Spain launches 4K UHD on DTT and new La Septima channel
SPAIN 10:03

Spain launches 4K UHD on DTT and new La Septima channel

Spain has begun the first phase of its transition from DVB-T to DVB-T2 digital terrestrial television (DTT), introducing 4K UHD broadcasts and a new national FTA channel, La Septima. The changes, approved last year under the National Technical Plan, are designed to modernise the country's DTT infrastructure and make more efficient use of radio spectrum.

Vodafone UK launches new ad campaign for TV service
UNITED KINGDOM 10:01

Vodafone UK launches new ad campaign for TV service

Vodafone UK is launching a new advertising campaign for the Vodafone TV service, featuring brand ambassador Roman Kemp. The 'Welcome to Smarter TV' campaign is the first campaign for Vodafone TV in the UK, launching on 04 November across TV, radio, social, cinema, display, OOH, BVOD and YouTube, with tailored versions for HBO Max and Netflix. The Vodafone TV service launched in October, offering access to over 150 streamed live channels, apps such as Netflix and HBO Max, music and over 300 games from GBP 17

Aldi Talk offers to combine new Flex plans with Apple, Samsung smartphones
GERMANY 10:00

Aldi Talk offers to combine new Flex plans with Apple, Samsung smartphones

Aldi Talk is offering to combine for its new Flex plans with selected smartphones from Samsung and Apple for the first time. Customers can choose to combine a Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Enterprise Edition or the Apple iPhone 16e with the the new plans. The range includes the Aldi Talk Flex 75 GB at EUR 39.99 per month and the Aldi Flex 150 for EUR 44.99 per month. These monthly prices include both the cost of the mobile plan and smartphone purchase instalments.

Ucom and national employers union sign cooperation memorandum
ARMENIA 09:57

Ucom and national employers union sign cooperation memorandum

Armenian operator Ucom and the national Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA) signed a memorandum of cooperation, joining efforts to strengthen the link between education and the labor market, develop professional skills, and enhance employers' competitiveness. One of the key areas of cooperation is the development of work-based learning. The parties plan to support students in acquiring practical skills, expand internship opportunities, and strengthen cooperation between employers and educational institutio

Edotco extends mobile network coverage to Sri Lanka's Delft Island
SRI LANKA 09:53

Edotco extends mobile network coverage to Sri Lanka's Delft Island

Telecoms infrastructure provider Edotco Sri Lanka has extended its mobile network coverage to Delft Island, a remote island off the Jaffna Peninsula in northern Sri Lanka, through the deployment of its Multi-Purpose Lamp Pole infrastructure solution. Located in the Palk Strait, Delft Island, also known as Neduntheevu, has a population of 4,000 - 5,000 people and has historically faced challenges in accessing reliable telecommunications services.

Google Pay arrives in Nigeria
NIGERIA 09:53

Google Pay arrives in Nigeria

​The Google Wallet app and Google Pay services are now available in Nigeria. After linking a payment card in the Google Wallet app, people can make contactless payments in stores and online using their Android devices.

Silicom wraps up cybersecurity design win with existing client
GLOBAL 09:53

Silicom wraps up cybersecurity design win with existing client

Silicom said it has secured a major contract with a cybersecurity client to bring next year's business on the account above USD 10 million. The client is a long-standing customer that has now confirmed it intends to use Silicom's edge devices in multiple scenarios operationally.

European Commission picks Capgemini-led consortium for AI Safety contract
EUROPE 09:50

European Commission picks Capgemini-led consortium for AI Safety contract

Capgemini has announced a new contract awarded by the European Commission's AI Office to support the monitoring of cyber threat risks related to AI models. The IT services and consulting group responded to a call for tenders focused on technical assistance for AI safety, leading a consortium comprising Wavestone and French public institution LNE (Laboratoire National de Metrologie et d'Essais). The consortium was selected for one of the six lots, dedicated to cyber offence risk modelling and evaluation, whi

Slovak Telekom revenues increase, EBITDA lower in 9 months
SLOVAKIA 09:50

Slovak Telekom revenues increase, EBITDA lower in 9 months

Revenues at Slovak Telekom rose to EUR 662.7 million in the first nine months of 2026, an increase of EUR 16.8 million year-on-year. EBITDA AL amounted to EUR 298.2 million, down by EUR 3.3 million in the same period, according to figures reported by Zive.sk. By the end of September, the operator had a total of 2.370 million mobile customers, up by approximately 56,000 year-on-year. The active mobile subscriber base grew by 52,000, reaching 2.244 million.

Freenet to use some proceeds from Ceconomy share sale to fund Waipu.tv takeover
GERMANY 09:43

Freenet to use some proceeds from Ceconomy share sale to fund Waipu.tv takeover

German operator Freenet said it will use part of the proceeds from its sale of shares in Ceconomy to fund the acquisition of streaming provider Waipu.tv. Freenet is cashing in EUR 150 million from the sale of Ceconomy shares. Part of the proceeds will be used to pay EUR 76 million to take over the remaining 25 stake in Exaring, which operates Waipu.tv, from minority shareholders. The remaining proceeds will be used for a share buyback program in 2026/2027 fiscal year.

