NBI completes main fibre network build in County Laois
IRELAND 07:52

NBI completes main fibre network build in County Laois

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has completed the main network build works for the National Broadband Plan (NBP) rural fibre network in County Laois. This follows the completion of build works in Monaghan, Waterford, Westmeath, Meath, Tipperary, Longford and Kilkenny counties. 

EnSilica to open space and comms chip centre in Milan
ITALY 07:52

EnSilica to open space and comms chip centre in Milan

European chipmaker EnSilica announced plans to open a new Space & Communications Semiconductor Centre of Excellence in Milan, complementing its existing design facilities in Budapest and Munich. The aim is to hire 20 specialist modem and millimetre-wave engineers within six months, expanding the company's engineering footprint in the European Union and aligning it more closely with EU space, semiconductor and communications programmes.

Chair of UK research agency steps down after joining Anthropic
UNITED KINGDOM 07:47

Chair of UK research agency steps down after joining Anthropic

The founding chair of the UK's Advanced Research & Invention Agency (ARIA), Matt Clifford, is stepping down from the role after joining Anthropic as Managing Director of International Affairs. In a LinkedIn post, Clifford said he was stepping down after completing his first full term as chair to ensure that his new role with Anthropic does not interfere with the work of ARIA. He will remain in post for a transition period until 06 November to allow the UK government to launch a process to appoint in a new c

ICASA hosts international study visit on regulatory sandboxes
SOUTH AFRICA 07:43

ICASA hosts international study visit on regulatory sandboxes

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) is hosting a Regulatory Sandbox Study Visit from 8-10 September. It will share practical insights on designing and implementing regulatory sandboxes. Visitors come from the Telecommunication Development Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the UK's Office of Communications (Ofcom), the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA Kenya), and the Council for Sci

Saudi Arabia consults public on proposed updates to telecom numbering fees
SAUDI ARABIA 07:33

Saudi Arabia consults public on proposed updates to telecom numbering fees

Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has launched a public consultation on proposed updates to telecommunications fee regulations. It aims to align numbering allocation, usage and number portability fees for mobile and fixed services with international best practices while strengthening its financial regulatory framework. Proposals include introducing and modifying annual and one-time fees for allocated numbers, shared cost services, VoIP numbers and special codes for governm

Poste Italiane raises TIM cash offer by 18% ahead of takeover deadline
ITALY 07:24

Poste Italiane raises TIM cash offer by 18% ahead of takeover deadline

Poste Italiane has increased its cash offer for Telecom Italia (TIM) shares ahead of the 11 September closing date. In a statement, state-backed Poste said the cash component of its offer would be raised by 18 percent, or EUR 0.30, to EUR 1.97 per share. The offer of 0.218 newly-issued Poste ordinary shares for each TIM share tendered remains unchanged.

Deutsche Telekom starts marketing Ray-Ban Meta glasses for EUR 419
GERMANY 07:18

Deutsche Telekom starts marketing Ray-Ban Meta glasses for EUR 419

Deutsche Telekom has stated to sell the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses for EUR 419. The Meta AI app and a Meta account are required to set up and start wearing the glasses. The glasses are available starting at EUR 6 per month in combination with a MagentaMobil M tariff.

1&1 Versatel deploys Ekinops customer premises equipment
GERMANY 07:16

1&1 Versatel deploys Ekinops customer premises equipment

1&1 Versatel has signed a contract with provider of optical networking and SASE products Ekinops to roll out its connectivity solutions. 1&1 Versatel has started offering Ekinops customer premises equipment (CPE), such as routers, for its business customers. These bundle multiple services into a central platform, with support for fibre-optic, DSL and 5G connections, at speeds up to 10 Gbps. France-based Ekinops said the equipment offers EU levels of security as well as reduced energy consumption compared to

Xiaomi 18 Fold and Pad 9 Pro Max launch with new Xring O3 SoC
GLOBAL 07:12

Xiaomi 18 Fold and Pad 9 Pro Max launch with new Xring O3 SoC

Xiaomi has confirmed details of its new foldable smartphone. The passport-sized Xiaomi 18 Fold starts at CNY 10,999 (USD 1,640) for 12GB+256GB memory and goes up to CNY 15,999 for 16GB+1TB on the Ceramic model with a new type of back panel made of lightweight silicon nitride. In addition, the company launched the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max premium tablet, with both devices powered by its own Xring O3 SoC.

