XLSmart data traffic jumps 17% in Yogyakarta - Solo region as network tops 9,600 5G BTS
INDONESIA 08:22

XLSmart data traffic jumps 17% in Yogyakarta - Solo region as network tops 9,600 5G BTS

Indonesian operator XLSmart reported a 17 percent year-on-year increase in mobile data traffic across the Yogyakarta–Solo region, as it expands its 5G network across Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). Its 5G Blanket Coverage deployment now spans 23 cities and regencies in the two provinces, supported by 9,600 5G base transceiver stations (BTS).

Deutsche Telekom launches AI call notes on business mobile plans with AudioCodes
GERMANY 08:15

Deutsche Telekom launches AI call notes on business mobile plans with AudioCodes

Deutsche Telekom is deploying the VoiceAI Connect product from communication software provider AudioCodes for its new Voice AI Notes Mobile service for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). Voice AI Notes Mobile automatically records, transcribes and summarises business phone calls. Companies can deploy the AI solution in data centres or cloud environments. The solution enables the configuration of new use cases including voice agents, Agent Assist, call summaries, real-time translation and automated fo

Globalstar secures FCC authorisation for C-3 mobile satellite constellation
UNITED STATES 08:09

Globalstar secures FCC authorisation for C-3 mobile satellite constellation

Globalstar announced it has received US clearance to operate its third-generation mobile satellite constellation on a nationwide basis. Following approval from the US Federal Communications Commission, Globalstar's C-3 MSS satellites will be permitted to connect with hundreds of millions of end points nationally, including delivering more ubiquitous coverage to US smartphones. The authorisation additionally covers Globalstar's ground station antennas located in Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, Texas, Florida, and Pu

Salesforce opens Madrid HQ, to invest USD 1 bln in Spain
SPAIN 08:08

Salesforce opens Madrid HQ, to invest USD 1 bln in Spain

Salesforce has announced plans to invest USD 1 billion in Spain over the next five years, including a new 5,000 square-metre headquarters in Madrid. The company said the investment will boost its EMEA South operations and support enterprise customers across the region.

Ceconomy appoints new CFO from January 2027
GERMANY 08:07

Ceconomy appoints new CFO from January 2027

Ceconomy, the owner of European consumer electronics retail chains Saturn and MediaMarkt, has appointed Virpy Richter as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 01 January 2027. In her new role, Richter will assume responsibility for the finance division and strengthen the executive voard undergoing a restructuring. Going forward Remko Rijnders, who had overseen the finance division on an interim basis since his appointment as CEO in July, will focus fully on the strategic and operational leadership of Cec

Videoland secures competition clearance for takeover of Viaplay Netherlands
NETHERLANDS 08:05

Videoland secures competition clearance for takeover of Viaplay Netherlands

Videoland has obtained clearance from the Consumer and Markets Authority (ACM) to acquire Viaplay's streaming business in the Netherlands. The competition regulator said it did not expect any negative impact from the takeover for viewers, sports rights procurement or advertising sales. 

Ericsson extends cooperation with Singtel and announces Swedish research pact with Singapore's NTU
SWEDEN 07:55

Ericsson extends cooperation with Singtel and announces Swedish research pact with Singapore's NTU

Singtel and Ericsson have agreed a five-year partnership extending the cooperation announced in March this year with a longer-term plan to advance Singapore's 5G capabilities, accelerate use of AI-native applications and improve connectivity for businesses and consumers. The announcement coincides with a Singaporean state visit to Sweden at which a cooperation pact on "trusted and innovative technologies" was signed at Ericsson's HQ in the presence of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Singaporean president Tharman S

NTT Docomo tests AI workload shifting at base stations based on solar power availability
JAPAN 07:55

NTT Docomo tests AI workload shifting at base stations based on solar power availability

NTT Docomo and its parent company NTT are testing AI to manage energy resources at mobile base stations, based on available solar power generation and storage batteries as well as communications processing demand. The two companies started a test of the technology to verify its effectiveness in increasing the use of renewable energy and supporting responsive communications during times of limited energy supply, such as disasters. More details on the research will be presented at the NTT R&D Forum in Novembe

United Group rebrands EON as Nova TV, upgrades cloud-based TV platform
GREECE 07:54

United Group rebrands EON as Nova TV, upgrades cloud-based TV platform

United Group has replaced its EON television service with Nova TV, introducing the third generation of its cloud-based television and entertainment platform. The rollout includes a redesigned user interface, updated content discovery tools and additional viewing features across supported devices.

WindTre ups price of more prepay plans in exchange for more data
ITALY 07:49

WindTre ups price of more prepay plans in exchange for more data

Italian operator WindTre has confirmed on its website that several more existing prepay plans will be subject to a price increase ranging from EUR 0.49 to EUR 2 a month applied to their plans starting on 10 December 2026. The company again attributed the latest price hike to market needs and the need to continue investing in network improvements.

