E& offers exclusive home internet deals to Aldar property residents
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 08:14

E& offers exclusive home internet deals to Aldar property residents

E& UAE and Aldar have announced a partnership to provide exclusive home fibre connectivity offers for Aldar property development residents in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. In the first phase, Aldar residents will receive special discounts on selected home plans, making reliable broadband and television entertainment more accessible. This marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration, with a second phase due to offer "Smart Living" services such as advanced home automation. Residents can view the available plans a

Beeline Business adds roaming bundles to mobile app
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:08

Beeline Business adds roaming bundles to mobile app

Russian operator Beeline said that its Beeline Business customers can now activate roaming packages on the customer service mobile application. Information about the packages is available in the app, including daily, 15-day and 30-day packages.

Montenegro achieves 88% territorial coverage with 5G
MONTENEGRO 08:06

Montenegro achieves 88% territorial coverage with 5G

Montenegro had over 88 percent of its territory and all major roads covered with 5G networks as of the end of 2025, according to a government progress report on 5G development. The coverage was in line with targets, but more needs to be done to develop digital services leveraging 5G technology, the report found. Out of 17 activities in the action plan for 2025 and 2026, many were only partially implemented or not at all, according to Investitor.ne.

Globe Telecom launches Starlink satellite to mobile service in Philippines
PHILIPPINES 07:49

Globe Telecom launches Starlink satellite to mobile service in Philippines

Globe Telecom has launched Starlink's satellite-to-mobile service in the Philippines. This service addresses the connectivity challenges posed by the country's archipelagic geography of over 7,000 islands and its frequent exposure to natural disasters, Globe said. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) recently approved the nationwide commercial operation of the service, which enables voice, video, app-based messaging, and SMS. This regulatory approval aligns with the Philippine government's initi

South African telecom firms agree voluntary framework to tighten RICA compliance
SOUTH AFRICA 07:44

South African telecom firms agree voluntary framework to tighten RICA compliance

Major mobile operators have agreed a unified framework to tighten SIM card registration, and have submitted proposals to reform the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act (RICA), TechCentral reported. The Association of Comms & Technology (ACT), which includes Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, Cell C, Rain and Liquid Intelligent Technologies, aims to curb fraudulent sign-ups that are driving broader criminal activity.

Yettel Hungary unveils summer roaming deals
HUNGARY 07:35

Yettel Hungary unveils summer roaming deals

Yettel Hungary is introducing new roaming options. For popular European destinations outside the EU tariff zone 1, like Albania, Turkey and Montenegro, it offers the Travelling Net+Hang Balkan ticket with 10 GB of data, available for both personal and business use during the summer. A smaller 2 GB three-day Balkan ticket is also available for shorter trips.

Court halts Oi's sale of V.tal stake to BTG Pactual
BRAZIL 07:34

Court halts Oi's sale of V.tal stake to BTG Pactual

Brazilian telecom operator Oi, which is undergoing a judicial reorganisation, announced that a judge from the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice issued orders suspending the approval of the BRL 4.5 billion sale of its stake in fibre operator V.tal. These orders came in response to appeals filed by creditors UMB Bank, SC Lowy Primary Investments and certain PIMCO Funds.

Airtel Kenya appoints managing director from Airtel Congo
KENYA 07:33

Airtel Kenya appoints managing director from Airtel Congo

Airtel Kenya has appointed Djibril Tobe as its new managing director, succeeding Ashish Malhotra, who moves to the role of CEO of Indus Towers Africa. Tobe has over 20 years of experience in the telecom, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and consulting sectors. He has worked in several African markets and has a record of driving business transformation and accelerating commercial growth.

A1 Belarus upgrades smart TV app
BELARUS 07:32

A1 Belarus upgrades smart TV app

A1 Belarus has upgraded its TV application Voka for smart TVs based on webOS and Tizen platforms. Navigation and management efficiency of the application has been improved, resulting in faster performance according to tests on webOS 4.10-powered devices. The operator recommends to use devices powered by versions Tizen 3.0 and higher or webOS 4.0 and higher for optimal performance of the application. 

Broadband only telecom service to grow in Macau in May
MACAU 07:31

Broadband only telecom service to grow in Macau in May

The mobile sector in Macau saw a continued decline in May, with active lines dropping from 1.44 million in April to 1.43 million in May 2026, as reported by the regulator CTT. Postpaid 5G remained the dominant service, serving 923,975 users, followed by prepaid 5G with 267,036 subscribers. LTE services made up the rest, with 164,860 postpaid and 83,573 prepaid users.

Fibertime launches gigabit fibre in Johannesburg township at ZAR 5 per day
SOUTH AFRICA 07:27

Fibertime launches gigabit fibre in Johannesburg township at ZAR 5 per day

South Africa's Fibertime founder Alan Knott-Craig said that the network provider successfully tested 1Gbps broadband in Alexandra, Johannesburg. The uncapped and unshaped service operates at 1,000 Mbps thanks to the company's collaboration with Nokia. It comes with entry-level pricing of ZAR 5 per day or ZAR 120 per month, limited to a single user on one connected device. For households or groups requiring more access, the company offers plans that support up to five simultaneous devices for ZAR 15 per day

Digital Realty increases stake in Virginia hyperscale sites for USD 3.5 bln
UNITED STATES 07:16

Digital Realty increases stake in Virginia hyperscale sites for USD 3.5 bln

Digital Realty has agreed to increase its stake in three data centres in Virginia in a deal with Blackstone. The fully leased centres have total capacity of 288 MW. Digital Reality will pay USD 3.5 billion for a 64 percent equity interest, including USD 1.2 billion cash and the rest in its own shares.