Huawei debuts Mate XT 2 trifold phone with Kirin 9050 Pro SoC
CHINA 06:50

Huawei debuts Mate XT 2 trifold phone with Kirin 9050 Pro SoC

Huawei has launched its second-generation trifold smartphone, the Mate XT 2, in China with prices starting at CNY 19,999 (around EUR 2,550). The device features an upgraded inward-folding trifold architecture, a new Kirin 9050 Pro processor, hardware-level privacy options and a camera system tuned for more accurate colour reproduction, all running on the company's latest HarmonyOS 7. 

DigitalBridge opens Tokyo office to expand Japan investments
JAPAN 06:46

DigitalBridge opens Tokyo office to expand Japan investments

DigitalBridge has opened a Tokyo office as it expands its digital infrastructure investment activities in Japan, with managing director Soichiro Suda leading the firm's investment operations in the country. The firm said the local presence would support investment origination, portfolio companies and relationships with Japanese partners. Its Japan portfolio spans data centres, telecommunications infrastructure and connectivity, including Nippon Gateway Infrastructure (NGI), JTower and Vantage Data Centers'

EdgeConneX joins Singapore sustainable data centre testbed
SINGAPORE 06:42

EdgeConneX joins Singapore sustainable data centre testbed

EdgeConneX has joined Singapore's Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed Phase 2.0 (STDCT 2.0) consortium as an anchor industry partner, committing multi-year funding and data centre engineering expertise to research into sustainable, AI-ready infrastructure. The programme, hosted by the National University of Singapore's College of Design and Engineering, is focused on technologies for operating high-density AI data centres in tropical conditions. Its research areas include advanced liquid cooling, heat

EUROPE 06:40

Orange, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom mull joint bid for 2 GHz satellite spectrum - report

A group of Europe's biggest mobile operators are in early talks to create a consortium to bid on satellite spectrum and offer direct-to-mobile service, Bloomberg reported. People familiar with the matter said the talks include Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone Group and Telefonica. They could bid together for the 2 GHz band spectrum the EU wants to reserve for a local provider of mobile satellite services. 

JAPAN 06:38

BBSakura adds DNAT to OCX XaaS connectivity

Japanese operator BBSakura Networks has added a Destination Network Address Translation (DNAT) feature to the XaaS Connection service on OCX (Open Connectivity eXchange) private cloud, enabling bidirectional communication between XaaS platforms and customers' internal environments. XaaS Connection provides direct connectivity between the closed OCX network and XaaS platforms without using the public internet. Previously, the service supported Source Network Address Translation (SNAT), allowing customers to

FRANCE 06:20

French 2G and 3G cell sites record double-digit drops in August

France continued to record a downward trend in 2G and 3G cell sites during August, according to national spectrum agency ANFR. The 2G footprint in mainland France counted 34,468 cell sites as of 01 September, down 10.3 percent year-on-year. This compares with a 16.1 percent fall in 3G cell sites to 51,327.

