Telenor says DDoS attacks hit 322 Norwegian firms in first 9 months of 2026 vs 674 in FY 2025
NORWAY 10:23

Telenor says DDoS attacks hit 322 Norwegian firms in first 9 months of 2026 vs 674 in FY 2025

Telenor has verified 322 distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks against Norwegian businesses in the first nine month of 2026, compared with 674 in the whole of 2025. According to the report 'Telenor Digital Security 2026', the most powerful single DDoS attack last year reached 845 Gbps. The average attack size remains stable at around 12 Gbps.

Amazon debuts Prime Video Store in Argentina
ARGENTINA 10:21

Amazon debuts Prime Video Store in Argentina

Amazon has launched Prime Video Store in Argentina, allowing users to rent or buy films and series through individual payments without a Prime Video subscription. By way of a promotional offer, ad-free rentals start at ARS 1,690 (around USD 1.10) until 08 November. The launch extends Amazon's transactional video-on-demand (TVOD) business in Latin America.

Straight Talk Wireless adds new features to plans
UNITED STATES 10:10

Straight Talk Wireless adds new features to plans

Straight Talk Wireless, no-contract budget pre-paid brand of Verizon, is adding new features to its Silver Unlimited, Gold Unlimited and Platinum Unlimited plans, with no increase in prices. The plans cost USD 45, USD 55 and USD 65 per month respectively. All plans now include faster 5G Ultra Wideband (UWB) access (3x faster than standard 5G); enhanced international calling/texting/roaming coverage; and up to 66 percent more mobile hotspot data - 15GB with Silver, 50GB with Gold and unlimited with Platinum.

Telia Sweden offers 'Telia Secure 24/7' MDR service to SMEs
SWEDEN 10:03

Telia Sweden offers 'Telia Secure 24/7' MDR service to SMEs

Telia Sweden has announced the launch of a managed detection and response (MDR) service called 'Telia Secure 24/7' to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with round-the-clock monitoring. Almost one in four mid-sized business has been the target of a security incident in the past year, according to the Telia Digital Index 2026. Fewer than half of small firms have 24-hour security monitoring even though many attacks happening outside office hours.

Wave acquires US broadband provider EarthLink
UNITED STATES 10:01

Wave acquires US broadband provider EarthLink

WaveDivision Capital, private investment company focused on the broadband industry, has announced an agreement to acquire US internet provider EarthLink - supported by the company's management team, Stephens Capital Partners (SCP) and The Pritzker Organisation (TPO). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Atlanta, Georgia-based EarthLink has over 500,000 internet and managed services customers across the US; with its nationwide network able to deliver broadband services to over 68 million homes thr

EverWind plans new AI data centre campus in Nova Scotia
CANADA 09:46

EverWind plans new AI data centre campus in Nova Scotia

EverWind, Nova Scotia-based energy infrastructure group, has announced a CAD 10 billion investment to establish a new data centre campus at its existing Point Tupper industrial site. This includes over CSD 8 billion to develop, build, own and fund the data centre campus; plus a CAD 2 billion investment in new onshore wind power generation in Nova Scotia. The project will support around 2,000 jobs during the construction phase; and 215 permanent jobs once the data centre campus and wind power assets are oper

Peru orders special measures to maintain mobile services in El Niño zones
PERU 09:41

Peru orders special measures to maintain mobile services in El Niño zones

Peruvian telecom regulator Osiptel has introduced temporary measures to preserve access to mobile services in areas affected by the El Niño phenomenon during the 2026-2027 emergency period, particularly where severe flooding poses elevated risks. The provisions apply only in areas covered by declarations of a state of emergency and for the duration of the corresponding emergency period.

MTS Belarus voice AI accelerator draws over 400 participants across 7 cities
BELARUS 09:32

MTS Belarus voice AI accelerator draws over 400 participants across 7 cities

MTS Belarus said that more than 400 participants registered for the qualifying stages of the 'Space CorpAcc with MTS', its business accelerator organised with the High Tech Park and StartUp Space. The programme focuses on developing startup teams that create AI-driven voice agents, preparing their products for pilot testing and eventual launch. The selection process took the form of three-day hackathons held in seven cities across Belarus.

