NTT revenue rises 8.7% as global solutions profit falls sharply
JAPAN 05:55

NTT revenue rises 8.7% as global solutions profit falls sharply

NTT reported an 8.7 percent increase in revenue to JPY 7.36 trillion for the six months to 30 September 2026, but operating profit fell 12.2 percent to JPY 830.1 billion. A sharp fall in Global Solutions segment profit outweighed marginal gains in its Integrated ICT and Regional Communications segments. 

SK Telecom swings to net profit in Q3 as operating income surges 1,041%
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:52

SK Telecom swings to net profit in Q3 as operating income surges 1,041%

SK Telecom (SKT) reported a sharp recovery in third-quarter earnings, with operating profit rising 1,041.3 percent YoY to KRW 552.3 billion (USD 411.4 million) and net profit returning to positive territory at KRW 411.8 billion, compared with a loss of KRW 166.7 billion a year earlier. Revenue increased 13.1 percent to KRW 4.497 trillion, supported by growth in the mobile and fixed-line telecommunications businesses and expansion in AI-related activities. Operating profit has remained in the KRW 500 billion

CelcomDigi to provide fibre connectivity at Kulim Hi-Tech Park industrial zone
MALAYSIA 05:51

CelcomDigi to provide fibre connectivity at Kulim Hi-Tech Park industrial zone

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has signed a 15-year contract with Kulim Technology Park Corporation (KTPC), to provide fibre connectivity infrastructure and enterprise services at Industrial Zone Phase 4A (IZP 4A) of Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) in Kedah. CelcomDigi will manage the fibre duct infrastructure within IZP 4A and provide connectivity services to businesses operating in this new industrial area.

CelcomDigi launches 15-day Roaming Pass for Umrah pilgrims
MALAYSIA 05:41

CelcomDigi launches 15-day Roaming Pass for Umrah pilgrims

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has introduced a 15-day Umrah Roaming Pass for customers travelling to Saudi Arabia, offering mobile data and voice services for MYR 100. The Pass includes 100GB of high-speed data, followed by unlimited data at speeds of up to 1 Mbps, unlimited incoming calls from Malaysia and 30 minutes of outgoing calls. The Umrah Roaming Pass covers six countries, namely Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkiye, Oman and Kuwait.

CelcomDigi partners with Huawei to train workforce in AI, 5G, cloud technologies
MALAYSIA 05:11

CelcomDigi partners with Huawei to train workforce in AI, 5G, cloud technologies

Huawei Malaysia and CelcomDigi have signed a 3-year partnership deal to develop digital skills among CelcomDigi employees. Training programmes will focus on AI, data analytics, 5G and cloud technologies.

Chief Telecom to invest TWD 3.3 billion in 16 MW AI data centre in Taiwan
TAIWAN 04:51

Chief Telecom to invest TWD 3.3 billion in 16 MW AI data centre in Taiwan

Taiwanese telecommunications provider Chief Telecom has started the construction of its Huwei AI Data Center in Yunlin County, central Taiwan. Overall investments in the project are expected to reach TWD 3.3 billion. The facility will enter commercial operation in the second half of 2028.

Virgin Media Ireland fined EUR 10,000 for landline number porting failures
IRELAND 3 NOV

Virgin Media Ireland fined EUR 10,000 for landline number porting failures

Virgin Media Ireland has been fined EUR 10,000 by regulator ComReg for fixed-line number porting failures. Between May 2024 and August 2025, an investigation found that the company failed to port and activate landline services within the shortest possible time and/or within one working day of a porting agreement being signed. Customers experienced considerable delays of several weeks in porting their landline numbers to Virgin Media; received temporary landline number service, not on the number they asked t

T-Mobile US appoints new brand transformation, creative ad partners
UNITED STATES 3 NOV

T-Mobile US appoints new brand transformation, creative ad partners

T-Mobile US has launched the next phase of its marketing brand strategy with the appointment of Anomaly as strategic brand transformation partner, and Highdive as lead creative ad agency. The mobile operator will also look to advance AI-powered creative production through the in-house T-Studios. 

Oak Hill Capital buys majority stake in Wyyerd Fiber
UNITED STATES 3 NOV

Oak Hill Capital buys majority stake in Wyyerd Fiber

Global investment group Carlyle has agreed to sell a majority stake in US regional fibre broadband provider Wyyerd Group Holdings for an undisclosed sum to private equity firm Oak Hill Capital. The investment from Oak Hill will support Wyyerd Fiber's network expansion across and outside its existing footprint in Arizona and Southern California. It provides high-speed fibre broadband services to consumer and business customers.

eSIM Go splits B2B, consumer brands into separate businesses
UNITED KINGDOM 3 NOV

eSIM Go splits B2B, consumer brands into separate businesses

eSIM Go, UK-based global digital mobile services, has announced the separation of its premium D2C travel eSIM brand Breeze into a separate, standalone business. Breeze will operate alongside the eSIM Go B2B platform, with the separation enabling each brand to focus fully on its own market and customers. 

US is largest satellite D2D market by volume - Ookla
UNITED STATES 3 NOV

US is largest satellite D2D market by volume - Ookla

Ookla has published new data examining the mobile text and data capabilities of Starlink in the US and other markets. The company currently offers D2D connections in around 22 countries worldwide, with around 22 million monthly mobile users. The data shows that the US was the biggest D2D market by volume in September 2026, accounting for around 41 percent of all D2D usage across tracked markets. This is mainly due to the large number of D2D-capable mobile phones in the US. 

