MTN Zambia appoints chief consumer officer
ZAMBIA 07:25

MTN Zambia appoints chief consumer officer

MTN Zambia has announced the appointment of Joshua Sichinga as chief consumer officer, effective 1 October 2026. He brings over 25 years of professional experience to the role, including more than fifteen years in Africa's telecommunications sector. His background encompasses commercial strategy, marketing, customer experience, and business transformation, having previously held senior leadership positions at Airtel Malawi, Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM), Airtel Zambia and Airtel Africa.

Dish exits bankruptcy with over USD 4 bln less debt
UNITED STATES 07:23

Dish exits bankruptcy with over USD 4 bln less debt

Echostar has completed a debt restructuring package for its pay-TV subsidiary Dish DBS. The company filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors early this summer in Texas, and in August the Dish pay-TV business was separated from Dish Wireless in the proceedings. According to a SEC filing, on 01 October Dish DBS completed all the conditions to go ahead with a prepackaged restructuring plan with creditors and exit bankruptcy. The process has reduced its debt by USD 4.35 billion. 

Pluto TV Spain adds 8 more channels to FAST lineup
SPAIN 07:14

Pluto TV Spain adds 8 more channels to FAST lineup

Pluto TV, the free ad-supported streaming platform owned by Paramount, has announced the addition of a total of eight new channels to its Spanish service in October. They include two horror-themed channels to coincide with Halloween, including 'Series de Terror' and 'Terror Clásico', both of which are already available, and 'Series Made in Spain de Pluto TV', with classic Spanish TV series such as 'El Comisario' and 'Ana y los siete'.

BSNL launches INR 51 Freedom Offer with 2GB daily data, unlimited calls
INDIA 07:12

BSNL launches INR 51 Freedom Offer with 2GB daily data, unlimited calls

Indian state-owned operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced its INR 51 'Freedom Offer' on the local market. Customers who take up the operator's offering will receive 2GB of data per day, unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS messages per day for 28 days.

Mynt prices shares for biggest IPO in Philippine history
PHILIPPINES 07:09

Mynt prices shares for biggest IPO in Philippine history

Mynt, the owner of mobile money platform Gcash, has priced its initial public offering of shares at PHP 6.60 per share, meaning gross proceeds of PHP 53 billion. If the over-allotment option of 1.2 billion extra shares, on top of the main offering of 8.0 billion shares, is exercised, the proceeds would reach PHP 60.9 billion (USD 971 million). That would be the largest IPO in Philippine history, according to the company.

Serbia's Mts rolls out Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming
SERBIA 06:55

Serbia's Mts rolls out Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming

Serbian operator Mts has partnered with Nvidia to bring the GeForce Now cloud gaming service to its customers, enabling high-performance PC gaming on existing smartphones, tablets, TVs, and computers via cloud streaming without requiring local downloads or high-end hardware. Supported by Mts's fibre-optic and 5G networks to ensure low latency and high stability, the service links with major platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and PC Game Pass.

Kazakhstan, Firebird AI sign data centre agreement
KAZAKHSTAN 06:54

Kazakhstan, Firebird AI sign data centre agreement

Kazakhstan companies Kazakhtelecom, KT-Telecom and FireBird AI kz signed an agreement on the sidelines of the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 forum in Astana to start the construction of a data centre in Kazakhstan, reports Trend. The project is aimed at developing digital infrastructure, expanding computing capacity and accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies in Kazakhstan.

