Vi expands 5G network coverage across Punjab
INDIA 03:03

Vi expands 5G network coverage across Punjab

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) is expanding its 5G network coverage across the state of Punjab, following its initial rollouts in Chandigarh, Mohali, Kharar, Zirakpur, Ludhiana, and the Golden Temple area. The operator has now launched 5G services in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, and Patiala, and plans to extend coverage to the broader Amritsar area by end-June.

China unveils 5-year tech strategy with focus on 6G, quantum computing, AI
CHINA 02:50

China unveils 5-year tech strategy with focus on 6G, quantum computing, AI

China's economic planning agency NDRC has unveiled the country's technology and telecommunications agenda for the next five years, repositioning digital networks and AI as core national infrastructure. Speaking at an economic press conference during the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress, Zheng Shanjie, director of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced extensive state-backed capital deployments aimed at achieving sovereign technical autonomy and global leadershi

Telefonica Germany rolls out SD-WAN infrastructure in Deichmann stores in Europe
EUROPE 10 JUN

Telefonica Germany rolls out SD-WAN infrastructure in Deichmann stores in Europe

Telefonica Germany said it is rolling out standardised SD-WAN infrastructure in approximately 4,700 branches of footwear retailer Deichmann in Europe. The company picked Telefonica to upgrade the infrastructures in its shoe stores and streamline retail operations. The SD-WAN infrastructure enables Deichmann to deploy digital applications at scale, and centralise management, providing the foundation for testing and launching new in-store services faster, as well as new technologies and digital applications.

Deutsche Telekom offers n8n licences, implementation and training to mid-sized firms
GERMANY 10 JUN

Deutsche Telekom offers n8n licences, implementation and training to mid-sized firms

Deutsche Telekom is offering n8n licences together with implementation support and training to medium-sized businesses. The offering is a further step reinforcing the partnership between Deutsche Telekom and n8n. Last year, the companies agreed to develop AI agents to streamline workflows in the business customer division. Under the latest agreement, Deutsche Telekom offers user training up to a turnkey AI agent solution and oversees the integration into existing business processes, ensuring ready-to-use in

TrueBusiness, Google unveil 'AI Ecosystem' for Thai universities
THAILAND 10 JUN

TrueBusiness, Google unveil 'AI Ecosystem' for Thai universities

TrueBusiness and Google for Education have launched a nationwide partnership to accelerate the transformation of Thailand's higher education sector. True says this collaboration establishes an 'AI Ecosystem' designed to help universities systematically develop into 'AI-Driven Universities'. This initiative aims to train educators for the AI era, True added.

Vodafone, PPC Group plan fibre joint venture in Greece
GREECE 10 JUN

Vodafone, PPC Group plan fibre joint venture in Greece

Vodafone Greece and PPC Group have signed an initial agreement to explore a potential 50:50 joint venture that would merge their respective FTTH networks and wholesale fiber operations in Greece. Vodafone Greece and PPC Group's combined infrastructure currently covers over 1.6 million homes. The proposed entity aims to offer wholesale open-access network services to Greek internet service providers. The completion of this transaction is subject to mutual due diligence, definitive legal documentation, and st

Meta to lease Reliance's first AI-enabled data centre in India
INDIA 10 JUN

Meta to lease Reliance's first AI-enabled data centre in India

Meta and Reliance Industries have expanded their existing partnership with an agreement for an AI-enabled data center in India. Under the terms of this deal, Reliance will build a data centre with 168 MW capacity, which Meta will lease, with options to scale. Meta is also separately partnering with two leading clean energy providers in India, CleanMax and Fourth Partner Energy, to back nearly 1GW of renewable energy.

Smizer strengthens Dutch regional IT presence with Wanbound addition
NETHERLANDS 10 JUN

Smizer strengthens Dutch regional IT presence with Wanbound addition

Dutch IT managed service provider Wanbound has joined Smizer, the MSP buy-and-build platform of investment firm Riverdam, and will merge with existing Smizer member Accensys. The combination strengthens the companies' position in the central Netherlands region and expands capacity in modern workplace solutions, connectivity and cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses.

Realme launches P4R 5G smartphone with 8000mAh battery in India
INDIA 10 JUN

Realme launches P4R 5G smartphone with 8000mAh battery in India

Realme has launched the realme P4R 5G smartphone in India. The device features a 8000mAh battery and 5300mm² AirFlow Vapour Chamber. The Realme P4R 5G smartphone is 8.8mm thin and weighs 224g.

UiPath Introduces native coding agent integration for enterprise automation
GLOBAL 10 JUN

UiPath Introduces native coding agent integration for enterprise automation

UiPath has launched "UiPath for Coding Agents", a platform-wide integration that allows enterprises to connect, manage, and scale AI coding agents within their existing workflows. The company says UiPath for Coding Agents allows enterprises to use any coding agent to build, test, deploy, operate, and govern automations at scale, with orchestration and governance built in.

