Netflix to start ads subscription tier in Europe in March 2027
EUROPE 06:42

Netflix to start ads subscription tier in Europe in March 2027

Netflix said its cheaper, ad-supported subscription will launch in nine more countries from 01 March 2027. These are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland. The announcement came at its 'Upfront UK' presentation to advertisers there, where it said over 15 million already use the ad-supported subscription. 

Play launches new tariff line for businesses
POLAND 06:33

Play launches new tariff line for businesses

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, is revamping its B2B offer, including four postpaid tariff plans: Biznes S, M, L and XL. Recognising the diverse needs of enterprises, Play is moving away from the rigid rule of selecting a single tariff for all company SIMs. Under the new offer, a customer can choose a high-tier plan, such as Biznes XL with unlimited data and speed, as the primary subscription, while selecting other SIMs on the same or lower tiers, thereby tailoring the package to employees' actua

Ziggo expands services to CAI Harderwijk network
NETHERLANDS 06:29

Ziggo expands services to CAI Harderwijk network

Ziggo has expanded to another fibre network, starting services on the CAI Harderwijk infrastructure. This makes Harderwijk the first network in the Netherlands where residents can choose from all four of the largest ISPs on the same network (KPN, Delta, Odido, Ziggo), as well as multiple smaller providers. CAI Harderwijk said the competition should increase the chances of good quality and low tariffs for consumers. 

Saimemory partners Shinko to develop high-bandwidth, low-power memory
JAPAN 06:25

Saimemory partners Shinko to develop high-bandwidth, low-power memory

SoftBank subsidiary Saimemory and Shinko Electric Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the research, development and commercialisation of Z-Angle Memory (ZAM), a next-generation memory technology designed for high density, high bandwidth and low power consumption. Saimemory is leading ZAM research and development under Japan's NEDO project focused on manufacturing technologies for advanced semiconductors. The partnership with Shinko will cover ZAM research and development,

Apple hit with USD 5.7 bln in damages for violating Taction patents
GLOBAL 06:23

Apple hit with USD 5.7 bln in damages for violating Taction patents

Taction Technology was awarded more than USD 5.7 billion by a US federal court in southern California after it found Apple infringed the company's patented haptic technology. Apple denied its Taptic Engine was infringing and said it plans to appeal the verdict, CNBC reported.

Zamtel expands retail footprint to Kasumbalesa with new store
ZAMBIA 06:11

Zamtel expands retail footprint to Kasumbalesa with new store

Zamtel has expanded its retail presence to Kasumbalesa with the opening of a new store, broadening access to telecommunications and digital services in the border town. The Kasumbalesa outlet is Zamtel's second store in Chililabombwe, strengthening the  provider's presence in the district and offering customers more convenient access to its services. Chililabombwe district commissioner Kelly Jibinga who launched the facility noted that the investment aligns with government efforts to foster digital inclusio

Vodafone Albania starts back-to-school promotion
ALBANIA 06:10

Vodafone Albania starts back-to-school promotion

Vodafone Albania is introducing a three-month "Back to School" campaign designed for students and families from 01 October. For a promotional rate of ALL 1,700 per month (VAT included), the package bundles the Born Free mobile plan with home internet, offering either GigaFibra 300 Mbps or GigaWiFi 500 Mbps, depending on regional technical availability. Additionally, subscribers can add a free Kids Watch paired with the Happy Talk package at a 30 percent discount. The promotional offer requires a 24-month co

Nos deploys connectivity and onboard Wi-Fi for Coimbra Metrobus
PORTUGAL 06:09

Nos deploys connectivity and onboard Wi-Fi for Coimbra Metrobus

Portuguese telecom operator Nos has deployed the complete connectivity infrastructure for Coimbra's newly inaugurated Metrobus system, operating in partnership with Metro Mondego. The project features a dedicated private mobile network spanning the entire route, including seven tunnels, to power mission-critical communications between vehicles, the central command post, and field maintenance teams. Additionally, Nos equipped all Metrobus vehicles with mobile routers to deliver passenger Wi-Fi and provide lo

BNDES and Funttel grant BRL 20m for Click IP's fibre expansion
BRAZIL 06:08

BNDES and Funttel grant BRL 20m for Click IP's fibre expansion

The Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), using funds from the Fund for the Technological Development of Telecommunications (Funttel), has approved a BRL 20 million credit line for Click IP. The financing will enable the regional internet provider to purchase domestically produced fibre-optic cables and telecom equipment, modernising and expanding its network across 21 cities in the states of Amazonas and Para.

Infobip names VP of People
CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 06:07

Infobip names VP of People

Cloud communications platform Infobip appointed Mirta Paden Lee as Vice President of People, effective 1 October. Arriving as Infobip celebrates its 20th anniversary, Paden Lee will support the company's organisational transformation, AI integration, and long-term expansion.

NTT Docomo to overhaul ahamo and introduce new mobile plans
JAPAN 05:55

NTT Docomo to overhaul ahamo and introduce new mobile plans

NTT Docomo will overhaul its ahamo mobile plan and introduce a new low-data plan from December, as part of a broader revision of its consumer pricing and services. From 1 December, ahamo will move to a three-tier structure offering up to 40 GB, 60 GB or 120 GB of monthly data. Pricing will start at JPY 2,850 (including tax) for up to 40 GB, rising to JPY 3,750 for usage between 40 GB and 60 GB and JPY 4,650 for 60 GB to 120 GB. Customers will also be able to set a free data-use limit of either 40 GB or 60 G

NTT Data launches SBOM-based software vulnerability management service
JAPAN 05:53

NTT Data launches SBOM-based software vulnerability management service

NTT Data has launched a software vulnerability management service that uses software bills of materials (SBOMs) to help organisations identify vulnerabilities affecting their systems, assess risk and prioritise responses. The SaaS-based service consolidates SBOMs generated by different business units and contractors and continuously compares them with external vulnerability information. It identifies systems, software and libraries affected by known vulnerabilities, including through dependencies between li

JAPAN 05:51

Japan Post and KDDI begin drone-port trial at post office in Ishikawa

Japan Post and KDDI have begun a trial using a post office as a base for drone operations, as part of their plans to develop drones as regional infrastructure. The companies signed a basic agreement in June 2026 covering the use of drones to address regional challenges and their wider deployment as social infrastructure. The trial runs from 28 September to 4 October 2026 at Suzu Post Office in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture. A Skydio Dock for X10 drone port has been installed on the roof of the post office.

