DhiraaguPay promotion offers chance to win holiday to Malaysia
MALDIVES 10:32

DhiraaguPay promotion offers chance to win holiday to Malaysia

Maldivian company Dhiraagu Fintech is running a promotion offering customers the chance to win a trip for two to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, by paying their Dhiraagu bills using DhiraaguPay. It runs until 20 January 2027. Every bill payment via DhiraaguPay during the period automatically counts as one lucky draw entry. The prize includes return airfare, hotel accommodation and a tour itinerary arranged by Fathuruverin Travel Agency.

Toshiba wins UKRI commercial quantum networking contract
UNITED KINGDOM 10:25

Toshiba wins UKRI commercial quantum networking contract

Toshiba Europe has won a contract from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) agency to develop commercial quantum networking technologies. The Toshiba project will focus on developing and evaluating prototype technology for long-distance quantum links and networks serving multiple users. The contract was awarded through the Enabling Commercial Quantum Networking competition, and supports the UK's National Quantum Strategy. 

Namibia records 2% drop in Q3 cyber vulnerabilities but 1% rise in cyber events
NAMIBIA 10:25

Namibia records 2% drop in Q3 cyber vulnerabilities but 1% rise in cyber events

The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), operating under the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), recorded 506,143 cyber vulnerabilities and 163,053 cyber events in the third quarter of 2026. NAM-CSIRT said the findings underscore an urgent need for organisations to reinforce their security postures against evolving digital threats. From July to September, detected vulnerabilities dropped by 1.5 percent from the second quarter's total of 513,921 but cyber events edged

Swissto12, Univity announce progress in uniShape programme roadmap
EUROPE 10:12

Swissto12, Univity announce progress in uniShape programme roadmap

European aerospace company Swissto12 has reached a milestone in the ongoing project to deliver a dual-band 5G antenna system to Univity, the VLEO (Very Low Earth Orbit) satellite start-up delivering the uniShape programme backed by French space agency CNES. The programme aims to demonstrate the delivery of end-to-end high-throughput 5G NTN services, including direct-to-device connectivity. In less than a year, Swissto12 has passed the Critical Design Review (CDR) stage for the phased array antennas it is bu

Wingu Africa obtains tier III design certification for Tanzania data centre 2nd stage
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 10:08

Wingu Africa obtains tier III design certification for Tanzania data centre 2nd stage

Wingu Africa has received Uptime Institute Tier III Certification of Design Documents (TCDD) for Phase 2 of its data centre expansion in Dar es Salaam. The certification validates that the design allows planned maintenance to be done without disrupting the redundant power and cooling systems that keep critical IT operations running. Anthony Voscarides, group CEO and co-founder of Wingu Africa, said the certification reflects the meticulous care taken in designing the facility's next phase.

EU initiates talks to extend 'roam like home' to Western Balkans
EASTERN EUROPE 10:08

EU initiates talks to extend 'roam like home' to Western Balkans

The European Commission has officially opened bilateral negotiations to bring Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia into the EU's 'roam like at home' area. Authorised by the Council of the EU in June and anchored to existing Stabilisation and Association Agreements for the countries, the initiative will allow travellers between the EU and the Western Balkans to call, text and use mobile data without incurring extra roaming fees once local regulations are fully alig

UK FTTP coverage reaches 85.5% of premises - Point Topic
UNITED KINGDOM 10:04

UK FTTP coverage reaches 85.5% of premises - Point Topic

UK FTTP coverage reached 85.5 percent of premises at end-Q3 2026, up from 84.5 percent in Q2 2026, according to the latest data from Point Topic. The Openreach FTTP footprint reached 23.5 million UK premises in Q3, up 3 percent from Q2; with Openreach legacy network coverage 6.6 percent to 9.8 million premises. Almost half (47.9%) or 16.2 million UK premises have access to 2+ FTTP networks in Q3, compared to 46.4 percent in Q2; with 4.5 million premises, or 13.1 percent, having access to 3+ networks, up fro

East African Community meeting discusses revised regional roaming rules
AFRICA 09:59

East African Community meeting discusses revised regional roaming rules

The East African Community (EAC) is pushing for the adoption of revised regional roaming regulations to lower the cost of cross-border calls and data services, The Star reported. The proposed Enhanced EAC Regional Roaming Regulation 2026 is currently awaiting approval by the EAC council of ministers. It seeks to overhaul and update the original One Network Area (ONA) framework introduced in 2014, adapting it to shifts in the modern telecoms market and boosting regional digital connectivity.

