Italy's Feder Mobile introduces new plans with up to 300GB for under EUR 10
ITALY 09:17

Italy's Feder Mobile introduces new plans with up to 300GB for under EUR 10

Italian MVNO Feder Mobile has expanded its Flash range with two prepay plans including 250GB and 300GB of data for under EUR 10 a month. The New Flash 250 5G offer comes with 250GB of mobile data at 5G speeds plus unlimited calls and 50 SMS for EUR 9.99 a month, while Flash 300 4G includes 300GB at 4G speeds for the same monthly fee.

Vodafone UK loses 62,000 contract mobile customers in H1
UNITED KINGDOM 09:14

Vodafone UK loses 62,000 contract mobile customers in H1

Vodafone UK generated revenue of EUR 4.86 billion in the six months to September (H1 FY27), up 10.2 percent from EUR 4.41 billion a year earlier; with service revenue up to EUR 4.04 billion, from EUR 3.66 billion. Adjusted EBITDAaL was up 11.3 percent to EUR 984 million, from EUR 884 million a year earlier; with the adjusted EBITDAaL margin up to 20.3 percent, from 20 percent. Service revenue grew 10.3 percent in H1 FY27, with growth of 1.7 percent in Q2 and 20.8 percent in Q1; with organic service revenue

Mauritius Telecom and AWS partner to launch free digital skills and AI training platform
MAURITIUS 08:59

Mauritius Telecom and AWS partner to launch free digital skills and AI training platform

Mauritius Telecom launched the myt Learning Hub Portal, a free online education platform designed to democratize access to artificial intelligence and digital skills for Mauritians. Developed as a joint initiative between Mauritius Telecom and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the platform is expected to help build local technical capacity, foster digital literacy, and accelerate national AI adoption across the country.

Brasil TecPar's Q3 revenue rises 23%
BRAZIL 08:57

Brasil TecPar's Q3 revenue rises 23%

Brazilian regional fixed broadband operator Brasil TecPar reported a 22.7 percent year-over-year increase in Q3 2026 net revenue to BRL 534.7 million, with adjusted EBITDA jumping 36.2 percent to BRL 285.7 million (a 53.4% margin). However, net profit plunged 98.8 percent to BRL 132,000, while net debt rose 10.4 percent to BRL 3.10 billion, though leverage improved quarter-over-quarter from 2.83x to 2.71x net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA.

Danish watchdog refers media outlet complaint to EU over Meta terms for business profiles
DENMARK 08:55

Danish watchdog refers media outlet complaint to EU over Meta terms for business profiles

The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority said it has referred a complaint from Boersen newspaper and Bonnier Publications about Meta's new terms for companies to the European Union competition authority. The Danish watchdog said its provisional view is that the complaint may be relevant in terms of EU competition rules and the EU Digital Markets Regulation.

TIM Brasil to supply 5G network for BYD factory and cars
BRAZIL 08:55

TIM Brasil to supply 5G network for BYD factory and cars

TIM Brasil has partnered with BYD to build a private 4G/5G mobile network across the automaker's 4.6 million m2 industrial complex in Camacari, Bahia, while also providing expanded connectivity for BYD's Brazilian vehicle fleet. Under a B2B2C model where BYD covers connectivity costs, the agreement will optimise factory operations, supply chain logistics, and employee communications, while enhancing remote smartphone features and interactivity for nearly 400,000 electric and hybrid vehicles nationwide. To f

E& Money adds precious metals trading with OGold
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 08:54

E& Money adds precious metals trading with OGold

E& Money and UAE-based precious metals platform OGold announced a partnership at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2026. The collaboration aims to expand access to gold and silver financial products by integrating mobile payment infrastructure with Shariah-compliant precious metals services. The partnership links E& Money's digital payment ecosystem with OGold's precious metals infrastructure to expand access to gold and silver savings products. The collaboration enables users to manage their wealth through everyday

Cirion, Gtd and Telxius ink MoU to protect Chilean subsea cables
CHILE 08:53

Cirion, Gtd and Telxius ink MoU to protect Chilean subsea cables

The Chilean Navy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the companies Cirion, GTD and Telxius to protect subsea telecommunications infrastructure in the Valparaíso region. Under the terms of the MoU, which may be extended to other areas, the signatories committed to setting up permanent communication channels that will allow for timely action in response to incidents, crises or conflicts affecting cables and their landing points in the region.

