IDC increases forecast for global telecom service revenues on higher inflation
Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay-TV services will reach USD 1.585 trillion in 2026, up 2.3 percent from the previous year, according to the latest research from IDC. Its growth forecast is half a percentage point more optimistic than earlier this year, amid expected price increases to keep up with the higher inflation.
IDC increases forecast for global telecom service revenues on higher inflation
Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay-TV services will reach USD 1.585 trillion in 2026, up 2.3 percent from the previous year, according to the latest research from IDC. Its growth forecast is half a percentage point more optimistic than earlier this year, amid expected price increases to keep up with the higher inflation.
Cellnex 9-month revenues up over 2% to EUR 3 bln, cuts net loss
Spanish operator Cellnex Telecom, Europe's largest mobile towers company, reported revenues up 2.4 percent year-on-year on (4.9% on an organic basis) to EUR 3.01 billion in the first nine months of 2026 thanks to sustained client demand and growth across all segments. It also reduced its nine-month net loss by 16.7 percent to EUR 219 million and increased its free cash flow to EUR 474 million, 2.5 times the year-earlier result of EUR 186 million, due to in part to cost reductions and lower investment spendi
Cellnex 9-month revenues up over 2% to EUR 3 bln, cuts net loss
Spanish operator Cellnex Telecom, Europe's largest mobile towers company, reported revenues up 2.4 percent year-on-year on (4.9% on an organic basis) to EUR 3.01 billion in the first nine months of 2026 thanks to sustained client demand and growth across all segments. It also reduced its nine-month net loss by 16.7 percent to EUR 219 million and increased its free cash flow to EUR 474 million, 2.5 times the year-earlier result of EUR 186 million, due to in part to cost reductions and lower investment spendi
Airtel revenues jump 17%, adds nearly 12 million customers in September quarter
Airtel posted revenues of INR 608.78 billion for its second quarter ended 30 September 2026, which represents an increase of 16.7 percent year-on-year and 4 percent quarter-on-quarter, boosted by strong growth in India and Africa. The operator reports that its total customer base expanded to 693 million across 15 countries supported by quarterly net additions of 12 million subscribers across India and Africa. Quarterly EBITDA reached INR 352.40 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 57.9 percent.
Airtel revenues jump 17%, adds nearly 12 million customers in September quarter
DNA wins joint procurement contract for public sector in Paijat-Hame region
DNA said it will provide telecommunication services under a major joint procurement contract in Paijat-Hame. No financial details were given. Lahti city council acted as the authorised buyer on behalf of 23 other participants. The other parties are the Paijat-Hame region's municipalities, joint municipal authorities, public organisations and municipal corporations.
DNA wins joint procurement contract for public sector in Paijat-Hame region
Quebecor Q3 results boosted by strong telecoms, media performance
Canadian telecoms and media group Quebecor has reported revenue of CAD 1.45 billion for Q3 2026, up 3.5 percent or CAD 49.2 million year-on-year; with adjusted EBITDA up 12.5 percent or CAD 78.6 million to CAD 706.7 million; and adjusted cash flow from operations up 14.6 percent or CAD 67.3 million to CAD 529.7 million. Growth was driven by the strong performance of the telecoms and media businesses, and a positive impact of CAD 31.5 million of stock-based compensation. Net income attributable to shareholde
Quebecor Q3 results boosted by strong telecoms, media performance
AWS signs collaboration agreement with Great Ormond Street Hospital
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) in London to support digital innovation across clinical care, research and education. This builds on an existing partnership which has delivered digital and data initiatives, and will focus on deploying emerging technologies for the hospital.
AWS signs collaboration agreement with Great Ormond Street Hospital
Teleste prunes top end of FY forecast ranges as Q3 sales drop 18%
Teleste is lowering the top end of its full year sales and adjusted operating profit forecast ranges after weaker results in its third quarter. It said Q3 sales declined by 17.5 percent to EUR 28.4 million and adjusted EBITDA dipped to EUR 3.4 million from EUR 3.5 million. Adjusted Q3 operating profit fell 7.8 percent to EUR 2.1 million and operating profit shrank 7.7 percent to EUR 2.0 million.
Teleste prunes top end of FY forecast ranges as Q3 sales drop 18%
Ster to increase TV ad rates in 2027
Ster, the advertising platform for the Dutch public broadcast system, announced an increase in its TV rates for 2027 and an average rise of 2 percent in radio rates. Prices for online display and video campaigns will be unchanged.
Ster to increase TV ad rates in 2027
Huawei powers solar expansion at Highveld Industrial Park
Huawei Digital Power is supporting the expansion of renewable energy generation at South Africa's Highveld Industrial Park in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, through its contribution to the 6.35 MWp Shumbasolve Phase 2 solar project. Officially launched on 28 October, the plant was developed by Highveld Industrial Park, with energy platform MPower Energy (backed by Moolman Group and Fledge Capital) serving as the off-taker. The Phase 2 installation utilizes Huawei SUN2000-330KTL inverters alongside the Huawei LUNA2
Huawei powers solar expansion at Highveld Industrial Park
Makedonski Telekom CEO Markovic promoted to DT European leadership role
Makedonski Telekom CEO Goran Markovic has been appointed Senior Vice President, Commercial Growth Europe at Deutsche Telekom, effective 1 January 2027. In his new role, Markovic will oversee commercial expansion across nine European markets, including North Macedonia.
Makedonski Telekom CEO Markovic promoted to DT European leadership role
Nigeria launches USSD loan service
The Nigerian government has launched a new USSD-based credit service dubbed Spark, designed to help Nigerians access loans and build formal credit histories using basic mobile phones, Vanguard reported. Introduced by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (Creditcorp), the product specifically targets individuals, particularly first-time borrowers, with limited or no prior credit history. Interested citizens can dial 347333# on any mobile phone to access the service without needing a smartphone or interne
