StarHub launches annual Premier League package as streaming model expands
SINGAPORE 05:57

StarHub launches annual Premier League package as streaming model expands

Singapore operator StarHub has introduced a new annual package for English Premier League content as it expands integration between traditional television services and direct-to-consumer streaming offerings, according to the Straits Times, citing company sources. The new StarHub Premier+ Annual pass will launch on 1 June and is priced at SGD 238 for existing subscribers and SGD 380 for new customers, providing 12 months of access to Premier League content.

TTA launches AI security standardisation group in South Korea
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:56

TTA launches AI security standardisation group in South Korea

South Korea's Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) has launched a new project group focused on AI security standardisation, aimed at developing domestic standards and supporting broader technology development in the sector. TTA said the inaugural meeting and public seminar for the Artificial Intelligence Security Project Group (PG507) brought together around 70 participants from industry, academia and research organisations.

X Corp fined AUD 650,000 over Australian transparency notice non-compliance
AUSTRALIA 05:54

X Corp fined AUD 650,000 over Australian transparency notice non-compliance

X Corp has been ordered by consent to pay a civil penalty of AUD 650,000 after failing to fully comply with a transparency notice issued by Australia's online safety regulator seeking information on measures taken to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse material. The decision by the Federal Court concludes a three-year legal process relating to reporting obligations for technology companies providing services in Australia.

KDDI completes trial of 10 simultaneous drone flights with one remote pilot
JAPAN 05:50

KDDI completes trial of 10 simultaneous drone flights with one remote pilot

KDDI and KDDI SmartDrone said they successfully completed a trial where a single remote pilot simultaneously operated 10 drones across multiple locations in Japan, testing an operational monitoring approach that does not rely on continuous observation of drone camera feeds. The trial was conducted between 23 March and 27 April as part of KDDI's participation in the Next Generation Air Mobility Realisation Project (ReAMo), commissioned by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization.

NTT and Media Links complete media transmission trial over IWAN network
JAPAN 05:48

NTT and Media Links complete media transmission trial over IWAN network

NTT SmartConnect and Media Links have completed interoperability testing for media transmission over the operator's IWAN optical network platform, a managed, bandwidth-assured wide-area Ethernet VPN service designed to provide secure, high-capacity connectivity between sites, as the companies target remote production and broadcast applications. The trial was conducted under a business partnership established between the two companies and used the IWAN high-capacity optical network service to test low-latenc

Tuas terminates agreement to acquire M1 after regulatory review suspension
SINGAPORE 05:46

Tuas terminates agreement to acquire M1 after regulatory review suspension

Tuas has terminated the agreement for its Singapore subsidiary Simba Telecom to acquire shares in M1 after conditions tied to the transaction were not met before the long-stop date of 21 May. The company said the sale and purchase agreement, originally announced in August 2025 between Simba and Keppel Konnect alongside Konnectivity, ceased to have effect after several conditions precedent remained outstanding by the deadline.

NTT Data restructures global data centre sales operations
GLOBAL 05:44

NTT Data restructures global data centre sales operations

NTT Data has announced changes to the sales and client services structure of its global data centre business. The carrier said the revised operating model is intended to support customers deploying AI and cloud platforms globally while addressing regional requirements including data sovereignty, regulation and energy availability. As part of the restructuring, Konstantin Hartmann has been appointed senior vice president of global sales and client services for NTT Global Data Centers (NTT GDC). He will overs

EdgeCore creates enterprise security division and appoints former Vantage CISO
UNITED STATES 05:42

EdgeCore creates enterprise security division and appoints former Vantage CISO

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure has established a new enterprise security function and appointed Greg Thompson as senior vice president of enterprise security, as the data centre operator expands its cybersecurity and physical security capabilities. The company said Thompson will oversee all aspects of its physical and cybersecurity programmes, including protection of facilities, information technology and operational technology systems.

Australia opens applications for round 3 of On Farm Connectivity Program
AUSTRALIA 05:41

Australia opens applications for round 3 of On Farm Connectivity Program

The Australian government has opened an expression of interest process for suppliers seeking to participate in the third round of the On Farm Connectivity Program, which supports connectivity and agricultural technology deployments across the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors. The programme, funded through the Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia, has been allocated up to AUD 43 million across three rounds. The government said the first two rounds delivered more than AUD 30.5

South Korea launches Global AI Hub initiative with UN agencies and banks
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:39

South Korea launches Global AI Hub initiative with UN agencies and banks

The South Korean government has announced plans to establish a Global AI Hub in partnership with major international organisations and multilateral development banks, with the aim of supporting the use of artificial intelligence to address global challenges including climate change, healthcare, food security, migration and digital inclusion. Prime minister Kim Min-seok unveiled the initiative at a launch event in Seoul attended by representatives from nine international organisations, including the Internat

Singapore expands quantum-safe telecom infrastructure plans, enterprise AI initiatives
SINGAPORE 05:36

Singapore expands quantum-safe telecom infrastructure plans, enterprise AI initiatives

Singapore has announced new initiatives aimed at supporting enterprise AI adoption, improving cyber resilience and preparing telecommunications infrastructure for quantum-related security risks. Speaking at ATxEnterprise 2026, senior minister of state for digital development and information Tan Kiat How outlined new programmes under the Digital Enterprise Blueprint (DEB), alongside partnerships involving government agencies, technology companies and telecom operators.

