Videotron extends mobile service to new areas of Quebec
CANADA 15:45

Videotron extends mobile service to new areas of Quebec

Quebec-based telecoms company Videotron has extended its mobile service coverage to four new regions of Quebec - Lower St Lawrence, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Northern Quebec, and Abitibi-Temiscamingue. The expanded mobile service covers over 25,000 people across these new areas, who will also have access to the mobile services of Videotron's digital sister brand Fizz. Pierre Karl Peladeau, CEO and President of Videotron parent Quebecor Media, said the expansion reflected the group's commitment to investing i

Kinetic accelerates fibre network build with STL technology
UNITED STATES 15:37

Kinetic accelerates fibre network build with STL technology

US fibre broadband provider Kinetic, a Unity Group company, has partnered with STL Optical Connectivity, US subsidiary of Sterlite Technologies (STL), to accelerate its fibre network expansion across 18 states. This boosts Kinetic's access to global supply chain resources and the latest fibre network deployment technology to support its fibre build programme. 

Optimum Communications appoints new General Counsel
UNITED STATES 15:26

Optimum Communications appoints new General Counsel

Optimum Communications has appointed Adriana Rios Welton as General Counsel and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, with immediate effect. Reporting to chairman and CEO Dennis Matthew, she will lead the legal team, along with ESG, and government and regulatory affairs. She has over 15 years of experience in legal, public affairs and regulatory leadership roles in the telecoms industry, most recently as General Counsel and Chief of Government Affairs at USCellular.

Eset launches new AI-native Protect offering for channel partners
GLOBAL 15:13

Eset launches new AI-native Protect offering for channel partners

Global cybersecurity group Eset has announced the launch of the new Eset Protect channel offering to help customers secure their AI tools. The new Eset Protect offering directly integrates AI security solutions across all levels, helping channel partners move from selling cybersecurity products toward a cybersecurity-as-a-service business model. The new offering provides businesses of all sizes with enterprise-grade monitoring, threat detection and expert support. The new AI-native Protect portfolio is laun

Internet Society launches new Online Trust and Safety Hub
GLOBAL 14:58

Internet Society launches new Online Trust and Safety Hub

The Internet Society has officially launched a new Online Trust and Safety Hub, bringing together internet safety information and resources on a single site, supporting multiple languages. One resource available through the online portal is the Scam Strong Training Curriculum, a free training toolkit for individuals to provide in-person workshops, without the need for specialised technical knowledge. The curriculum is available in English at launch, with support for five other languages to follow in the com

Orange Poland and APG complete acquisition of Nexera
POLAND 14:55

Orange Poland and APG complete acquisition of Nexera

Orange Poland and the pension fund APG announced that they completed the acquisition of the wholesale operator Nexera, making the company part of their existing fibre network joint venture Swiatlowod Inwestycje. The preliminary agreement on the takeover was first signed in December 2025. The enterprise value of the deal is approximately PLN 1.5 billion; this comprises PLN 1.0 billion in bank debt (retained on Nexera's balance sheet) and an acquisition price of PLN 0.5 billion, jointly funded by Orange Polan

Play's Chief Corporate Affairs Officer resigns
POLAND 14:52

Play's Chief Corporate Affairs Officer resigns

Malgorzata Zakrzewska, the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has resigned from her position. Zakrzewska had been responsible for communication and PR in the company, and first started working at Play in 2005. No replacement was named. 

Telebras secures BRL 230 million contract for Women's World Cup 2027
BRAZIL 14:51

Telebras secures BRL 230 million contract for Women's World Cup 2027

Brazilian state-owned telecommunications company Telebras has signed a one-year contract valued at BRL 230.5 million with Brazil's Ministry of Communications to deliver connectivity infrastructure for the 2027 Fifa Women's World Cup. Under the agreement, Telebras will supply dedicated optical connectivity for the broadcast contribution network alongside managed internet services, supporting high-definition audio, video, synchronisation, and data transmission throughout the event.

