CoopVoce ups Digital Evo 100 plan data to 170GB
ITALY 07:23

CoopVoce ups Digital Evo 100 plan data to 170GB

The MVNO of Italian supermarket chain Coop has increased the data offered under its recently-launched CoopVoce Digital Evo plan to 170GB for under EUR 6 a month. The prepay tariff comes with 100GB plus a bonus 70GB for EUR 5.90 a month for those who sign up by 27 May.

Orange Jordan launches TV bundles in Heroes campaign
JORDAN 07:21

Orange Jordan launches TV bundles in Heroes campaign

Orange Jordan launched its Heroes Campaign, introducing promotional offers running through July. The campaign includes special sports packages for home fibre and 5G services, designed to provide the best internet experience for fans to enjoy the 2026 World Cup via the streaming platform TOD by BeIN. For JOD 26 per month, the Sports Fibre Package delivers 500 Mbps speed, a fibre box, a 50GB mobile line, and a Wi-Fi 6 extender. Customers can also add a 55-inch Samsung Smart TV via the Orange Takseet programme

Presight to work with Montenegro on AI-enabled national infrastructure
MONTENEGRO 07:18

Presight to work with Montenegro on AI-enabled national infrastructure

G42 subsidiary Presight has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the ministry of the interior of Montenegro to support the country's national digital transformation. The MOU establishes a strategic long-term framework between Presight and the Government of Montenegro to design and deploy an integrated, AI-enabled platform spanning cities and intercity infrastructure. The platform will unify real-time data across traffic, public safety, environmental monitoring and emergency response systems into

OXG picks Exfo to automate network monitoring and analysis
GERMANY 07:15

OXG picks Exfo to automate network monitoring and analysis

OXG Glasfaser, the fibre network JV between Vodafone Germany and Altice, has picked EXFO, a developer of solutions for networks monitoring and analysis, to integrate Remote Fiber Testing & Monitoring (RFTM) into its operational and monitoring processes. This enables OXG to detect issues across the entire infrastructure. RFTM will reduce network downtime and strengthen overall service reliability. Through the EXFO's RFTM platform, OXG is laying the basis to automate monitoring processes of its fibre‑optic ne

TIM to hike price of more landline plans by up to EUR 3/mth from July
ITALY 07:11

TIM to hike price of more landline plans by up to EUR 3/mth from July

Telecom Italia (TIM) has announced on its website that further existing landline plans will be subject to price increases of EUR 2 to EUR 2.99 a month (including VAT) starting 01 July. The company attributed the increase to "economic needs arising from the need to sustain the investments connected to the increase in data traffic".

Mobilezone takeover, IPTV growth lift Freenet revenues in Q1
GERMANY 07:09

Mobilezone takeover, IPTV growth lift Freenet revenues in Q1

Freenet said its revenues increased by 26.1 percent year-on-year in Q1 2026 to EUR 761.9 million, driven by the acquisition of Mobilezone and more IPTV customers. Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 3.6 percent during the period to EUR 122 million, while adjusted free cash flow went up by 10 percent year-on-year in Q1 to EUR 85.7 milllion.

Zain Bahrain adds voice AI agents to OneCX portfolio
BAHRAIN 07:02

Zain Bahrain adds voice AI agents to OneCX portfolio

Zain Bahrain has launched Smart Voice AI-powered agents as part of its customer experience portfolio OneCX. Developed in partnership with Voysera, a provider of AI-voice cloud contact centres tailored for the MENA region, this solution is designed to optimize customer service, transform business engagements, and elevate operational performance. Purpose-built for the MENA region, these AI-powered voice agents utilize intelligent call routing, AI automation, and instant insights to help enterprises productive

Kenya directs X to set up local physical office
KENYA 06:59

Kenya directs X to set up local physical office

The Kenyan government has issued a three-month ultimatum to X, formerly Twitter, to establish a physical office in the country or face a potential operational ban, Eastleigh Voice reported. Appearing before the Senate, ICT cabinet secretary William Kabogo revealed that the directive is part of a broader regulatory push targeting global platforms, including TikTok and Facebook, to ensure compliance with local legal frameworks. The policy shift aims to improve accountability, eliminate online abuse, and safeg

Intersec deploys cell broadcast system for Kuwait
KUWAIT 06:55

Intersec deploys cell broadcast system for Kuwait

Intersec said it deployed Kuwait's national public warning system in less than ten days, directly addressing the country's pressing security requirements amidst the geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Selected by the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) and local telecom providers, Intersec executed an express rollout of a nationwide alerting system across Kuwait's three mobile network operators - Zain, Ooredoo, and STC. The Cell Broadcast infrastructure empowers public

Italy's FiberCop secures EUR 1 bln EIB loan
ITALY 06:54

Italy's FiberCop secures EUR 1 bln EIB loan

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved financing of up to EUR 1 billion to help Italian wholesale operator FiberCop continue expanding and upgrading the country's ultrafast broadband network. An initial EUR 500 million tranche was signed in Rome, backed by a guarantee from the European Union's InvestEU programme, through which the EIB Group has already invested more than EUR 6 billion in Italy.

Tokyo seeks promoters for next-generation communications startup programme
JAPAN 06:33

Tokyo seeks promoters for next-generation communications startup programme

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has opened applications for companies to act as development promoters under its Tokyo NEXT 5G Boosters Project, which supports startups developing products and services using 5G and next-generation communications technologies including Beyond 5G. The programme, launched in fiscal 2023, is aimed at supporting startups pursuing commercial deployment of products and services based on advanced communications technologies while increasing corporate value.

