VodafoneZiggo gets EU clearance to sell mobile towers to DigitalBridge
NETHERLANDS 07:11

VodafoneZiggo gets EU clearance to sell mobile towers to DigitalBridge

Liberty Global announced it has obtained clearance from the European Commission to proceed with the agreed sale of its passive tower assets in the Netherlands to a group of investors including DigitalBridge, TD Greystone Infrastructure and L&G. The sale of the VodafoneZiggo assets for EUR 669 million was announced just over a month ago, and Liberty Global said the competition clearance puts it on track to close the sale by the end of 2026. 

MTN South Africa reaches over 10 Gbps in first trial of upper 6 GHz band
SOUTH AFRICA 06:56

MTN South Africa reaches over 10 Gbps in first trial of upper 6 GHz band

MTN South Africa has completed what it reports as Africa's first 5G-Advanced upper 6 GHz band trial, recording peak download speeds of 10.35 Gbps. Executed at MTN's head office in Randburg with Huawei under a temporary radio spectrum licence granted by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, the trial highlights the operator's push toward deployment of next-generation wireless infrastructure. The test architecture integrated a dedicated 5G Standalone (5G SA) core network, ultra-wideband ac

Netflix nets exclusive 2030 World Cup rights in Spain and Andorra
SPAIN 06:55

Netflix nets exclusive 2030 World Cup rights in Spain and Andorra

Netflix has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, its first coverage of the men's football tournament. The streaming giant said it would show all 104 matches of the competition co-hosted by reigning champions Spain with Portugal and Morocco. Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will also stage one match each to commemorate the World Cup's centenary.

Algeria surpasses 4 mln FTTH subscriptions
ALGERIA 06:52

Algeria surpasses 4 mln FTTH subscriptions

Algeria has officially surpassed four million fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) subscriptions, Dzair reported. The achievement highlights ongoing government efforts to modernize national digital infrastructure and broaden internet accessibility nationwide. ICT minister Sid Ali Zerrouki praised the rapid deployment and outlined the state's upcoming targets for network expansion.

MWS Cloud appoints new CEO
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 06:49

MWS Cloud appoints new CEO

Russian cloud services provider MWS Cloud, a subsidiary of MTS Web Services, has appointed Danila Dyugurov the CEO of the company, reports Vedomosti. Both companies are members of MTS Group. Dyugurov has worked as CTO in the company since 2023. In his new position,  Dyugurov will be responsible for MWS Cloud's strategy, revenue growth and client base, as well as further development of the cloud platform and AI-direction. Yevgeniy Kolbin, who previously headed MWS Cloud, is leaving the company.

MTS launches 5G in Sochi on LTE bands
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 06:49

MTS launches 5G in Sochi on LTE bands

Russian operator MTS has launched 5G services in Sochi, reports Kommersant. The services are available on the 2,100 MHz band, which was earlier used for LTE services. This is the fourth city in  the Krasnodar region where 5G services from MTS have started. In September, 5G services began operating in Krasnodar, Novorossiysk, and Anapa.

Bouygues Telecom adopts Mplify API model within Connectbase ecosystem
FRANCE 06:48

Bouygues Telecom adopts Mplify API model within Connectbase ecosystem

French operator Bouygues Telecom, through its Wholesale arm, has adopted the LSO (Lifecycle Service Orchestration) API approach developed by standards-focused allianceMplify, choosing the Mplify API adaptor within the Connectbase ecosystem. The integration will enable Bouygues to automate information exchanges with others using LSO APIs on Connectbase's platform.

Qualcomm wins USD 2 damages in Arm licensing lawsuit
GLOBAL 06:35

Qualcomm wins USD 2 damages in Arm licensing lawsuit

Qualcomm has won a lawsuit against Arm, with a US jury finding that Arm breached its licensing agreement with Qualcomm and intentionally interfered with the chipmaker's business with Meta, Reuters reported. However, the jury awarded Qualcomm just USD 2 in damages in the case. 

