Paramount completes Warner takeover, plans unified streaming platform in time
UNITED STATES 06:59

Paramount completes Warner takeover, plans unified streaming platform in time

Consumers can expect "greater innovation" from the new media company Skydance, bringing together Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. That includes "significant improvements" to its direct-to-consumer streaming products, which will "unify into a single service over time", Skydance confirmed in an announcement on the closing of the merger.

Eolo revamps FTTH and FWA offer
ITALY 06:53

Eolo revamps FTTH and FWA offer

Italian fixed wireless broadband provider Eolo has launched a new range of FTTH and fixed wireless access offers, replacing the Eolo Casa portfolio with new plans called Eolo Wi-Fi (FWA) and Eolo Fibra (FTTH), together with value-added options. The Eolo Wi-Fi tariff comes with FWA speeds at up to 100 Mbps (download) and 20 Mbps (upload) plus a Wi-Fi 7 router for EUR 24.90 a month and no activation fee.

Apple to launch smart home hub, works with LG on peripherals - report
GLOBAL 06:45

Apple to launch smart home hub, works with LG on peripherals - report

Apple is set to unveil a new smart home hub and has worked with LG Electronics to develop related accessories, Bloomberg reported. The products, including a smart doorbell and thermostat, will be part of an ecosystem of devices that work with Apple's new smart home hub, unnamed people with knowledge of the matter said. The Apple devices are set to be introduced on 13 October.

Kcom launches new eSIM service for customers
UNITED KINGDOM 06:35

Kcom launches new eSIM service for customers

Kcom, Hull, UK-based telecoms provider, has launched a new eSIM service for consumer and business customers. The Kcom eSIM offers unlimited UK mobile calls and data on a flexible monthly rolling contract, at a discounted price of GBP 16 per month for existing customers. Neil Bartholomew, Kcom managing director, said the launch of the eSIM service allows customers to get their broadband and mobile from a "trusted local provider". 

Nscale appoints new member to Board of Directors
GLOBAL 06:24

Nscale appoints new member to Board of Directors

UK-based cloud AI platform Nscale has appointed Amy Banse to its Board of Directors. She is an experienced corporate executive and board member, and will also serve as Chair of the Compensation Committee. She currently sits on the boards of On Holding, Lennar and Adobe, and previously served on the boards of Nextdoor, Anchor and Quantifind. Nscale founder and CEO Josh Payne said Banse would bring significant governance experience to the board.

Senegal's ARTP consults on future regulation for emerging sectors
SENEGAL 06:15

Senegal's ARTP consults on future regulation for emerging sectors

Senegalese telecom regulator ARTP has launched a wide-ranging public consultation focused on emerging sectors. Stakeholders are invited to share their views on the role of regulation in removing barriers to investment and promoting competition in the short, medium and long term. The topics covered by the consultation include satellite networks, m-payment services, M2M and IoT applications, data centres, cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence. Responses to the consultation are expected by 21 Octobe

Easterra rebrands following growth in Asia-Pacific connectivity
ASIA 05:56

Easterra rebrands following growth in Asia-Pacific connectivity

Dutch connectivity provider Easterra has launched a new corporate identity, including a new logo, website and the positioning "Trusted. Even Here.", following growth in its Asia-Pacific business. Easterra said connectivity orders in the Asia-Pacific region during the first half of 2026 were 56 percent higher than the total recorded for the whole of 2025. Orders for point-to-point Layer 2 connectivity on its own network were 86 percent higher than the full-year 2025 figure.

CDC valuation broadly flat at AUD 18.45 bn as capacity pipeline reaches 4.2 GW
AUSTRALIA 05:54

CDC valuation broadly flat at AUD 18.45 bn as capacity pipeline reaches 4.2 GW

Australian data centre operator CDC's independent valuation was broadly unchanged at AUD 18.45 billion at 30 September, according to an update from shareholder Infratil. The valuation fell by AUD 78 million from AUD 18.528 billion at 30 June, with the latest figure representing the midpoint of an assessed range of AUD 17.4 billion to AUD 19.6 billion. Infratil's 49.69 percent interest in CDC was valued at AUD 9.168 billion, down from AUD 9.213 billion at the end of June.

Telco complaints fall 10.8% but TIO referrals remain elevated
AUSTRALIA 05:52

Telco complaints fall 10.8% but TIO referrals remain elevated

Complaints made directly to Australian telecommunications providers fell by 10.8 percent to 748,501 in the 2025–26 financial year, according to new data from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), while the annual proportion of complaints escalated to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) increased slightly. The proportion referred to the TIO rose to 6.9 percent during the financial year, from 6.6 percent in 2024–25. However, the latest quarterly data shows the rate falling from

Telstra expands Aura Network with Perth-Sydney fibre route
AUSTRALIA 05:51

Telstra expands Aura Network with Perth-Sydney fibre route

Telstra has launched a Perth-Sydney route on its Aura Network, expanding its terrestrial fibre infrastructure between Western Australia and the eastern states and providing additional connectivity to international markets. The operator said the route is the longest on the Aura Network and is intended to support demand from organisations in Western Australia for connectivity to computing infrastructure, cloud services and other data-intensive applications.

NTT Docomo Business and IBM agree AI governance partnership
JAPAN 05:49

NTT Docomo Business and IBM agree AI governance partnership

NTT Docomo Business and IBM Japan have signed a basic agreement to collaborate on AI governance, focusing on controls for the use of AI agents in enterprise environments. The companies said they will examine ways for businesses to monitor how and when AI agents are being used and to manage and audit their use against legal requirements and internal policies.

