Eir fined EUR 3,000 for landline number porting failures
IRELAND 14:15

Eir fined EUR 3,000 for landline number porting failures

Irish telecoms regulator ComReg has announced a settlement with Eircom (Eir) following an investigation into fixed-line number porting failures. ComReg found that the company had breached EU Electronic Communications Code Regulations relating to number porting. Between 01 December 2023 and 31 December 2024, Eircom did not port and activate landline services within the shortest possible time of one working day. 

Fujitsu, Schwarz, Fsas deliver sovereign IT infrastructure in Europe
EUROPE 14:08

Fujitsu, Schwarz, Fsas deliver sovereign IT infrastructure in Europe

Fujitsu, Fsas Technologies and Schwarz Digits, IT and digital services unit of Schwarz Group, have partnered to deliver sovereign digital infrastructure across Europe. They will collaborate in the areas of sovereign cloud, infrastructure and computing. The joint offering will combine the Schwarz Digits Stackit cloud solution and European cloud expertise with Fujitsu technology and expertise, and Fsas computing infrastructure. 

Fiberklaar starts FTTH expansion in De Haan
BELGIUM 14:07

Fiberklaar starts FTTH expansion in De Haan

Belgian operator Fiberklaar announced it has started a new phase in the construction of its FTTH network in the seaside town of De Haan. The current phase will connect 7,900 addresses to the network, with VLAFIT4FK acting as contractor. This adds to the existing 5,300 buildings already able to receive fibre in the town.

WorldRadio moves to Play.cz DAB+ network
CZECH REPUBLIC 14:04

WorldRadio moves to Play.cz DAB+ network

Czech operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) has announced that WorldRadio, a station dedicated to multicultural and ethnic diversity that has been broadcasting since December 2020, is changing its DAB+ digital distribution. Its programming will now be carried on the DAB+ network operated by the company Play.cz, company acquired by CRA earlier this year. This move will make WorldRadio accessible to the majority of listeners across the Czech Republic.

Boldyn sells New York, New York fibre network to Pilot Fiber
UNITED STATES 14:00

Boldyn sells New York, New York fibre network to Pilot Fiber

Boldyn Networks has agreed a deal with New York-based fibre operator Pilot Fiber to sell its commercial fibre network assets in New York and New Jersey. Upon completion of the deal, Pilot Fiber's owned network footprint will include over 1,600 route miles of fibre, connecting more than 1,200 buildings and 50 data centres. The deal will close in Q2 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. 

Ericsson, Play and Asseco unveil system for detecting unauthorised drones
POLAND 14:00

Ericsson, Play and Asseco unveil system for detecting unauthorised drones

Ericsson Poland, Iliad unit Play and the IT company Asseco have demonstrated how a multi-layered detection system, leveraging mobile networks, can identify drones and protect strategic sites in Poland, Play said. During a real-time drone detection demonstration, the companies showcased the capabilities of Ericsson's Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) technology, which utilises the Play mobile network for data transmission.

Ghana to build 800 new telecom sites and upgrade 2,000 others within year
GHANA 13:53

Ghana to build 800 new telecom sites and upgrade 2,000 others within year

Ghana will construct 800 new telecom sites and upgrade 2,000 existing ones nationwide within the year, according to ICT minister Samuel Nartey George. During a working visit to the Volta region, he said that the additional network spectrum released over the past two years has exceeded the total allocated during the preceding two decades. He noted that the 2,800-site programme is a significant acceleration of Ghana's telecom infrastructure compared with efforts over the past five years. It encompasses both n

Community Fibre offers 1 Gbps plan for GBP 20 per month
UNITED KINGDOM 13:50

Community Fibre offers 1 Gbps plan for GBP 20 per month

London-based Community Fibre has launched a flash sale offering its 1 Gbps broadband package for GBP 20 per month with a 24-month contract, instead of the regular price of GBP 25. The offer is available until 26 October 2026. Furthermore, it is offering eligible new customers up to GBP 300 bill credit towards early fees to help them switch to Community Fibre. 

