Optimum signs new multi-year TV distribution agreement with A+E
UNITED STATES 14:10

Optimum signs new multi-year TV distribution agreement with A+E

US operator Optimum Communications has signed an extended, multi-year distribution agreement with A+E Global Media to give Optimum TV customers continued access to A+E entertainment programming across Optimum 21 state operating footprint. The new agreement covers the full range of linear A+E channels - including A&E, Lifetime, The History Channel, FYI, Lifetime Movie Network, MHC (Military History Channel), Vice, Crime+Investigation (CI), Lifetime Real Women, and The History Channel en Espanol. 

NSSL Global adds tracking expertise with MetOcean Telematics acquisition
UNITED KINGDOM 14:04

NSSL Global adds tracking expertise with MetOcean Telematics acquisition

NSSL Global Group, satellite communications and systems integrator, has acquired MetOcean Telematics (UK), boosting its portfolio with specialist security, IoT asset tracking, and surveillance technology used by high-security customers such as global law enforcement. MetOcean Telematics (UK) will be rebranded as NSSL Global Technologies. The deal combines NSSL Global's satellite communications and worldwide support capabilities, with MetOcean's tracking expertise.

Czech fibre broadband to outstrip Wi-Fi this year - CTU
CZECH REPUBLIC 14:01

Czech fibre broadband to outstrip Wi-Fi this year - CTU

The Czech national telecommunications regulator CTU has released reports about price trends and the telecommunications market, focusing on the year 2025. Wi-Fi remained the most widely used method of fixed internet access but fibre broadband is poised to outstrip it as early as 2026, it says.

Ofcom investigates Vonage, Voxbone over phone number misuse
UNITED KINGDOM 13:54

Ofcom investigates Vonage, Voxbone over phone number misuse

UK regulator Ofcom has announced two separate investigations into Voxbone and Vonage Business over concerns that their phone numbers are being misused by scammers. This forms part of the regulator's wider enforcement programme focused on phone and text scams. Telecoms providers are obliged to make sure that any phone numbers allocated to them by Ofcom are not misused by people or businesses they have been transferred to. Ofcom will now work to collect further information, and will publish an update on these

Play signs 15-year contract for renewable energy supplies with Qair
POLAND 13:50

Play signs 15-year contract for renewable energy supplies with Qair

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has announced the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a new supplier, Qair Poland. This adds another long-term renewable energy contract to the operator's portfolio, securing the physical delivery of 35 GWh of wind and solar energy annually. 

Vodafone announces new humanitarian partnership with Save the Children
GLOBAL 13:44

Vodafone announces new humanitarian partnership with Save the Children

Vodafone Foundation and Save the Children have used the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to announce a new worldwide humanitarian partnership. This will combine their worldwide presence, technology and humanitarian expertise to support children and communities before, during and after emergencies. Vodafone Foundation is donatingix Instant Network kits to the charity - portable communications systems designed to quickly restore connectivity after traditional networks are damaged by conflict or disaster

Argela partners Stanford Research Institute to catalyse frontier innovations
TURKEY 13:41

Argela partners Stanford Research Institute to catalyse frontier innovations

Turkey's Argela said it has entered a research and development pact with the US-based Stanford Research Institute (SRI). The partnership aims to advance next-generation innovations by bringing in international research expertise, drawing on SRI's presence in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Argela also hopes to promote Turkish engineering talent on the international stage by building links into the global technology ecosystem.

Telekom Slovenije supervisory board appoints new management
SLOVENIA 13:39

Telekom Slovenije supervisory board appoints new management

The supervisory board of Telekom Slovenije has approved early termination agreements for the outgoing leadership team, concluding the mandates of CEO Bostjan Kosak, vice president Irma Gubanec and board member Vesna Prodnik on 30 September. It has appointed Cvetko Srsen as the new president of the management board for a four-year term starting 01 October.

Vodafone Spain awarded EUR 24 mln MoD mobile contract
SPAIN 13:38

Vodafone Spain awarded EUR 24 mln MoD mobile contract

Vodafone Spain (Zegona) has secured a three-year contract worth EUR 24 million to provide mobile telecommunications services and infrastructure to Spain's Ministry of Defence, with an option to extend the agreement by a further year. The award covers Lot 2 of the Integrated Information Infrastructure for Defence (I3D) tender, which the operator previously held.

What is KPN's response to the brand expansion at Odido and VodafoneZiggo?
NETHERLANDS 13:37

What is KPN's response to the brand expansion at Odido and VodafoneZiggo?

KPN is used to being market leader in the Netherlands, but more recently is under fire on several fronts, from regulatory setbacks to new competitors. The question is whether its strategy needs updating or should it follow the competition. While internal discussions are underway at the Dutch operator, we expect the company is likely to go its own way, but this may lead to some disappointments. For the long term KPN still needs to decide how it's going to cover the 15 percent of the country where it has no f

Nomios acquires Portuguese cybersecurity specialist Orbcom
PORTUGAL 13:29

Nomios acquires Portuguese cybersecurity specialist Orbcom

Pan-European cybersecurity provider Nomios has acquired Orbcom, a Portuguese cybersecurity and IT consulting firm generating approximately EUR 15 million in annual revenue with an 80-person team. As a Palo Alto Networks Diamond Innovator partner with key relationships alongside Netskope, Infoblox and Arista, Orbcom gives Nomios its first operational hub in Portugal. The move targets rapid growth in high-demand segments including SASE, XDR, PAM and network security.

