Transtelecom to provide infrastructure for hosting AWS Outposts in Kazakhstan
KAZAKHSTAN 16:26

Transtelecom to provide infrastructure for hosting AWS Outposts in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan operator Transtelecom will provide data centre infrastructure to host AWS Outposts as part of a collaboration with Processing.kz, an online payment gateway and internet acquiring service provider. This project will enable the use of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to power payment services, with data storage and processing taking place entirely within Kazakhstan. 

OpenAI to work with Poland's NASK on AI safety
POLAND 16:25

OpenAI to work with Poland's NASK on AI safety

Polish national R&D institute NASK and OpenAI signed an agreement to collaborate on AI safety research. This partnership will combine the expertise and experience of both organisations to more rapidly identify risks associated with this technology and improve defenses against them. It will also enable a more effective assessment of how advanced AI methods can help enhance the security and resilience of digital services.

Polsat claims top spot in Polish video market in September
POLAND 16:24

Polsat claims top spot in Polish video market in September

Nielsen has published its All Screens Video Landscape report for September. The report measures total household viewership, defined as a combination of total reach and time spent, across four screens: TVs, PCs/laptops, smartphones, and tablets. Polsat captured a 19.05 percent audience share in September, overtaking Warner Bros. Discovery (18.41 percent) to claim the top spot in the distributor rankings for the first time in 2026. 

Orange Slovakia raises 5G coverage to 94% of population
SLOVAKIA 16:23

Orange Slovakia raises 5G coverage to 94% of population

Orange Slovakia has launched its 5G services in 96 villages, reports Zive. This makes the 5G network available in 1,644 sites including 94.2 percent of the country's population.

Anthropic files for Nasdaq IPO
GLOBAL 16:22

Anthropic files for Nasdaq IPO

Anthropic is moving ahead with plans to list its shares on the stock market. The AI company filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on the proposed IPO and listing on the Nasdaq market. No details on the number or price of the shares to be sold have been disclosed yet.

Talpa expands ad sales to DPG Media's Ad Manager
NETHERLANDS 15:58

Talpa expands ad sales to DPG Media's Ad Manager

Dutch broadcaster Talpa Media is expanding its ad sales to DPG Media's Ad Manager. This is open to advertisers making their own direct purchases for online video and connected TV. Talpa Media will continue to serve existing advertisers and media agencies itself, with DPG's platform offering an alternative sales channel to reach more customers. 

Kijk, Viaplay and Prime Video lead ad-supported streaming audience in Netherlands
NETHERLANDS 15:54

Kijk, Viaplay and Prime Video lead ad-supported streaming audience in Netherlands

The streaming services Kijk, Viaplay and Prime Video reached similar audience shares in the Netherlands with their ad-supported services in September, according to GfK figures cited by Marketing Report. Kijk, the free platform owned by broadcaster Talpa, reached around 1.8 million people, Viaplay 1.77 million and Prime Video 1.76 million. RTL's platform Videoland was slightly behind the top three with 1.65 million unique visitors aged 13 or older.

Adtran, Wirewave join NLconnect
NETHERLANDS 15:34

Adtran, Wirewave join NLconnect

Adtran and Wirewave have joined the association of telecom companies in the Netherlands NLconnect. Adtran provides a range of fibre network equipment, while Belgium-based Wirewave is a supplier of materials and components for telecom networks, such as cables and RF units. This brings NLconnect to around 90 members in total. 

T-Mobile US offers flexible streaming options with new T-Mix plans
UNITED STATES 15:27

T-Mobile US offers flexible streaming options with new T-Mix plans

T-Mobile US is introducing a new offer to let postpaid mobile customers choose their streaming and other extra services as part of their monthly plan. T-Mix Standard starts at USD 55 per month for one line and includes one 'Pick' from a wide range of media and lifestyle benefits, T-Mix More is available from USD 75 per month and includes two Picks, and T-Mix Loaded begins from USD 95 per month and includes three Picks. The Picks can be changed every three months, and in addition to third-party providers, al

O2 Slovakia updates pay-TV offer with more sport, channels
SLOVAKIA 15:08

O2 Slovakia updates pay-TV offer with more sport, channels

O2 Slovakia announced that TV channels Nova Sport 3 and Nova Sport 4, which hold broadcasting rights for the Uefa Champions League, the German Bundesliga, the Spanish La Liga and others, will be available on its pay-TV lineup starting 01 November. The channels will be added to the Phodova O2 TV package. During the Christmas season, O2 will provide temporary access to additional sports events via Nova Sport 5 and Nova Sport 6, including Formula 1, MotoGP, and extra football coverage during concurrent matches

AzInTelecom blocks over 85,000 cloned IMEI codes
AZERBAIJAN 15:08

AzInTelecom blocks over 85,000 cloned IMEI codes

Azerbaijan operator AzInTelecom, belonging to Azcon Holding, continues to implement measures to prevent the registration of mobile devices imported into Azerbaijan using fraudulent IMEI codes. As part of these efforts, 86,813 cloned IMEI codes have been identified to date, all of which have been blocked through AzInTelecom's Mobile Device Registration System (MDRS). The system has also prevented attempts to connect to mobile networks in Azerbaijan using these blocked IMEI codes.

PKP completes GSM-R tests on new high-speed train line
POLAND 15:05

PKP completes GSM-R tests on new high-speed train line

Polish railway carrier PKP PLK announced it has completed tests of the GSM-R communication system on the Central Rail Line (CMK), confirming its proper operation at a speed of 250 km/h with new Pendolino trains. This marks a key milestone in preparations for launching regular rail services at the highest operational speed ever seen in Poland. 

