Speedtest analysis highlights cable uplink progress in US and Canada
UNITED STATES 15:30

Speedtest analysis highlights cable uplink progress in US and Canada

Ookla has published new research based on Speedtest samples that captures higher uplink speeds at US and Canadian cable operators, indicating steady progress in delivering modernised Docsis splits. In Spectrum markets where a majority of splits have been upgraded, the median upload speed has risen almost elevenfold in the past two years to 223.6 Mbps. The multiple eases to 1.5 to three-fold in markets with mid-split rollouts, while legacy footprints showed little improvement.

Uniti grows Q3 revenues after record fibre expansion
UNITED STATES 15:25

Uniti grows Q3 revenues after record fibre expansion

US operator Uniti reported higher revenues of USD 848 million for the third quarter, up from USD 723 million a year earlier thanks to steady expansion of its fibre network. The company said it had a record number of consumer fibre net additions in the period, at 46,000, while it also set a record for new homes passed with the fibre network, at 162,000. The expanded infrastructure however led to an increase in depreciation and amortisation, leaving the operating loss at USD 43.5 million for the quarter, litt

Over 90% of French B2C postpaid customers out of contract in Q3
FRANCE 15:00

Over 90% of French B2C postpaid customers out of contract in Q3

The mobile market in mainland France saw the share of postpaid residential subscribers on contract-free offers reach a new high of 90.1 percent in September, up 1 percentage point from the year-earlier period. According to telecom regulator Arcep, this rate stood at 81.6 percent when including the B2B market segment, up by half a percentage point year-on-year. Across B2C and B2B subscriptions, postpaid churn increased slightly from 3.4 to 3.5 percent sequentially, while declining marginally from 3.8 percent

Arabsat and Etisalat to launch new DTH service on BADR-8 satellite across MENA
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14:39

Arabsat and Etisalat to launch new DTH service on BADR-8 satellite across MENA

Arabsat and Etisalat UAE finalised an agreement to launch a new Direct-to-Home (DTH) television bouquet on the BADR-8 satellite, broadcast directly from Etisalat's TAS Earth Station hub in Sharjah. Positioned at 26.0 degrees East, the BADR-8 satellite provides broad coverage across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The deal is part of Etisalat's efforts to enhance its regional space business portfolio and expand ground-to-satellite infrastructure capabilities.

CRAN opens applications for NAD 150,000 tech challenge
NAMIBIA 14:36

CRAN opens applications for NAD 150,000 tech challenge

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) announced the second edition of the CRAN Tech Challenge, calling on local innovators to submit technology-driven solutions designed to address real-world challenges and accelerate Namibia's ongoing digital transformation. Applications for the challenge are open until 20 November, and innovators are encouraged to take the opportunity to showcase their concepts and compete for a share of NAD 150,000 in cash prizes.

Zain Kuwait adds Uber offers to customer loyalty programme
KUWAIT 14:33

Zain Kuwait adds Uber offers to customer loyalty programme

Zain Kuwait agreed a partnership with Uber to deliver transportation offers and perks to its subscriber base. Through the collaboration, Uber joins the Zain Perks platform to provide customers with targeted ride promotions across Kuwait. The partnership also integrates specialized benefits with Zain's international roaming plans, extending mobility rewards to customers traveling abroad.

Robustel adds ThingPark LRR to industrial gateways through Netmore partnership
GLOBAL 14:26

Robustel adds ThingPark LRR to industrial gateways through Netmore partnership

Industrial IoT vendor Robustel is teaming up with Netmore to bring the ThinkPark LP-WAN connectivity platform to its networking gateways. Robustel and Netmore will initially validate ThingPark's Long Range Relay (LRR) function for use with Robustel's portfolio, starting with the R1520LG 4G/LTE/LoRa dual-Sim model. Robustel's R1320LGe gateway will be supported from Q4 following its market debut earlier this year, along with the LG5120 smart buildings model.

