Spark launches mobile phones trade-in and upgrade platform
NEW ZEALAND 07:07

Spark launches mobile phones trade-in and upgrade platform

Spark New Zealand has launched a new platform for customers to trade in old mobile phones and receive offers on new ones. Spark Upgrader is available online as well as in-store or through customer care teams, giving customers an estimate on their trade-in value and offers on new phones. Spark said the new platform should help customers understand easier in a simple view their upgrade options and how much their next phone could cost. 

KT teams up with Acryl to work on AI for medical sector
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:59

KT teams up with Acryl to work on AI for medical sector

KT announced plans to pursue a medical AX business in cooperation with Acryl, a medical AI specialist. They see significant scope to expand the applications for AI in the medical field, going beyond clinical support to encompass data utilization, research, administration and hospital operations. Together they will work to verify the technology and develop standardised products for the industry.

3 Hong Kong opens pre-orders for iPhone Duo, announces pricing
HONG KONG 06:57

3 Hong Kong opens pre-orders for iPhone Duo, announces pricing

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong's mobile brands, 3 Hong Kong and 3Supreme, have started accepting pre-orders for Apple's iPhone Duo foldable smartphone, ahead of its commercial retail release on 23 October. The device features a 7.6-inch main inner display with a nano-texture anti-glare finish, a 5.4-inch outer cover screen, an A20 Pro chipset with a custom vapor chamber thermal system, and a dual-battery design.

European PROSPERO project working on more sustainable and resilient 6G networks
SPAIN 06:55

European PROSPERO project working on more sustainable and resilient 6G networks

Madrid-based research institute Imdea Networks has announced the details of PROSPERO, a European project to develop an open, intelligent architecture for more sustainable and resilient 6G networks. The initiative, funded through the EU's Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking, brings together nine organisations from six countries, including UC3M, Telefónica Innovación Digital, NEC Laboratories Europe, Nokia, FiberCop, Canary Bit and Real Wireless, with Brazil's Universidade de Campinas as an associat

Akamai agrees solar energy PPA in Singapore
SINGAPORE 06:51

Akamai agrees solar energy PPA in Singapore

Akamai and EDP APAC, the Asia-Pacific arm of global renewable energy company EDP, announced the signing of a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) in Singapore. Under the agreement, Akamai will take electricity generated by a portfolio of rooftop solar systems installed across 27 locations in Singapore. Combined, the systems are capable of generating up to 17,000 megawatt-hours of clean electricity annually, equivalent to the generation of a 13 megawatt-peak system. The project is expected to deliver an e

CTM rolls out upper 6GHz network in Macau
MACAU 06:48

CTM rolls out upper 6GHz network in Macau

CTM has launched Macau's first upper 6GHz band 'Experience Zone' at MGM COTAI, making it one of the world's first mobile operators to introduce commercial services in this band. Powered by VitaAAU base stations featuring RetinaMIMO technology, the high-capacity, ultra-fast 6GHz spectrum achieves coverage comparable to existing 3.5GHz C-band infrastructure while dramatically improving network capacity for high-density environments, the operator said.  

Germany cooperates with Nvidia to advance physical AI
GERMANY 06:47

Germany cooperates with Nvidia to advance physical AI

The German government signed a joint declaration of intent with Nvidia to cooperate to advance cutting-edge AI models for physical AI. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Invest in Germany summit organised by the government to attract investors. Through the agreement with Nvidia, the governments intend to "systematically bring industrial AI into widespread use and to establish a state-of-the-art industrial AI ecosystem in Europe."

Iraq opens satellite teleport facility
IRAQ 06:43

Iraq opens satellite teleport facility

Iraq has inaugurated its first satellite ground station (teleport) in Baghdad to manage geostationary orbit (GEO) communications, paving the way for the country to launch its own satellite, Shafaq News reported. Communications minister Mustafa Sanad urged security agencies, public service institutions, government ministries, and private enterprises to adopt the new facility as their primary gateway for satellite data transmission, rather than relying on international infrastructure outside domestic control.

Bangladesh to map telecom dead zones, expand connectivity nationwide
BANGLADESH 06:42

Bangladesh to map telecom dead zones, expand connectivity nationwide

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) plans to study telecom coverage gaps in remote, hard-to-reach, underserved and disaster-prone areas, with the aim of identifying measures to improve service availability and quality. The commission has established a committee to prepare a detailed research proposal within one month for submission to the BTRC chairman, The Daily Star reports. The study will map areas with inadequate coverage, assess local connectivity requirements and examine options

True opens pre-orders for iPhone Duo in Thailand, announces pricing details
THAILAND 06:19

True opens pre-orders for iPhone Duo in Thailand, announces pricing details

Thai operator True has opened pre-orders for Apple's iPhone Duo through its True and dtac mobile brands. Pre-orders run until 22 October. The device will be commercially available from 23 October. True offers the iPhone Duo for a starting price of THB 71,100. True and dtac are offering the device with selected mobile packages, with monthly plans starting at THB 1,699.

Colt to launch third Tokyo - Osaka fibre route in spring 2027
JAPAN 05:59

Colt to launch third Tokyo - Osaka fibre route in spring 2027

Colt Technology Services has announced plans to launch Tohan Platinum Connect in spring 2027, adding a third route between Tokyo and Osaka to its West Japan network. The route is designed to reduce latency by around 30 percent compared with existing coastal and inland routes and will initially provide around 25 Tbps of data transfer capacity.

