South Korean policy chief calls for increased investment in AI infrastructure
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:24

South Korean policy chief calls for increased investment in AI infrastructure

South Korea's government is considering major investment in AI-related infrastructure as part of efforts to support long-term economic growth and industrial transformation, according to Yonhap, citing government sources. Kim Yong-beom, presidential chief of staff for policy, said the emergence of a new era centred on semiconductors and AI could mark the beginning of a structural shift in the country's economy and industrial base.

Dutch fixed telephony falls below 2.5 million residential lines in Q1
NETHERLANDS 05:22

Dutch fixed telephony falls below 2.5 million residential lines in Q1

The Dutch consumer fixed telephony market shrank by 102,000 connections in Q1 2026, a 4.0 percent drop quarter-on-quarter that pushed the installed base below 2.5 million residential lines for the first time. Revenue fell 15.4 percent year-on-year to EUR 68.6 million, according to research by Telecompaper. KPN remained the connections leader with a 43.9 percent share, while VodafoneZiggo led on revenue with 43.7 percent.

KDDI expands Gemini on Google Distributed Cloud trial through SmartDB
JAPAN 05:21

KDDI expands Gemini on Google Distributed Cloud trial through SmartDB

KDDI's trial of Gemini on Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) is being evaluated for integration with DreamArts' SmartDB enterprise workflow platform as part of a proof of concept aimed at enabling AI adoption while keeping enterprise data within Japan. DreamArts said it has begun a proof of concept to support KDDI's Gemini on GDC service, which is currently being trialled from KDDI's Osaka Sakai data centre. The initiative is intended to allow SmartDB customers to use Google's Gemini generative AI models while

Turkcell amends CDB loan agreement, cuts tranche size and interest rate
TURKEY 05:17

Turkcell amends CDB loan agreement, cuts tranche size and interest rate

Turkcell has announced an amendment to its long-term credit package with the China Development Bank (CDB). Following the company's initial announcement on 28 March 2025, the second tranche of the total CNY 2.46 billion loan facility has now been reduced from CNY 1.23 billion to CNY 700 million.

OpenAI and Broadcom unveil AI inference chip for large-scale data centres
GLOBAL 05:17

OpenAI and Broadcom unveil AI inference chip for large-scale data centres

OpenAI and Broadcom have announced Jalapeno, a custom AI inference accelerator designed for large language model (LLM) workloads, marking OpenAI's first proprietary processor and the start of a planned multi-generation compute platform. The companies said the chip has been architected specifically for LLM inference rather than adapted from existing AI accelerator designs. OpenAI developed the processor with Broadcom and systems integrator Celestica, combining chip design, networking, rack integration and pr

SK Telecom outlines standards-based autonomous network strategy
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:15

SK Telecom outlines standards-based autonomous network strategy

SK Telecom (SKT) has outlined its strategy for developing autonomous networks based on global industry standards at the TM Forum DTW Ignite 2026 conference in Copenhagen. The operator said it plans to adopt TM Forum standards as the foundation for its autonomous network programme, arguing that proprietary approaches used by individual operators and equipment vendors have limited scalability and made integration more difficult. It also said fragmented operational systems have presented challenges for interop

Sky NZ secures Silver Ferns broadcast rights for 2026
NEW ZEALAND 05:13

Sky NZ secures Silver Ferns broadcast rights for 2026

Sky New Zealand has renewed its partnership with Netball New Zealand for a further year, securing rights to broadcast all Silver Ferns international matches during 2026. The agreement means Silver Ferns fixtures will be shown live on Sky Sport and streamed through Sky Sport Now. Sky also noted that audiences will be able to watch the team during the upcoming Commonwealth Games on Sky and Three.

Romania 5G connections jump 45% in 2025, internet becomes main telecom revenue driver
ROMANIA 05:12

Romania 5G connections jump 45% in 2025, internet becomes main telecom revenue driver

Romania's electronic communications market saw a 45 percent increase in 5G adoption and a 7 percent growth in fibre connections in 2025. Internet services generated 41 percent of the total telecom sector revenues, according o a report from market regulator Ancom. Total telecoms sector revenues slightly declined by 0.8 percent year-on-year to RON 16 billion (approximately EUR 3.2 billion). The report also shows that Orange led sector revenues with a 33 percent market share, followed by Digi at 32 percent and

KDDI partners Securitize Japan to explore blockchain-based financial services
JAPAN 05:12

KDDI partners Securitize Japan to explore blockchain-based financial services

KDDI has signed an MoU with Securitize Japan to explore the development of next-generation financial services using blockchain technology. The agreement will see the companies examine joint business opportunities using Securitize Japan's real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation platform, with a focus on creating new investment opportunities through the tokenisation of assets such as government bonds and securities.

New Zealand regulator calls for telecom debt practice reforms by end of 2026
NEW ZEALAND 05:11

New Zealand regulator calls for telecom debt practice reforms by end of 2026

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has called on telecommunications providers to improve how they support customers experiencing financial hardship, following the publication of its Improving Retail Service Quality – Debt Practices Report. The regulator said around 10 percent of telecommunications consumers are likely to be experiencing financial difficulty at any given time. During the second half of 2025, it estimated that 204,200 households and 16,700 small and medium-sized businesses experienced debt rel

DayOne Data Centers to acquire Johor land for MYR 398 mln
MALAYSIA 05:09

DayOne Data Centers to acquire Johor land for MYR 398 mln

Singapore-based DayOne Data Centers has agreed to acquire 26.42 hectares of freehold land in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, from Paragon Globe Berhad subsidiary PGB Landmark for MYR 398.1 million (USD 94 million) in cash. The transaction covers two adjacent parcels of vacant land along Jalan Gelang Patah-Tanjung Kupang within Gerbang Nusajaya in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. The site is located around seven kilometres from the Sultan Abu Bakar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex.