Yettel leads 5G coverage in Serbia
SERBIA 09:30

Yettel leads 5G coverage in Serbia

Telekom Srbija (Mts) holds the largest mobile infrastructure presence in Serbia with 3,589 active base station sites, outstripping A1 Serbia (2,830) and Yettel (2,766), according to a report by Serbian telecom regulator Ratel for the second quarter of 2026. Mts maintains market leadership in total base stations across 4G (3,572), 2G (3,519), and 3G (2,872) networks, alongside a dominant Wi-Fi hotspot footprint of 1,324 locations. Consequently, Mts delivers the highest coverage for 2G and 4G networks, reachi

Ghanaian government gives operators 30 days to resolve network issues in Adaklu
GHANA 09:28

Ghanaian government gives operators 30 days to resolve network issues in Adaklu

Ghanaian ICT minister Samuel Nartey George has given telecommunications providers 30 days to resolve persistent network problems in Adaklu, located in the Volta Region. He gave the directive during an official visit to the Adaklu Traditional Area alongside the district's CEO Jerry Yaw Ameko, as part of a nationwide tour of digital facilities and training centres. George said infrastructure upgrades are under way in thirteen locations, with plans progressing to deploy a new mast in partnership with MTN to bo

Nexfibre declines to offer remedies for Netomnia takeover competition concerns
UNITED KINGDOM 09:27

Nexfibre declines to offer remedies for Netomnia takeover competition concerns

The shareholders of UK wholesale fibre network operator Nexfibre - Liberty Global, Telefonica and InfraVia - have declined to submit a remedies package to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to address the regulator's concerns about Nexfibre's proposed takeover of Netomnia. The Nexfibre shareholders insist that the CMA's interim report is "fundamentally flawed", with its findings based on "counterfactuals that do not reflect the commercial and financial reality of the UK fibre market".

OVHcloud posts 11% revenue increase in fiscal Q4, targets over 10% growth in 2027
GLOBAL 09:21

OVHcloud posts 11% revenue increase in fiscal Q4, targets over 10% growth in 2027

OVHcloud met its financial objectives for the fiscal year ended 31 August, as like-for-like revenue growth improved to 10.5 percent in fiscal Q4 (+6.9% in fiscal Q3). This represents the highest quarterly growth rate of the past two years, with both the Public Cloud and Private Cloud activities supporting this performance (+24.3% and +7.1% respectively). The company generated EUR 300.4 million in the quarter after monthly revenue exceeded the EUR 100 million milestone.

NIGERIA 09:17

Spotify launches audiobooks in Nigeria

Spotify has announced that audiobooks are rolling out to listeners in Nigeria, CommunicationsWeek reported. The launch is part of the platform's global expansion of its audiobook presence to more than 180 countries by the end of 2026. Both Spotify Free and Premium subscribers in Nigeria can purchase Audiobooks+, an add-on offering fifteen hours of listening time per month for NGN 2,300. Usage is calculated based on on active listening time, with hours resetting each billing cycle. For extra listening, users

BAHRAIN 09:10

Zain Bahrain provides contact centre platform to Ithmaar Bank based on OneCX

Zain Bahrain is providing Ithmaar Bank with a contact centre service that uses its OneCX product. The platform combines artificial intelligence (AI), omnichannel communication technologies and dedicated agent support to improve customer service. It will enable Ithmaar Bank to manage customer interactions on different channels to provide a smoother, more consistent and responsive service  for its corporate clients.

SPAIN 09:07

Telefonica and Nos to jointly develop defence connectivity capabilities

Telefonica and Portuguese operator Nos have signed an MoU to jointly develop advanced connectivity, secure communications and digital services for European defence and security applications. The agreement follows a year of cooperation and was signed during REPMUS 26 (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems), an international exercise focused on unmanned maritime systems and emerging technologies.

