Bouygues Telecom expands adoption of Axon network optimisation tools
FRANCE 07:20

Bouygues Telecom expands adoption of Axon network optimisation tools

Bouygues Telecom announced an expansion of its partnership with Axon Networks to strengthen service assurance across its fixed broadband network, extending coverage to both DSL and PON environments via the Expresse platform, part of Axon Maestro. The French operator is replacing its legacy SNMP-based monitoring systems with an AI-driven platform designed to deliver real-time visibility across increasingly complex, multi-vendor infrastructure.

Seven operators submit bids on Brazil's fourth reverse auction
BRAZIL 07:13

Seven operators submit bids on Brazil's fourth reverse auction

A fourth reverse auction, jointly organized by Brazil's Ministry of Communications, Anatel and Seja Digital, aims to bring internet coverage to approximately 100,000 people across 112 locations in 17 different states. Seven operators submitted bids for this initiative, which plans to allocate BRL 20 million to accelerate the installation of base radio stations, the government announced. These installations will bring 5G coverage to areas that were originally slated to receive it much later, between 2028 and

OpenAI expands in cybersecurity market with Daybreak partner programme
GLOBAL 07:08

OpenAI expands in cybersecurity market with Daybreak partner programme

OpenAI is expanding in the cybersecurity market with a new partner programme and upgraded GPT model to track bugs and vulnerabilities. GPT‑5.5‑Cyber is available to a limited group of "trusted defenders" to start, while the Codex Security plugin has been updated to help streamline the process of logging and patching security risks. The Daybreak Cyber Partner Program will work with other security vendors to expand access to the OpenAI cybersecurity tools in their products and services.

Microsoft plans 2 GW Texas data centre campus to support AI demand
UNITED STATES 07:06

Microsoft plans 2 GW Texas data centre campus to support AI demand

Microsoft has announced plans to build a new data centre campus in Pecos, Texas, that will add approximately 2 GW of capacity to its global infrastructure footprint. The company said the multi-billion-dollar project will be developed over the next five to seven years and is expected to support more than 6,000 construction jobs at peak build-out, alongside several hundred permanent operational roles once the campus is fully operational. The company said the site will incorporate dedicated on-site power gener

KDDI, Nvidia, Keysight and Samsung to develop digital twin RAN platform for 6G
JAPAN 07:00

KDDI, Nvidia, Keysight and Samsung to develop digital twin RAN platform for 6G

KDDI and KDDI Research have launched a joint initiative with Nvidia, Keysight Technologies and Samsung Research America to develop a high-fidelity digital twin radio access network (RAN) platform designed to support AI-driven network optimisation and automation in future 6G networks. The companies will work to create a virtual replica of a mobile network that can be used to train, test and validate AI models without affecting live network operations. 

Singtel raises SGD 1bln from Gulf Development stake sale
SINGAPORE 06:53

Singtel raises SGD 1bln from Gulf Development stake sale

Singtel has sold a 2.8 percent stake in Thailand's Gulf Development for approximately SGD 1 billion, advancing its capital recycling programme and bringing total proceeds raised under its Singtel28 strategy to SGD 6.8 billion. The transaction was completed through a private placement to institutional investors and generated cumulative equity gains of around SGD 140 million for the group. Following the sale, Singtel will retain a 4.95 percent stake in Gulf Development, valued at approximately SGD 1.8 billion

Pepephone hikes data on premium plans at no extra cost
SPAIN 06:51

Pepephone hikes data on premium plans at no extra cost

MasOrange brand Pepephone has continued with its longstanding policy of regularly improving the conditions of its plans by announcing a substantial increase in bundled data to several premium plans at no extra cost. The revamp means Pepephone's EUR 20 a month plan now comes with 300GB of data (up from 150GB).

Meta hires Indian fintech Cred's founder as new WhatsApp global head
INDIA 06:46

Meta hires Indian fintech Cred's founder as new WhatsApp global head

Meta is investing in the Indian fintech Cred as part of a IND 85.5 billion (USD 900 million) series H funding round by the company. In addition to the minority stake, Meta has hired Cred founder CEO Kunal Shah as the new global CEO of Whats App.