BT delays Starlink service launch following Ukraine disruption
UNITED KINGDOM 08:51

BT delays Starlink service launch following Ukraine disruption

BT Group is delaying the launch of a Starlink-powered rural connectivity service following recent controversy over battlefield disruptions to the Starlink service in Ukraine, reports the Financial Times. BT CEO Alison Kirkby said the Starlink-powered service was "ready to launch", but BT was "cautious" about how the public will react following recent events in Ukraine. 

Bank of South Sudan and NCA sign MoU to strengthen digital financial infrastructure against cyber threats
SOUTH SUDAN 08:45

Bank of South Sudan and NCA sign MoU to strengthen digital financial infrastructure against cyber threats

Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) and the National Communications Authority (NCA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen regulatory cooperation, cybersecurity, and the security of digital financial services in the country. The agreement aims to bridge institutional gaps by enhancing cooperation on cybersecurity, streamlining information sharing, and jointly securing the country's digital financial infrastructure.

Startimes granted license to enter Angolan pay-TV market
ANGOLA 08:43

Startimes granted license to enter Angolan pay-TV market

The President of Angola has authorised a direct licence grant to Chinese multinational Startimes, allowing the operator to enter Angola's pay-TV market and compete directly with DStv, ZAP, and TV Cabo, Novo Jornal reported. Enacted under the 2026 Strategic Plan on the Licensing Regime for Electronic Communications Operators, the presidential order approves the concession contract to expand content options and stimulate sector growth across the country. Powers have been delegated to the Minister of Telecommu

Vodafone Egypt tests Ericsson scheduler to boost 5G performance
EGYPT 08:42

Vodafone Egypt tests Ericsson scheduler to boost 5G performance

Vodafone Egypt and Ericsson completed a live trial of Ericsson's AI-native Scheduler for Link Adaptation to boost 5G network performance and customer experience. Part of Ericsson's AI in RAN portfolio, the solution enables real-time radio decisions to maintain reliable connectivity in high-demand and high-interference environments. The trial delivered up to a 14 percent gain in spectrum efficiency across Vodafone Egypt's 2600 MHz 5G network, Ericsson said.

SWEDEN 08:41

Telia Sweden picks Capgemini to support technology overhaul and speed up AI adoption

Capgemini said it has been selected by Telia Sweden to help simplify and consolidate its technology while accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence. The aim is to accelerate innovation, improve productivity and enable faster delivery of business value. The news comes about a month after Telia said it expected to reduce its Swedish workforce of around 6,000 by 260 by the end of 2026. 

UNITED KINGDOM 08:40

Northleaf reconsiders Kcom deal amid regulatory uncertainty - report

Canadian private equity company Northleaf Capital Partners is reconsidering plans for a takeover of Hull, UK-based broadband provider Kcom due to regulatory uncertainty, reports The Times newspaper. Northleaf is understood to be having second thoughts about a deal after the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was minded to block Virgin Media O2's takeover of Netomnia. 

BRAZIL 08:38

Eletronet invests BRL 25 mln in new Sao Paulo data centre

Brazil's Eletronet, an Axia Energia subsidiary, has invested BRL 25 million to build ELET1, a new 350-m2 data centre in Sao Paulo scheduled to launch in Q1 2027. Designed to meet rising cloud, AI, and telecommunications demands, the facility will initially offer 0.5 MW of power and space for 90 racks, with plans to scale to 1 MW. ELET1 will host Eletronet's PIX for IX.br Sao Paulo, providing enhanced connectivity and colocation options for ISPs, cloud providers, and hyperscalers.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 08:37

