Meo and Altice Labs trial QKD over commercial fibre networks
PORTUGAL 06:35

Meo and Altice Labs trial QKD over commercial fibre networks

Meo (via Altice Labs) and Portugal's Institute of Telecommunications (IT) have conducted Portugal's first demonstration of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) coexisting with traditional communications over an existing, commercial fibre-optic network. Unveiled at the Portugal Digital Summit 2026, the test secured an encrypted video call over a 50G-PON connection without requiring dedicated infrastructure. It proved that QKD can operate alongside three network generations (GPON, XGS-PON, and 50G-PON), offering a

Megafon appoints director for SME clients
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 06:33

Megafon appoints director for SME clients

Russian operator Megafon has appointed Maxim Glazov the director for SMEs business (SMB) clients, reports Vc.ru. His key objectives include advancing digital channels for corporate client engagement, implementing new tools for client acquisition and retention, enhancing the efficiency of business processes, and creating comprehensive service offerings tailored to the specific needs of entrepreneurs. Prior to joining Megafon, Glazov worked at Raiffeisenbank, where he served as the managing director. 

Lancom adds GNM-IX peering access for Greek customers via 100 Gbps link in Bulgaria
GREECE 03:13

Lancom adds GNM-IX peering access for Greek customers via 100 Gbps link in Bulgaria

Greek operator Lancom has added international internet exchange GNM-IX to its services portfolio, giving customers in Greece access to international peering through its existing network infrastructure. Lancom connects to GNM-IX through a 100 Gbps port in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Vodafone Romania deploys drone-based mobile coverage for mountain rescue operations
ROMANIA 03:02

Vodafone Romania deploys drone-based mobile coverage for mountain rescue operations

Vodafone Romania and Salvamont, Romania's national mountain rescue service, have developed a portable telecommunications system designed to provide mobile radio coverage and internet connectivity in remote areas where conventional network coverage is limited or unavailable. The system uses a tethered drone carrying radio-frequency equipment and an antenna, connected to a ground unit mounted on a trailer that can be towed by an all-terrain vehicle. A cable supplies power and data to the drone, allowing it to

China Telecom's 9-month profit drops nearly 15% as revenue declines despite 5G, broadband growth
CHINA 02:50

China Telecom's 9-month profit drops nearly 15% as revenue declines despite 5G, broadband growth

China Telecom posted operating revenues of CNY 382.4 billion for the nine months ended 30 September, which represents a decline of 3.7 percent year-on-year. Revenue from China Telecom's principal businesses was stable year-on-year at CNY 359.3 billion, while revenue from Communications Business amounted to CNY 313.1 billion, and revenue from Intelligence Business reached CNY 46.2 billion.

Megaport adds AWS Interconnect to its cloud connectivity portfolio
AUSTRALIA 02:21

Megaport adds AWS Interconnect to its cloud connectivity portfolio

Australian operator Megaport has added support for AWS Interconnect, a managed connectivity service from Amazon Web Services (AWS). This collaboration is designed to allow enterprises and AI infrastructure providers to connect branch offices, data centers, and remote facilities directly to AWS. The service aims to eliminate the traditional complexities of cloud networking by automating underlying configurations such as VLANs, IP subnets, MTU, and BGP routing.

MTS service routers added to register of domestic software
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 22 OKT

MTS service routers added to register of domestic software

Russian operator MTS announced that its proprietary BRAS/BNG service routers have been included in the Register of Russian Software. These routers have replaced equipment from foreign manufacturers across the MTS network in many regions and serve as a key component of a RUB 1 billion project to modernise the core of the fixed internet backbone network.

MTS Exolve provides communication platform for Yclients
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 22 OKT

MTS Exolve provides communication platform for Yclients

Russian business communications services provider MTS Exolve implemented a suite of communication services for the Yclients platform for online appointment scheduling and automation within the service sector. As part of the project, a virtual PBX from MTS Exolve was integrated, offering over 40 tools designed to boost sales and streamline staff workflows, including advanced statistics, call recording and analytics, CRM integration, and more. Additionally, Yclients uses the Authorised Call service, which dis

O2 Czechia expands unlimited roaming packs to more countries
CZECH REPUBLIC 22 OKT

O2 Czechia expands unlimited roaming packs to more countries

O2 Czech Republic announced that it is expanding its Data Pass roaming packages to six additional countries. Travelers can now use them in Morocco, Cape Verde, Seychelles, Taiwan, Bahrain, and Bangladesh, bringing the total coverage to 101 countries worldwide.

Kcell to merge with KazNet Media
KAZAKHSTAN 22 OKT

Kcell to merge with KazNet Media

Kazakhstan mobile operator Kcell plans to merge with its subsidiary, KazNet Media. KazNet Media has been part of the Kcell corporate structure since 2016. Kcell announced a shareholders' meeting for 17 November, where the management board submitted a proposal for the reorganisation of Kcell including the merger of KazNet Media into the company. KazNet Media specialises in software code development and testing.

Silknet to bring Nvidia AI Infrastructure to Georgia
GEORGIA 22 OKT

Silknet to bring Nvidia AI Infrastructure to Georgia

Georgian operator Silknet announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Silk Cloud signed an agreement to deploy Nvidia Blackwell Ultra infrastructure in Georgia. The investment marks the first phase of a planned sovereign AI factory designed to give businesses, startups, researchers, and institutions local access to accelerated computing capacity for AI development and deployment. The AI factory will be built using Nvidia HGX B300 systems from HPE. It is expected to launch in 2027, subject to the necessary au

Canal Plus posts 1% drop in like-for-like revenue for Q3, confirms FY guidance
GLOBAL 22 OKT

Canal Plus posts 1% drop in like-for-like revenue for Q3, confirms FY guidance

Canal Plus has confirmed its full-year financial targets in a trading update for the nine months to September, saying that the revenue performance was in line with its expectations. The reported revenue growth rate of 37.5 percent reflected the acquisition of Multichoice, which was finalised in late September 2025. On a like-for-like basis, nine-month revenues were nearly stable (-0.3%), while third-quarter revenues dipped 1 percent to EUR 2.13 billion.