Rostelecom sells over 55,000 Wi-Fi 6 routers in Moscow
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:25

Rostelecom sells over 55,000 Wi-Fi 6 routers in Moscow

Russian national operator Rostelecom said that it has sold more than 55,000 units of the Wi-Fi 6 router Electra F30AX from its subsidiary Electra in the city and region of Moscow. The router was launched in October 2025. Around 40,000 units of the device were sold in the capital city and 15,000 units in the Moscow region.  

Kazakhstan signs data centre deals with Gaw Capital, Boosteroid, Firebird
KAZAKHSTAN 14:24

Kazakhstan signs data centre deals with Gaw Capital, Boosteroid, Firebird

Kazakhstan has inked preliminary agreements with Gaw Capital, Boosteroid and Firebird to deploy 480 MW of computing capacity, with the potential to expand it to 620 MW, as part of the second phase of the Data Centre Valley project in the Pavlodar region, the government reported. 

Telespazio Brasil partners with Rivada for secure space-based connectivity
BRAZIL 14:23

Telespazio Brasil partners with Rivada for secure space-based connectivity

Telespazio's Brazilian subsidiary, Telespazio Brasil, has partnered with Rivada Space Networks to leverage Rivada's upcoming Outernet, a 600-satellite LEO constellation utilising inter-satellite laser links and onboard routing. Unlike traditional satellite systems that rely on frequent ground connections, the Outernet operates as an gateway-free optical mesh network in space, offering ultra-low latency and enhanced data sovereignty for government and enterprise clients across South and Central America. As p

STC renews partnership with Riyadh Season for sixth consecutive year
SAUDI ARABIA 14:18

STC renews partnership with Riyadh Season for sixth consecutive year

Saudi operato, STC has extended its partnership with Riyadh Season as an official premium partner for the 2026–27 edition. This marks the sixth consecutive year of the group's collaboration with the event, which attracts millions of local and international visitors.

Poland to invest PLN 1.6 bln in national data centre
POLAND 14:17

Poland to invest PLN 1.6 bln in national data centre

A project to build a National Data Processing Centre is implemented by Polish agency NASK in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Affairs. The investment is valued at PLN 1.6 billion. This modern infrastructure will enable the secure processing of data used by public institutions. The investment is expected to strengthen the state's resilience against digital threats while enhancing the security and sovereignty of Poland's digital assets, the ministry said. 

OMAN 14:07

Ooredoo Oman marks National Day with free social data and OMR 1 home internet upgrade

Ooredoo Oman says it is marking National Day (20 November) by providing a free day of unlimited social data and faster home internet for OMR 1 from 03-30 November. The free social data lets customers stay connected with family and friends throughout the celebrations. Fibre home broadband customers can upgrade to speeds of up to 1 Gbps, while 5G Home Internet customers can scale up to speeds of up to 400 Mbps, each for OMR 1.

SLOVAKIA 14:07

Antik offers up to 9 months free in winter promo

Slovak operator Antik introduced a seasonal promotion to customers of other operators connecting to its fixed services. They can use internet and television services free for up to nine months, depending on the duration of the new contracts signed with Antik. The promotion is valid until 28 February.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:06

T2 establishes Mixx as independent brand with standalone app

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, has released a mobile app for its flagship multi-service subscription, Mixx. This marks a key milestone in the development of Mixx as a standalone brand. The service remains accessible to subscribers of any mobile carrier, and the new dedicated app makes managing the subscription more convenient.

