BCE reports third quarter 2026 results

(TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) BCE Inc. reported Q3 2026 operating revenues of $6,182 million, an increase of 2.2% compared to Q3 2025. Net earnings were $701 million, down 84.6% year-over-year, primarily due to lower gains on investments from the sale of the MLSE stake in 2025. Net earnings attributable to common shareholders totaled $630 million, or $0.67 per share, down 86.0% and 86.2%, respectively. Adjusted net earnings were $695 million, resulting in adjusted EPS of $0.74, down 6.3%. Adjusted EBITDA grew 0.9% to $2,786 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 45.1%, down from 45.7% in Q3 2025. Cash flows from operating activities increased 15.9% to $2,218 million, while free cash flow decreased 14.9% to $854 million, mainly due to higher capital expenditures. Capital expenditures were $1,330 million, up 49.3% from $891 million last year, corresponding to a capital intensity of 21.5%. Bell Business Markets revenue rose 9.2%, with 41% growth in AI-powered solutions revenue, driven by demand for Ateko and Bell Cyber. There were 67,199 residential FTTH Internet net subscriber activations, including Ziply Fiber, contributing to 5.1% Internet revenue growth. Postpaid mobile phone net subscriber activations were 24,110, with postpaid churn down 7 basis points to 1.06%, the lowest Q3 level in four years. Bell Media revenue increased 9.7%, with adjusted EBITDA up 8.0%. Crave subscriptions rose 21% to 5.15 million, driven by direct-to-consumer streaming growth. BCE entered into a definitive agreement with La Caisse to sell a 49.9% stake in a newly formed wireless tower infrastructure company for C$2.45 billion, subject to customary adjustments. Bell became the first carrier in Canada to detect and protect customers against spoofed calls using AI. Bell launched its On-Demand Network, Canada's first Network-as-a-Service platform. Bell delivered 330 TB of wireless traffic during Canada's summer of world-class soccer events. Bell completed construction of its first sovereign direct-to-device satellite ground station in Québec and began testing with AST SpaceMobile's satellite constellation. Bell's 5G+ network was ranked Canada's Fastest 5G+ Network by Rohde & Schwarz. Bell announced a non-binding MOU with the Government of Saskatchewan to explore up to 900 MW of additional capacity at its AI Fabric facility outside Regina, creating a potential path to 1.2 GW of total capacity. Bell Cyber and Cohere deployed a sovereign domain-specific AI model for Canadian cybersecurity operations. Bell and Cisco signed an MOU to collaborate on sovereign AI infrastructure for Canada. Bell Media broke viewership records with the FIFA World Cup 2026, reaching more than 30 million Canadians, with the final game averaging 6.4 million viewers. Bell Media expanded its investment in premium original drama through a first-look development agreement with Bristol Circle Entertainment. Crave and Noovo presented Québec's 2026 provincial election leaders' debate, reaching more than 1.3 million viewers on Noovo. Crave expanded the reach of Québec productions across Canada by adding Télé-Québec programming. Bell CTS operating revenues increased 1.3% to $5,476 million, and adjusted EBITDA grew 0.2% to $2,530 million. Bell invested $225 million in capital expenditures in the U.S. to support Ziply Fiber's FTTP network expansion, compared to $128 million in Q3 2025.

Telecom Egypt S A E — 2027 Guidance: Growth, Investment, and Cash

(LSE:TEEG) Telecom Egypt S.A.E. has released its 2027 budget guidance. The company forecasts revenue growth in the low double digits for 2027. Telecom Egypt expects an EBITDA margin in the low to mid-forties for the same period. The in-service capex-to-sales ratio is projected to be in the mid-twenties. The company anticipates a positive free cash flow to EBITDA (FCFF-to-EBITDA) ratio in the low to mid-forties. Investment will be allocated to fiber-to-the-home, network upgrades, and data centers. These investments are aimed at capturing retail usage growth and rising demand for cloud and AI services. The company also aims to convert more EBITDA into free cash flow. The guidance reflects Telecom Egypt's focus on infrastructure and technology upgrades to support future growth. The company is targeting improvements in operational efficiency and cash generation. The budget highlights the importance of capital expenditure in supporting strategic initiatives. Telecom Egypt is positioning itself to benefit from increased data consumption and digital transformation trends. The company is responding to market demand for advanced connectivity and cloud solutions. The guidance underscores a commitment to maintaining strong financial performance while investing in growth. The company is balancing investment needs with the goal of delivering positive cash flow. The 2027 budget provides a framework for Telecom Egypt's medium-term financial and operational objectives. The company is aligning its investment strategy with anticipated market opportunities in Egypt.

