Uztelecom upgrades mobile network
UZBEKISTAN 08:31

Uztelecom upgrades mobile network

Uzbekistan national operator Uztelecom is carrying out a large-scale upgrade of the mobile network, modernising existing base stations, building new ones and expanding 5G capabilities. As of 18 October, as part of the company's mobile network development programme, 1,566 base stations were modernised and another 380 new ones were launched. 

Eltex introduces 4G router with dual modems
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:31

Eltex introduces 4G router with dual modems

Russian telecommunications equipment manufacturer Eltex has expanded its ESR series of service routers. The company has launched mass production of the ESR-15R-4G model, which features two built-in 4G modems and supports automatic communication channel failover. The new device is designed for building distributed networks and is particularly well-suited for the banking sector, retail, gas stations, and industrial facilities, the company said.

Vodafone Business roles out 5G Wi-Fi networks for Haven holiday parks
UNITED KINGDOM 08:30

Vodafone Business roles out 5G Wi-Fi networks for Haven holiday parks

Vodafone Business announced a completed contract with UK holiday parks operator Haven. The holiday parks now have Wi-Fi routers backed by the VodafoneThree 5G network. The routers are installed in every holiday home across 27 parks, relying on 5G backhaul rather than copper or fibre.

Vodafone Ukraine expands solar power to 500 base stations
UKRAINE 08:19

Vodafone Ukraine expands solar power to 500 base stations

Vodafone Ukraine is set to install solar power systems at an additional 400 base stations across Ukraine. Once this second phase is complete, the company's solar power initiative will encompass a total of 500 network sites. The project is part of Vodafone's comprehensive programme to strengthen the network's energy resilience amidst the ongoing war and frequent attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Gabon lifts social media blackout after eight-month ban
GABON 08:18

Gabon lifts social media blackout after eight-month ban

Gabon has lifted its eight-month social media ban, ending restrictions imposed by the High Communication Authority (HAC) on 17 February due to concerns that online content was fueling conflict and deepening national divisions, Anadolu Ajansi reported. The blackout drew widespread criticism, particularly from young people and enterprises reliant on platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, prompting many users to turn to virtual private networks (VPNs) to bypass the restrictions. The ban had

Tata Communications to invest up to USD 450 million in 10,000 km AI super highway in India
INDIA 07:58

Tata Communications to invest up to USD 450 million in 10,000 km AI super highway in India

Tata Communications has announced plans to invest up to USD 450 million to build an "AI super highway" in India. This network fabric will connect India's key AI data-centre corridors. The company plans to build around 10,000 km of the new long-haul fibre across India. This infrastructure will also be integrated with Tata Communications' global network backbone.

Dazn Spain debuts low-cost tier for under EUR 5 a month
SPAIN 07:51

Dazn Spain debuts low-cost tier for under EUR 5 a month

Dazn Spain has launched Dazn Go, a lower-priced subscription tier with curated football, basketball, motorsport, NFL and basketball content that costs less than EUR 5 a month for customers who commit to a 12-month contract. The service is aimed at viewers who want more than the free offering but do not wish to pay for the company's higher-priced plans.

Orange improves annual EBITDA growth forecast after nearly 5% rise in Q3
FRANCE 07:45

Orange improves annual EBITDA growth forecast after nearly 5% rise in Q3

Orange has increased its forecast for annual EBITDA growth again, following solid results in the third quarter. Revenues for the three months to September rose 22.0 percent year-on-year to EUR 12.19 billion, and EBITDA after leases increased 20.4 percent to EUR 4.14 billion, thanks to the takeover of the rest of Orange Spain and double-digit growth in Africa. On a comparable basis, revenues rose 3.6 percent and EBITDAal was up 4.6 percent. Orange now expects annual growth in EBITDAal of over 4.5 percent, co

U Mobile, MRT to deploy 4G/5G in-building coverage at Bukit Chagar customs facility
MALAYSIA 07:26

U Mobile, MRT to deploy 4G/5G in-building coverage at Bukit Chagar customs facility

Malaysian operator U Mobile has signed an agreement with Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT Corp) to explore the deployment of 4G and 5G in-building coverage (IBC) at the Immigration, Customs and Quarantine Complex (ICQC) in Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, which forms part of the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link. The proposed deployment aims to provide mobile connectivity throughout the facility ahead of the RTS Link's planned opening. The system is estimated to carry 40,000 passengers

Microsoft sends voluntary exit offer to employees
GLOBAL 07:09

Microsoft sends voluntary exit offer to employees

Microsoft announced a voluntary exit offer to employees, offering them financial support to leave the company. Chief People Officer Amy Coleman issued the memo to staff, which was then posted on the Microsoft website. The offer applies only to employees in certain departments in Canada, India, the UK and the US; they were notified over email and have a limited time to decide whether to accept the offer. Media reports suggested the offer could go to as many as 60,000 employees at the company. 

TeleChoice renews U Mobile supply chain contract for SGD 1.3 billion
MALAYSIA 07:06

TeleChoice renews U Mobile supply chain contract for SGD 1.3 billion

TeleChoice has won a SGD 1.3 billion contract with Malaysian operator U Mobile, extending its role as the operator's supply chain services partner and supporting the Group's managed services business in the region. TeleChoice's subsidiary Planet Telecoms Managed Services (PTMS) will continue to provide supply chain services under the renewed agreement. The contract's annual value is higher than that of the initial agreement, reflecting an expanded scope of services. Announced in February 2024, the original

Singapore finds weaknesses in app store safety checks despite age controls
SINGAPORE 06:31

Singapore finds weaknesses in app store safety checks despite age controls

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has found gaps in app review processes and age-rating accuracy across designated app distribution services, despite generally effective age-assurance measures, in its first assessment of their online safety controls. The report assessed measures to verify users' ages, protect children from harmful apps, assign appropriate age ratings and handle user reports. Singapore introduced its App Distribution Services Online Safety Code in March 2025.