KDDI and Rakuten Mobile selected for NEDO post-5G energy project
JAPAN 06:27

KDDI and Rakuten Mobile selected for NEDO post-5G energy project

KDDI and Rakuten Mobile said they have been selected for a Japanese government-backed NEDO research and development programme focused on optimising virtualised base stations and computing infrastructure to reduce power consumption in telecom networks and data centres. The companies said the project forms part of NEDO's post-5G information and communications systems development programme and will target simultaneous optimisation of virtualised radio access networks (vRAN) and computing platforms.

GLOBAL 05:38

DRAM prices surge 70-83% in Q2 2026, deepening smartphone industry squeeze

Mobile DRAM contract prices are set to surge sharply again in the second quarter of 2026, extending a multi-quarter cost crisis that is already forcing smartphone vendors to cut production targets and rethink memory strategies across their entire product ranges, according to market research firm TrendForce. Average selling prices for LPDDR4X mobile DRAM are projected to jump by at least 70-75 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, while LPDDR5X pricing is expected to surge by 78-83 percent. 

JAPAN 05:36

KDDI integrates spam call and message blocking into Ponta Pass iOS app

KDDI has added spam message and call blocking capabilities directly into the iOS version of its Ponta Pass subscription app as part of efforts to strengthen fraud prevention services. The feature uses a database provided by Tobila Systems to identify and warn users about nuisance calls and messages. Incoming calls from public institutions and businesses can also display caller identification information based on yellow pages data.

JAPAN 05:34

NTT Docomo to end mopera U standard plan and raise simple plan pricing

NTT Docomo will end its mopera U U Standard Plan mobile ISP service on 14 December 2026 as the operator adjusts its legacy internet and email offerings. The operator said new applications for the U Standard Plan, associated email virus checking services, additional email address options and the B Flet's/Flet's Hikari Next course would close on 30 September 2026.

KIRIBATI 05:31

NEC completes East Micronesia cable system linking Pacific island nations

NEC Corporation has completed construction of the East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), a submarine cable network linking the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati and Nauru. The approximately 2,250km cable connects Tarawa in Kiribati, Nauru Island, Kosrae in the Federated States of Micronesia and Pohnpei. The system has been handed over to Federated States of Micronesia Telecommunications Cable Corporation, Bwebweriki Net Limited in Kiribati and Cenpac Corporation in Nauru.

JAPAN 05:29

NTT demonstrates low-latency remote drone control over private 5G network

NTT, NTT-ME and NTT e-Drone Technology have demonstrated a remote drone operation system designed to reduce delay variation in wireless network segments and improve video stability for remote control applications. The operator said the trial used private 5G and Flet's VPN connectivity to establish a remote drone operation environment between Minamisoma City and Koriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture, approximately 60 km apart.

MALAYSIA 05:27

NextDC launches first overseas data centre with Kuala Lumpur AI facility

Australian-based data centre developer and operator NextDC has launched its first international data centre with the opening of the KL1 Kuala Lumpur facility in Malaysia. The company said the facility represents a long-term investment of AUD 1 billion and has been designed to deliver 65 MW of IT capacity. Located in Malaysia's Klang Valley region, the site has been built using Tier IV design standards and is intended to become the first Uptime Institute Tier IV-certified data centre in Peninsular Malaysia.

JAPAN 05:25

Rakuten Mobile reports first quarterly operating profit since entering mobile market

Rakuten Group reported its first quarterly operating profit, both non-GAAP and on an IFRS basis, since launching its mobile network in Japan. Rakuten Mobile continued to report non-GAAP operating losses, though it recorded its first-ever EBITDA profit for the first quarter.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:23

SKT and South Korea's defence ministry partner on sovereign AI

SK Telecom (SKT) has signed an MoU with South Korea's Ministry of National Defense to develop and deploy defence-specific AI models based on the country's domestic AI foundation model initiative. The agreement marks the first application of South Korea's national AI foundation model programme in the defence sector, according to the company. SKT said the partnership will focus on developing and validating AI models for defence administration, using the operator's large language model development capabilities

NEW ZEALAND 05:22

New Zealand reviews submarine cable resilience in wake of exercise

New Zealand's Ministry of Transport has released a progress report to associate transport minister James Meager on efforts to strengthen the resilience and security of the country's critical underwater infrastructure (CUI), including submarine telecommunications cables and the Cook Strait power cable. The report outlines implementation of 10 no-cost, low-effort options directed by the minister following an earlier review. Eight of the ten initiatives are either complete or progressing on schedule, with two

GLOBAL 05:17

NEC completes acquisition of CSG Systems with Netcracker to lead integration

NEC has completed its acquisition of CSG Systems International, with subsidiary Netcracker Technology taking responsibility for operations and integration of the combined business. The companies said the transaction combines Netcracker's digital business support systems, operations support systems and AI-driven automation portfolio with CSG's software capabilities in customer engagement, payments and business support systems for telecommunications, broadband and digital service providers.

SINGAPORE 05:15

NetLink NBN Trust reports higher annual revenue but costs weigh on profit

Singapore wholesale broadband access provider NetLink NBN Trust reported revenue of SGD 413.4 million for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 (up 1.6% YoY), driven mainly by higher ancillary project revenue and an increase in completed work orders. The company said EBITDA declined 1.8 percent to SGD 282.9 million as higher operating expenses more than offset revenue growth. EBITDA margin fell to 68.4 percent from 70.8 percent a year earlier.

SINGAPORE 05:13

TeleChoice reports higher Q1 revenue and profit on growth in telecom and ICT

Singapore-based operator TeleChoice International reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of SGD 146.86 million (up 31% YoY), while profit before tax increased 78 percent to SGD 2.32 million. The operator said all three operating divisions contributed to the increase in revenue and profit during the quarter ended 31 March 2026.

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