Dazn cuts price of annual plans ahead of 'El Clasico'
SPAIN 11:42

Dazn cuts price of annual plans ahead of 'El Clasico'

Sports streaming service Dazn has launched a promotion for its annual subscriptions ahead of the 'El Clasico' match between Barcelona and Real Madrid on 25 October. Under the offer, the annual price for the company's Dazn Futbol plan (with Spanish top-tier La Liga football and several other international domestic tournaments) has been halved from EUR 219.99 to EUR 109.99, with the monthly instalment option available for EUR 9.99 instead of EUR 19.99, with an annual commitment.

Nkom welcomes growing consumer willingness to switch broadband provider
NORWAY 11:41

Nkom welcomes growing consumer willingness to switch broadband provider

Telecoms regulator Nkom has welcomed the news that a record 27 percent of residential customers are considering switching internet provider, according to this year's broadband survey from EPSI. The watchdog has been working to encourage competition for years, and operators finally set up the joint wholesale fibre company Fiberhub in March 2025. Nkom will give a presentation this week at Telecom World in Antwerp concerning the ability to combine more competition and customer choice with affordable prices, in

Mediacom appoints General Manager of Business Services
UNITED STATES 11:24

Mediacom appoints General Manager of Business Services

US broadband provider Mediacom Communications has appointed Wolfgang Lewis as Senior Vice President (SVP) and General Manager of Business Services. He will oversee the operations, sales and strategic of its commercial business - working to drive revenue growth across SMB, Enterprise, Wholesale, National Accounts and Carrier Services. Lewis will report to Toni Murphy, EVP of Operations; and joins from Comcast, where he most recently led  national enterprise field sales operations for Comcast Business. 

Starz agrees new carriage agreement with Verizon
UNITED STATES 11:14

Starz agrees new carriage agreement with Verizon

US pay-TV network and streaming service Starz, owned by Lionsgate subsidiary Starz Entertainment, has reached a new distribution agreement with Verizon. This will see all Starz channels, Starz On Demand and the Starz app return to Verizon customers through Verizon Fios. Alisan Hoffman, Starz Networks president, said the broadcaster was pleased to reach a "mutually beneficial agreement" with Verizon; and that it remained committed to delivering distinctive programmes for women and under-represented audiences

Fiberklaar starts fibre roll-out in Dilbeek
BELGIUM 11:09

Fiberklaar starts fibre roll-out in Dilbeek

Belgian operator Fiberklaar, part of the Proximus group, announced it's started the FTTH network build in Dilbeek, a suburb to the west of Brussels. Circet Infra Fiber is contractor on the project to connect around 19,000 addresses. Once completed the fibre network will be managed by Fiberklaar and open to any service provider. 

Speedcast provides satellite connectivity for global shipping group
GLOBAL 11:07

Speedcast provides satellite connectivity for global shipping group

Speedcast and Soya IT Marine Solutions have upgraded digital connectivity on 41 roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels for Wallenius Wilhelmsen, global shipping and logistics group. Speedcast was selected by Soya IT Marine Solutions to provide a global WAN, Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb dual-LEO solutions, Iridium Certus and LTE-based back-up service for the RoRo fleet.

Elisa and media group Keskisuomalainen trial provincial digital inclusion scheme
FINLAND 10:58

Elisa and media group Keskisuomalainen trial provincial digital inclusion scheme

Elisa has announced a project with Finnish media group Keskisuomalainen and the Finnish Villages Association (Suomen Kylat) to counter digital exclusion among provincial residents who may lack digital skills at a time when more and more everyday services are moving online. Elisa and the media company have developed a product that combines a digital news service, a device, a network connection, and support for implementation and use. They have been trialing it at village events this month to let local people

DirecTV adds four sports channels to MyFree DirecTV service
UNITED STATES 10:58

DirecTV adds four sports channels to MyFree DirecTV service

DirecTV has partnered with global FAST operator C15 Studio to add four new premium sports channels to the MyFree DirecTV service. These are C15's F1 Channel, DP World Tour, MotoGP Channel and the Yahoo! Sports Network. This takes the total number of MyFree DirecTV sports channels to 43, accounting for over 25 percent of the MyFree DirecTV channel line-up. 