Adani, Jabil strike JV deal to manufacture, assemble AI and data centre equipment in India
INDIA 05:59

Adani, Jabil strike JV deal to manufacture, assemble AI and data centre equipment in India

Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group, and Jabil, a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing company, have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding setting out the framework for a proposed 50:50 joint venture to manufacture and assemble AI and data centre equipment in India. The MoU follows the June announcement of Adani Group and Jabil's plans to establish a strategic alliance to develop an AI and data centre infrastructure manufacturing ecosystem in Ind

Smart expands 5G coverage to Bacolod city for MassKara Festival
PHILIPPINES 05:34

Smart expands 5G coverage to Bacolod city for MassKara Festival

Philippine operator Smart Communications has expanded its 5G coverage in Bacolod City ahead of the MassKara Festival, which runs from 1 to 18 October. The network expansion is designed to meet increased connectivity demand from tourists, residents and festival participants during the annual event. Smart is a telecommunications partner of the festival.

KT launches dedicated AI network service with speeds up to 800 Gbps
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:30

KT launches dedicated AI network service with speeds up to 800 Gbps

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched a dedicated network service for AI data centres in South Korea, offering bandwidth of up to 800 Gbps to support growing demand for high-volume data transfers between sites. The service increases the maximum bandwidth available through KT's dedicated circuits from 100 Gbps to 400 Gbps and 800 Gbps. It uses an All Photonic Network (APN) architecture designed to reduce latency by minimising conversions between optical and electrical signals.

NTT expands mieten PC security service for large enterprises
JAPAN 05:27

NTT expands mieten PC security service for large enterprises

NTT TechnoCross will release an updated version of its mieten cloud service for PC security checks on 15 October, adding data integration with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra ID to improve security monitoring and management across large organisations. The update allows administrators to link organisational and user information held in Entra ID with device security data, making it easier to identify which departments and users have devices with security vulnerabilities or configuration problems. Integra

JAPAN 05:25

NTT West and Ibaraki City trial private LLM for school administration

NTT West and Ibaraki City in Osaka Prefecture have launched a trial of an AI system designed to support administrative work in public primary and junior high schools, using NTT's Japanese-developed large language model, tsuzumi 2. The trial began on 13 October and is scheduled to run until 31 March 2027. The companies describe the project as Japan's first trial of school administration AI using a domestically developed private large language model, based on NTT West's research as of September 2026. The syst

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:23

SC Capital Partners invests in 40 MW South Korean AI data centre

Singapore-based SC Capital Partners has invested in a 40MW AI data centre development in Pohang, South Korea, in partnership with local AI infrastructure company NeoAI Cloud. The project has also attracted government-backed investment and is targeting completion by the end of 2027. According to Mingtiandi, citing company sources, the project secured KRW 600 billion (USD 445.3 million) in financing. The equity investors include SC Capital Partners, NeoAI Cloud and public-sector investment bodies.

JAPAN 05:21

NTT Docomo and Monex report growth in integrated investment services

NTT Docomo Financial Group and Monex Securities have reported growth in the use of their integrated investment services, three years after announcing their capital and business alliance. The companies said the number of Monex Securities accounts linked to d accounts had increased approximately 8.6-fold since the service launched, while the number of accounts using d Card investment plans had risen about 21-fold by September 2026.

AUSTRALIA 05:19

Optus and Ericsson deploy indoor 5G solution at Coffs Harbour store

Optus and Ericsson have completed the first Australian deployment of Ericsson's Indoor Fusion 8828 solution, combining it with the company's Radio Dot distributed antenna system to improve indoor 4G and 5G coverage. The installation is at an Optus retail store in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. The system is designed for high-traffic indoor environments, including shopping centres, hospitals, retail premises and warehouses. A single Indoor Fusion Unit 8828 can support up to eight Radio Dots, providing cover

