XLSmart opens three XL Centres in Makassar, targets 16 outlets in South Sulawesi province
INDONESIA 03:51

XLSmart opens three XL Centres in Makassar, targets 16 outlets in South Sulawesi province

Indonesian operator XLSmart has opened three new XL Centres in Makassar, South Sulawesi province, expanding its customer service network as it deploys mobile and fixed broadband services in the region. The new outlets are located on Jipang Raya, Gunung Latimojong and Goa Ria.

XLSmart expands 5G network in Bandung with more than 1,000 5G BTS
INDONESIA 03:02

XLSmart expands 5G network in Bandung with more than 1,000 5G BTS

Indonesian operator XLSmart reports it has deployed more than 1,000 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) in Bandung city, West Java, as part of its nationwide network expansion. The company aims to extend 5G coverage to between 88 and 101 cities and regencies by end-2026, up from 50 currently.

Axiata executive Thomas Hundt replaces Vivek Sood on XLSmart board of commissioners
INDONESIA 02:48

Axiata executive Thomas Hundt replaces Vivek Sood on XLSmart board of commissioners

Indonesian operator XLSmart has appointed Thomas Hundt to its board of commissioners, replacing Vivek Sood, following a shareholder meeting on 12 October. Shareholders approved Sood's resignation, effective at the close of the meeting.

VATM urges shift to margin-squeeze tests based on price-sensitive customers
GERMANY 13 OKT

VATM urges shift to margin-squeeze tests based on price-sensitive customers

German industry group VATM is urging the Federal Network Agency (Bundenetzagentur) to shift to margin-squeeze tests based on price-sensitive customers in order to guarantee fair competition among broadband providers. The Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) regularly conducts analyses regarding so-called replicability, looking at whether competitors of Deutsche Telekom can offer the same products on its network at an acceptable margin. These analyses are based on a fictive "average customer". An analysis conduct

Dutch govt upholds veto on Solvinity sale to Kyndryl after owner's appeal
NETHERLANDS 13 OKT

Dutch govt upholds veto on Solvinity sale to Kyndryl after owner's appeal

The Dutch government has rejected an appeal from the IT provider Solvinity and its owner Host Lux against the state's decision to block the agreed sale of Solvinity to Kyndryl. State secretary Willemijn Aerdts said the case was reviewed again following the appeal filed in June, and even with additional research, the conclusion was the same: the takeover should not be allowed to proceed, in the name of the public interest as outlined in telecoms law.

Colt, partners complete HCF proof of concept on London network
GLOBAL 13 OKT

Colt, partners complete HCF proof of concept on London network

Colt Technology Services has completed a Hollow Core Fibre (HCF) proof of concept with partners Network Planning Solutions (NPS) and Relativity Networks. The deployment connects two Colt network locations in central London - using ChronoCore HCF from Relativity Networks within the Colt network, with NPS handling installation and validation. The live deployment is an important step toward making the ChronoCore HCF technology available to customers with intensive AI, cloud and data workloads.

KPN works with Dutch banks on new digital ID app MyCheck
NETHERLANDS 13 OKT

KPN works with Dutch banks on new digital ID app MyCheck

Dutch telecom operator KPN announced it is developing a new method to verify customer identity. Called MyCheck, the app is developed by a coalition made up of KPN, Deloitte and some of the biggest financial services providers in the Netherlands, including ABN Amro, Achmea, ASN Bank and Rabobank. It aligns with the EU's eIDAS 2.0 digital wallet standards so the app works other digital ID systems in Europe. Users can verify their identity or age with a range of organisations, choosing which personal data they

Asurion appoints new CFO; completes Domestic & General acquisition
GLOBAL 13 OKT

Asurion appoints new CFO; completes Domestic & General acquisition

Asurion, global specialist in technology protection and support, has announced the appointment of Baris Oran as its new Chief Financial Officer, with effect from 15 October. He will sit on the Executive Committee and report to CEO Guru Gowrappan, after most recently serving as CFO at Amrize. He takes over as Asurion CFO from Andrea Magyera, who is stepping down after 17 years with the company and moving to a Senior Adivsor role. 

