
Telesat, Cailabs partner on optical connectivity for govt customers
Telesat Government Solutions and Cailabs US have signed a new agreement to cooperate on secure optical connectivity for government customers. The partnership will focus on the integration of resilient, secure and high-capacity optical space-to-ground connectivity for US government and Allied missions.

Telesat, Cailabs partner on optical connectivity for govt customers
Telesat Government Solutions and Cailabs US have signed a new agreement to cooperate on secure optical connectivity for government customers. The partnership will focus on the integration of resilient, secure and high-capacity optical space-to-ground connectivity for US government and Allied missions.

U Mobile launches 2Gbps 5G home broadband service for MYR 98 per month
Malaysian operator U Mobile has launched a 5G home broadband service dubbed Ultra Home 5G Pro. Subscribers will have access to speeds of up to 2 Gbps for a starting price of MYR 98 per month. The service uses 8x8 MIMO 5G-Advanced technology, AI-powered gaming traffic optimisation and a Wi-Fi 7 5G-A router.

U Mobile launches 2Gbps 5G home broadband service for MYR 98 per month
Malaysian operator U Mobile has launched a 5G home broadband service dubbed Ultra Home 5G Pro. Subscribers will have access to speeds of up to 2 Gbps for a starting price of MYR 98 per month. The service uses 8x8 MIMO 5G-Advanced technology, AI-powered gaming traffic optimisation and a Wi-Fi 7 5G-A router.

Charter Communications announces resignation of CFO
Charter Communications has announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jessica Fischer. She will leave her role as CFO on 15 October, with Kevin Howard, EVP and Chief Accounting Officer & Controller, appointed Interim CFO from this date until a permanent replacement is appointed. Fischer joined the company 10 years ago, becoming CFO in 2021; and is leaving to take up a new professional opportunity.

Charter Communications announces resignation of CFO

AT&T joins new Building Future Skilled Trades Coalition
AT&T has announced its participation in the Building Futures Skilled Trades Coalition. Established by the Lowe's Foundation, this new coalition involves over 75 founding stakeholders to help train and develop one million people for skilled trades careers by 2035. John Stankey, AT&T chairman and CEO, said it was proud to join the coalition as the "largest union employer in our industry" to help prepare for more people for "good-paying, rewarding careers" in the telecoms industry.

AT&T joins new Building Future Skilled Trades Coalition

SkyShowtime partners with One Hungary to expand premium content
One Hungary subscribers can now access SkyShowtime through selected TV and broadband plans, standalone add-ons, or a dedicated fixed-broadband bundle. Running until 15 October, a special introductory offer gives eligible customers 50 percent off select broadband packages containing SkyShowtime for six months. Contract terms apply.

SkyShowtime partners with One Hungary to expand premium content

Brazil extends public consultation on telecom spectrum caps until 13 October
Brazilian telecommunications regulator Anatel has extended the public consultation on telecom spectrum caps until 13 October to provide extra time for more comprehensive industry contributions. Spectrum holding limits are currently governed by a resolution from 2018, which aims to prevent individual operators from hoarding frequency bands and restricting market competition.

Brazil extends public consultation on telecom spectrum caps until 13 October

Magyar Telekom launches Domino hybrid mobile plans for children
Hungary's Magyar Telekom has introduced Domino First and Domino Next, two hybrid mobile plans tailored for primary school pupils and teenagers returning to school. They merge the budget control of prepaid cards with the auto-renewing convenience of monthly subscriptions. There are default security restrictions and exclusive parental education tools.

Magyar Telekom launches Domino hybrid mobile plans for children

Portuguese telecom prices drop to near lowest in EU in July
Telecommunications prices in Portugal continued their downward trend in July 2026, falling by 0.8 percent month-on-month and 3.5 percent year-on-year, according to data from regulator Anacom. Over the past twelve months, local telecom prices dropped by an average of 2.2 percent, in stark contrast to the EU average, which rose by 1.7 percent. This 3.9 percentage point gap makes Portugal's price reduction the second-largest in the EU, behind only Austria (-4.0%), while Denmark saw the steepest rise (+6.4%).

Portuguese telecom prices drop to near lowest in EU in July

Irish language PSB TG4 joins EIT Culture and Creativity organisation
Irish-language public service broadcaster (PSB) TG4 has become a Cooperation Partner of EIT Culture & Creativity. The latter is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and works to driven innovation across Europe's cultural and creative sectors.

Irish language PSB TG4 joins EIT Culture and Creativity organisation

Lenovo presents first laptop manufactured in Saudi Arabia
Lenovo has launched its first laptop manufactured in Saudi Arabia. The device was unveiled at LEAP 2026 and is one of the initial products produced at Lenovo's new facility in the country. Commercial production is scheduled to begin in late 2026.Tareq Alangari, SVP and president of Lenovo Middle East, Tuerkiye and Africa, said that after Lenovo and Alat's commitment to build a regional technology and manufacturing hub, the deployment of the first Saudi-made laptop demonstrates the tangible results.

Lenovo presents first laptop manufactured in Saudi Arabia

NTT Data launches AI factory Lab in Riyadh
NTT Data has announced plans to launch the NTT Data AI Factory Lab in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Opening in September, the facility will combine NTT Data's full-stack AI services with technologies from ecosystem partners such as Cisco and Nvidia. The aim is to help organisations scale AI with confidence. The lab will offer executive briefings and strategy workshops.