Lumen Technologies Reports Solid Third Quarter 2026 Results; Strategic Growth and Operating Leverage Gain Momentum

(NASDAQ:LUMN) Lumen Technologies, Inc. reported its third quarter 2026 results, highlighting strong Strategic revenue growth. The company stated it remains on track for the adjusted EBITDA inflection in 2026. Lumen continues to make progress toward its financial goals and strategic transformation. The company reported expanded adoption of its Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform during the quarter. Lumen also advanced its portfolio simplification initiatives. The announcement emphasized the company's ongoing efforts to drive growth in its Strategic revenue segments. The company reiterated its focus on achieving its stated financial objectives. Lumen noted continued momentum in its transformation strategy. The company referenced the importance of its NaaS platform in supporting its growth initiatives. Lumen highlighted the role of portfolio simplification in its overall strategy. The company stated that it is delivering on its commitments for the quarter. Lumen reaffirmed its outlook for an adjusted EBITDA inflection in 2026. The announcement summarized key highlights from the third quarter of 2026.

New Independent Research Names Omnicom Media a Leader in Media Management Services

(NYSE:OMC) Omnicom Media, an Omnicom Connected Capability, has been named a "Leader" among global media management services providers in The Forrester Wave™: Media Management Services, Q4 2026. The report evaluated 12 significant media management service providers against 19 criteria related to current offering and strategy. Omnicom Media received the highest possible scores (5) across seven criteria and was one of three providers to be designated as a "Leader". In the current offering category, Omnicom Media Group (OMG) received 5/5 scores in four of the 13 criteria: data/marketing sciences, commerce media, media buying, and principal-media buying. In the strategy category, OMG received the highest possible scores in three out of six criteria: innovation, partner ecosystem, and global delivery strategy. The evaluation cited Omnicom's strong technology, IPG integration, and go-to-market strategy as key strengths, and noted that reference customers value Omnicom's co-creation model and its negotiating power as a defense against media inflation. Omnicom Media is described as the world's largest global media management group, with more than $75 billion in billings. The report highlighted Omnicom Media's partnerships, including an industry-specialized agentic operating model co-developed with Adobe and integrated into Omni, its proprietary marketing operating system. Omnicom Media's substantial AI investment was recognized as demonstrating a commitment to innovation. The report also noted Omnicom's ability to turn audience intelligence and data science into buying leverage and integrated execution, and cited the combination of Acxiom identity and Flywheel Commerce Cloud as strengthening commerce media through unified data, SKU-level management, and sales attribution connected to compensation. Omnicom Media manages more than $10 billion in retail media investment. In October 2026, Omnicom Media won the North America media business for The Coca-Cola Company, was named EMEA media AOR for Lidl, landed the global assignment for Lavazza coffee, and was awarded the L'oreal business in the DACH region. These wins, along with previous 2026 wins including Adidas, CVS, Delta, Dyson, IBM, Novo Nordisk, Uber, and Xiaomi, bring Omnicom Media's year-to-date total to more than $10 billion in billings won or retained through competitive pitches. The latest Network Diagnostics report from RECMA named Omnicom Media the best performing global media group, topping both global and regional rankings across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM for the second consecutive report. Three Omnicom Media agencies—OMD, PHD, and Initiative—were among the top five best performing global media agencies, with OMD topping the ranking for the 12th consecutive report. In 2026, Omnicom Media expanded its partner ecosystem, launching first-to-market collaborations with Google, Meta & Walmart, Pinterest, Roku & Amazon, Disney, Netflix, NBCUniversal, and Paramount. These collaborations are designed to redefine how brands influence consumer decisions and connect brand content to platform programming and consumer experiences.

Townsquare Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

(NYSE: TSQ) Townsquare Media, Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Net revenue for the quarter was $110.9 million, representing a 3.9% increase year-over-year and exceeding the company's guidance range. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $22.6 million, up 2.7% year-over-year and within guidance. The company reported a net loss of $4.0 million for the quarter, which narrowed by $1.5 million compared to the prior year period. Digital Advertising net revenue grew 12.7% year-over-year, with programmatic revenue growth of 22.5%. The Media Partnerships business now serves 18 partners and extends the digital programmatic advertising platform to 122 markets across the United States. Townsquare Interactive delivered Segment Profit margins of 36% in Q3. Excluding political, Broadcast Advertising net revenue declined 5.2% in the third quarter. The company expects Broadcast Advertising declines to deepen in the fourth quarter, partly due to political advertising crowding out other inventory. Townsquare Interactive's profit remains strong, but lower-than-anticipated sales velocity means it will not return to sequential revenue growth in Q4 2026 as previously projected. The Board of Directors approved the suspension of the quarterly cash dividend in November 2026 to redirect capital toward general corporate liquidity and strategic growth opportunities. Suspending the dividend will preserve approximately $14 million of cash annually. The previously declared quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share was paid on November 2, 2026 to stockholders of record as of October 26, 2026. For the third quarter, net loss per diluted share was $(0.23) and Adjusted Net Income per diluted share was $0.12. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net revenue increased 0.7% to $320.4 million, and net loss increased $37.8 million to $42.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months was $63.8 million, down 4.2% year-over-year. As of September 30, 2026, the company had $4.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $467.5 million in outstanding indebtedness, representing 5.48x gross and 5.43x net leverage based on Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended September 30, 2026 of $85.3 million. The company had 16,922,126 shares of Class A common stock, 815,296 shares of Class B common stock, and 500,000 shares of Class C common stock outstanding as of October 30, 2026, for a total of 18,237,422 shares. For the fourth quarter of 2026, net revenue is expected to be between $107 million and $109 million, and Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $23 million and $25 million. For the full year 2026, net revenue is expected to be between $430 million and $432 million, and Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $87 million and $89 million. The company will host a conference call to discuss these results and guidance on November 4, 2026.