BH Telecom begins phasing out 3G

Bosnia and Herzegovina operator BH Telecom initiated the gradual shutdown of its 3G network in October, reallocating frequencies to enhance the capacity, speed, and stability of its 4G/4G+ services. While most subscribers will experience a seamless transition, the operator recommends updating phone software, enabling automatic network selection (with 2G fallback), and activating certified VoLTE features. Subscribers using SIM cards older than seven years can swap them for modern USIM cards free of charge at

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 08:34

HT completes simplified merger of Pro-Ping and HT Holding

Croatia's HT executed two merger agreements to fully absorb its wholly owned subsidiaries Pro-Ping and HT Holding, transferring all assets and liabilities to HT without liquidation. The transaction follows "simple" merger regulations under Croatian law, meaning approval from HT's General Assembly is unnecessary unless shareholders representing at least 5 percent of share capital request a vote within one month. The acquisition of Pro Ping completes a process that began with a purchase agreement in April and

PORTUGAL 08:33

Meo expands network infrastructure by 40% for Web Summit 2026

Portuguese operator Meo has upgraded its infrastructure at Lisbon's FIL and Meo Arena with 70 kilometers of fibre-optic and network cables ahead of the Web Summit, a 40 percent increase over last year. The operator is the Web Summit's tech partner for the 11th consecutive year. The network is built to handle up to 130,000 concurrent devices, featuring 1,000 Wi-Fi access points, 1,700 antennas, 5G SA coverage, and six redundant 10 Gbps fibre links to support the 70,000 attendees, 2,000 startups, and 900 spea

GLOBAL 08:33

Meta expands global AI age checks on Instagram

Meta announced plans to extend its automated age-estimation technology worldwide this month, placing millions more Instagram users suspected of being teenagers into its Teen Account protections even when they have entered an adult date of birth. The company said the expansion responds to the difficulty of verifying users' ages online and follows earlier trials in markets including the US, Australia, Canada and the UK.

QATAR 08:31

ITU plenipotentiary conference opens in Doha

Global government leaders opened the International Telecommunication Union's Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) in Doha on 9 November. Organized by the ITU and hosted by Qatar through the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), the conference runs through 27 November. During the three-week summit, delegates from the ITU's 194 member states will address critical digital opportunities and challenges, establish the UN agency's strategic vision through 2031, and elect its leadership for the next four ye

MIDDLE EAST 08:29

Ooredoo Group picks Bango for digital subscription bundling

Bango, a global subscription bundling and payments platform, announced a contract with Ooredoo Group to deploy Bango's digital vending machine platform across its markets. The group-level agreement provides Ooredoo operating companies with access to the platform to support subscription bundling across markets serving nearly 150 million customers. The partnership enables operating companies to expand the range of subscription services offered alongside mobile and fixed broadband plans. Across the group, oper

UNITED STATES 08:25

TCL smartphones, tablets now available through BestBuy.com

TCL has announced availability of its smartphones and tablets in the US through BestBuy.com and the Best Buy app. The available devices include NXTpaper smartphones and tablets, TCL Tab models and the TCL T-Pen 2. BestBuy.com will be offering Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions on selected TCL devices from 19-30 November. Mitch Peterson, General Manager of TCL Mobile North America, said it wanted consumers to have access to TCL devices through their preferred retail channel. 

UNITED STATES 08:20

Optimum reaches 800,000 mobile lines

US telco Optimum Communications has reached more than 800,000 mobile lines, just months after reaching 700,000 mobile lines in June 2026. Michael Parker, President of Consumer Services for Optimum, said reaching this milestone was major step forward for the group, and that it remained focused on providing more value for customers. Optimum customers can get bundled broadband and mobile services from USD 60 per month. 

IRELAND 08:15

Revolut Mobile service launches in Ireland

Global fintech Revolut has launched the Revolut Mobile service in Ireland, powered by Gigs. The first 25,000 customers to sign up in Ireland will lock in an introductory price of EUR 9.99 per month for unlimited 5G-ready data, calls and texts, plus 20GB UK/EEA data roaming. The standard price for the eSIM service will be EUR 12.99 per month, on a rolling contract. 

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