Digi Spain inks first basketball sponsorship deal
SPAIN 10:15

Digi Spain inks first basketball sponsorship deal

Spanish MVNO Digi Mobil, a subsidiary of Romania's Digi Communications Group, has added its first basketball team to its roster of sport sponsorship deals, this time agreeing to become an official sponsor of Liga ACB club Kosner Baskonia until the end of the 2026-2027 season. Under the agreement, Digi's logo will appear on the front of the men's first team jersey in EuroLeague games and on the front of their shorts in ACB League and Copa del Rey matches.

Verizon completes Private 5G network deployment for Thames Freeport
UNITED KINGDOM 10:15

Verizon completes Private 5G network deployment for Thames Freeport

Verizon Business has completed deployment of a multi-site Private 5G network across the Thames Freeport economic corridor, a UK free trade zone covering 1,700 acres along the River Thames in outer East London and South Essex. The deployment creates a unified, industrial-grade mobile connectivity network for several port, logistics and manufacturing facilities - covering five separate locations across the region, each with different use cases for Private 5G technology. Nokia Enterprise Campus Edge is the exc

Odido introduces Unlimited Solo plan
NETHERLANDS 10:13

Odido introduces Unlimited Solo plan

Dutch operator Odido introduced the new 'Unlimited Solo' mobile plan, offering unlimited calls, SMS and data for EUR 27.50 per month. In a Singles Day offer, the operator offers a 50 percent discount for the first three months of a new two-year subscription. 

Zoom offers cloud credit awards worth up to USD 150,000 through new AI LaunchPad scheme
GLOBAL 10:06

Zoom offers cloud credit awards worth up to USD 150,000 through new AI LaunchPad scheme

Zoom has announced a grant programme offering up to USD 150,000 in AI credits for start-up developers of AI-driven applications. The AI LaunchPad scheme helps founders access Zoom's AI resources by removing cost barriers associated with API engineering workload.

Giacom appoints former TalkTalk Consumer chief as CEO
UNITED KINGDOM 10:04

Giacom appoints former TalkTalk Consumer chief as CEO

Giacom, UK wholesale communications and IT services provider, has appointed Susie Buckridge as its new CEO with effect from 09 November. She takes over from Tez O'Brien, who will become Corporate Development Officer, and will lead all areas of the business across its 750-strong workforce and 6,000 channel partners. 

Desenvolve SP and Mobius Capital launch fund for regional data centres and ISPs in Sao Paulo
BRAZIL 10:04

Desenvolve SP and Mobius Capital launch fund for regional data centres and ISPs in Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo development agency Desenvolve SP and asset manager Mobius Capital have partnered to establish a BRL 70 million Credit Rights Investment Fund (FIDC) aimed at expanding digital infrastructure across the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo. The fund will prioritise regional ISPs and small data centre operators, targeting investment at under-served cities in the state's interior. Designed to foster technological growth and support market consolidation, the fund will offer receivables financing, capital for e

Icasa publishes discussion document on licence transfer issues
SOUTH AFRICA 10:02

Icasa publishes discussion document on licence transfer issues

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) is evaluating the potential issuance of additional Individual Electronic Communications Network Services (I-ECNS) licences as part of a comprehensive review of the telecommunications licensing framework. To guide this process, the regulator published a discussion document outlining preliminary insights into the existing licence transfer framework. It also explores whether introducing more I-ECNS licences could foster greater market competition

Italy's Open Fiber, UPI renew regional MoU
ITALY 10:01

Italy's Open Fiber, UPI renew regional MoU

Italian wholesale operator Open Fiber has signed a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding with UPI, the Union of Italian Provinces, to support the deployment of ultra-broadband infrastructure, promote regional digitalisation and support provincial governments in managing next-generation networks. Among the main new elements is a joint commitment to promote awareness and correct implementation of recent regulatory simplifications under Italy's Electronic Communications Code.

