Orange Spain adds 20GB to prepaid plans with TV
SPAIN 13:04

Orange Spain adds 20GB to prepaid plans with TV

Orange Spain has decided to promote the prepaid mobile plan including TV it launched in June with additional data at no extra cost. The Orange Prepago TV bundles include 90 television channels, mobile data and unlimited calls at prices ranging from EUR 15 to EUR 25.

Your.cloud acquires schools IT specialist Speyk
NETHERLANDS 13:01

Your.cloud acquires schools IT specialist Speyk

Your.Cloud announced the acquisition of Speyk, an IT services provider based in Veenendaal, Netherlands and focused on the education sector. Started in 2001 Speyk helps schools set up a safe digital learning environment and provides similar IT services to the care, public and business services sectors. It will continue under the same name and management team, led by CEO Erwin Peters, while benefiting from Your.Cloud's broader expertise and network of European IT service providers. No financial details were

Global H1 telecom capex surpasses expectations with 5% rise - Dell'Oro
GLOBAL 12:59

Global H1 telecom capex surpasses expectations with 5% rise - Dell'Oro

Global capital expenditure in the telecommunications sector rose by approximately 5 percent year on year in the first half of 2026, according to the Dell'Oro September 2026 Telecom Capex report. This was stronger than expected after several years of declining investment and marks an improvement relative to expectations at the beginning of 2026, it said.

Qai picks Meeza for AI infrastructure services
QATAR 12:53

Qai picks Meeza for AI infrastructure services

Qatar-based artificial intelligence company Qai is deploying advanced GPU infrastructure in partnership with Meeza, a Qatari provider of managed IT services provider. Under the agreement, Meeza will host Qai's infrastructure within one of its data centres in Qatar, enabling Qai to deliver high-performance compute services while maintaining data sovereignty and compliance with national cybersecurity regulations. Qai will deploy next-generation GPU hardware supported by Meeza's high-density power systems and

Sagemcom to apply RDK EasyMesh controller in Wi-Fi APs and gateways
GLOBAL 12:53

Sagemcom to apply RDK EasyMesh controller in Wi-Fi APs and gateways

Sagemcom said it is adopting RDK's EasyMesh controller, agent and IEEE1905.1 layer to provide an open-source orchestration layer in its Wi-Fi home gateways and extenders. RDK EasyMesh Controller enables deployment of the Wi-Fi Alliance's certified mesh connectivity protocol. It was contributed by Airties to the RDK Alliance specification in 2022.

Ceragon details plans for India Mobile Congress ahead of mmWave radio launch
INDIA 12:51

Ceragon details plans for India Mobile Congress ahead of mmWave radio launch

Ceragon confirmed its attendance at the 2026 India Mobile Congress, taking place in New Delhi from 07 to 10 October. Its showcase will be centred on a soon-to-launch mmWave wireless transport radio for use cases including wireless backhaul links. Launching in Q1 2027, Ceragon said the IP-50EXA-P supplies up to 27 dBm transmit power and supports optional 2 or 3 ft E-stabliser antennas. In a 2+0 wireless transport setup, this should be sufficient for up to 20 Gbps wireless bandwidth and similar distances to t

Devoteam agrees 5-year AWS deal to foster enterprise AI take-up
EUROPE 12:38

Devoteam agrees 5-year AWS deal to foster enterprise AI take-up

Consultancy Devoteam has announced a five-year cooperation agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS). They will combine Devoteam's specialist engineering and forward-deployed engineer (FDE) capabilities with AWS Cloud and AWS artificial intelligence services to accelerate enterprise AI adoption.

Lyntia brings DC Connect coverage to Digital Realty's Barcelona data centre
SPAIN 12:30

Lyntia brings DC Connect coverage to Digital Realty's Barcelona data centre

Spanish wholesale fibre operator Lyntia Networks has announced the extension of its DC Connect private connectivity service to Digital Realty's BCN1 data centre in Barcelona, giving customers access to private, secure and scalable links at the facility. The service supports connections between critical infrastructure, multicloud environments and high-performance applications, with low-latency, resilient and diverse routing options.

Leaseweb promotes Heikamp to COO
NETHERLANDS 12:25

Leaseweb promotes Heikamp to COO

Leaseweb appointed Mathijs Heikamp its Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will be responsible for daily operations, while working on further professionalisation of the operational organisation at the Dutch hosting company and helping to grow its base. Heikamp replaces Alex Wessel, who left in July after a year in the role.

Applied Digital plans Finnish AI factory with up to 1 GW capacity
FINLAND 12:16

Applied Digital plans Finnish AI factory with up to 1 GW capacity

Applied Digital has announced plans to construct a Finnish artificial intelligence factory that could expand to as much as 1 GW capacity. It has reached an agreement providing access to power, with initial supply expected in 2028. Applied Digital has begun marketing the AI factory site and is in talks with "leading" global hyperscale customers.

Vivo launches new flagship V80, Fold6 smartphones at India event
INDIA 12:13

Vivo launches new flagship V80, Fold6 smartphones at India event

Vivo has unveiled new flagship phones at an event in India, along with a preview of its upcoming mixed reality headset. The new smartphones - all made in India - include the Vivo S2 FE with a 10,000 mAh battery, the Vivo X Fold6 foldable smartphone and the Vivo V80 with advanced video and imaging features. All three phones launch later in October, online and in stores, and come with various service deals such as up to six months free Google storage and 50 percent off Jio Hotstar subscriptions. 

