IOH extends Vikram Sinha's tenure as CEO for another 5-year term
INDONESIA 07:38

IOH extends Vikram Sinha's tenure as CEO for another 5-year term

Indonesian operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has officially extended Vikram Sinha's tenure as president director and CEO for an additional five-year term. The company's board of commissioners voted to approve the extension on 6 July, confirming that the decision will be formalized at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM).

Peru telecom revenues up 2.3% in Q1, led by Starlink
PERU 07:32

Peru telecom revenues up 2.3% in Q1, led by Starlink

Peru's leading telecom operators reported total revenues of PEN 5.13 billion in the first three months of 2026, up 2.3 percent from a year earlier, according to the latest figures from regulator Osiptel. The watchdog said the increase was in part due to a 12.4 percent rise in the number of mobile lines to 20.6 million at the end of March as well as the growth in fibre lines to 82 percent of the fixed line total of 4.1 million.

Vodafone expands Voxi social tariff distribution
UNITED KINGDOM 07:30

Vodafone expands Voxi social tariff distribution

Vodafone is expanding its social mobile tariff 'Voxi For Now' beyond online sales, making it available via local councils and outreach programmes. The plan offers unlimited calls and data for GBP 10 per month with no minimum contract and is designed to make affordable connectivity available to people receiving government support. 

Claro Colombia invests over USD 3 mln in Pasto 5G and fibre expansion
COLOMBIA 07:21

Claro Colombia invests over USD 3 mln in Pasto 5G and fibre expansion

Claro Colombia (America Movil) announced plans to invest USD 3.2 million to expand and upgrade its technological infrastructure in the western department of Pasto. The initiative will further expand the region's fibre-optic network and bring 5G to the department's capital while improving the existing 4G and 5G FWA infrastructure.

Airtel Africa secures USD 150 mln loan from IFC
AFRICA 07:19

Airtel Africa secures USD 150 mln loan from IFC

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced another USD 150 million in long-term financing to Airtel Africa to expand digital infrastructure, connecting more people to quality mobile services in Africa. The loan from the IFC to two of Airtel Africa's subsidiaries will fund the expansion and upgrade of its mobile networks over the coming years.

CPG completes sale of 10% stake in True, remains major shareholder
THAILAND 07:18

CPG completes sale of 10% stake in True, remains major shareholder

Thai operator True has announced the completion of a share divestment by its major shareholder, Charoen Pokphand Group (CPG), and its group companies. Following previous sales of a 4.7 percent stake in February, and a 2.706 percent stake in June, CPG sold the remaining 2.585 percent of the targeted 10 percent stake to UBS AG London Branch on 6 July.

Broadcom extends Apple supply deal to 2031
GLOBAL 07:13

Broadcom extends Apple supply deal to 2031

Broadcom announced it has extended a long-standing supply deal with Apple through 2031. In a SEC filing, the chipmaker said the new multi-year long-term agreements are for Broadcom to develop and supply a range of custom ASIC silicon products for use in multiple generations of Apple products. Further details of the contract were not disclosed.

M1 adds China to Maxx SIM-only plan's local data allowance
SINGAPORE 07:08

M1 adds China to Maxx SIM-only plan's local data allowance

Singapore operator M1 has upgraded its flagship Maxx SIM-only plan by increasing the monthly data allowance to 600 GB and becoming what it says is the first Singapore operator to include China within a local data allocation, targeting growing demand from travellers without increasing the monthly price. Available from 7 July to 3 August, the SGD 12 per month plan now includes 600 GB of local data, up from 500 GB, which can be used across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, China, India and B

India's Sarv migrates critical workloads to Akamai Cloud
INDIA 06:55

India's Sarv migrates critical workloads to Akamai Cloud

Sarv, an Indian provider of CPaaS and UCaaS services, has migrated its critical workloads to Akamai Cloud. Managed by CloudMinister Technologies, the new environment hosts several of Sarv's enterprise and public service platforms, resulting in AI operating costs that are five to ten times lower, Akamai said.

TIM offering 120GB of 5G data for under EUR 3/mth
ITALY 06:50

TIM offering 120GB of 5G data for under EUR 3/mth

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched a summer offer that allows existing mobile customers to add an option with 120GB of 5G data for under EUR 3 a month, reports Mondo Mobile Web. The 'TIM xTe 120 Giga Week' option is being offered to selected customers, enabling them to access a 120GB bundle of data at the fastest possible 5G speeds valid for seven days for an additional EUR 2.99 with no activation fee.

LG Uplus partners KISA to strengthen AI-powered voice spam detection
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:04

LG Uplus partners KISA to strengthen AI-powered voice spam detection

LG Uplus has signed a partnership with the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) to strengthen voice spam detection by combining the operator's AI-powered call screening technology with the national agency's spam reporting and blocking system. Under the agreement, KISA will integrate spam telephone numbers identified by LG Uplus's AI calling service, ixi-O, into its national spam blocking platform, enabling faster identification and blocking of voice spam across networks.