Chunghwa Telecom Reports Un-Audited Consolidated Operating Results for the Third Quarter of 2026

(NYSE:CHT) Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. reported its unaudited consolidated operating results for the third quarter of 2026, prepared in accordance with Taiwan-International Financial Reporting Standards (T-IFRSs). Total revenue for the third quarter increased by 16.7% to NT$ 67.59 billion. Consumer Business Group revenue rose by 6.3% to NT$ 37.38 billion, while Enterprise Business Group revenue increased by 8.2% to NT$ 20.46 billion, and International Business Group revenue grew by 6.6% to NT$ 2.48 billion. Total operating costs and expenses increased by 14.0% to NT$ 52.21 billion. Operating income increased by 27.1% to NT$ 15.38 billion. EBITDA increased by 16.1% to NT$ 25.66 billion. Net income attributable to stockholders of the parent increased by 29.5% to NT$ 12.22 billion. Basic earnings per share (EPS) was NT$1.57. Total revenue, operating income, net income attributable to stockholders of the parent, and EPS all exceeded the high-end target of quarterly guidance. The company attributed its strong performance to a solid core telecom business, record ICT revenue for a third quarter since 2021, and a one-off gain from asset revitalization. Mobile service revenue grew 2.9% year over year, with 5G smartphone penetration close to 50% and stronger roaming. Fixed broadband benefited from increased demand for higher speeds, with sign-ups of 1Gbps and above up 52% year over year. Enterprise Business Group ICT revenue increased 19% year over year, and third-quarter ICT order intake rose 84% year over year. IPLC revenue, mainly from submarine cable systems, increased 33% year over year, and satellite-related revenue rose 9.8%. As of the third quarter, accumulated satellite-related contract wins exceeded NT$250 million. The company highlighted its expanded collaboration with Google to broaden AI-enabled consumer services, the launch of CHT InventAI's GenAI governance and AgentHub, and the establishment of CHT Intelligent Vision Solutions for enterprise AI and smart city applications. As of September 30th, 2026, Chunghwa Telecom had 13.51 million mobile subscribers, a 2.5% year-over-year increase. Total mobile service revenue for the quarter was NT$ 17.80 billion, and mobile post-paid ARPU excluding IoT SIMs was NT$ 573. Broadband subscribers totaled 4.48 million, up 0.7%, with HiNet broadband subscribers at 3.84 million, up 1.5%. Fixed broadband revenue for the quarter was NT$ 12.04 billion, and ARPU was NT$ 822. Fixed-line subscribers numbered 8.44 million. Cash flow from operating activities as of September 30th, 2026, increased by 9.6% year over year to NT$ 49.84 billion. Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30th, 2026, increased by 38.2% to NT$ 32.52 billion compared to the prior year. The operating margin for the quarter was 22.65%, up from 20.89% in the same period of 2025. EBITDA margin was 37.97%, compared to 38.17% in the prior year. The company received a top 1% ranking from TIME Magazine's World's Most Sustainable Companies and BSI's AI Mark of Trust.

T-Mobile Brings More to the Holiday Mix: Deals on the Season’s Must-Have Tech, All-New T-Mix Plans and More

(NASDAQ:TMUS) T-Mobile announced a series of promotional deals starting Thursday, Nov. 5, across its brands including T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, and T-Mobile for Business. T-Mobile customers are eligible to receive the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 17 at no cost, as well as up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo. Customers can also save up to $200 on 5G Home Internet service. At Metro by T-Mobile, the iPhone 16e is available at no cost. The promotions are positioned as part of a seasonal campaign to provide significant savings on technology products and services. The announcement highlights multiple device offers and home internet discounts. The deals are available to both new and existing customers, depending on the brand and offer. The company is emphasizing the breadth of its seasonal promotions across its various consumer and business segments. The offers are set to begin on November 5. The announcement does not specify the duration of the promotions or additional eligibility requirements. No executives or spokespersons are quoted in the announcement. No locations, permit numbers, or legal case identifiers are mentioned in the release. The announcement focuses on consumer-facing promotional offers rather than operational or financial results.