Australia sees rise in mobile service and financial hardship complaints
AUSTRALIA 10 JUN

Australia sees rise in mobile service and financial hardship complaints

The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) received 14,002 complaints during the January to March 2026 quarter, broadly unchanged from the previous quarter, but reported increases in complaints related to mobile services, financial hardship and compensation for financial losses. According to the TIO's Quarter 3 Complaints Report, complaints involving financial loss rose 32.7 percent quarter-on-quarter to 739 cases, while financial hardship complaints increased 25.3 percent to 505. The report said more

Zamtel provides year's internet for centre for visually impaired people
ZAMBIA 10 JUN

Zamtel provides year's internet for centre for visually impaired people

Zamtel has provided twelve months of complimentary internet connectivity to the Zambia library, cultural and skills centre for the visually impaired. This initiative forms part of Zamtel'sefforts to promote digital inclusion and bridge the digital divide for underserved communities. Through comprehensive braille instruction, specialist learning material, mobility training, and ICT skills development, it provides the essential tools for lifelong independence. According to Zamtel, the support is intended to e

JORDAN 10 JUN

Zain Jordan launches official song to back national soccer team

Zain Jordan has launched an official music video for its new anthem, celebrating the Jordan National Football Team (Al Nashama) as they compete on the global stage. As the team's exclusive telecommunications sponsor, Zain Jordan released the tribute to honour the squad's historic achievements and unite Jordanian fans in national pride. The music video delivers messages of encouragement and solidarity, reflecting multi-generational public support for the national team.

BAHRAIN 10 JUN

STC Bahrain invites entries for 2026 entreneurship scheme InspireU

STC Bahrain has launched the thirteenth intake of its inspireU programme, which seeks to drive the growth of innovative start-ups and supports the expansion of the country's evolving digital economy. It offers entrepreneurs and emerging businesses access to mentorship, training, financial support, networking opportunities and exposure to regional and international markets.

SOUTH SUDAN 10 JUN

South Sudanese telecoms regulator NCA hosts Zambian envoy to boost ties

South Sudan's National Communication Authority (NCA) has hosted a special envoy from Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema to strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance African telecommunications development. The meeting was led by NCA director-general Rizig Dominic Samuel and focused on enhancing bilateral telecommunications collaboration, specifically addressing the upcoming African Telecommunications Union (ATU) elections and Zambia's continental connectivity vision.

COTE D'IVOIRE 10 JUN

MTN Cote d'Ivoire signs three Diby Production artists as youth brand ambassadors

MTN Cote d'Ivoire has named artists Ameka Zrai, TRK and Sindika as brand ambassadors in order to generate youth appeal. The three artists are associated with Diby Production and will collaborate with the operator under its 'Tomorrow is Now' brand platform to offer young people digital tools, opportunities and "meaningful connections". This aims to strengthen MTN's youth outreach and reinforce its role in supporting talent development and social impact initiatives in Cote d'Ivoire.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10 JUN

DataSpace data centre in Moscow gets Tier 3 certification of Operational Sustainability-Gold

The DataSpace colocation data centre in central Moscow has been awarded Tier 3 Certification of Operational Sustainability-Gold by Uptime Institute. This is the fifth such designation worldwide and the first in Russia and Continental Europe.

GLOBAL 10 JUN

Colt bolsters Iberian capacity with new PoP at Barcelona data centre

Colt Technology Services has forged ahead with the launch of a new point of presence (PoP) at Digital Realty's upcoming BCN1 data centre in Barcelona. The early activation, which comes ahead of BCN1's full commercial roll-out, aims to support global content networks and strategic alliance partners as well as general enterprise connectivity both in Spain and internationally. Colt says it is the first telecoms operator to connect to BCN1's infrastructure.

POLAND 10 JUN

T-Mobile Poland reaches 12,755 base stations in operation

T-Mobile Poland said it currently runs 12,755 base stations nationwide, including 5,025 5G base stations working on the C band. It said seven 5G base stations had been deployed in the past week and 43 5G base stations were launched in May. The operator has 753 5G base stations working on the 700 MHz band.

UNITED KINGDOM 10 JUN

NAO publishes report on how Ofcom protects vulnerable customers

The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) has published a new report looking at the work done by broadband, water and energy companies to protect vulnerable customers. The report shows that consumer satisfaction for financially-vulnerable broadband customers as 4 percentage points below that of overall broadband customers in 2024. It also shows low awareness of social tariffs, with only one third (34%) of broadband customers aware of these tariffs as of April 2026. 

AFRICA 10 JUN

NTT Data expands Salesforce portfolio in East Africa

NTT Data has announced the expansion of its Salesforce service portfolio in East Africa to offer businesses advanced data management, AI-driven insights, and enhanced client engagement tools to accelerate revenue growth. It follows the 2025 acquisition of EXAH,  South Africa-based Salesforce consulting partner and AI specialist. By integrating EXAH's deep technical expertise, NTT Data delivers localised, high-impact Salesforce products backed by global delivery scale.

POLAND 10 JUN

Play reaches 201 new base stations in first 5 months

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, deployed 46 new base stations in May. The operator has deployed 201 new base stations since the beginning of this year. Play currently owns 13,376 base stations.

SLOVAKIA 10 JUN

O2, Slovak Telekom lead porting gains in Q1

O2 Slovakia saw the most customers connect to its network in the first quarter of this year through number porting, according to figures collected by Zive.sk. It said O2 gained 2,815 telephone numbers via number portability. Slovak Telekom had a net gain of 1,525 telephone numbers in Q1. Orange Slovakia lost 2,351 telephone numbers through porting, and 4ka lost 1,974 numbers.

ITALY 10 JUN

WindTre sets up virtual job centres with AI avatars

WindTre has partnered with Arpal Puglia, the local agency for active labour policies, to roll out virtual employment centres across the southern Italian region. The programme introduces multi-channel digital platforms equipped with 3D avatars and audio-video systems to expand access to public employment services beyond traditional physical offices.

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