Orange becomes technology partner to Slovak national football teams
SLOVAKIA 14:50

Orange becomes technology partner to Slovak national football teams

Orange Slovakia has become a technology partner to Slovakia's national football teams. This partnership is a natural progression, building on a long-standing cooperation with the Nike Liga, known as the Orange League starting this season, and encompassing professional, women's, and youth football. The new partnership covers the women's and men's national teams, as well as the men's U21 squad.

Nos refinances EUR 380 mln in bank loans
PORTUGAL 14:49

Nos refinances EUR 380 mln in bank loans

Portuguese telecommunications operator Nos has concluded refinancing operations totaling EUR 380 million with Banco BPI, Caixa Geral de Depositos (CGD), and Millennium bcp, according to a statement filed with the securities regulator. The new bullet-structure debt instruments carry maturities of four, five, and six years, replacing existing credit lines to extend the company's average debt maturity, boost liquidity, and lower capital costs. Contracting these facilities brings over 90 percent of Nos's total

TIM Brasil and Qualcomm begin Wi-Fi 8 lab trials in Brazil
BRAZIL 14:47

TIM Brasil and Qualcomm begin Wi-Fi 8 lab trials in Brazil

TIM Brasil and Qualcomm have conducted Brazil's first tests for Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn) at the TIM Lab in Rio de Janeiro. Utilising an advanced home gateway equipped with Qualcomm's Dragonwing platform, the trial integrated next-generation Wi-Fi 8 capabilities with high-speed XGS-PON optical fibre, AI-driven network management, and enhanced cybersecurity layers.

Meo and Asteo to enhance Iberian cross-border connectivity
PORTUGAL 14:38

Meo and Asteo to enhance Iberian cross-border connectivity

Portuguese operator Meo and Spain's Asteo Red Neutra have signed a memorandum of understanding to deliver cross-border connectivity between Portugal and Spain. The partnership builds on Asteo's EU-backed Venus long-haul project, which is working to establish new traffic routes across Spain and into central Europe to increase resilience compared to traditional north-south traffic routes. These routes will link up with Meo's Portuguese transport network and Atlantic cable landing hubs in Porto, Lisbon and Sin

POLAND 14:30

Atende to hive off cybersecurity unit

Polish IT company Atende initiated the process of separating its cybersecurity operations, as part of the group's growth strategy in the security sector. The decision is in large part driven by the rapid growth of the cybersecurity market, with both increasing scale and complexity of threats and regulatory changes. 

UNITED STATES 14:16

Verizon Fios customers lose access to Starz programming

Starz confirmed that Verizon Fios fibre broadband customers in the US have lost access to all Starz channels, Starz on Demand, and the Starz app after the two companies failed to reach a renewal agreement. In a statement, Starz said that Verizon had been unwilling to negotiate and had misrepresented the Starz position; adding that Fios customers had lost access to unique programming from one of the last remaining independent entertainment companies.

BRAZIL 14:09

Brazilian operators lead global 5G download speeds among large land-mass countries - Opensignal

Brazil's top telecommunications operators Vivo, Claro and TIM secured the top three spots worldwide for average 5G download speeds among countries spanning more than 200,000 square kilometres, according to Opensignal's 5G Global Mobile Network Experience Awards 2026. Vivo led the category with an average speed of 324.3 Mbps, securing first place for the third consecutive year, followed closely by Claro (319 Mbps) and TIM (308.1 Mbps).

GLOBAL 14:08

OpenMetal acquires cloud cost management platform Economize

OpenMetal, provider of hosted private cloud and bare metal infrastructure, has acquired cloud cost management platform Economize. The deal combines OpenMetal's infrastructure and Economize's FinOps software and expertise in a new offering called OpenMetal Labs. The latter provides custom cloud/AI infrastructure and cost solutions for businesses - becoming OpenMetal's 5th offering after Hosted Private Cloud, GPU Servers and Clusters, Bare Metal Dedicated Servers, and Ceph Storage Clusters.

