Snap unveils Specs AR glasses priced at USD 2,195
GLOBAL 07:27

Snap unveils Specs AR glasses priced at USD 2,195

Snap has unveiled its new augmented reality glasses at the Augmented World Expo in California. The Specs are available to pre-order and will launch in the US, UK and France this autumn. Integrating a range of AI-driven functions, the smart glasses are priced at USD 2,195.

MasOrange's economic impact in Spain nears EUR 20 bln in 2025
SPAIN 07:23

MasOrange's economic impact in Spain nears EUR 20 bln in 2025

MasOrange, the operator created following the merger between Orange Spain and Masmovil and now fully owned by France's Orange group, said it generated an economic impact of EUR 19.87 billion in Spain in 2025, up 6 percent year on year, according to the company's latest social and environmental impact report. The figure is equivalent to nearly 1.2 percent of the country's GDP and represents a return to society of more than 2.6 times the revenue generated by its activities.

CBC to stop carrying NHL broadcasts from Rogers-owned Sportsnet
CANADA 07:06

CBC to stop carrying NHL broadcasts from Rogers-owned Sportsnet

Canadian sports network Sportsnet, owned by Rogers Sports & Media, has announced that  public broadcaster CBC will no longer carry its Saturday night NHL broadcasts as the latter moves forward with a new sports programming strategy. In a joint statement, Sportsnet and CBC praised their long-term partnership and said they looked forward to working together on other opportunities in the future. 

LINX to launch new London Metro Resilience solution in July
UNITED KINGDOM 07:01

LINX to launch new London Metro Resilience solution in July

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) will launch a new solution called LINX Metro Resilience on 01 July 2026. Announced at the LINX126 meeting and AGM in London, this will allow members and prospective networks to take mirrored services for less on LON1 and LON2. Networks with mirrored services on the LON1 Internet Exchange will get a 60 percent discount on LON2. LINX CCO Megan Atkins said the new service would allow members and global networks to establish a resilient presence in the London metro. 

Telefonica targets Digi with 'all the football' plus Netflix offer for EUR 45/mth
SPAIN 06:58

Telefonica targets Digi with 'all the football' plus Netflix offer for EUR 45/mth

Telefonica has launched a new "operator attack" offer aimed at customers of rival Digi, this time adding a Netflix subscription to a convergent plan that includes its pay-TV service, sports packages and Netflix. The premium rate normally costs EUR 135.99 a month but is being offered at a price of EUR 45 a month for the first 12 months.

Vodafone survey highlights growing mobile battery anxiety of Brits
UNITED KINGDOM 06:54

Vodafone survey highlights growing mobile battery anxiety of Brits

New research from Vodafone UK shows that Brits start to worry when their mobile phone battery level drops to 28 percent. Younger generations have a greater fear of running out of battery, with the fear of a flat battery the most stressful everyday worry for 36 percent of Gen Z and 34 percent of Millennials. For younger Brits, running out of mobile phone battery is worse than losing their keys, running late or being stuck in traffic. Vodafone conducted the survey to promote its Lifetime Service Promise, whic

Android 17 starts global roll-out to Pixel phones
GLOBAL 06:50

Android 17 starts global roll-out to Pixel phones

Google has started rolling out Android 17 to mobile devices worldwide, starting with its own Pixel phones and expanding to other manufacturers in the course of 2026. The new OS software brings greater integration options for new AI apps and features, security updates including default parental controls and quantum protection, and improvements to viewing content on larger-sized devices like tablets.

Google Cloud launches security ops data residency in Seoul region
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:45

Google Cloud launches security ops data residency in Seoul region

Google Cloud has launched local data residency support for Google Security Operations in its Seoul cloud region, enabling organisations in South Korea to store and process security operations data within the country. The company said the expansion is designed to address data governance, data residency and regulatory compliance requirements, particularly for organisations operating in regulated sectors such as financial services and the public sector.

Clarus Networks becomes authorised Amazon LEO reseller
GLOBAL 06:42

Clarus Networks becomes authorised Amazon LEO reseller

Clarus Networks, UK-based global managed connectivity services provider, has signed an agreement to become an authorised reseller for Amazon Leo. This will allow Clarus to deliver high-speed satellite internet connectivity to enterprise and maritime customers on the Amazon Leo network, adding to existing agreements with OneWeb and Starlink. Customers will connect to the Amazon Leo network using the Leo Nano, Leo Pro or Leo Ultra antennas. The Leo Ultra supports download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and upload spe

ST Telemedia GDC opens first South Korean facility with 30 MW capacity
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:40

ST Telemedia GDC opens first South Korean facility with 30 MW capacity

Singapore's ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has opened its first data centre in South Korea, establishing a presence in the country's digital infrastructure market through a joint venture with Hyosung Heavy Industries. The new facility, STT Seoul 1, is located in Seoul's Geumcheon district and began full commercial operations in June 2026. The data centre was developed and is operated by a joint venture in which STT GDC holds a 60 percent stake and Hyosung Heavy Industries holds the remaining 40

AT&T CFO to retire at year-end
UNITED STATES 06:22

AT&T CFO to retire at year-end

AT&T's CFO Pascal Desroches announced he is retiring at the end of this year. The operator has hired Jennifer Biry, CFO at McAfee the past four years, as his replacement. She joins AT&T as deputy CFO from 06 July and will become CFO from the start of 2027.

