NetLink NBN Trust appoints Low Ka Hoe as incoming CEO
SINGAPORE 03:45

NetLink NBN Trust appoints Low Ka Hoe as incoming CEO

Singapore's NetLink NBN Trust has appointed Low Ka Hoe as CEO-designate, with effect from 10 November 2026, ahead of his succession to Tong Yew Heng as chief executive on 1 April 2027. Low will also join the board of the Singapore-based trustee-manager as an executive director on that date. Tong, who has led NetLink since January 2016, will retire as CEO and step down from the board on 31 March 2027.

Equinix opens 8 MW data centre in Singapore
SINGAPORE 03:44

Equinix opens 8 MW data centre in Singapore

Equinix has opened SG6, its sixth International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Singapore, with an initial capacity of 8 MW and an investment of around USD 290 million. The facility provides around 1,550 cabinets in its first phase, with capacity expected to increase to 20 MW of IT load when fully built out. It is designed to support high-density AI, high-performance computing and other data-intensive workloads. SG6 is among the first data centres developed under Singapore's Data Centre Call for Appl

LG Uplus expands membership offers for South Korean exam season
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 03:43

LG Uplus expands membership offers for South Korean exam season

LG Uplus is extending its membership benefits during the university entrance examination season, offering discounts and promotional vouchers across food and drink, shopping, travel and leisure. Its PLUS WEEK promotion will run from 16 to 20 November, extending the period for claiming selected partner vouchers from one day to five days. More than 50 types of vouchers will be available through the company's U+one app, with each customer eligible to claim each partner offer once. Availability may end early if

South Korea and Netherlands increase cooperation on advanced technologies
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 03:41

South Korea and Netherlands increase cooperation on advanced technologies

South Korea and the Netherlands have agreed to expand scientific and technological cooperation into areas including quantum technology, synthetic biology and AI safety, following their first bilateral science and technology committee meeting on 6 November. The meeting, held in Sejong, established a formal cooperation channel under a research and science cooperation memorandum signed in March 2024. The two countries also discussed research security, R&D priorities and the commercialisation of research.

Singtel showcases AI-themed artwork by students with special needs
SINGAPORE 03:39

Singtel showcases AI-themed artwork by students with special needs

Singtel has opened its fifth Expressions Through Art exhibition in Singapore, featuring 46 artworks by students aged seven to 18 from all 26 special education schools across the country. The exhibition, themed 'Future of Singapore', presents the students' visions of the country's future, including AI robots, underwater cities and space exploration. The works use a range of artistic mediums and techniques.

The week in telecom: telco Q3 reports show value of connectivity, Nokia charts impact of AI traffic
GLOBAL 00:02

The week in telecom: telco Q3 reports show value of connectivity, Nokia charts impact of AI traffic

A good week for most telecom operators, with Q3 reports showing revenue growth and higher dividends. Nokia has predicted what AI traffic could mean for telecom networks, and Qualcomm is helping Starlink build its mobile network, while Liberty Global struggles with the eternal cable versus fibre question, and Marvell bets big on photonics.

German Weekly - Week 45
GERMANY 7 NOV

German Weekly - Week 45

Telefonica Germany is moving its customer service locations in Bremen and Rostock to TP, formerly Teleperformance, as it reduces its contact centres in Germany from five to three. 1&1 said it can now reach 25 million households (household count) in Germany with fibre. Deutsche Telekom grew its Germany revenues by 3.9 percent in the third quarter while cutting cash capex. The Federal Ministry of the Interior is preparing to ban Chinese network technology, according to Handelsblatt. Freenet will use proceeds

Dutch Weekly - Week 45
NETHERLANDS 7 NOV

Dutch Weekly - Week 45

VodafoneZiggo reported its first revenue growth in over two years in the third quarter, although earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) fell. The operator also proposed a minimum of three office days a week from 2027 and started a race car campaign for its 4 and 8 Gbps broadband plans. Telecompaper research showed the average price for gigabit broadband fell to EUR 50.77 per month, and that Odido's fixed wireless access service has an estimated 150,000 subscribers. In video,

