Telefonica launches AI-powered network observability service
SPAIN 07:17

Telefonica launches AI-powered network observability service

Telefonica has launched an observability service with embedded artificial intelligence to give businesses real-time visibility into network performance and its impact on operations. The service is above all designed to help customers anticipate incidents, improve decision-making and move from reactive to proactive management.

Aduna partners Modica on SIM swap and number verification services
AUSTRALIA 06:59

Aduna partners Modica on SIM swap and number verification services

Aduna and Australian and New Zealand-based CPaaS provider Modica Group have agreed to collaborate on fraud prevention and identity verification services using standardised network APIs. The partnership will initially explore SIM Swap detection and Number Verification services in markets including Asia Pacific and Latin America. Modica will integrate Aduna's network API capabilities into its existing portfolio of identity verification, authentication and customer engagement services.

Colt to use Onivia dark fibre to expand Spain network
SPAIN 06:56

Colt to use Onivia dark fibre to expand Spain network

Colt Technology Services has signed an agreement with wholesale operator Onivia to access the latter's dark fibre services across Spain. The deal grants Colt use of Onivia's access dark fibre in around 900 municipalities, mostly provincial capitals and mid-sized towns, to reinforce and extend its infrastructure.

Cisco and Cybastion to support women's digital business hubs in Liberia
LIBERIA 06:54

Cisco and Cybastion to support women's digital business hubs in Liberia

Liberia, through the ministry of information, announced a partnership with Cybastion and Cisco to establish Women's Business Technology Hubs nationwide. The initiative aims to empower women by combining digital skills training with accessible childcare services. Information minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah disclosed that the agreement was finalized during side events at the UN General Assembly. The project will be implemented in collaboration with Liberia's ministry of gender, children, and social protectio

GCF and MSSA agree framework for NTN device certification
GLOBAL 06:54

GCF and MSSA agree framework for NTN device certification

The Global Certification Forum (GCF) and Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) have signed an MoU to develop certification and interoperability frameworks for 3GPP-based non-terrestrial network (NTN) technologies. The collaboration will cover direct-to-device (D2D), NTN 5G NR and NTN NB-IoT services, with the organisations working on certification requirements and testing frameworks for devices and services connecting to satellite networks.

Digitex acquires 90% stake in InfoStrategy
LATVIA 06:53

Digitex acquires 90% stake in InfoStrategy

Latvian IT group Datlex continues to expand its portfolio in business intelligence and data analytics, reports Db.lv. Its subsidiary Digitex, a software development company, is acquiring a 90 percent stake in the company InfoStrategy. The current co-owner of InfoStrategy retains a 10 percent stake and will continue working at the company.

Tet appoints new CEO at subsidiary Helio Media
LATVIA 06:50

Tet appoints new CEO at subsidiary Helio Media

Latvian operator Tet has appointed Laima Ziedina-Mikaljuna the executive director of its subsidiary Helio Media, effective 23 September. Ziedina-Mikaljuna has over 20 years of experience in the media, advertising, and commercial sectors, including leadership roles at MTG/TV3 Group, Omnicom Media Group, BDA, and Delfi Group. Ziediņa-Mikaljuna has replaced Kaspars Ozolins in her new position.

Singtel expands ReelShort across four Southeast Asian markets
ASIA 06:38

Singtel expands ReelShort across four Southeast Asian markets

Vertical micro-drama platform ReelShort has expanded its distribution to four Southeast Asian markets through partnerships with Singtel in Singapore, Telkomsel in Indonesia, Globe in the Philippines and AIS in Thailand. The latest launches, on Singtel CAST in Singapore and Telkomsel in Indonesia, follow partnerships with AIS in Thailand in April and Globe in the Philippines in June. ReelShort said the four markets collectively account for close to 70 percent of Southeast Asia's population.

Ericsson outlines four scenarios for Japan's connected AI future
JAPAN 06:32

Ericsson outlines four scenarios for Japan's connected AI future

Ericsson has outlined four scenarios for how AI and connectivity could shape Japanese society by 2035, covering manufacturing, infrastructure and energy, mobility, and regional sustainability. The scenarios were developed through an initiative involving Ericsson Japan, the University of Tokyo, companies and local governments. Ericsson said they are not intended as predictions, but as a basis for discussion about the potential role of connectivity and AI.

Uzbekistan, Eutelsat OneWeb ink MoU to boost satellite connectivity
UZBEKISTAN 06:27

Uzbekistan, Eutelsat OneWeb ink MoU to boost satellite connectivity

Uzbekistan and Eutelsat OneWeb have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand satellite connectivity and strengthen the country's digital infrastructure, according to statement by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan, following a meeting between minister Sherzod Shermatov and Eutelsat OneWeb management during ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026. According to the ministry, in the course of the meeting, the sides discussed the use of GEO and OneWeb LEO satellite technologies to expand high-speed inter

Kazakhtelecom expands fibre infrastructure in Aktobe, Astana
KAZAKHSTAN 06:26

Kazakhtelecom expands fibre infrastructure in Aktobe, Astana

Kazakhstan national operator Kazakhtelecom has connected to its fixed broadband services 12 apartment buildings in the city of Aktobe. Around 1,000 households have become able to use services from the operator over the GPON network. The operator plans to connect 25 additional apartment buildings to its broadband network in the city by the end of this year.

T-Mobile US increases dividend 15%
UNITED STATES 06:25

T-Mobile US increases dividend 15%

T-Mobile US's board has approved a 15 percent increase in the operator's quarterly dividend, to USD 1.17 per share. That follows a similar increase of 16 percent a year ago. The company is also actively buying back shares, amid a slump in its share price since March.