UNITED STATES 14:01

WideOpenWest appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

WideOpenWest (WOW!), US fibre broadband and connectivity services provider, has appointed Christopher Sikora as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), reporting directly to CEO Frank van der Post. In a newly expanded position, he will oversee all sales, digital, brand and marketing functions; along with product, pricing and call centre operations. 

BRAZIL 13:58

Vivo launches ChatGPT plug-in for personalised customer support

Brazilian telecommunications carrier Vivo has introduced a dedicated ChatGPT plug-in, allowing users to query plans, services and devices directly through natural-language AI interactions. Accessible via the platform's plug-in tab, the feature provides official, real-time responses curated directly by the operator to match user needs.

SLOVENIA 13:56

Telekom Slovenije partners with Synamedia

Telekom Slovenije has launched a new targeted advertising service using Synamedia Iris technology, enabling local Slovenian brands to purchase ad spots on major international linear TV channels. Managed by media subsidiary TSmedia, the technology replaces original international ad breaks with locally targeted campaigns tailored specifically for Slovenian viewers. The service has initially launched across AMC and BBC broadcasts, seamlessly integrating into Telekom Slovenije's current TV infrastructure withou

UNITED STATES 13:55

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon name Paul Roth to lead rural joint venture

The 'big 3' in the US are moving ahead with their plans for a joint venture to pool resources in rural areas. They have named Paul Roth the interim CEO of the joint venture, until a permanent CEO is recruited. Roth has a long career in the US telco market, with executive positions previously at AT&T, Cingular Wireless and Ameritech. 

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 13:50

Hrvatski Telekom offers customer perks for MAXtv 20 year anniversary

Hrvatski Telekom is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its MAXtv service by rolling out a series of promotional benefits for both new and existing customers across Croatia. Launched in 2006, MAXtv has grown from a 55-channel offering to a platform featuring over 160 channels and a library exceeding 25,000 titles. To mark two decades of service, Hrvatski Telekom is offering MAXtv free of charge for the first two years to anyone subscribing to the Internet + TV M package.

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 13:48

Hrvatski Telekom secures EUR 40 m loan from Deutsche Telekom for refinancing

Following its initial announcement in June 2026, Croatia's Hrvatski Telekom has signed a EUR 40 million individual loan agreement with its lender, Deutsche Telekom AG (DT). Executed under their existing Master Loan Agreement, the financing runs from 30 September 2026 to 29 December 2026 to refinance a previous loan with DT.

SWITZERLAND 13:43

Sunrise starts to market Meta AI glasses

Swiss operator Sunrise has started to offer AI glasses from Meta. Prices range from CHF 269 for the Meta Adventurer to CHF 509 for the Oakley Meta HSTN. Customers have the option to purchase the glasses on monthly instalments with a Sunrise accessory plan.

FRANCE 13:38

France's Inherent sets EUR 500 mln revenue target, rolls out single commercial brand

Inherent has shared details of a new internal structure based on four main divisions and a single commercial brand, saying that this reorganisation will support its target of EUR 500 million in annual revenues from next year. In 2026, revenues are expected to reach close to EUR 400 million, generated by a customer base of over 50,000 B2B clients across France.

Just In

15:45

Videotron extends mobile service to new areas of Quebec

15:37

Kinetic accelerates fibre network build with STL technology

15:26

Optimum Communications appoints new General Counsel

15:13

Eset launches new AI-native Protect offering for channel partners

Commentary

24 SEP 13:37

What is KPN's response to the brand expansion at Odido and VodafoneZiggo?

8 SEP 10:16

Odido matches KPN and VodafoneZiggo on cash flow margin, but growth remains limited

11 AUG 10:49

Can Ziggo Group creation improve visibility for the Dutch market?

2 JUL 11:26

Canal Plus misses chance to strengthen Dutch business, time for exit?

Background

28 SEP 00:42

The week in telecom: Paramount sews up Warner takeover, Google tries AI laptops and mobile money IPOs

26 SEP 14:14

Germany Weekly - 39

26 SEP 11:13

Belgium Weekly - 39

26 SEP 10:54

Netherlands Weekly - 39