InterDigital signs IoT patent licence agreement with fintech company
GLOBAL 07:33

InterDigital signs IoT patent licence agreement with fintech company

InterDigital has signed a new IoT patent licensing agreement with an unnamed fintech company operating in the payments sector. According to the company, the agreement covers point-of-sale devices under InterDigital's patent portfolio relating to 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 technologies. The company did not disclose financial terms or identify the licensee.

Vi posts record quarterly profit following AGR dues reduction, customer base stabilizes
INDIA 07:32

Vi posts record quarterly profit following AGR dues reduction, customer base stabilizes

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) posted improvements in all its financial and operational metrics for its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, alongside a stabilization of its subscriber base. The company's balance sheet position also improved, following the resolution of its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) liabilities and a USD 500 million equity commitment from the Aditya Birla Group.

Italtel expands Rai network infrastructure deal
ITALY 07:28

Italtel expands Rai network infrastructure deal

Italian ICT firm Italtel said it has expanded its longstanding collaboration with public broadcaster Rai to include the management and maintenance of data and telephony infrastructure. Italtel is leading a temporary consortium to deliver the services, coordinating certified personnel from its own organisation and partner companies.

Telefonica places EUR 750 million bond
SPAIN 07:08

Telefonica places EUR 750 million bond

Telefonica said it has successfully issued a EUR 750 million senior bond maturing in November 2034, with an annual coupon of 4.3525 percent. The bond attracted orders exceeding EUR 2 billion euros, more than 2.5 times the expected size, enabling Telefonica to reduce the spread over the swap curve to 118 basis points from initial guidance of 145-150 basis points. International investors accounted for around 90 percent of demand.

SEA smartphone shipments drop 9% in Q1, average selling price hits record high of USD 349
SOUTH-EASTERN ASIA 07:06

SEA smartphone shipments drop 9% in Q1, average selling price hits record high of USD 349

Southeast Asia smartphone market shipments declined 9 percent in the first quarter of 2026, as vendors prioritize profitability over share, according to a report from Omdia. Southeast Asia's smartphone shipments totaled 21.6 million units in the first three months of this year. However, the report shows the standout metric was average selling price (ASP) rather than volume: the ASP reached a record high of USD 349 in the March quarter, which represents an increase of 19 percent year-on-year, as memory cost

Google updates AI subscriptions with new billing method, Spark assistant, email and creative tools
GLOBAL 07:01

Google updates AI subscriptions with new billing method, Spark assistant, email and creative tools

Google has updated its AI subscription plans with a new way of charging for AI prompts as well as a new tier at USD 100 per month. It's also adding new Gemini models and tools for creative applications and managing email to the AI subscriptions, plus access to YouTube Premium.

Sparkle, Entel Bolivia ink Peru-Brazil corridor MoU
BOLIVIA 06:55

Sparkle, Entel Bolivia ink Peru-Brazil corridor MoU

Italian international services provider Sparkle and Bolivia's largest telco Entel Bolivia have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly commercialise a new terrestrial route linking Peru and Brazil via Bolivia. The project is part of the South American Bi-Oceanic Corridor to meet regional data demand from sectors such as cloud gaming, streaming, financial services and AI applications via a low-latency alternative to existing submarine cables.

Apple Sports expands to more than 170 markets ahead of World Cup
GLOBAL 06:45

Apple Sports expands to more than 170 markets ahead of World Cup

Apple has expanded availability of its Apple Sports application to more than 170 countries and regions, adding over 90 new markets ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. The free iPhone application provides live sports scores, statistics and match information, and now includes additional World Cup-focused features intended to support tournament coverage beginning in June.

DataBank names Kevin Ooley as chief executive officer successor
UNITED STATES 06:40

DataBank names Kevin Ooley as chief executive officer successor

US data centre develop and operator DataBank has announced a leadership transition under which president and chief financial officer Kevin Ooley will become chief executive officer from 1 January 2027, succeeding Raul Martynek. The company said Martynek will transition to the role of executive chairman of the board while remaining chief executive officer until the end of 2026 to support the handover process. The succession plan was unanimously approved by the board following a search process. In his new rol

Google preps launch of Android XR smart glasses this autumn
GLOBAL 06:37

Google preps launch of Android XR smart glasses this autumn

Google confirmed new smart glasses running its Android XR software are coming to market later this year. At its Google I/O developer conference, the company previewed audio glasses that offer spoken help, powered by its Gemini AI. This "intelligent eyewear" is expected to launch this autumn in select markets.

Google expands AI partnership with Singapore government
SINGAPORE 06:34

Google expands AI partnership with Singapore government

Google has expanded its partnership with the ministry of digital development and information under a new national AI initiative focused on healthcare, education, scientific research and AI safety. The partnership involves multiple Singapore government agencies and ministries and forms part of Singapore's National AI Strategy.

NTT and IBM Japan begin testing on-prem AI Infrastructure using Spyre
JAPAN 06:20

NTT and IBM Japan begin testing on-prem AI Infrastructure using Spyre

NTT Integration and IBM Japan have begun a joint technical verification project for an enterprise AI infrastructure platform based on IBM's Spyre Accelerator for Power technology, with commercial service launch targeted for October 2026. According to the companies, the project represents the first technical deployment in Japan of the IBM Spyre Accelerator for Power, an AI accelerator designed for enterprise AI inference workloads with lower power consumption than conventional GPU-based systems.

