TowerCo of Africa and MTN Uganda partner to expand West Nile network
UGANDA 07:50

TowerCo of Africa and MTN Uganda partner to expand West Nile network

MTN Uganda and TowerCo of Africa (TOA) Uganda have established a network at the Abira site in the Arua district. The cooperation uses TOA's shared infrastructure to expand telecoms connectivity in the West Nile region. The new digital infrastructure expands opportunity, boosts local economies and bridges the digital divide in the region. The deployment during MTN Uganda's West Nile 'FreeYOFire' activation strengthens digital access for underserved communities.

Privacy complaints up 75% at Dutch data watchdog in 2025
NETHERLANDS 07:44

Privacy complaints up 75% at Dutch data watchdog in 2025

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) received more than 13,500 complaints and tips about potential privacy violations in 2025, a rise of 75 percent compared to 2024, according to the regulator's annual complaints report. Most complaints concerned organisations failing to respond to data access requests or refusing to delete personal data. Data breaches also generated significant numbers of complaints, with healthcare topping the list — more than half of those cases related to a breach at Clinical Diagno

Zamtel and Ericsson deploy private 4G and 5G networks
ZAMBIA 07:44

Zamtel and Ericsson deploy private 4G and 5G networks

State-owned telecom operator Zamtel has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to deploy private 4G and 5G networks in Zambia. They aim to address growing corporate demand for digital transformation infrastructure. The deal follows a visit by an Ericsson delegation led by Alain Maupin, VP and head of East and North Africa.

Movistar Spain targets Digi with unlimited data plan for under EUR 5/mth
SPAIN 07:43

Movistar Spain targets Digi with unlimited data plan for under EUR 5/mth

Movistar Spain (Telefonica) has launched a dedicated low-cost mobile offer aimed at persuading customers of fast-rising rival Digi Spain to port their number, reports Bandaancha. The Tarifa Movil Ilimitada plan normally costs EUR 35 a month but is being offered to Digi subscribers for just EUR 5 a month for the first 12 months.

Algeria and Tunisia plan new subsea cable to Italy
TUNISIA 07:36

Algeria and Tunisia plan new subsea cable to Italy

Algeria and Tunisia are planning a joint submarine cable to Italy to boost their regional data capacity, network resilience and digital economy integration, Radio Algerie reported. The scheme was finalised at the fourth session of the Algeria-Tunisia Joint Technical Commission on Posts and Telecommunications, held in Tunis. The meeting was co-chaired by Algerian ICT minister Sid Ali Zerrouki and Tunisian counterpart Sofiene Hemiss.

Italy's 1Mobile debuts Flash 5G 320 plan for under EUR 9/mth
ITALY 07:24

Italy's 1Mobile debuts Flash 5G 320 plan for under EUR 9/mth

Italian MVNO 1Mobile, also operating as UnoMobile, has marked its 19th anniversary and 1 million customer milestone with the launch of a time-limited offer that includes 320 GB of data at up to 5G speeds on the Fastweb+Vodafone network for under EUR 9 a month. The tariff also comes with unlimited calls in Italy plus 60 SMS and will available at the promotional price of EUR 4.99 the first month, rising to EUR 8.99 a month thereafter.

Globe Telecom activates emergency response, network restoration following 7.8 earthquake
PHILIPPINES 07:17

Globe Telecom activates emergency response, network restoration following 7.8 earthquake

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has initiated its emergency response protocols following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Sarangani province on 8 June. The event prompted the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to issue a tsunami warning for coastal areas in Southern Mindanao, leading authorities to advise coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground. Globe reports it is collaborating with local government units, disaster response agencies, and partner organizat

Belgian regulator consults on Orange Belgium 26 GHz spectrum rights
BELGIUM 07:16

Belgian regulator consults on Orange Belgium 26 GHz spectrum rights

Belgian regulator Bipt is consulting the market on a proposal to revise Orange Belgium's usage rights in the 26 GHz frequency band. Orange Belgium has requested to surrender part of its spectrum in this band while retaining multi-year rights for its remaining active links. Bipt is partially granting the request.

