Ooredoo Kuwait integrates store front with Weyay Bank app to target young customers
KUWAIT 13:23

Ooredoo Kuwait integrates store front with Weyay Bank app to target young customers

Ooredoo said it is bringing a telecom store to Kuwaiti digital bank Weyay's mobile app. It lets customers browse and purchase Ooredoo connectivity services and devices on a platform that young Kuwaitis already use daily. Weyay clients can pick the latest smartphones, subscribe to Ooredoo's Shababi youth plans, and access telecom services.

Smart expands 5G network coverage, capacity in Siargao Island
PHILIPPINES 13:21

Smart expands 5G network coverage, capacity in Siargao Island

Philippines mobile operator Smart Communications is expanding its 5G coverage and network capacity in Siargao Island, ahead of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event at Cloud 9 in General Luna. The network upgrades are intended to meet the expected mobile traffic during increase the competition, which runs until 10 November and marks the Philippines' first time hosting a stop on the WSL Championship Tour.

Huawei runs ICT Competition 2026-27 in Middle East & Central Asia
MIDDLE EAST 13:14

Huawei runs ICT Competition 2026-27 in Middle East & Central Asia

Huawei has launched the Huawei ICT Competition 2026-2027 in the Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA). The eleventh edition of the annual scheme provides university students and teachers with practical technology skills, fosters innovation and bridges the gap between academia and industry. Details are available from Huawei's ICT Talent portal.

Big Bang acquires Serbia's Gigatron to create regional electronics retailer
SERBIA 13:11

Big Bang acquires Serbia's Gigatron to create regional electronics retailer

Bidigital Investments, parent company of Slovenia's Big Bang, has agreed to acquire Serbia's Gigatron from founder Vladan Jankovic, pending regulatory approval, Delo.si reported. The merger forms a regional consumer electronics group spanning Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, bringing together over 1,700 employees, 90 physical stores, five e-commerce platforms, and an estimated annual revenue exceeding EUR 550 million. Jankovic will continue to lead Gigatron and become a co-owner of Bid

Apritel study warns low profitability threatens Portuguese telecom investment
PORTUGAL 13:08

Apritel study warns low profitability threatens Portuguese telecom investment

An EY-Parthenon study commissioned by Portuguese telecom operator association Apritel reveals that Portugal's telecommunications sector has failed to generate sufficient financial returns or cover its cost of capital since 2020. Despite a 12-fold surge in data traffic between 2015 and 2025, nominal revenues grew by just 5.9 percent (reaching EUR 4.5 billion) while EBIT margins dropped from 14.4 percent to 5.5 percent, creating a EUR 150 million annual investment shortfall compared to pre-pandemic levels, Jo

Anatel awards small telecom providers for competitive merit
BRAZIL 13:05

Anatel awards small telecom providers for competitive merit

Brazil's telecommunications regulator, Anatel, revealed the winners of the inaugural Anatel Competitive Merit Award, honouring seven compliant, small telecommunications service providers for driving connectivity and fostering market competition across the country. Brisanet was the winner in the mobile service category, while Brasil TecPar took the top honour in the fixed broadband category. The regional fixed broadband award went to AccessNet (Northeast), Future Digital (North), RMS Telecom (South), Netexpa

CaixaBank extends Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity deal to 2030
SPAIN 13:05

CaixaBank extends Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity deal to 2030

CaixaBank announced an expansion of its partnership with cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks to boost its defences against growing threats linked to advanced artificial intelligence. The agreement will now run until 2030 and is part of the Spanish lender's strategic plan, which includes EUR 5 billion of technology investment.

Karina Rompa joins Titan OS as business development lead
EUROPE 13:03

Karina Rompa joins Titan OS as business development lead

Titan OS, the developer of the smart TV OS based on Linux, has appointed Karina Rompa as business development lead. Rompa earlier worked at Rakuten TV, as well as Polish operators Vectra, Netia and Play. 

BH Telecom to pay BAM 50 mln record dividend
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 13:01

BH Telecom to pay BAM 50 mln record dividend

BH Telecom announced a BAM 50 million dividend payout to shareholders, of which BAM 45 million goes to the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's budget. This is its largest regular annual dividend since 2018. The decision follows a strong 2025 financial performance, generating BAM 566.1 million in revenue and nearly BAM 70 million in net profit.

True deploys Network Digital Twin for AI-based network management
THAILAND 13:00

True deploys Network Digital Twin for AI-based network management

Thai operator True has deployed AI-powered 'Network Digital Twin' technology to optimize its 5G infrastructure. The operator also reports it is using virtual network mirroring alongside its new True5GX rollout to deliver more resilient connectivity spanning major Thai cities, remote communities, tourist islands, and maritime sea routes.

Tesco Mobile offers seasonal promo for Clubcard members activating Sim
SLOVAKIA 12:59

Tesco Mobile offers seasonal promo for Clubcard members activating Sim

Slovak MVNO Tesco Mobile introduced a promotional 20 GB bundle for EUR 9, valid for a 30-day period. This discounted price is not limited to just the first activation; clients can access it up to 12 times, until 12 January 2027. To qualify for the discounted price, the customer must purchase a new Datova Topka SIM and activate it while the promotion is active. During the activation, the customer must provide their Tesco Clubcard loyalty card number.

