Motorola expands Global Connect travel eSim offer to Europe
EUROPE 13:27

Motorola expands Global Connect travel eSim offer to Europe

Motorola Mobility announced the expansion of its travel eSim service to 14 countries in Europe. The Global Connect app was introduced earlier this year in several Latin American countries and is now available in Europe, delivered in partnership with the MVNE Gigs. The app requires an eSIM-compatible mobile handset and comes pre-installed on select Motorola smartphones. It provides roaming bundles for over 160 countries around the world, via a second Sim with no contract required. 

Startphone app passes 10,000 downloads in 4 months
NETHERLANDS 13:22

Startphone app passes 10,000 downloads in 4 months

The Startphone app developed by Dutch mobile operator Odido with the Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) has been downloaded over 10,000 times since its launch four months ago. Odido said downloads increased since the EU announced plans for the 'Kids Act'. The app supports parents with introducing kids to their first smartphone and safe use of apps and online services.

HFCL celebrates banner fiscal Q2 with profits up over fivefold
GLOBAL 13:12

HFCL celebrates banner fiscal Q2 with profits up over fivefold

India-based connectivity vendor HFCL has reported surging profits in its second fiscal quarter to end September and cited its best quarterly performance for the period. Post-tax profits soared 448.1 percent year-on-year, reaching INR 3.94 billion, while EBITDA rose 223.5 percent to INR 6.58 billion on margins of roughly 25.9 percent. 

Megafon, Beeline rank first for download speeds at busy Moscow Metro stations
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:11

Megafon, Beeline rank first for download speeds at busy Moscow Metro stations

Russian operators Beeline and Megafon led by average internet access speed at 24 busy Moscow Metro stations, according to a study by agency TelecomDaily. The average download speed for the four networks was 184.9 Mbps. Megafon was in first place with 194.4 Mbps and MTS took second place with 186.8 Mbps. Next were Beeline with 185.3 Mbps and T2 with 173 Mbps.

SpaceX wants to join the mobile market, but why?
UNITED STATES 13:02

SpaceX wants to join the mobile market, but why?

SpaceX wants to enter the mobile market, and the prospect has sparked some selling of telecom stocks, notably the big three operators in the US. Existing operators can only lose from a newcomer on the market, but the question is how much, over what period. We expect the impact to be mainly in the US, and to be gradual, over a longer period. However, Starlink's motive for entering this market is questionable given the high capital requirements – also at its many other businesses. 

Turbo Cloud and MGRI institute to develop AI services for geological exploration
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:58

Turbo Cloud and MGRI institute to develop AI services for geological exploration

Russian national operator Rostelecom said that its subsidiary Turbo Cloud and the Russian State Geological Prospecting University (MGRI) have entered into an agreement on scientific and technical cooperation for a period of three years. Rostelecom will provide a technological base for joint research, development, additional training and implementing trusted AI services for geological exploration and subsoil use.

Ooredoo Oman outsources Nojoom loyalty scheme management to A.IDEA
OMAN 12:55

Ooredoo Oman outsources Nojoom loyalty scheme management to A.IDEA

Ooredoo Oman has agreed a contract with regional customer engagement leader A.IDEA to oversee the end-to-end management, expansion and modernisation of its Nojoom loyalty scheme Ooredoo will continue to drive customer communications, integration with the Ooredoo App, and account access. A.IDEA will manage programme strategy, partner onboarding, offer management, customer engagement and performance analytics. The partnership starts with Nojoom Life, a new lifestyle platform launching on the Ooredoo App in th

EU charges KKR with providing 'incorrect or misleading' information during NetCo buy
ITALY 12:53

EU charges KKR with providing 'incorrect or misleading' information during NetCo buy

The European Commission has charged US private equity firm KKR with providing incorrect or misleading information during its EUR 22 billion acquisition of Telecom Italia's fixed-line network (NetCo) in 2024. The EC approved the deal in May 2024 after KKR gave assurances that it would not worsen wholesale access to the copper and fibre networks for rival operators, but later opened a formal investigation following complaints from several of those companies.

OXG Glasfaser builds FTTH network for over 5,200 residents in Zittau
GERMANY 12:48

OXG Glasfaser builds FTTH network for over 5,200 residents in Zittau

OXG Glasfaser, the fibre network JV between Vodafone Germany and Societe Generale, has expanded the Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network for the benefit of more than 5,200 households in the city of Zittau in the state of Saxony. It has installed more than 5,200 connections since construction began in August 2025 out of 11,800 planned in total, and has laid approximately 22 km of fibre-optic infrastructure so far in the city.

1Finity and NTT trial all-photonics link to support construction of Japanese expressway
JAPAN 12:43

1Finity and NTT trial all-photonics link to support construction of Japanese expressway

1Finity, NTT and Hazama Ando have completed a concept-stage trial based on the IOWN All-Photonics Network (APN) communications grid. The proof of concept (PoC) outlines a potential use case in the construction industry.

