T-Mobile US opens global technology centre in India - report
INDIA 05:51

T-Mobile US opens global technology centre in India - report

T-Mobile US has opened a global technology centre in Hyderabad, India. This is T-Mobile's first-ever Global Technology Centre (GTC) outside the US, The Hindu Business Line reports. The 250,000 square feet facility will focus on engineering, AI, DevOps, and cybersecurity, and is expected to have up to 1,000 employees by 2027.

SKT plans AI cloud deployment with Nvidia, targeting first facility in 2027
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:51

SKT plans AI cloud deployment with Nvidia, targeting first facility in 2027

SK Telecom (SKT) and Nvidia have announced plans to develop a large-scale AI cloud platform in South Korea, with the first AI facility scheduled to become operational in 2027. The project will use Nvidia's DSX AI infrastructure architecture and is intended to support AI training, inference and agentic AI workloads for enterprises and industries in South Korea. The platform will support sovereign AI, enterprise AI and physical AI applications, with potential expansion into other Asian markets.

Singtel and DISG partner on multi-year AI transformation programme
SINGAPORE 05:49

Singtel and DISG partner on multi-year AI transformation programme

Singtel Group has announced a strategic partnership with Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) to support a multi-year AI transformation programme across its businesses, focusing on AI-enabled operations, digital infrastructure, customer platforms and workforce development. Under the first phase of the initiative, Singtel Singapore will receive support from DISG to strengthen its AI capabilities, including talent development and recruitment, governance and technology frameworks, and enterprise advisory and impl

Megaport launches beta MCP Server for AI-driven network management
GLOBAL 05:47

Megaport launches beta MCP Server for AI-driven network management

Australian-based global network-as-a-service (NaaS) provider Megaport has launched an open beta version of its Megaport MCP Server, a platform designed to enable large language models (LLMs) and AI agents to access and query network infrastructure using natural language. The company said the MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server acts as an intermediary layer between AI models and the Megaport API, allowing AI tools to interact with network infrastructure without requiring customers to build custom integration

Japanese unions urge KDDI to outline Myanmar exit roadmap
MYANMAR 05:45

Japanese unions urge KDDI to outline Myanmar exit roadmap

Trade union organisations in Japan and South Korea have called for divestment from companies they say provide financial support to Myanmar's military regime, including telecommunications operator KDDI. The action forms part of a global campaign led by Public Services International (PSI) following the International Labour Organization's (ILO) decision in June 2025 to invoke Article 33 of its Constitution in response to what it described as persistent violations of labour rights in Myanmar.

NTT Data begins AI agent trial to support supply chain knowledge transfers
JAPAN 05:43

NTT Data begins AI agent trial to support supply chain knowledge transfers

NTT Data has begun a proof-of-concept project aimed at capturing and transferring supply chain management (SCM) expertise in the manufacturing sector through the use of AI agents. The project, launched in May 2026 with management consultancy Fortience Consulting, is based on the SECI knowledge creation model developed by academics Ikujiro Nonaka and Hirotaka Takeuchi. The initiative seeks to formalise the decision-making processes of experienced SCM professionals and make that knowledge available to less ex

KDDI offers free first month on povo subscriptions
JAPAN 05:41

KDDI offers free first month on povo subscriptions

KDDI, Okinawa Cellular and KDDI Digital Life have launched a promotional campaign for the povo 2.0 mobile service that effectively waives the first month's fee for selected subscription-based data plans through an au PAY rebate. The campaign, which began on 8 June, is available to new povo 2.0 customers and users switching from other mobile operators, excluding migrations from au, UQ mobile and povo 1.0.

LG CNS launches agentic AI platform for enterprise system development
ASIA 05:39

LG CNS launches agentic AI platform for enterprise system development

LG CNS has launched an agentic AI-based software development platform designed to automate the full lifecycle of large-scale enterprise IT projects, from requirements analysis and system design to coding, testing and quality assurance. The platform, called DevOn Agentic AI Native Development (AIND), is aimed at enterprise environments such as finance, manufacturing and the public sector, where development projects must comply with established standards, security requirements and legacy system architectures.

DayOne raises USD 4.5bln and expands renewable energy in Malaysia
MALAYSIA 05:37

DayOne raises USD 4.5bln and expands renewable energy in Malaysia

Singapore-headquartered digital infrastructure provider DayOne Data Centers has completed a USD 4.5 billion Series C equity financing round as it seeks to accelerate expansion across Asia-Pacific and Europe. The funding round was led by existing investors Coatue and Hillhouse, with participation from new investors including the Indonesia Investment Authority and Achi Capital Partners. The proceeds will support growth in markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, Finland an

SK Telecom expands retail and membership promotions
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:35

SK Telecom expands retail and membership promotions

SK Telecom (SKT) has launched a series of customer engagement and membership initiatives centred on its retail network, including smartphone purchase promotions, a Pokemon-themed campaign and benefits tailored for university students. The operator said customers purchasing selected Samsung Galaxy devices through T World stores or its online T Direct Shop between 8 and 30 June will be eligible for prize draws offering dining vouchers worth KRW100,000. The promotion covers the Galaxy S26 series, Galaxy Z Fold

GCC and Intersec power Cyprus' new national Public Warning System
CYPRUS 05:25

GCC and Intersec power Cyprus' new national Public Warning System

Cyprus Civil Defence has officially launched the new national Public Warning System (PWS), called CY-Alert, powered by a technology partnership between local integrator GCC Computers and telecom metadata company Intersec. The modern population-alerting framework became fully operational on 2 June.

