Prime Video gives free access to selection of FAST channels in France
FRANCE 08:21

Prime Video gives free access to selection of FAST channels in France

Amazon Prime Video has started offering non-Prime subscribers in France a selection of free video streaming content, accessible on the platform using an Amazon account. This development concerns a large catalogue of live FAST channels targeting different audiences, including BBC Series, BBC Top Gear, Mr. Bean, CNN Headlines, Sony One Hits Action, and Wasabi.

Telefonica launches management platform for local police forces
SPAIN 08:20

Telefonica launches management platform for local police forces

Telefonica has announced the launch of a unified management platform for Spain's local police forces. Software developed by the company's Defense and Security division aims to coordinate employees and physical assets in order to improve response capacity. Telefonica said the new platform eliminates the need for multiple applications and systems, allowing unified management of activity such as calls, patrols, security cameras, files and communications.

Savanna Fibre Uganda launches SavGo mobile services
UGANDA 08:04

Savanna Fibre Uganda launches SavGo mobile services

Savanna Fibre Uganda has launched a SIM card service called SavGo, which provides unlimited mobile internet and voice calls. This marks a diversification beyond Savanna's established fibre and wireless home internet services into the mobile connectivity market. Through SavGo, the company is leveraging its wireless infrastructure expertise to deliver a mobile SIM-based service that merges unlimited data with unrestricted voice capabilities.

Myriota switches on hybrid cellular mode in 5G NTN service
GLOBAL 07:53

Myriota switches on hybrid cellular mode in 5G NTN service

Myriota is bringing an enhanced cellular layer to its 5G NTN-compliant satellite IoT architecture HyperPulse and its asset tracker device purpose built for hybrid IoT deployments. Available later this month, HyperPulse's new hybrid mode adds access to ground-based cellular networks to the existing low-power satellite connectivity based on 5G NTN and L-band transponder space leased from Viasat. 

SES and Sharp to develop MEO satellite services for Japan
JAPAN 07:51

SES and Sharp to develop MEO satellite services for Japan

SES and Sharp Corporation have signed an MoU to collaborate on medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellite communications services in Japan, combining SES's MEO satellite network with Sharp's communications technologies and user terminals. The companies plan to develop high-availability satellite connectivity services for industrial and mobility applications, targeting locations where terrestrial networks are unavailable or unreliable, including maritime environments and mountainous regions.

Bending Spoons prices IPO at USD 29 per share, raising USD 1.68 billion
GLOBAL 07:50

Bending Spoons prices IPO at USD 29 per share, raising USD 1.68 billion

Italian technology company Bending Spoons has announced pricing for its initial public offering at USD 29 per share, raising a total of USD 1.68 billion. The pricing was above the USD 26-28 range indicated in the company's filing for the offer with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Safaricom's My OneApp reaches nearly 5 mln users as legacy apps wind down
KENYA 07:47

Safaricom's My OneApp reaches nearly 5 mln users as legacy apps wind down

Safaricom said that its unified My OneApp platform has surpassed 4.7 million registered users in Kenya, as the operator phases out its legacy digital applications, Capital News reproted. The consolidated platform will eventually replace both the standalone M-Pesa and MySafaricom apps. Head of digital commerce and loyalty services Peter Gichangi told Capital News that the company has introduced stricter security measures to curb rising cases of social engineering fraud.

Telefonica Germany brings 5G to Haldensleben, Karnzow and Schreiersgruen
GERMANY 07:35

Telefonica Germany brings 5G to Haldensleben, Karnzow and Schreiersgruen

Telefonica Germany has announced 5G network expansions to Haldensleben, Karnzow and Schreiersgruen. In Haldensleben in the state of Saxony-Anhalt and in Schreiersgruen in the state of Saxony, the company has built new 5G antennae. In Karnzow in the state of Brandenburg, Telefonica has brought a 5G site into operation.

De-Cix takes orders for new Stockholm IX opening in September
SWEDEN 07:22

De-Cix takes orders for new Stockholm IX opening in September

De‑Cix has announced the launch of a internet and cloud exchange in Stockholm in September and said it is already accepting orders for the new facility. CEO Ivo Ivanov said Stockholm has more than 30 data centres and handles 55 percent of all Nordic web traffic, with the backing of over 125 active network providers. De-Cix's operations in the Nordic region began in 2023 when it opened internet exchanges in Esbjerg and Copenhagen in Denmark, Kristiansand and Oslo in Norway, and Helsinki in Finland

AMS-IX joins Telecom Society
NETHERLANDS 07:12

AMS-IX joins Telecom Society

AMS-IX announced it has joined the Telecom Society in the Netherlands as a corporate member, reinforcing its commitment to collaboration across the Dutch telecom and digital infrastructure ecosystem. The internet exchange said that as the internet and telecom sectors are becoming increasingly interconnected, it wants to work more with other market parties on building a "secure, resilient and future-proof" digital infrastructure. At the Telecom Society, it can contribute expertise, share knowledge and streng

Korea opens formal antitrust case against Google over app store practices
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 07:05

Korea opens formal antitrust case against Google over app store practices

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has begun formal proceedings against Google over alleged abuse of its dominant position in the Android app marketplace, accusing the company of using agreements with major game developers to restrict competition from rival app stores. The regulator said it has issued an examiner's report to Google, formally commencing the review process. The report alleges that Google entered into Games/Google Velocity Program (GVP), also known as Project Hug, agreements with leadi

Zain Group wins license to take over MTN Syria network for USD 747 mln
SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC 06:58

Zain Group wins license to take over MTN Syria network for USD 747 mln

Zain Group said it has secured a license to operate a mobile telecommunications network in Syria. Following a competitive tender process managed by Syria's ICT ministry for taking over the existing MTN network, Zain won the contract with a bid totaling USD 747 million. Under the agreement, Zain will establish a new operating entity in Syria, holding a 75 percent majority stake alongside a Syrian government entity which will retain the remaining 25 percent. The commercial launch of the Zain Syria brand is pr

JAPAN 06:49

NTT develops modular hyperscale data centre design to halve delivery times

NTT Facilities has begun developing a modular construction approach for hyperscale data centres that it says could reduce the time from project approval and design through to completion by up to 50 percent. The operator said its new Hyper Ready Module concept standardises the design and construction process by using prefabricated building and equipment modules manufactured off-site and assembled on location. The approach is intended for hyperscale facilities ranging from tens to hundreds of megawatts.

