New Ofcom research examines telecoms customers use of AI
UNITED KINGDOM 11:31

New Ofcom research examines telecoms customers use of AI

New research from UK regulator Ofcom shows that more than half (53%) of adult internet users in the UK have used a GenAI tool and/or AI customer service chatbot in the last 12 months. The new Technology Tracker research found that 8 percent of UK online adults use an AI tool to help manage their telecoms services ; 6 percent have used one to resolve a telecoms issue; 3 percent have used AI to compare prices/products/services; and 2 percent have used AI to make a complaint about their telecoms service. 

Peruvian monthly data consumption tops 25 GB
PERU 11:30

Peruvian monthly data consumption tops 25 GB

Peruvian telecommunications regulator Osiptel said the country's mobile internet consumption reached a monthly average of 25.06 GB per user in the second quarter of 2026, up 21.1 percent year on year and more than double the data consumption recorded five years earlier (10.29 GB). It added that postpay lines accounted for 84.2 percent of total mobile internet traffic in Q2.

Harmonic delivers 8 Gbps MDU coax upgrades with regional US provider Lightcurve
GLOBAL 11:17

Harmonic delivers 8 Gbps MDU coax upgrades with regional US provider Lightcurve

Harmonic has announced a commercial order from US regional ISP and TV provider Lightcurve, bringing downstream services in the operator's multi-dwelling unit (MDU) cable deployments up to 8 Gbps. Lightcurve offers both fibre and cable Docsis internet plans. The Docsis service will benefit from increased downlink of up to 8 Gbps and uplink up to 1 Gbps, without ripping out each MDU building's coax wiring. Lightcurve's regional footprint reaches communities around Washington state in the US Pacific Northwest,

TikTok drops appeals against GBP 12.7 million children's privacy fine
UNITED KINGDOM 11:08

TikTok drops appeals against GBP 12.7 million children's privacy fine

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) confirmed that TikTok has withdrawn two appeals against a penalty notice imposed following an investigation into use of children's data in recommender systems. TikTok has now agreed to pay the GBP 12.7 million announced in 2023 for multiple violations of data protection law, including the illegal use of children's personal data. The dropping of TikTok's appeal comes after the Upper Tribunal rejected its argument that the processing of personal data was for arti

Cloudera, Muroon sign MoU to accelerate hybrid data and AI in Saudi Arabia
MIDDLE EAST 10:58

Cloudera, Muroon sign MoU to accelerate hybrid data and AI in Saudi Arabia

Cloudera has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Muroon, the technology and digital enablement subsidiary of Tawuniya, to offer technology infrastructure modernisation and digital transformation services to regional businesses. Using Cloudera's hybrid data platforms and AI-driven analytics, they will explore how advanced data services can support and scale Muroon's expanding IT objectives.

TalkTalk insolvency risk raises national security concerns for UK govt
UNITED KINGDOM 10:58

TalkTalk insolvency risk raises national security concerns for UK govt

The UK government is on national security alert amid growing concerns that telecoms company TalkTalk could collapse within days, reports The Telegraph newspaper. The group is struggling with heavy debt, with recent talks to offload its consumer and wholesale divisions ending without agreement. It is understood security officials responsible for critical national infrastructure (CNI) are in daily contact with officials at telecoms regulator Ofcom and senior civil servants as they look to make sure that TalkT

TNM and Huawei aim to boost digital service usage by 2027
MALAWI 10:47

TNM and Huawei aim to boost digital service usage by 2027

Malawian operator TNM and Huawei have joined forces to accelerate the country's digital transformation by 2027.

AOI to present potential 3 GHz Docsis set-up in SCTE 2026 demo
UNITED STATES 10:39

AOI to present potential 3 GHz Docsis set-up in SCTE 2026 demo

Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) will present at SCTE TechExpo an early concept demonstration that could be a harbinger of future generation cable Docsis systems. While the fourth generation standard deploys a 1.2 - 1.8 GHz plant, AOI will discuss whether moving to 3 GHz is the right strategy to unlock further capacity in hybrid fibre-coax (HFC) infrastructures, with a focus on amplifiers, power, DAA evolutions and outside plant operations. AOI's presentation at the 2026 TechExpo is supported by a new white pa

Viavi's aerospace and defence unit seals US government security clearance
UNITED STATES 10:35

Viavi's aerospace and defence unit seals US government security clearance

Viavi Solutions LLC has secured Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for its PNT, radio test, synthetic and modular instrument and avionics product lines. Viavi's aerospace and defence-focused subsidiary said the product validations underscored its commitment to national security safeguards, aligning with its trusted partner status to the US Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Orange Jordan remains exclusive telecom and internet provider for Sofex
JORDAN 10:11

Orange Jordan remains exclusive telecom and internet provider for Sofex

Orange Jordan has renewed its long-standing partnership as the exclusive connectivity provider for the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (Sofex 2026). Sofex takes place from 27-29 October at the Aqaba International Exhibition Centre and follows the Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC) on 26 October.

Claro Colombia and Grupo Aval relaunch Claro Pay wallet
COLOMBIA 10:08

Claro Colombia and Grupo Aval relaunch Claro Pay wallet

Claro Colombia (America Movil) and financial conglomerate Grupo Aval have agreed to relaunch the Claro Pay digital wallet on the latter's Dale! platform. The revamped service is scheduled to go live between the last week of October and the first week of November, and will be free for users.

Liberia's LTA urges cross-border digital integration at Mano River Union forum
LIBERIA 10:00

Liberia's LTA urges cross-border digital integration at Mano River Union forum

Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) board chairman Clarence K Massaquoi has called for stronger cross-border cooperation among the Mano River Union (MRU) member states Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Cote d'Ivoire. Speaking at the third Annual MRU Internet Governance Forum (MRU IGF) 2026, he urged the four nations to coordinate policies and develop integrated infrastructure to expand affordable and reliable regional connectivity.