Orange Spain's climate targets validated by SBTi
SPAIN 12:02

Orange Spain's climate targets validated by SBTi

Orange Spain said its climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a corporate climate action organisation. The validation confirms that the group's roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 is consistent with scientific guidance and the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

FINLAND 12:00

Elisa adds MTV Katsomo+ to Elisa Entertainment subscriptions

Finnish operator Elisa has announced the addition of the MTV Katsomo+ streaming service to Elisa Entertainment subscriptions, starting with new subscribers from 06 October. Existing customers of Elisa Viihde Premium, Elisa Viihde Plus and Elisa Viihde Sound will be granted access gradually during the month, when instructions will be e-mailed to subscribers. Elisa said MTV Katsomo Plus provides diversifies viewing by offering entertainment shows, domestic and international drama and reality, as well as other

SPAIN 11:32

Telefonica updates climate plan, targets net zero by 2040

Telefonica has updated its Climate Action Plan with a view to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. Above all, it has now integrated climate considerations into the group's business management, investment decisions and sustainability strategy on the basis of decarbonisation targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). 

AFRICA 11:27

Vertiv to work with Cybastion to target northwest Africa market

Vertiv signed a memorandum of understanding with Cybastion to create a collaboration framework focused on Northwest Africa, specifically targeting key markets including Morocco, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Gabon, where both companies maintain active engagements. By combining Vertiv's data centre expertise with Cybastion's experience and relationships in government-led digital initiatives, the partnership enables Vertiv to engage at the earliest stages of large-scale infrastructure projects

GLOBAL 11:25

Nokia exits InCoax distribution partnership citing lack of customer interest

Nokia has pulled out of its distribution agreement with MoCA solutions vendor InCoax citing insufficient customer demand. Following this announcement, InCoax products will no longer feature in Nokia's catalogue and Nokia will no longer invest in joint MoCA-based technologies. Nokia said InCoax would evaluate its decision and any potential implications for its contractual agreements, and had also started a dialogue with Nokia on "the way forward."

UNITED KINGDOM 11:21

Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety

UK regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Meta over its compliance with online safety laws. The investigation will examine whether the group failed to comply with obligations under the Online Safety Act by failing to conduct a proper risk assessment for Instagram Instants before launching the product. Launched in May 2026, the Instagram Instants feature allows content shared by users to disappear once it has been viewed.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 11:18

Truecaller offers security partner discounts with Premium plans in Latin America

Caller identification service provider Truecaller has announced the bundling of partner offers into Truecaller Premium plans, letting subscribers in seventeen Latin American countries claim discounts from partners through the Truecaller app. The focus is on security, and an image accompanying its press release bears the logos for Norton, Koofr, Pura Mente and Say Help. The offers in Latin America are delivered via Cykadas, Truecaller's commercial partner in the region.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:13

Google prepares for Play Store download fees lawsuit in UK

Google is preparing for the start of a GBP 1.2 billion lawsuit in the UK over claims that it charged excessive fees for Google Play Store downloads, reports the Financial Times. A 7-week trial will start in London this week, with the anti-trust lawsuit accusing parent company Alphabet of harming competition and imposing excessive fees on Play Store downloads since 2015. The class-action lawsuit could result in around 20 million UK consumers getting compensation of around GBP 60 each. The claim is led by con

UNITED KINGDOM 10:54

Telecom Plus sees strong customer, partner growth in H1

Telecom Plus (Utility Warehouse), UK platform for subscription-style household utility services, has issued an H1 trading update for the six months to 30 September 2026, with multi-service organic customer numbers growing at an annualised run rate of over 11 percent to around 526,000, from around 498,000 at end-FY26. Single service organic customers grew by an annualised run rate of around 8.5 percent to 791,000, from 759,000 at end-FY26. 

UNITED STATES 10:42

FCC issues Covered List waiver for ISP-modified internet routers

The US telecoms regulator has granted a request from two organisations representing smaller rural carriers to permit modifications to foreign-produced internet routers exempted from the current prohibition on imports. The FCC's Office for Engineering and Technology issued a one-year waiver to members of the US NCTA and ACA Connect associations.

FRANCE 10:41

Auchan Telecom starts money-back offer through customer loyalty scheme

Auchan Telecom has responded to the relaunch of Carrefour Mobile by introducing a new benefit for customers who link their mobile plan to the Waaoh! customer loyalty scheme offered by supermarket group Auchan. This benefit currently amounts to a EUR 2 monthly credit on the Waaoh! account with Auchan Telecom's 20 GB, 130 GB and 200 GB postpaid plans, priced at EUR 7.99, EUR 10.99 and EUR 13.99 per month respectively. The mobile service is operated by Bouygues Telecom under a brand licence granted by Auchan.

INDIA 10:40

Aviat outsources Indian production of WTM 4000 backhaul radio

Aviat Networks announced a licence-to-manufacture partnership to produce its WTM 4000 family of microwave backhaul radios in India. An agreement has been signed with Indian contract manufacturer Dixon Electro Appliances, the telecoms subsidiary of Dixon Technologies based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

SWEDEN 10:28

Swedish digital literacy event takes place on 09 October

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS has announced a DigitalIdag event on 09 October, gathering over 300 participants from the public sector, business and civil society to highlight the importance of digital skills. This year's slogan is 'We all have a next digital step', which intends to reflect the fact that nobody ever knows everything about digital technology. Digital literacy activities will take place nationwide.

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