Nokia delivers IP network upgrade for Hotwire Communications
UNITED STATES 3 NOV

Nokia delivers IP network upgrade for Hotwire Communications

Hotwire Communications, US fibre broadband ISP and telecoms company, has selected Nokia to install a new next-generation network in North Carolina. The new IP network will provide Hotwire with an AI fabric-ready foundation to meet rising demand from customers for high-performance connectivity. The simplified network architecture will reduce latency, lower power and cooling requirements, streamline network operations, and boosts application performance.

UNITED STATES 3 NOV

Sparklight Business launches new mobile service

CableOne's Sparklight Business division has launched a new mobile service for small business customers called Sparklight Business Mobile. The service includes unlimited calls and texts, with 5G nationwide coverage across the US. Customers can choose mobile plans by device or employee, with two plan options for different mobile data use levels. Small businesses can manage up to 25 mobile lines through one account.

UNITED KINGDOM 3 NOV

WightFibre reaches over 30,000 connected customers

Isle of Wight-based WightFibre has now connected over 30,000 customers and reached a penetration rate of more than 40 percent across its fibre broadband network footprint. This gives it a market share of around 34 percent on the Isle of Wight. Its Gigabit Island network now reaches 75,000 premises, or 91 percent of all premises on the island; with WightFibre on track to reach 95 percent by March 2028. 

GLOBAL 3 NOV

GSMA estimates storms and floods could cost mobile networks USD 3 billion annually by 2050

The global cost to mobile operators from severe storms and floods could reach USD 3 billion annually by 2050, up from around USD 1.7 billion currently, according to a new GSMA report on climate resiliency. The association has put together a framework for public policy to encourage resilience in mobile networks. These recommendations aim to promote coordination and risk assessments aligned with investment planning to ensure networks are prepared for extreme weather events, power failures, and natural disaste

BELGIUM 3 NOV

Proximus announces annual price increases for January

Proximus announced its annual price increase from January 2027. Most subscriptions will cost EUR 1-3 more each month, while its postpaid mobile plans get bigger data bundles and faster speeds. At the same time the entry-level and unlimited mobile plans will fall in price. The changes apply for both new and existing subscribers, both consumer and business. 

BELGIUM 3 NOV

Starlink

This company profile analyses Starlink, a satellite broadband operator, with a focus on its activities in Belgium. This report contains information on Starlink's current position and strategy, gives an overview of its infrastructure and product portfolio, and looks at the market in which Starlink operates and its competitors. Furthermore, the profile reports on Starlink's marketing activities, including its customer strategy. Lastly the profile contains Telecompaper's SWOT analysis of Starlink.

UKRAINE 3 NOV

Kyivstar reaches over 10 mln VoLTE and VoWi-Fi users

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar said that more than 55 percent of voice traffic on its network is generated via VoLTE and VoWi-Fi technologies, and the number of subscribers actively using them continues to grow. Currently, over 10.3 million of the operator's subscribers use VoLTE, while more than 2.6 million use VoWi-Fi. In Ukraine's largest cities, the share of voice traffic via VoLTE and VoWi-Fi is even higher: in Lviv, it has already exceeded 70 percent, while in Kiev and Odessa, it is approaching that mark

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 3 NOV

DEWA signs contracts with Huawei, Nozomi and Syskey

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed three technology agreements with Huawei, Nozomi Networks, and Syskey Softlabs during the water, energy, technology, and environment exhibition Wetex. The partnerships focus on communications infrastructure, digital substations, cybersecurity, and operational technology (OT) monitoring. The agreements were finalized through Moro Hub, a data centre and digital subsidiary of Digital DEWA. Financial terms and contract durations were not disclosed.

UNITED KINGDOM 3 NOV

Claranet launches new Ransomware Readiness Simulation service

Managed services provider Claranet has launched a new controlled technical assessment service in the UK called Ransomware Readiness Simulation. This will provide customers with proof of how their security controls identify, investigate and respond to selected ransomware activity. This will identify security control gaps and help business/security managers make informed decisions about their organisation's cyber security and resilience.

UNITED KINGDOM 3 NOV

ITV rolls out Green Room freelancer support scheme nationwide

UK broadcaster ITV has announced the nationwide launch of the Green Room initiative to support freelancers between roles, working in partnership with the Film and TV Charity (FTVC). It is looking 50 freelancers to join the new group, more than double the number of people that took part in the first cohort. The scheme will provide freelancers with access to office space, mentors and speakers - expanding its original pilot footprint in London (White City) to Cardiff (Boom Cymru) and Manchester (ITV Studios, S

UNITED KINGDOM 3 NOV

BBC appoints new Director of BBC Nations, new Board members

The BBC has appointed Rhuanedd Richards as Director of BBC Nations, effective immediately. She has been serving as Interim Director of BBC Nations for the last six months and now takes up the position permanently, joining the BBC Executive Committee. She will lead the BBC's operations in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, and BBC Local in England. She replaces Damon Buffini, who stepped down from the BBC Board in June. 

UNITED KINGDOM 3 NOV

NCSC highlights growing threat of AI-enabled cyber attacks

The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that the country could be hit with AI-enabled attacks on critical national infrastructure by 2028. The latest 'State of the Cyber Nation' report warns that exploitation of AI technology by hostile actors will 'highly likely' increase the efficiency and scale of their actions - including ransomware attacks, exploitation of vulnerabilities, and social engineering. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 3 NOV

Megafon launches 5G in flagship shops

Russian operator Megafon said that it has launched 5G services in its flagship shops in Moscow, St  Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. This allows customers to test the 5G network there. Megafon's existing LTE infrastructure became the basis for 5G deployment. Using the technology-neutral principle, the operator launched the new generation of communication on existing frequencies with modernised base stations.

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