South Korea launches quantum research centre with Harvard, MIT partnerships
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 07:15

South Korea launches quantum research centre with Harvard, MIT partnerships

South Korea has launched a new international quantum research centre aimed at developing technologies for large-scale quantum entanglement across multiple quantum computing platforms. The ministry of science and ICT announced the opening of the Quantum Global Partnership Leading Center at Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech) on 9 June. The centre will serve as a hub for collaboration between South Korean and overseas research institutions, including Harvard University, the Massachusetts Ins

TIM refreshes 'operator attack' range
ITALY 07:10

TIM refreshes 'operator attack' range

Telecom Italia (TIM) has revamped its range of plans aimed at new customers porting their number to the operator. They now start at EUR 7.99 a month for the TIM Power Supreme Red plan with 250 GB of data at up to 5G speeds plus unlimited calls and 200 SMS for current customers of Vodafone Italia, Fastweb and Ho Mobile.

Orange finalises acquisition of 100% of Spain's MasOrange
SPAIN 06:49

Orange finalises acquisition of 100% of Spain's MasOrange

Orange has acquired full control of MasOrange after taking over the 50 percent stake in the Spanish operator it did not already own. The French group said it finally completed the transaction after obtaining all the necessary regulatory approvals, including from the European Commission. It added that it intends to refinance MasOrange's debt "over time" and that the Spanish company's CEO Meinrad ⁠Spenger will join its executive ⁠committee to reflect the strategic importance of Spain for the group.

NLziet targets 300,000 subscribers by end 2026 as prices hold steady
NETHERLANDS 06:49

NLziet targets 300,000 subscribers by end 2026 as prices hold steady

The Dutch OTT TV service NLziet expects to surpass 300,000 subscribers before the end of 2026, chief executive Niels Baas told the Algemeen Dagblad. The platform — a joint venture of NPO, RTL and Talpa — has recorded double-digit growth for several years and positions itself as a full alternative to television packages from Ziggo and KPN. Subscription prices will remain unchanged in 2026, though Baas does not rule out future increases as costs rise.

JAPAN 06:35

NTT Data launches Gemini Enterprise and Google Workspace resale programme

NTT Data has begun offering licences for Gemini Enterprise and Google Workspace in Japan as an authorised Google Cloud sales partner, alongside a structured support programme designed to help enterprises deploy and operationalise generative AI. The operator said the new model, launched on 8 June, combines software licensing with an "acceleration programme" that supports organisations from initial deployment through to adoption, governance and business implementation.

JAPAN 06:33

NTT Docomo launches screen damage insurance bundled with screen protectors

NTT Docomo has begun selling smartphone glass screen protectors bundled with screen damage insurance, which the operator said claimed was the first offering of its kind from a mobile operator in Japan. The products are available from 9 June through Docomo shops and the operator's online store. The insurance is available to customers subscribed to Docomo's Smart Anshin Hosho device protection service and covers smartphone screen repair or replacement costs of up to JPY 10,000 per claim.

GLOBAL 06:32

NTT plans USD 500 mln fund to support optical networking technology - report

NTT plans to establish a multinational investment fund worth approximately USD 500 million to support the commercialisation of its Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) technology, according to Nikkei, citing industry sources. The fund is expected to be launched by the end of June and will be jointly operated by NTT and partners from Japan, the United States, South Korea and Taiwan. Reported participants include SK Group, Chunghwa Telecom, the Development Bank of Japan and a US venture capital firm

JAPAN 06:30

IIJ to launch cloud-based managed firewall service for overseas sites

Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) will launch a cloud-based firewall service for overseas business sites on 1 July, adding a firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS) option to its existing IIJ Firewall Management Service (IFMS). The new service, called IFMS Cloud, is designed to provide managed firewall functionality without requiring customers to deploy dedicated firewall hardware at overseas locations. The service will initially be available for sites across Asia, with plans to expand to other regions over time.