Sparklight Business Launches Mobile Service for Small Businesses

(NYSE:CABO) Sparklight Business has launched Sparklight Business Mobile, a new wireless service designed specifically for small business customers who already have Sparklight Business products and services. Sparklight Business Mobile offers two plan options: the Value Plan, which includes 1 GB of high-speed data for $15 per month, per line, and the Unlimited Plan, which includes 30 GB of high-speed data for $30 per month, per line. Both plans provide unlimited talk and text and 5G nationwide coverage. Small businesses can assign either plan to each employee or device line within the same account, allowing for flexible management of up to 25 lines under one account. The service is bring-your-own-device for compatible devices, and customers can transfer eligible existing phone numbers when moving lines to Sparklight Business Mobile. The mobile service is managed through a dedicated app, enabling businesses to review usage by line and adjust plans as staffing or mobile needs change. Sparklight Business Mobile extends the company's existing connectivity portfolio, which already includes internet, voice, and managed services for small businesses. Katherine Creech, Vice President of Sparklight Business Services, stated that the new offering gives customers flexibility and makes it easier to manage mobile connectivity alongside other business solutions. The service is positioned as a natural extension of Sparklight Business' support for small businesses, providing connectivity beyond the workplace for employees and business devices. To access Sparklight Business Mobile, businesses must have an active Sparklight Business account. Both Value and Unlimited plans can be mixed and matched within the same account based on individual employee or device needs. Additional information and plan details are available at business.mobile.sparklight.com.

T-Mobile Opens Up on Its Cybersecurity Transformation in New Report

(NASDAQ:TMUS) T-Mobile US, Inc. announced the publication of 'Advancing Cybersecurity at T-Mobile,' a report detailing the company's efforts to rebuild its security program. The report outlines the steps T-Mobile has taken to enhance its cybersecurity posture. It describes the outcomes and improvements resulting from the security program overhaul. The intended audience for the report includes T-Mobile customers, businesses that use T-Mobile's network, and industry and government partners involved in securing communications infrastructure. The report addresses the importance of cybersecurity in the telecom sector, noting that telecom networks are high-value targets for nation-state actors and criminals. The announcement emphasizes T-Mobile's commitment to strengthening the security of its network. The company highlights its collaboration with industry and government partners as part of its cybersecurity initiatives. The report is positioned as a resource for stakeholders interested in T-Mobile's security advancements. No financial figures, executive names, or specific technical details are disclosed in the announcement. The release focuses on the publication of the cybersecurity report and its relevance to customers and partners.

T-Mobile Fiber Unveils Its Fastest Plan Yet — 5 Gig with a 10-year Price Guarantee

(NASDAQ:TMUS) T-Mobile announced the launch of its fastest T-Mobile Fiber plan, offering customers 5 Gig fiber internet service. The new Fiber 5 Gig plan is backed by a 10-year price guarantee. The plan is designed for busy, connected households to support multiple users and devices online simultaneously. The Fiber 5 Gig plan will be available starting November 3. The monthly price for the Fiber 5 Gig plan is $90 with AutoPay, plus taxes and fees. The announcement emphasizes the reliability and long-term price stability of the new plan. T-Mobile highlights that the 5 Gig service is intended to meet the needs of customers who require high-speed, high-capacity internet. The company states that the plan is built to keep up when everyone and everything is online at once. The 10-year price guarantee ensures that customers will pay the same monthly rate for a decade. The plan is available to new and existing customers. The announcement specifies that the $90 monthly price applies when customers use AutoPay. Taxes and fees are additional to the stated monthly price. The launch date for the Fiber 5 Gig plan is November 3. T-Mobile positions this offering as its fastest fiber internet plan to date.