GSMA Intelligence predicts 6G will reach 1.3 billion connections by 2033
GLOBAL 13:22

GSMA Intelligence predicts 6G will reach 1.3 billion connections by 2033

GSMA Intelligence's latest mobile technology forecast predicts 6G cellular networks will begin reaching global scale from 2033 onwards. Take-off is projected from the end of 2030 with 50 million global connections, equating to around 0.5 percent of global mobile users. Adoption by end-2031 could hit roughly 275 million connections and then 740 million in 2032, before crossing the billion mark in 2033 with roughly 1.3 billion connections.

POLAND 13:20

Orange Poland supports 'Power Age' workplace diversity initiative

Orange Poland and seven major Polish businesses from various sectors have agreed to launch the "Power Age -- Strength in Generations" initiative. It aims to foster intergenerational cooperation, combat age-related stereotypes and develop best practices that support generational diversity in the workplace. Orange Poland was an initiator of the scheme.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:17

Kcom supports roll-out of digital inclusion tool across Hull area

Kcom is supporting the roll-out of a new digital inclusion tool across Hull which aims to help local residents access digital services. The 'Hull and East Riding Progress Online' tool helps identify the support required by people to get online and access digital services. It is already being used by East Riding Council, with the roll-out now being extended to cover the Hull area and be used by Hull City Council. 

UGANDA 13:11

MTN training scheme graduates 201 young people in Uganda including 183 women

The MTN Foundation and Smart Girls Foundation have graduated 201 young people from their combined digital and vocational training programmes. It teaches them practical skills, knowledge and confidence to secure employment, launch businesses and improve their livelihoods. The cohort includes 183 graduates from the Girls in Tech ICT programme, along with eighteen vocational graduates trained in fields such as electrical installation, plumbing, motor vehicle mechanics and tailoring. All graduates received offi

GUINEA-BISSAU 13:06

Telecel Guinea-Bissau runs direct publicity campaign in local centres

Telecel Guinea-Bissau has begun a direct publicity campaign to advertise its high-speed internet offerings, TechreviewAfrica reported. Field staff are deploying in local communities to engage residents. Telecel has erected service tents in target locations and on-site representatives are providing real-time customer support, answering enquiries and assisting residents to connect to the operator's network.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:03

UK PSB 5 launches new dedicated drama channel

Paramount-owned UK public service broadcaster (PSB) 5 has confirmed plans to launch  new dedicated drama channel, adding to its expanded line-up of 5-branded channels. The new 5Drama channel will launch on 21 October as a dedicated home for UK, US and Australian drama. It will replace 5Select across 5's channels on all major digital platforms.

UNITED KINGDOM 12:56

Opus Broadband makes lower bid for TalkTalk consumer unit - report

Opus Broadband is understood to have tabled a lower offer of around GBP 100 million for the consumer division of UK ISP TalkTalk, reports Sky News. This is less than half of the original price tag suggested for the division, with sources indicating that the TalkTalk board is unlikely to accept it. The TalkTalk consumer business has around 1.7 million broadband customers across the UK. 

GLOBAL 12:53

Airties adds cybersecurity coverage for Home, SMB subscribers

Airties has announced new cybersecurity features for its ISP-targeted connectivity experience management suite that runs from residential and SMB internet routers. Airties' cybersecurity update extends additional protections across end devices connected to the subscriber's network, while producing insights enabling ISPs to gauge threats affecting their wider customer base.

ITALY 12:53

Open Fiber reaches 300,000 connected properties in Bergamo

Italian wholesale operator Open Fiber has reached over 300,000 connected properties across the city and province of Bergamo in northern Italy. A total of 260,000 real estate units across 232 municipalities in digital divide ("white") areas have been connected via the government-backed Ultra Broadband Plan (BUL), plus more than 42,000 in the city of Bergamo itself via the 'Italia a 1 Giga' plan to bring high-speed broadband infrastructure to "grey" areas all over the country.

NETHERLANDS 12:52

Odido offers discount on children's stories from Besties

Odido announced a deal with Besties, an online audio platform providing stories for young children. Odido customers will receive a discount for the next three months on Besties stories. 

UNITED KINGDOM 12:47

Southern Utility uses Openreach network, Lightsonic tech to detect leaks

UK water company Southern Utility is rolling out water leak detection technology from Lightsonic to help reduce leaks across its fresh water supply network in Southern England. The roll-out will help Southern Water identify and locate water leaks using existing Openreach fibre network infrastructure.

GLOBAL 12:37

Internet Society fellowship programme updated to encourage more inter-disciplinary connections

The Internet Society announced a revamp of its mentoring fellowship programme. The revised Internet Society Fellowship Program brings previously distinct fellowships into a single initiative focused on hands-on strategies for remedying global internet challenges. Some 90 fellows are expected to participate in next year's fellowship programme, likely the first to use the new structure.

POLAND 12:36

T-Mobile Poland signs PLN 61 mln contract with water company Aquanet

T-Mobile Poland and the water company Aquanet signed a multi-year agreement to implement and operate a remote water-meter monitoring system in the Poznan metropolitan area. Aquanet is moving to digital water meter checks, and through its partnership with T-Mobile, nearly 130,000 devices will be integrated into a remote monitoring system utilising Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Water consumption data will be transmitted automatically. The implementation phase will last three years, followed by a 10-yea

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