Keppel signs agreement for fourth Bifrost subsea cable fibre pair
ASIA 06:00

Keppel signs agreement for fourth Bifrost subsea cable fibre pair

Singapore-based Keppel has signed an Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) agreement with an unnamed global technology company for a fibre pair on the Bifrost subsea cable system, securing the fourth of its five available fibre pairs. Bifrost is a subsea cable system connecting Singapore and the west coast of the United States via Indonesia through the Java Sea and Celebes Sea. The system spans more than 20,000km and provides more than 240 Tbps of trans-Pacific capacity. According to Keppel, the cable is designed

JAPAN 05:58

Japan and UK prepare beyond 5G research programme on AI networks, NTN and photonics

Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) has launched a process to identify prospective participants for a planned Japan-UK joint research programme focused on Beyond 5G and 6G technologies. The initiative will be delivered through the Beyond 5G Fund administered by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). Ahead of a formal funding call, NICT has begun seeking expressions of interest from organisations intending to submit proposals.

JAPAN 05:54

IIJ launches unlimited 5G prepaid SIM for visitors to Japan

Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) has launched a new prepaid mobile data service for international visitors and temporary returnees, offering unlimited data usage and 5G connectivity across Japan. The new service, branded "Japan Travel SIM Unlimited for BIC SIM", became available on 17 June through stores and online channels operated by the Bic Camera Group, including Bic Camera, Kojima and Sofmap. IIJ said the launch responds to growing demand from foreign visitors for high-capacity mobile connectivity to su

JAPAN 05:52

Ericsson and SoftBank complete multi-slice 5G SA and mmWave trial at F1

Ericsson and SoftBank have completed a trial of five simultaneous 5G Standalone (SA) and millimetre wave (mmWave) network slicing use cases during the 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit. The companies said the demonstration used five independent network slices, including mmWave-based services, operating on SoftBank's commercial network. The trial was designed to assess the ability of network slicing to support multiple communications requirements simultaneously during a large-scale event w

GLOBAL 05:50

Vision expands Global WiFi 5G unlimited service to nine additional countries

Japanese telecom and travel connectivity provider Vision, has expanded the availability of its Global WiFi international mobile hotspot service by adding 5G unlimited data plans in nine additional countries. The new markets are Qatar, Kuwait, Estonia, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Monaco, Montenegro and Kazakhstan. With the expansion, the company's 5G unlimited plan is now available in 66 countries and territories worldwide. The service is aimed at international travellers requiring high-speed mobile connectivit

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:48

South Korea prepares AIDC law to accelerate regional AI data centre development

South Korea's government has begun preparations for the implementation of the Special Act on AI Data Centers (AIDC), which is designed to encourage the development of AI infrastructure outside the Seoul metropolitan area through streamlined approvals and regulatory incentives, according to Newsis, citing industry sources. The National AI Strategy Committee held a policy seminar with the participation of the Committee on Regional Era, the ministry of science and ICT and the ministry of climate, energy and en

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:46

Korea's AI Safety Institute signs cooperation agreement with OpenAI

South Korea's AI Safety Institute has signed an MoU with OpenAI to strengthen cooperation on the safety evaluation of advanced AI systems in high-risk domains. The agreement was signed at the Seoul office of the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). The agreement expands an AI cooperation framework established between the ministry of science and ICT and OpenAI in October 2025, extending collaboration into AI safety. The two organisations will share knowledge and best practices relate

MALAYSIA 05:43

South Korea's TTA signs ICT standards cooperation agreement with Malaysia

South Korea's Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) has signed an MoU with Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB) to expand cooperation on information and communications technology standardisation. The agreement was signed in Kuala Lumpur and establishes a framework for collaboration on the development of standards and standardisation roadmaps in areas including AI, quantum technologies, IoT and next-generation communications.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:40

SK Telecom joins public-private data initiative to support small businesses

SK Telecom (SKT) has entered a data-sharing partnership with the Seoul Credit Guarantee Foundation, KB Kookmin Bank and KB Kookmin Card to develop data-driven support programmes for small businesses. The four organisations signed an MoU to establish a public-private data collaboration framework focused on analysing commercial districts and financing demand. The agreement expands an existing partnership between SKT, the Seoul Credit Guarantee Foundation and KB Kookmin Card that began in 2021, with KB Kookmin

GLOBAL 05:37

ITU-led event to examine submarine cable resilience at UN oceans meeting

The International Telecommunication Union, in partnership with the governments of Nigeria and Portugal, will host a discussion on submarine telecommunications cable resilience on 18 June during the 36th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The side event, titled "Advancing Submarine Cable Resilience: Perspectives from the International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience", will bring together representatives from

GLOBAL 05:34

AMD and Rackspace sign agreement for 30 MW AI compute deployment

AMD and Rackspace Technology have signed a definitive agreement to deploy an initial 30 MW of AMD-based AI compute capacity across Rackspace data centres globally between late 2026 and 2028. The agreement formalises an MoU announced in May 2026 and establishes AMD as a strategic technology partner for Rackspace's AI infrastructure platform. The deployment will incorporate AMD Instinct GPUs, including the MI355X and MI350P, alongside AMD EPYC CPUs within Rackspace's enterprise AI cloud architecture. The infr

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:32

SK Telecom and National Police Agency expand AI-driven fraud prevention partnership

SK Telecom (SKT) and the National Police Agency have formalised and expanded their collaboration on telecom and financial fraud prevention following a three-month pilot programme that used artificial intelligence to analyse phishing-related malware. The organisations said the initiative identified 475 criminal command-and-control (C2) servers and helped prevent financial losses affecting 643 individuals. The newly signed agreement builds on a broader public-private cooperation framework established in Octob

AUSTRALIA 05:30

ACCC reports NBN Co services delivering near-plan speeds during peak periods

Australian households using fixed-line NBN Co services received an average of 99.4 percent of their advertised download speeds during peak evening periods, according to the final report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) Measuring Broadband Australia programme. The result marks a slight increase from the 98.5 per cent recorded in the previous report published in March 2026. The ACCC said the findings relate to fixed-line NBN services and exclude wireless and satellite connectio

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