Irish satellite TV service Saorsat to stop operating in early-2028
IRELAND 13:45

Irish satellite TV service Saorsat to stop operating in early-2028

Irish free-to-air satellite TV service Saorsat has announced its closure in early-2028 as the satellite used to deliver the service reaches its end of life, and will not be replaced. Saorsat has operated since 2012 to provide coverage in areas with no Saorview DTT service reception. Saorsat currently offers TV services from RTE, TG4 and Oireachtas, and these will continue to be available on other TV platforms - including Saorview, eir TV, Virgin Media TV, Sky and Vodafone TV.

HTC launches Vivee egg-shaped personal AI companion
GLOBAL 13:37

HTC launches Vivee egg-shaped personal AI companion

HTC is launching its own personal AI device, called Vivee. Marketed as a "lifestyle accessory" available in a range of collectible colours, Vivee is around the size of an egg and can sit on a desk or attach to a bag. Each model comes with its own character, animations and interchangeable suits to personalise the AI-driven actions with its owner.

MTN Nigeria launches 'Y'ello Y'Fi' enterprise Wi-Fi
NIGERIA 13:36

MTN Nigeria launches 'Y'ello Y'Fi' enterprise Wi-Fi

MTN Nigeria has brought out an enterprise-grade Wi-Fi and analytics service called Y'ello Y'Fi aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), CommunicationsWeek reported. It provides tailored digital tools and high-speed internet connectivity in a single managed service to help SMEs understand consumer behaviour and foster customer engagement in a competitive market.

Virgin Media O2 accepts pre-orders for PS5, GTA VI bundles
UNITED KINGDOM 13:35

Virgin Media O2 accepts pre-orders for PS5, GTA VI bundles

Virgin Media O2 is accepting pre-orders for a new PlayStation 5 (PS5) bundle featuring GTA VI. It is available to O2 and non-O2 customers, starting from an upfront payment of GBP 145 plus GBP 12.53 per month over three years for the PS5 Digital GTA VI bundle (RRP 595.99). Customers can also choose the PS5 Disc GTA VI bundle with GBP 155 upfront and GBP 13.61 per month (RRP 644.99). Both bundles will ship from 12 November, allowing customers to pre-load the game ahead of its official release on 19 November. 

SPAIN 13:31

Telefonica to supply VR training content to Spanish vocational centres

Telefonica said its digital education arm will supply virtual-reality training content for simulators and digital twins at more than 2,811 Spanish vocational training centres over the next four years. Under a deal with Spain's Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, the company's Telefónica Educación Digital division will develop and distribute immersive material covering workplace safety, risk prevention, health, sustainability, employability, inclusion and language skills.

BAHRAIN 13:27

Bahrain's iGA renews partnership with Computer World to strengthen cloud services

Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has announced the renewal of its strategic agreement with Computer World, an approved Amazon Web Services (AWS) partner for the government sector in the country.

GERMANY 13:23

MagentaSport offers free access to German Football Association TV channel

MagentaSport, the sports streaming service of Deutsche Telekom, is including the German Football Association's television channel DFB.TV in its offering. Viewers of MagentaSport have access to the pay-TV channel at no extra cost. DFB.TV is also available on MagentaTV with a 'Big TV' or 'Family' pay-TV bundle.