NTT Docomo, NEC and 1Finity selected for Japan 6G research programme
JAPAN 06:45

NTT Docomo, NEC and 1Finity selected for Japan 6G research programme

NTT Docomo, NEC and 1Finity have been selected to participate in a Japanese government-funded research programme aimed at developing technologies for 6G mobile networks in the 2030s. The project, titled "Research and Development of Mobile Communication Networks Enabling Cross-Band Frequency Utilisation", was selected under the ministry of internal affairs and communications' new research and development for the expansion of radio resources initiative. NTT, Fujitsu, NTT Docomo, NEC and 1Finity will jointly c

South Korean broadcasters record third consecutive year of revenue decline
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:38

South Korean broadcasters record third consecutive year of revenue decline

Revenue across South Korea's broadcasting sector fell for a third consecutive year in 2025, declining 0.8 percent year-on-year to KRW 18.65 trillion, as advertising revenue continued to weaken across most segments of the market. The figures, published by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), cover 371 broadcasting operators including terrestrial broadcasters, pay TV providers and programme providers. Total broadcasting advertising revenue fell 12.3 percent to KRW 2.01 trillion, with declines recorded a

KT M Mobile launches ChatGPT-based tariff recommendation service
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:35

KT M Mobile launches ChatGPT-based tariff recommendation service

KT M Mobile, the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) majority owned by Korea Telecom (KT), has launched a conversational AI service that recommends mobile tariffs based on customer requirements and usage patterns. The new service, available through KT M Mobile's direct online sales channel, uses ChatGPT to help users identify suitable mobile plans through natural language interactions. The company said the service is available to both existing subscribers and non-customers.

Korea launches KRW 200 bln New Space Fund as AI satellite programme begins
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:33

Korea launches KRW 200 bln New Space Fund as AI satellite programme begins

The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has outlined new measures to support the country's space industry and launched an initiative to deploy AI-enabled satellite information services in partnership with local governments and private companies. At the second meeting of its public-private aerospace industry council in Seoul, KASA met with 28 companies spanning aircraft manufacturing, satellites, launch vehicles and emerging space technologies to discuss industry development priorities. The agency said it

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:31

KT extends cancellation fee refund deadline for data breach-impacted customers

Korea Telecom (KT) has extended the deadline for eligible customers to apply for refunds of mobile service cancellation fees following the unauthorised micropayment and data breach incidents that affected the operator last year, according to Newsis, citing company sources. Customers who have not yet completed the refund process now have until 10pm on 30 November 2026 to submit an application. The measure applies to subscribers who were KT customers as of 31 August 2025 and who cancelled their service by 13

JAPAN 06:29

NTT West says Flet's Hikari 10 Gbps service covers more than 80% of western Japan

NTT West has announced that the coverage area of its Flet's Hikari Cross fibre broadband service now exceeds 80 percent of western Japan following the latest expansion of service availability on 22 June 2026. Flet's Hikari Cross is the operator's FTTH access service offering maximum theoretical upload and download speeds of approximately 10 Gbps. NTT West said the milestone was reached after its most recent network expansion across its service footprint.

JAPAN 06:27

KDDI Business ID gains single sign-on integration with Hennge One

KDDI's enterprise identity management platform, KDDI Business ID, has been integrated with the Hennge One cloud security service, enabling single sign-on (SSO) between the two platforms. The integration allows Hennge One users to access KDDI Business ID through SSO, extending Hennge One's identity management capabilities to services connected via the KDDI Business ID platform. KDDI Business ID is designed to provide centralised identity and access management for KDDI services and third-party cloud applicati

JAPAN 06:26

NTT Group launches Dream Kids 2026 ICT education programme

The NTT Group has launched NTT Dream Kids 2026, a free educational programme designed to teach children about ICT and telecommunications through online and in-person activities. The initiative, which is organised by NTT, NTT Docomo, NTT Docomo Business, NTT Docomo Solutions, NTT Data, NTT East, NTT West, NTT Urban Solutions and NTT Anode Energy, began on 22 June and will run until 31 October 2026. The programme is aimed primarily at primary school-aged children and focuses on communications technology, digi