GLOBAL 06:39

US lifts ban on foreign use of Anthropic AI models

The US government has lifted the export controls applied to Anthropic's most advanced AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5, just over two weeks after imposing the ban on use of the AI by foreigners due to security concerns. Anthropic had been forced to suspend access for all users to the two models, as it had no way to verify a user's nationality. The company said it is now opening up access again, from 01 July.

AUSTRALIA 06:26

BAI Communications appoints three non-executive directors

BAI Communications has appointed Jean-Baptiste Rousselot as a non-executive director and confirmed the earlier appointments of Jan Heydolph and Jung-Yup Lee to its board, strengthening its governance as the company expands its communications and digital infrastructure businesses. Rousselot was appointed by minority shareholder Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo). He most recently served as CEO of New Zealand operator Chorus, and previously held senior executive roles at NBN Co, including chief

UNITED STATES 06:23

Dish files for Chapter 11 to speed up debt restructuring

US pay-TV operator Dish, owned by Echostar, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US, in an effort to complete a debt restructuring deal first agreed with creditors in March. Dish DBS, including its subsidiary Dish Wireless, fall under the revised plan, and the company said it has holders of over 88 percent of its secured and unsecured notes backing the restructuring. Following approval by the court in Texas, Dish is hoping to proceed with the unwinding of its mobile business and continuatio

JAPAN 06:06

DigitalBridge and JEXI launch Japanese data centre platform with NEC assets

DigitalBridge and Japan Extensive Infrastructure (JEXI) have launched a new colocation data centre platform in Japan, following the acquisition of a portfolio of facilities from NEC Corporation. The new company, Nippon Gateway Infrastructure (NGI), will begin operations with data centre assets in the Greater Tokyo and Greater Osaka regions acquired from NEC. NEC will remain a strategic customer of the platform, while NGI plans to expand its enterprise colocation business.

NEW ZEALAND 05:38

NZ proposes dedicated private 5G spectrum as govt confirms mid-band policy

New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) has proposed reserving dedicated spectrum for private mobile networks in the 3340-3460 MHz band, while the government has confirmed its policy for allocating expiring 2300 MHz and 2600 MHz spectrum rights. The consultation on the remaining unassigned portion of New Zealand's 3.3 GHz band identifies private mobile networks as the primary new use case after they were excluded from the country's previous 3.5GHz spectrum allocation process. 

AUSTRALIA 05:35

NBN removes high-speed plan requirement for FTTC fibre upgrades

Australian government-owned broadband provider NBN Co has removed the requirement for customers on its fibre to the curb (FTTC) network to subscribe to a high-speed broadband plan before becoming eligible for a full fibre upgrade. The change, which takes effect from 1 July, applies to around 860,000 premises served by FTTC. Customers can now request an upgrade from FTTC to fibre to the premises (FTTP) through their retail service provider regardless of the broadband speed tier they choose.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:34

South Korea links public investment fund with manufacturing AI initiative

South Korea's Financial Services Commission and ministry of trade, industry and energy have launched a joint initiative to support companies developing physical AI technologies through closer coordination between industrial policy and public investment. At a meeting held on 1 July, the two ministries discussed the M.AX Frontier Project, which is designed to support companies developing technologies in areas including AI factories, robotics and software-defined vehicles. 

JAPAN 05:31

Japan proposes overhaul of telecom consumer protection rules

Japan's Information and Communications Council has published a draft interim report for public consultation on proposed reforms to telecommunications consumer protection rules, with comments invited until 30 July before the report is finalised. The draft, compiled by the council's Telecommunications Business Policy Subcommittee following a referral from the ministry of internal affairs and communications in October 2025, proposes measures aimed at improving transparency around bundled services, digital cont

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:29

LG creates robotics business centre to accelerate AI-driven strategy

LG Electronics has established a new Robotics Business Centre reporting directly to the chief executive as part of a reorganisation aimed at accelerating its robotics business. The new organisation, which takes effect from 1 July, will bring together business development, sales and operational functions within a single unit responsible for commercialising the company's robotics activities. Song Si-yong, head of the Robotics Business Centre, will lead the new organisation.

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 05:27

Australia launches SMS Sender ID Register to combat text message scams

Australia's SMS Sender ID Register has come into effect, introducing new requirements for operator aimed at reducing SMS impersonation scams. From 1 July, SMS messages sent using registered sender IDs will continue to display the name of the business, government agency or organisation. Messages sent using unregistered sender IDs must instead be labelled "Unverified" by operators and grouped into a single message thread to help consumers identify potentially fraudulent messages.

JAPAN 05:26

KDDI and Samsung complete AI-based 5G optimisation trial in Japan

Samsung Electronics and KDDI have completed a trial of an AI-based radio access network (RAN) optimisation system on KDDI's commercial 5G Standalone network in Japan. The trial began in late 2025 and ran for several months across hundreds of cells in and around Tokyo, covering urban, suburban and rural environments. It used 100 MHz of 3.7 GHz TDD spectrum to train and evaluate Samsung's AI-powered RAN Speed Optimizer (RSO) under commercial operating conditions.

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