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.

NTT Data launches Gemini Enterprise and Google Workspace resale programme
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.

NTT Docomo launches screen damage insurance bundled with screen protectors
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.

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

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

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

GLOBAL 01:04

Apple claims DMA rules are delaying Siri AI launch in the EU

Apple has claimed requirements arising from the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) will delay the launch of Siri AI on iPhone and iPad devices in the region. The company announced the delay alongside the introduction of Siri AI at its Worldwide Developers Conference, where it unveiled a new version of its digital assistant based on the Apple Intelligence platform.

GLOBAL 01:02

Apple updates parental controls as it expands AI tools for developers

Apple has announced new AI frameworks and developer tools designed to expand access to its Apple Intelligence platform, alongside new parental controls and child safety features across iPhone, iPad and Mac. The company said developers will gain access to a new Foundation Models framework that provides a native Swift API for integrating on-device and server-based AI models into applications. 

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 8 JUN

Brazil mobile market adds 1 mln lines in April

Brazil reached 274.5 million mobile lines in April, up from 273.5 million the previous month, according to figures published by Anatel. It said 4G technology accounted for 64.6 percent of all lines, ahead of 5G (23.5%), 2G (6.7%) and 3G (5.2%). Vivo holds the largest market share at 38.0 percent, followed by Claro (33.3%) and TIM Brasil (22.5%).

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 8 JUN

BH Telecom reduces price of Galaxy S25 series

Bosnia and Herzegovina operator BH Telecom has reduced its prices for the Galaxy S25 smartphone series. Users can save up to BAM 168.80 for the Galaxy S25, up to BAM 161.65 for the Galaxy S25 FE, up to BAM 263.05 for the Galaxy S25 Ultra and up to BAM 249.70 for the Galaxy S25 Edge. In addition, for users of the Extra Premium package, the Galaxy S25 series is available from BAM 14.82 per month.

PORTUGAL 8 JUN

DSTelecom expands fibre network in Chamusca

Portuguese neutral network operator DSTelecom, operating in Chamusca since 2015, has upgraded its fibre optic network to cover over 4,700 homes in Chamusca, Carregueira, Pinheiro Grande and Ulme. This expansion provides residents with a stronger, faster internet connection with increased bandwidth and improved performance for digital services. As a multi-operator network, DSTelecom's infrastructure allows Chamusca residents to choose from major Portuguese telecommunications providers.

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