JAPAN 06:24

KDDI launches eSIM data top-up cards through Yahoo! Shopping

KDDI, Okinawa Cellular and KDDI Digital Life have begun selling povo data eSIM top-up cards, branded as "Giga Charge Cards", through Yahoo! Shopping in Japan from 23 June 2026. The cards allow customers to add data allowances to the povo mobile service without purchasing directly through the povo application. Payments can be made using methods supported by Yahoo! Shopping, including credit cards and PayPay, according to the companies.

JAPAN 06:22

Japanese broadcasters complete 5G network slicing trial using long-distance transport

Media Links, Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS), Seiko Solutions and TBS Television have completed a trial using carrier 5G technology to transport broadcast transport stream (TS) and Precision Time Protocol (PTP) signals between Osaka and the Tokyo area. The companies said the trial was the first in Japan to demonstrate long-distance transmission of broadcast TS and PTP signals using carrier 5G connectivity.

JAPAN 06:20

KDDI and NTT Docomo to trial shared millimetre-wave repeater in Tokyo

KDDI and NTT Docomo have developed a shared millimetre-wave repeater designed to extend 5G coverage more efficiently and plan to begin field testing the technology in Tokyo's Ueno Park this summer. Developed in collaboration with Kyocera, the repeater can simultaneously relay millimetre-wave signals from both operators' networks using a single unit. The companies said the approach is intended to reduce the infrastructure required to expand millimetre-wave coverage compared with deploying separate repeaters

GLOBAL 06:17

NTT Data launches AI agent service for consumer goods product planning

NTT Data has launched an AI agent service aimed at accelerating early-stage product planning processes for food, beverage and consumer goods companies, with global availability scheduled from July 2026. The operator said the service is designed to support activities including idea generation, internal reviews and product concept development, which can traditionally take several months. The platform enables product concepts to be generated and structured in minutes for internal evaluation and decision-making

SINGAPORE 06:15

M1 adds device repair and replacement cover to selected mobile plans

Singapore operator M1 has updated its Bespoke Flexi mobile plans to include device protection services, becoming the first operator in the country to bundle repair and replacement coverage within selected mobile subscriptions, according to the company. The enhanced plans, available from SGD 46.95 per month, include data allowances of 800 GB, 1 TB or 10 TB and incorporate M1's FoneCare+ Pro service at no additional monthly charge on eligible tiers.

PHILIPPINES 06:15

ETPI joins NetIX's Global Internet Exchange

NetIX has announced that Eastern Telecommunications Philippines (ETPI) has joined its Global Internet Exchange (GIX), to  expand its reach across Europe and beyond. As a new member, ETPI will have access to the GIX platform from Equinix Singapore's SG1 facility. The initial deployment is provisioned at 10G, with plans to scale this capacity as traffic demands grow, and routing optimisation opportunities are identified. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:13

Korean streaming user base rises 4% as Netflix retains lead

The combined monthly active user base of major over-the-top (OTT) video streaming applications in South Korea reached 22.09 million in May 2026, up 4 percent from 21.24 million a year earlier, according to data released by market intelligence firm Wiseapp Retail. The company said streaming usage has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 5.7 percent over the past three years. The findings are based on statistical estimates derived from a panel of South Korean smartphone users, covering an estimated popul

AUSTRALIA 06:11

Centuria raises AUD 300 mln to expand AI factory pipeline

Centuria Capital Group has launched a fully underwritten AUD 300 million equity raising to support the expansion of its AI factory business through neocloud provider ResetData and progress a pipeline of future data centre developments. The raising comprises a AUD 200 million institutional placement and a AUD 100 million accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer. Centuria said the proceeds would help accelerate existing and planned AI factory deployments, support customer onboarding and advance a pipeli

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