AT&T, Ericsson trial 5G ISAC kit in drone detection use case
UNITED STATES 08:07

AT&T, Ericsson trial 5G ISAC kit in drone detection use case

AT&T has trialled a drone-detection sensing system powered by 5G cellular infrastructure in partnership with Ericsson. The demonstration paves the way for 5G cellular sites to utilise integrated sensing and communications (ISAC). AT&T said the pilot was able to identify, locate and track multiple drones successfully, leveraging existing cellular towers equipped with Ericsson's massive MIMO radios.

India suspends WhatsApp username feature launch amid fraud, impersonation concerns
INDIA 08:00

India suspends WhatsApp username feature launch amid fraud, impersonation concerns

The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has suspended the launch of Meta's new WhatsApp username feature amid concerns over online fraud, identity theft, and impersonation. The government warns that allowing anonymous, non-mobile number communication increases risks for digital scams and criminal activity, prompting a review of the feature which WhatsApp defends as a privacy upgrade with built-in protection mechanisms.

Tigo and Personal bid for spectrum in latest Paraguay 5G tender
PARAGUAY 07:59

Tigo and Personal bid for spectrum in latest Paraguay 5G tender

Paraguyan operators Tigo (Millicom) and Personal (Telecom Argentina) have submitted bids to acquire 5G-compatible spectrum in the second tender run by the country's communications regulator Conatel. The watchdog said it plans to grant licences for the provision of mobile, cellular and internet access and data transmission services in the 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz frequency bands.

EBRD approves EUR 270 mln loan to expand Yas infrastructure with focus on Senegal and Kenya
AFRICA 07:58

EBRD approves EUR 270 mln loan to expand Yas infrastructure with focus on Senegal and Kenya

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a senior loan of up to EUR 270 million to Yas, the pan-African telecommunications company owned by Axian Telecom, to support the expansion of digital infrastructure and improve connectivity across Africa. The investment marks the EBRD's first project in Senegal and the package combines long-term financing, local-currency support and the mobilisation of institutional private capital.

Lebanese government plans to deploy fibre-optic internet in Saida
LEBANON 07:47

Lebanese government plans to deploy fibre-optic internet in Saida

Lebanon's ministry of telecommunications has announced plans to deploy a high-speed fibre-optic network in the southern city of Saida, LorientToday reported. Minister Charles Hajj announced the initiative during a visit to the city, outlining plans to expand fibre connectivity to homes, local businesses and public institutions. The network will drastically improve service quality while establishing the digital foundation required for cloud services, digital enterprises and future smart city applications.

Airtel Zambia appoints new finance director
ZAMBIA 07:38

Airtel Zambia appoints new finance director

Airtel Zambia has announced the appointment of Rakesh Kumar Agarwal as its new finance director. Based in Lusaka, Agarwal joins the executive committee to oversee financial operations, bringing over 27 years of experience in telecoms, healthcare, manufacturing and digital commerce. This role marks a return to Airtel; he previously spent more than twelve years with Bharti Airtel, rising from assistant manager to vice president.

Telefonica to air Primera Federacion games on Movistar Plus
SPAIN 07:31

Telefonica to air Primera Federacion games on Movistar Plus

Telefonica has reached an agreement to continue airing Spain's Primera Federacion competition during the 2026/27 season. Under the deal, the operator will broadcast the 10 most important live games from each matchday of the regular season on its Movistar Plus platform, together with the promotion play-offs. The Primera Federacion is Spain's third tier of professional football and features a mix of established clubs, reserve teams and emerging sides competing for promotion.

Sonatel adds 16 antennas to Gandoul teleport
SENEGAL 07:30

Sonatel adds 16 antennas to Gandoul teleport

Senegalese operator Sonatel has announced the deployment of sixteen new satellite antennas, Ecofin reported. They are part of a Eutelsat OneWeb gateway installed at the five-hectare Gandoul teleport, which bridges the OneWeb low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation with terrestrial networks. The upgrade will enable high-speed internet delivery across Senegal, the broader sub-region, and beyond.

Schneider confirmed as BlueSky CEO
GLOBAL 07:26

Schneider confirmed as BlueSky CEO

Toni Schneider has been confirmed as CEO of BlueSky, four months after taking on the role on an interim basis. In a statement on the web, he said BlueSky had added another 2 million members since he joined in March.

Viasat launches Australian Space for Good student challenge
AUSTRALIA 07:21

Viasat launches Australian Space for Good student challenge

Viasat has launched the Space for Good Australia Challenge for the first time, expanding its global STEM programme to Australia as the satellite communications provider seeks to encourage university and TAFE students to develop space-based solutions to real-world challenges. The national competition invites students to propose projects addressing issues such as orbital debris mitigation and the use of satellite connectivity for environmental and social outcomes. Entries will progress through written submiss

Schwarz Digits announces co-CEO's departure
GERMANY 07:20

Schwarz Digits announces co-CEO's departure

Schwarz Digits, the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group, has announced the departure of co-CEO Rolf Schumann from the company, leaving Christian Mueller as the sole CEO now. Mueller takes over full responsibility for the company during a phase of transformation.

Kena gifts 5G access to selected subs
ITALY 07:19

Kena gifts 5G access to selected subs

Telecom Italia's low-cost brand Kena has launched a new summer-themed promotion that allows existing customers on 4G plans to access 5G speeds for free, reports Mondo Mobile Web, citing SMS sent to former clients. Under the promo, the customers can access 5G at no additional cost until the end of August, and for EUR 0.99 a month thereafter.