SINGAPORE 06:15

Singtel's AI cloud platform supports research expansion at NTU Singapore

Singtel's Digital InfraCo unit is providing AI cloud services to Nanyang Technological University (NTU) through the RE:AI platform to support high-performance computing workloads across scientific research projects. According to the operator, 19 research teams at NTU Singapore are currently using the platform in a pilot programme covering areas including healthcare, urban sustainability, robotics and seismology.

NEPAL 06:10

Dish Home migrates Nepal Premier League to Ateme Titan Live platform on Akamai Cloud

Ateme has announced the successful migration of Dish Home Nepal's Nepal Premier League (NPL) to Ateme's Titan Live platform deployed on Akamai Cloud. The project was delivered in collaboration with Akamai. Dish Home migrated its infrastructure to Ateme's Titan Live video compression service, which is deployed directly onto Akamai Cloud.

SINGAPORE 06:03

StarHub to deploy Open RAN through NEC-NTT Docomo venture in Singapore - report

Singapore operator StarHub is set to deploy an Open RAN-based telecommunications network through a Japanese joint venture between NTT Docomo and NEC, according to Nikkei, citing company sources. The report said the venture, Orex Sai, is expected to sign a contract with StarHub valued initially at around JPY 3 billion (USD 18.8 million), with the project potentially expanding to around JPY 10 billion over time.

GLOBAL 06:03

Orange Cyberdefense joins 'Cosmos' international initiative against cyber crime

Orange Cyberdefense, which groups Orange's cybersecurity activities, has joined forces with the World Economic Forum to take a leading role in a new open‑source global initiative aimed at unmasking cyber criminals. Dubbed Cosmos, the collaboration is a knowledge system developed by the World Economic Forum‑hosted Cybercrime Atlas community. It integrates expert input and open‑source research to build insights into the cyber crime ecosystem, with the goal of disrupting hackers and mitigating the impact of th

JAPAN 06:01

BBIX and HISS launch OCF connectivity at Toyama data centre

SoftBank's IX subsidiary BBIX and Hokuden Information System Service (HISS) have opened an OCX Compute Fabric connection point at the HISS FIT-iDC Toyama Data Center in Japan's Toyama Prefecture and launched a related cloud deployment support service for regional customers. The companies said the connection point became operational on 12 May at the HISS FIT-iDC Toyama Data Center (PIT), enabling access to OCX Compute Fabric, a distributed cloud infrastructure service developed by BBIX and IDC Frontier.

JAPAN 05:59

NTT Docomo develops targeted TV advertising solution using d Point and viewing data

NTT Docomo has developed a marketing solution that combines its d Point Club membership data with programme viewing data from TV Tokyo to support targeted advertising across television streaming platforms. The solution, developed in collaboration with TV Tokyo, TV Tokyo Communications and D2C, is scheduled to launch on 1 July. It will support advertising planning and performance analysis for TV Tokyo catch-up programming distributed through platforms including TVer, Lemino and Net mo Teleto.

AUSTRALIA 05:57

Telstra increases prices on selected home and small business internet plans

Telstra will increase prices on selected home and small business internet plans from 1 July 2026, citing rising data demand, ongoing network investment requirements and higher wholesale charges from the National Broadband Network (NBN). Under the changes, some NBN home and small business plans will rise by between AUD 4 and AUD 5 per month. Telstra's Premium 5G internet plan will increase by AUD 10 per month, marking the first price rise for the service since its launch more than five years ago. The operato

JAPAN 05:56

Sky Perfect Jsat partners Astroscale on satellite servicing technologies

Japan's Sky Perfect Jsat and Astroscale have entered into a capital and business partnership focused on developing on-orbit satellite servicing capabilities and expanding commercial space infrastructure services. The companies said the partnership will centre on "on-orbit services", including satellite inspection, repair and life-extension technologies led by Astroscale, alongside joint development of new space-related businesses.

AUSTRALIA 05:54

ACMA proceeds with AUD 7.32 bln spectrum renewal pricing despite operator objections

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has confirmed pricing for major spectrum licence renewals despite sustained objections from mobile operators, setting the total market value of the licences at AUD 7.32 billion. The regulator said the licences, which support fixed wireless broadband services and more than 30 million mobile connections across Australia, are held by Telstra, Optus, TPG Telecom and NBN Co.

JAPAN 05:51

Datasection signs funding arrangement for AI infrastructure across Japan, Australia and Thailand

Japanese neocloud provider Datasection said it has entered into an exclusive arrangement agreement with a global investment company managing USD 100 billion in assets to support financing for GPU server acquisitions linked to its AI infrastructure expansion plans. The name of the investment firm has not been disclosed, citing confidentiality obligations.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:48

Naver invests in AI startup developing user behaviour prediction models

South Korean internet giant Naver's venture investment arm Naver D2SF has invested in Clone Labs, a startup developing AI technology designed to predict user intent and automate interactions with AI agents. Clone Labs is building what it describes as a "User Model", which records and analyses users' computer and AI agent usage patterns in real time to predict and execute subsequent actions. According to the company, the technology is intended to reduce the level of user intervention required when working wi

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:46

LG Uplus signs brand ambassador partnership with BoyNextDoor

LG Uplus has signed a brand ambassador partnership with K-pop group BoyNextDoor as part of a new marketing campaign linked to the group's latest music release. The campaign coincides with the release of BoyNextDoor's pre-release track "Knock Knock Knock" from its first full-length album. LG Uplus said the campaign will use album intellectual property and music video assets across digital advertising, outdoor media, retail stores, the U+one application and social media platforms.

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