AT&T lays first fibre at new global headquarters in Texas
UNITED STATES 09:44

AT&T lays first fibre at new global headquarters in Texas

AT&T has broken ground on its new worldwide headquarters in Plano, Texas, installing  the first fibre connection on the campus. The seven-building campus will cover 54 acres and 2.2 million sq ft, bringing the company's Dallas-Fort Worth teams together in an integrated headquarters designed to support innovation and collaboration. 

Vodafone Qatar and ITPC agree to explore international connectivity
QATAR 09:43

Vodafone Qatar and ITPC agree to explore international connectivity

Vodafone Qatar and the Informatics and Telecom Public Company (ITPC) have signed a cooperation agreement at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026 concerning telecommunications and digital infrastructure. They will explore partnership opportunities in transit projects in Iraq, internet exchange points (IXPs), and international connectivity. They will examine network interconnection to optimise resource use and support cross-border data and telecom traffic, too. Technical and commercial discussions will evalu

Bite Latvia introduces SMS sender restrictions to fight scammers
LATVIA 09:40

Bite Latvia introduces SMS sender restrictions to fight scammers

Bite Latvia launched a pilot project that allows legal entities to request, free of charge, restrictions on the use of specific SMS sender names within the Bite Latvia network. A SMS sender name is the identifier that appears on a recipient's phone in place of a phone number, for example, the name of a bank or a company. Participants already involved in the pilot project include the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) and several major banks. The option to request restrictions on the use of a SMS sender

Ukraine seeks input on broadband white spots
UKRAINE 09:38

Ukraine seeks input on broadband white spots

Ukrainian telecommunications regulator NKEK adopted a decision to conduct consultations with market participants and other stakeholders regarding the identification of areas where access to fixed and mobile broadband networks is absent and must be provided. This decision was adopted in accordance with the national Law on Telecommunications and other legal acts. The NKEK decision provides for the publication of draft lists of settlements, defined by their geographic boundaries, where access to fixed and mobi

Entel in talks to sell Peru unit to Millicom
PERU 09:35

Entel in talks to sell Peru unit to Millicom

Chilean operator Entel is in advanced negotiations to sell its Peruvian business to Millicom, owner of Tigo-branded operations across Latin America, confirmed the company in a filing sent to financial markets watchdog CMF. Entel simply confirmed that it received a non-binding offer from Millicom to purchase all shares of its Entel Peru unit for an undisclosed sum, adding that completion of the transaction depends on obtaining the necessary corporate authorisations from the parties, among other conditions.

Voxi launches early Black Friday sale
UNITED KINGDOM 09:34

Voxi launches early Black Friday sale

Voxi, Vodafone UK's digital youth brand, has launched its early Black Friday sale, with savings across the latest smartphones and SIM-only plans. Customers can save up to GBP 68 with the iPhone 15 Pro Max (Like New), up to GBP 385 with the Samsung Galaxy S26, and up to GBP 396 with the Google Pixel 11. The smartphone deals are available online from 11-30 November.

DR Congo prepares new cybersecurity regulations for digital service providers
CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 09:32

DR Congo prepares new cybersecurity regulations for digital service providers

The Democratic Republic of Congo is advancing new regulatory measures to enhance information systems security at government institutions and digital service providers, Ecofin reported. The Ministry of Digital Economy and the Congolese Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ARPTC) introduced seven draft ministerial orders during a workshop in Kinshasa. They aim to implement provisions established under the 2023 Digital Code.

Vecima sales up 37% in fiscal Q1
GLOBAL 09:22

Vecima sales up 37% in fiscal Q1

Canada's Vecima Networks has reported sharply higher sales in its fiscal first quarter to 30 September amid strong demand for its Entra broadband access and TerraceIQ content delivery lines. Consolidated group revenues reached CAD 95.1 million, an increase of 37.4 percent year-on-year and 4.5 percent sequentially. The annual growth figure was in line with fiscal Q4's 36.4 percent increase.