EUROPE 05:48

LG Uplus and IBCT launch Catena-X support service for Korean manufacturers

LG Uplus and data-space company IBCT have launched a joint initiative to support South Korean manufacturers adopting Catena-X and meeting European supply-chain data requirements. Catena-X, the data-sharing ecosystem involving global manufacturers including BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, enables participating companies to exchange standardised supply-chain data while retaining control over their own data.

JAPAN 05:46

NTT West opens consultation service for AI-generated voice issues

NTT West has launched a consultation service for performers, rights holders and businesses dealing with the use of voice in generative AI, providing a first point of contact for questions around voice cloning, contracts and potential unauthorised use. The "Voice Consultation Service" was launched by NTT West's Voicence business unit in cooperation with lawyer Hajime Idei of Kotto Dori Law Office. The free service is open to voice actors, actors, artists, narrators, their agencies and other rights holders, a

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:44

KT joins NATO defence communications standardisation project

Korea Telecom (KT) will participate in the ninth meeting of NATO's Wireless Communications Standards Project (NWCSP), joining discussions on the development and application of 5G and 6G technologies for defence communications. The meeting, hosted by South Korea's Ministry of National Defense and the Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA), is being held from 28 September to 2 October at KT's Gwanghwamun building in Seoul. Around 100 representatives from defence and government agencies, telecommunica

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:42

SK Telecom deploys private 5G smart office for Hana Financial

SK Telecom (SKT) , Hana Financial Group and Samsung Electronics have deployed a private 5G network at Hana Financial Group's headquarters in Cheongna, South Korea, in what the companies describe as the first smart office deployment based on a private 5G network in the Korean financial sector. The project covers Hana Financial Group's Cheongna headquarters, 10 affiliates and around 3,000 employees. Private 5G has been deployed across 16 floors of office and shared areas, from the basement to the 15th floor,

JAPAN 05:40

NTT demonstrates real-time remote 3D sports viewing using IOWN

NTT East and NTT West have demonstrated a real-time remote sports viewing system combining the operators' All-Photonics Connect network service, powered by IOWN, with Canon's volumetric video technology. The trial used a basketball match to demonstrate how footage captured at a sports venue could be transmitted to a separate location for processing and viewing. Around 100 cameras simultaneously captured the action, with the video data transmitted over All-Photonics Connect to Canon's Kawasaki facility, wher

AUSTRALIA 05:37

Australia Post signs three-year connectivity agreement with Telstra

Australia Post has signed a three-year, multimillion-dollar agreement with Telstra to provide connectivity across almost 4,000 locations in Australia. The agreement covers Australia Post post offices, delivery centres, data centres and corporate sites, supporting customer services, retail operations and parcel processing across the postal and logistics network. Around 300 locations will be upgraded to fibre-to-the-premises connectivity, while some additional regional sites will move to Telstra satellite int

NEW ZEALAND 05:36

Chorus appoints Paul Reid to board

New Zealand operator Chorus has appointed Paul Reid as an independent director, effective from 1 October 2026. Reid has more than 30 years' executive and board-level experience spanning listed companies, private equity, venture-backed businesses and state-owned enterprises. He has also been appointed to Chorus' people, performance & culture committee. Chorus chairman Mark Cross said Reid brought strategic and governance experience, as well as experience in technology and innovation. Cross said the appointme

JAPAN 05:34

NTT launches Prossione Virtualization migration PoC service

NTT Data Intellilink has launched a proof-of-concept service to help organisations assess migration from VMware environments to Prossione Virtualization, a virtualisation platform based on NTT Data's KVM technology. The service allows customers to export virtual machine images from their VMware environments and migrate them to a Prossione Virtualization PoC environment. NTT Data Intellilink will then assess application operation and performance, as well as identify technical issues that could affect a produ

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:33

SK Telecom to take campus services to seven universities

SK Telecom (SKT) will visit seven universities and other higher-education campuses across South Korea between 30 September and 4 November as part of an initiative providing career advice, device support and demonstrations of its services to students. The programme will begin at Chungnam National University on 30 September, followed by visits to Chungbuk National University, Chonnam National University, Daegu University, the Korea Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, the University of Seoul and Pusan Natio

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:32

South Korea and Mexico sign space cooperation agreement

South Korea and Mexico have agreed to expand cooperation across satellite communications, ground infrastructure and space science, with the two countries signing an MoU in Mexico City. The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) signed the agreement with Mexico's Agency for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications (ATDT). The cooperation will cover space science, Earth observation, information and communications, new technology and infrastructure development, ground-station engineering and joint use, spa

GLOBAL 00:42

The week in telecom: Paramount sews up Warner takeover, Google tries AI laptops and mobile money IPOs

Meta and Google continue to look for new ways to bring their services to the masses, with both presenting new computing devices last week. Paramount meanwhile appears on track to finally complete the Warner takeover, and Airtel and Globe Telecom are testing investor demand for mobile money stocks.

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