China Telecom's 9-month profit drops nearly 15% as revenue declines despite 5G, broadband growth
China Telecom posted operating revenues of CNY 382.4 billion for the nine months ended 30 September, which represents a decline of 3.7 percent year-on-year. Revenue from China Telecom's principal businesses was stable year-on-year at CNY 359.3 billion, while revenue from Communications Business amounted to CNY 313.1 billion, and revenue from Intelligence Business reached CNY 46.2 billion.
China Telecom's 9-month profit drops nearly 15% as revenue declines despite 5G, broadband growth
China Telecom posted operating revenues of CNY 382.4 billion for the nine months ended 30 September, which represents a decline of 3.7 percent year-on-year. Revenue from China Telecom's principal businesses was stable year-on-year at CNY 359.3 billion, while revenue from Communications Business amounted to CNY 313.1 billion, and revenue from Intelligence Business reached CNY 46.2 billion.
NCC issues type approval compliance notice to SIM-enabled device makers, importers and sellers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reminded original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), original device manufacturers (ODMs), importers, distributors, dealers and retailers of their statutory obligations under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Type Approval Regulations 2024, and the Type Approval Business Rules 2024. To ensure all equipment imported, distributed and operated in Nigeria adheres to safety and technical standards, the NCC is enhancing market oversight and enforcement using a
NCC issues type approval compliance notice to SIM-enabled device makers, importers and sellers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reminded original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), original device manufacturers (ODMs), importers, distributors, dealers and retailers of their statutory obligations under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Type Approval Regulations 2024, and the Type Approval Business Rules 2024. To ensure all equipment imported, distributed and operated in Nigeria adheres to safety and technical standards, the NCC is enhancing market oversight and enforcement using a
Samsung promotes Galaxy phones with dating reality show 'Love Transit 35+'
Samsung Electronics announced it's collaborating with the dating reality show 'Love Transit 35+' in Japan to promote its Galaxy smartphones. The show started streaming exclusively on Prime Video 22 October, and a promotional video featuring the six participants sharing photos and videos taken with Samsung phones was released at the same time.
Samsung promotes Galaxy phones with dating reality show 'Love Transit 35+'
KT kicks off expansion of national quantum testbed
Korean operator KT announced that it has completed the kick-off meeting for a project to expand the national quantum testbed. Supported by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the NIA, the project is a national strategic initiative designed to expand the existing quantum cryptography testbed to new technologies such as entanglement, longer distances across the country and new methods of distribution such as wireless and satellite.
KT kicks off expansion of national quantum testbed
Iliad Italia launches weekly Serie A ticket contest
Iliad Italia has launched another edition of its "Vinci lo stadio con iliad" ("Win the Stadium with Iliad") competition as part of its technological sponsorship of Italy's top-tier football league, Lega Serie A. Under the contest, Iliad users with mobile plans starting from EUR 7.99 a month and an active automatic payment method, or who have an active home connection plan, can choose their favourite team and use their personal game code to try to win two free tickets or an autographed jersey from one of the
Iliad Italia launches weekly Serie A ticket contest
SK hynix drops plans for Solidigm IPO
SK hynix has abandoned plans to list its US subsidiary Solidigm on the stock market. The Korean company said the market conditions were not right for an IPO, so it has halted the review of potential listing options. The decision does not reflect any change in Solidigm's growth prospects or investment needs, the company added.
SK hynix drops plans for Solidigm IPO
Dazn Italia to air Napoli-Roma Serie A game on FTA
Live sports streaming platform Dazn Italia has confirmed that it will be broadcasting the Serie A football league game between Napoli and Roma live on its freemium tier on 24 October at 6 pm. The game is the first of five free-to-air games from Italy's top-tier league that Dazn intends to air during the 2026-27 season. Anyone who registers with their email via the company's app will be able to watch the game on an exclusive basis via Dazn's free tier.
Dazn Italia to air Napoli-Roma Serie A game on FTA
SpaceX seeks access to at least 80,000 cell towers in US - report
SpaceX aims to secure access to a minimum 80,000 cell sites across the US to launch its Starlink Mobile service, and is in talks with at least one major towers company to reach that goal, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. They said SpaceX is talking to Crown Castle, which along with American Tower and Vertical Bridge, ranks among the biggest tower companies in the US.
SpaceX seeks access to at least 80,000 cell towers in US - report
Meo and Altice Labs trial QKD over commercial fibre networks
Meo (via Altice Labs) and Portugal's Institute of Telecommunications (IT) have conducted Portugal's first demonstration of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) coexisting with traditional communications over an existing, commercial fibre-optic network. Unveiled at the Portugal Digital Summit 2026, the test secured an encrypted video call over a 50G-PON connection without requiring dedicated infrastructure. It proved that QKD can operate alongside three network generations (GPON, XGS-PON, and 50G-PON), offering a
Meo and Altice Labs trial QKD over commercial fibre networks
Megafon appoints director for SME clients
Russian operator Megafon has appointed Maxim Glazov the director for SMEs business (SMB) clients, reports Vc.ru. His key objectives include advancing digital channels for corporate client engagement, implementing new tools for client acquisition and retention, enhancing the efficiency of business processes, and creating comprehensive service offerings tailored to the specific needs of entrepreneurs. Prior to joining Megafon, Glazov worked at Raiffeisenbank, where he served as the managing director.
Megafon appoints director for SME clients
Lancom adds GNM-IX peering access for Greek customers via 100 Gbps link in Bulgaria
Greek operator Lancom has added international internet exchange GNM-IX to its services portfolio, giving customers in Greece access to international peering through its existing network infrastructure. Lancom connects to GNM-IX through a 100 Gbps port in Sofia, Bulgaria.
