT

UK Weekly - Week 43

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) set the agenda this week, proposing Strategic Market Status for Microsoft in business software and consulting on access to Apple's contactless technology. The shareholders of Nexfibre declined to offer remedies over CMA concerns about the Netomnia takeover. Microsoft withdrew from the deal to anchor Nscale's Essex data centre after Nscale was told the site cannot connect to the power grid until the 2030s. In mobile, BT announced a live trial of artificial intellig

Dutch Weekly - Week 43
NETHERLANDS 24 OKT

Dutch Weekly - Week 43

Competition and regulatory decisions featured heavily in Dutch telecom news this week. The Consumer and Markets Authority (ACM) cleared Videoland's takeover of Viaplay in the Netherlands and published draft cloud switching guidelines under the European Union (EU) Data Act. Fibre broadband reached 3.75 million households in the second quarter, according to the ACM. Startup Photon Bridge raised EUR 10 million for optical lasers, while Odido's mobile net promoter score (NPS) recovered to 14 in the third quarte

German Weekly - Week 43
GERMANY 24 OKT

German Weekly - Week 43

The German government signed a declaration of intent with Nvidia to advance physical artificial intelligence (AI), and Nvidia announced investments in four German startups at the Invest in Germany summit. At the same summit, Amazon said it plans to invest more than EUR 16 billion in Germany in 2027. Siemens partnered with Nvidia to turn its Erlangen site into an autonomous production plant. In mobile, Deutsche Telekom launched AI call notes on its business mobile plans and tested AI on its radio access netw

Intel, FIT launch AI for Future Workforce programme in Ireland
IRELAND 23 OKT

Intel, FIT launch AI for Future Workforce programme in Ireland

Intel and Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) have partnered to launch the AI for Future Workforce Programme in Ireland, marking Intel's first Digital Resilience partnership in the country. The programme will include development of a dedicated AI Lab to deliver practical AI training. The physical training space will give learners access to infrastructure and technology such as computers and high-performance computing resources.

Vodafone, National Parks launch wildfire resilience project in the Cairngorms
UNITED KINGDOM 23 OKT

Vodafone, National Parks launch wildfire resilience project in the Cairngorms

VodafoneThree and National Parks UK are launching a new wildfire resilience programme in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. This will help boost long-term resilience and support wildlife recovery in the area, and was announced as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted the UK's first Wildfire Resilience Summit. The project will provide support for pond creation and management for environmental benefit, and to provide easily accessible water sources for firefighters. It will also help retain and expand

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 23 OKT

Indra and Nuek ink LatAm digital payment security deal

Spanish state-backed technology group Indra said its cybersecurity unit, IndraMind Cybersecurity, signed a contract with Latin American payment technology firm Nuek to improve the cyber resilience of financial and transactional environments in the region. The agreement will add IndraMind Cybersecurity's intelligent SOC, specifically designed for digital payments, to Nuek's services.

CZECH REPUBLIC 23 OKT

Czech nationwide commercial DAB+ networks cover up to 93% of population

Czech national telecommunications regulator CTU has announced that the nationwide commercial DAB+ digital radio networks already cover more inhabitants than the regulator set out in the criteria for their operators after the frequency auction. According to the CTU's findings, the operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) already covers 92.82 percent of the Czech population and more than 98 percent of the length of motorways. The operator RTI cz covers 85.7 percent of the population and 89.1 percent of motorways.

NAMIBIA 23 OKT

MTC hands over early children development centre in Rehoboth

MTC and Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) have  handed over the Northside Early Childhood Development (ECD) model centre at Northside Primary School in Rehoboth, built through a NAD 1.2 million investment. The facility provides a safe, stimulating environment where young children can learn through play, gain confidence, and build a strong foundation for their education. This marks the second model ECD centre delivered through the MTC-DWN partnership, following the opening of a similar facility in Oshakati

