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Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Poste Italiane set to acquire Vivendi’s remaining TIM stake for €200m
What happened: Poste Italiane to buy Vivendi’s remaining TIM shares for €200 million Poste Italiane is reportedly preparing to acquire the French media group Vivendi’s remaining 2.51% stake in Italy’s incumbent telecom operator TIM, in a deal valued at around €200 million…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Nokia and Tampnet team up to enhance 5G offshore connectivity in the Gulf of Mexico
What happened: Expanding 5G connectivity across offshore energy Nokia has partnered with Tampnet, a provider of offshore communications, to modernise and expand 5G connectivity for offshore energy operations in the Gulf of Mexico. The project involves deploying Nokia’s 5G…

Africa Cloud Services Trends
CAIGA does not reduce internet fragmentation in Africa, it centralises power
CAIGA claims to reduce fragmentation, but critics warn Smart Africa and ICANN may deepen divisions by centralising political control.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Alibaba enters AI wearables race with new Quark glasses
Alibaba has launched its first AI‑powered eyewear in China — Quark AI Glasses — marking a major push into wearables.

Global National Telecom Trends
ZTE awarded top global honour for Malaysian 5G network revamp
What happened: ZTE’s Malaysian 5G network overhaul At a ceremony in London on 17 November 2025, ZTE was awarded the “Best Mobile/5G Service Innovation” by the Global Connectivity Awards, marking its first win in this category. The award recognises ZTE’s role in the ambitious…

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Key questions Africa needs to answer before implementing CAIGA
Stakeholders warn CAIGA may shift power from communities to governments, with ICANN’s support deepening concerns over Africa’s digital future.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
UK cyber security bill to extend rules to critical suppliers
New UK law will force critical-infrastructure suppliers to comply with cyber-security standards and fast incident reporting.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Google drops EU complaint as cloud probe expands
Google withdraws its antitrust complaint against Microsoft as the EU launches a sector-wide cloud market investigation under DMA.

Companies
What the AFRINIC election crisis signals for the multistakeholder model of internet governance in Africa
AFRINIC's election crisis tests whether African number-resource governance can return to transparent, member-verifiable control.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Why CAIGA cannot improve Africa’s internet security
As Smart Africa pushes CAIGA and ICANN backs its blueprint, fears rise that Africa’s internet will face more risks, not protection.

Companies
Why CAIGA is a hot topic in the AFRINIC community
CAIGA sparks debate as Africa’s IP governance faces collapse, highlighting external influence and urgent need for reform.

Companies
US telecom giants at risk as Federal Communications Commission scraps key cyber-security ruling
What happened: FCC votes 2–1 to repeal 2025 telecom cybersecurity ruling Earlier this month, the FCC voted 2–1 to overturn a declaratory ruling issued in January 2025 which had required U.S. telecommunications carriers to secure their networks from unauthorised access or…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Mobily joins Global Leaders Forum board
Mobily joins Global Leaders Forum board, expanding global influence and shaping connectivity, sustainable telecom standards.

Global Regional ISP Trends
CloudExtel bags ₹200 crore debt funding to build AI-ready network backbone
What happened: CloudExtel Secures ₹200 Crore to Launch AI-Focused DCI Network CloudExtel, a Mumbai-based full-stack Network-as-a-Service provider, announced on 27 November 2025 that it has secured ₹200 crore in debt funding from a private bank to support its next growth phase.…

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
UK telcos face government pressure over mid-contract price rises
Ofcom ordered to review telecom price-rise rules by 2026 after government criticises recent hikes by major UK operators.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
SKT joins AWS to offer sector-ready AI cloud services
SK Telecom signs strategic agreement with AWS to launch hybrid AI cloud solutions and cost-optimised enterprise services.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Altice sells outsourcing stake as debt cut-down continues
Altice continues debt-reduction with Intelcia sale, refocusing on broadband, mobile and cable infrastructure assets.

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
UK government puts telecoms firms on notice over mid-contract price hikes
What happened: UK government pressures telecom firms & Ofcom to curb mid-contract price hikes On 26 November 2025, the UK’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall issued a co-signed open letter to the chief…

Global Regional ISP Trends
Naic Cable TV Corp expands into broadband
Naic Cable TV Corp evolves from local cable provider to broadband ISP, bridging connectivity gaps and supporting streaming growth.

Global Cloud Services Trends
NASHOLIDAYS expands travel booking platform under flynas
NASHOLIDAYS platform offers holiday packages, hotels and travel services, reflecting the airline’s push to diversify into travel solutions.
