TP-Link faces legal action in four US states over alleged China links
US state attorney generals representing Florida, Iowa, Nebraska and Montana have launched a co-ordinated legal action against TP-Link Systems over alleged efforts to deceive buyers about the supply chain for its consumer routers. Since separating from its former Chinese parent company TP-Link Technologies, TP-Link Systems has always argued it is operationally independent and sources devices for sale in the US from a production base in Vietnam.
TP-Link faces legal action in four US states over alleged China links
US state attorney generals representing Florida, Iowa, Nebraska and Montana have launched a co-ordinated legal action against TP-Link Systems over alleged efforts to deceive buyers about the supply chain for its consumer routers. Since separating from its former Chinese parent company TP-Link Technologies, TP-Link Systems has always argued it is operationally independent and sources devices for sale in the US from a production base in Vietnam.
Berec report finds EU telco consolidation unlikely to boost investment
Consolidation on the EU telecom market is not likely to lead to more network investment, innovation or competition, according to a report from Berec, the assembly of EU telecom regulators. Berec said EU regulations are not holding back mergers between telecom operators, neither within countries or across borders, despite the calls by some telecom operators to relax merger controls. Based on the cases it examined, M&A is not guaranteed to yield the extra capital efficiency claimed, nor result in better price
Berec report finds EU telco consolidation unlikely to boost investment
Consolidation on the EU telecom market is not likely to lead to more network investment, innovation or competition, according to a report from Berec, the assembly of EU telecom regulators. Berec said EU regulations are not holding back mergers between telecom operators, neither within countries or across borders, despite the calls by some telecom operators to relax merger controls. Based on the cases it examined, M&A is not guaranteed to yield the extra capital efficiency claimed, nor result in better price
Paramount completes Warner takeover, plans unified streaming platform in time
Consumers can expect "greater innovation" from the new media company Skydance, bringing together Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. That includes "significant improvements" to its direct-to-consumer streaming products, which will "unify into a single service over time", Skydance confirmed in an announcement on the closing of the merger.
Paramount completes Warner takeover, plans unified streaming platform in time
Apple to launch smart home hub, works with LG on peripherals - report
Apple is set to unveil a new smart home hub and has worked with LG Electronics to develop related accessories, Bloomberg reported. The products, including a smart doorbell and thermostat, will be part of an ecosystem of devices that work with Apple's new smart home hub, unnamed people with knowledge of the matter said. The Apple devices are set to be introduced on 13 October.
Apple to launch smart home hub, works with LG on peripherals - report
Rogers launches latest ad campaign with sports, entertainment stars
Rogers Communications has launched the latest instalment of its 'We Got You' marketing campaign, bringing together stars from the worlds of sport and entertainment to promote the company's consumer services. The new campaign sees Canadian actor Michael Cera return as the 'Rogers Guy' who thinks that the benefits available to all Rogers customers are exclusively available to him only.
Rogers launches latest ad campaign with sports, entertainment stars
Netomnia parent reports 2025 revenue of GBP 103.5 million
Substantial Group, owner of UK fibre altnet Netomnia, has reported revenue of GBP 103.5 million for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, up 168 percent or GBP 64.8 million from GBP 38.7 million in 2024. Gross profit reached GBP 78.5 million, up 264 percent or GBP 56.9 million from GBP 21.6 million in 2024. The increases were driven by higher subscribers and higher ARPU. The group's losses increased during 2025 due to interest costs on debts used to build its fibre network.
Netomnia parent reports 2025 revenue of GBP 103.5 million
Arrow Business Communications reports 2025 revenue of GBP 99.1 million
UK-based Arrow Business Communications (Aro) has reported group revenue of GBP 99.1 million and gross profit of GBP 46.8 million for the 12 months to 31 December 2025. Accounts filed with Companies House show that the cloud services provider adjusted EBITDA was up 10 percent to GBP 12.4 million, from GBP 11.4 million in 2024, reflecting strong recurring revenue and operational efficiency. Recurring revenue accounted for 77 percent of total revenue in 2025.
Arrow Business Communications reports 2025 revenue of GBP 99.1 million
Waterland rules out takeover bid for Gamma
Gamma Communications confirmed that private equity company Waterland has decided not to make a higher takeover offer for the company. Waterland had been in talks to acquire Gamma and then sell a stake to telecoms provider Giacom. Gamma announced at start-September that it had agreed to a takeover by private equity company Epiris. The recommended cash offer would see shareholders receive 1.12 per share, valuing Gamma's entire ordinary share capital at around GBP 1.05 billion on a fully diluted basis, with an
Waterland rules out takeover bid for Gamma
Telzas to supply telecom power systems for GovNet network
The Polish Ministry of the Interior and Administration concluded a tender for the supply of power equipment for the GovNet network. The contract for the telecommunications power systems was awarded to Telzas, a company based in Szczecinek, which submitted the only bid under the tender. The value of the awarded contract is PLN 1.57 million. The contract covers the delivery of 31 new telecommunications power systems, including battery sets. Under the order, the contractor will supply 15 power system units wit
Telzas to supply telecom power systems for GovNet network
Du to work with Rilian on industrial cybersecurity in UAE
UAE operator Du signed a memorandum of understanding with Rilian to advance IT/OT cybersecurity across the nation's critical infrastructure and industrial sectors. Under the non-exclusive agreement, Du Tech will pair its National Hypercloud, sovereign cloud infrastructure, and managed security services with Rilian's Caspian agentic AI platform and IT/OT security expertise. Together, the two entities will deliver managed security services designed to satisfy UAE data sovereignty and regulatory standards.
Du to work with Rilian on industrial cybersecurity in UAE
Rostelecom launches Tea Next Eurasian fibre backbone across Russia
Russian national operatorn Rostelecom said that it has completed the construction of the Tea Next Trans-Eurasian fibre-optic link, claiming the country's largest telecommunications infrastructure project to date. Rostelecom initiated the project in the summer of 2020 by establishing the operating company Atlas. The line connects Russia's western and eastern borders, linking major cities across the country and providing connections to the borders with Mongolia and China. The new line has a capacity of 96 dar
