Tencent Cloud and OmniOps partner to advance enterprise AI in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA 14:27

Tencent Cloud and OmniOps partner to advance enterprise AI in Saudi Arabia

Tencent Cloud has partnered with Saudi sovereign AI infrastructure company OmniOps to offer artificial intelligence services for businesses. They will combine Tencent Cloud's hosting infrastructure and technical expertise with OmniOps' local deployment capabilities and inference technology to support enterprise AI platforms and workloads. Building on Tencent Cloud's enterprise-grade virtual machines, storage and networking services, OmniOps' proprietary inference optimisation engine fine-tunes how models in

Telefonica to cease role as Spain's universal service provider
SPAIN 14:27

Telefonica to cease role as Spain's universal service provider

Spanish telecoms regulator CNMC has approved a draft decree that proposes ending Telefonica's decades-long role as the country's universal service provider. The proposal, prepared by the State Secretariat for Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure, concludes that fixed internet access and fixed telephony services are already widely available through existing market offerings, so it is no longer necessary to designate a specific operator to guarantee their provision. 

Vantage appoints new Chief Information Security Officer
GLOBAL 14:22

Vantage appoints new Chief Information Security Officer

Vantage Data Centers has appointed Dale Drew as Chief Information Security Officer, reporting to Chief Information Officer (CIO) Emily Friedberg. In this role, he will lead the group's global information security operations across North America, the EMEA and Asia-Pacific. He joins Vantage from EchoStar and Dish Network, where he most recently SVP and Chief Information Security Officer for Dish Wireless.

NBI completes main fibre network build in County Clare
IRELAND 14:16

NBI completes main fibre network build in County Clare

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has completed the main National Broadband Plan (NBP) network infrastructure build in County Clare. This is the 15th county across Ireland where NBI has reached this milestone, with the nationwide roll-out due to be completed later in 2026. Supported by a EUR 89 million government investment, the network deployment has covered 14,000 premises across County Clare, of which more than 7,600 are already connected to the network. Overall, the NBP rural full-fibre broadband network

Telecom Egypt approves 2027 budget with low double-digit revenue growth guidance
EGYPT 14:09

Telecom Egypt approves 2027 budget with low double-digit revenue growth guidance

Telecom Egypt's board of directors has approved the company's 2027 budget, issuing key performance indicator (KPI) guidance that projects low double-digit revenue growth and an EBITDA margin in the low-to-mid-forties. The guidance anticipates an in-service capex-to-sales ratio in the mid-twenties and a positive free cash flow to firm (FCFF) to EBITDA ratio estimated in the low-to-mid-forties.

Airtel Africa starts next tranche of share buybacks
AFRICA 14:03

Airtel Africa starts next tranche of share buybacks

Airtel Africa has announced the start of the next tranche of the share buyback programme announced on 22 May. Under the original mandate, the board authorised the repurchase of up to 1.0 percent of Airtel Africa's issued share capital. The first tranche was completed on 28 September and the next phase covers the remaining board authority to repurchase up to 12.03 million ordinary shares, representing 0.33 percent of total issued share capital on 22 May.

Ceragon moves to Q3 net profit on revenues up 12%
GLOBAL 14:02

Ceragon moves to Q3 net profit on revenues up 12%

Ceragon reported strong results for the third quarter, with revenues up nearly 12 percent year-on-year to USD 95.5 million. Its gross margin improved to 36.0 percent from 34.3 a year ago, and the net result was a profit of USD 2.4 million compared to breakeven a year earlier. 

6G networks could add over USD 1 trillion global GDP value by 2040 - GSMA
GLOBAL 13:53

6G networks could add over USD 1 trillion global GDP value by 2040 - GSMA

6G mobile networks could generate a USD 1.24 trillion gain for the global economy in 2040, equivalent to 0.7 percent of global GDP, according to new GSMA research. Manufacturing and financial services are identified as the biggest beneficiaries, with shares in the economic contribution totalling 20 and 19 percent. Construction will account for a 13 percent share, followed by ICT with 12 percent.

Simyo Spain gifts 100GB of festive data
SPAIN 13:52

Simyo Spain gifts 100GB of festive data

Orange Spain's Simyo brand has become the first local operator to kick off its Christmas campaign by offering all new and existing customers a one-off 100GB data bundle to be used over the course of 30 consecutive days during the festive season. The bundle can be activated from 05 November 2025 to 14 January 2026 by both prepay and postpay customers via the Simyo app or their personal area.

Cogent suspends dividend as revenues fall over 4% in Q3
UNITED STATES 13:43

Cogent suspends dividend as revenues fall over 4% in Q3

US operator Cogent Communications has suspended its dividend after reporting a fall in revenues for the third quarter. Service revenues fell 4.4 percent year-on-year to USD 231.2 million, with a 3 percent drop in customer connections over the same period. While Cogent continued to increase its revenues from wavelength services (+57% to USD 16 mln) and IP network traffic was up 14 percent year-on-year, off-net and other legacy service revenues are falling. Adjusted EBITDA was flat year-on-year at USD 73.9 mi

Somali National AI Centre forms academy with Tabaarak ICT Solutions
SOMALIA 13:42

Somali National AI Centre forms academy with Tabaarak ICT Solutions

The Somali National Artificial Intelligence Centre (SNAIC), operating under the Somali National University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tabaarak ICT Solutions to establish an AI Academy. The forms a bridge between higher education and the private sector to accelerate technological innovation. The AI Academy will serve as a hub for continuing education and skills development in artificial intelligence.

