NZ operators call for outcomes-based, technology-neutral rural connectivity policy
NEW ZEALAND 06:23

NZ operators call for outcomes-based, technology-neutral rural connectivity policy

A mixed-technology approach to rural connectivity is likely to deliver more cost-effective and resilient outcomes than fibre-only deployment, according to a report commissioned by New Zealand's telecommunications operators. The report, prepared by Flint Global and commissioned by Spark New Zealand, One New Zealand, 2degrees, Fortysouth and Connexa, said that while New Zealand has achieved high levels of broadband coverage, including fibre availability to around 87 percent of households and businesses, the r

Apple agrees chip manufacturing deal with Intel - report
UNITED STATES 06:23

Apple agrees chip manufacturing deal with Intel - report

Apple reached a preliminary agreement for Intel to manufacture some of the chips that power Apple devices, people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal. The companies have been in talks for over a year on the deal, which will help Apple increase its supply chain in the US. It's not yet clear which products Intel will make. 

Vocus appoints former Zayo executive Nikos Katinakis as CTO
AUSTRALIA 06:04

Vocus appoints former Zayo executive Nikos Katinakis as CTO

Australian operator Vocus has appointed Nikos Katinakis as chief technology officer, with the appointment taking effect from 1 July 2026. Katinakis will oversee network operations, security, customer operations and workplace health and safety across the operator. Vocus said he will also lead the development and scaling of its subsea, inter-capital and metropolitan fibre networks, as well as automation initiatives across network operations.

Rakuten Symphony and ABS partner on maritime cybersecurity initiatives
JAPAN 06:02

Rakuten Symphony and ABS partner on maritime cybersecurity initiatives

Rakuten Symphony and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) have signed an MoU to collaborate on maritime cybersecurity and digital resilience initiatives for the shipping industry. The agreement will be led through Rakuten Maritime, Rakuten Symphony's maritime cybersecurity business, and will focus on cybersecurity, digital transformation and skills development across maritime operations. According to the companies, the partnership comes as the shipping and shipbuilding sectors face increasing cyber risks l

SoftBank launches battery business to support AI data centre infrastructure
JAPAN 06:00

SoftBank launches battery business to support AI data centre infrastructure

SoftBank has launched a battery business in Japan aimed at supporting the growing power demands of AI infrastructure and large-scale data centres. The operator said it plans to establish an end-to-end battery operation covering development and manufacturing of battery cells and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Production facilities will be developed around the AI data centre project being built on the former Sharp factory site in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. The operator is targeting annual revenue o

Korea expands international cooperation on AI and quantum standards
GLOBAL 05:58

Korea expands international cooperation on AI and quantum standards

The Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) of South Korea has held a multilateral workshop with organisations from Japan, the UK and the European Union (EU) focused on international cooperation in digital technology standards, including AI and quantum communications. The two-day event took place in Tokyo on and involved 10 organisations, including Japan's Telecommunications Technology Committee (TTC), the Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR), the UK Department for Science, In

LG Uplus expands remote home service processing to more than 60,000 a month
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:56

LG Uplus expands remote home service processing to more than 60,000 a month

LG Uplus said it is now processing more than 60,000 home service activations and after-sales support requests each month without in-person visits, as it expands remote service options across device returns, self-installation and selected maintenance requests. The operator said non-visit processing now accounts for 54 percent of all device returns and service modification activations, reflecting a broader shift away from the traditional model in which home service managers scheduled and completed visits at c

Sony outlines AI and entertainment growth strategy in corporate update
GLOBAL 05:55

Sony outlines AI and entertainment growth strategy in corporate update

Sony Group has outlined plans to expand its entertainment and semiconductor businesses through increased use of AI, growth in anime distribution and a new image sensor partnership with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The company presented its Corporate Strategy 2026 update alongside its FY2025 earnings briefing, with president and chief executive officer Hiroki Totoki outlining priorities for the final year of Sony's current mid-range business plan.

NHG Health and Singtel expand 5G connectivity for community healthcare sites
SINGAPORE 05:53

NHG Health and Singtel expand 5G connectivity for community healthcare sites

NHG Health and Singtel are partnering to provide 5G connectivity to enhanced Community Health Posts (CHPs) across Central and North Singapore, with the initial rollout covering sites in Toa Payoh, Woodlands, Sembawang and Yishun. Under the agreement, Singtel will sponsor 40 SIM cards for 40 enhanced CHP sites located within Active Ageing Centres by the end of 2027. The deployment will use Singtel's 5G+ Priority service, which uses network slicing technology to allocate dedicated network resources for applic

IMDA expands AI skills push with plan to train 40,000 by 2029
SINGAPORE 05:51

IMDA expands AI skills push with plan to train 40,000 by 2029

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) plans to up-skill 40,000 technology professionals and final-year information and digital technologies students over the next three years as part of a wider effort to strengthen AI capabilities across the country's digital economy. The initiative, announced under the National AI Impact Programme, will expand the TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) programme through partnerships with industry organisations and training providers.

