Avatel launches redundancy plan affecting 444 jobs
SPAIN 12:04

Avatel launches redundancy plan affecting 444 jobs

Spanish operator Avatel has opened a collective redundancy process that could affect up to 444 jobs, or 33.5 percent of its 1,325-strong workforce, according to report by Expansion citing trade unions. The company, Spain's fifth-largest operator by customer base, has formally established a negotiating table with unions to begin consultations.

Gulf Bridge, Turk Telekom to explore new international connectivity routes between Gulf, Europe, Asia
GLOBAL 12:03

Gulf Bridge, Turk Telekom to explore new international connectivity routes between Gulf, Europe, Asia

Gulf Bridge International and Turk Telekom International have signed an agreement at Capacity Europe 2026 to explore network interconnection, new international connectivity routes and joint service offerings. The cooperation is designed to connect GBI's subsea and terrestrial network across the Arabian Gulf with TTI's European infrastructure, with a focus on improving connectivity between the Gulf, Europe and Asia. The companies will assess opportunities to integrate network capacity and exchange traffic, w

Geely vehicles outside China to feature built-in Google Automotive Services starting 2027
CHINA 11:52

Geely vehicles outside China to feature built-in Google Automotive Services starting 2027

Geely has announced plans to extend Google Automotive Services across its vehicle brands in overseas markets from the first half of 2027, expanding Google's presence in the automotive software ecosystem beyond existing deployments such as Polestar. Geely will integrate Google Automotive Services into the digital cockpits of eligible vehicles across its passenger vehicle portfolio in overseas markets where Google services are available.

Fibre surpasses 83% of fixed broadband total in Peru
PERU 11:33

Fibre surpasses 83% of fixed broadband total in Peru

The number of active fixed line internet accesses in Peru reached 4.10 million at the end of the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest update from telecom regulator Osiptel. The April to June period saw the number of active fibre-to-the-home accesses in Peru climb 2.6 percent year on year to 3.41 million, equivalent to 83.3 percent of the fixed broadband total, resulting in well over nine in ten users accessing download speeds above 100 Mbps.

Airtel Tanzania partners with Zoom and Sibia Technologies for virtual medical appointments
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 11:32

Airtel Tanzania partners with Zoom and Sibia Technologies for virtual medical appointments

Airtel Tanzania has announced a strategic partnership with Zoom and Sibia Technologies to explore innovative digital solutions aimed at transforming healthcare delivery across the country.

Akamai reports global interest in cloud compute line-up
GLOBAL 11:25

Akamai reports global interest in cloud compute line-up

Akamai has disclosed global sales activity for its cloud computing service offering on the heels of its eye-catching USD 11.6 billion contract with Anthropic. The vendor did not identify any new sign-ups, but did reveal that the bulk of orders came from software and SaaS enterprises, with strong demand for state-of-the-art GPU infrastructure such as Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Server Edition. Anthropic's seven-year agreement aims to fulfil the AI vendor's growing need for CPU workloads, providing access

Noke reaches 500,000 self-storage smart lock deployments using Wirepas mesh connectivity
GLOBAL 11:21

Noke reaches 500,000 self-storage smart lock deployments using Wirepas mesh connectivity

Wirepas has announced that its mesh connectivity now supports 500,000 deployments of Noke smart locks from Janus International Group at self-storage sites worldwide. Janus is a provider of smart access control for the self-storage, commercial and industrial sectors. Wirepas Mesh's decentralised connectivity enables Noke smart locks to operate with no single point of failure and easy commissioning, even in remote locations where cellular or Wi-Fi coverage does not reach.