Half of Spanish internet users accessed AI chatbot in Q2 - study
SPAIN 09:53

Half of Spanish internet users accessed AI chatbot in Q2 - study

Half of Spanish internet users regularly used an artificial intelligence chatbot in the second quarter of 2026, according to the CNMC's Household Panel survey. ChatGPT was by far the most popular service, accessed by 41.3 percent of internet users, ahead of Gemini/Notebook LM at 17.2 percent and Copilot at 7.1 percent.

TIM Brasil powers Rio's 5G video surveillance infrastructure
BRAZIL 09:45

TIM Brasil powers Rio's 5G video surveillance infrastructure

TIM Brasil has partnered with concessionaire Smart Luz to connect approximately 12,000 public lighting cameras across Rio de Janeiro using its 5G network. TIM will strictly supply routers and connectivity, enabling AI-driven analysis to spot anomalies and monitor traffic patterns in real time. To prevent data security breaches, footage will bypass the public internet via a dedicated VPN. Additionally, the project uses network slicing to reserve a private, high-speed band on the 5G network, ensuring continuo

UKE starts work as Digital Services Coordinator
POLAND 09:44

UKE starts work as Digital Services Coordinator

Polish telecommunications regulator UKE has commenced work as the Digital Services Coordinator starting from 06 November. With the entry into force of national legislation implementing the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), mechanisms for the supervision and enforcement of obligations arising from this regulation are now being activated. In the capacity of Digital Services Coordinator, the president of the UKE will be responsible for coordinating the application of the DSA in Poland, overseeing compliance wit

Kenya's Namelok Wireless launches community internet in village in Kajiado county
KENYA 09:42

Kenya's Namelok Wireless launches community internet in village in Kajiado county

Namelok Wireless has deployed a community network in the village of Ewuaso Kedong , expanding its footprint to eleven connected community centres in Kajiado West sub-county in Kenya. Done with the local support of Chief Sayo, the expansion provides internet access to a bustling centre along the floor of the Great Rift Valley escarpment that has long struggled with persistent connectivity and communication barriers. The network provides free high-speed internet to local public primary schools, healthcare cen

NETHERLANDS 09:41

Netherlands government approves AI white paper

The Dutch government has approved its AI vision, based on a proposal from the state secretary for digital economy and sovereignty. The government said the white paper supports a Dutch and European place in AI, with room for development and applications along with control over the consequences for people and society. The focus is on bringing the related knowledge, businesses and infrastructure to critical sectors such as care, energy, food production, security and high-tech industry. 

SWITZERLAND 09:28

Sunrise introduces mobile plan tailoring via AI assistant 'Five' on 17 November

Swiss operator Sunrise will introduce a mobile subscription with sign-up through a customer conversation with an AI assistant called Five on 17 November. Customers can chat with Five to specify their preferred details and based on this information, the assistant assembles a customised mobile plan.

SLOVENIA 09:28

Telekom Slovenije Group outlines financial growth targets for 2027

Telekom Slovenije's supervisory board approved the Group's 2027 Annual Business Plan and financial projections through 2031. Focusing on network optimisation, ICT expansion, and cost efficiency, the company projects EUR 780.6 million in sales revenue, EUR 276.6 million in EBITDA, and EUR 68.1 million in net profit for 2027. That means growth from targets of respectively EUR 737 million, EUR 255.5 million and EUR 60 million this year.

SPAIN 09:26

Starlink Spain cuts prices to record low of under EUR 25/mth

Starlink has reduced the cost of its entry-level 100 Mbps plan to a record low of EUR 24.50 a month from a high of EUR 45 followed the introduction of a dynamic pricing model. The satellite internet division of SpaceX announced last month that it would raise and lower prices based on customer demand and network capacity.

