Bouygues intros plans with Prime Video and Deezer in revamped B&You mobile range
FRANCE 09:59

Bouygues intros plans with Prime Video and Deezer in revamped B&You mobile range

French operator Bouygues Telecom expanded its B&You mobile portfolio with the launch of two new entertainment packs, which combine voice and 5G data allowances with a choice of either Amazon Prime or Deezer Premium. The plans are priced at EUR 17.99 and EUR 19.99 per month respectively, with no minimum contract period. The launch is part of a wider revamp of the B&You postpaid range. The portfolio continues to feature the entertainment pack integrating access to the BeIN Sports streaming service (worth EUR

Nar launches AiNar digital customer assistant
AZERBAIJAN 09:58

Nar launches AiNar digital customer assistant

Azerbaijan operator Azerfon, trading under the the Nar brand, has launched AiNar, an AI-powered assistant available in the Nar+ app, with the aim of further enhancing the customer experience. The new solution processes customer inquiries promptly and provides 24/7 support, while also enabling users to carry out a range of service-related operations directly within the app.

Orange Spain to offer AMC horror channel on dial no. 666
SPAIN 09:49

Orange Spain to offer AMC horror channel on dial no. 666

Orange Spain (MasOrange) has announced plans to broadcast a Halloween-themed channel with a selection of content from AMC's Dark channel. The 'Halloween by Dark' channel will be available to all TV subscribers at no extra cost from 13 October to 02 November on dial no. 666.

Vodafone Qatar signs MoU with public transport company Karwa
QATAR 09:34

Vodafone Qatar signs MoU with public transport company Karwa

Vodafone Qatar and Mowasalat (Karwa) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration in connectivity, data analytics, digital services and customer engagement. Karwa offers public transportation, taxis and smart mobility services. By using Vodafone Qatar's technological infrastructure, the joint effort will identifying data-driven tools that improve operational efficiency, elevate passenger service and refine service delivery.

Icasa withdraws OTT services inquiry as well as telecoms affordability probe
SOUTH AFRICA 09:26

Icasa withdraws OTT services inquiry as well as telecoms affordability probe

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has informed stakeholders of the withdrawal of notices regarding its Telecommunications Affordability Inquiry (Government Gazette No. 4130) and its Inquiry into the Impact of Over-the-Top (OTT) Services (Government Gazette No. 4129). This decision allows it to address administrative and procedural requirements to ensure better regulatory alignment. Specifically, the telecoms affordability inquiry notice is being withdrawn so it can be republis

Brand Awareness - Video Services 2026Q3
NETHERLANDS 09:26

Brand Awareness - Video Services 2026Q3

This report shows the spontaneous and assisted brand awareness of video services in the Netherlands during August 2026. We also look at what is top of mind. Brand awareness is an important indicator of how successful existing and new brands are in their marketing. It is an essential first step in convincing consumers to take out a subscription. The following brands are included: Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV+, Discovery+, Disney+, ESPN, Film1, HBO Max, Netflix, NLZIET, NPO, Pathé Thuis, SkyShowtime, Viaplay, Videoland, YouTube, Ziggo Sport Totaal. 

Cloud and digital services revenue to top USD 5 tln by 2031
GLOBAL 09:15

Cloud and digital services revenue to top USD 5 tln by 2031

Global revenues from cloud computing, cloud software and major consumer digital services are set to more than triple to over USD 5 trillion by 2031, according to data from Synergy Research Group. The revised forecast reflects stronger-than-expected quarterly results from leading companies, with artificial intelligence driving a level of demand that hyperscale and neocloud providers are struggling to meet.

TCL's FWA gateway secures prplWare recognition
GLOBAL 09:14

TCL's FWA gateway secures prplWare recognition

TCL said it has secured prplWare 4.0 certification for one of its fixed wireless access (FWA) consumer terminals. The Chinese consumer electronics vendor said its Linkhub HH516 FWA gateway, which blends 5G WAN and Wi-Fi 7 LAN connectivity, is first to market with the prplWare 4.0 certification.

