NEC completes acquisition of CSG Systems with Netcracker to lead integration
GLOBAL 05:17

NEC completes acquisition of CSG Systems with Netcracker to lead integration

NEC Corporation has completed its acquisition of CSG Systems International, with subsidiary Netcracker Technology taking responsibility for operations and integration of the combined business. The companies said the transaction combines Netcracker's digital business support systems, operations support systems and AI-driven automation portfolio with CSG's software capabilities in customer engagement, payments and business support systems for telecommunications, broadband and digital service providers.

NetLink NBN Trust reports higher annual revenue but costs weigh on profit
SINGAPORE 05:15

NetLink NBN Trust reports higher annual revenue but costs weigh on profit

Singapore wholesale broadband access provider NetLink NBN Trust reported revenue of SGD 413.4 million for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 (up 1.6% YoY), driven mainly by higher ancillary project revenue and an increase in completed work orders. The company said EBITDA declined 1.8 percent to SGD 282.9 million as higher operating expenses more than offset revenue growth. EBITDA margin fell to 68.4 percent from 70.8 percent a year earlier.

TeleChoice reports higher Q1 revenue and profit on growth in telecom and ICT
SINGAPORE 05:13

TeleChoice reports higher Q1 revenue and profit on growth in telecom and ICT

Singapore-based operator TeleChoice International reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of SGD 146.86 million (up 31% YoY), while profit before tax increased 78 percent to SGD 2.32 million. The operator said all three operating divisions contributed to the increase in revenue and profit during the quarter ended 31 March 2026.

Samsung standardises chip software development on Oracle Java platform
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:11

Samsung standardises chip software development on Oracle Java platform

Samsung Electronics will use the Oracle Java SE Universal Subscription to standardise internal application development across its global semiconductor operations. Oracle said the agreement is intended to help Samsung consolidate software development on a single Java platform, with the aim of simplifying IT operations, strengthening security and streamlining licence management. According to the companies, Samsung sought a standardised application development platform to support its global workforce and softw

Iren completes USD 3 billion convertible notes offering
GLOBAL 05:09

Iren completes USD 3 billion convertible notes offering

Australian-based global neocloud provider Iren has closed a private offering of USD 3 billion in one percent convertible senior notes due in 2033, including the full exercise of a USD 400 million "greenshoe" option by initial purchasers. The company said the offering generated net proceeds of approximately USD 2.96 billion after discounts, commissions and estimated expenses. The notes carry a one percent coupon and were issued with a conversion premium of 32.5 percent.

TPG Telecom says operations now matched with 100% renewable electricity
AUSTRALIA 05:07

TPG Telecom says operations now matched with 100% renewable electricity

TPG Telecom said it has reached its target of matching all electricity used across its operations with renewable electricity supplied to the grid. The operator said the milestone was achieved in December 2025, fulfilling a commitment first announced in 2021 as part of its broader net zero emissions strategy. TPG Telecom said renewable electricity is sourced for its mobile towers, retail stores and offices through a combination of long-term power purchase agreements and renewable energy certificates.

Superloop launches end-of-financial-year Wi-Fi 7 modem promotion
AUSTRALIA 05:06

Superloop launches end-of-financial-year Wi-Fi 7 modem promotion

Australian operator Superloop has launched an end-of-financial-year promotion offering eligible new broadband customers a free second eero 7 modem to improve home Wi-Fi coverage and support higher-speed internet plans. The operator said the offer applies to customers who purchase one or more eero 7 modems on selected technologies, with one additional eero 7 device provided free per customer. 

Astro adds Netflix access, Blockbuster Pack to Astro One bundles
MALAYSIA 03:25

Astro adds Netflix access, Blockbuster Pack to Astro One bundles

Astro Malaysia has upgraded its Astro One bundles by integrating a Netflix subscription and adding a complimentary, newly launched Blockbuster Pack. This promotion runs until 31 July, targeting both new sign-ups and existing subscribers.

Zong opens 5G service activation desk at Allama Iqbal Airport
PAKISTAN 03:05

Zong opens 5G service activation desk at Allama Iqbal Airport

Zong and the Pakistan Airports Authority have opened a dedicated 5G Customer Facilitation Desk at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore to provide travelers with connectivity services. This follows a similar launch at the Islamabad airport. Located within the terminal, the desk helps both domestic and international passengers with SIM card activations and technical support.

China Telecom lands Asia Link Cable in Hong Kong
CHINA 02:51

China Telecom lands Asia Link Cable in Hong Kong

China Telecom has landed the Asia Link Cable (ALC) at the Chung Hom Kok Cable Landing Station in Hong Kong. Led and constructed by China Telecom in partnership with 12 other regional operators, this 6,200 km submarine cable connects Hong Kong and Hainan with Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, and Malaysia. With a design capacity exceeding 325 Tbps, China Telecom says the ALC will be the highest-capacity cable serving the Hong Kong-to-Singapore route.

Converge passes 3 million residential customers milestone
PHILIPPINES 02:18

Converge passes 3 million residential customers milestone

Philippines operator Converge saw its first-quarter revenues rise 3.7 percent to PHP 11.2 billon. The operator's residential business revenues were up to PHP 9.2 billion during the 3-month period with total subscribers reaching 3,089,144 at end-March 2026. Converge ended March with more than 3 million residential customers.