BRAZIL 09:24

Brazil's electrical and electronics industry declines 1.9% through September

Data from IBGE and Abinee shows that Brazil's electrical and electronics sector shrank 1.9 percent from January to September 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, driven primarily by a 5.3 percent drop in the electronics sector. In September 2026 alone, overall industry production fell 1.2 percent month-over-month and 2.6 percent year-over-year. The sharpest single-month declines occurred in communication equipment (-20.8%), electronic components (-15.6%), and audio/video devices (-12.7%), whereas compu

GLOBAL 09:20

Lightera prepares medical device presentation for Dusseldorf event

Lightera will give a presentation on medical device fibre technology at the trade event Compamed 2026. The Furukawa Electric subsidiary's medical market manager Charles Golub will lead the talk. Lightera's portfolio includes fibre-optic cables and assemblies for in vivo laboratory tests, such as optical coherence tomography and photoacoustic imaging, in addition to miniaturised fibres for patient diagnostics and treatments in cardiology, ophthalmology and gastroenterology.

NETHERLANDS 09:19

Bressers named head of Dutch telecom agency from January

Mark Bressers is the new inspector-general at the Dutch digital infrastructure agency RDI. He starts 01 January 2027, replacing Angeline van Dijk, who left in July. Bressers comes from the emissions agency Nea, where he was worked since 2018 in leadership roles. He previously served at the economic affairs ministry, working on reducing the regulatory burden and the digital economy.

UGANDA 09:15

MultiChoice Uganda runs 'Expect More for Less' campaign to publicise DStv package overhaul

MultiChoice Uganda has begun a sales drive under the slogan 'Expect More for Less' campaign, promoting its lower-cost DStv packages. Customers can choose from among the new DStv tiers for diverse budgets and preferences, including DStv Starter for UGX 25,000, DStv Select for UGX 60,000 and DStv Ultimate for UGX 185,000. The company is running nationwide activations, dealer engagements, regional roadshows and consumer outreach programmes to publicise the updated line-up.

EUROPE 09:11

Pure DC agrees USD 1.9 bln in new credit for expansion in Europe, Mideast

Pure Data Centres Group (Pure DC) announced agreements for up to USD 1.88 billion in new financing to support its expansion in Europe and the Middle East. This includes a USD 780 million 'Platform Growth Facility' with a USD 1.1 billion accordion line. Citigroup Global Markets, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Infranity join ABN Amro, Allianz Global Investors, and SMBC in supporting the facility.

EGYPT 09:04

Egyptian investment body GAFI and Oracle partner on tech localisation and training for 150,000 people

Egypt's General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) has partnered with Oracle to train Egyptian entrepreneurs and authority staff in advanced cloud computing technologies, supporting Oracle's plan to upskill 150,000 Egyptians, the Daily News reported. The agreement was finalised at a meeting between GAFI CEO Mohamed Awad and senior Oracle executives, including Waleed Ahmed, country leader and VP of applications and Tamer Gamal, head of technology. Talks focused on expanding cloud computing, artif

ITALY 08:57

WindTre Q3 sales up 2% on higher postpay and energy sales

Italian operator WindTre, launched in 2017 following the merger of Wind and 3 Italia, reported revenues of EUR 946 million in the third quarter of 2026, up 2 percent year on year due mainly to customer growth in its postpay, FWA and energy resale sectors, offsetting reduced wholesale revenue following the termination of an MVNO arrangement. Figures provided by owner CK Hutchison also revealed that WindTre's total margin dipped 1 percent to EUR 723 million, with the operator's capex declining 23 percent year

EUROPE 08:55

CK Hutchison reports return to revenue growth at telecom business in Q3 after UK exit

CK Hutchison reported revenues from its telecom business of EUR 1.893 billion for the third quarter of 2026, up 5 percent from EUR 1.797 billion a year earlier after excluding the 3 UK business sold in July. The figures include the rest of the 3 Group in Europe as well as its Hong Kong operator HKT. The total margin for the period rose 1 percent, to EUR 1.364 billion from EUR 1.353 billion, as lower profits in Italy were offset by growth in other countries.

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