Milan court confirms rejection of Inwit bid to suspend Fastweb's exit from tower deal
ITALY 07:39

Milan court confirms rejection of Inwit bid to suspend Fastweb's exit from tower deal

Italian mobile towers group Inwit announced that a Milan court has upheld its earlier rejection of the company's request to provisionally suspend the decision of Fastweb (Swisscom) to withdraw from a longstanding tower lease contract. The court deemed Inwit's claim of urgency (periculum in mora) "nonexistent", adding that the fall in the tower operator's share price had already occurred "in conjunction with the joint statement published by TIM and Fastweb regarding the reaching of a non-binding agreement to

Vodacom commits over ZAR 600 mln to Mpumalanga annual investment
SOUTH AFRICA 07:36

Vodacom commits over ZAR 600 mln to Mpumalanga annual investment

Vodacom announced it is investing over ZAR 600 million in Mpumalanga in network infrastructure and technology this financial year. The capital injection aims to expand broadband coverage and meet the rising demand for digital services across the province. The investment prioritizes coverage expansion, network resilience, capacity enhancements, and extended access across rural, township, and urban areas.

PHILIPPINES 07:34

Globe Telecom's chief intelligence and trust officer to step down in January 2027

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has announced that Anton Reynaldo Bonifacio, its chief intelligence and trust officer (CITO), will step down from this role. Bonifacio will leave Globe Telecom on 1 January 2027, following 12 years with the company.

JAPAN 07:31

Cable Media Waiwai migrates NEC subscriber management systen to cloud with OCX network

Japanese operator Cable Media Waiwai has agreed a contract to migrate its subscriber management system from NEC Networks & System Integration to the cloud. It will use the network service OCX (Open Connectivity eXchange) from BBIX to the system with Cable Media Waiwai locations over a closed network. The transition is expected to streamline operations and improve business continuity.

EUROPE 07:26

GNX brings last-mile services to Equinix Fabric marketplace

GNX is bringing its last-mile services, marketed under the name GNX+, to the Equinix Fabric Marketplace. This gives Equinix data centre customers direct access to GNX's global portfolio of connectivity services through the automated, carrier-neutral platform. GNX said the distribution deal should make it easier for customers to source, order and manage connectivity, in a "seamless and straightforward way".

EUROPE 07:25

Amazon expands Luna gaming to Prime Video in 12 more countries

Amazon has made its Luna cloud gaming service available through the Prime Video app on Fire TV for Prime members in Canada, France, Italy and Spain at no extra cost. The expansion follows launches in the US and UK in July, with eight further European countries due to gain access in November.

INDONESIA 07:24

XLSmart expands XL Ultra 5G+ service to Yogyakarta and Solo cities

Indonesian operator XLSmart has expanded the availability of its XL Ultra 5G+ service to Yogyakarta and Solo cities, both located on the island of Java. The operator is offering prepaid packages with data allowances of up to 800GB and a postpaid option with unlimited data.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:19

Rostelecom maintains revenue target over RUB 1 trln for 2027

Russian national operator Rostelecom maintains its target for revenues over RUB 1 trillion in 2027, reorts Interfax.ru citing the company's CEO Mikhail Oseevsky. In May, the company's financial director said that Rostelecom's new strategy envisages achieving revenues of more than RUB 1 trillion by the end of 2027. In 2025, Rostelecom's revenue amounted to RUB 872.8 billion, up by 12 percent year-on-year.

SOUTH AFRICA 07:18

Telkom Group commits ZAR 20 mln to support local government elections

The Telkom Group has committed ZAR 20 million to support the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections on 4 November, ITWeb reported. Leveraging its national connectivity infrastructure and technical expertise, Telkom will deliver the digital systems required to facilitate the voting process, with Openserve's national fibre network serving as a core backbone. The partnership builds on a long relationship between Telkom and the IEC that spans over three decades,

GERMANY 07:15

Siemens partners Nvidia to deploy AI solutions at Erlangen site

Siemens has partnered with Nvidia to develop a series of AI solutions to turn its site in Erlangen into the first autonomous production plant. At the site, Siemens is deploying an AI agent that automatically generates various production scenarios and shows the impact of each option based on defined KPIs. The scenarios are validated using a digital twin of the entire production facility.

NEW ZEALAND 07:07

Spark launches mobile phones trade-in and upgrade platform

Spark New Zealand has launched a new platform for customers to trade in old mobile phones and receive offers on new ones. Spark Upgrader is available online as well as in-store or through customer care teams, giving customers an estimate on their trade-in value and offers on new phones. Spark said the new platform should help customers understand easier in a simple view their upgrade options and how much their next phone could cost. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:59

KT teams up with Acryl to work on AI for medical sector

KT announced plans to pursue a medical AX business in cooperation with Acryl, a medical AI specialist. They see significant scope to expand the applications for AI in the medical field, going beyond clinical support to encompass data utilization, research, administration and hospital operations. Together they will work to verify the technology and develop standardised products for the industry.

HONG KONG 06:57

3 Hong Kong opens pre-orders for iPhone Duo, announces pricing

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong's mobile brands, 3 Hong Kong and 3Supreme, have started accepting pre-orders for Apple's iPhone Duo foldable smartphone, ahead of its commercial retail release on 23 October. The device features a 7.6-inch main inner display with a nano-texture anti-glare finish, a 5.4-inch outer cover screen, an A20 Pro chipset with a custom vapor chamber thermal system, and a dual-battery design.

SPAIN 06:55

European PROSPERO project working on more sustainable and resilient 6G networks

Madrid-based research institute Imdea Networks has announced the details of PROSPERO, a European project to develop an open, intelligent architecture for more sustainable and resilient 6G networks. The initiative, funded through the EU's Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking, brings together nine organisations from six countries, including UC3M, Telefónica Innovación Digital, NEC Laboratories Europe, Nokia, FiberCop, Canary Bit and Real Wireless, with Brazil's Universidade de Campinas as an associat

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