Primetel joins Metacities research project on digital technologies for smart cities
CYPRUS 23:17

Primetel joins Metacities research project on digital technologies for smart cities

Primetel has announced its participation in the European research project Metacities Excellence Hub in South-Eastern Europe. This collaborative initiative connects organizations from Cyprus, Greece and Bulgaria, with the aim of promoting innovation and digital transformation of cities and regions of Southeastern Europe. The project focuses on technologies such as digital twins, AI and big data analytics, with potential applications in smart mobility, urban planning, energy management and other areas of city

Epic launches no-contract unlimited mobile plan at EUR 14.99 per month
CYPRUS 22:57

Epic launches no-contract unlimited mobile plan at EUR 14.99 per month

Cyprus operator Epic has introduced an unlimited mobile plan at EUR 14.99 per month, with no fixed-term contract. The plan includes unlimited mobile data, voice minutes and SMS.

Smart cuts international travel eSIM prices by up to 43%
PHILIPPINES 22:22

Smart cuts international travel eSIM prices by up to 43%

Smart Communications has introduced discounted international eSIM data packages through its Smart Trave travel connectivity app, offering data plans for use in more than 100 destinations. Smart reports that, via this offer, it cuts prices on its Smart Trave travel eSIM data packs by up to 43 percent for Filipinos traveling abroad.

Bell commits CAD 10 mln to mental health projects across Canada
CANADA 15:09

Bell commits CAD 10 mln to mental health projects across Canada

Bell Canada has announced a new CAD 10 million investment to support mental health projects across the country through 2027. This takes its total mental health commitment to CAD 205 million since launching the 'Bell Let's Talk' programme in 2010. The new investment was announced ahead of the return of the Bell Let's Talk day on 26 January 2027 - an annual day focused on mental health awareness, action and acceptance. 

Vodafone deploys Cujo AI technology on European broadband networks
EUROPE 15:04

Vodafone deploys Cujo AI technology on European broadband networks

Vodafone Group has selected Quality of Outcome (QoO) technology from Cujo AI, provider of device intelligence and network intelligence solutions, for deployment across several of its broadband markets in Europe. The Cujo AI technology is already live on one Vodafone broadband network, with more markets to go live shortly.

Shentel completes FTTH network upgrade in Buchanan, Virginia
UNITED STATES 14:52

Shentel completes FTTH network upgrade in Buchanan, Virginia

Shenandoah Telecommunications (Shentel) has completed a FTTH network upgrade in Buchanan, Virginia. The full-fibre network is available to around 1,000 homes and businesses across Buchanan and Botetourt County - supporting broadband speeds of up to 8 Gbps for residential and 100 Gbps for business customers. Local customers can continue using their existing plans or contact Shentel to upgrade to higher multi-gigabit speeds.

ITVX reaches 3 billion streams so far in 2026
UNITED KINGDOM 14:48

ITVX reaches 3 billion streams so far in 2026

UK broadcaster ITV said streams on the ITVX platform reached over one billion in Q3 2026, the third quarter in a row where streams passed the one billion mark. Total streams for the year reached 3 billion on 09 September, two months earlier than in 2025. The company will also add to new post-up FAST channels over the next months, taking the total to 20 FAST channels. This will include a bespoke film channel, and channel featuring episodes of retro shows such as Thunderbirds and Classic Corrie.

CityFibre reports strong revenue, customer growth over nine months
UNITED KINGDOM 14:41

CityFibre reports strong revenue, customer growth over nine months

CityFibre has reported revenue of GBP 164 million for the nine months to 30 September 2026, up 36 percent from GBP 120 million in the year-earlier period; with consumer revenue up 61 percent to GBP 127 million, from GBP 79 million. Adjusted EBITDA was GBP 60 million for the nine months, up 290 percent from GBP 15 million in the nine months to 30 September 2025. Customer connections over the nine months reached 260,000, up 23 percent from 210,000 in the year-earlier period; with cumulative customer connectio

Deutsche Telekom collects contracts to connect 7 mln flats to fibre
GERMANY 14:23

Deutsche Telekom collects contracts to connect 7 mln flats to fibre

Deutsche Telekom reported progress in expanding fibre-optic connections to apartments and other multi-dwelling buildings, which make up a large part of the housing stock in Germany. The real estate industry, including housing companies, property managers and project developers commissioned Deutsche Telekom to deploy fibre infrastructure for a total of seven million residential units to date, according to the company. The priority is to rapidly translate these commissions into installed, usable connections,

Globecast relies on Enensys to monitor IPTV feeds
FRANCE 14:18

Globecast relies on Enensys to monitor IPTV feeds

Globecast, a media broadcast and content distribution service provider owned by Orange, has been using software-based monitoring tools developed by Enensys to supervise a large volume of IPTV feeds. The two partners, which have been working together since before 2019, renewed their collaboration after signing a master contract in 2023. The next step in the agreement is for Enensys to integrate the capabilities of its StreamProbe service into Globecast's in-house management systems. This will be delivered th

Brazil mobile market maintains growth in August with 1.3 mln net additions
BRAZIL 14:17

Brazil mobile market maintains growth in August with 1.3 mln net additions

The mobile market in Brazil added around 1.3 million new lines in August, similar to the net additions the previous month, to reach a total 280.5 million connections, the latest data from Anatel shows. The share of lines on 5G increased to just under a quarter, while 4G was used by around 63 percent. Mobile penetration reached over 103 percent of the population. Vivo continues to lead the market with a 37.8 percent share, trailed by Claro at 33.0 percent and TIM Brasil at 22.2 percent.

