Mozambique allocates 700 MHz, 2.6 GHz, 3.5 GHz bands for 5G
BRAZIL 07:11

Mozambique allocates 700 MHz, 2.6 GHz, 3.5 GHz bands for 5G

Mozambique's Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) publicly opened proposals for the administrative consignment of radio spectrum for 5G implementation. The three national operators—Tmcel, Vodacom Mozambique, and Movitel—submitted bids for frequencies in the 700 MHz, 2.6 GHz, and 3.5 GHz bands. These bands are crucial for balancing territorial coverage, network capacity, and service quality, which are foundational for 5G development, the regulatory agency said. The spectrum allocation comes with obliga

States obtain court injunction against Tegna, Nexstar Media merger
UNITED STATES 07:05

States obtain court injunction against Tegna, Nexstar Media merger

Eight state attorneys general in the US have obtained a court injunction blocking the merger of local broadcasters Tegna and Nexstar Media. The US District Court for the Eastern District of California granted the preliminary injunction, halting the merger while it hears the cases brought by the states against the FCC and Department of Justice's approvals for the merger. Nexstar said it will comply with the decision to keep Tegna separate during the case, but will appeal the injunction decision.

Iliad Italia airs AI-created ad for Giga Prime offer
ITALY 06:57

Iliad Italia airs AI-created ad for Giga Prime offer

Iliad Italia has launched a new campaign for its latest mobile offer that features a video advert created with the help of AI technology. The operator said the 15-second ad airing on the main TV stations and social media channels for the Iliad Giga Prime plan includes a visible disclaimer to declare that it has been generated by its creative department with AI tools, combined with a "strong human touch" in the direction and overall vision.

PTCL, Indus to launch Huawei Cloud services in Pakistan
PAKISTAN 06:42

PTCL, Indus to launch Huawei Cloud services in Pakistan

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has signed a partnership deal with Indus Cloud, to bring cloud services powered by Huawei Cloud on the local market. By combining PTCL's nationwide infrastructure and enterprise reach with Indus Cloud's platform capabilities, the partnership will deliver Huawei Cloud stack services to enterprise and government customers.

AST SpaceMobile loses latest BlueBird satellite after New Glenn rocket falls short
GLOBAL 06:40

AST SpaceMobile loses latest BlueBird satellite after New Glenn rocket falls short

AST SpaceMobile has lost its latest BlueBird satellite, after a launch with Blue Origin was unable to lift the satellite into high enough orbit. The BlueBird 7 launched on the New Glenn rocket 19 April from Florida. While the satellite separated from the launch vehicle and powered on, the altitude is too low to sustain operations with its on-board thruster technology and will thus be de-orbited. The cost of the satellite is expected to be recovered under the company's insurance policy, AST said. 

AirTrunk acquires Lumina to enter Indian data centre market
INDIA 06:40

AirTrunk acquires Lumina to enter Indian data centre market

Australia-based data centre operator AirTrunk has acquired Lumina CloudInfra, an India-based data centre developer, marking its entry into the Indian digital infrastructure market. The transaction provides AirTrunk with access to Lumina's development pipeline, customer relationships and operational capabilities.

SoftBank to launch 5G 'Natural AI Phone' with integrated AI assistant
JAPAN 05:30

SoftBank to launch 5G 'Natural AI Phone' with integrated AI assistant

SoftBank will launch the "Natural AI Phone", a 5G-enabled smartphone developed by US-based Brain Technologies, on 24 April, with pre-orders opening ahead of release. The operator will hold exclusive domestic sales rights for the device for at least one year from launch. The device incorporates a proprietary "Natural AI" system designed to support users by interpreting intent and generating suggestions based on accumulated user data. An associated "Understanding System" stores inputs, conversations and instr

NTT trials IOWN APN for real-time VR fan events
JAPAN 05:28

NTT trials IOWN APN for real-time VR fan events

NTT and NTT Docomo have conducted a joint trial using the operator's IOWN All-Photonics Network (APN) to deliver a real-time virtual reality (VR) fan meeting featuring VTubers, demonstrating low-latency connectivity and reduced event operating costs. The trial connected NTT Docomo's XR studio in Tokyo's Odaiba district with a remote venue in Musashino using IOWN APN. The setup enabled real-time interaction between performers and participants, including live call-and-response communication, while maintaining

Japanese operators selected for autonomous driving connectivity trials
JAPAN 05:24

Japanese operators selected for autonomous driving connectivity trials

Japanese operators including NTT Docomo Business, KDDI, NTT East, NTT West and SoftBank have been selected to participate in government-backed trials to validate communication systems for Level 4 autonomous driving. Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications has appointed 12 consortia to carry out the trials under its regional digital transformation programme, which aims to support deployment of advanced technologies and communications infrastructure to address demographic and economic challeng

NTT Data to develop 250 MW data centre campus in Chiba
JAPAN 05:00

NTT Data to develop 250 MW data centre campus in Chiba

NTT Data Group and its subsidiary NTT Global Data Centers have announced plans to develop a large-scale data centre campus in Japan's Chiba prefecture, targeting total capacity of approximately 250 MW. The project, located in the Inzai and Shiroi area, will form part of one of Japan's largest data centre clusters, where demand from hyperscale operators continues to grow. 

NextDC launches AUD 1.5 bln capital raise amid demand surge
AUSTRALIA 04:57

NextDC launches AUD 1.5 bln capital raise amid demand surge

Australian-based pan-Asian data centre developer and operator NextDC has announced a AUD 1.5 billion equity raising alongside expanded funding initiatives, following a sharp increase in contracted data centre capacity driven by customer demand. The company said it will undertake a fully underwritten pro-rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately AUD 1.5 billion, priced at AUD 12.70 per share. 