NORWAY 09:45

Vipps records pub transaction surge during men's football match against Denmark

Norwegian mobile payment services provider Vipps has announced record bar transactions on the evening of 24 September, when Norway's men's national football team beat Denmark by three goals to two at Oslo's Ulleval stadium. Between 19:00 hrs and 23:00 hrs, the number of Vipps purchases in pubs and bars was 54 percent above the average for all Thursdays since the World Cup tournament. The peak period was between 20:00 hrs and 21:00 hrs, when transactions were 98 percent above the Thursday average since the W

ARGENTINA 09:44

Argentina-US corridor puts digital infrastructure at heart of USD 7 bln plan

Argentina and the United States identified digital infrastructure as a key element of the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, an initiative aimed at improving links between the country's main productive centres in the Andes region and Atlantic ports. The countries plan to invest up to USD 7 billion in strategic infrastructure in 2027 under a bilateral agreement signed at the United Nations General Assembly in New York by Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.

INDIA 09:32

Airtel adds iCloud+ with Apple TV, Apple Arcade to family postpaid plans

Indian operator Airtel has added Apple iCloud+ services to its INR 999 and above family postpaid plans. iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade, so eligible Airtel postpaid customers get cloud storage, Apple's streaming service and gaming service through the telecom plan. Apple itself announced the expansion of iCloud+ in India earlier this month.

CHINA 09:29

Tencent Cloud debuts Palm X software for digital palmprint ID checks

Tencent Cloud has unveiled a software-based biometric ID system that scans end users' palmprints using visual recognition in a standard RGB camera. Dubbed Palm X, Tencent's innovation brings palm verification to widely available smartphones and other camera-equipped devices, while allowing enterprises to strengthen ID checks in mobile apps and digital services.

SLOVAKIA 09:27

Slovakia completes switch to DVB-T2

Slovakia has completed the modernisation of its nationwide terrestrial television broadcasting, reports Zive.sk. The transition of the third multiplex to a more modern standard was completed and from 22 September, all nationwide TV multiplexes in Slovakia use the DVB-T2 standard. The last remaining nationwide multiplex using the older DVB-T standard was the third multiplex, which retransmits the channels from the public broadcaster STVR.

NIGERIA 09:26

Africloud expands to Lagos and launches local currency payments

African cloud infrastructure provider Africloud has launched its third data centre region in Lagos and is expanding local currency payment support across West, Central, East and Southern Africa. Businesses can now manage servers in Nigeria, South Africa and Portugal from a single account, paying with the same local methods they use every day. Africloud said purchasing cloud infrastructure in Africa has historically meant compromises, with internet traffic routed offshore and back, payment required in US dol

CYPRUS 09:22

Primetel bundles Bitdefender mobile security services with 5G mobile plans

Cyprus-based operator Primetel has partnered with cybersecurity company Bitdefender to provide mobile security services to customers on eligible Giga Unlimited 5G plans. Under the terms of the deal, new and existing Primetel customers who activate a new connection or renew their contract on an eligible Giga Unlimited 5G plan will receive Bitdefender Mobile Security as part of their monthly subscription at no additional charge.

ARMENIA 09:16

Ucom and FAST bring together AI and 'green' innovation

Armenian operator Ucom and the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) announced a new partnership in the Generation AI programme. With Ucom's support, the project-based component of the program will now also have a "green" focus, linking students' AI knowledge with environmental challenges and sustainable development. During the 2026–2027 academic year, 10 projects developed by graduates of the AI classes will focus on environmental issues, drawing also on the UN Sustainable Development Goals

VENEZUELA 09:01

Telefonica mulls sale of Movistar Venezuela - report

Telefonica is mulling the possibility of launching a sales process for its Movistar Venezuela unit, according to unnamed sources cited by Bloomberg. The Spanish group is waiting for a suitable time to begin the process but is looking to leave the South American country within the next year, said the sources, adding that any deal would require backing from the US and Venezuelan governments.

GLOBAL 08:56

ATX to launch interoperable GAP node enclosure for outdoor Docsis/PON scenarios

ATX Networks has announced an outdoor General Access Platform (GAP) node built to the SCTE 273 standard. Available on general release from Q1 2027, ATX's GigaXtend GAP Node utilises a standardised enclosure that enables the interior technology to be switched at a later date, supporting resiliency in weather-prone deployments. The form factor is standardised by CableLabs' Society of Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE).

AUSTRIA 08:54

Drei Austria starts fibre services for residential customers on BBOO network

BBOO Breitband Oberosterreich has opened up its fibre-optic network to Hutchinson Drei Austria to provide high-speed internet to residential customers. Under the latest agreement, around 300 municipalities in Upper Austria can now access Drei's internet and digital services via the BBOO fibre network. Drei will offer fibre services with symmetrical bandwidths of up to 1 Gbps. Its 15 percent introductory discount makes the BBOO-Internet 300 plan available for EUR 36.47 per month instead of EUR 42.90. A Fritz

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:45

Yandex B2B Tech starts cybersecurity division

Russian internet company Yandex said that its subsidiary Yandex B2B Tech is launching a new cybersecurity division, Yandex Security. The company will focus not only on protecting clients' cloud infrastructure but also on developing solutions for hybrid, on-premises, and multi-cloud security. Yandex B2B Tech has also bolstered its product portfolio with new offerings, including tools for password-free authentication and the detection of excessive system access rights. 

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