Brazil opens public consultation on Starlink spectrum request
BRAZIL 12:57

Brazil opens public consultation on Starlink spectrum request

Brazil's telecommunications regulator, Anatel, has launched a 10-day public consultation to evaluate Starlink's request to expand its operating frequency bands to include the 92–114.25 GHz range. The requested spectrum will support gateway communications for SpaceX's satellite network. While Anatel's technical department confirmed the request aligns with current national frequency allocations and requires no additional restrictions, the agency is seeking feedback from industry stakeholders and the public to

SERBIA 12:56

ANN Serbia expands N1 and Nova S distribution

ANN Serbia announced that its TV channels N1 and Nova S will now be distributed nationwide via Telekom Srbija and Yettel, with ongoing negotiations for further operator reach. To elevate programming, ANN will invest over EUR 11.3 million in Nova S in 2027, focusing on original fiction, entertainment, and new seasons of formats like Survivor, while details on N1's newsroom upgrades will follow union consultations. ANN said it aims to establish N1 as Serbia's top news outlet and boost Nova S's entertainment m

AFRICA 12:56

Helios Towers revenue rises 13% in first 9 months amid strong tenancy growth

Helios Towers said its revenue increased by 13 percent year-on-year to USD 718.8 million in the first three quarters to September from USD 634.5 million a year earlier, driven by tenancy growth and power price escalations. Total tenancies climbed 12 percent in the first nine months to 35,379 from 31,531 at the end of September 2025.

GLOBAL 12:54

Vistance CEO steps down alongside new profit warning

Vistance Networks announced the departure of its CEO alongside a cut in its annual EBITDA outlook on delayed orders. Chuck Treadway, who has led the former CommScope for six years through a dramatic scaling back of its business, will leave at the end of January 2027. A search is underway for his successor. 

UNITED KINGDOM 12:46

Vodafone UK launches new Pro 4 broadband package

Vodafone UK is rolling out the new Pro 4 Broadband service from 05 November, combining ultrafast speeds of up to 8 Gbps , powered by the new Ultra Hub 7+ tri-band router, and Super WiFi Boosters for whole-home WiFi connectivity. Pro 4 is available for GBP 32 per month, or GBP 28 per month for Vodafone Together subscribers; with Secure Net Home included at no extra cost - providing security for up to 192 devices. 

CARIBBEAN 12:34

Millicom Q3 sales reach USD 2.3 bln following acquisitions, net profit halves

Millicom, owner of Tigo-branded operations across Latin America, announced revenues of USD 2.28 billion in the third quarter of 2026, up 60.8 percent year on year on a reported basis and 4.8 percent organically, reflecting a series of acquisitions over the past year in Ecuador, Uruguay, Chile and Colombia. Service revenues climbed 5.4 percent on an organic basis to USD 2.15 billion. Adjusted EBITDA was up 7.7 percent to USD 1.01 billion, with operating profit rising to EUR 600 million and net profit coming

GLOBAL 12:32

Spectrum Business introduces managed secure networking service with agentic ops layer

Spectrum Business is launching a managed secure networking service powered by Cisco 8000 Series infrastructure routers. Targeted at enterprises with advanced security requirements, the service is described as the first of its kind in North America, as it delivers agentic operations overlaid via the 8000 Series-driven security fabric, accelerating protection in the age of AI-driven cyber threats. 

AFRICA 12:23

Smart Africa partners with e-Crime Bureau to strengthen cyber resilience

Smart Africa and the e-Crime Bureau have agreed to accelerate cybersecurity development and capacity building on the continent. The signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Accra on the sidelines of the 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) 2026. The MoU aligns with Smart Africa's efforts to strengthen continental cyber resilience, after its 2023 release of the Continental Cybersecurity Blueprint and the establishment of the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA).

UNITED KINGDOM 12:14

O2 5G+ mobile network activated across Derbyshire

Virgin Media O2 has activated the O2 5G+ network across Derbyshire, covering more than 380,000 people in 368 towns and villages - including Chesterfield, Derby, Bolsover, Swadlincote, Ilkeston and Long Eaton. The roll-out is part of the group's GBP 700 million Mobile Transformation Plan, and builds its continued investment in the county. All towns covered by the O2 5G+ network have outdoor coverage of at least 90 percent. 

UNITED KINGDOM 12:05

Toob launches Black Friday deals for new customers

Two fifths (41%) of home broadband-decision makers would consider swapping provider for lower monthly prices, according to new research from UK fibre broadband provider Toob. Of those respondents who have swapped broadband provider in the last year, almost one third (29%) are worried that switching would take too much effort or time. Toob says the research shows the importance of value for money for household bills, with broadband one of the regular expenses households could review to help save money. 

NAMIBIA 12:01

Telecom Namibia criticises vandalism after Ongwediva incident

Telecom Namibia has condemned deliberate sabotage of essential telecom infrastructure across the country. Such acts disrupt essential voice and data services for emergency response, local businesses, schools, healthcare facilities and residential connectivity. In a recent incident, its Ongwediva Roadblock base station was severely vandalised and burglarised. Perpetrators cut through protective perimeter fencing to gain unauthorised access before forcibly breaking into main equipment housing cabinets to stea

CAMBODIA 11:59

Smart Axiata launches SmartInfra fibre infrastructure subsidiary in Cambodia

Cambodia's Smart Axiata has established a new subsidiary dubbed Smart Infrastructure (SmartInfra). Smart says this new unit will focus one expanding fibre connectivity and digital infrastructure across Cambodia.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:54

LightSpeed Networks connects Tamworth, Nuneaton with new fibre link

LightSpeed Networks, UK business connectivity services provider, has announced a GBP 685,000 investment to expand its regional fibre infrastructure with a new 25km, 10Gbps-capable link between Tamworth and Nuneaton. This will support business connectivity across five business parks and industrial states - the Carlyon & Netherwood Industrial Estates in South West Atherstone; the Abeles Way Business Park in North Atherstone; and the Centurion Park & Relay Park in Wilnecote.

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