PPHC Announces Acquisition of Reevemark

(NASDAQ:PPHC) Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) announced the acquisition of Reevemark LLC, a New York-based strategic communications firm specializing in litigation, crisis, brand and reputational issues, restructurings, shareholder activism, and transactions. Reevemark will retain its name and operate as a standalone business within PPHC's TrailRunner International group. The total consideration for the acquisition is up to $80.0 million, consisting of an initial consideration of $28.0 million and a maximum contingent consideration of up to $52.0 million. The initial consideration of $28.0 million is expected to be satisfied on November 2, 2026, partly by issuing 135,744 New Common Shares of $0.001 each at a price of $10.3136 per share to the Sellers, totaling $1.4 million, with the remaining $26.6 million payable in cash, expected to be funded through a new credit facility. The maximum contingent consideration of up to $52.0 million is payable in a mix of cash and equity, contingent on Reevemark achieving approximately 35% compound annual profit growth through 2031. The Sellers are subject to restrictive covenants, and the New Common Shares issued are subject to vesting periods. Reevemark anticipates unaudited net revenues for Full Year 2026 of $11.2 million and anticipated unaudited profit before tax of $3.9 million, after adjusting for PPHC's remuneration policy. Reevemark was founded in 2018 by Brandy Bergman, Hugh Burns, Paul Caminiti, Delia Cannan, and Renée Soto, all of whom are individually ranked in Chambers and Partners guides. The firm recently launched Sentinel, a proprietary agentic AI simulation capability for high-stakes matters. Reevemark adds a team of 17 professionals in New York and a roster of public and private companies, asset managers, and select individuals as clients. The acquisition follows PPHC’s July 2026 acquisition of Tancredi Intelligent Communication Ltd, also under the TrailRunner International umbrella. PPHC serves approximately 1,500 clients and operates across the United States and internationally. Stewart Hall is CEO of PPHC. Brandy Bergman is CEO and Founding Partner of Reevemark. Jim Wilkinson is Executive Chairman of TrailRunner International. GP Bullhound acted as exclusive financial advisor to Reevemark in the transaction. The acquisition completed on November 1, 2026. The credit facility to fund the cash portion of the initial consideration is expected to close later on November 2, 2026, with further details to be announced.

3rd Quarter Results

(LSE:OTES) Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A. (OTE Group) reported its 2026 third quarter results, highlighting sustained profitability with adjusted EBITDA (AL) growth accelerating to 3.1% and full-year guidance of approximately 3% remaining on track. Reported revenues for Q3'26 were €882.7 million, up 1% year-on-year, while revenues for the first nine months of 2026 reached €2,597.9 million, a 2.0% increase over the same period in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA (AL) for Q3'26 was €371.4 million, up 3.1% from Q3'25, and €1,053.1 million for the first nine months, up 3.0% year-on-year. The EBITDA margin improved to 42.1% in Q3'26 from 41.2% in Q3'25. EBIT for Q3'26 was €236.9 million, a 6.0% increase year-on-year, and €629.1 million for the first nine months, up 4.3%. Profit to owners of the parent in Q3'26 was €178.8 million, down 39.7% year-on-year, and €462.0 million for the first nine months, down 20.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) for Q3'26 was €0.4566, a 38.4% decrease, and €1.1736 for the first nine months, down 18.1%. Adjusted profit to owners of the parent was €182.5 million in Q3'26, up 7.4%, and €488.9 million for the first nine months, up 4.1%. Capex in Q3'26 was €176.4 million, up 17.8% year-on-year, and €441.8 million for the first nine months, up 1.1%. Free cash flow (AL) for Q3'26 was €137.4 million, up 27.7%, and €347.4 million for the first nine months, down 7.2%. Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2026, were €334.2 million, down 21.6% from the prior year. Net debt stood at €683.0 million, a 2.2% decrease year-on-year. OTE S.A. issued a €350 million bond due September 2029 with an annual yield of 3.853% on September 22, 2026, using proceeds to partially refinance a €500 million bond maturing September 24, 2026, with the remaining €150 million redeemed. FTTH homes passed with access lines reached 2,282,802, up from 1,961,947 in Q3'25, with net additions of 320,855. FTTH homes passed (new definition) totaled 2,991,735, up from 2,511,595, with net additions of 480,140. Retail fixed line subscribers were 2,556,655, down from 2,593,313. Retail broadband subscribers were 2,377,994, down from 2,388,087. FTTH subscribers reached 739,081, up from 508,843, with net additions of 230,238. FWA subscribers were 134,355, up from 62,098, with net additions of 72,257. TV subscribers reached 802,443, up from 758,034, with net additions of 44,409. In mobile, postpaid subscribers were 3,196,588, up from 2,973,535, with net additions of 223,053, while prepaid subscribers were 3,883,854, down from 4,156,944. The company maintained strong FTTH momentum with 52,000 net additions in Q3'26 and a customer base of 739,000. FTTH penetration within the total broadband base reached 31%, up from 21% a year earlier. FWA subscriber base increased to 134,000, with 15,000 net additions in the quarter. TV customer base surpassed 800,000, reaching 802,000, up 5.9% year-on-year. Mobile service revenues grew by 2.0% in Q3'26, supported by postpaid expansion and higher-value data services. Average monthly mobile data usage reached 24 GB per user, up 18% year-on-year. The share of 5G-enabled devices in the active customer base increased by 10 percentage points to 51%. 5G population coverage surpassed 99%, and 5G+ coverage reached 85%. Wholesale revenues declined by 24.1% in Q3'26, mainly due to the phase-out of certain zero-margin international transit activities. The company reiterated its 2026 guidance, targeting free cash flow (AL) of approximately €750 million (underlying €570-580 million), capex of approximately €600 million focused on FTTH expansion and 5G SA rollout, and adjusted EBITDA (AL) growth of approximately 3%. Following the disposal of TELEKOM ROMANIA MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS (TKRM), all 2025 figures are adjusted to reflect only continuing operations.

