HKT to launch 3.2Tbps AI Data Centre Interconnect Superhighway service in Hong Kong
HONG KONG 06:22

HKT to launch 3.2Tbps AI Data Centre Interconnect Superhighway service in Hong Kong

HKT has announced plans to roll out its 3.2Tbps AI Data Centre Inter-connect (DCI) Superhighway service in Hong Kong. The deployment is designed to enable AI infrastructure providers and institutions to access computing resources across multiple data centres for AI workloads.

Singapore issues voluntary transparency guidelines for AI chatbots
SINGAPORE 05:46

Singapore issues voluntary transparency guidelines for AI chatbots

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has published voluntary transparency guidelines for organisations deploying consumer-facing generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, introducing a standardised "Chatbot Info Card" intended to disclose a chatbot's capabilities, limitations, safety measures, data practices and complaint channels. The guidance is designed to support greater transparency and informed use of AI services while allowing organisations flexibility in how they implement

Australian government outlines AI consumer safety priorities
AUSTRALIA 05:45

Australian government outlines AI consumer safety priorities

The Australian government has outlined a package of AI consumer safety measures that includes plans for a legislated Digital Duty of Care, further privacy reforms and new consumer protections, as part of its broader National AI Plan. The package spans several government departments and is intended to strengthen oversight of AI across consumer services, workplaces and the public sector. The department of communications will lead work on legislation requiring AI companies to incorporate safety by design and p

Australia consults on proposed changes to telecoms equipment regulation
AUSTRALIA 05:43

Australia consults on proposed changes to telecoms equipment regulation

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to telecommunications equipment regulations, including changes to customer equipment labelling requirements and two technical standards. The regulator is seeking feedback on extending record-keeping requirements for equipment compliance from two years to seven years, limiting grandfathering arrangements for mobile phones, and requiring compliance with the latest industry standard for emergency

Next Capital agrees to acquire Fujitsu's Australian data centre business
AUSTRALIA 05:41

Next Capital agrees to acquire Fujitsu's Australian data centre business

Australian private equity firm Next Capital has signed an agreement to acquire Fujitsu's Australian data centre business, with completion expected later this year, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals. The transaction covers five operational data centres in Australia, comprising facilities at Homebush and Greystanes in New South Wales, Noble Park in Victoria, Eight Mile Plains in Queensland and Malaga in Western Australia. It is understood that Fujitsu's North Ryde data centre in Sydney

LG Uplus adds combined e-book and digital subscription to Udoc platform
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:39

LG Uplus adds combined e-book and digital subscription to Udoc platform

LG Uplus has launched a bundled digital reading subscription on its Udoc subscription platform, combining Kyobo Book Centre's "sam" e-book subscription service with the Moazine digital magazine service. The operator said the offering is the first combined e-book and magazine subscription package launched by a South Korean mobile operator. It is designed to provide access to both services under a single subscription rather than requiring separate subscriptions.

Naver Cloud partners HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering on AI cloud platform
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:37

Naver Cloud partners HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering on AI cloud platform

South Korean internet giant Naver Cloud and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) have signed an agreement to jointly develop a cloud and AI environment tailored to the shipbuilding industry. The companies said they will build an AI and cloud platform optimised for HD KSOE's design and production operations, with the collaboration later expanding to include next-generation software-defined vessel (SDV) platforms and physical AI technologies.

KT launches SE Asia roaming promotion with Grab partnership
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:36

KT launches SE Asia roaming promotion with Grab partnership

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched a promotional roaming package for customers travelling to Taiwan and Southeast Asia during the summer holiday season, alongside a partnership with ride-hailing and delivery platform Grab. The promotion runs until 31 October and covers Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. KT's new Southeast Asia roaming package is priced at KRW25,000 and includes 3GB of data and 30 minutes of voice calls for seven days. After the data allowance has been used, cus

KDDI to co-manage consortium for location-based XR content distribution
JAPAN 05:34

KDDI to co-manage consortium for location-based XR content distribution

KDDI will jointly operate a new cross-industry consortium aimed at developing standards and distribution infrastructure for location-based entertainment (LBE) and extended reality (XR) content in Japan. The Location-Based Experiences Consortium (LBEC), which is scheduled to launch on 28 July, will be jointly managed by KDDI and Styly. The consortium brings together 24 organisations from the telecommunications, property, transport, media, retail, finance and XR sectors, including Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Mizuho

SK Group chair warns AI memory shortage could become geopolitical
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:33

SK Group chair warns AI memory shortage could become geopolitical

SK Group chairman and Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman Chey Tae-won has warned that the global shortage of AI memory chips is becoming severe enough for governments to intervene on behalf of domestic industries, according to Korea Herald, citing an industry briefing at the sidelines of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Jeju Forum. Chey said demand for AI memory is expected to significantly outpace supply through 2027 despite planned capacity expansions. 