T-Mobile Poland wins PLN 61 mln tender at Government Administration Service Centre
POLAND 10:56

T-Mobile Poland wins PLN 61 mln tender at Government Administration Service Centre

T-Mobile Poland has won a tender at the Government Administration Service Centre (COAR) to provide mobile telephony services, including the supply of end-user devices and SIMs for state administration entities. The contract is valued at PLN 61.33 million. The scope of the procurement included mobile voice, SMS, and MMS services, as well as internet access via LTE and 5G, along with the provision of SIMs, handsets, modems, and device maintenance services.

Toshiba debuts unified portfolio for quantum secure networks
GLOBAL 10:55

Toshiba debuts unified portfolio for quantum secure networks

Toshiba is launching a quantum-safe networking ecosystem that brings interoperable hardware into a unified, quantum-secure architecture that scales up to protect large networking infrastructures. Toshiba's Quantum-Safe Networking (QSN) Platform helps secure critical routes for data transport and communication from attacks by future quantum machines and the risk of 'decrypt later' eavesdropping attempts. The product is pitched to operators of network and data centre infrastructure serving businesses and publ

Telus launches new advanced scam protection powered by Norton
CANADA 10:53

Telus launches new advanced scam protection powered by Norton

Canadian telecoms operator Telus has partnered with Norton to launch advanced scam protection across e-mails, calls and texts. Telus Scam Protection powered by Norton is included with new Telus mobility data plans at no extra cost, and built directly into the My Telus app. It can be activated once to work in the background to protect customers from scam calls and suspicious messages on their mobile phones. Existing customers can access Telus Scam Protection by subscribing to an eligible mobility plan, or ke

Eutelsat Network Solutions secures CMMC Level 2 certification
UNITED STATES 10:44

Eutelsat Network Solutions secures CMMC Level 2 certification

Eutelsat Network Solutions, US subsidiary of satellite operator Eutelsat serving the US government and allied partners, has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. This was awarded by a independent C3PAO accredited to carry out formal Level 2 CMMC audits for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors; and shows its ongoing commitment and investment to resilience, security and trust across its satellite connectivity offering.

SWEDEN 10:36

Sweden's PTS accepts English documentation in market surveillance cases from November

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS says that from 01 November, companies will be allowed to submit certain information to the watchdog in either English or Swedish. The change affect business such as manufacturers, importers and distributors. The amended rules let businesses use documentation in English in market surveillance cases, cutting the need for translations and aligning procedures with the way that companies operate in the EU's internal market.

IRELAND 10:33

Eir launches upgraded TV service in Ireland

Eir has announced the launch of the upgraded eir TV service in Ireland, giving eligible fibre broadband customers access to live TV, streaming services and thousands of entertainment apps. The new eir TV service costs EUR 14.99 per month and is powered by a next-generation Android TV box - which supports 4K UHD, Dolby Vision, Dolby Audio, and integrated Google Assistant, voice search and direct app shortcuts.

GLOBAL 10:27

Mplify names testing partner for SASE validation scheme

Mplify announced that SecureIQLab will serve as the sole accredited testing and certification partner for its SASE validation platform. The Mplify SASE certification programme was introduced in a pilot phase in October 2023. SecureIQLab describes itself as an independent, third-party provider of cybersecurity validation and advisory services. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company specialises in enterprise cloud security tests in areas such as web application firewalls, software APIs, and AI security s

UNITED KINGDOM 10:26

UKTV adds eight new channels to FAST offering

UKTV, BBC-owned multi-channel broadcaster, is adding eight new channels to its Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) offering, taking the total number of FAST channels to 12. The new channels are Antiques Roadshow on U, Bargain Hunt on U, Casualty On U, DIY SOS on U, EastEnders on U, Gardeners' World on U, Holby City on U, and Top Gear on U.