JAPAN 06:29

KDDI launches Elyza Robotics with JPY 30 bln investment in physical AI

KDDI and AI company Elyza have launched Elyza Robotics, a new company focused on developing and deploying physical AI, with plans to invest JPY 30 billion in research and development by fiscal 2030. The company brings together expertise from Elyza, which develops AI foundation models, KDDI Research and other KDDI Group businesses. It will oversee the development of physical AI technologies through to deployment in operational environments.

JAPAN 06:25

KDDI partners with Alphabet's Wing to launch drone deliveries in 2027

KDDI, its subsidiary KDDI SmartDrone and Alphabet-owned Wing Aviation have formed a strategic partnership to introduce commercial drone delivery services in Japan, targeting an initial launch in selected areas during 2027. The companies aim to deliver groceries, everyday household goods and other small retail items, including products from Lawson convenience stores. Over time, they plan to expand the range of goods and delivery areas in collaboration with local governments and regional partners.

JAPAN 06:23

ServiceNow Japan, NTT and CP-SOL partner on integrated cybersecurity services

ServiceNow Japan, NTT Security Holdings and Crosspoint Solutions (CP-SOL) have formed a partnership to develop integrated cybersecurity services covering IT, operational technology (OT) and internet of things (IoT) devices, with plans to expand into managed security operations centre (SOC) services. The collaboration will initially focus on vulnerability management, combining asset visibility, risk assessment and remediation to help organisations prioritise threats according to asset importance and potentia

JAPAN 06:22

NTT develops voice AI that cuts response times by more than 50%

NTT has developed a voice dialogue AI technology designed to handle customer conversations more naturally, reducing average response time by more than 50 percent compared with commercial dialogue AI services in a test simulating Japanese call centre interactions. The system achieved an average response time of 0.43 seconds across 400 simulated conversations, compared with 0.31 seconds for human Japanese call centre operators, according to NTT.

AUSTRALIA 06:19

Australian telcos join charter to redistribute retired devices

Australia's major operators are among the founding signatories of a new voluntary charter encouraging businesses to donate surplus digital devices for refurbishment and redistribution to people experiencing digital exclusion. The Tech Reuse for Good Charter was signed by assistant minister for science, technology and the digital economy Dr Andrew Charlton, with the initiative led by the Business Council of Australia, WorkVentures and Good Things Australia in partnership with the federal government.

JAPAN 06:17

KDDI launches AI avatar platform for customer service and staff training

KDDI will launch its AI avatar platform, KDDI Avatar Canvas, for corporate customers on 2 November, combining automated customer service with staff training and other workplace applications. The platform is based on an AI avatar system developed by partner AVITA. It is designed to handle initial customer enquiries through avatars displayed on in-store signage or tablets, while transferring more complex consultations to remote human operators. The hybrid approach is intended to reduce staffing requirements w

GLOBAL 06:15

Fujitsu launches cyber defence solution to help companies prioritise risks

Fujitsu will begin providing a cybersecurity solution that helps organisations identify internet-exposed IT assets, assess cyber risks and prioritise countermeasures according to their potential business impact. The solution combines existing services, including attack surface management (ASM) and cyber threat intelligence (CTI), with asset management information and knowledge gained from Fujitsu's internal cybersecurity initiatives. It is designed to give organisations a continuous process for identifying

JAPAN 06:13

TVer, NTT Docomo and Data One plan to link viewing and purchase data

Japanese streaming platform TVer, NTT Docomo and data company Data One have agreed to combine streaming viewing data, membership information and retail purchase data to improve advertising measurement and expand TVer's user base. The collaboration will link TVer's viewing data with NTT Docomo's d Point Club membership data, which includes demographic information, location data and transactions at participating retailers, and purchase data managed by Data One on behalf of retailers.

NEW ZEALAND 06:12

New Zealand regulator recommends scrapping mobile tower-sharing rules

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has recommended removing regulatory requirements for mobile tower sharing, arguing that changes in ownership have made the rules unnecessary. The rules, introduced under the Telecommunications Act 2001, were designed to support competition by allowing mobile operators to install equipment on competitors' towers rather than build their own infrastructure.

JAPAN 06:10

GMO Internet suspends desktop cloud service after breach

Japanese internet services group GMO Internet Group has confirmed that a cyberattack on its subsidiary GMO Internet's Onamae.com Desktop Cloud service exposed customer information, including trading account login credentials, and may have enabled unauthorised financial transactions. The company identified malicious software on some customer server environments on 20 October, following an enquiry from a customer the previous day. It subsequently suspended new registrations and access to its control panel, be

AUSTRALIA 06:07

Australia tests SMS access to triple zero emergency service

The Australian government has engaged Accenture Australia to test whether direct SMS messaging could provide a safe and effective way to contact Triple Zero, the country's emergency services number, when a voice call is not possible or practical. The testing, commissioned by the triple zero custodian, will take place in a simulated environment designed to reflect operational requirements. It will not be accessible to the public and will not affect the live emergency service.

JAPAN 06:05

Sky Perfect Jsat launches satellite-based flood analysis service

Japanese satellite operator Sky Perfect Jsat has launched Aquana, a satellite data analytics service that uses synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery to identify flooded areas and deliver results in as little as 30 minutes. The service allows users to upload a single post-disaster SAR image through a web-based platform. Its proprietary algorithm automatically identifies inundated areas, with image processing taking approximately 10 minutes. The company says the complete process, from uploading an image to r

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