UNITED STATES 13:19

Comcast revenues down 6% in Q3 as cable customer losses show little improvement

Comcast's results remained under pressure in the third quarter, as growth in its MVNO and a boost from the World Cup could not offset the continued loss of cable broadband and TV subscribers. Revenues fell 6.1 percent year-on-year to USD 29.3 billion, impacted also by the spin-off of the Versant channels and sale of Sky Germany, and adjusted EBITDA was down 5.8 percent to USD 9.1 billion. Net profit showed a small increase of 3.5 percent to USD 3.4 billion, while free cash flow declined 14.8 percent year-on

JAPAN 13:14

KDDI introduces number check API with Google Firebase integration

KDDI has launched an updated number verification API that can be deployed via a Google back-end geared to mobile and web app developers. KDDI's Number Verification v2 (NVv2) API will be compatible with Google's Firebase app infrastructure, a move expected to streamline the deployment of phone number checks to authenticate end users. The authentication process is performed using phone numbers and SIM profiles, potentially displacing one-time SMS passcodes.

OMAN 13:12

Omantel launches R&D initiative with MIT CSAIL and Omani universities as partners

Omantel has launched a Research and Development RR&D) initiative, establishing its first centralised R&D division. The operator has forged alliances with the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (MIT CSAIL), Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), the Oman College of Health Sciences (OCHS) and the Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) to bolster its R&D. The partnerships aim to deepen research collaboration, accelerate knowledge exchange, and bridge the gap between academic theory and

EGYPT 13:08

Orange Egypt partners with Botim for remittances from UAE via Orange Cash

Orange Egypt has announced a partnership with UAE fintech platform Botim to enable UAE users to transfer funds to Orange Cash mobile wallets in Egypt. This is Botim's first partnership with a mobile network operator in Egypt. Serving more than 2 million Egyptian users on the Botim platform, the partnership bridges the established UAE-based Egyptian diaspora with Orange Cash's approximately 10 million active users in Egypt.

QATAR 13:00

Qatari government runs 2026 digital inclusion survey

The Qatari ICT ministry has launched the 2026 Digital Inclusion Survey for citizens and residents, aiming to inform the second edition of the Qatar Digital Inclusion Index Report, following its initial release in 2024. The survey seeks public feedback on the accessibility and use of digital tools and services. The ministry is promoting the survey on official social channels, via SMS invitations, and campaigns with government entities. It will also conduct targeted face-to-face interviews with key community

UGANDA 12:57

Airtel Uganda provides internet connectivity to 4 more schools

Airtel Uganda, through the Airtel Africa Foundation, is expanding its Adopt-a-School Programme to four additional educational institutions across the country: Arua Public Primary School, Kibeedi Primary School, Buremba Senior Secondary School, and Kasaana Primary School.

UNITED STATES 12:53

Over half of US home Wi-Fi sessions use 6 GHz in year to date - research

New market research from Wi-Fi Forward highlights strong US adoption of the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi applications. The report shows over 50 percent of eligible residential Wi-Fi sessions in the year to date have leveraged 6 GHz links. Usage is distributed evenly across the entire band, with lower frequencies almost proportional to the use of upper 6 GHz capacity. Wi-Fi Forward estimates that 6 GHz Wi-Fi speeds in large venues such as stadiums are roughly 3x greater than 5 GHz links.

UZBEKISTAN 12:42

Uzbek government and Veon discuss expanding telecom infrastructure

The government of Uzbekistan and telecommunications group Veon have discussed plans to expand mobile network coverage, modernise telecoms infrastructure and improve digital services during a meeting between Uzbek Digital Technologies Minister Sherzod Shermatov and Veon CEO Kaan Terzioglu in Samarkand on the sidelines of the C5+1 summit on 19 October, reports Trend. This was reflected in a statement by the Uzbekistan Ministry of Digital Technologies.

UZBEKISTAN 12:38

Uzbek government and Google Cloud discuss digital transformation cooperation

The government of Uzbekistan and Google Cloud have discussed opportunities to expand the use of cloud computing in government operations and accelerate the country's digital transformation during a meeting on the sidelines of the C5+1 summit in Samarkand on 19 October, reports Trend. This was reflected in a statement by the Uzbek Ministry of Digital Technologies. Minister Sherzod Shermatov met with Marcin Krasuski, Google Cloud's head of government affairs and public policy, to discuss the development of di

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