Activeport signs GOIP to Global Edge platform under three-year agreement
AUSTRALIA 05:31

Activeport signs GOIP to Global Edge platform under three-year agreement

Australian vendor Activeport has signed international carrier GOIP Globalnet to its Global Edge platform, under a three-year agreement that will allow GOIP to purchase Direct Internet Access (DIA) and Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) services across Australia. GOIP will use the platform to automate the purchasing, provisioning, billing and management of network services for its enterprise customers in Australia. The company said it intends to expand Global Edge beyond Australia, enabling GOIP to automate addi

NTT West satellite and AI leak detection project recognised by Japan's Digital Agency
JAPAN 05:29

NTT West satellite and AI leak detection project recognised by Japan's Digital Agency

NTT West said a water leak detection project in Wakayama City using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence has been recognised by Japan's Digital Agency as an example of the use of new digital technologies in the public sector. The project was carried out by NTT West in partnership with Wakayama City, Toa Grout Industry and Higashi Nihon Leak Detection. It combined satellite-based leak detection technology developed by AstERRA with AI and digital field inspection tools to identify leaks across the ci

AUSTRALIA 05:27

Victoria proposes new powers over social media and AI platforms

The Victorian state government in Australia has announced plans to introduce legislation that would make it easier for families to bring negligence claims against social media and artificial intelligence companies over psychiatric harm suffered by children, while also giving the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) new powers to require platforms to identify anonymous users accused of online vilification. Under the proposed reforms, the government will remove the current legal threshold requir

GLOBAL 05:25

Nozomi Networks joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing

Nozomi Networks has joined Anthropic's Project Glasswing initiative, which focuses on using AI to identify software vulnerabilities in operational technology (OT), Internet of Things (IoT) and cyber-physical systems (CPS). Project Glasswing brings together critical infrastructure operators and software providers to apply AI models to defensive vulnerability discovery, with the aim of identifying and mitigating security weaknesses before they can be exploited.

PAKISTAN 04:56

Zong deploys 5G-ready Indoor Building Solution at Islamabad airport

Zong has deployed a 5G-ready Indoor Building Solution (IBS) and a dedicated Customer Facilitation Desk at Islamabad International Airport. The project was rolled out in partnership with the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The project is designed to eliminate cellular signal dead zones caused by the airport's heavy concrete and glass structure.

GLOBAL 19 JUL

The week in telecom: OnePlus exits tough smartphone market and Apple takes on OpenAI

Google, OnePlus and much of the rest of the smartphone market are this week's losers, while Apple keeps coming out on top. The EU told Google to hand over Android and search data to rivals, while Oppo is giving up on the OnePlus brand. Apple's sales keep growing though, and the company is confident enough to sue OpenAI for allegedly stealing its trade secrets. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 17 JUL

MTS to cooperate with property developer Tekta Group

Russian operator MTS has started a strategic partnership with the property developer Tekta Group to develop digital solutions for residential complexes and business centres run by Tekta Group in Moscow. All solutions will be integrated into a single digital system that will combine security systems, utility infrastructure management, resource accounting, and digital services for residents, tenants, and management companies.

GLOBAL 17 JUL

1Global doubles revenues in 2025 to USD 200 million

Mobile communications provider 1Global doubled its revenues in 2025 to USD 200 million, while improving its operating result from a USD 1.2 million loss to a USD 11.2 million profit, according to the annual report for 2025 deposited by 1Global Holdings at the Dutch trade registry. The accounts show EBITDA growth of more than 130 percent to USD 26 million, while the net profit improved from USD 723,000 in 2024 to USD 8.9 million in 2025.

EUROPE 17 JUL

E& completes Vodafone stake sale for nearly USD 6 bln in cash

UAE-based telecom group E& has completed the transfer of its entire stake in Vodafone Group, following a binding agreement signed earlier this month with the Niel family group's acquisition vehicle, Vega. The group transferred nearly 3.95 billion ordinary shares to a consortium of banks including BNPP Financial Markets, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, and Societe Generale, which will hold on to the shares until Vega acquires all regulatory clearances. Vodafone said it expects that to happen b

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 17 JUL

Rostelecom completes repairs on Petropavlovsk-Anadyr subsea backbone

Russian national operator Rostelecom said that it has completed repair work on its seabed backbone line connecting the city of Petropavlovsk in the Kamchyatka region and the town of Anadyr in the Chukotka region. A 800-metre segment of the cable line has been replaced in a section located 455m deep, at 434 km from Anadyr. Works lasted for three days and were completed the evening of 16 July. A specialised maritime vessel was used, and staff of the company Bulat, a subsidiary of Rostelecom carried out the wo

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 17 JUL

Telemach BH invests EUR 90 million in network

United Group's unit in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Telemach BH, has injected EUR 90 million into network infrastructure, advanced technologies, and customer equipment over the past six years, the company announced. This investment has accelerated access to high-speed connectivity and a range of digital services. In a statement, Telemach said it operates one of the country's most sophisticated connectivity networks, extending 4,915 kilometres. Over 90 percent of its internet customers utilize speeds exceeding 10

POLAND 17 JUL

Netia to add new Canal Plus Ultra channel

Polish operator Netia announced plans to expand the lineup of sport channels from Canal Plus in its pay-TV offer starting from 17 August. The new Canal Plus Ultra channel and package will include coverage of Spain's LaLiga football league for the first time. More details on the new offering will be announced in August. 

LATVIA 17 JUL

LMT Group revenues up 11% in H1

Revenues of Latvia's LMT Group rose 11 percent year-on-year to EUR 169.3 million in the first half of 2026, while the group's EBITDA increased by 2.5 percent to EUR 47.4 million. The subscriber base grew by 30,000 to 1.554 million at the end of June.

BRAZIL 17 JUL

TIM Brasil refreshes convergent offer with Ultracombo

TIM Brasil has rolled out Ultracombo, a new commercial offering that bundles mobile plans, fixed broadband, and streaming services into a single package. Ultracombo integrates TIM Black and TIM Black Family mobile plans with TIM Ultrafibra for home broadband where TIM's fibre network is available. Fixed broadband speeds range from 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps, paired with mobile data allowances between 65 GB and 200 GB, depending on the chosen plan. Select tiers of the offering include subscriptions to popular stream

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19 JUL 23:41

The week in telecom: OnePlus exits tough smartphone market and Apple takes on OpenAI

12 JUL 23:30

The week in telecom: European telcos take shape as Xavier Niel buys more of Vodafone, Telenor expands in Sweden

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