ZTE partners with Mannai to accelerate Iraqi digital transformation
IRAQ 12:41

ZTE partners with Mannai to accelerate Iraqi digital transformation

ZTE has announced an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mannai Digital Transformation, a regional ICT products and services provider, at the fifth Iraq international telecoms and information technology exhibition and conference. Leveraging Mannai's extensive Middle Eastern expertise in data centres, IT infrastructure and digital initiatives, the partnership targets opportunities in cloud computing, data centre infrastructure and enterprise transformation. By combining ZTE's servers, storage, data centre

STC Group sets out plans to move to AI-native network by 2030
MIDDLE EAST 12:26

STC Group sets out plans to move to AI-native network by 2030

STC Group has released its AI Native Core Network White Paper at Network X 2026, setting out its plans to transition to an AI-native network by 2030. It explains how the operator is embedding AI into its core infrastructure to enhance reliability and automate operations. The white paper says rapid advances in artificial intelligence and 5G-Advanced are driving unprecedented network complexity. Emerging applications, such as AI-enabled calling, immersive communications and autonomous AI agents, demand ultra-

ZAMBIA 12:16

Airtel Zambia runs youth e-waste management job scheme with UN International Labour Organisation

Airtel Zambia has partnered with the United Nations' International Labour Organization (ILO) to turn discarded technology into "green" job opportunities and youth entrepreneurship. Airtel Zambia managing director Hussam Baday formally handed over electronic waste equipment to the ILO. The scheme will support young people in Central Province by creating safe, productive jobs, fostering skills development and driving sustainable local enterprise.

SPAIN 12:10

Vodafone Spain using Optare's AI platform to prevent fibre outages

Vodafone Spain is using AI technology to identify likely fibre-optic faults before customers notice them, in a partnership with Optare Solutions. The system, powered by Optare's Augura Tech platform, analyses daily service data from fibre customers to predict which connections are most at risk of outages in the coming hours, allowing the operator to intervene in advance.

KENYA 12:08

CA steps up consumer cyber security campaign during Heroes Day week

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has stepped up its public awareness campaign about cybersecurity and consumer protection during the 2026 Heroes Day Thematic Week. The regulator is educating the public about emerging cyber threats, online safety and consumer rights. It aims to teach practical skills to navigate the web safely, identify risks, and make informed choices when using communications services.

GLOBAL 12:01

Comviva and Aduna highlight customer journey APIs in Ngage platform

Comviva will join the Ericsson-backed network APIs venture Aduna for a showcase on digital identity and fraud use cases at the Money20/20 USA event in Las Vegas from 18 to 21 October. The demonstration aims to highlight how financial institutions can leverage network APIs to strengthen ID checks, detect SIM swap events, and enhance fraud prevention as part of a streamlined customer onboarding.

SWEDEN 11:57

Swedish watchdog says EU CADA could raise costs for businesses and public authorities

National telecoms regulator PTS has made suggestions to the Swedish Finance Ministry concerning the European Commission's proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA). The watchdog welcomes the ambition to bolster Europe's capabilities in cloud computing, data centres and artificial intelligence while cutting EU dependence on a small number of non-European cloud providers, but says some elements of the proposal could raise costs for public authorities and businesses. It suggests that Sweden's government ass

NETHERLANDS 11:54

ACM rejects Eurofiber request to investigate Relined

The Dutch competition regulator ACM has rejected a request from Eurofiber to take action against the network company Relined. The ACM took the decision in August and has now published its verdict. Eurofiber claims that Relined, a company set up by electricity grid operator TenneT, may have violated competition law, going beyond its remit as part of an energy company. 

SERBIA 11:43

Voyo doubles Serbian subscriber base in 2026

The Voyo streaming platform has doubled its user base in Serbia since the start of 2026, driven by strong demand for regional titles and especially the reality hit Love Island Adria. September marked a record month, accounting for over half of all new subscribers gained over the last two years. Supported by content partnerships with Yettel and SBB, Voyo has climbed to the top of the local App Store rankings while expanding its catalogue of sports, original series, and regional entertainment to over 10,000 h

POLAND 11:42

T-Mobile Poland covers 95% of population with 5G

T-Mobile Poland has announced that it has reached the threshold of 95 percent of the country's population in the coverage of its 5G network. In September, the company deployed 23 new base stations. On another 71 stations, the operator launched the 5G signal in the C band. In the 700 MHz band, T-Mobile Poland enabled 5G technology on 174 additional base stations. 5G services from the operator in the C band currently cover nearly two thirds of the country's population.

EUROPE 11:41

Nokia to cut 250 jobs in Poland - union

Nokia plans to cut more than 250 jobs in Poland, according to a statement from the trade union Zwiawzkowa Alternatywa. The union accused Nokia of failing to conduct mandatory consultations with the labour union, replacing it with employee representatives who had been selected arbitrarily. 

ARGENTINA 11:37

Argentina's satellite broadband connections quadruple to 744,000 in Q2

Argentina's satellite broadband market expanded sharply in the second quarter of 2026, with the number of connections rising 300 percent year on year to 744,205, according to data from communications regulator Enacom. The watchdog said the sector is adding an average of 41,000 subscriptions a month, helped by market liberalisation and the arrival of new providers, including Starlink.

CZECH REPUBLIC 11:37

O2 Czechia launches O2 My Cloud service

O2 Czech Republic has launched the service O2 My Cloud, which automatically backs up photos, videos and other files from customers' handsets to cloud storage. The files remain accessible if a phone or computer is lost, broken, or replaced with a new device. All files are stored in secure data centres located within the EU. A 300 GB storage plan costs CZK 59 monthly, and 2,000 GB storage totals CZK 99. The first month is free. The service is available to customers with O2 mobile voice plans. It can be activa

FINLAND 11:21

DNA offers updated Sagemcom box to upgrade TV to comprehensive entertainment service

Finnish operator DNA has become the first operator globally to deploy Sagemcom's new generation Video Soundbox (VSB) on a commercial basis. It coincides with DNA changing the name of its DNA TV service to DNA Viihde on 19 October. The DNA Viihdeboksi receiver with second-generation speakers let users watch television and video streaming, listen to radio, music, podcasts and audiobooks, play games, and perform karaoke using Finnish company Singa's streaming service. The hardware and the DNA Viihde service ar

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