Turkcell secures regulatory approval for TRY 15 billion domestic debt issuance
TURKEY 04:36

Turkcell secures regulatory approval for TRY 15 billion domestic debt issuance

Turkcell reports that the Capital Markets Board (CMB) has approved its application for a domestic debt instrument issuance. This approval follows the company's initial application on 22 April. The approved issuance has a total limit of TRY 15 billion and will consist of domestic debt securities. The sale will be conducted through private placements targeting qualified investors.

TURKEY 04:27

Turkcell launches Turkcell One service, unifies streaming subscriptions under single invoice

Turkcell has introduced the 'Turkcell One' service, to consolidate subscriptions from various digital platforms into a single package managed through one Turkcell invoice. The service bundles TV+ with platforms such as HBO Max, Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube Premium, YouTube Music, fizy Audiobook, lifebox, and Wonjo Kids.

CHINA 02:38

China Mobile, Huawei validate AI Inference Acceleration Solution

At MWC Shanghai 2026, China Mobile Hubei and Huawei have announced the live-network validation of Huawei's AI Inference Acceleration Solution. Powered by Huawei's OceanStor A800 storage, Ascend A3 SuperPoD, and Unified Cache Manager (UCM), the service is designed to deliver up to a 372 percent improvement in token throughput for long-sequence AI inference workloads.

TURKEY 02:21

Odine, Supermicro partner on AI infrastructure deployment in Turkiye

Odine and Supermicro have signed a partnership deal to support the development of AI infrastructure in Turkiye. Under the terms of the agreement, Odine will serve as Supermicro's partner in Turkiye. Odine will deploy and operate GPU infrastructure, data processing capacity, and cloud architecture for AI factories.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 JUN

M.Video to invest RUB 9 bln in IT in 2026

Russian mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video plans to invest around RUB 9 billion in the development of IT infrastructure, digital products, AI and automation of key business processes this year. The company also announced plans to launch a new website and mobile application at its general sharesholders meeting. The AGM elected a new management board with the members Stepan Kuznetsov, Dmitriy Pylev and Jochaness Tholey, and the management committee includes nine members, led by Felix Lib.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 JUN

Optical fibre producer Incab attracts RUB 2 bln funding in IPO

Russian company Incab, a producer of fibre-optic cable, has raised RUB 2.04 billion in a public share sale, reports Forbes.ru. The company plans to use the funds for paying off debt at Sber bank, which totals RUB 4 billion. A 20.3 percent stake was sold during the IPO.

POLAND 24 JUN

Polish tests show success with 5, 60 GHz bands for closing coverage gaps

The Polish Institute of Telecommunications has issued a study on improving wireless networks coverage. Building on research commissioned by the government in 2024, it conducted measurements with the unlicensed 5 GHz and 60 GHz bands to see if they could be used. The six months of tests showed these can be successfully used in networks, with the correct design and configuration of each connection, as well as verification of radio conditions during implementation to ensure stable operation.

GLOBAL 24 JUN

MTN, America Movil move up in telco digital rights benchmark

MTN Group climbed to second place globally in the 2026 Ranking Digital Rights (RDR) Index of major telecom operators. The African operator moved up from sixth place last year with a score of 42 out of 100 points, trailing only Telefonica (57) in the ranking of transparency, governance and the protection of digital rights. America Movil came third (41), improving from seventh place last year. 

POLAND 24 JUN

Cyfrowy Polsat extends management board contracts

Polish company Cyfrowy Polsat, controlling Polsat Plus Group, extended contracts with members of its management board for the next three-year term in office. Maciej Staj will work as vice-chairman of the board, and Andrzej Abramczuk, Bartlomiej Drywa, Jackek Felczykowski, Agnieszka Odorowicz and Katarzyna Ostap-Tomann remain as board members.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 JUN

MTS launches wholesale energy platform for companies

Russian operator MTS has launched a service facilitating access to the wholesale energy market for business customers. The solution targets companies with power needs of 750 kW to 20 MW. It supports customers in all stages of the process, starting from evaluation of efficiency and ending with the first invoice on the wholesale market.

SOUTH AFRICA 24 JUN

NAPAfrica and ZANOG partner on Cape Town local cache

Africa's interconnection platform NAPAfrica has expanded its partnership with the South African Network Operators Group (ZANOG) to build a more resilient, locally optimized internet ecosystem. Through this partnership, ZANOG has deployed a new community-driven cache and compute cluster at Teraco's CT2 facility in Cape Town. Supported by infrastructure including space within a "good of the internet" cabinet and cross-connects to key cache-fill partners, the deployment connects to NAPAfrica and the newly expa

LITHUANIA 24 JUN

Tele2 Lithuania acquires 20-MHz block for 5G services

Tele2 Lithuania announced that it has acquired an additional 20-MHz block in the 1,500 MHz spectrum during an auction run by the telecommunications regulator RRT. The frequencies will be used for expansion of 5G services. The licence is valid until 2042, and the operator will pay EUR 320,000 for this band. The operator also prolonged its current licences for the 2,100 MHz band until 2042, paying EUR 2 million.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 JUN

T2 upgrades network at outdoor swimming pools in Moscow

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, has upgraded its mobile networkt major outdoor swimming pools in Moscow. The pools Sokolniki, Tsaritsyno, Olympic Village and others have been covered with the upgraded network. 

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