Sangoma US for Hospitality integrates with Jazzware platform
NORTH AMERICA 15:16

Sangoma US for Hospitality integrates with Jazzware platform

Sangoma Technologies, communications-as-a-service (CaaS) provider, has announced an integration between the Sangoma UC for Hospitality communications platform and Jazzware, provider of hospitality communications and guest experience software. The partnership strengthens Sangoma's presence in the hospitality market by supporting direct interoperability between its comms platform and hotel Property Management Systems (PMS) through the Jazzware integration platform. 

Uztelecom receives credit rating upgrade at Fitch
UZBEKISTAN 15:15

Uztelecom receives credit rating upgrade at Fitch

Uzbekistan national operator Uztelecom said that Fitch Ratings upgraded the Standalone Credit Profile (SCP) of Uztelecom from BB− to BB. Additionally, the company's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) has been affirmed at BB with a Positive outlook. The upgrade to the SCP further strengthens the company's position in international financial markets and expands its capacity to secure financial resources for the development of its operations.

Cetin contributes to open RAN project at Nato Dibax
CZECH REPUBLIC 15:13

Cetin contributes to open RAN project at Nato Dibax

Czech operator Cetin said that it participated alongside Oran Development Company (ODC) and Booz Allen in Nato's Digital Backbone Experimentation 2026 (Dibax), contributing an integrated communications and sensing capability combining commercial and deployable 5G infrastructure, AI-enabled Open RAN technology and passive radar sensing applications. The experimentation, organised by Nato Allied Command Transformation, brought together 22 allied nations and more than 60 industry partners in Latvia. 

Plustelka scales back subscription sales
SLOVAKIA 15:10

Plustelka scales back subscription sales

Slovak TV service Plustelka, run by the operator Towercom, continues to gradually scale back its operations, reports Zive.sk. According to a new notice, Plustelka subscriptions can now only be extended until the end November. This marks another step in the gradual phasing out of the pay-TV service delivered via antenna under the Plustelka brand. The operator intends to transition existing customers to the "4ka TV via antenna" service.

T-Mobile Czechia launches T-Cash Register app for mobile POS
CZECH REPUBLIC 15:09

T-Mobile Czechia launches T-Cash Register app for mobile POS

T-Mobile Czech Republic has launched the T-Cash Register, a mobile app for Android and iOS that functions as a full point-of-sale (POS) system. It allows users to issue receipts, accept various payment types, and manage business operations directly from a phone or tablet. The solution meets the requirements of the EET 2.0 (electronic sales recording) system and is designed for small entrepreneurs and businesses, regardless of whether they use other T-Mobile services.

Cogeco expands low-cost internet brand to Florida, South Carolina
UNITED STATES 15:04

Cogeco expands low-cost internet brand to Florida, South Carolina

Cogeco Communications-owned ISP Welo has announced the launch of broadband services in South Carolina and Florida, including in the Greater Miami area. Cogeco previously launched the low-cost brand in Ohio, New Hampshire and Connecticut. To celebrate the expansion, welo is offering three high-speed packages with exclusive lifetime pricing - 300 Mbps for USD 30, 600 Mbps for USD 35, and 1 Gbps for USD 40 per month.

Hungarian authorities arrest SMS phishing fraudster
HUNGARY 15:01

Hungarian authorities arrest SMS phishing fraudster

Hungary's National Bureau of Investigation (NNI) has detained a 27-year-old Chinese national for conducting an "SMS Blaster" phishing scheme using a mobile, car-mounted fake base station (Fake eNB) that disrupted Yettel Hungary's network, HWSW reported. The suspect operated the rogue radio frequency equipment from a moving vehicle, intercepting nearby mobile devices to send mass phishing text messages falsely claiming to be police notifications of traffic violations in Budapest. Victims were directed to mal

