Slovenia's HoT starts selling Samsung phones
SLOVENIA 09:32

Slovenia's HoT starts selling Samsung phones

Slovenian MVNO HoT (Hofer Telekom) is broadening its service portfolio to include mobile hardware. The new line-up features Samsung mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches and audio accessories, along with TP-Link modems. No new service contract is required to benefit from the discounted prices, and payments in installments are available through a cooperation with Leanpay. 

Batelco to fit out Bareeq Al Retaj real estate projects with network systems
BAHRAIN 09:26

Batelco to fit out Bareeq Al Retaj real estate projects with network systems

Batelco by Beyon signed an agreement with Bareeq Al Retaj Real Estate Services to serve as the primary technology partner across the developer's current and future real estate projects in Bahrain. Formalized at Gateway Gulf 2026, the agreement creates a joint framework to design and deliver network infrastructure tailored to Bareeq Al Retaj's property portfolio.

Cellnex secures EUR 375 mln EIB loan for 5G rollout
SPAIN 09:26

Cellnex secures EUR 375 mln EIB loan for 5G rollout

Spanish operator Cellnex Telecom, Europe's largest mobile towers company, has agreed a new EUR 375 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fund the rollout of 5G infrastructure in Spain, France, Italy and Portugal. The financing is expected to mobilise total investment of EUR 770 million to expand and improve the coverage and capacity of high-capacity mobile networks in the four countries, said the partners, adding that the project will serve to support Europe's digital transition, competiti

C-Care adopts MTN mobile payments
UGANDA 09:24

C-Care adopts MTN mobile payments

MTN MoMo Uganda partnered with C-Care Uganda to introduce mobile payments across all C-Care facilities, including C-Care IHK. This collaboration allows patients and caregivers to settle medical bills directly through their mobile money wallets. Caregivers, family members, or sponsors can pay a patient's bill directly from their own MTN MoMo accounts, making it easoer to coordinate medical expenses even from afar. For C-Care, the partnership adds a reliable payment channel designed to simplify bill settlemen

Egypt and Uganda ministers discuss ICT cooperation
EGYPT 09:22

Egypt and Uganda ministers discuss ICT cooperation

Egypt's minister of ICT Raafat Hendy has met with Uganda's minister of state for ICT Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo and an accompanying delegation to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in the technology sector. The talks focused on advancing digital transformation, digital capacity building, and innovation, with a key emphasis on leveraging Egypt's expertise to assist Uganda in formulating its national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.

Google scuppers Android TV backdoor used to load malware
GLOBAL 09:20

Google scuppers Android TV backdoor used to load malware

Google says it took legal action against an Android TV original equipment manufacturer (OEM) responsible for distributing a malware backdoor in end-user devices. The action affected Shenzhen-based AI consumer tech vendor Videostrong Technology, whose product portfolio includes a 4K Android TV box with Google Assistant voice command features.

TIM Brasil approves incorporation of I-Systems
BRAZIL 09:19

TIM Brasil approves incorporation of I-Systems

TIM Brasil  approved the incorporation of its wholly-owned fibre infrastructure subsidiary I-Systems. TIM will incorporate I-Systems' entire net equity, appraised at BRL 1.56 billion as of 31 July. Because I-Systems is already a wholly-owned subsidiary, the transaction requires no capital increase, stock issuance, or exchange ratios, and grants no withdrawal rights. Upon completion, I-Systems will be dissolved and succeeded universally by TIM. The merger aims to simplify the TIM Group's corporate structure,

Huawei sponsors AI training for public sector in Zambia
ZAMBIA 09:17

Huawei sponsors AI training for public sector in Zambia

The Smart Zambia Institute, in partnership with Huawei Zambia, launched a five-day AI empowerment training programme for government leaders. The initiative aims to strengthen public-sector capacity to develop and deploy AI solutions in support of Zambia's digital transformation agenda. 

Beyon Solutions wins contract at Gulf Air Group to modernize ICT infrastructure
BAHRAIN 08:56

Beyon Solutions wins contract at Gulf Air Group to modernize ICT infrastructure

Beyon Solutions, a Beyon Group company, announced a contract with Gulf Air Group to execute a comprehensive modernization of the critical ICT infrastructure powering operations at Bahrain International Airport. Announced at Gateway Gulf 2026, the project will enhance the resilience, performance, and security of Gulf Air Group's technology environment through an extensive network and enterprise refresh.

Claro Colombia invests nearly USD 6 mln to expand Amazon connectivity
COLOMBIA 08:56

Claro Colombia invests nearly USD 6 mln to expand Amazon connectivity

Claro Colombia, a subsidiary of America Movil, has invested COP 19 billion (USD 5.9 million) to build a 410-kilometre microwave transmission backbone across the Amazon rainforest, connecting Puerto Carreño, the capital of the eastern department of Vichada, with other towns in the region. The project includes 12 transmission repeater stations, eight powered by solar panels, 11 microwave links and fibre-optic interconnection. It is above all designed to boost 4G coverage and expand mobile internet capacity th

African Union appoints Ghanaian minister to chair ICT committee
AFRICA 08:54

African Union appoints Ghanaian minister to chair ICT committee

Ghana's minister for communication, digital technology, and innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has been confirmed as chair of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Communication and ICT (AU STC-ICT) during its sixth Ordinary Session in Libreville, Gabon. George will serve a two-year term focused on deepening collaboration among AU member states and accelerating Africa's digital transformation agenda.