MTS launches private LTE network at large Far East mine
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13 OKT

MTS launches private LTE network at large Far East mine

Russian operator MTS announced the deployment of a private LTE network on one of the largest fields in the Far East federal district. The wireless LTE network enables data transmission between mining machinery, employee mobile devices, and production systems across the open-pit mine. In the future, the site will be able to transition to private 5G technology, offering enhanced capabilities for data transmission and industrial automation, including the use of autonomous machinery. The operator hasn't specifi

French audiovisual federation issues warning over possible sale of TDF's broadcast towers
FRANCE 13 OKT

French audiovisual federation issues warning over possible sale of TDF's broadcast towers

French audiovisual federation LaFA, of which copyright owners' association LaScam is a member, has reacted to recent press reports regarding the possible sale of TDF's broadcast towers. This development would be extremely worrying for all DTT channels, said LaFA, highlighting that many of them are in negotiations with TDF over the renewal of broadcast distribution agreements. LaFA also argued that the latest reference offers published by TDF demonstrate a focus by its owners on short-term profitability ahea

Nokia exits enterprise campus edge business in asset sale to Aurelius
GLOBAL 13 OKT

Nokia exits enterprise campus edge business in asset sale to Aurelius

Nokia has secured a definitive agreement to sell its enterprise campus edge (ECE) subsidiary to private equity firm Aurelius for an undisclosed sum. Aurelius said the deal terms constituted a "complex" and global carve-out, encompassing some 900 clients served by ECE's private cellular networking equipment and industrial edge compute systems. The transaction is set to close in the first half of 2027, with financial terms remaining undisclosed. The business deals mainly with customers in manufacturing, minin

Terrestar deploys BroadForward platform for secure traffic signaling
CANADA 13 OKT

Terrestar deploys BroadForward platform for secure traffic signaling

Canadian mobile satellite operator Terrestar Solutions has deployed 4G routing (DRA/DEA) and Diameter Firewall (DFW) technology from BroadForward, worldwide signaling infrastructure provider, on its network. The deployment provides secure signaling to support the routing of mobile and IoT traffic between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, and the provision of satellite direct-to-mobile connectivity.

GLOBAL 13 OKT

Apple introduces HomeView hub with smart home accessories, new Apple TV 4K

Apple is expanding in the smart home market with the launch of a new consumer device called Apple HomeView. This smart display comes with its own range of smart home products from partners LG Electronics and Schneider Electric as well as updates to Apple TV 4K with Siri AI and the HomePod smart speaker range. The HomeView and Apple TV will be available from mid-November in major markets, with other products coming in December and early 2027.

GLOBAL 13 OKT

Disney+ to livestream ESPN Super Bowl coverage is US, worldwide

Disney+ and ESPN have announced an agreement with the NFL for Disney+ to livestream Super Bowl LXI on 14 February 2027. Disney+ subscribers in the US will be able to stream the coverage from ESPN and ABC, as well as the Spanish-language telecast on ESPN Deportes.

UNITED KINGDOM 13 OKT

Gigaclear completes Project Gigabit build in North Oxfordshire

Gigaclear, UK rural fibre altnet, has completed a Project Gigabit contract build in North Oxfordshire four months ahead of target. The GBP 8.2 million contract has provided full-fibre broadband connectivity to 3,880 homes and businesses, including hamlets and villages in some of the hardest-to-reach rural communities in the region. The roll-out is part of two Project Gigabit contracts, worth GBP 23.1 million combined, to connect around 9,300 rural premises across North and South Oxfordshire, with work on th

CANADA 13 OKT

CNN launches All Access subscription in Canada, UK

US multinational news media company CNN has announced an international expansion of the its 'All Access' subscription, launching in the UK and Canada on 20 October 2026. This will provide audiences in these markets with full, multi-platform direct access to CNN's global journalism and programming, including live and on-demand content. The All Access subscription will launch in further global markets in 2027. 