GERMANY 06:04

Deutsche Telekom tests autonomous vehicles at Audi plant

Deutsche Telekom has partnered with Finnish software specialist Unikie to​ test autonomous vehicles at the Audi plant in Ingolstadt. The companies tested the autonomous vehicles driving onto railway wagons, combining​ the automation solution developed Unikie with Telekom's connectivity and digital infrastructure. Telekom provided the digital infrastructure connecting vehicles with the control systems, 5G mobile connectivity, SIM cards installed in the vehicles, and edge cloud infrastructure for fast data av

GERMANY 06:03

Former Drillisch CFO to take over same position at United Internet

The former CFO of German mobile service provider Drillisch, Andre Driesen, will become Chief Financial Officer of United Internet, effective 01 November. Driesen succeeds Carsten Theurer, who decided to step down from his position at the end of the year, when his contract will expire. Driesen served as CFO of Drillisch and after of 1&1 Drillisch, supporting major strategic transactions and the merger of Drillisch and 1&1. Therefore, he is familiar with the United Internet group, its structures, and its key

AUSTRALIA 05:42

ACCC reports continued shift to fibre as NBN Co performance improves

Australian government-owned broadband access provider NBN Co is continuing its shift towards fibre, with FTTP accounting for half of all new standard connections in the June quarter as connection performance improved across most access technologies, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Around 845,000 new standard connections were reported during the quarter, taking the total over the previous 12 months to 2.67 million. FTTP accounted for 50 percent of standard connections

JAPAN 05:40

Japan proposes tighter ID checks for telephone forwarding services

Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) is proposing tighter identity-verification requirements for telephone forwarding services, following changes to the country's rules on preventing the transfer of criminal proceeds. The proposed amendment to Japan's telecommunications numbering plan would change the methods that telephone forwarding service providers can use to verify customers. The changes are intended to align the telecommunications rules with amendments to the Act on Prevention

INDONESIA 05:40

Telkom, China Unicom strike 5G, connectivity services deal in Indonesia

Telkom Group and China Unicom have agreed to jointly explore cooperation in digital infrastructure, connectivity and technology services for the Indonesian market. The agreement involves Telkom Indonesia and its subsidiaries Telkomsel, InfraNexia and Mitratel, alongside China Unicom's Indonesia operations. The parties will focus initially on two areas, including 5G services and use cases; and connectivity.

JAPAN 05:38

NTT Docomo and Ishikawa launch remote smartphone support trial in Noto

NTT Docomo, NTT Docomo Business and Ishikawa Prefecture are launching a trial of online smartphone support services in the Noto region, providing residents with remote assistance from operators at six local government and public facilities. The trial will run from 28 September to 24 December, with free consultations available on weekdays. Residents will be able to use terminals installed at facilities in Nanao, Wajima, Suzu, Shika and Noto to receive assistance with smartphone operation from remote operator

JAPAN 05:35

SoftBank expands Meta AI glasses offering in Japan

SoftBank has expanded its range of Meta AI glasses in Japan with the launch of Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3), while adding new Meta Glasses models including a limited-edition collection designed with LISA. The operator began selling Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) on 25 September through its online shop and selected SoftBank stores, shortly after the global launch. The operator said it is currently the only Japanese mobile network operator (MNO) offering both Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) and Meta Glasses.

JAPAN 05:34

Rakuten Mobile surpasses 11 million subscriber lines

Rakuten Mobile said its subscriber base exceeded 11 million lines on 24 September 2026, including MNO, MVNO and MVNE contracts and business continuity plan lines. Excluding BCP lines, MVNOs and MVNEs, its MNO subscriber base stood at 10.18 million lines. The operator attributed its growth to the expansion of services and discounts, including its Rakuten Saikyo Plan and Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT, introduced in October 2025. It said the number of contracts using its Saikyo Kazokuwari family discount had increased

JAPAN 05:32

KDDI offers 500 GB data and Pixel discount in anniversary campaign

KDDI, Okinawa Cellular Telephone and KDDI Digital Life are running a campaign from 25 September to 21 October to mark the founding of Google and the fifth anniversary of povo2.0. New povo2.0 customers who register using the campaign code "THANKS5TH" and activate their SIM during the campaign period will receive a 500GB data allowance valid for three days. The offer is available to customers switching from other mobile operators, including au, UQ mobile and povo1.0, as well as customers transferring their nu

JAPAN 05:31

Fujitsu launches cybersecurity service combining threat intelligence and hunting

Fujitsu is launching a security service on 25 September combining dark web monitoring, attack surface management and threat hunting to help enterprises identify potential cyber risks and develop countermeasures. The service will use threat intelligence from KELA, under an MSSP and reseller agreement, to monitor leaked credentials and attack indicators from underground forums and attacker communities, as well as identify internet-exposed customer assets and assess their vulnerabilities and exploitability.

JAPAN 05:29

KDDI begins autonomous drone inspection trial at power plant

Chugoku Electric Power, Chuden Kogyo and KDDI Smart Drone have begun a trial using autonomous drones to inspect fuel oil tanks at Chugoku Electric Power's Tamashima Power Station in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The trial uses a Skydio X10 drone to autonomously fly pre-programmed inspection routes around six fuel oil tanks, with diameters of 40.6 to 46.4 metres and heights of 16.5 to 25 metres. The drone automatically captures images of the tanks and associated equipment, which are then reviewed rem

JAPAN 05:27

Wowow and NTT Docomo to launch joint Lemino business

Japanese broadcaster Wowow and NTT Docomo are establishing a joint company to operate and expand the Lemino streaming service, combining Wowow's content production and acquisition capabilities with NTT Docomo's customer base and distribution assets. Wowow Lemino is scheduled to begin operations on 1 October, following the capital and business alliance announced by the two companies in June. The new company will be based in Tokyo and is expected to be led by president Satoshi Suzuki and executive vice-presid

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