AMC brings Selekt Light streaming service to Czech Republic and Slovakia
CZECH REPUBLIC 11:18

AMC brings Selekt Light streaming service to Czech Republic and Slovakia

AMC Global Media said that it's bringing the Selekt Light streaming service, replacing the existing offer AMC Mikro, to the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The new service gives viewers access to a diverse selection of content from the AMC Global Media portfolio in one place and across devices. Following the launch of the Selekt platform in Hungary, this marks another step in its expansion across Central Europe. Selekt Light will be available free of charge in both countries following a simple registration pro

New Finnish rules on reporting telecom disruptions take effect in January 2027
FINLAND 10:54

New Finnish rules on reporting telecom disruptions take effect in January 2027

Finnish transport and communications agency Traficom said new rules for reporting telecom disruptions will come into effect on 01 January 2027, replacing regulations from 2020. One major change is that telecommunications operators will be obliged in future to report threats of disruptions that do not yet prevent services from functioning, but which could do so if they worsen. The new rules also specify the threshold for notifying Traficom of cases of sabotage, and update the associated procedures.

Swedish sovereign AI supercomputer Sferical One launches formally
SWEDEN 10:18

Swedish sovereign AI supercomputer Sferical One launches formally

Ericsson says the formal launch of the 'Sferical AI' project's sovereign artificial supercomputer, Sferical One, took place on 15 October. The system has been running since late summer. Ericsson is a founding member of Sferical AI alongside AstraZeneca, Saab, SEB and Wallenberg Investments, with SKF as a strategic partner.

Canal Plus promotes new special offer in France with ad campaign
FRANCE 10:14

Canal Plus promotes new special offer in France with ad campaign

French pay-TV operator Canal Plus announced the launch of an advertising campaign to promote its new 'Cine Series' content bundle, available as a special offer until 09 November. The monthly rate for the package is discounted to EUR 29.99 during the first year and rises to EUR 34.99 after this promotional period, subject to a 24-month contract commitment. Access on two screens simultaneously is among the key benefits, alongside UHD HDR video quality and Dolby Atmos sound. The subscription combines access to

Apax buys out partner Warburg Pincus in Dutch operator Odido
NETHERLANDS 10:13

Apax buys out partner Warburg Pincus in Dutch operator Odido

Private equity group Apax has agreed to buy out its co-shareholder Warburg Pincus in the Dutch telecom operator Odido. They bought the former T-Mobile from Deutsche Telekom in 2022. The takeover follows stalled plans for an IPO of Odido. No financial details of the acquisition were disclosed, and completion of the deal still depends on regulatory and other approvals. Apax said it's committed for the long term to Odido, and will continue to invest in the network, customer experience and digital inclusion pro

URUGUAY 10:11

Spain's Solaria to help build Uruguayan 500 MW data centre campus

Spanish renewable energy and data centre infrastructure company Solaria has reached an agreement with Uruguyan state-owned utility Usinas y Transmisiones Eléctricas (UTE) for the development of a data centre technology campus of up to 500 MW, powered by up to 350 MW of solar photovoltaic generation capacity, under a free trade zone regime. Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi announced the project at an event in Montevideo, describing the total investment of USD 5.7 billion as the largest in the country's histo

SWEDEN 09:59

Glesys sells Stockholm Internet eXchange to KPN subsidiary NL-ix

Glesys has announced the sale of Stockholm Internet eXchange (STHIX) to European internet exchange point (IXP) operator NL-ix, a wholly owned subsidiary of KPN. No financial details were given. The divestment allows Glesys to focus on its core Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) business. Glesys will remain a STHIX customer and infrastructure partner.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:56

5 launches new training scheme; Chief Content Officer steps down

​Skydance-owned UK public service broadcaster 5 has teamed with independent production company Brinkworth to launch a new unscripted TV production training programme. The new 3-year programme will support a total of 12 production trainees, at a rate of two trainees every six months. It will open in early-October 2026 from a new Brinkworth base in Bristol (Brinkworth West).