Papua New Guinea moves to criminalise AI deepfakes and digital impersonation
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 06:02

Papua New Guinea moves to criminalise AI deepfakes and digital impersonation

Papua New Guinea's ICT Ministry is drafting legislation to criminalise the malicious use of AI, including deepfakes, voice cloning and digital impersonation, as the government updates its cybercrime laws to address emerging AI-related threats. Acting ICT minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr said the proposed legal framework would protect Papua New Guineans from the non-consensual use of their image, voice and identity, responding to growing concerns over AI-generated scams, identity theft, reputational damage and o

FIJI 06:00

Telecom Fiji partners Toppan Ecquaria to drive AI-led digital transformation

Telecom Fiji has signed a strategic alliance with Singapore-based digital transformation specialist Toppan Ecquaria to combine the operator's national telecommunications infrastructure with AI, digital government and smart nation technologies. The companies will jointly develop AI-enabled platforms, automation tools and digital services for government agencies, businesses and institutions across Fiji. The partnership is also aimed at strengthening local technology capabilities through training and knowledge

AUSTRALIA 05:57

TPG Telecom signs wholesale MVNO deal with Spacetalk

Australian operator TPG Telecom has signed a strategic wholesale mobile agreement with Spacetalk that will see the family safety provider migrate its MVNO customers onto TPG's network, strengthening TPG's wholesale business while supporting Spacetalk's push into recurring mobile services. Under the agreement, the company will migrate its mobile customer base to TPG Telecom's wholesale network from FY27 in a phased transition designed to minimise disruption. 

JAPAN 05:56

NTT units launch AI-based cyber risk management service

NTT Data and NTT Docomo Business will launch a cyber risk management service using frontier AI on 31 July to help organisations identify, prioritise and remediate security vulnerabilities. The companies said the new service combines AI-based analysis with cybersecurity expertise to support customers from threat and vulnerability detection through to impact assessment, remediation planning, implementation and ongoing operations.

JAPAN 05:54

NTT partners MC Digital Realty to expand AI infrastructure in Osaka

NTT SmartConnect and MC Digital Realty have agreed to collaborate on expanding connectivity for AI infrastructure in the Osaka region by linking their data centre facilities. The companies said the partnership is intended to address growing demand for AI infrastructure by combining high-power, high-density data centre capacity with enhanced interconnection capabilities. The agreement will connect NTT SmartConnect's urban data centres in the Dojima and Sonezaki districts with MC Digital Realty's KIX campus t

AUSTRALIA 05:52

Swoop CEO Alex West to step down as strategic refocus continues

Australian operator Swoop has announced that group chief executive officer Alex West will step down on 31 July, as the operator continues to reshape the business around its consumer broadband and mobile operations. The operator has appointed Tony Grist, interim executive director and chairman, and Jonathan Pearce, interim executive director, to lead the business while the board searches for a permanent chief executive. Existing chairman Paul Reid, non-executive director, will remain on the board in a non-ex

GLOBAL 05:51

Samsung forecasts record Q2 earnings on AI semiconductor demand

Samsung Electronics has forecast record second-quarter revenue and operating profit, driven by continued demand for AI-related semiconductors. The company said operating profit for the April to June quarter is expected to reach KRW 89.4 trillion (USD 58.4 billion), compared with KRW 4.7 trillion a year earlier, while revenue is forecast to increase 129.3 percent year on year to KRW 171 trillion.

JAPAN 05:46

J:Com confirms 2.6 million email addresses affected by KDDI breach

Japanese cable operator J:Com has provided an update on the cyber attack affecting the KDDI-developed email platform it uses for its consumer and wholesale email services, confirming that email addresses belonging to more than 2.59 million customers were compromised. The operator said the unauthorised access was linked to the same incident disclosed by KDDI on 23 June and resulted from attackers exploiting a vulnerability in third-party software used within KDDI's ISP email platform. 

JAPAN 05:44

KDDI confirms 12.2 million email addresses compromised in breach

KDDI has provided an update on its investigation into the cyber attack on an email platform it provides to internet service providers (ISPs), confirming that more than 12.2 million email addresses and more than 7.6 million passwords were compromised. The operator said it detected the unauthorised access on 17 June 2026 after attackers exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in third-party software used within the ISP email platform. 

AUSTRALIA 05:42

Superloop launches PriceLock option for eligible broadband customers

Australian operator Superloop has launched PriceLock, a new optional feature that allows eligible existing broadband customers to lock in the standard list price of their broadband plan and their current speed tier for two years. The feature is available for a one-off upfront fee of AUD 25 and applies to eligible customers on standard ongoing broadband plans. Customers remain on a month-to-month service with no lock-in contract and can cancel at any time.

UNITED STATES 05:41

AT&T to offer Everbridge critical event management platform

AT&T has announced that it will offer enterprise and public sector customers the Everbridge 360 critical event management platform combined with AT&T wireless connectivity. The offering is designed to help organisations communicate during emergencies and operational disruptions by combining Everbridge's critical event management software with AT&T's wireless network. The solution supports multi-channel notifications, incident coordination and business continuity.

UNITED KINGDOM 05:39

UK govt launches Cyber Resilience Pledge backed by Vodafone and Microsoft

More than 60 organisations, including Vodafone Group and VodafoneThree, have signed a new voluntary Cyber Resilience Pledge launched by the UK government to encourage stronger cyber security practices across the economy. The initiative forms part of the government's National Cyber Action Plan and is aimed primarily at medium and large organisations, although it is open to businesses of all sizes.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:37

Naver partners KAI on sovereign AI models for defence applications

South Korean internet giant Naver, Naver Cloud and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed a strategic agreement to jointly develop AI models for defence applications based on domestic technology. The companies said they will collaborate on the development of a defence-specific foundation AI model, combining Naver's AI capabilities with KAI's aerospace and defence systems expertise. The agreement also covers the development of physical AI technologies for future combat systems and cooperation from rese

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