Unifique appoints Adriano Struck as COO
BRAZIL 06:53

Unifique appoints Adriano Struck as COO

Unifique's board of directors elected Adriano Struck as the company's new statutory Chief Operating Officer. Struck, who joined the Brazilian operator in 2005 and has served as Network Manager since 2013, holds degrees from Unisul and Fundacao Dom Cabral. In his new role, Struck will oversee operations, maintenance, engineering, mobile telephony, TV, and fibre optic networks. His responsibilities encompass managing operational capacity, strategic contracts, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and serv

Yettel Hungary appoints Csaba Saranyik as new Data & AI Director
HUNGARY 06:52

Yettel Hungary appoints Csaba Saranyik as new Data & AI Director

Yettel Hungary has welcomed back industry veteran Csaba Saranyik as its new Director of Data & AI. Bringing over two decades of telecommunications and technology experience, Saranyik will spearhead the company's data and AI strategy to accelerate data-driven operations and digital innovation. Saranyik previously spent nearly a decade at Yettel's predecessor, Telenor Hungary, leading customer value management and advanced analytics, and later managed enterprise marketing at Slovak Telekom. Before returning t

America Movil closes acquisition of Brazil's Desktop
BRAZIL 06:51

America Movil closes acquisition of Brazil's Desktop

America Movil subsidiary Claro NXT Telecomunicacoes finalized the acquisition of a 72.83 percent controlling stake in Brazilian telecommunications provider Desktop, the parent company announced. Following the closing of the deal originally signed in March, Claro NXT will submit a request to the CVM (Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil) to conduct a unified tender offer. This offer will facilitate the transfer of control, convert Desktop's issuer registration from Category A to Category B, and delis

Italy consults on new EUR 28 mln small islands fibre call
ITALY 06:51

Italy consults on new EUR 28 mln small islands fibre call

Italy's infrastructure agency Infratel has launched a public consultation on a new call to bring high-speed broadband infrastructure to the country's small island communities under the "Collegamento Isole Minori" ("Minor Islands Connection") project. The first intervention, completed on 31 December 2024, involved connecting islands with submarine fibre optic connections to enable ultra-broadband and mobile services, in particular those based on 5G technology.

Huawei agrees cross-licensing deal with Qualcomm, sells US patents
GLOBAL 06:43

Huawei agrees cross-licensing deal with Qualcomm, sells US patents

Huawei and Qualcomm announced a multi-year cross-licensing deal to give access to each other's patented technology, in areas including 5G, compute, AI and networking. As part of the agreement, Qualcomm is buying some of Huawei's US patents in compute, AI, networking and other technologies. No financial or other details of the deal were disclosed, and the sale still requires regulatory approvals before it can be completed. 

UNITED STATES 06:27

Paramount changes group name to Skydance after merger with Warner Bros

Paramount Skydance is changing its name to just Skydance. The change in name coincides with the closing of the takeover of Warner Bros Discovery and is designed to give the combined group a new image from the start. The company said Skydance will be known as a "creative-first home for bold, quality storytelling". 

GLOBAL 4 OKT

The week in telecom: FTTH sparks UK competition, AI coming to telco bundles and Samsung raises prices

A busy week in the UK market, with Vodafone and BT trying new TV services and FTTH network consolidation up in the air. Enterprise AI subscriptions in focus as more telcos bundle AI into connectivity packages and OpenAI and Meta launch new products, while the cost of flagship phones keeps going up as memory prices show no sign of slowing down.

BELGIUM 3 OKT

Belgian Weekly - Week 40

Liberty Global has shortlisted three bidders for a stake in its Belgian network joint venture Wyre, according to Bloomberg. Orange Belgium showcased 50G-PON with Nokia, and its 26 GHz licence ended on 30 September, the Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (Bipt) confirmed. Telenet started selling HBO Max through its monthly invoice, while Scarlet raised the data allowances on its mobile plans. Digital inclusion was also in focus, with a complaint by rights groups and a study showing

GERMANY 3 OKT

German Weekly - 40

This week, 1&1 became the exclusive German distributor of a Fritz! Wi-Fi 7 flagship router for at least six months and launched a fibre router based on the Fritz!Box 5630. Vodafone Germany started to market the same model. Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Germany cover close to 30 million households with high-speed internet, and Telekom carried a record data volume at the first Oktoberfest weekend. Telefonica Germany is targeting corporate customers and public sector organisations as part of its growth strateg

SRI LANKA 3 OKT

Dialog brings Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra 5G to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka operator Dialog Axiata has launched the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 5G on the local market. Customers can use these smartphones on the Dialog 5G Ultra network, now powered by 1,000 live 5G sites across 25 districts.

