Telefonica boosts 5G coverage to meet summer tourism and solar eclipse demand
SPAIN 08:01

Telefonica boosts 5G coverage to meet summer tourism and solar eclipse demand

Telefonica has said it has substantially enhanced 5G network capacity across Spanish tourist hotspots and key event locations ahead of the summer season with a view to meeting surging demand and avoiding congestion. More than 500 optimisation measures have been implemented, covering 34 coastal resorts and hundreds of inland areas, including mountainous regions expected to attract visitors during the 12 August solar eclipse.

Kena offers bonus 100GB a month for automatic top-ups
ITALY 07:36

Kena offers bonus 100GB a month for automatic top-ups

Telecom Italia's low-cost brand Kena has re-launched a promotion to persuade prepay clients to sign up to its automatic top-up service. Under the "100 Giga gratis per te" offer, newly available until the end of June, prepay customers who agree to switch to automatic top-ups receive a bonus 100GB a month of data valid in Italy, up from the 50GB previously offered.

KPN extends national football sponsorship to 2030
NETHERLANDS 07:31

KPN extends national football sponsorship to 2030

KPN is extending its association with the Dutch national football association KNVB until 30 June 2030. This continues the sponsorship as well as a contract to provide IT and telecom services for another four years. KPN said they will focus on three points: a reliable digital foundation for the association, digital fan experiences, and supporting amateur football with digital technologies.

Tencent completes AI-based cloud migration for Indonesia's XLSmart in 4.5 months
INDONESIA 07:23

Tencent completes AI-based cloud migration for Indonesia's XLSmart in 4.5 months

Tencent Cloud reports it has helped Indonesian telecom operator XLSmart complete an AI-based public cloud migration project in 4.5 months. Following the merger between XL Axiata and Smartfren in 2025, XLSmart was faced with more than 60 core applications and 1,200 microservices scattered across fragmented platforms. Tencent Cloud developed 20 cloud migration "Skills" powered jointly by Tencent's coding agent CodeBuddy, and its AI agent workspace WorkBuddy. This large-scale operation migrated 1,200 microserv

Onsemi agrees all-stock takeover of Synaptics to expand in edge AI
GLOBAL 07:20

Onsemi agrees all-stock takeover of Synaptics to expand in edge AI

On Semiconductor announced an agreement to acquire Synaptics in an all-stock deal valuing the company at USD 7 billion including debt. The takeover brings new capabilities in edge AI computing, including chips to support human-machine interfaces and wireless connectivity. Synaptics shareholders will receive 1.350 shares of Onsemi common stock for each Synaptics share they hold, equal to a 19 percent premium on the average share price in the last ten days and giving them an around 12 percent stake in the com

Amazon to launch business AI assistant Quick in Spain
SPAIN 07:14

Amazon to launch business AI assistant Quick in Spain

Amazon Business has announced the imminent launch in Spain of Quick, its new AI assistant for Business Prime customers. Available from 30 June, the tool connects with everyday business applications such as Slack and Microsoft Outlook to execute tasks across functions, from prioritising emails to generating presentations, moving beyond query-based assistants to act on users' behalf while learning team preferences.

Kinetic launches wireless backup service with eero
UNITED STATES 07:11

Kinetic launches wireless backup service with eero

US fibre broadband provider Kinetic has partnered with Amazon-owned eero to launch AlwaysOn Wi-Fi, a wireless backup service that automatically switches customers to a cellular connection during fixed broadband outages. The service, powered by eero Signal, is designed to provide uninterrupted internet connectivity if a customer's primary broadband service is disrupted. Kinetic said the failover process is automatic, allowing customers to continue using internet services without restarting their router or ma

Total Wireless adds Western Union money transfers to selected mobile plans
UNITED STATES 07:05

Total Wireless adds Western Union money transfers to selected mobile plans

Total Wireless, part of Verizon's portfolio of prepaid wireless brands, has partnered with Western Union to include a monthly international money transfer benefit in selected prepaid mobile plans, becoming the first US wireless carrier to integrate the service into its offerings. Customers subscribing to the operator's Max 5G BYO, Max 5G and All Access plans will receive one fee-free Western Union money transfer each month. The benefit can be accessed through the Western Union website or mobile application

Tecnotree upgrades Sutel Costa Rica mobile registration platform
COSTA RICA 06:54

Tecnotree upgrades Sutel Costa Rica mobile registration platform

Tecnotree said it has developed a new mobile prepaid registration platform to help Costa Rica's telecommunications regulator Sutel strengthen user identification, improve regulatory compliance and enhance customer experience.

Apple confirms higher prices for iPads, Macs
GLOBAL 06:38

Apple confirms higher prices for iPads, Macs

Apple announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the AI boom. The company told the AP that it had never seen such a rapid increase in a component price. As a result, the iPad Air is going up by USD 150, to USD 750 for the 128 GB model, and the iPad Pro will rise by USD 200 to USD 1,200 for 256 GB. 

Samsung highlights Galaxy Watch sleep apnoea detection feature
GLOBAL 06:36

Samsung highlights Galaxy Watch sleep apnoea detection feature

Samsung has highlighted the availability of its Galaxy Watch sleep apnoea detection feature, saying the technology is now available in more than 78 countries and is designed to help identify signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea. The company said the feature enables users to monitor for potential symptoms at home using compatible Galaxy Watch devices and Samsung Galaxy smartphones, reducing reliance on clinical sleep studies as an initial screening step.