UK Weekly - Week 45
UNITED KINGDOM 7 NOV

UK Weekly - Week 45

Virgin Media O2 announced a strategic plan that halts further fibre upgrades and targets annual cost savings of around GBP 800 million by 2029, after a media report of up to 4,000 job cuts. BT Group reported half-year revenue of GBP 8.8 billion, up 1 percent, with Openreach recording net additions of more than 1.1 million fibre-to-the-premises connections. Openreach also warned that one million copper lines still need to migrate before the public switched telephone network closes on 31 January 2027. The UK

TDS Telecom adds 17,000 residential fibre connections in Q3
UNITED STATES 6 NOV

TDS Telecom adds 17,000 residential fibre connections in Q3

TDS Telecom has reported operating revenue from continuing operations of USD 306.7 million for Q3 2026, down from USD 308.5 million a year earlier; with net income and diluted EPS of USD 29.6 million and USD 0.26 respectively, compared to USD 40.2 million and USD 0.33 a year earlier. 

EU says TikTok feeds failing to protect users' mental health
EUROPE 6 NOV

EU says TikTok feeds failing to protect users' mental health

The European Commission (EC) has provisionally ruled that TikTok's recommender system breaches the Digital Services Act (DSA). The preliminary findings focus on risk assessment and mitigation measures, with TikTok failing to adequately assess how the recommendation algorithm could lead users into 'rabbit holes' as their feed shows them more harmful content as they interact with it. This could have a negative effect on their mental health, especially for minors and vulnerable adults. 

Telus reports Q3 net loss of CAD 660 mln; launches new cost-cutting drive
CANADA 6 NOV

Telus reports Q3 net loss of CAD 660 mln; launches new cost-cutting drive

Canadian operator Telus has reported a net loss of CAD 660 million for the third quarter of 2026, driven by a pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment of CAD 800 million relating to updated growth forecasts for Telus Health. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was down 5 percent to CAD 1.8 billion. Consolidated service revenue was down 1 percent to CD 4.5 billion, with gains in mobile network and fixed data revenues offset by Telus Digital. Consolidated operating revenue was down to CAD 5 billion, from CAD 5.1 billio

UNITED STATES 6 NOV

Charter Communications announces new operating model, cost reduction plan

Charter Communications has announced a new operating model to help return the company to growth, and fully exploit the potential of the enlarged group following the takeover of Cox Communications. Charter will look to capitalise on strong demand for data by enhancing its core broadband offers, and exploit its mobile and video products to drive growth. As 'America's Internet Company', Charter will refocus on internet customer growth and delivering gigabit connectivity to customers. 

FRANCE 6 NOV

Orange launches Branded Call service in France

Orange has announced the official launch of Branded Call in France, following a successful pilot that tested different use cases. The service enables businesses and public institutions to display their identity during calls, and it is currently marketed through three distributors (Orange Business, Odigo and Manifone).

GLOBAL 6 NOV

Kaltura introduces upgraded assistant with realistic avatars and GenAI dialogue

Kaltura, a software vendor specialising in AI-enhanced digital customer journeys, is rolling out a new generative user interface for its intelligent dialogue chatbot. Kaltura's Conversational Agents allow partners to deploy in-web assistants to advise and support customers, as well as serve internal use cases such as digital workforce, education and media. With the new dynamic UI feature, end users are presented with a realistic AI avatar to encourage them to initiate a chat dialogue, and can then ask quest