NORTH AMERICA 09:30

ATIS inks MoU with 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation

North American standards body ATIS has inked an agreement with the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA). Their memorandum of understanding (MoU) envisions cooperation in their respective domains. The partners hope to contribute to the fruition of a globalised ecosystem in industrial wireless communications, with an emphasis on industrial 5G. ATIS's participation is through its subsidiary initiative Next G Alliance (NGA), which aims to shape North America's role in cellular innovatio

COLOMBIA 09:28

Millicom to invest USD 2.7 bln in Tigo Colombia

Millicom Colombia, owner of the Tigo and Movistar brands, plans to invest COP 8.5 trillion (USD 2.7 billion) in Colombia over the next four years, with most of the spending directed at expanding fibre and 5G networks and migrating the Movistar brand to Tigo. The commitment follows Millicom's completion this year of its acquisition of Coltel (operating under the brand name Movistar Colombia) from the Colombian government earlier this year a few months after purchasing a majority stake in the operator from Te

KENYA 09:24

Airtel Money Kenya and ChildFund provide KES 13 mln for deaf school upgrade

Airtel Money Kenya, operating through the Airtel Africa Foundation, has partnered with international child development organisation ChildFund Kenya to launch a KES 12.7 million infrastructure upgrade for the Garissa School for the Deaf.  Airtel Money Kenya acting MD Bonke Michael said the project aims to support every child to realise their potential.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:20

Connexin raises GBP 35 million to expand UK water meter network

Connexin, Hull, UK-based smart technology and telecoms provider, has secured a financing package worth up to GBP 35 million to support the expansion of its smart water meter network in the UK. This includes a GBP 10 million facility from Santander UK, a GBP 5 million revolving trade facility, a GBP 10 million accordion facility, and GBP 10 million of funding from funds managed by Patrizia. 

UNITED STATES 09:16

Ericsson, Verizon complete pre-6G call to assess 7 GHz penetration and coverage

Ericsson has completed a pre-standardisation 6G field trial in partnership with Verizon, with the aim of validating transmitter reach and indoor penetration in the 7 GHz centimetre band. 7 GHz is high on the list of candidates for 6G standardisation as it could deliver on the twin objective of adding bandwidth and wide-area coverage to rollouts.

FRANCE 09:14

Arcep refines cost model to secure economic viability of public-initiative networks

French telecom authority Arcep has published an updated version of its cost reference model for maintaining public-initiative networks in operational condition. A new consultation has been launched to gather feedback on the document. Stakeholders are also invited to comment on a set of guidelines detailing how public initiative networks can recover their operational and maintenance costs from ISPs accessing the fibre infrastructure. This follows two previous consultations carried out by Arcep on the cost mo

MALAWI 09:09

TNM provides MWK 10 mln towards sports writers' association AGM

Telecom Networks Malawi (TNM) has contributed MWK 10 million to support the Sports Writers Association of Malawi (SWAM) annual general meeting from 13-15 November in Salima. TNM chief commercial officer Amon Jere said this reflects the operator's commitment to sports journalism. He also announced plans to introduce media awards and establish a regional media club to enhance professional development, technical proficiency and reporting standards.

GLOBAL 09:07

Dazn signs global broadcasting deal with Guardians League

Global sports streaming platform Dazn has signed a multi-year worldwide free-to-view broadcast agreement with Guardians League, professional franchise surf racing series. The agreement starts with the inaugural Guardians League Oceania Tour in November/December 2027 - with the series available to watch on Dazn worldwide, excluding China, New Zealand and Australia. It will continue into 2028 as the league expands in the US and Americas.

BELGIUM 09:07

Belgian cybersecurity centre receives more incident reports in first 9 months than all of 2025

Belgium's national cybersecurity centre said it has received more notifications of major security incidents in the first nine months of this year than in all of 2025, at 588 compared to 556 last year. In its Q3 report, the CCB called on organisations to strengthen their basic security practices. Compromised systems is the most common type of incident reported this year, with three times as many reports in Q3 as in Q2. Vulnerabilities in popular software programmes and incidents with suppliers are affecting

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