NEW ZEALAND 05:17

Advantai Group signs 10-year One NZ deal ahead of Boost Mobile NZ launch

Advantai Group, the Australian technology enabler behind the Fastter, Staqr and Prvidr brands, has secured a 10-year exclusive agreement with New Zealand operator One NZ to provide the technology platform and managed services for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), with Boost Mobile New Zealand set to become the first brand to launch under the arrangement later this year. The agreement will see Advantai's managed services business, Prvidr NZ, provide platform, billing, customer management and operatio

SINGAPORE 05:14

Singtel calls for zero-trust controls for AI agents as autonomous systems grow

Singtel has called for enterprises to extend zero-trust security principles to AI agents and strengthen network, infrastructure and platform resilience as businesses deploy increasingly autonomous systems. Keith Leong, chief customer officer, enterprise, Singtel Singapore, outlined the approach in a keynote titled "Securing the Autonomous Economy" at GovWare 2026. He said AI agents that can access sensitive information and execute transactions introduce new risks, requiring organisations to define and conti

HONG KONG 05:13

Hong Kong renews HKTVE, TVB and i-Cable Hoy free TV licences

Hong Kong's government has renewed HKTVE's, TVB's and i-Cable Hoy's licenses for provision of free television services on the local market. The renewal periods are scheduled as 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2039 for HKTVE; as well as 1 December 2027 to 30 November 2039 for TVB; and 31 May 2028 to 30 May 2040 for i-Cable Hoy. Capital expenditure commitments approved for the first six years of the new licence terms total HKD 2.2 billion for HKTVE (2027–2033), HKD 6.2 billion for TVB (2028–2033), and HKD 950 millio

SINGAPORE 05:12

Singapore launches AI testing framework and cyber resilience taskforce

Singapore has introduced three initiatives to strengthen AI safety and security, including a testing guide for autonomous AI agents, an accreditation programme for third-party AI testing firms and a taskforce focused on AI-enabled cyber threats. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said the new Starter Kit for Testing Agentic Systems for Safety and Reliability provides organisations with a four-step approach to assessing AI agents. The process covers identifying risks, designing tests, analysing

ASIA 05:10

KDDI and LG CNS agree to explore digital services expansion across APAC

Japan's KDDI and South Korean IT services company LG CNS have signed an MoU to explore business opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on AI, smart cities, telecoms and managed services and security. The agreement brings together five companies: LG CNS, LG CNS Japan, KDDI, KDDI Asia Pacific and KDDI Korea. The partners intend to combine LG CNS's digital transformation and AI expertise with KDDI Group''s telecommunications infrastructure, data platforms and international business operations.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:08

Fibocom secures Korean certification and KT network approval for IoT module

Fibocom has received South Korea's KC product certification and network approval from telecommunications operator KT for its LE270-KR LTE Cat.1 bis wireless communication module, targeting smart metering and other Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The module is in mass production and has been adopted for smart meter projects in South Korea, according to Fibocom. It is based on Eigencomm's EC718P_M chipset platform and is designed for applications requiring moderate data speeds and low power consumption

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:06

Kakao unveils personalised AI agents and model roadmap

South Korean internet giant Kakao has outlined plans for personalised AI services, including an assistant integrated into its KakaoTalk messaging platform and a tool for users to build and run their own AI agents. The announcements were made at the company's if(kakao)26 conference, held on 13-14 October at its AI campus in Yongin, South Korea. The company presented its strategy for combining AI with its existing messaging and digital services, with a focus on agents that can carry out tasks based on users'

JAPAN 05:04

NTT Docomo and Abside to study AI-driven HAPS communications

NTT Docomo and US telecom equipment manufacturer Abside Networks have signed an MoU to study high-altitude platform station (HAPS) communications and artificial intelligence-driven network technologies. The agreement covers potential collaboration on wide-area, high-capacity and high-connectivity communications using HAPS, as well as network control and data utilisation. The companies will examine system architectures for stratospheric communications and the use of AI to forecast demand and manage radio bea

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