SLOVAKIA 14:59

4ka expands roaming coverage, offers VoLTE when roaming

Slovak mobile operator 4ka has updated its list of roaming partners, reports Zive.sk The update also adds support for calls over the 4G network (VoLTE) while abroad for the first time. According to the current list, customers can use VoLTE with 35 roaming partners across 26 countries, including numerous EU states, the UK, the US, Canada and Andorra.

GLOBAL 14:58

Oracle earmarks USD 1 bln for partner ecosystem initiatives

Oracle announced it is investing USD 1 billion into its partner initiative in the next four years to help service AI customer demand. The cloud and IT vendor expects to create new opportunities for partners to build expertise in specialist areas, while facilitating innovative delivery playbooks tailored to business transformation objectives. The enhanced offering will encompass new benefits and incentives in Oracle's PartnerNetwork programme (OPN), incorporating planned investment in training, certification

POLAND 14:57

Internet Union competes acquisition of Alias telecom infrastructure

Polish ISP Internet Union, part of the Fixmap Group, completed the acquisition of the telecommunications infrastructure owned by Alias, a company based in Lower Silesia. The previous owner was the FCA Group. This marks the group's 25th acquisition and the fifth carried out in partnership with the fund Arcus Infrastructure Partners. Alias operates exclusively on a wholesale basis. Its network covers nearly 5,500 households and borders the networks of other Fixmap portfolio companies Internet Union, Eden and

AUSTRIA 14:56

MagentaTV adds travel channel Travelxp to offering in Austria

MagentaTV, the streaming service of Deutsche Telekom, has added travel channel Travelxp to its offering in Austria. The channel on Magenta TV marks the entry of Travelxp into the Austrian market. The channels is available on the Magenta TV Box 4K/HDR Android TV, as part of the Documentary Thematic Section. It is included in the TV-L package and is offered through Travelxp's dedicated German-language feed. Travelxp produces content in more than 70 countries and in multiple languages.

GLOBAL 14:55

SpaceX agrees USD 40 bln GPU master lease for xAI data centres

SpaceX announced a master framework worth up to USD 40 billion to lease state-of-the-art GPU equipment from Nvidia for its terrestrial data centres. The lease agreement is with an entity managed by Apollo Global Management, and is also backed by Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and KKR. The deal is described as the largest financing for GPU procurement in history, with Goldman Sachs Asset Management acting as the sole structuring agent.

GLOBAL 14:24

Apple releases new iPad mini with revamped OLED display and A20 Pro chip

Apple has announced the upcoming launch of a new version of its iPad Mini tablet with an 8.5-inch OLED display, an A20 Pro chip and fast-charging support. The screen replaces the previous model's 8.3-inch panel and offers higher contrast, more than twice the peak brightness and an optional nano-texture finish. It is also the first iPad Mini with an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance.

UNITED KINGDOM 14:19

Openreach connects more Scottish premises to fibre broadband

Openeach is starting to work to deliver full-fibre broadband to more premises across Scotland through the UK government-funded Project Gigabit programme. It is working to deliver connectivity to homes and businesses in Kilmun, Strone, Blairmore, Torrance, Kirkmichael (Ayrshire) and Kinloch Rannoch. Openreach holds a GBP 175 million Project Gigabit contract to deliver full-fibre broadband to around 77,000 Scottish premises - including some of the hardest-to-reach areas of the Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Na h

FINLAND 14:14

Alcom white label TV service with AgileTV starts deployment as Play+

Video technology services provider AgileTV, the commercial brand of Agile Content, said it has partnered with Alcom's new television service, Play+. Alcom is based in Aland, the autonomous, Swedish-speaking province of Finland. Tom Bengtsson, CEO of Alcom, said the two companies have created a competitive and scalable white label TV-as-a-Service product that lets operators provide their customers with a high-quality television service without the complexity of building and operating their own platform.

EUROPE 14:13

EasyJet partners with Starlink to deploy onboard internet connectivity

European budget airline EasyJet has announced an agreement with Starlink to offer on-board Wi-Fi to passengers for the first time. EasyJet will deploy Starlink high-speed inflight connectivity from 1st-half 2027 across its A320, A320neo and A321neo fleet. It expects to complete the roll-out by early-2028. EasyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis said staying connected during flights was becoming increasingly important for both holidaymakers and business customers. 

UNITED KINGDOM 14:07

Ofcom publishes latest telecoms, pay-TV complaints data

The latest telecoms and pay-TV complaints data from UK regulator Ofcom shows that BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone received the most complaints from broadband customers in Q2 2026, at 7 complaints per 100,000 customers each. This compares to an industry average of 6 complaints per 100,000 customers. Virgin Media O2 was the least complained about broadband provider (4). 

SWEDEN 14:00

Teracom lifts Q3 revenue and operating profit amid growth in digital infrastructure and broadcasting services

State-owned Swedish company Teracom says year-on-year increases in third quarter revenue and operating profit leave it in a stable financial position with the scope to plan for the future. The upturns are thanks largely to growth in the digital infrastructure segment as well as a recovery in the level of remuneration for broadcasting services. Teracom is involved in innovation and cooperation nationally and internationally with both academia and industry, including work on a drone detection and monitoring p

GLOBAL 13:45

Meta announces plans to sell up to USD 95 billion in new shares to fund AI plans

Meta has announced plans to sell up to USD 95 billion in stock to fund its ambitions in the AI market. The plan starts with the sale of USD 35 billion worth of its Class A stock and depositary shares based on preferred stock. The other USD 60 billion may be realised over time with the start of a new programme to sell Class C shares from Q1 2027. 

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