T-Mobile Delivers Strong Account and ARPA Growth, Translating into Industry-Leading Service Revenue, Profitability and EPS Growth

(NASDAQ:TMUS) T-Mobile US, Inc. reported continued strong account growth and deepening customer relationships, driven by widening differentiation. The company achieved a postpaid Average Revenue Per Account (ARPA) of $155.73, representing a 4% increase year-over-year. Postpaid net account additions totaled 274 thousand, bringing total postpaid accounts to 35.0 million, which is up 3% year-over-year. Service revenues reached $19.4 billion, reflecting a 6% growth year-over-year. These results demonstrate T-Mobile's ability to translate strong account growth into durable and profitable financial growth. The company highlighted its ongoing momentum in expanding its customer base and increasing revenue per account. T-Mobile emphasized the importance of its differentiated offerings in driving these positive results. The company continues to focus on strengthening its relationships with customers and delivering value through its services. The reported figures underscore T-Mobile's position in the market and its capacity for sustained growth. The announcement provides key financial and operating metrics for the recent period. No specific executives or additional counterparties were named in the announcement. No project, asset, or product names beyond the core wireless business were disclosed. No license, permit, or court-case identifiers were mentioned. The release did not specify any material dates, deadlines, or docket numbers beyond the year-over-year comparisons. The announcement did not include forward-looking statements or projections.

Havas Promotes W. Joe DeMiero to CEO, Havas North America, Creative & Media

(NASDAQ:CMCT) Havas announced the promotion of W. Joe DeMiero to CEO, Havas North America, Creative and Media, effective immediately. DeMiero will report jointly to Donna Murphy, Global CEO of Havas Creative Network, and Peter Mears, Global CEO of Havas Media Network. He will provide senior leadership across both networks in North America. DeMiero's remit includes strengthening collaboration and helping clients access the breadth of Havas' expertise. He will focus on integrating capabilities across creative, media, production, data and technology, customer experience, social and influencer, and public relations. DeMiero joined Havas Creative Network in May 2026 as Chief Client and Business Officer for North America. Prior to Havas, he was Interim Chief Marketing Officer and then Vice President of Marketing at Sam's Club. He has also served as U.S. CEO of UM and CEO of Publicis Groupe's Hawkeye. Yannick Bolloré, Chairman and CEO of Havas, stated that DeMiero's experience on both client and agency sides makes him the ideal leader to strengthen Havas' client-centric approach in North America. DeMiero commented that Havas' strength is its ability to unite talent around clients' ambitions, leading to exceptional growth in North America and strong global business performance. Havas was founded in 1835 in Paris and is one of the world's largest global communications groups. The company has nearly 23,000 people in over 100 countries. Havas' integrated model is supported by Converged.AI, its operating system that unifies data, technology, and AI to deliver optimized, scalable marketing solutions. Havas teams collaborate within Havas Villages worldwide to cultivate reputation, relevance, and long-term preference for clients. The company is committed to fostering inclusive, responsible, and inspiring workplaces.

TEGNA Taps Brian Gregory to lead North Carolina Stations WCNC and WFMY

(NASDAQ:NXST) TEGNA Inc. has appointed Brian Gregory as president and general manager of WCNC, the NBC affiliate in Charlotte, and WFMY, the CBS affiliate in Greensboro. Gregory brings nearly 30 years of experience in broadcast media to this new role. He will be responsible for overseeing station operations, financial performance, content, sales, digital and streaming initiatives, and community engagement for both stations. This appointment is part of a broader series of significant leadership changes at TEGNA under the new CEO, Patrick Paolini. More than a dozen leadership positions have been created or filled at both the corporate and station levels. Gregory succeeds Joan Barrett, who was recently promoted to group general manager for TEGNA’s Northeast and Southeast regions. Joan Barrett stated that TEGNA is seeking leaders who develop talent and deliver results, and expressed confidence in Gregory's ability to lead WCNC and WFMY. Gregory previously served as president and general manager of WVEC, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Norfolk, where he and his team expanded the station’s streaming presence by adding more than 35 hours of exclusive local programming each week. At WVEC, Gregory also launched several new initiatives to deliver timely and relevant coverage to audiences. Before joining WVEC, Gregory spent six years as news director of KDVR and KWGN in Denver. He has also held leadership positions at KWCH in Wichita, CBS13 in Sacramento, and WVLT in Knoxville. TEGNA Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), operating independently of Nexstar in accordance with the Hold Separate Order issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California on April 17, 2026. TEGNA operates 64 local television stations in 51 U.S. markets, as well as hundreds of websites, mobile and Connected TV (CTV) apps, and Premion, a leading Connected TV and Over-the-Top (OTT) advertising platform.