Vodafone Germany completes 2,400 mobile network construction projects in summer 2026
GERMANY 09:02

Vodafone Germany completes 2,400 mobile network construction projects in summer 2026

Vodafone Germany has conducted more than 2.400 construction projects across the mobile network between June 21 and September 23. The company has started to operate over 300 new mobile sites. It has installed antennas for LTE and 5G coverage​at a further 2,100 sites. Vodafone has installed 5G technology at 500 sites for the first time during the summer, while boosting 5G at 560 existing 5G locations.

Grupo Mais acquire RT NET, expands base to 30,000 subscribers
BRAZIL 09:00

Grupo Mais acquire RT NET, expands base to 30,000 subscribers

Grupo Mais, the parent company of Mais Internet in Brazil, acquired RT NET using its own resources, adding 9,000 broadband customers and raising its total base to 30,000 subscribers across nine municipalities in Greater Florianopolis. The transaction increases Grupo Mais's fibre-optic homes passed from 120,000 to 150,000 and boosts monthly revenue to BRL 4 million.

Orange Egypt claims world-first with Huawei CCIC microwave deployment
EGYPT 08:59

Orange Egypt claims world-first with Huawei CCIC microwave deployment

Orange Egypt and Huawei announced the successful deployment of Co-Channel Interference Cancellation (CCIC) microwave technology, claiming a world first. By integrating Huawei's advanced CCIC algorithms and interference-cancellation architecture into Orange's network, the deployment overcomes critical spectrum scarcity, boosting microwave spectrum efficiency by up to 400 percent. The breakthrough enables up to four high-capacity links to operate simultaneously on the exact same frequency channel without sign

Deutsche Telekom takes over Ruhrfibre Essen fibre-optic network
GERMANY 08:57

Deutsche Telekom takes over Ruhrfibre Essen fibre-optic network

Deutsche Telekom has announced that it is taking over the fibre-optic network infrastructure of Ruhrfibre Essen, developed by Metrofibre. The network covers approximately 87,000 households in Essen and represents a strategic complement to Telekom's existing network in the city and its plans there. Some of the infrastructure has already been built, while another part is in various stages of roll-out.

SERBIA 08:56

Serbia awards DTT multiplex license to Etv

Serbia's Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (RATEL) officially selected the broadcast infrastructure provider 'Emisiona tehnika i veze' as the winning bidder in the public tender for the 470–694 MHz radio frequency band. Following the public bidding held on 22 September, the company was awarded all three digital terrestrial television multiplexes (MUX1, MUX2, and MUX5). Ratel will issue the individual licenses once the required spectrum usage and administrative fees are s

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:54

Motiv adds new bank payment option to app

Russian mobile operator Motiv introduced a new payment option to customers using its mobile application. Subscribers can link their bank accounts to the application to enable quick top-ups from the bank account using the Instant Payment System, without switching to the mobile banking application. The new version is already available to download. 

BRAZIL 08:52

Creditors approve judicial reorganization plan for Oi's Tahto

Creditors of Tahto, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brazilian operator Oi specialising in customer experience (CX) and business process outsourcing (BPO), approved the company's judicial reorganisation plan and its corresponding amendment. The plan will now be submitted for final judicial ratification by the 7th Business Court of Rio de Janeiro. According to Oi and Tahto CEO Luis Ricardo Ferreira, the restructuring addresses the financial fallout from the broader Oi Group's reorganisation, aiming to stabilise

BRAZIL 08:50

TIM brings iPhone 18 Pro to Brazil

TIM Brasil has launched Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in its stores, offering promotional instalment plans of up to 21 months for customers subscribed to its TIM Black Família VIP tier. The iPhone 18 Pro (256GB) is priced at BRL 8,999, the iPhone 18 Pro (512GB) for BRL 10,199, the iPhone 18 Pro Max (256GB) costs BRL 9,999, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max (512GB) retails for BRL 11,199. The accompanying TIM Black Família VIP plan costs BRL 399.99 per month, providing 200 GB of shared data for u

KAZAKHSTAN 08:49

Nvidia VP meets with Kazahkstan president

Kazakhstan president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with Nvidia vice president Rev Lebaredian, reports Profit.kz. During the meeting, the sides discussed prospects for developing cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and computing infrastructure.  The parties noted that mutually beneficial cooperation has already gained a solid practical foundation. In particular, two supercomputer clusters based on Nvidia technologies have been launched in Kazakhstan.