UNITED STATES 22 OKT

Tillman Fiber expands fibre network along Treasure Coast in Florida

US open-access fibre network operator Tillman Fiber is investing around USD 70 million to expand its network across the Treasure Coast of Florida. This will deliver high-speed broadband infrastructure to communities across the counties of Indian River, Martin and St Lucie. The network build is already underway in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce and Port St Lucie, with further build works planned in Sebastian. Tillman has partnered with T-Mobile Fiber to deliver residential fibre broadband services to homes across t

BELGIUM 22 OKT

Belgium media study finds sharp rise in AI use, less live TV and radio

Over 40 percent of Belgians use AI, an increase of 15 percentage points in the past year, according to the annual survey by CIM on digital device and media use. This is the biggest swing in behaviour in the wide-ranging study this year, which questioned 7,283 people aged 12 and older. It further found that 88.3 percent of Belgians use the interest every day, up 2 percent points from last year. 

GLOBAL 22 OKT

8x8 appoints hew head of Product Management

8x8, global business communications platform provider, has appointed Boris Grinshpun as Global Vice President of Product Management, with effect from 12 October. In this role, he will spearhead the group's worldwide product management operations across its UCaaS, CCaaS and CPaaS portfolio. His most recently served as Vice President of Product Portfolio at Nice; and before that was VP of Product and Strategy at LiveVox, later acquired by Nice. 

IRELAND 22 OKT

Eir fined EUR 3,000 for landline number porting failures

Irish telecoms regulator ComReg has announced a settlement with Eircom (Eir) following an investigation into fixed-line number porting failures. ComReg found that the company had breached EU Electronic Communications Code Regulations relating to number porting. Between 01 December 2023 and 31 December 2024, Eircom did not port and activate landline services within the shortest possible time of one working day. 

EUROPE 22 OKT

Fujitsu, Schwarz, Fsas deliver sovereign IT infrastructure in Europe

Fujitsu, Fsas Technologies and Schwarz Digits, IT and digital services unit of Schwarz Group, have partnered to deliver sovereign digital infrastructure across Europe. They will collaborate in the areas of sovereign cloud, infrastructure and computing. The joint offering will combine the Schwarz Digits Stackit cloud solution and European cloud expertise with Fujitsu technology and expertise, and Fsas computing infrastructure. 

BELGIUM 22 OKT

Fiberklaar starts FTTH expansion in De Haan

Belgian operator Fiberklaar announced it has started a new phase in the construction of its FTTH network in the seaside town of De Haan. The current phase will connect 7,900 addresses to the network, with VLAFIT4FK acting as contractor. This adds to the existing 5,300 buildings already able to receive fibre in the town.

CZECH REPUBLIC 22 OKT

WorldRadio moves to Play.cz DAB+ network

Czech operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) has announced that WorldRadio, a station dedicated to multicultural and ethnic diversity that has been broadcasting since December 2020, is changing its DAB+ digital distribution. Its programming will now be carried on the DAB+ network operated by the company Play.cz, company acquired by CRA earlier this year. This move will make WorldRadio accessible to the majority of listeners across the Czech Republic.

UNITED STATES 22 OKT

Boldyn sells New York, New York fibre network to Pilot Fiber

Boldyn Networks has agreed a deal with New York-based fibre operator Pilot Fiber to sell its commercial fibre network assets in New York and New Jersey. Upon completion of the deal, Pilot Fiber's owned network footprint will include over 1,600 route miles of fibre, connecting more than 1,200 buildings and 50 data centres. The deal will close in Q2 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. 

POLAND 22 OKT

Ericsson, Play and Asseco unveil system for detecting unauthorised drones

Ericsson Poland, Iliad unit Play and the IT company Asseco have demonstrated how a multi-layered detection system, leveraging mobile networks, can identify drones and protect strategic sites in Poland, Play said. During a real-time drone detection demonstration, the companies showcased the capabilities of Ericsson's Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) technology, which utilises the Play mobile network for data transmission.

GHANA 22 OKT

Ghana to build 800 new telecom sites and upgrade 2,000 others within year

Ghana will construct 800 new telecom sites and upgrade 2,000 existing ones nationwide within the year, according to ICT minister Samuel Nartey George. During a working visit to the Volta region, he said that the additional network spectrum released over the past two years has exceeded the total allocated during the preceding two decades. He noted that the 2,800-site programme is a significant acceleration of Ghana's telecom infrastructure compared with efforts over the past five years. It encompasses both n

UNITED KINGDOM 22 OKT

Community Fibre offers 1 Gbps plan for GBP 20 per month

London-based Community Fibre has launched a flash sale offering its 1 Gbps broadband package for GBP 20 per month with a 24-month contract, instead of the regular price of GBP 25. The offer is available until 26 October 2026. Furthermore, it is offering eligible new customers up to GBP 300 bill credit towards early fees to help them switch to Community Fibre. 

IRELAND 22 OKT

Irish satellite TV service Saorsat to stop operating in early-2028

Irish free-to-air satellite TV service Saorsat has announced its closure in early-2028 as the satellite used to deliver the service reaches its end of life, and will not be replaced. Saorsat has operated since 2012 to provide coverage in areas with no Saorview DTT service reception. Saorsat currently offers TV services from RTE, TG4 and Oireachtas, and these will continue to be available on other TV platforms - including Saorview, eir TV, Virgin Media TV, Sky and Vodafone TV.

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