Digi revenues up 13% in Q3 on double-digit growth across Spain, Portugal and Romania
EUROPE 09:21

Digi revenues up 13% in Q3 on double-digit growth across Spain, Portugal and Romania

Digi reported revenues of EUR 632.8 million for the third quarter, up 12.8 percent from a year earlier following double-digit growth across Romania, Spain and Portugal. Operating expenses rose a slightly slower 11 percent, due mainly to mobile customer growth and the IPO in Spain, and adjusted EBITDA after leases increased to EUR 197.2 million from EUR 157.0 million a year ago. However, after higher financing costs and taxes, Digi had a net loss for the quarter of EUR 8.5 million, compared to a profit of EU

Very Mobile relaunches sub-EUR 7 unlimited data offer
ITALY 09:00

Very Mobile relaunches sub-EUR 7 unlimited data offer

Very Mobile, the low-cost brand of Italian operator WindTre, has reactivated a 'winback' offer with unlimited data for under EUR 7 a month targeted at former customers, reports Mondo Mobile Web, citing SMS sent to users. The rate, dubbed Very 6.99 Unlimited, comes with unlimited calls and 200 SMS to all national landline and mobile numbers as well as the unlimited data bundle at fastest possible 5G speeds for EUR 6.99 a month.

Deutsche Telekom expands Magenta Moments loyalty programme
GERMANY 09:00

Deutsche Telekom expands Magenta Moments loyalty programme

Deutsche Telekom said it is expanding its loyalty programme Magenta Moments to include offers for food and drink, shopping, travel, entertainment, technology and telecommunications. Depending on the specific promotion, customers can receive vouchers, gifts, special deals or other benefits, as well as participate in prize draws. Customers can check promotions in the MeinMagenta app every Wednesday.

Oman Lens signs deals with China's Star Vision Aerospace to boost satellite manufacturing
OMAN 08:49

Oman Lens signs deals with China's Star Vision Aerospace to boost satellite manufacturing

Oman has agreed a partnership with China's Star Vision Aerospace covering satellite development, technology transfer, joint research and the establishment of an Omani satellite assembly, integration and testing (AIT) centre, Muscat Daily reported. Two cooperation deals were signed in Beijing by Oman Lens and Star Vision Aerospace during the official state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. They aim to bolster Oman's institutional capabilities in advanced space technologies, cultivate domestic te

SPAIN 08:43

Spain's Avatel cuts redundancies to 383 workers

Spanish rural telecommunications provider Avatel, the country's fifth largest fibre-optic operator, has agreed to reduce the scope of the redundancy process launched last month from 444 to 383 employees, reports Cinco Dias, citing trade unions. Compensation is set at 45 or 33 days' salary per year of service, depending on seniority, with a maximum of 24 months' salary.

NIGERIA 08:34

Nigerian government suspends broadcast licence fee reviews

Nigerian minister of information Alhaji Mohammed Idris has directed the suspension of all reviews and upward adjustments to broadcast licence fees until further notice, CommunicationsWeek reported. He instructed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to convene an urgent stakeholder meeting to address the long-delayed digital switchover. Idris announced the directives during a meeting with the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), at which industry leaders raised concerns about escalating operati

ARGENTINA 08:25

Telecom Argentina Q3 sales up 18% on Movistar consolidation

Telecom Argentina reported consolidated revenues of USD 1.78 billion in the third quarter of 2026, up 18 percent thanks in part to the contribution from Movistar Argentina, acquired in March 2025, and adjusted for inflation of 33.4 percent. EBITDA climbed 37 percent to USD 642 million, leading to a margin of 36.1 percent, down 0.9 of a percentage point. Net financial debt fell by around 9 percent in real terms to USD 2.93 billion, while consolidated capex rose 44 percent to USD 354 million, equivalent to 19

SOUTH AFRICA 08:25

Home-Connect partners with Comsol to offer residential uncapped fixed 5G

South African ISP Home-Connect has partnered with 5G-Advanced wholesale provider Comsol to offer fixed 5G services for residential customers. There are three tiers, specifically a symmetrical 25 Mbps plan for ZAR 275 per month, an asymmetrical 75 Mbps connection for ZAR 549, and an asymmetrical 200 Mbps plan for ZAR 875. Both asymmetrical plans have upload speeds of 25 Mbps.