SRI LANKA 07:07

SLT-Mobitel, government launch Lankakonect app for overseas Sri Lankans

SLT‑Mobitel, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism, has launched the 'Lankakonect' mobile application. The app is designed to serve as a complaint management platform for Sri Lankans living and working abroad. SLT also reports that the Lankakonect app enables users to raise and track grievances with relevant authorities.

EGYPT 07:03

Banque Misr joins Engez by Vodafone Business platform

Vodafone Business Egypt and Banque Misr have signed a partnership to provide entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with services. The Engez by Vodafone Business platform will offer Banque Misr's banking services so entrepreneurs can access financial as well as digital services in a single location.

NAMIBIA 06:58

Telecom Namibia appoints Perny as acting CEO

Telecom Namibia appointed Armando Perny as its acting chief executive officer effective 1 July for a month. Perny, who previously served as the company's chief marketing officer and has over two decades of executive experience within the organisation, succeeds Stanley Shanapinda, who recently resigned. Perny's leadership will ensure continuity and stability while the board undertakes the search for a substantive CEO. The board said it has full confidence in his ability to guide the organization during this

GLOBAL 06:52

WhatsApp opens reservations for first user names

WhatsApp is introducing user names, for people who don't want their phone number and real name linked. User names will launch later this year, and reservations are already open in the settings menu on the app. The move is expected to help increase privacy, with the personal phone number no longer displayed for people employing a user name. 

BANGLADESH 06:39

Bangladesh adds nearly 2.7 million internet subscribers in May

Bangladesh added 1 million mobile subscribers in May this year, according to a report from Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC). Bangladesh ended May with 188.60 million mobile customers, up from 187.07 million in the previous month and 187.61 in May 2025.

AUSTRALIA 06:22

Vocus unveils AUD 500 mln Sydney-Melbourne fibre project

Australian operator Vocus has announced plans to build what it says is the country's first ducted long-haul fibre route between Sydney and Melbourne as the initial project under its new Australian Digital Infrastructure Platform (ADIP). The operator said the route will be capable of supporting up to 6,912 fibre cores (3,456 fibre pairs) and is scheduled to enter service in 2029. Vocus said the project represents an investment of approximately AUD 500 million and is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs.

JAPAN 06:18

NTT to launch Osaka-area data centre interconnection service

NTT SmartConnect, the NTT Group's western Japan data centre and interconnection operator, will launch a new data centre interconnection (DCI) service in the Osaka metropolitan area on 1 January 2027, expanding connectivity between its own data centres and third-party facilities. The operator said the new service will complement its existing inter-data centre cabling services in central Osaka by providing high-quality optical fibre connections between multiple data centres in central Osaka and the Saito area

JAPAN 05:55

Equinix, NTT and Sakura Internet plan IOWN APN trial linking Tokyo and Hokkaido

Equinix Japan, NTT East and Sakura Internet plan to begin a proof of concept in the second half of 2026 using the IOWN All-Photonics Network (APN) to connect Sakura Internet's Ishikari Data Center in Hokkaido with an Equinix facility in Tokyo. The companies said the trial will evaluate the use of low-latency, high-capacity optical networking for distributed computing and AI workloads. The project will use NTT East's All-Photonics Connect powered by IOWN service to link the two sites and assess operational p

GLOBAL 05:53

Chinese smartphone makers cut 2026 shipment targets amid supply shortages - report

Chinese smartphone manufacturers including Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo have again reduced their handset shipment targets for 2026 as component shortages and rising costs continue to disrupt the market, according to Nikkei, citing industry sources. Xiaomi has lowered its internal shipment forecast to around 95 million smartphones, down from an earlier target of 135 million units and well below the 170 million devices it shipped in 2025. Industry sources said the company attributed the latest reduction to severe co

AUSTRALIA 05:50

ACCC takes Amazon to court over Prime Video advertising changes

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched Federal Court proceedings against Amazon Commercial Services, alleging the company breached the Australian Consumer Law by including unfair contract terms in its Amazon Prime subscription agreements and later relying on those terms to introduce advertising to Prime Video. The regulator alleges that between November 2023 and August 2025, Amazon's contracts with more than one million annual Prime subscribers contained five unfair terms tha

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:48

SKT expands A-dot AI assistant with call handling and task management features

SK Telecom (SKT) has expanded the AI agent capabilities of its A. (A-dot) assistant, adding features that allow the application to manage customer service call queues, summarise text messages and generate task lists based on calls and messages. The new Agent Call feature supports calls to businesses listed in the A-dot business contacts directory, including customer service centres. Before a call is placed, the application displays an indication of expected call congestion based on call volumes over the pre

AUSTRALIA 05:46

New Australian telecoms transparency rules take effect

New telecommunications transparency rules introduced by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) have come into force, requiring mobile network operators to publish standardised mobile coverage maps and public registers of resolved network outages. Under the new requirements, operators must publish 4G and 5G coverage maps using four standard categories: good, moderate, basic and no coverage. The maps must include plain English explanations of each coverage level and be updated at least every

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