MyRepublic and TP-Link partner on connectivity solutions for SMEs
SINGAPORE 06:31

MyRepublic and TP-Link partner on connectivity solutions for SMEs

Singapore-based operator MyRepublic and networking equipment vendor TP-Link have signed an MoU to expand their collaboration in delivering connectivity and networking solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore. The agreement establishes a strategic partnership focused on coordinated go-to-market activities and commercial collaboration targeting the SME market.

GLOBAL 06:30

Microsoft extends Windows 10 security updates another year

Microsoft is again extending support for Windows 10, offering another year of security updates until October 2027. The update programme was previously planned to end in October 2026. 

GLOBAL 06:23

Microsoft to raise prices for Xbox consoles in August

Microsoft announced an increase in prices for its Xbox gaming consoles from August. The 512 GB models will increase by USD 100, and the 1 TB versions will cost USD 150 more to take account of the rise in memory and storage prices on the global market. 

GLOBAL 06:20

SES, Tototheo to deploy FlexMaritime satellite broadband connectivity service across global markets

SES and Tototheo Global, a provider of connectivity for the maritime, enterprise and government sectors, have expanded their collaboration to deploy the SES FlexMaritime satellite broadband connectivity across global markets. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, SES FlexMaritime will provide Tototheo Global with multi-orbit satellite and terrestrial connectivity.

INDIA 06:05

Amazon to invest USD 13 billion to expand AI, cloud infra in India by 2030

Amazon has announced plans to invest USD 48 billion to expand its expand and support its businesses in India by 2030. This includes an additional USD 13 billion to expand and support AI and cloud infrastructure on the local market, and comes within six months of Amazon announcing USD 35 billion in new India investments. Amazon also reports that its cumulative investments in India from 2010 to 2030 will top USD 88 billion.

JAPAN 05:57

Sakura Internet and Acompany validate confidential AI processing on GPU cloud

Japanese operator Sakura Internet and Acompany have completed a proof of concept demonstrating confidential AI inference on GPU infrastructure hosted in a Japanese data centre, using confidential computing technologies to protect data while it is being processed. The companies said they successfully enabled Nvidia Confidential Computing on Nvidia H200 GPUs alongside Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) within Sakura Internet's bare metal Koukaryoku PHY GPU cloud service. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:56

Naver expands connected car partnership with Hyundai Motor Group

South Korean internet giant Naver is expanding its mobility partnership with Hyundai Motor Group by integrating its core digital services into the automaker's next-generation Pleos Connect infotainment platform. The companies unveiled the integration at the 2026 Busan Mobility Show, where Hyundai Motor Group introduced the new Grandeur and the all-new Avante equipped with the Pleos Connect system. Naver said the services will initially be available on the new Grandeur before being rolled out to additional s

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:54

LG Uplus offers discounts on AI subscriptions paid via carrier billing

LG Uplus has launched a promotion offering discounts of up to 45 percent on subscriptions to selected generative AI services when customers pay using the operator's mobile carrier billing service. The promotion runs until 7 July and applies to subscriptions purchased through the Google Play Store for ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Grok. Customers who select LG Uplus carrier billing as their payment method and register through the promotional event page are eligible for bill credits of up to KRW 5,000. The disc

KAZAKHSTAN 05:52

SuperX discusses proposed 1 GW AI computing park with Kazakhstan govt

Singapore-based SuperX AI Technology has discussed a proposal to develop a 1 GW AI computing park in Kazakhstan during a meeting with the country's Prime Minister, Olzhas Bektenov, as the company explores opportunities in Central Asia's digital infrastructure market. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's Summer Davos meeting in Dalian. According to SuperX, the proposal outlines a phased three-year development plan comprising a 200 MW computing cluster in 2027, a further 3

JAPAN 05:50

Japan clears technical path for 700 MHz satellite-to-smartphone services

Japan has taken a significant step towards enabling satellite-to-smartphone services in the 700 MHz band, with an advisory committee under the ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) publishing technical conditions for non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite systems operating directly with standard mobile phones. The report, issued by the Satellite Communications Systems Committee of the MIC's Information and Communications Council, concludes that direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services using the

GLOBAL 05:48

Nvidia to offer 800V power rack as option for Vera Rubin platform - TrendForce

Nvidia plans to offer its 800V high-voltage direct current (HVDC) Power Rack as an optional configuration for customers deploying its Vera Rubin AI platform, with customer shipments expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, according to market analysts TrendForce. Broader adoption of the 800V power architecture is expected after the launch of the Rubin Ultra generation in the second half of 2027, with more widespread deployment anticipated in 2028 as rack-level power requirements increase.

JAPAN 05:45

NTT West to use mobile mapping for infrastructure inspections

NTT West and Chugoku Electric Power Network have agreed to jointly capture infrastructure images using Mobile Mapping System (MMS) vehicles as part of efforts to improve the efficiency of network inspections. The companies said they will modify MMS vehicles to collect images required by both organisations during a single survey, reducing the need for separate inspections along overlapping routes. NTT West has used MMS technology to inspect telecommunications infrastructure since the 2020 financial year, whi

JAPAN 05:43

KDDI discloses material weakness in financial reporting controls

KDDI has disclosed a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 following an investigation into improper transactions at subsidiaries Biglobe and G-Plan. The operator said it identified concerns over the appropriateness of transactions in the subsidiaries' advertising agency business after its external auditor raised issues. A subsequent investigation, prompted by delayed payments from some advertising agencies in December 2025, found that r

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