Yettel Serbia advances green initiatives in 2025
SERBIA 14:58

Yettel Serbia advances green initiatives in 2025

Yettel Serbia has published its 2025 Sustainable Business Report, which reveals that the operator powered 100 percent of its facilities and mobile network with renewable electricity. It has also surpassed 2 million recycled devices since 2021, earning it  the "Green Step of the Year" award, with a new target of 2.7 million by 2027. Over 1.4 million customers or more than 80 percent of its subscribers have adopted e-billing, while its "Eco Bonus" initiative has facilitated the collection of over 2,035 tons o

BWS IoT to launch hybrid satellite tracking module by 2027
BRAZIL 14:55

BWS IoT to launch hybrid satellite tracking module by 2027

Internet of Things developer BWS IoT has announced plans to introduce a hybrid satellite-connected sensor module by 2027, presenting its roadmap at the Movecomm 2026 conference. The updated Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) project expands on BWS's original LEO-only approach by incorporating both Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary (GEO) satellite capabilities via an RS-232 expansion port on its trackers. Supported by partnerships with satellite vendors such as Skylo, the serviceaims to guarantee connectivi

ITV plans additional cost savings in Q4 on lower ad revenue
UNITED KINGDOM 14:55

ITV plans additional cost savings in Q4 on lower ad revenue

UK broadcaster ITV has reported revenue of GBP 2.76 billion for the first nine months of 2026, down 1 percent or GBP 33 million from GBP 2.80 billion a year earlier; with ITV Studios revenue down 1 percent or GBP 18 million to GBP 1.33 billion, from GBP 1.35 billion; and Media & Entertainment (M&E) revenue down 1 percent or GBP 15 million to GBP 1.43 billion, from GBP 1.44 billion.

Disney+ introduces ad-supported tier in Austria
AUSTRIA 14:51

Disney+ introduces ad-supported tier in Austria

Disney+ has introduced an advertising-supported tier in Austria. The new Standard subscription with advertisements costs EUR 6.99 per month. The existing Standard subscription without ads costs EUR 10.99 per month, while the Premium subscription without ads costs EUR 15.99 per month.

Radcom sales slide 24% in Q3
GLOBAL 14:44

Radcom sales slide 24% in Q3

Third-quarter revenues at telecom assurance vendor Radcom fell 23.6 percent year-on-year to USD 14 million, and were also 19.4 percent lower sequentially, the company has announced. Radcom recorded a GAAP operating loss of USD 893,000, reflecting a 27.1 percent slump in the underlying gross profit due to weaker sales. Thanks to a small increase in net financial income, Radcom reported a marginal net profit of USD 441,000, reduced from USD 3.5 million year-on-year.

UNITED KINGDOM 14:41

Virgin Media O2 sees record broadband traffic for GTA VI pre-load

Virgin Media O2 has registered record broadband network traffic as gamers pre-loaded he new GTA VI game ahead of its launch on 19 November. The daily data volume on Tuesday 10 November surpassed the previous record set by recent launch of Fortnite Chapter 7 Mini Season by 4 percent. Peak broadband traffic also beat the previous record, set during the Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid, by 3.8 percent. 

GERMANY 14:41

Vodafone Germany offers tariff discounts and extra data for 'Black Weeks' sign-ups by end-November

Vodafone Germany is offering tariff discounts and extra data to new customers signing a contract by 30 November, as part of its Black Weeks promotions. The operator is offering its Mobil XL plan, which supplies unlimited data, for EUR 34.95 instead of EUR 79.95 monthly under the deal. The GigaMobil Young XL costs EUR 29.99 instead of EUR 69.99 monthly, and the FamilyCard XL Unlimited is available at EUR 14.95 instead of EUR 39.99.