NEW ZEALAND 06:28

Spark deploys IoT-based wildfire detection network at Waitangi Endowment Forest

New Zealand operator Spark, the Far North District Council (FNDC) and Dryad have deployed an ultra-early wildfire detection system at the Waitangi Endowment Forest and Bike Park in Northland, marking the first installation of the technology in New Zealand. The project uses Dryad's Silvanet platform, comprising 250 solar-powered sensors distributed throughout the forest. The sensors are connected through Spark's IoT network and use AI to detect changes in air quality and pollutants associated with smoulderin

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:26

Keppel to develop first South Korean data centre through fund investment

Singapore's Keppel has entered the South Korean data centre market through a planned 60 MW greenfield facility in Ansan within the Seoul Metropolitan Area (SMA), marking the company's first data centre project in the country. The project will be developed through Keppel Data Centre Fund III (KDCF III), which has secured land for the facility and will acquire an effective stake of approximately 73 percent in the special purpose vehicle that owns the site. The remaining stake is held by South Korean companies

EUROPE 06:24

SK Telecom secures EU research project for quantum cryptography

SK Telecom (SKT) has been selected to participate in a European Union-funded research project aimed at developing next-generation quantum cryptography technology, marking the first time an Asian private-sector company has secured funding for a quantum communications project under the Horizon Europe programme. The three-year multinational project will bring together research organisations and technology companies from Greece, Austria, Germany and South Korea to develop and validate a quantum key distribution

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:22

LG Uplus and YouTube launch second AI-based video competition

LG Uplus has launched the second edition of its Uth Shorts Festival, a customer participation video competition organised in collaboration with YouTube as part of the operator's strategic partnership with Google. The competition, which runs until 31 July, is open to all participants regardless of age or mobile provider. Entrants are required to create and upload short-form videos using generative AI tools and submit them through the festival's website.

AUSTRALIA 06:20

NBN Co launches FibreOne customer trial ahead of commercial rollout

Australian government-owned broadband provider NBN Co has launched a customer trial for its proposed FibreOne product, moving the service into a testing phase ahead of a planned commercial rollout. The wholesaler has released a trial agreement for managed service providers (MSPs), which will use FibreOne to deliver services over NBN fibre infrastructure deployed in new developments. The trial is intended to support evaluation, testing and feedback ahead of the product's commercial launch.

JAPAN 06:18

KDDI reorganises AI services portfolio around enterprise adoption stages

KDDI iret, a cloud and AI integration subsidiary of KDDI, has restructured its "gaipack" portfolio of AI services, reorganising 20 offerings into a new framework designed to support enterprises at different stages of AI adoption and deployment. The operator said the revised structure is intended to help organisations navigate AI implementation, development and operational management more easily by aligning services with specific phases of AI adoption. The reorganisation targets business leaders and teams re

NETHERLANDS 06:17

Dutch regulator blocks Glaspoort bid for part of Delta Fiber FTTH network

The Dutch regulator ACM has blocked the proposed acquisition of part of Delta Fiber Nederland's fibre networks by Glaspoort, a joint venture of KPN and pension fund APG. The regulator concluded that the deal would reduce competition between fixed telecoms networks in several parts of the Netherlands, potentially resulting in higher prices and lower service quality for consumers and businesses.

GLOBAL 01:07

Apple unveils Siri AI as EU, China rollouts face delay

Apple has unveiled Siri AI, a new version of its digital assistant built on the company's Apple Intelligence platform, alongside a broader expansion of AI capabilities across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro devices. The announcement comes as Apple claimed some of the new Siri AI features will not initially be available on iPhone and iPad devices in the European Union because of issues related to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple also confirmed the features will not be available in China whi

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