SoftBank and KDDI join consortium to test wide-area workload shifting for AI
JAPAN 05:47

SoftBank and KDDI join consortium to test wide-area workload shifting for AI

SoftBank and KDDI are among 12 Japanese organisations taking part in a demonstration project examining how computing workloads can be shifted between geographically distributed data centres according to communications, power and computing conditions. The Multi-Stakeholder Collaborative Wide-Area Workload Shift Demonstration Consortium began the project in August, with the demonstration scheduled to run until February 2027. The initiative was selected by Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communication

NEW ZEALAND 05:45

InternetNZ opens consultation on proposed .nz domain rule changes

InternetNZ has opened a consultation on proposed changes to the rules governing New Zealand's .nz domain name space, including changes to wholesale pricing, domain registration checks and the public availability of registrant information. The proposed changes would remove the specific wholesale fee for .nz domains from the .nz Rules. The fee would instead continue to be set out in agreements between InternetNZ and registrars, with registrars given 90 days' notice of any fee change. The changes would also al

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:43

LG Uplus launches mobile stores for remote communities

LG Uplus has launched a mobile retail service using converted vehicles to provide telecommunications advice and digital education in remote areas of South Korea where customers may have limited access to physical stores. The operator said the mobile stores will operate across the Yeongnam and Honam regions, with one vehicle assigned to each area. Each vehicle will be staffed by a three-person team and will visit island and remote areas, smaller towns without LG Uplus stores and areas with larger older popul

JAPAN 05:40

BBIX and BBSakura add regional access to OCX cloud service

SoftBank's IX subsidiary BBIX and BBSakura Networks have launched a new service connecting New Media's cable TV access networks directly to their OCX cloud-based network service, providing enterprise customers in four Japanese regions with access to cloud and XaaS platforms. The NCV Connection service is available in Yonezawa City in Yamagata Prefecture, Fukushima City in Fukushima Prefecture, Hakodate City in Hokkaido and Niigata City in Niigata Prefecture.

GLOBAL 05:39

NTT Global Data Centers reports 34% reduction in operational carbon emissions

NTT Data has reported a 34 percent reduction in operational carbon emissions across its NTT Global Data Centers portfolio since FY21, alongside increased use of renewable energy as it expands its data centre infrastructure. The figures were included in NTT Global Data Centers' 2026 Sustainability Report, released on 5 October. The operator said renewable energy accounted for 72% of energy used for non-IT loads globally.

JAPAN 05:37

Sky Perfect Jsat and Eques test AI-assisted satellite operations

Sky Perfect Jsat and Japanese AI startup Eques have conducted a proof of concept examining how artificial intelligence could support operators of geostationary satellites. The companies said the PoC focused on station-keeping operations, which require operators to assess satellite conditions, review previous operational cases and predict the effects of manoeuvres on a satellite's orbit.

JAPAN 05:35

Nintendo to launch Japan-only Switch 2 bundle with choice of three games

Nintendo will launch a Japan-only Nintendo Switch 2 bundle on 12 November that includes a choice of one of three downloadable games. The Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-Language System (Japan Only) Choose-Your-Game Bundle will be priced at JPY 63,980 including tax. It will include the Switch 2 console, Joy-Con 2 controllers, dock, power adapter, USB-C charging cable, HDMI cable and a download code.

VANUATU 05:33

Digicel Vanuatu introduces QR payments for service buses

Digicel Vanuatu has launched MyCash QR payments on participating service buses, allowing passengers to pay fares using the MyCash mobile app instead of cash. Passengers can scan a MyCash QR code displayed on the dashboard of participating buses and pay directly from their MyCash wallet. Digicel said the system is intended to provide a more secure and convenient payment method for passengers and transport operators. 

JAPAN 05:31

KT Japan launches MVNO service for Koreans in Japan

Korea Telecom (KT) Japan has launched an MVNO service allowing South Korean customers planning long-term stays in Japan to apply for a Japanese mobile number before leaving Korea using only their passport and PASS identity verification. The service, called tt mobile, is aimed at customers travelling to Japan for study, working holidays, business assignments and other extended stays. KT Japan said a Japanese telephone number can be required for services including opening a bank account, identity verification

UNITED STATES 05:29

GM rolls out digital car keys across Apple, Google and Samsung wallets

General Motors has begun rolling out digital vehicle keys that allow compatible smartphones and smartwatches to be used to unlock, start and operate selected GM vehicles. The digital key is available through Apple Wallet, Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet, with GM initially introducing the feature for selected Cadillac models in North America. The rollout began in September and is being phased in through October.

GLOBAL 05:24

Samsung updates SmartThings with local device control and Matter 1.6 support

Samsung Electronics has announced an update to its SmartThings connected-home platform, introducing a new SmartThings Now feature, a redesigned Home tab and expanded local control for connected devices. SmartThings Now will appear at the top of the app's Home tab, providing users with contextual information and controls based on factors including device activity, location and usage patterns. 

SAMOA 05:22

Digicel Samoa adds mobile tower in western Savai'i

Digicel Samoa has launched a new mobile tower in Asau on the western side of Savai'i, as part of a wider programme of network infrastructure investment. The company said the new site is intended to increase mobile coverage and reliability in western Savai'i and support growing customer demand in Asau, which it described as a key centre for the region.

PHILIPPINES 04:42

Philippines regulator imposes daily penalties on Globe, Smart, Dito over internet service quality

The Philippines' National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has issued show-cause orders to domestic operators Dito Telecommunity, Globe Telecom and Smart Communications over internet service quality in specific areas, imposing a PHP 100,000 daily penalty on each operator from 25 September until the identified issues are addressed. The NTC said the enforcement action followed a September audit of mobile broadband performance.

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