SRI LANKA 3 OKT

Dialog Axiata launches JKOA Classic 4G feature phone in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata has partnered with John Keells Office Automation (JKOA), backed by John Keells, to launch the JKOA Classic 4G feature phone on the local market. The launch is designed to extend 4G handsets to Sri Lanka's feature phone users.

NETHERLANDS 3 OKT

Netherlands Weekly - 40

Apax is reportedly preparing to buy out Warburg Pincus in Odido, in a deal that values the operator at EUR 6.5 billion. VodafoneZiggo completed its Docsis 4.0 rollout on the coax network and claims a first in Europe, while KPN promoted Wouter Stammeijer to chief financial officer and named Vladimir Cibic chief technology officer. Telecompaper research showed the multiplay market returned to growth in Q2 after five quarters of contraction, helped by VodafoneZiggo's Hollandsnieuwe brand, and separate Telecomp

GREECE 3 OKT

Vodafone Greece targets 850,000 FTTH lines by 2027

Vodafone Greece outlined the progress of its investments in next-generation telecommunications infrastructure during a panel discussion on the development of telecom networks at the Advanced Telecoms Summit 2026. According to Nikos Plevris, network director at Vodafone Greece, the company has invested more than EUR 1.5 billion in Greece over the past decade in the expansion of its 5G, fibre optic and submarine cable infrastructure.

UNITED KINGDOM 2 OKT

Redcentric reduces net debt burden after sale of data centre business

Redcentric, UK managed IT  services provider, has reported revenue of GBP 132 million for the 12 months to 31 March 2026 (FY26), down 2.3 percent from GBP 135.1 million in FY25; with adjusted EBITDA down 7.4 percent to GBP 17.4 million, from GBP 18.8 million, and the adjusted EBITDA margin down to 13.2 percent, from 13.9 percent a year earlier. Reported operating profit fell 3.9 percent to GBP 8.1 million, from GBP 8.4 million; with annual recurring revenue (AAR) reaching GBP 116.2 million, compared to GBP

UNITED KINGDOM 2 OKT

BBC seeks voluntary redundancies from TV, streaming unit

The BBC has fired the starting gun on a redundancy programme for its TV and streaming unit, reports The Guardian. The Director of the BBC iPlayer and Channels unit, Dan McGolpin, has sent an e-mail to staff seeking expressions of interest in voluntary redundancy to avoid compulsory redundancies. The e-mail, seen by The Guardian, also said the BBC was looking at possible job-sharing, relocation and a reduction in hours for the division's staff.

UNITED KINGDOM 2 OKT

Virgin TV customers get free children's channels during October

Virgin Media O2 is offering TV customers free access to children's channels and on-demand content during October. Eligible TV customers can get free access to popular children's channels (usually worth GBP 5 per month) from 01-31 October - including Cartoon Network, Sky Kids, Boomerang, Cartoonito, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Nick Jr Too, Nicktoons and Baby TV.

UNITED STATES 2 OKT

Cable One in talks with investors, lenders about new financing

US broadband provider Cable One is in advanced talks with private equity company GTCR, some of its existing lenders and a consortium of private lending institutions about financing deals to support its upcoming capital needs. The company is looking to improve its capital structure to help boost shareholder value. It has also agreed an extension with GTRC to a deadline for completing the purchase of a 55 percent stake it does not already control in Mega Broadband Investment to 09 October 2026. 

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Can Ziggo Group creation improve visibility for the Dutch market?

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

Background

4 OKT 23:20

The week in telecom: FTTH sparks UK competition, AI coming to telco bundles and Samsung raises prices

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Belgian Weekly - Week 40

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German Weekly - 40

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Netherlands Weekly - 40