GLOBAL 08:13

Microsoft 365 suffers worldwide outage

A global outage is affecting Microsoft 365, causing limited or complete unavailability of services including Outlook, Teams and AI functionalities. According to the available information, the outage is impacting more than seventy countries. The problems started 12 November and have since spread into the following workday across Asia, Australia and Europe. 

NETHERLANDS 07:26

Dutch govt plans auction in 2029 for 800, 900, 1,800 and 2,600 MHz bands

The Dutch government has outlined its plans for the mobile licences in the 800, 900, 1,800 and 2,600 MHz expiring in the first half of 2030, saying it expects to hold an auction or similar procedure to redistribute the frequencies. In a brief to parliament, state secretary for the digital economy Willemijn Aerdts said there was no urgent need to extend the licences. 

GLOBAL 07:13

Cisco raises FY growth targets after Q1 sales jump 24%

Cisco again reported better-than-expected quarterly results and increased its full-year growth targets thanks to the strong demand for its networking products. Revenue for the three months to October rose 24 percent USD 18.5 billion, beating Cisco's forecast of USD 18.0-18.2 billion, and the net profit jumped 59 percent over the same period to USD 4.6 billion. Cisco said it was the company's strongest growth in over 15 years. 

LUXEMBOURG 03:58

Luxembourg and NTT explore photonic networks, sovereign AI infrastructure

Luxembourg and NTT are exploring cooperation on photonic networks, AI and quantum technologies, including a proposed project to connect two data centres in Luxembourg using optical networking technology. The NanoAI initiative, led by NTT Data Luxembourg, would link the two facilities over a roughly 70-kilometre connection using the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) Global Forum's All-Photonics Network (APN) technology. It aims to investigate whether computing resources in geographically separat

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 03:56

LG Uplus partners with Catena-X to connect Korean manufacturers globally

LG Uplus has signed an agreement with automotive industry data ecosystem Catena-X, its operating company Cofinity-X and South Korean data space specialist IBCT to support the participation of domestic manufacturers in international data supply chains. The agreement aims to establish a framework for manufacturers to exchange supply-chain information securely and in standardised formats. This includes data on carbon emissions, production processes and product traceability, which are increasingly required by p

GERMANY 03:54

Agile Robots raises USD 500 million in SoftBank-led funding round

Munich-based robotics company Agile Robots has raised USD 500 million in a Series F funding round led by SoftBank Group, valuing the company at USD 8.5 billion. The investment brings its total funding to approximately USD 2 billion. Other participants in the round include Nvidia, Hitachi Group, comprising Hitachi and Hitachi Ventures, and T.Capital. The company develops robotics hardware and software, including humanoid and mobile robots, robotic arms and hands, and AI models for industrial automation.

ASIA 03:52

DataSection hires former Microsoft Israel chief

Japanese AI infrastructure company DataSection has appointed Alon Haimovich, the former country general manager of Microsoft Israel, as part of efforts to strengthen its management structure and expand its global AI infrastructure business. DataSection, which is developing AI data centre operations in Japan, Thailand and Australia, said Haimovich would bring experience in AI and cloud services, data centre investment, and partnerships with government agencies and large enterprises. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 03:51

Samsung unveils 30-model AI eyewear range with Google

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a 30-model range of intelligent eyewear developed in collaboration with Google, South Korean fashion brand Gentle Monster and US eyewear company Warby Parker. The products integrate Google's Gemini AI assistant and are designed to provide voice-based access to information about users' surroundings and support hands-free interactions. The full range was presented in New York on 12 November, expanding on four models previously shown at Google I/O in May and Samsung's Galaxy Un

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