CARIBBEAN 10:23

Claro Caribbean and CentAm revenues up 9% in Q3, nears 27 mln mobile subs

America Movil's Claro units in the Caribbean reported an 8.5 percent annual rise in revenues to USD 1.3 billion in the third quarter of 2026, up from 7.6 percent in Q2. Service revenues also climbed, by 8.6 percent year on year to USD 1.2 billion, while EBITDA for the Caribbean region came to USD 602 million, up 15.7 percent year on year, with the margin increasing 2.9 percent to 45.7 percent of sales.

NORWAY 10:23

Telenor AI Factory selects F5 BIG-UP Next for Kubernetes as service plane for sovereign AI infrastructure

F5 says that Telenor AI Factory has picked F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes as an artificial intelligence service plane for its Nvidia-powered sovereign AI infrastructure. Telenor AI Factory combines Telenor's national infrastructure and connectivity with Nvidia-powered AI infrastructure and F5's intelligent traffic management, security and governance capabilities. Telenor will apply F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes in the AI service path.

NETHERLANDS 10:22

Photon Bridge raises EUR 10 mln to scale up optical chip production

Dutch startup Photon Bridge has raised EUR 10 million to develop a new generation of optical lasers able to support the demands of AI computing. The round was led by new investors the Amadeus APEX Technology Fund and 360 Capital, with existing investors Innovation Industries, Faber and the Brabant Development Agency (BOM) also increasing their investment.

CHILE 10:06

Claro Southern Cone revenues up 10% in Q3, adds 151K mobile subs

America Movil's Claro-branded units in its Southern Cone reporting region (Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay) posted total revenues up 9.7 percent year on year to CLP 368.5 billion in the third quarter of 2026, with the mobile and fixed broadband segments offsetting lower pay-TV and fixed voice sales. Service revenues rose 5.5 percent year on year to CLP 305.1 billion, while EBITDA for the region came to CLP 88.8 billion, down 3.0 percent year on year, with the margin falling 3.3 percentage points to 24.1 percent

NORWAY 10:04

Nkom annual risk and vulnerability report highlights data centre sector as needing improvement

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom has published its annual risk and vulnerability report and says improving data centre security is particularly important. The 'NkomROS 2026' (Risiko- og sarbarhetsanalyse) report says more and more critical services depend on Norway's data centres and that cyber threats are the most serious danger to the country's digital infrastructure.

OMAN 09:59

Oman's TRA launches public consultation on workplace environment guidelines

Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) launched a public consultation on the proposed spatial environment guidelines for organisations operating in the telecommunications sector. The consultation seeks industry feedback to refine the guidelines, ensuring they align with the operational realities of telecom workplaces while addressing physical work environment requirements and their broader organizational impact.

FRANCE 09:57

SFR leads French rivals in nPerf's 5G coverage study

SFR recorded the highest 5G coverage rate among French mobile networks, according to the latest benchmark study compiled by internet speed-test specialist nPerf. The operator achieved an overall score of 72.8 based on measurements collected between 01 September 2025 and 31 August 2026, narrowly ahead of Bouygues Telecom with a score of 72.3. The study used real-world data recorded by the nPerf app on Android devices across mainland France, combining coverage of people on the move with coverage of the countr

JAPAN 09:57

Qualcomm to add Japanese V2X frequency to Snapdragon auto chips

Qualcomm said it plans to achieve near-global support for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) spectrum allocations in its cellular V2X chipsets. The programme sees support introduced for the 760 MHz ARIB-T109 band used in Japanese V2X applications, augmenting the currently supported 5.9 GHz ITS frequency used elsewhere. Major markets including the US, EU, China and India are coalescing around 5.9 GHz V2X allocations. Qualcomm said Japanese compliance would reduce the need for region-locked hardware and could potent

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