UNITED KINGDOM 13 OKT

Openreach expands full-fibre network in Scottish town of Tweedbank

Openreach has announced an expansion of its full-fibre network in the Scottish town of Tweedbank to connect hundreds more premises. The network upgrade will commence shortly in the TD1 3 postcode area, and will be completed over the next six months. This is part of a wider roll-out across the Galashiels area, where the Openreach full-fibre network is currently available to more than 8,300 local premises.

GLOBAL 13 OKT

Inseego rolls out intelligent controls for multi-modal SD-WAN orchestration

Inseego has introduced an intelligent control platform enabling multi-modal orchestration in its SD-WAN capable connectivity devices. Intelligent controls should give service providers and enterprises more granular oversight of SD-WAN traffic across multiple access modes, including outdoor 5G FWA receivers, LEO satellite terminals, wired broadband, and cellular links. The system is designed to continuously monitor each WAN mode for availability and stability, and will automatically switch connection as sour

GLOBAL 13 OKT

Mitel introduces app-based UC platform designed for 'deskless' workers

Mitel announced a new app-based enterprise communications platform aimed at frontline and "desk-less" workers. Mitel Work Experience (WX) can be installed on the employee's preferred device and gives them access to calls, messaging and internal systems the same as on a desktop, so they can take the communications system with them across different locations. This is expected to support workers in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, public services and other critical jobs.

ICELAND 13 OKT

Syn and Sagafilm launch 'Heima' streaming service showing exclusively Icelandic productions

Icelandic telecoms operator Syn has announced an agreement with Sagafilm to launch a new video streaming service called Heima ('Home') specialising exclusively in Icelandic content from both companies' archives. Heima will show feature films, scripted drama, crime serials, comedies and documentaries. Titles include 'Fostbraedur', 'Pressa', 'Naeturvaktin', 'Astridur' and 'Tekinn'. The partnership brings together over 600 hours of domestic television productions in one place with the launch to happen in the c

SPAIN 13 OKT

Telefonica expands Skydance alliance, to launch joint original series

Telefonica said its Movistar Plus TV platform has renewed and expanded its strategic alliance with Skydance, the US entertainment giant formed after Paramount acquired Warner Bros earlier this year. The two-year global agreement covers streaming, channels, films, original programming and sports rights, ensuring that Movistar Plus can continue to carry content from HBO Max, Warner TV, TCM, Discovery, Eurosport, Cartoon Network and other Skydance-owned brands.

GLOBAL 13 OKT

Sercomm seals prplWare 4.2 certificate for XGS-PON gateway

Sercomm's XG428C Wi-Fi 8 fibre gateway has been certified for version 4.2 of the open source middleware ecosystem prplWare. This update comes after the XG428C was validated for the version 4.1 prplWare spec in June. XG428C is an XGS-PON capable gateway with support for tri-band Wi-Fi access, multi-link operation backhaul, and edge AI features. PrplWare consists of an underlying operating system built on the OpenWrt platform, along with a specification for Wi-Fi mesh networking, lifecycle management tools, a

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 13 OKT

Ultrahuman to work with Abu Dhabi on predictive health model

The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ultrahuman Healthcare to develop and validate a biological health age model. The platform will combine clinical biomarker data with data collected from wearable devices to provide personalized insights into longevity and aging. The initiative is designed to advance Abu Dhabi's preventive healthcare framework by enabling individuals to monitor key health drivers, including cardiovascular fitness, sleep quality, met

NETHERLANDS 13 OKT

Pricier mobile phones contribute to higher inflation in Netherlands in September

Higher mobile phone prices contributed to increased inflation in the Netherlands in September, according to a report from the Central Bureau for Statistics. Inflation in the country rose to 3.4 percent from 3.3 percent in August, with the increase driven by a 27.3 percent annual jump in the cost of vehicle fuels. This was offset by a 1.7 percent fall in food prices. 

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