Motorola launches Signature 27 premium handset with Qualcomm's flagship chip
GLOBAL 13:38

Motorola launches Signature 27 premium handset with Qualcomm's flagship chip

Motorola has officially launched its Signature 27 smartphone after previewing the flagship device at the Snapdragon Summit in September. The handset features a 7,000 mAh battery, described as 35 percent larger than the original Signature model, and is powered by Qualcomm's premium Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC in an aluminium body measuring 7.99 mm thick.

UGANDA 13:32

Roke Telkom marks 20th anniversary

Roke Telkom has officially launched its Roke@20 campaign, celebrating two decades of innovation, resilience, and impactful contributions to Uganda's telecommunications and ICT sector.

KUWAIT 13:23

Ooredoo Kuwait integrates store front with Weyay Bank app to target young customers

Ooredoo said it is bringing a telecom store to Kuwaiti digital bank Weyay's mobile app. It lets customers browse and purchase Ooredoo connectivity services and devices on a platform that young Kuwaitis already use daily. Weyay clients can pick the latest smartphones, subscribe to Ooredoo's Shababi youth plans, and access telecom services.

PHILIPPINES 13:21

Smart expands 5G network coverage, capacity in Siargao Island

Philippines mobile operator Smart Communications is expanding its 5G coverage and network capacity in Siargao Island, ahead of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event at Cloud 9 in General Luna. The network upgrades are intended to meet the expected mobile traffic during increase the competition, which runs until 10 November and marks the Philippines' first time hosting a stop on the WSL Championship Tour.

MIDDLE EAST 13:14

Huawei runs ICT Competition 2026-27 in Middle East & Central Asia

Huawei has launched the Huawei ICT Competition 2026-2027 in the Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA). The eleventh edition of the annual scheme provides university students and teachers with practical technology skills, fosters innovation and bridges the gap between academia and industry. Details are available from Huawei's ICT Talent portal.

SERBIA 13:11

Big Bang acquires Serbia's Gigatron to create regional electronics retailer

Bidigital Investments, parent company of Slovenia's Big Bang, has agreed to acquire Serbia's Gigatron from founder Vladan Jankovic, pending regulatory approval, Delo.si reported. The merger forms a regional consumer electronics group spanning Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, bringing together over 1,700 employees, 90 physical stores, five e-commerce platforms, and an estimated annual revenue exceeding EUR 550 million. Jankovic will continue to lead Gigatron and become a co-owner of Bid

PORTUGAL 13:08

Apritel study warns low profitability threatens Portuguese telecom investment

An EY-Parthenon study commissioned by Portuguese telecom operator association Apritel reveals that Portugal's telecommunications sector has failed to generate sufficient financial returns or cover its cost of capital since 2020. Despite a 12-fold surge in data traffic between 2015 and 2025, nominal revenues grew by just 5.9 percent (reaching EUR 4.5 billion) while EBIT margins dropped from 14.4 percent to 5.5 percent, creating a EUR 150 million annual investment shortfall compared to pre-pandemic levels, Jo

SPAIN 13:05

CaixaBank extends Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity deal to 2030

CaixaBank announced an expansion of its partnership with cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks to boost its defences against growing threats linked to advanced artificial intelligence. The agreement will now run until 2030 and is part of the Spanish lender's strategic plan, which includes EUR 5 billion of technology investment.

BRAZIL 13:05

Anatel awards small telecom providers for competitive merit

Brazil's telecommunications regulator, Anatel, revealed the winners of the inaugural Anatel Competitive Merit Award, honouring seven compliant, small telecommunications service providers for driving connectivity and fostering market competition across the country. Brisanet was the winner in the mobile service category, while Brasil TecPar took the top honour in the fixed broadband category. The regional fixed broadband award went to AccessNet (Northeast), Future Digital (North), RMS Telecom (South), Netexpa

EUROPE 13:03

Karina Rompa joins Titan OS as business development lead

Titan OS, the developer of the smart TV OS based on Linux, has appointed Karina Rompa as business development lead. Rompa earlier worked at Rakuten TV, as well as Polish operators Vectra, Netia and Play. 

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 13:01

BH Telecom to pay BAM 50 mln record dividend

BH Telecom announced a BAM 50 million dividend payout to shareholders, of which BAM 45 million goes to the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's budget. This is its largest regular annual dividend since 2018. The decision follows a strong 2025 financial performance, generating BAM 566.1 million in revenue and nearly BAM 70 million in net profit.

THAILAND 13:00

True deploys Network Digital Twin for AI-based network management

Thai operator True has deployed AI-powered 'Network Digital Twin' technology to optimize its 5G infrastructure. The operator also reports it is using virtual network mirroring alongside its new True5GX rollout to deliver more resilient connectivity spanning major Thai cities, remote communities, tourist islands, and maritime sea routes.

SLOVAKIA 12:59

Tesco Mobile offers seasonal promo for Clubcard members activating Sim

Slovak MVNO Tesco Mobile introduced a promotional 20 GB bundle for EUR 9, valid for a 30-day period. This discounted price is not limited to just the first activation; clients can access it up to 12 times, until 12 January 2027. To qualify for the discounted price, the customer must purchase a new Datova Topka SIM and activate it while the promotion is active. During the activation, the customer must provide their Tesco Clubcard loyalty card number.

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