RAD seals deal with HBL to supply Indian rail safety project
INDIA 13:42

RAD seals deal with HBL to supply Indian rail safety project

RAD, India-based supplier of advanced networking and telecoms equipment, said it has begun working with Hyderabad's HBL Engineering to deploy networking systems on behalf of Indian Railways. The engagement is set to deliver an advanced networking platform to support India's deployment of the Kavach train safety architecture.

UNITED STATES 13:38

AT&T forms wholesale FTTH operator with investors GIP, CPP

AT&T is forming a new FTTH network joint venture with the investors Global Infrastructure Partners (part of Blackrock) and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). The company will build and operate FTTH networks outside AT&T's historical footprint, including the networks acquired from Lumen early this year and AT&T's Gigapower joint venture formed with Blackrock in 2023. AT&T will retain a 50 percent in the new operator, which will offer wholesale access to other service providers under an o

EUROPE 13:22

Titan OS adds SkyShowtime to European TV footprint

Barcelona-based smart TV platform Titan OS has agreed to add SkyShowtime to TVs powered by its operating system across Europe, enabling viewers to access the streaming service directly from their home screens. The app will be available on devices including Philips and Sharp TVs in 22 European markets.

EUROPE 13:16

Dataiku brings enterprise AI platform to Scaleway's infrastructure

New York-based company Dataiku, a specialist in enterprise AI transformation, announced that its customers now have the option to run its orchestration platform on the European cloud infrastructure of Iliad subsidiary Scaleway. Alongside providing greater choice for Dataiku's customers, the collaboration also aims to identify use cases in which users of Scaleway's cloud would find Dataiku a good fit for their specific AI deployment projects. To this end, the two partners will work together to determine how

SPAIN 13:04

Orange Spain adds 20GB to prepaid plans with TV

Orange Spain has decided to promote the prepaid mobile plan including TV it launched in June with additional data at no extra cost. The Orange Prepago TV bundles include 90 television channels, mobile data and unlimited calls at prices ranging from EUR 15 to EUR 25.

NETHERLANDS 13:01

Your.cloud acquires schools IT specialist Speyk

Your.Cloud announced the acquisition of Speyk, an IT services provider based in Veenendaal, Netherlands and focused on the education sector. Started in 2001 Speyk helps schools set up a safe digital learning environment and provides similar IT services to the care, public and business services sectors. It will continue under the same name and management team, led by CEO Erwin Peters, while benefiting from Your.Cloud's broader expertise and network of European IT service providers. No financial details were

GLOBAL 12:59

Global H1 telecom capex surpasses expectations with 5% rise - Dell'Oro

Global capital expenditure in the telecommunications sector rose by approximately 5 percent year on year in the first half of 2026, according to the Dell'Oro September 2026 Telecom Capex report. This was stronger than expected after several years of declining investment and marks an improvement relative to expectations at the beginning of 2026, it said.

QATAR 12:53

Qai picks Meeza for AI infrastructure services

Qatar-based artificial intelligence company Qai is deploying advanced GPU infrastructure in partnership with Meeza, a Qatari provider of managed IT services provider. Under the agreement, Meeza will host Qai's infrastructure within one of its data centres in Qatar, enabling Qai to deliver high-performance compute services while maintaining data sovereignty and compliance with national cybersecurity regulations. Qai will deploy next-generation GPU hardware supported by Meeza's high-density power systems and

GLOBAL 12:53

Sagemcom to apply RDK EasyMesh controller in Wi-Fi APs and gateways

Sagemcom said it is adopting RDK's EasyMesh controller, agent and IEEE1905.1 layer to provide an open-source orchestration layer in its Wi-Fi home gateways and extenders. RDK EasyMesh Controller enables deployment of the Wi-Fi Alliance's certified mesh connectivity protocol. It was contributed by Airties to the RDK Alliance specification in 2022.

INDIA 12:51

Ceragon details plans for India Mobile Congress ahead of mmWave radio launch

Ceragon confirmed its attendance at the 2026 India Mobile Congress, taking place in New Delhi from 07 to 10 October. Its showcase will be centred on a soon-to-launch mmWave wireless transport radio for use cases including wireless backhaul links. Launching in Q1 2027, Ceragon said the IP-50EXA-P supplies up to 27 dBm transmit power and supports optional 2 or 3 ft E-stabliser antennas. In a 2+0 wireless transport setup, this should be sufficient for up to 20 Gbps wireless bandwidth and similar distances to t

EUROPE 12:38

Devoteam agrees 5-year AWS deal to foster enterprise AI take-up

Consultancy Devoteam has announced a five-year cooperation agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS). They will combine Devoteam's specialist engineering and forward-deployed engineer (FDE) capabilities with AWS Cloud and AWS artificial intelligence services to accelerate enterprise AI adoption.

SPAIN 12:30

Lyntia brings DC Connect coverage to Digital Realty's Barcelona data centre

Spanish wholesale fibre operator Lyntia Networks has announced the extension of its DC Connect private connectivity service to Digital Realty's BCN1 data centre in Barcelona, giving customers access to private, secure and scalable links at the facility. The service supports connections between critical infrastructure, multicloud environments and high-performance applications, with low-latency, resilient and diverse routing options.

NETHERLANDS 12:25

Leaseweb promotes Heikamp to COO

Leaseweb appointed Mathijs Heikamp its Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will be responsible for daily operations, while working on further professionalisation of the operational organisation at the Dutch hosting company and helping to grow its base. Heikamp replaces Alex Wessel, who left in July after a year in the role.

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