Tusass overhauls retail internet service range with lower prices and faster speeds in some locations
GREENLAND 11:11

Tusass overhauls retail internet service range with lower prices and faster speeds in some locations

Greenlandic operator Tusass has announced the launch on 01 October of new internet services for private customers at lower prices and faster speeds. Interested customers can enter their location on the Tusass website to find out which subscriptions are available in their area. Service delivery method varies from place to place in Greenland and in some locations, the top broadband service cost will drop from DKK 1,099 to DKK 799 per month. In certain smaller towns and settlements, customers with 5 Mbps/1 Mbp

Telia Norway becomes partner in Trondheim research centre Testination
NORWAY 10:47

Telia Norway becomes partner in Trondheim research centre Testination

Telia Norway said it has become a partner in technology sector testing establishment Testination in Trondheim. Testination is part of research company Future Innovations (Fremtidens Industri or FI). It provides companies with access to test areas, infrastructure, expertise and relevant partners to develop, try out and demonstrate new technology. Telia said joining Testination will provide it with insight into the technology sector's new requirements.

UK broadband customers increasingly impacted by power cuts
UNITED KINGDOM 10:26

UK broadband customers increasingly impacted by power cuts

New research from Uswitch.com shows that almost half (48%) of UK adults, or 26.7 million people, lost their broadband connection in the last year, up 19 percent from 2025. The main cause of broadband outages are power cuts, hitting 42 percent of those affected; followed by provider faults (31%) and router problems (25%). Only 16 percent of those impacted by broadband outages received compensation, with over half (57%) unaware that they could ask for compensation from their broadband provider.

Yettel Hungary launches RPA software for enterprise automation
HUNGARY 10:26

Yettel Hungary launches RPA software for enterprise automation

Yettel Hungary has expanded its corporate offerings beyond telecom into ICT services by launching an AI-supported Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software from UiPath. The offering targets domestic medium-sized and large enterprises looking to automate repetitive administrative tasks and enhance operational efficiency. The scalable RPA platform is tailored to precise workload demands, running tasks continuously during peak periods or part-time for smaller tasks. The software handles rule-based administrati

OCP embarks on effort to standardise switch platform layer
GLOBAL 10:23

OCP embarks on effort to standardise switch platform layer

The Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP) has confirmed an additional contribution to help standardise the platform layer in networking switches. The in-progress work item aims to create an Open Switch Platform Architecture (OSPA) as a vendor-neutral reference point that offers an alternative to proprietary platform layers. The project was initiated by Meta, Microsoft and Alibaba with further participation by Accton, Arista, Cisco, Nvidia, and Wistron among others. A draft specification, currently under rev

Orange Poland wins leased lines tender at Lubusz region police
POLAND 10:21

Orange Poland wins leased lines tender at Lubusz region police

Orange Poland has won a tender on providing police offices of the Lubusz region with symmetric Ethernet L2 links. The operator submitted the only bid under the tender. The contract worth PLN 1.65 million runs for 12 months. The links will be deployed to hubs in Gorzow Wiekopolski and Zielona Gora.

Orange Poland introduces EdgeTPIX service for local traffic exchange in regional cities
POLAND 10:20

Orange Poland introduces EdgeTPIX service for local traffic exchange in regional cities

The Orange Wholesale unit of Orange Poland has introduced its new service Local TPIX with local content access on a single VLAN. The serviceenables the local exchange of internet traffic between operators, including major global CDNs (such as YouTube's GGC and Netflix's OCA) and Orange, and fixed internet subscribers in a specific city. EdgeTPIX is designed for operators and ISPs seeking to improve traffic exchange quality and requiring stable, secure connections.

Fraunhofer IPMS intros miniaturised optical transceiver driven by Li-Fi signals
GLOBAL 10:18

Fraunhofer IPMS intros miniaturised optical transceiver driven by Li-Fi signals

German institute Fraunhofer IPMS has introduced a miniaturised optical transceiver called Li-Fi TinySpot. TinySpot's Li-Fi signals are more resistant to electromagnetic interference than radio waves and rely on a contactless optical interface as opposed to electrical contacts or optical cables. The transceiver can be directly mounted to printed circuit boards or as part of independent, miniature modules, for example as part of microcontroller or field-programmable silicon systems.

Oi reports BRL 36.4 billion net loss for 2025
BRAZIL 10:17

Oi reports BRL 36.4 billion net loss for 2025

Brazilian telecom operator Oi released its delayed 2025 financial results, revealing a consolidated net loss of BRL 36.4 billion. That compares to a profit of BRL 9.6 billion in 2024. The massive deficit was largely driven by a BRL 30.6 billion accounting reversal of debt-restructuring gains after the company failed to meet the conditions of its court-led reorganisation plan, culminating in the court declaring Oi bankrupt in August 2026.

American Airlines installs Starlink across entire mainline fleet
UNITED STATES 10:17

American Airlines installs Starlink across entire mainline fleet

American Airlines has announced plans to install Starlink connectivity on all mainline aircraft, with installations starting in early-2027. The roll-out will equip over 1,000 aircraft with the Starlink Performance Aero Terminal, which can support speeds of up to 1 Gbps terminal. This will give American Airlines one of the largest Starlink-connected fleets in the world. This follows an announcement in May to deploy Starlink connectivity on over 500 Airbus aircraft, extending the roll-out to the airline's ent

Harmonic readies Network X showcase led by SensAI and multi-vendor tools
GLOBAL 10:15

Harmonic readies Network X showcase led by SensAI and multi-vendor tools

Harmonic will present its recently launched intelligence fabric, cOS SensAI, at the upcoming Network X event. The platform supports AI workflows by translating organic data from broadband ISP ecosystems into a coherent information layer.