Orange Jordan extends contract with Jordan Design and Development Bureau
JORDAN 08:53

Orange Jordan extends contract with Jordan Design and Development Bureau

Orange Jordan said it renewed its telecommunications agreement with the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB), an independent military-civilian institution under the Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army. This extends a long-standing partnership for Orange Jordan to serve as a trusted digital supplier. 

SAUDI ARABIA 08:50

Go Telecom awards SAR 185 mln deal to equip Saudi data centre

Saudi operator Etihad Atheeb Telecom, trading as Go Telecom, awarded a SAR 185.9 million contract to Total Technical Triangle Company (3T) to supply and install infrastructure for a cloud artificial intelligence (AI) data centre. Under the twelve-month agreement, 3T, an authorized partner of Dell Technologies, will deploy advanced computing systems equipped with Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs), alongside servers, supporting systems, and technical licenses required for operations.

INDONESIA 08:49

NTT Data launches 12MW Jakarta data centre, IOWN APN-based connectivity service in Indonesia

NTT Data has opened its Jakarta 2 Annex Data Centre dubbed 'JKT2A. The 12MW facility in Indonesia is designed to expand NTT Data's data centre capacity in Asia-Pacific to support demand for cloud, AI and digital infrastructure services across Southeast Asia.

BAHRAIN 08:47

STC Bahrain secures USD 140 mln financing deal with BNP Paribas

STC Bahrain signed a USD 140 million financing facility with the bank BNP Paribas to fund its next phase of expansion. Finalized during the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2026, the deal is structured to accelerate STC Bahrain's network growth, strengthen its digital infrastructure, and reinforce its long-term market position in the country.

BAHRAIN 08:46

Batelco extends partnership with Mazad for refurbished equipment

Batelco by Beyon renewed its partnership agreement with Mazad, Bahrain's digital auction and marketplace platform, during Gateway Gulf 2026. Alongside the signing, both entities highlighted significant milestones achieved through their ongoing collaboration to responsibly manage and repurpose Batelco's decommissioned assets. To date in 2026, the joint initiative has collected more than 100,000 retired assets, including machinery, technical equipment, and scrap materials, from over 1,000 Batelco sites across

RWANDA 08:44

Airtel Rwanda launches 'Airtel IQ' for enterprise communications

Airtel Rwanda has launched Airtel IQ, a cloud-based communications platform as a service (CPaaS) enabling enterprises to embed real-time communications in their existing software applications and workflows. Designed for startups, large corporations and developers across Rwanda, the service provides centralised tools to optimize multi-channel customer engagement. 

GERMANY 08:43

T-Systems strikes partnership with Sparxity to develop energy-efficient AI computing infrastructure

Deutsche Telekom said its subsidiary T-Systems has signed a letter of intent to cooperate with Dresden-based artificial intelligence infrastructure company Sparxity, formerly SpiNNcloud Systems, to develop energy-efficient AI computing infrastructure. Under the agreement, signed at the Digital Summit organised by the German government, Sparxity will provide its sparse-native computing technology and T-Systems its data centre infrastructure and operational know-how.

GREECE 08:36

Telekom Greece adds Disney+ to MagentaTV bundles

MagentaTV, Telekom's pay-TV service in Greece, has added Disney+ to its content offering. The new packages combine MagentaTV and Disney+ under a single subscription, with options to include Netflix. Customers can now subscribe to Disney+ alongside MagentaTV Cinema or MagentaTV Full, with prices starting at EUR 19.90 per month for the MagentaTV Cinema + Disney+ package.

ITALY 08:32

Fastweb cuts price of Casa Ultra fixed broadband to under EUR 30

Fastweb (Fastweb + Vodafone) has launched a lower-cost version of its premium Casa Ultra fibre broadband plan, which is now available for under EUR 30 a month (EUR 29.95) to those with a mobile plan, or EUR 33.95 without. It previously cost EUR 32.95 and EUR 36.95 respectively.

SWEDEN 08:30

Telenor Sweden receives clearances for Bahnhof takeover

Telenor has announced that the Swedish Competition Authority (Konkurrensverket) has approved Telenor Sweden's acquisition of a controlling stake in Bahnhof. The deal received foreign direct investment clearance from the Inspectorate of Strategic Products (Inspektionen foer strategiska produkter or ISP) on 20 October 2026, too. Telenor said the acquisition will help create a stronger challenger in the Swedish telecom and broadband market, enable it to offer a broader service range, and bolster its investment

UNITED STATES 08:22

Roku doubles Q3 EBITDA as revenues grow 24%

Roku maintained strong growth in the third quarter, with revenues up 24 percent year-on-year to USD 1.50 billion. Its advertising and subscriptions revenues both increased 23 percent, supported by increased political advertising ahead of US elections and new Premium subscriptions bundling multiple streaming services with discounts. Device revenue jumped 33 percent to USD 194 million, driven by higher memory prices and the launch of its first Oled TVs in September. The company's adjusted EBITDA more than dou

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 08:15

Mediapro extends Conmebol football broadcast deal to 2030

Spanish broadcaster and sports rights broker Mediapro, which will shortly rebrand as Imagina, said the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has awarded it a new contract to continue producing and distributing the international feed for its tournaments until 2030. The renewal continues a partnership that has remodelled how audiovisual content from the confederation's leading competitions is produced, distributed and managed.

INDIA 08:14

India to introduce AI governance rules for telecom sector

Indian regulator Trai has released draft guidelines on the responsible use of AI in telecommunications networks and the provision of telecom services, seeking feedback from industry stakeholders by 27 November. The proposed guidelines aim to support the implementation of the Indian government's AI Governance Guidelines, published in February 2026, in the telecommunications sector.

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