Scripps raises full-year political guide, completes 2026 workforce reductions

(NASDAQ:SSP) The E.W. Scripps Company has raised its expectations for full-year 2026 midterm Local Media political advertising revenue to about $275 million. This new guidance is approximately 40% higher than the company's 2022 midterm election revenue. On October 28, 2026, Scripps completed 431 workforce reductions, bringing the total number of employees impacted in 2026 to about 850, which represents nearly 20% of its employee count from the beginning of the year. These reductions are part of Scripps’ company transformation plan, which aims to generate $125-$150 million of enterprise EBITDA growth by 2028. The company stated that the impact of the transformation work will become most evident beginning in the fourth-quarter results. Scripps expects to have implemented about $100 million in annual run-rate savings by year end. For the third quarter of 2026, Scripps’ Local Media political revenue was nearly $81 million. This revenue was driven by strong candidate, issue, and advocacy spending across Scripps markets in Michigan and Ohio as well as Arizona, Florida, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Virginia. In August, the company had previously guided to a full-year range of $225-$250 million for political advertising revenue. At the end of the third quarter, Scripps had $83 million in cash. The company plans to use this cash and proceeds from Q4 political advertising revenue to pay down at least $150 million of debt in the fourth quarter. Scripps will release its full third-quarter 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, November 5, as previously announced.

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

(NASDAQ:SHEN) Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) reported its third quarter 2026 financial and operating results. Glo Fiber Expansion Markets revenue grew 32.2% year over year to $28.2 million. Total revenue for the quarter increased 4.6% year over year to $93.9 million. The company reported a net loss of $9.2 million for the quarter, compared to a net loss of $9.4 million in the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA increased 11.8% year over year to $33.2 million. Residential & SMB - Glo Fiber Expansion Markets revenue, representing 30.0% of total revenue, increased by $6.9 million, or 32.2%, primarily due to a 31.8% increase in data RGUs. Residential & SMB - Incumbent Broadband Markets revenue, representing 41.6% of total revenue, decreased by $2.8 million, or 6.8%, due to lower video and data revenue, with video revenue declining due to a 13.0% decrease in video RGUs and data revenue declining due to a 3.0% decline in data ARPU. Commercial Fiber revenue, representing 22.5% of total revenue, increased by $1.2 million, or 5.9%. RLEC & Other revenue, representing 5.9% of total revenue, decreased by $1.1 million, or 16.1%, primarily due to a 35.5% decrease in DSL RGUs. Cost of services increased by $0.5 million, or 1.7%. Selling, general and administrative expense decreased by $0.6 million, or 2.1%. Restructuring, integration and acquisition expense decreased by $0.1 million. Depreciation and amortization decreased by $0.8 million, or 2.3%, primarily due to a $3.2 million decline in write-offs. Capital expenditures were $215.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $251.5 million for the same period in 2025, a decrease of $36.5 million. The company received $22.1 million in government grant cash receipts during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $39.9 million in the same period of 2025. As of September 30, 2026, total available liquidity was $138.6 million, including $18.6 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, $27.0 million in restricted cash, $49.8 million of availability under Shentel Broadband’s Revolving Credit Facility, $16.3 million under Shentel Issuer’s Variable Funding Note (VFN), and $26.9 million in remaining reimbursements available under government grants. The company has $84.2 million of VFN commitments not available to draw as of September 30, 2026. Shentel announced a reduction in force of approximately 10% of its employees, expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2026, with anticipated annual savings of approximately $12.3 million beginning in 2027 and expected restructuring costs of approximately $2.5 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, Shentel incurred $2.3 million in severance expense and made $0.5 million of severance payments. The company updated its 2026 capital expenditure guidance, net of government grant reimbursements, to $255 million to $275 million, compared to previous guidance of $220 million to $250 million. The revised outlook reflects a projected increase in Glo Fiber homes passed from 510,000 to 517,000 by the end of 2026 and changes in the timing of some subsidy reimbursements. For the year ending December 31, 2026, revenue guidance is $370 million to $377 million, compared to $358 million in 2025, a 4.4% increase. Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $131 million to $136 million, compared to $119 million in 2025, a 12.1% increase. Capital expenditures, net of government grant reimbursements, are guided to $255 million to $275 million, compared to $296 million in 2025, a decrease of 10.6%. Ed McKay, President and CEO, stated that the company surpassed 500,000 Glo Fiber passings and delivered a record 8,600 Glo Fiber net additions in the third quarter. Fiber revenue grew nearly 20% and now represents 52% of total revenue. The company’s major construction programs are nearing completion, and it is entering the next phase of its fiber-first strategy focused on customer growth, operating leverage, and cash generation. The company’s third-quarter earnings conference call will be webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