Spectrum pre-installs broadband for Silverwood community in California
UNITED STATES 10:10

Spectrum pre-installs broadband for Silverwood community in California

Charter Communications-owned Spectrum Community Solutions has signed a long-term contract with DMB Development to install Spectrum Internet and Advanced WiFi in the first phase of the new Silverwood community development in Hesperia, California. The first build phase will include 3,200 homes, which will have pre-installed internet an WiFi (Spectrum Ready) for easy activation in less than 10 minutes.

FRANCE 10:08

TDF expands 5G broadcast trial to west of France

French infrastructure operator TDF has expanded its trial of 5G broadcast services to new areas in the west of the country, at towers in Nantes and Vannes. These areas build on the initial launch in June in the cities Paris, Reims, Bourges and Le Havre. The trial uses traditional digital broadcast technology to deliver free terrestrial TV channels to unmodified 5G smartphones, without the need for an internet connection.

UNITED STATES 10:02

Heddian installs hybrid private wireless network for Avista

Heddian has been selected by US regional energy company Avista to deploy a hybrid private wireless network as part of a wider field network upgrade. The deployment will include Heddian UtiliSIM connectivity, supported by SGP.32-based SIM technology from Giesecke+Devrient (G+D); a utility-grade private core from Druid Software; and network security and device management technology from OneLayer. Heddian will also provide specialised 24/7 network monitoring and operational support. The company specialises in

FRANCE 10:01

Bouygues Telecom offers 4 months fibre free in areas losing DSL service

Bouygues Telecom has restarted an offer of four months free fibre broadband for new customers in areas where ADSL services are ending. The offer is available in the 2,145 municipalities where DSL services will shut off at the end of January 2027. Bouygues ran a similar offer earlier this year for affected towns, and the new promotion is valid until the end of November. Customers receive a refund of four months subscription fees on a 12-month contract, and may also have the installation fees waived. They mus

NORWAY 09:58

Telenor Norway restores mobile network traffic after fault on 08 October

Telenor Norway said it has been monitoring its mobile network overnight since problems arose on the afternoon of 08 October. Traffic has been running as normal since 17:25 hrs that day, and the operator believes there was a technical fault rather than any cyber attack. Telenor will provide a thorough report in due course to regulator Nkom, which said it is investigating the matter and that some callers had difficulty in reaching the emergency services.

UNITED STATES 09:53

DE-CIX announces connectivity partnership with Towardex in Boston

DE-CIX has announced a partnership with Boston-based internet infrastructure provider Towardex to interconnect the DE-CIX Internet Exchange in New York with the Hub Express System (HEX). This carrier turnkey connectivity partnership will allow network operators, broadband providers, colocation facilities and transatlantic cable operators located in the Boston area to directly access the DE-CIX peering fabric.

FRANCE 09:37

Orange France introduces 5G+ priority pass for EUR 5 per day

Orange France is introducing a dedicated 5G slice for mobile customers to access faster speeds for a day. The 'Fast Pass 5G+' costs EUR 5 for 24 hours and is available to customers with an existing 5G subscription and in areas with 5G+ network coverage.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 09:34

GBM launches UAE's first AI laboratory with Cisco and Nvidia

Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has announced the launch of the UAE's first artificial intelligence laboratory, based on Cisco Secure AI Factory powered by Nvidia. It is designed to provide organisations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region with the secure, full-stack infrastructure required to transition AI initiatives from experimentation to production. The lab enables enterprises to cut deployment timelines from months to weeks.

BAHRAIN 09:29

Mastercard and STC Pay Bahrain partner to boost digital payments for SMEs

Mastercard has strengthened its collaboration with STC Pay Bahrain to support digital payment growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It will expand a portfolio featuring a Business prepaid service that lets SMEs securely manage expenses and gain greater visibility and control over cash flow. Under an expanded agreement, Mastercard will help to shape STC Pay Bahrain's future product roadmap by exploring advanced advisory, processing and security services tailored to SME growth, alongside poten

EUROPE 09:20

Samsung starts new foldables ad campaign with Thierry Henry

Samsung Electronics announced a new campaign with French footballer Thierry Henry to promote its Galaxy Z range of foldable smartphones. Samsung said sales of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra in Europe are already 50 percent higher than the previous generation of the foldable range in the same period since their launch. The new campaign 'Welcome to Foldables' will run across Europe with a series of videos highlighting how each model can support different lifestyles and daily needs. 

MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF 09:18

Moldova fixed broadband connections rise nearly 6% as mobile data traffic jumps 17% in Q2

Moldova's electronic communications market recorded increased internet usage in the second quarter of 2026, with growth in mobile data traffic, fixed broadband connections and machine-to-machine (M2M) and IoT connectivity, according to a report from telecoms regulator Anrceti. The report also shows that the number of active SIM cards used for mobile internet access on the local market increased by 1 percent year-on-year to 2.96 million.

GLOBAL 09:16

Global PC shipments slump 21% in Q3 - Omdia

Worldwide shipments of desktops, notebooks and workstations fell 21.2 percent year on year to 58.1 million units in the third quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from Omdia. Desktop shipments, including workstations, declined 23.5 percent to 11.7 million units, with notebook shipments, including mobile workstations, falling 20.6 percent to 46.4 million units.

FRANCE 09:13

Ekinops delivers SSE for French retailer Jules

Ekinops announced a new SSE contract with the French menswear retailer Jules. With over 350 stores across France, the company is relying on Ekinops products to improve visibility on internet usage, simplify security policy management and secure web access for its headquarters and stores.

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