STC Bahrain relaunches Rova travel app with 'lifestyle' perks
BAHRAIN 10:00

STC Bahrain relaunches Rova travel app with 'lifestyle' perks

STC Bahrain has relaunched its travel eSIM application, Rova, introducing an upgraded digital interface and an expanded roster of "lifestyle" features to make international connectivity simpler, faster and more rewarding. It unifies trip management and "lifestyle" perks, letting users maintain connectivity while accessing added value.

Onecom sees strong demand for AI-enabled penetration testing service
UNITED KINGDOM 09:57

Onecom sees strong demand for AI-enabled penetration testing service

Onecom, UK business communications group, has seen demand for its 'PenX' AI-enabled penetration testing platform increase by almost 1,000 percent over the last six months as businesses look for affordable protection against cyber attacks. The rising demand also signals a move away from annual/periodic penetration test towards ongoing protection. The PenX service is offered for a monthly fee, usually around GBP 200 for a medium-sized business. 

Oppo rolls out new A7 Pro smartphones in Portugal
PORTUGAL 09:54

Oppo rolls out new A7 Pro smartphones in Portugal

Oppo has introduced its latest mid-range smartphones to the Portuguese market with the launch of the A7 Pro Max 5G and A7 Pro 5G. The standout flagship, the A7 Pro Max 5G (EUR 599.99), features a 10,000 mAh ultra-thin battery, IP69K rating and MIL-STD-810H military-grade certification, a Qualcomm octa-core processor paired with a 120Hz 1.5K AMOLED display, a 6-year certified "Flow Protection" software system, and a dual 50 MP camera setup featuring an AI auto-wide selfie lens. The standard Oppo A7 Pro 5G

Westcon-Comstor teams up with Check Point and Extreme Networks to drive AI governance
GLOBAL 09:52

Westcon-Comstor teams up with Check Point and Extreme Networks to drive AI governance

Westcon-Comstor announced a joint initiative with Check Point Software and Extreme Networks designed to help channel partners capitalize on opportunities within the expanding AI governance market. The initiative integrates Check Point's security controls and policy intelligence with Extreme Networks' Extreme Platform One, which unifies networking, AI, and security into a single framework. The collaboration builds on Westcon-Comstor's established partnerships with both vendors to enable partners to deliver o

BAHRAIN 09:50

Beyon Cyber says Orryx AI achieves SOC 2 attestation

Beyon Group company Beyon Cyber has achieved SOC 2 attestation for its proprietary Orryx AI platform, becoming the first GCC-developed agentic AI security operations platform to earn this internationally recognised credential. SOC 2 was established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as a reporting framework that evaluates an organisation's security controls and operational practices. The attestation offers independent verification regarding the architecture and efficacy of the

ETHIOPIA 09:50

Safaricom and Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics agree partnership

Safaricom Ethiopia and Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their cooperation. Through the partnership, the two entities aim to improve logistics coordination, elevate service delivery standards, and support the broader growth of Ethiopia's trade and transport ecosystem.

HUNGARY 09:50

Yettel Hungary launches integrated Zoho platform

Yettel Hungary is introducing a unified, cloud-based software environment built on the international Zoho platform to eliminate fragmented data and manual administration for growing companies. Addressing common pain points such as duplicated data entry across separate sales, marketing, and HR systems, the scalable system allows businesses to integrate critical workflows step-by-step into a shared database. Key features include European GDPR-compliant data storage, the AI decision-assistant Zia, and access t

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 09:44

Etisalat brings Meta glasses to UAE

Etisalat UAE announced the launch of the Meta's smart glasses, becoming the first telecom operator in the MENA region to offer the range to customers. The portfolio covers a range of lifestyles and use cases, including Meta Glasses, Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3), and the Oakley Meta HSTN AI performance glasses. The wearable range enables customers to interact with AI hands-free, access real-time audio translation, and use intelligent features without reaching for their phone. Prices start at AE