UNITED KINGDOM 07:16

EE expands EE One with weekly customer rewards programme

EE has launched EE One Up, a new weekly rewards programme for customers who subscribe to both EE mobile and broadband services, as the UK operator expands its bundled household offering with additional loyalty incentives. Available through the EE app, EE One Up provides eligible customers with a new set of offers every Friday across three categories: event ticket giveaways, discounts on technology products and retail promotions. 

GLOBAL 07:01

Apple files lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company stole trade secrets from Apple. Filed in federal court in Northern California, the suit targets OpenAI and its foundation, as well as Tang Tan, the chief hardware officer at OpenAI since mid-2025 who worked 25 years years at Apple, lastly on iPhone and Apple Watch design. Also named is Chang Lui, who spent eight years as an engineer at Apple before joining OpenAI early this year. Apple said its own investigation found they assisted in sharing co

PAKISTAN 06:58

JazzWorld, Population Council Pakistan to boost digital inclusion for women, youth

Pakistani operator JazzWorld and the Population Council Pakistan have signed a 2-year agreement to use digital platforms and data to provide information and access to digital services for women and young people. This collaboration combines JazzWorld's digital reach with the Population Council's research expertise to create programmes focused on digital inclusion, female and youth empowerment, reproductive and maternal health information, and data-driven policymaking.

ITALY 06:52

Fastweb+Vodafone adds free health insurance to premium mobile plan

Italian operator Fastweb+Vodafone has improved the contents of its premium Mobile Ultra plan to include free home assistance policy from insurance partner Quixa. Under the offer, customers of both Fastweb or Vodafone Italia who sign up to Mobile Ultra will receive the free Quixa Health Assistance policy for the whole family normally costing EUR 8.90 a month and including 24 hours a day telemedicine with specialist doctors, emergency medical care, professional home assistance and the AXA health card.

PHILIPPINES 06:41

Globe expands Broadband Microshops across 11 provinces in South Luzon and Visayas

Globe Telecom, through its broadband brand Globe At Home, has expanded its Broadband Microshop network across 11 provinces in South Luzon and the Visayas. This network expansion is specifically designed to bring high-speed fibre services and customer support directly into underserved, fast-growing residential communities. Globe's Broadband Microshops are noe available in Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Sorsogon, Cebu, Leyte, Eastern Samar, Iloilo, Antique, and Aklan.

AUSTRALIA 06:32

Australia launches consultation on regional roads mobile coverage grants

The Australian government has released draft grant opportunity guidelines for consultation on the National Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program (RRAMP), an AUD 30 million initiative aimed at expanding multi-carrier mobile coverage along highways and major roads in regional and remote Australia. Under the draft guidelines, the program will provide funding over three years to 30 June 2029 for projects that deliver new or upgraded infrastructure supporting multi-carrier mobile coverage at strategic location

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:07

LG Uplus advances quantum network quality standard

LG Uplus has proposed the development of an international standard for managing service quality in quantum-secure communications networks, as operators prepare to deploy next-generation encryption technologies without compromising network performance. The South Korean operator presented the proposal at the International Telecommunication Union's Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) Study Group 13 meeting in Geneva, outlining the development direction for a quality management framework jointly de

JAPAN 06:05

SoftBank, Yaskawa Electric trial physical AI platform using GPU cloud

SoftBank and Yaskawa Electric have demonstrated a physical AI development platform that combines cloud-based GPU infrastructure with AI-powered industrial robotics, as the companies seek to accelerate the deployment of AI-driven automation in manufacturing. The companies said the proof of concept used SoftBank's AI Data Centre GPU Cloud platform, developed with support from Nvidia, as the development environment for Yaskawa Electric's flexible object handling system. 

JAPAN 06:03

NTT Docomo's Starlink Direct reaches 5 million users in two months

NTT Docomo said more than five million customers have connected to its docomo Starlink Direct satellite-to-smartphone service less than two and a half months after its launch, highlighting growing uptake of direct-to-device satellite connectivity in Japan. The service, which launched on 27 April, uses SpaceX's Starlink Mobile network to provide direct satellite communications for smartphones in areas beyond terrestrial mobile coverage, including mountainous regions, remote islands and coastal waters. 

JAPAN 06:01

NTT Docomo launches Disney+ promotion for d Payment users

NTT Docomo has launched a promotional campaign to encourage customers to use its d Payment service for Disney+ monthly subscriptions purchased through the streaming service's official website. The campaign will run from 17 July to 31 August and follows the addition of d Payment as a supported payment method for Disney+ subscriptions purchased directly through the Disney+ website.

JAPAN 05:59

KDDI to trial yen-denominated stablecoin payments at Lawson store

KDDI has signed a basic agreement with Lawson and blockchain technology company HashPort to conduct a technical trial of in-store payments using a yen-denominated stablecoin at a Lawson convenience store in Tokyo from August 2026. The trial will take place at the Lawson Takanawa Gateway City store and will be limited to employees of the three participating companies. It will evaluate system integration with point-of-sale terminals, checkout operations, payment processing times and wallet usability.

JAPAN 05:57

Mitsubishi Estate targets 2.5 GW of data centre capacity in Japan - report

One of Japan's largest real estate groups Mitsubishi Estate plans to invest around JPY 1.5 trillion (USD 9.3 billion) to develop large-scale data centres with a combined capacity of 2.5GW, according to Nikkei, citing an interview with the company's president, Atsushi Nakajima. The company aims to build data centres ranging in size from several dozen megawatts to several hundred megawatts, with the overall target equivalent to at least 10 facilities.

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