ESCC listing and eligibility for FTSE UK Indices

(LSE:ZEG) Zegona Communications plc announces its proposal to transfer the listing category of all its ordinary shares of £0.01 each from the equity shares (transition) category to the equity shares (commercial companies) (ESCC) category of the Official List maintained by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in accordance with UKLR 21.5R and UKLR TP 2. Zegona is publicly listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and was established in 2015 to invest in European Telecommunications, Media and Technology businesses. The company completed the acquisition of Vodafone Spain in 2024 for €5 billion. Zegona currently trades with an enterprise value of approximately €8 billion and has returned €1.6 billion to shareholders since the Vodafone Spain acquisition. The €1.6 billion return includes a special dividend of €1.4 billion paid to all Zegona ordinary shareholders on 7 January 2026 and a share buyback programme announced on 27 November 2025 and commenced in December 2025, with a second share buyback programme for an additional €200 million commenced on 24 September 2026. As at 27 October 2026, Zegona had 224,151,802 ordinary shares in issue. The Board believes the Transfer will enable the ordinary shares to be considered for inclusion in the FTSE UK Index Series, which is expected to improve passive investment flows and liquidity, support execution of the Group's overall strategy, and bring Zegona within additional requirements applicable to ESCC category companies. Zegona has made the required application to the FCA to approve the Transfer with effect from 8:00 a.m. on 25 November 2026. The Transfer is conditional on FCA approval and requires a minimum of 20 business days' notice, which commenced with this announcement. No shareholder approval is required for the Transfer. Following the Transfer, Zegona will be subject to additional provisions of the UKLRs (UKLR 4-10), including requirements to appoint a sponsor, comply with additional eligibility and continuing obligations, make announcements regarding significant and related party transactions, and adhere to restrictions on further issuances and dealings in its own securities. Zegona confirms it will meet the new eligibility requirements in UKLR 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4, is not an externally managed company, does not have a controlling shareholder, and has a constitution compliant with the UKLRs. Subject to the Transfer and other conditions, Zegona is anticipated to be eligible for inclusion in the FTSE UK Index Series, with the effective date for the rebalance on 22 March 2027 and the new issue cut-off date on 2 March 2027. The Board will continue to report against the UK Corporate Governance Code following the Transfer. Zegona remains subject to the UK Takeover Code. Barclays Bank PLC has been appointed as FCA approved sponsor in relation to the Transfer.

Charter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

(NASDAQ:CHTR, NASDAQ:CHTRP) Charter Communications, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared the regular quarterly cash dividend for holders of its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (Charter Preferred Stock) (NASDAQ:CHTRP). The quarterly cash dividend will be $0.43750001 per share. The dividend is payable in cash on January 15, 2027. The record date for holders entitled to receive the dividend is the close of business on December 31, 2026. Charter Communications, Inc. states that its services are available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses. The company operates across 45 states through its Spectrum brand. Charter highlights that its Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network is supported by 100% U.S.-based employees. The company offers Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV, and Voice products. Charter Communications, Inc. was founded in 1993. The company describes itself as the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint.

BCE announces partnership with La Caisse, which will acquire 49.9% stake in Bell wireless tower infrastructure company

(NYSE:BCE, TSX:BCE) BCE Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Bell Canada has entered into a definitive agreement with La Caisse, a global investment group, for La Caisse to acquire a 49.9% stake in a newly formed wireless tower infrastructure company, TowerCo, for a purchase price of CAD $2.45 billion, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction values TowerCo at approximately $4.91 billion. TowerCo will own and operate Bell's portfolio of wireless infrastructure assets, making it Canada's largest dedicated tower company with more than 5,000 sites across the country. Bell will retain a 50.1% controlling equity interest in TowerCo, while La Caisse will hold the remaining 49.9%. TowerCo is expected to have no financial debt at closing, and its financial results will be consolidated by Bell into its financial statements. Bell will retain full ownership and control of its spectrum, all active network equipment, and owned land, and will maintain access to existing sites through long-term agreements. TowerCo will lease capacity on the transferred towers to Bell and will develop new sites for Bell as needed. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, following receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. BCE's long-term capital allocation strategy includes a commitment to a net debt leverage ratio of 3.5x by the end of 2027 and flexibility to fund key growth areas, including AI-powered solutions. Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of BCE and Bell Canada, stated that the partnership unlocks significant value in infrastructure assets and supports the company's strategy to strengthen its balance sheet, invest in growth, and deliver total returns to shareholders. Emmanuel Jaclot, Executive Vice-President and Head of Infrastructure and Sustainability at La Caisse, highlighted that making tower infrastructure available to different service providers can strengthen coverage and improve system efficiency. J. Bruce Furlong, CEO of TowerCo, emphasized the company's focus on the development, operation, and long-term growth of wireless tower infrastructure across Canada. As of June 30, 2026, La Caisse held CAD 552 billion in net assets and has invested for over 60 years with a dual mandate to generate optimal long-term returns for its 48 depositors, representing over 6 million Quebecers, and to contribute to Québec's economic development.

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