GLOBAL 08:43

Deutsche Telekom targets EUR 800 mln in AI revenues outside US by 2030

Deutsche Telekom said it expects to generate approximately EUR 800 million from corporate clients outside the US using its artificial intelligence services by 2030, up from around EUR 250 million this year. Telekom expects to grow revenues with an offering focused on helping companies to use AI for sensitive tasks while retaining control over data and operations. For small and medium-sized enterprises, Telekom is developing a platform enabling them to automate recurring tasks in areas such as service and lo

SPAIN 08:41

Iberia dubbed world's first 'AI-ready Distributed Digital Capital'

The Iberian peninsula has been branded the world's first "AI-ready Distributed Digital Capital", according to a study by Dstream Group commissioned by internet exchange operator De-Cix. The report, launched at the Atlantic Convergence event in Lisbon, argues that the peninsula's mix of geographic diversity, dense interconnection and low-latency links gives it a profile comparable to established single-city digital capitals such as Frankfurt, London and New York.

MALAYSIA 08:39

CelcomDigi launches monthly multi-device protection plan for Apple customers

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has introduced the Protect+ offer with AppleCare Services, a device protection plan covering eligible iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods and Beats devices. The plan allows customers to cover one eligible device or add up to three additional eligible devices under a single monthly subscription. Subscription prices start at MYR 50 per month when selected new iPhone models are purchased through CelcomDigi's Easy360 device instalment programme.

GLOBAL 08:36

Eutelsat readies SpaceX mission for 32 new OneWeb satellites

Satellite operator Eutelsat has embarked on launch preparations for 32 new OneWeb satellites, which are now being shipped for a forthcoming SpaceX mission. This follows their delivery by Airbus Defence and Space under a procurement contract for 100 satellites announced by Eutelsat at the end of 2024. Manufactured at Airbus' facilities in Toulouse, the LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites represent the first batch in Eutelsat's programme to renew and enhance the OneWeb constellation.

NETHERLANDS 08:35

RDI upholds fine against Odido over wiretaps security

The digital infrastructure agency in the Netherlands, RDI has largely upheld a fine against mobile operator Odido for inadequate security procedures for handling number tapping requests from law enforcement. The fine was reduced slightly in the administrative appeal, to EUR 1.47 million from EUR 1.52 million, but the offences mainly confirmed in the RDI decision taken in July and now made public.

GLOBAL 08:35

Satellite IoT subscribers to soar 43% to 42 million by 2030 - Berg Insight

The global customer base for satellite IoT services is projected to grow at a 43.1 percent compound annual rate (CAGR) to 42 million subscribers by end-2030, according to Berg Insight. In 2025, the number of subscribers climbed above 7 million from around 5.8 million in 2024.

NETHERLANDS 08:28

Techone's SolidQ acquires Trots IT

TechOne's subsidiary SolidQ has acquired Trots IT, strengthening its network of IT providers for the SME market in the Netherlands. Started in 2005, Trots IT focuses on digital security for small companies, offering a preventative, zero-trust stance. Its team will move to the SolidQ office in Breukelen as part of the deal, and owner Peter van der Linden will leave the company. Customers will see no change in their service, while gaining access to the wider portfolio of IT services from SolidQ. 

Just In

09:59

Bouygues intros plans with Prime Video and Deezer in revamped B&You mobile range

09:58

Nar launches AiNar digital customer assistant

09:49

Orange Spain to offer AMC horror channel on dial no. 666

09:34

Vodafone Qatar signs MoU with public transport company Karwa

Commentary

24 SEP 13:37

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

8 SEP 10:16

Odido matches KPN and VodafoneZiggo on cash flow margin, but growth remains limited

11 AUG 10:49

Can Ziggo Group creation improve visibility for the Dutch market?

2 JUL 11:26

Canal Plus misses chance to strengthen Dutch business, time for exit?

Background

4 OKT 23:20

The week in telecom: FTTH sparks UK competition, AI coming to telco bundles and Samsung raises prices

3 OKT 18:20

Belgian Weekly - Week 40

3 OKT 18:04

German Weekly - 40

3 OKT 07:00

Netherlands Weekly - 40