IRAQ 09:02

Redington becomes Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions server distributor in Iraq

Redington has expanded its longstanding relationship with Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) to become an authorised distributor for Lenovo's server portfolio in Iraq. Redington will enable Iraqi partners to identify opportunities, develop their technical capabilities and take Lenovo ISG products to customers in different industries. The two companies aim to make enterprise server products more accessible to organisations across Iraq.

ARMENIA 08:56

Ucom supports Yerevan conservation symposium

Armenian operator Ucom said it served as a strategic partner of the Yerevan Conservation Symposium 2026. Held under the theme 'Beyond State-Protected Areas' ahead of the UN COP17 conference, the symposium brought together global conservation leaders, representatives of government institutions, international organisations, businesses, and the expert community. The two-day programme featured high-level discussions, expert sessions, and parallel sessions covering legal and institutional frameworks, community-b

EUROPE 08:54

EU opens EUR 11.5 mln subsidy tender to prepare SMEs for Cyber Resilience Act

The European Union has opened a new tender for funding to help small and medium-sized businesses prepare for the Cyber Resilience Act. They can apply for a subsidy worth up to EUR 30,000 for specific activities that strengthen product security and help them reach the new cybersecurity standards. The tender is open until 11 December. 

EUROPE 08:46

Tele2 narrows FY profit growth range after Q3 slowdown

Tele2 has narrowed its forecast range for annual growth in underlying EBITDAaL after a slowdown in the third quarter. The Swedish operator said Q3 revenue rose by 2.16 percent to SEK 7.60 billion, and end-user service revenue increased 2.19 percent to SEK 5.73 billion, driven by growth across all operations. Underlying EBITDAaL fell by 0.34 percent to SEK 3.15 billion and rose 2.84 percent year-on-year on an organic basis, slowing from around 8 percent organic growth in the first half of 2026. 

BULGARIA 08:46

A1 opens pre-orders for iPhone Duo in Bulgaria

A1 Bulgaria has started taking pre-orders for the Apple iPhone Duo. Commercial sales are scheduled for launch on 23 October. The iPhone Duo is available on the local market in Star White and Night Sky color variants.

BRAZIL 08:45

Unifique suspends buyout tender offer following shareholders challenge

Brazilian operator Unifique has suspended the registration process for its public tender offer aimed at delisting the company from the Novo Mercado and converting its registration to Category B after minority shareholders holding over 10 percent of outstanding shares formally requested a new valuation. The group, including prominent investment funds, argues that the proposed offer of BRL 6.00 per share significantly undervalues the company. They contend that the initial assessment contains major flaws, most

SPAIN 08:45

Zegona announces death of COO Samuelson

UK telecommunications investment company Zegona, owner of Vodafone Spain, has announced the unexpected death of its Chief Operating Officer Robert Samuelson. The company's chairman and CEO, Eamonn O'Hare, described Samuelson as "my co-founder, a trusted colleague and, above all, a dear friend," adding that "everyone at Zegona and Vodafone Spain joins me in sending our heartfelt condolences to his family." 

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 08:44

Over third of Croatian telecom customers never switched provider

Over a third (36%) of Croatian consumers have never switched telecom service providers, Poslovni Dnevnik reports from research by the Croatian Regulatory Agency for Network Industries (Hakom). The study focused on pricing and revealed a notable market trend: high-speed fibre-optic plans are sometimes cheaper than older copper network subscriptions, driven by fierce competition among operators investing in modern infrastructure. 

GLOBAL 08:40

Peterson seals enterprise CTO offer at AST SpaceMobile

Derek Peterson has been appointed chief technology officer for enterprise and platforms at D2D satellite operator AST SpaceMobile.  In a social media update, Peterson said he would also take on the CIO and CSO functions, with a remit which spans enterprise IT, platforms, infrastructure, corporate networks and cybersecurity.  He announced the appointment after having attended the Wireless Global Congress event in Vienna, stating he was impressed with rallying momentum around converged satellite, cellular, an

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