BRAZIL 14:05

Brazil approves modernized spectrum use regulation

Anatel's Board of Directors has unanimously approved the new Radio Frequency Spectrum Use Regulation (RUE) to streamline and modernise the management of Brazil's wireless spectrum. The updated framework consolidates existing rules into a flexible, public-interest-focused model. Key highlights include objective parameters for evaluating efficient spectrum use, updated pricing based on Net Present Value (NPV) for authorisation extensions, and options to convert spectrum fees into investment commitments. Addit

ETHIOPIA 14:01

Ethiopian minister urges faster completion of National Cloud Data Centre

Ethiopia is pressing public institutions to consolidate their digital infrastructure under a unified national framework, as innovation and technology minister Frehiwot Tamru called for the accelerated completion of the National Cloud Data Centre. During an inspection of the facility at the ICT Park in Addis Ababa, Tamru said centralised infrastructure will eliminate redundant, capital-intensive investments across government bodies. She reiterated federal directives instructing public institutions to phase o

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 13:58

Miocic named head of Croatian public broadcaster HRT

The Croatian Parliament has appointed long-time broadcaster Drazen Miocic as Director General of Croatian public broadcaster Hrvatska Radio Televizija (HRT) for a five-year term (2026–2031). Having joined HRT in 1994, Miocic has built an extensive career spanning field journalism, war reporting, international correspondence in The Hague, and senior executive management, including roles as Acting Editor-in-Chief of HTV News and Acting Director of Programs. His leadership strategy focuses on expanding indepen

UZBEKISTAN 13:57

Beeline Uzbekistan revenues up 6% in Q3 on smaller subscriber base

Revenues of Beeline Uzbekistan, a subsidiary of Veon Group, grew by 5.7 percent year-on-year to UZS 1.023 trillion in the third quarter of this year supported by pricing actions, higher mobile financial services revenue, bundled device contracts, network infrastructure income and roaming revenue. Growth was partly offset by a lower active subscriber base. Telecom and infrastructure revenues totaled UZS 858.461 billion, up by 4.3 percent supported by higher ARPU, family tariff bundles and growth in network i

GERMANY 13:55

Mtel Germany expands free roaming to over 80 countries

German MVNO mtel Germany has introduced the Worry-Free tariffs that offer seamless international roaming with two dedicated data packages covering over 80 countries. The primary package handles data across the EU, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia, while a secondary package provides up to 30 GB in additional destinations like Turkey, Albania, and North Macedonia. Even after reaching data limits, users stay connected at reduced speeds without extra fees. The plan also features unlim

POLAND 13:54

Poland gets PLN 120 mln in funding to build secure communication channels

The Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs will receive PLN 120 million to build secure communication channels for entities within the National Cybersecurity System (KSC). The ministry will receive the funding from the European Funds for Digital Development (FERC) programme. To secure this funding, the Ministry must formally participate in a call for proposals announced by the Project Centre Digital Poland (CPPC). This is a "non-competitive" call, open only to entities explicitly listed as eligible. 

UKRAINE 13:54

Kyivstar offers YouTube Premium Lite

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar now offers subscriptions to YouTube Premium Lite as part of its tariff lineup. Subscribers can opt for this service to watch most YouTube videos ad-free for UAH 85 per month, or activate it at no extra cost as a "Superpower" feature within selected tariff plans.

OMAN 13:49

Omantel plans to exploit demand for international network capacity

Omantel is leveraging rising demand for international network capacity as cloud providers and telecom carriers seek faster connections and enhanced route redundancy to prevent disruptions during subsea cable failures, the Daily Observer reported. CEO Aladdin Baitfadhil detailed this growth strategy at the Middle East global carrier community meeting in Muscat, an event it hosted alongside its wholesale joint venture, Zain Omantel International. The conference brought together telecom operators, cloud provid

JORDAN 13:40

Jordan secures USD 4 mln World Bank grant to advance AI in public services

The Jordanian government has signed a USD 4.2 million grant agreement with the World Bank to fund the development and testing of artificial intelligence applications in public institutions, alongside expanding the Sanad digital platform to support the business sector, Al Mamlaka reported. The grant is part of extra financing for the youth, technology and jobs project. It will support preparatory activities such as building practical AI products for selected government sectors, conducting feasibility studies

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