Kakao adopts Google DeepMind watermarking technology for AI-generated content
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:33

Kakao adopts Google DeepMind watermarking technology for AI-generated content

South Korean internet giant Kakao has entered a technology partnership with Google DeepMind to introduce digital watermarking capabilities for AI-generated content, as part of efforts to improve content transparency and traceability. Kakao said it will integrate Google DeepMind's SynthID digital watermarking technology into its internally developed Kanana AI models. The technology embeds invisible digital watermarks into AI-generated content, allowing content to be identified as AI-generated without being p

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:31

SKT holds internal AI hackathon to accelerate enterprise AI transformation

SK Telecom (SKT) said it has completed an internal AI hackathon aimed at accelerating company-wide AI transformation initiatives and increasing the use of AI agents across business operations. The three-day event, named AX Challenge, was held from 19 to 21 May under the theme "AI that changes everyday life". The operator said employees developed AI agent-based services focused on improving customer experience and workplace productivity.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:29

Korea launches blockchain funding programme focused on enterprise use cases

South Korea's Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA) has launched a programme to support the commercialisation of blockchain technologies by domestic companies through development funding linked to enterprise demand. KISA said it is seeking technology providers for its blockchain application service development funding initiative, which aims to connect identified enterprise requirements with blockchain suppliers through an open innovation framework.

BULGARIA 02:58

A1 adds Max One to TV channel offering in Bulgaria

A1 has expanded its TV channel line-up in Bulgaria with the launch of Max One, a 24/7 HD channel dedicated to sports, cinema, and family entertainment. The channel features content fully localized in Bulgarian and is included in A1's existing TV plans at no extra cost. A1 also reports it will make this channel available to other operators under commercial terms.

MALTA 02:47

Melita launches 3.5 MWp solar farm

Maltese operator Melita has announced that its new 3.5 MWp solar farm is now fully operational and connected to Malta's national electricity grid. Built in a former quarry in Mqabba, this solar farm covers an area of 24,000 square meters and contains 5,000 photovoltaic panels. Melita says this solar farm will generate renewable energy to meet more than 40 percent of its electricity needs.

INDIA 02:33

Vi expands 5G services across West Bengal

Indian operator Vi has announced it is expanding its 5G footprint across various cities in West Bengal. As part of its planned rollout, Vi 5G is now available in Malda, Haldia, Berhampur and will soon be live in Durgapur, Asansol, Habra Ashoknagar, Burdwan, Kharagpur, Gangtok, and Darjeeling by June.

INDIA 02:13

Vi buys stake in MTK Quantum Green Energy to secure renewable energy supply

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) and a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire a minimum 26 percent equity stake in MTK Quantum Green Energy for INR 43.32 million in cash. This special purpose vehicle will own and operate a captive solar power plant in Tamil Nadu.

MALTA 21 MAY

Go posts record revenue of EUR 254 million, profit jumps nearly 32% in 2025

Maltese operator Go reports it has crossed the quarter-billion euro mark, delivering a record EUR 254.4 million in group revenue in 2025. This milestone comes alongside a 31.8 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to EUR 20.7 million.

PAKISTAN 21 MAY

JazzWorld introduces Bereavement Leave Policy for employees

Pakistani operator JazzWorld has established a Bereavement Leave Policy to support employees during times of personal loss. This new policy aims to provide dedicated time, flexibility, and financial security during moments of personal grief and transition. Under the new guidelines, all permanent employees are entitled to 10 working days of paid leave following the death of a spouse.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 21 MAY

Pilar to invest RUB 3.6 bln in tower construction in 2026

Russian mobile operator T2 said that its subsidiary Pilar, running its tower infrastructure, plans to deploy 2,500 additional towers by the end of this year. Pilar will invest more than RUB 3.6 billion in its tower infrastructure.The operator has already deployed 400 new towers this year.

NETHERLANDS 21 MAY

Fairphone joins Feyenoord affiliate marketing

Fairphone has joined the marketing partnership between Rotterdam football club Feyenoord and Mediamarkt, as a Premium Affiliate Partner. As a result the Fairphone brand will appear on the match kit of Feyenoord's top men's and women's teams from next season (2026-27). 

MONTENEGRO 21 MAY

Crnogorski Telekom launches Travel eSIM

Montenegro's Crnogorski Telekom has launched the Travel eSIM, designed for affordable mobile internet while abroad. It allows easy mobile internet access without a physical SIM card and is available to anyone in Montenegro, regardless of their domestic network. Activation is via online purchase and a QR code, and data bundles come with up to six months validity. 

SLOVENIA 21 MAY

A1 Slovenia hands out plants to support bee population

To mark World Bee Day, A1 Slovenia and BTC Company symbolically reclaimed 125 m2 of space for bees by distributing nearly 2,000 plant seedlings to passers-by in Ljubljana's BTC City, encouraging them to create bee-friendly environments at home. A1 Slovenia aims to inspire individuals to dedicate a small portion of their space to pollinators, benefiting the entire planet.

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