FRANCE 14:34

Free Mobile to merge with sister company Free on 01 December

French operator Free Mobile, part of the Iliad group, will be legally absorbed by sister company Free on 01 December, according to a message sent by Free Mobile to its subscriber base. As reported by Zdnet, this communication campaign is necessary to inform the operator's mobile customers, whose number reached 15.8 million in Q2, that their personal data will be transferred to Free automatically, with no action required by users. "This transfer is based on the legitimate interest of both companies in ensuri

GLOBAL 14:26

Aviat generates interest in former 4RF industrial assets amid Q1 sales slump

Aviat Networks has reported a 75 percent rise in quarterly bookings to more than USD 150 million in its first fiscal quarter to 02 October, bringing its book-to-bill ratio above 1.5 amid sluggish sales for the period. Orders of Aviat's industrial-grade wireless transport radios marketed under the Aprisa brand were particularly strong, rising 61 percent annually. Aviat said Aprisa bookings largely stemmed from North American customers. The brand was acquired in 2024 through Aviat's purchase of New Zealand in

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 14:18

Mediapro to produce over 200 NBA games with Prime Video

Spanish broadcaster and sports rights broker Mediapro, which will shortly rebrand as Imagina, will help to produce more than 200 NBA games for Prime Video in Spain and Spanish-speaking markets across the Americas, including the US, during the 2026-27 season. The deal extends the companies' audiovisual production partnership, which begun last year.

EGYPT 14:11

Hytera and Orascom Services sign MoU at Cairo ICT 2026

Hytera Communications has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Orascom Services during Cairo ICT 2026 to advance critical communication deployments across Egypt. Aligning with the exhibition's theme, AI in Action, Hytera also showcased its latest artificial intelligence and resilient communication services for the public safety and industrial sectors. The MoU combines Hytera's convergent communication technology with Orascom Services' local system integration expertise to support modernising coms

OMAN 13:59

Ooredoo Oman starts offering Hala Manzili prepaid 5G home internet

Ooredoo Oman has announced the launch of Hala Manzili, bringing contract-free prepaid 5G home internet to the market starting from OMR 25 plus 5 percent VAT for 250 GB per month at up to 50 Mbps. A service providing 500 GB costs OMR 27. There are also bolt-on packages available of 100 GB (OMR 5), 250 GB (OMR 10) and 500 GB (OMR 15).

TURKEY 13:48

Turk Telekom starts construction of 300 MWp solar power plant in Malatya

Turk Telekom held the groundbreaking ceremony for a 300 MWp solar power plant (SPP) in Malatya, Turkiye, as part of its programme to increase the share of renewable energy in its electricity consumption. The ceremony took place during the COP31 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Antalya, with a live 5G connection between the event venue and the project site in Malatya.

CHINA 13:39

China Mobile adds 3 million mobile subscribers in Q3 as IoT connections decline

China Mobile posted net additions of 3 million mobile customers in the third quarter of 2026. The operator ended September with 1.014 billion mobile customers, of which 702.2 million were 5G network users, up 15.54 million quarter-on-quarter.

ITALY 13:32

Italy industrial output climbs 1.2% in September

Italy's industrial production rose 1.2 percent in September compared to the previous month, when it fell 1.3 percent, according to the latest data from national statistics agency Istat. A growth in capital goods (+1.3%) and intermediate goods (+1.2%) offset declines in consumer goods (-0.2%) and energy (-1.4%).

PHILIPPINES 13:27

Smart integrates National ID authentication into SIM registration process

Philippines operator Smart Communications has integrated the Philippine Statistics Authority's (PSA) National ID Authentication Services (NIDAS) into its SIM registration process. The integration enables Smart to verify subscriber details against the national identification registry through the PSA's National ID eVerify platform. The service is available to Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers and is expected to boost the accuracy of subscriber records and reduce identity fraud.

EGYPT 13:26

Telecom Egypt and eFinance Investment sign MoU to offer digital services to public sector and enterprises

Telecom Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with eFinance Investment Group to explore strategic in ICT digital transformation and digital services for public organisations, enterprises and institutions. Telecom Egypt managing director and CEO Tamer El Mahdi said the MoU lets his company merge its advanced cloud computing, cyber-secured data centre capabilities and enterprise digital services with eFinance's expertise in operating critical financial and digital systems. The cooperation will

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