US jury orders Comcast to pay USD 213 mln for violating streaming patent
UNITED STATES 19 OKT

US jury orders Comcast to pay USD 213 mln for violating streaming patent

A Florida jury has ruled that Comcast owes damages worth USD 213 million for violating a streaming video patent held by digital TV provider WhereverTV, reports Reuters. WhereverTV had claimed that Comcast's X1 set-top boxes infringed its patent for technology to integrate cable channels with streaming services. The lawsuit was filed in 2018, accusing Comcast of integrating the technology into its set-top boxes around 2012.

UNITED KINGDOM 19 OKT

CMA proposes Strategic Market Status designation for Microsoft

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to designate Microsoft as having Strategic Market Status (SMS) in its business software ecosystem. The CMA is now consulting before reaching a final decision, with areas for potential action including how the company bundles its software. The CMA will also look at making it easier for developers to integrate their products with the Microsoft business software ecosystem. Interested parties can comment on on the consultation by 13 November 2026. 

UNITED STATES 19 OKT

DC-CIX expands US partnership with Digital Realty

DE-CIX is expanding a US partnership with Digital Realty, global provide of data centre colocation solutions, giving customers at 22 additional Digital Realty facilities in New York, Dallas, Phoenix and Chicago access to DE-CIX services through the Metro Connect service of Digital Realty. The agreement expands the reach of the DE-CIX interconnection platforms to all Digital Realty data centres in each of the four metro markets. 

KAZAKHSTAN 19 OKT

EDB to provide up to USD 31 mln for Astana data centre project

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and Kazakhstan company Akashi Data Centre have signed an agreement to provide up to USD 31.2 million in financing for a data centre project in Astana, according to the bank. The project will expand Kazakhstan's data storage and processing capacity and mark the first data centre construction project in the EDB's investment portfolio.

FRANCE 19 OKT

TF1-Netflix partnership drives 30 percent rise in viewing hours for TF1+

TF1, France's leading commercial broadcaster, said that the integration of its TF1+ streaming service on the Netflix platform has delivered very positive results since the launch of the partnership on 19 June. To date, the integration has driven a 30 percent year-on-year increase in viewing hours for TF1+. Additionally, nearly half of Netflix customers in France have watched at least one programme from the TF1+ catalogue. This confirms the encouraging indicators reported in July, and continues to exceed the

UNITED STATES 19 OKT

AT&T expands partnership with NBA, WNBA

AT&T has launched the fourth generation of the High-Speed Arena Network (HSAN) connectivity platform for the NBA and the WNBA. The network is used to transport live match content, replays, highlights, stats and in-arena programming to fans and business partners - supported by over 68,000 miles of AT&T fibre and network infrastructure. 

INDIA 19 OKT

Mormugao Port secures authorisation to deploy private 5G network in India

Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) in Goa has secured Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN) authorisation for a private 5G network, becoming the first government autonomous body and the first major port in India to receive this authorisation. The proposed deployment is designed to support port digitisation and operational requirements, including smart port systems, cargo tracking and automated logistics.

GLOBAL 19 OKT

Dazn signs global broadcast agreement with EPCR

Dazn has signed a multi-territory broadcast deal with European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR). The agreement covers the 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, allowing Dazn customers to watch free-to-coverage of one Champions Cup game per round in various markets - including Japan, the Middle East and North Africa, Nordics, Caribbean, Baltics, Poland, Benelux, DACH region, Brazil, Romania and the Pacific Islands.

BELARUS 19 OKT

Beltelecom adds TV channel Jazz Jazz

Belarusian national operator Beltelecom announced that it has added the channel Jazz Jazz to its pay TV lineup. The channel is included in the basic packages for Zala IPTV and Smart Zala services from the operator on a trial basis.

UZBEKISTAN 19 OKT

Google Pay enters Uzbekistan market

Google Pay has been launched in Uzbekistan, the country's Ministry of Digital Technologies announced during a digital technology panel held in Samarkand as part of the C5+1 events involving Central Asian countries and the US, reports Trend. The digital payment service allows users to make contactless payments using compatible Android smartphones and other supported devices. Users can add eligible credit or debit cards to Google Wallet and pay at participating retailers, also for online and in-app purchases

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 19 OKT

Rostelecom and St Petersburg Exchange agree digital cooperation

Russian national operator Rostelecom and the St Petersburg Exchange signed a cooperation agreement to develop joint projects in areas such as digital infrastructure, information technology, cybersecurity, and the creation of technological products for the circulation of digital financial assets. Promising areas for collaboration are seen as the development, implementation, and promotion of domestic digital products, such as cloud resources and integrated hardware-software systems. Joint digital solutions, d

POLAND 19 OKT

Orange Poland introduces 'Digital Firm' app with AI agents for small businesses

Orange Poland has introduced its Digital Firm platform with AI agents for SMEs and entrepreneurs. The Digital Firm platform provides entrepreneurs with a suite of AI-powered tools to support their daily tasks. An AI Assistant, AI Marketer, AI Sales Representative, and AI Financial Specialist work together, drawing from a unified knowledge base about the business, thereby relieving owners of the routine responsibilities involved in running a company. To start using the Digital Company solution, customers nee

JAPAN 19 OKT

Japan seeks closer ties with US FCC to overcome ICT export restrictions

Japan has agreed to establish a consultation framework with the US Federal Communications Commission to look at ICT issues that could affect the allies' economic security, such as restrictions on foreign-made goods. The measure is set out in a renewal of the existing letter of intent and MoU signed between the US and Japan in 2018.  This understanding covers various elements of telecoms and broadcasting policy, including broadband services, spectrum roadmaps, and co-operation in international forums.

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