BRAZIL 6 NOV

Ascenty launches first Digital Realty Innovation Lab in LatAm

Ascenty said it has opened Latin America's first Digital Realty Innovation Lab (DRIL) at its data centre campus in Vinhedo, Sao Paulo. Designed to support high-density AI workloads, the laboratory provides a real-world testing environment featuring liquid cooling systems capable of handling 150 kW+ per rack, redundant power, and diverse fibre connectivity. By partnering with technology providers such as Nokia, Oracle and Schneider Electric, DRIL allows enterprise customers to validate, optimise and troubles

UNITED STATES 6 NOV

Philo offers live access to Bravo channel on Essential, Bundle+ plans

Philo, US-based OTT streaming provider, has added the Bravo reality TV channel to its Essential (USD 25 per month) and Bundle+ (USD 33) plans. The channel is now streaming live for customers, with on-demand content coming later. The launch is in response to demand from customers - with around half of customers naming reality TV as their favourite genre, and almost 85 percent of active subscribers watching reality programming.

PORTUGAL 6 NOV

Meo reintroduces non-skippable ads on TV recordings

Through its digital unit Sapo, Portuguese operator Meo has launched ADDS+, a new CTV advertising service that reinstates non-skippable pre-roll ads on television recordings, Economia Online reported. Currently in an initial exploratory phase with brands such as Ikea, Aldi, Lidl and Betclic, each pre-roll features a single exclusive advertisement to maximise visibility on the big screen. While the service currently focuses on high-reach broadcast adverts, targeted audience segmentation will be rolled out in

GLOBAL 6 NOV

Westcon-Comstor launches SAIL programme to help Cisco partners capitalise on AI demand

Westcon-Comstor has launched a scheme to help channel partners capitalise on higher demand for artificial intelligence. Developed by its Cisco-dedicated business unit, Comstor, the Secure Artificial Intelligence Learning (SAIL) programme supports partners at every stage of their AI maturity. The scheme combines sales enablement, technical training and real-world deployment insights with access to experts, including digital services and consulting specialist SoftServe.

ITALY 6 NOV

Open Fiber extends FTTH to 13 Friuli-Venezia Giulia localities

Italian wholesale-only operator Open Fiber has completed the cabling of its FTTH infrastructure in 13 localities in the northeastern Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. A total of 25,000 homes, commercial premises and offices across the municipalities have been connected to the fibre network, allowing residents and businesses to access the internet at speeds of up to 10 Gbps via operator partners.

SOUTH AFRICA 6 NOV

SITA appoints chief digital officer from Nedbank

South Africa's State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has appointed banking industry and technology executive Portia Matsena as its new chief digital officer (CDO) from November. Matsena described the move as an opportunity to serve as a citizen-focused contributor to the agency. She has been serving as the divisional executive for hyper-automation at Nedbank since August 2023.

KUWAIT 6 NOV

Zain Kuwait provides laboratories at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training

Zain Kuwait has inaugurated five laboratories within the College of Basic Education at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), following a renovation and technological upgrade. Done with ZainTech, the project equipped the facilities with cutting-edge technology and high-speed connectivity. This initiative builds on Zain's longstanding partnership with PAAET.

GLOBAL 6 NOV

Opera surpasses 100 million monthly PC users in October

Monthly active users of the Opera PC web browser hit around 100 million in October 2026, an increase of 16 percent year-on-year. Opera claims it is the first time monthly PC users have surpassed the 100 million milestone, with 14 million users added from October 2025. The milestone comes amid a strategic shift by Opera to concentrate on what it sees as higher value markets in Europe and North America. Its hypothesis aims to provide a compelling alternative in places where most people rely on pre-installed b

AFRICA 6 NOV

Google launches online digital and AI skills training hub for Africa

Google has launched the 'Skilling Africa with Google' platform, a centralised website and offline-capable mobile app designed to expand access to digital and artificial intelligence training on the continent. The new hub aims to train 3 million people across Africa in AI and digital skills by 2030, building on Google's milestone of training more than 7 million young Africans through earlier foundational programmes. The Skilling App allows access to more than fifteen Google training initiatives, including Hu

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