NEC launches shared cybersecurity model for regional financial institutions
JAPAN 04:51

NEC launches shared cybersecurity model for regional financial institutions

NEC has launched a new cybersecurity operating model aimed at regional financial institutions, introducing a shared framework designed to improve resilience and reduce operational burden through collective approaches. The "cybersecurity joint centre" model structures NEC's existing expertise in financial-sector security, aligned with regulatory guidelines, into a standardised offering covering implementation and ongoing operations. 

JAPAN 04:48

IIJ verifies data space technology for inter-operator data sharing

Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) has completed a verification of data space technology to assess the feasibility of secure data sharing between operators, focusing on applications for strengthening cyber resilience. The test examined whether facility and alert information held by telecom carriers and IT service providers could be exchanged securely and efficiently across organisational boundaries. The project forms part of broader initiatives in Japan aimed at enabling a "data-driven society" through cross-s

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:47

SK Broadband expands AI training to drive transformation

South Korea's SK Broadband (SKB) has outlined plans to scale AI capabilities across its workforce in 2026, positioning AI adoption as a core element of its organisational strategy. The operator has defined "working with AI" and "Dynamic SKB" as key cultural priorities for the year, with a focus on embedding AI into day-to-day operations and delivering measurable outcomes from earlier adoption efforts. Following the introduction of internal AI certification programmes and study groups in 2025, SKB said it wi

AUSTRALIA 04:45

Amazon expands renewable portfolio to support data centre growth

Amazon has signed nine new renewable energy agreements in Australia, adding 430 MW of capacity and bringing its total contracted renewable portfolio in the country to approximately 990 MW. The projects span New South Wales and Victoria and include a mix of wind, utility-scale solar, distributed solar and battery storage. Eight of the nine developments incorporate battery systems, which the company said would support grid reliability and enable more consistent use of intermittent renewable generation. 

JAPAN 04:43

NTT partners KnowBe4 to expand enterprise cybersecurity training

NTT Security Japan has signed a reseller agreement with US company KnowBe4 to deliver human-focused cybersecurity solutions to enterprise customers in Japan, with NTT Docomo Business participating as a secondary distributor. The partnership will combine KnowBe4's training and phishing simulation platform with NTT Security Japan's risk management capabilities and NTT Docomo Business's corporate customer base. The companies said the collaboration will focus on strengthening "human defence" measures, including

GLOBAL 04:41

Component shortages to limit general server growth - TrendForce

Market analyst TrendForce has revised its outlook for the global server market, forecasting shipment growth of around 13 percent year-on-year in 2026, citing component shortages and extended lead times affecting general-purpose systems. Suppliers are increasingly prioritising production capacity for higher-margin AI servers, leading to constraints in key components used in general servers. Lead times for items such as printed circuit boards and CPUs have stretched to close to one year, while delays for powe

JAPAN 04:40

NTT partners Shiroi City on digital infrastructure and development

Shiroi City in Chiba Prefecture has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with four NTT Group companies to support regional development initiatives centred on digital infrastructure, agriculture and urban planning. The agreement involves NTT Global Data Centers Japan, NTT East's Chiba division, NTT Urban Solutions and NTT Agri Technology. It follows plans by NTT Global Data Centers Japan to develop a data centre in the city, which is positioned as a catalyst for broader collaboration.

JAPAN 04:38

SoftBank, NTT Data and partners form xIPF consortium

SoftBank, NTT Data Group, NEC, Fujitsu and other industry and academic partners have established the xIPF Consortium to develop a distributed computing framework for AI and data collaboration across organisations. The consortium was formally launched on 10 April. The initiative centres on the xIPF (cross Integrated Platform), a distributed computing infrastructure designed to enable coordination of AI systems, large language models and data spaces across decentralised environments. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:36

Korea leads creation of AI advisory group at ISO standards meeting

South Korea has led discussions on AI in next-generation communications at the 49th ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 6 international standards meeting, held in Seoul from 13-17 April 2026. The National Radio Research Agency, under the ministry of science and ICT, said the meeting resulted in the establishment of a new advisory group on AI standardisation, including physical AI, which focuses on enabling machines and robots to perceive, decide and act in real-world environments.

GLOBAL 19 APR

The week in telecoms: SFR takover moves ahead, Amazon bags Globalstar and Netgear in favour in US

France's top operators appear to have sewn up a three-way takeover of struggling rival SFR, and Amazon has taken a big step in the satellite market with the acquisition of Globalstar. Netgear received an exemption to the US ban on foreign-produced routers, while Ericsson's Q1 results show the impact of the uncertainty over trade tariffs in the US and rising component costs. 

AZERBAIJAN 17 APR

Azerbaijan mobile servces market grows 6% in Q1

Azerbaijan mobile services revenues totaled AZN 303.4 million in the first quarter of this year, up by 6 percent year-on-year according to figures from the State Statistics Committee on Report.az. Growth strengthened from a 4.5 percent increase in FY25, when the market was worth AZN 1.291 billion.

POLAND 17 APR

Play sells Huawei Wi-Fi 7 mesh router

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has started offering the Huawei Wi-Fi Mesh X3 Pro Suite. The device supports the Wi-Fi 7 standard for speeds up to 3.6 Gbps with Mesh+ technology for covering up to 150 m2. Customers can buy the router for PLN 1,199 without a subscription contract or PLN 999 with an internet contract.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 17 APR

MTS deploys smart home infrastructure for property developer Etalon

Russian operator MTS has engineered a single digital environment for the 228,000-m2 residential complex Shagal of property developer Etalon. Engineering systems supporting digital services for residents and the property manager have been integrated into a single online system, supporting security, metering and other services - all accessible from mobile apps. The project will be scaled to all other development projects from Etalon across the country.

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