GLOBAL 06:14

Smartphone production forecast in 2026 raised to 1.07 billion - TrendForce

Global smartphone production reached 275 million units in the second quarter of 2026, down 8 percent year on year but ahead of analyst group TrendForce's previous expectations, prompting the research firm to raise its full-year production forecast from 1.05 billion to 1.07 billion units. TrendForce attributed the stronger-than-expected production primarily to consumers bringing forward purchases amid concerns that rising memory prices could result in higher smartphone prices in 2027. Smartphone brands are a

JAPAN 06:09

SoftBank achieves domestic first for three-generation PON coexistence

SoftBank has completed a field trial in which GPON, XGS-PON and 50G-PON were operated over the same optical fibre using a single optical transceiver, in what it claims is a domestic first in Japan. The trial was conducted on optical fibre connected to SoftBank's commercial network equipment, with Nokia supplying the tri-rate optical transceiver, 50G-PON equipment and a research system for future 100G-PON technology. The configuration allows existing GPON and XGS-PON services to continue while 50G-PON is add

JAPAN 06:02

NTT Docomo Ventures invests in compact EV developer KG Motors

NTT Docomo Ventures has invested in KG Motors, a Japanese start-up developing the single-seat compact electric vehicle (EV) "mibot", through a fund managed by the operator. KG Motors is developing the vehicle for short-distance everyday travel, targeting low-cost mobility for individuals as well as potential applications for businesses and local governments. The company said Japan's population decline and ageing population are making it increasingly difficult to maintain public transport in some areas, whil

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:58

LG Uplus launches KRW 5,500 monthly home security camera service

LG Uplus has launched an entry-level smart home service combining a home security camera, cloud storage and insurance covering fire and video-hacking incidents for KRW 5,500 a month on a three-year contract. The "Homecam Lite" service is aimed at first-time home camera users, including parents and pet owners. The included Mamca Lite camera supports QHD video, day and night monitoring, and AI-based detection of people, pets, movement and sound, with tracking of detected subjects. Users can receive alerts thr

AUSTRALIA 05:48

Australian government proposes digital duty of care for online services

The Australian government has released draft legislation for a Digital Duty of Care that would require digital service providers to meet minimum safety standards for the features and tools they provide, following targeted consultation. The proposed laws include a "My Feed, My Way" initiative that would give Australians over 16 greater control over social media algorithms. Platforms would be required to notify new and existing users and offer a choice between a default feed containing personalised algorithmi

JAPAN 05:46

NTT Docomo to stream 2026-27 Champions League opening matches

NTT Docomo will stream all 18 matches from Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase through its Lemino Premium video service from 9 September. The matches will be available on a delayed basis from midnight Japan time on the day they are played. The opening round includes Real Madrid vs Inter, Napoli vs Arsenal, Porto vs Manchester City and Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid, alongside matches involving several Japanese players.

JAPAN 05:44

SoftBank leads 5G speeds in Tokyo Yamanote Line test

SoftBank recorded the fastest average 5G download speed among Japan's four major mobile operators in a test of the Yamanote Line during the morning peak, according to ICT Research Institute. The survey measured NTT Docomo, au (KDDI), SoftBank and Rakuten Mobile at all 30 Yamanote Line stations between 7am and 9am on weekdays from 1–4 September. Measurements were taken three times per location using Google's Internet Speed Test on a Google Pixel 10a, with 5G SA and operator-specific priority services enabled

AUSTRALIA 05:42

Firmus exceeds 900 MW of contracted AI capacity with OpenAI partnership

Australian AI infrastructure company Firmus said it has exceeded 900 MW of contracted AI compute capacity after signing a multi-year partnership with OpenAI covering dedicated capacity at two of its AI Factory sites in Malaysia. OpenAI will become an anchor customer of Firmus as the company expands its AI Factory platform across the Asia-Pacific region. The Malaysian sites form part of Firmus's portfolio of seven AI factories across Australia, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, with two currently operationa

AUSTRALIA 05:40

Telstra and Ciena transmit 1.6 Tbps over 1,100km

Telstra has transmitted four 400GbE services over a single 1.6 Tbps wavelength across approximately 1,100 km between Melbourne and Sydney, using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme technology on a live production network. The transmission used L-band spectrum alongside Telstra's existing C-band infrastructure, with no regeneration required. Telstra said the use of Ciena's 6500 Reconfigurable Line System enabled the expansion into L-band, potentially doubling the usable spectrum and allowing up to twice the capacity

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