Netgear sales slump 9% in Q3 on supply challenges
GLOBAL 09:35

Netgear sales slump 9% in Q3 on supply challenges

Netgear recorded a 9.3 percent fall in net sales in its third quarter to 27 September. Net revenues fell to USD 167.4 million from USD 184.6 million one year earlier, but finished within Netgear's USD 165-175 million guidance. The performance included a 22.9 percent contraction in the service provider distribution channel, a decrease slightly sharper than anticipated.  The firm is grappling with cost inflation driven in part by the memory components shortage, with the biggest effects impacting its consumer

Megafon, Beeline Russia cover airports with 5G
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:25

Megafon, Beeline Russia cover airports with 5G

Russian operator Megafon said that it has covered Vnukovo Airport in Moscow and Koltsovo Airport in Yekaterinburg with its 5G network. Broadband at up to 1 Gbps is availabe in Vnukovo. 

UZBEKISTAN 09:24

Beeline Uzbekistan opens data centre in Bukhara

Beeline Uzbekistan, a subsidiary of Veon Group, said that it has launched its data centre in the Bukhara region. The project, backed by USD 40 million in private investment, was implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Located in the Kagan district, the new data centre will  become part of Beeline Uzbekistan's geographically distributed backup infrastructure. This will help improve the reliability and continuity of services. The project also provide

THAILAND 09:23

Gulf Space revenue jumps 23% in Q3 on Thai military radio system project

Asian satellite operator Gulf Space Technology (previously Thaicom) reported revenue from sales and services of THB 611 million for the third quarter of 2026, which represents an increase of 22.9 percent from THB 497 million in the second quarter of this year. The increase was primarily driven by revenue recognized from the IP Microwave Radio System installation project for the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters.

GLOBAL 09:22

IDC increases forecast for global telecom service revenues on higher inflation

Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay-TV services will reach USD 1.585 trillion in 2026, up 2.3 percent from the previous year, according to the latest research from IDC. Its growth forecast is half a percentage point more optimistic than earlier this year, amid expected price increases to keep up with the higher inflation. 

KENYA 09:21

Safaricom expands Family Share Plan to Kisumu

Safaricom has expanded its Family Share plan to Home Fibre subscribers in Kisumu county, marking the first phase of a nationwide rollout following the plan's debut in Nairobi in October.

ITALY 09:20

CoopVoce debuts EUR 5 a month plan with 50GB, gifts activation

The MVNO of Italian supermarket chain Coop has launched a time-limited plan with 50 GB of 4G data for EUR 5 a month with free activation and SIM card. The Digital Smart 50 offer is available to new customers who port their number to the operator.

CZECH REPUBLIC 09:11

O2 Czechia offers dedicated Wi-Fi network for IoT devices on Smart Box

O2 Czech Republic has expanded the capabilities of its Smart Box router by adding a separate Wi-Fi network designed exclusively for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The devices can now operate on a separate network and do not have to share the same Wi-Fi as phones, computers, or work laptops - devices often used for handling sensitive data, online shopping, or internet banking.

POLAND 09:09

FilmMania launches in Poland on 01 December

AMC Global Media Central Europe announced that its TV channel SundanceTV will debut under the name FilmMania in Poland on 01 December. The rebranding will be accompanied by a new visual identity and an expanded programming offering combining Hollywood blockbusters, cinema classics and series. FilmMania will focus on a diversity of genres and stories that move, entertain and keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

PHILIPPINES 09:09

Smart launches PureVoice AI-based noise cancellation service for voice calls

Philippine operator Smart Communications has introduced an AI-based noise cancellation service dubbed 'PureVoice'. Initially available to subscribers of the operator's premium postpaid brand Smart Infinity, the service will be extended to a wider subscriber base in the coming months, the operator said.

ITALY 09:09

Italy's Ops! Mobile introduces family convergent offer

Italian MVNO Ops! Mobile has launched a new convergent offer dubbed Ops! Family that allows subscribers to combine a fibre plan with up to five mobile SIMs in a single invoice. The plan costs EUR 24.99 a month with a single SIM and is reduced by EUR 1 a month for every SIM added.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 09:07

Poland and South Korea agree AI development partnership

Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs announced a collaboration with the Republic of Korea under the Knowledge Sharing Programme (KSP), focusing on regulatory sandboxes for artificial intelligence. Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Dariusz Standerski met with representatives from the South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) and the Korea Development Institute (KDI). This partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of AI within the Polish economy and facilitate the development of innovative soluti

SLOVAKIA 08:56

Antik to launch broadband plan with 4 Gbps

Slovak operator Antik Telekom is preparing to expand its service portfolio with a new fibre-optic plan with up to 4 Gbps broadband speed, complementing its existing 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps plans, reports Zive. Initially, the new service will be available primarily for private residences in selected locations. The operator also expects to make it available in some apartment buildings, with further locations to be added over time.However, the cost of such a connection is not yet known. The company stated that it w

POLAND 08:56

Play launches seasonal offer with free Netflix

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has launched a seasonal offer for households combining fixed broadband and two years of Netflix access as a bonus, along with discounts on TV sets. New Play customers get two years of Netflix access at no extra cost. The offer applies to all internet speed tiers: 300 Mbps, 600 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 5 Gbps, and 8 Gbps. Starting from PLN 65 per month, the contract term is 24 months. Additionally, those who choose a fibre-optic plan with speeds of 1 Gbps or higher also get ac

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