Globe Telecom's Q1 service revenues up 5% on increased mobile data demand, fibre adoption
PHILIPPINES 02:03

Globe Telecom's Q1 service revenues up 5% on increased mobile data demand, fibre adoption

Philippines operator Globe Telecom posted service revenues of PHP 42 billion for the first three months of 2026, which represents an increase of 5 percent year-on-year. Revenue growth was mainly boosted by increased mobile data demand, continued fibre adoption, and enterprise ICT services expansion.

UNITED KINGDOM 14 MEI

Ofcom consults on new standards, accessibility Codes for streaming platforms

UK regulator Ofcom has published a new draft Code for streaming services to deliver stronger protections for UK viewers. The new Code sets out rules around harmful and offensive content, accuracy and impartiality, and privacy and fairness; bringing Netflix under Ofcom oversight for the first time. It has also published a new Code setting accessibility standards for streaming platforms - with new audio description, subtitling and signing requirements.

CANADA 14 MEI

Canadian govt funds rural high-speed broadband projects in New Brunswick

The Canadian government has announced federal funding of more than CAD 37 million for two projects to deliver high-speed broadband connectivity to over 27,600 homes in more than 500 rural and remote New Brusnwick communities. One project will be delivered by Rogers Communications, with the other led by Xplore. The funding is being delivered through the Universal Broadband Fund, which aims to deliver high-speed broadband connectivity to rural, remote and Indigenous communities across Canada. 

UNITED KINGDOM 14 MEI

UK competition regulator investigates Microsoft business software

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a strategic market status (SMS) investigation into the Microsoft business software ecosystem. This will examine the company's position in the UK business software market and effect on UK businesses and public sector organisations. It will examine potential competition concerns to determine if Microsoft has SMS in business software and whether it can exploit this position to restrict customer choice through product bundling, interoperability limits, o

GLOBAL 14 MEI

Intel becomes Official Compute Partner for McLaren Racing

Intel has announced a new multi-year partnership with McLaren Racing to become Official Compute Partner of the McLaren Mastercard F1 Team, Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, and McLaren F1 Sim Racing Team. Intel will provide advanced computing for AI and high-performance networks, using Intel Xeon and Intel Core Ultra processors to support the group's performance-critical workloads. 

UNITED KINGDOM 14 MEI

Zzoomm launches new Netgem Pleio-powered TV service

UK fibre broadband provider Zzoomm has announced the launch of a new entertainment service called Zzoomm TV, combining live TV, streaming and cloud gaming in a single platform. The service is powered by the Netgem Pleio WiFi-enabled TV streaming device and expands Zzoomm's offering beyond broadband.

GLOBAL 14 MEI

Equinix expands sovereignty enforcement layer with Fabric Geo Zones

Equinix has announced the global expansion of Equinix Fabric Geo Zones, a network-level, sovereignty enforcement layer that operates across interconnected clouds and providers. Fabric Geo Zones lets customers keep sensitive data within approved jurisdictions, cut regulatory and jurisdictional risk from unintended cross-border routing, accelerate deployments using Fabric Super Agent, and eliminate uncertainty during failover when outages reroute sensitive traffic. It is now available in preview on the Equini

IRELAND 14 MEI

Vodafone Ireland deploys Amdocs Network Inventory platform

Vodafone Ireland has gone live with the Amdocs Network Inventory platform to support network automation and simplification. The new Amdocs solution will allow it to accelerate and automate the planning and deployment of its mobile network, helping to drive group-wide operational efficiency. Amdocs Network Inventory will also harmonise Vodafone Ireland's inventory processes/models with those of other Vodafone Group countries in Europe. 

ITALY 14 MEI

Italian SVOD subs up 279K to 15.8 mln in Q4, led by Netflix and Amazon Prime

The number of unique users of Italian subscription video on demand (SVOD) platforms came to 15.8 million at the end of the final quarter of 2025, up 1.8 percent or 279,000 year on year, according to Comscore data included in the latest quarterly update from regulator Agcom. Users of free VOD platforms also rose, by 0.3 percent year on year, to 35.3 million at the end of December.

UNITED KINGDOM 14 MEI

BT wins 5-year secure connectivity contract with BAE Systems

BT has won a 5-year contract from BAE Systems to deliver advanced connectivity and security services for its global network across 40 countries, including the UK. The contract has an option to extend for up an additional three years. The agreement will see BAE deploy new technologies as part of a digital transformation to boost operational efficiency, with staff able to work flexibly and access digital tolls in specialist environments.

MONTENEGRO 14 MEI

One Montenegro rolls out cybersecury service powerd by Whalebone Aura

One Montenegro has introduced SigurOne, a new cybersecurity service powered by Whalebone Aura, offering network-level protection to all its customers, including prepaid, postpaid and business users. Accessible via the Moj One self-care app, this service stands out by operating directly within the telecom network, unlike traditional antivirus products.

SOUTH AFRICA 14 MEI

Icasa maintains support for 30% local ownership rule instead of Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has reiterated its commitment to supporting economic inclusion, maintaining its stance on the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policy direction issued by communications minister Solly Malatsi in December 2025. The Electronic Communications Act (ECA) requires a minimum 30 percent ownership by historically disadvantaged groups for individual licence holders. Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies chairwoman

PAKISTAN 14 MEI

JazzWorld revenue jumps more than 20%, tops 75 million subscribers in Q1

Pakistani operator JazzWorld posted first-quarter revenues of PKR 130 billion, which represents an increase of 20.6 percent year-on-year. This revenue increase was mainly boosted by growth across connectivity, digital financial services, entertainment, and digital lifestyle platforms, Jazz said.

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