NEC develops AI-based technology to compress and enhance 3D digital twin data
JAPAN 05:50

NEC develops AI-based technology to compress and enhance 3D digital twin data

NEC has developed a technology that uses proprietary AI and Gaussian Splatting techniques to convert large-scale 3D point cloud data into lighter, high-definition 3D models intended for digital twin applications. The company said the technology enables large datasets representing urban roads, terrain and infrastructure assets to be viewed in real time on portable devices and standard personal computers. NEC said the development is aimed at supporting infrastructure operators, including municipalities, energ

Australia launches new Register or Radiocommunications Licences website
AUSTRALIA 05:49

Australia launches new Register or Radiocommunications Licences website

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a new Register of Radiocommunication Licences (RRL) website. The RRL website displays information about radiocommunications and broadcasting licences currently issued. The regulator said it was an important tool for existing and prospective licensees to examine the use and availability of radiofrequency spectrum in Australia. The new RRL website is designed for improved performance and provides users a more streamlined way of searching an

GLOBAL 00:53

The week in telecom: Lumen, NTT turn to data centre market to revive growth, Hutchison exits UK

Preparing telecom networks for the changing world of AI was a recurring theme last week, with global operators like Lumen and NTT working on a shift in their business to focus more on the networking needs of the future. Corning confirmed a big investment in optical capacity to support demanding clients like Nvidia, and the EU agreed to give everybody more time to prepare before its AI regulations kick in.

UNITED KINGDOM 8 MEI

Baroness Lane-Fox to lead London AI and Jobs Taskforce

Technology businesswomen Baroness Martha Lane-Fox has been appointed by London Mayor Sadiq Khan as Chair of the new London AI and Jobs Taskforce. The taskforce will include experts from business, government, trade unions, the AI industry and the skills sector to review the impact of AI on jobs in London; identify risks and opportunities for employers and Londoners; and provide recommendations and advice on boosting AI skills. 

UNITED STATES 8 MEI

Atos signs new cybersecurity, infrastructure services contract with CNA

Atos has signed a new multi-year cybersecurity and infrastructure services agreement with US commercial property and casualty insurance group CNA. This has a total value of up to around USD 500 million over the duration of the core contract, including potential contract extensions and extra services. 

CANADA 8 MEI

Telus reports Q1 results, announces retirement of CFO

Telus has reported consolidated operating revenues and other income of CAD 5 billion for Q1 2026, compared to CAD 5.01 billion a year earlier; with consolidated service revenue growth of 1 percent offset by lower mobile equipment and other revenue. The service revenue growth was driven by Telus Health; customer growth across mobile, consumer broadband, TV, security and automation; and higher residential broadband revenue per customer. 

UNITED STATES 8 MEI

TDS proposes full takeover of Array Digital Infrastructure

Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) has announced a proposal to acquire all the outstanding public shares it does not already own in Array Digital Infrastructure, by way of a merger. The all-stock deal proposes exchanging each Array common share not owned by TDS for 0.86 of TDS common share. The proposed transaction is designed to streamline corporate structure and boost capital flexibility to support long-term growth for TDS.

UNITED STATES 8 MEI

Lumen announces USD 1 billion senior notes offering

Lumen Technologies has announced plans for a USD 1 billion senior notes offering due 2037, issued through wholly-owned subsidiary Level 3 Financing. Some of the net proceeds will be used to buy Existing Group Tender Notes and cover related fees and expenses. The 7.500% Senior Notes were priced to investors at 100 percent of their aggregate principal amount and will mature on 15 February 2037. 

GERMANY 8 MEI

Telefonica Germany starts operating 5G site in Pouch ahead of Sputnik Spring Break festival

The 50 meter mast increases capacity for comprehensive and stable 5G and 4G coverage around the Mulde Reservoir recreation area, including the festival grounds on the Pouch peninsula. The Sputnik Spring Break festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year, and the new mast arrives just in time for this year's event from 22 to 25 May.

GERMANY 8 MEI

Bechtle records 8% revenue increase in Q1 on back of rising business volume

German IT services provider Bechtle said revenues increases by 7.6 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 to EUR 1.60 billion, on the back of rising business volume. Business volume climbed by 13.2 percent to EUR 2.2 billion. The increase in business volume was particularly strong in Europe, at 29.3 percent, while the other segments showed double-digit or high single-digit growth rates. EBIT jumped by 14 percent during the period to EUR 65.2 million. The operating cash flow in the first quarter o

UNITED STATES 8 MEI

Adara Technologies promotes Canadian sales VP to chief revenue officer

Alesio Cicchelli, vice president for Canadian sales and global operations at wholesale IPTV technology vendor Adara Technologies, has accepted a C-suite promotion to become chief revenue officer and vice president. Cicchelli has been in his current role since mid-2017 and has also served as Adara's senior director of operations previously.

GLOBAL 8 MEI

Teleste boosts Q1 profitability thanks to higher margins and broader product line-up

Teleste reported higher earnings in the three months to March, having benefited from efforts to shore up gross margins, streamline costs and diversify its product mix. Adjusted EBITDA measure lifted 12.8 percent year-on-year to EUR 3.1 million on margins of 9.5 percent. In the Networks unit, adjusted EBITDA margins rose 5 pp to 15.3 percent. Operating profit went up by 20.4 percent to EUR 1.8 million while net profit more than doubled to EUR 1.4 million. Teleste is sticking to its 2026 fiscal year targets,

NORWAY 8 MEI

Norway considers bolstering back-up power requirements for mobile networks

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom said the Ministry of Digitisation and Public Administration has commissioned it to look into introducing more stringent back-up power requirements for the mobile network. It expects to publish a final report on the matter in March 2027.

ITALY 8 MEI

TIM's Kena brand gives away 70GB in Mother's Day promo

Telecom Italia's low-cost brand Kena is marking Mother's Day on 10 May by offering customers a free 70GB data bundle at 5G speeds of up to 250 Mbps. Under the promo, customers have until 11 April to activate the bundle at no extra cost to be used up over a period of 72 hours via the My Kena application and customer area.

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