Indosat launches SheHacks 2026 to offer AI training to 27,000 women entrepreneurs
INDONESIA 05:15

Indosat launches SheHacks 2026 to offer AI training to 27,000 women entrepreneurs

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has launched the 2026 iteration of its SheHacks programme, an initiative aimed at expanding digital access, mentorship, and business growth opportunities for women entrepreneurs across Indonesia. IOH says this initiative addresses a significant demographic in the local economy, as data from Indonesia's Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection indicates that women own or manage 64.5 percent of the country's MSMEs. IOH claims that, over its 6-year history, SheHacks ha

PAKISTAN 05:01

Telenor mulls Easypaisa stake sale to exit Pakistan - report

Telenor has hired Citigroup to explore the potential sale of its 55 percent controlling stake in Pakistani digital retail bank Easypaisa, Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the matter. This divestment would complete Telenor's exit from Pakistan, following its previous USD 385 million sale of telecom infrastructure to PTCL.

NETHERLANDS 05:00

Revolut launches Dutch MVNO on KPN 5G network

Digital bank Revolut announced it has started rolling out Revolut Mobile to its banking customers in the Netherlands on KPN's 5G network, with the company claiming maximum download speeds of 300 Mbps. The service is offered via the Revolut app and is delivered in partnership with global MVNE provider 1GLOBAL. It will be available to all its more than 1.5 million Dutch customers by the summer.

MALAYSIA 04:48

Unifi TV to broadcast 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Malaysia

Unifi TV has secured the broadcasting rights for all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Malaysia. The event will take place from 11 June to 19 July. Telekom Malaysia reports it will broadcast the matches in HD format across three dedicated channels.

MOZAMBIQUE 7 JUN

Vodacom Business Mozambique launches business continuity service

Vodacom Business Mozambique has introduced a new business continuity service aimed at providing uninterrupted internet connectivity. It is designed to protect critical operations from disruptions caused by failures in traditional network infrastructure, according to Diario Economico.

PORTUGAL 7 JUN

Portuguese fixed broadband connections rise 2% in Q1

In the first quarter of 2026, fixed broadband in Portugal reached 4.8 million lines, a 2.4 percent increase year-on-year, according to Anacom data. Connections for internet service at 1 Gbps or faster surged by 63.5 percent and now make up over 40 percent of all fixed broadband lines.

PORTUGAL 7 JUN

DSTelecom expands fibre-optic network to Chaves

Portuguese neutral network operator DSTelecom is bringing its multi-operator fibre optic network to Chaves, Portugal, with an initial roll-out covering 800 homes by the end of June. By the end of 2026, the network is expected to reach 3,200 homes in five parishes in the Tras-os-Montes region. These areas previously lacked access to advanced broadband internet.

BRAZIL 7 JUN

Padtec creates Marine Networks unit, acquires LEV Brasil

Brazilian fibre-optic equipment manufacturer Padtec is expanding its presence in the subsea infrastructure market by creating a new unit, Padtec Marine Networks (PMN). It will focus on developing and implementing subsea and coastal infrastructure projects. This marks Padtec's return to a market where it previously had a strong presence. Additionally, Padtec is acquiring 85 percent of LEV Brasil, which specialises in planning, environmental licensing, geotechnical studies, engineering, construction supervisi

HUNGARY 7 JUN

Magyar Telekom launches digital services competition for businesses

Magyar Telekom has launched a 'Digitisation Tender' to help Hungarian small businesses that want to go digital. Three winners of its competition will get a year of free, customised digital services such as websites, email, Microsoft 365 (with Copilot), collaboration tools and cybersecurity. Magyar Telekom also offers a free AI-powered 'Digitisation Assistant' on its Hello Biznisz platform to guide businesses.

PORTUGAL 7 JUN

Portuguese anti-trust authority fines telecom operators EUR 13.3 million

The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has announced sanctions totalling EUR 13.3 million against three telecommunications operators and a consulting firm. The companies were found to have engaged in an anti-competitive agreement concerning pay-TV services and advertising in TV recordings.

EASTERN EUROPE 7 JUN

Netflix leads Central and Eastern European streaming, smart TV expansion transforms VOD - WPP Media

The rise of 'smart' television, Netflix's dominant position and the significant role of torrents in certain markets have been highlighted in the VideoTrack study by WPP Media of the video market in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. A strong "frenemy" relationship between streamers and pay-TV operators is particularly evident in Romania, where nearly four out of ten SVOD customers purchase subscriptions through television operators. The most loyal streaming customers are Poles and Hungarians. Amon

SOUTH AFRICA 7 JUN

Vodacom Foundation launches ZAR 4 mln special needs school model in Mpumalanga

The Vodacom Foundation, in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Education, has launched the School of Excellence (SoE) model, at Silindokuhle Special Needs School in e-Mangweni. The model advances digital inclusion for pupils with physical disabilities. It currently supports approximately 40,000 pupils at 39 schools nationwide, each located alongside an Early Childhood Development Centre, a Teacher Centre and a Vodacom ICT Academy.

FRANCE 7 JUN

Bouygues, Free, Orange sign MoU for planned acquisition of SFR

The consortium comprising Bouygues Telecom, Iliad's Free and Orange have announced the signature of an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Altice France for the planned acquisition of SFR. This follows the start of exclusive negotiations in mid‑April on a deal that values the targeted activities at EUR 20.35 billion. A consultation period will now open with the relevant employee representative bodies, in the spirit of "constructive dialogue".

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