BRAZIL 09:41

Zayo launches third subsea route connecting US and Brazil

Global communications infrastructure provider Zayo has activated capacity on the Monet subsea cable system, introducing a third diverse route between the US and Brazil alongside its existing Seabras-1 and GlobeNet connections. The expansion strengthens the core Miami–Sao Paulo connectivity corridor to support surging bandwidth demand driven by AI, cloud providers, and financial institutions across the Americas, Zayo said. The Monet route integrates directly into Zayo's metro fibre ring in Sao Paulo, connect

ISRAEL 09:40

Bezeq Group Q3 core revenue climbs 2%

Israeli operator Bezeq reported that its third-quarter core revenue increased by 2.3 percent year-on-year to reach ILS 2.04 billion. The growth was driven by an accelerated rollout of fibre-optic infrastructure and solid operational performance across the company's fixed-line, mobile, and television segments, the company said. Comparable EBITDA reached ILS 1.01 billion, an 8.0 percent increase, while comparable net profit amounted to ILS 372 million, marking a 44 percent surge.

GLOBAL 09:39

Kerlink brings LR-FHSS modulation to LoRaWAN gateway line-up

Kerlink said it is the first manufacturer in the LoRaWAN gateway segment to introduce support for an uplink packet optimisation that could help increase end devices such as smart meters covered in each deployment. As announced by Kerlink at the Enlit Europe event, reception of Long Range-Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (LR-FHSS) signals will be supported in its Wirnet iBTS series gateways, namely the iBTS, iBTS Compact and iBTS 64 Highway. The feature can be accessed in new and existing deployments thanks

SLOVAKIA 09:36

Telefonica to provide 5G network for NATO military R&D centre in Slovakia

Telefonica has been selected by Spain's Ministry of Defence to supply advanced communications infrastructure for a new Controlled Experimentation Centre for 5G technologies in Slovakia, established under a NATO mandate. The project will involve the design, supply, deployment, integration and maintenance of a private 5G network to support deployed personnel and enable real-world testing of military applications.

PORTUGAL 09:36

Nos first operator in Portugal to launch Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses

Telecommunications provider Nos announced the exclusive launch of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in Portugal, expanding its ongoing partnership with Meta. The launch follows the July release of Guia-NOS, a free application that uses AI and the glasses' built-in camera and open-ear audio to provide real-time audio descriptions for blind or low-vision users. Available in five frame and lens combinations—including Wayfarer, Aviator, and Clubmaster styles—the third-generation smart glasses allow hands-free capture

FRANCE 09:33

CRM and billing platform TriPica secures EUR 12 mln investment from TiLT Capital

France-based software-as-a-service company TriPica announced a EUR 12.4 million investment from TiLT Capital Partners, part of private equity group Siparex. Founded in 2016, TriPica specialises in SaaS Business Support Systems (BSS) for telecom operators and counts Bouygues Telecom, Digicel and CelcomDigi among its customers in Europe, the Americas and Asia. Its cloud-native approach helps operators migrate their legacy systems to a GDPR-compliant platform that enables subscriber registration and billing, w

MOROCCO 09:26

Mastercard supports Samsung Pay launch in Morocco

Samsung Pay has arrived in Morocco, expanding payment options for people with Samsung smartphones and watches. Mastercard said it supports the launch with its tokenization technology, so Mastercard cardholders at participating banks can add their accounts to their Samsung Pay wallet for safe purchases. Attijariwafa Bank said it supports the service as well for banking customers, including under its digital brand Simple. The service works with both Visa and Mastercard cards and over NFC payments. 

SOUTH AFRICA 09:20

MTN South Africa and Cell C clash over commercial partnership terms

MTN South Africa and Cell C have reached an impasse regarding certain aspects of their long-standing commercial relationship, though both operators confirmed that their existing network-sharing agreements remain fully in force, ITWeb reported. In separate statements, the telecommunications companies acknowledged that extensive discussions failed to resolve all outstanding matters. In its quarterly update for the period ended 30 September, MTN South Africa stated that while negotiations regarding future term

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