KUWAIT 23 OKT

Zain Kuwait renews support for KAFO Forum

Zain Kuwait said it is continuing its partnership with the KAFO platform and its support for the KAFO Forum 2026 on 26 October. The KAFO Forum is a platform connecting young innovators with leaders and experts to address pivotal issues shaping Kuwait's future. This year's agenda includes discussions on water, energy and food security, sports and health, empowering youths, women and disabled people, AI and cyber resilience, economic development and business continuity, and education, the arts and culture. Za

BAHRAIN 23 OKT

Zain Bahrain collects used toys for donation to people in need

Zain Bahrain has joined The Re-Use Campaign, organised by the Rashid Alzayani Foundation, as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and community welfare. A dedicated donation box has been installed at Zain Tower, inviting staff and the general public to contribute second-hand toys. The aim is to give donated items a second life, support families in need, and foster a culture of mindful consumption and waste reduction. Beyond the used toy collection, the partnership will include empl

RWANDA 23 OKT

Liquid Intelligent donates RWF 130 mln to genocide memorial foundation

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has contributed RWF 130.79 million to Rwanda's Imbuto Foundation, commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The funding is part of a ten-year pledge established in 2022 in partnership with the Imbuto Foundation and Rwanda's ministry of national unity and civic engagement. The scheme supports education, digitisation and the preservation of national genocide memorials, ensuring that historical records, artifacts and evidence are safeguarded for future generations.

MOROCCO 23 OKT

Maroc Telecom revenue rises 5% in Q3

Maroc Telecom said its revenue increased by 4.7 percent year-on-year to MAD 9.67 billion for the third quarter ended 30 September. EBITDA reached MAD 4.83 billion, maintaining a stable EBITDA margin of 50.0 percent. Net income declined by 1.9 percent to MAD 1.38 billion, while CAPEX decreased by 36.3 percent to MAD 2.44 billion. The group's total customer base expanded 2.4 percent to reach nearly 78 million, driven by a 4.5 percent increase in subsidiary subscribers.

ITALY 23 OKT

Agcom asks FiberCop to update wholesale pricing proposal

Italy's telecommunications market regulator Agcom has asked FiberCop to submit new wholesale access price proposals after concluding that the draft lists it published in April are insufficient to address the identified issues. While noting the progress made by the company, the watchdog said the proposals have yet to meet the fairness and reasonableness criteria required for network access prices.

OMAN 23 OKT

Omani TRA runs telecom user satisfaction survey

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is running a Beneficiary Satisfaction Survey for telecommunications services from 19 October through 30 November. It aims to measure overall user satisfaction, engage beneficiaries in the service evaluation process, and gauge public awareness of consumer rights.

UNITED KINGDOM 23 OKT

Ofcom boosts satellite spectrum access for maritime, aeronautical sectors

UK regulator Ofcom has announced changes to maritime radio licences to support faster and more reliable communications, and bring UK in line with international standards. The changes will support the upgrade of communications systems used by maritime authorities and ships to share vital navigation information - enabling more advanced digital messaging to exchange information on severe weather, accidents, lock/bridge closures and other safety-related information.

GHANA 23 OKT

Telecel Cash 'Ready Loan' surpasses GHS 1 bln in total disbursements

Ghana's Telecel Cash says it has exceeded GHS 1 billion (EUR 77 mln) in disbursements through its Ready Loan service, launched in partnership with the Central Bank of Ghana (CBG) and Simbrella Ghana. Ready Loan provides eligible Telecel Cash subscribers with instant access to short-term credit via their mobile money wallets. It lets users address urgent financial needs, bridge cash flow gaps and capitalise on personal or business opportunities.

UNITED STATES 23 OKT

Micron partners Indium to restore US supply of refined critical minerals

Micron said it will allocate a portion of US capital expenditure announced earlier to support an expanded production footprint at its partner Indium Corporation. The agreement is expected to help Indium revive domestic refining of critical minerals and production of high-purity materials essential to Micron's memory chip business. As a US company, Indium's expansion offers an opportunity to bolster Micron's domestic supply chain and reduces its reliance on foreign material processing.

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Dutch Weekly - Week 43

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German Weekly - Week 43

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