Open Fiber expands FTTH to over 61,000 premises in Veneto
ITALY 07:23

Open Fiber expands FTTH to over 61,000 premises in Veneto

Italian wholesale-only operator Open Fiber has finalised the cabling of its FTTH infrastructure in nearly two dozen new localities in the northeastern Veneto region. A total of 61,000 homes, commercial premises and offices across 23 localities in the in the provinces of Verona and Vicenza have been connected to the fibre network, allowing residents and businesses to access the internet at speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps via operator partners.

Swedish tech research university KTH joins Telia-Brookfield sovereign AI partnership
SWEDEN 07:21

Swedish tech research university KTH joins Telia-Brookfield sovereign AI partnership

Telia Company has announced memorandum of understanding with Sweden's Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Brookfield to form a partnership to develop sovereign artificial intelligence services and applications. Telia and Brookfield had already declared a sovereign AI tie-up in March this year. They will now leverage KTH's position at the centre of Sweden's innovation ecosystem.

Roku shares jump 20% after reports of possible company sale
UNITED STATES 07:20

Roku shares jump 20% after reports of possible company sale

Roku is considering a potential sale of the company, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg. The company is exploring its strategic options, including a full ​sale of the company, following interest from other companies in its TV streaming and advertising platform, six people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Spusu Italia marks 6th anniversary with data giveaway
ITALY 07:10

Spusu Italia marks 6th anniversary with data giveaway

The Italian MVNO of Austrian operator Spusu announced that all customers will be offered an extra 6 GB of data at no extra cost to celebrate the sixth anniversary of its launch. The operator said the extra data will be added to the monthly bundle of all customers when they renew their offer from 15 June to 14 July.

Neterra cuts Starlink terminal prices by up to 80% across 156 territories
GLOBAL 07:06

Neterra cuts Starlink terminal prices by up to 80% across 156 territories

Neterra, an authorized reseller of Starlink by SpaceX, has announced price reductions across its portfolio of Starlink satellite terminals. Starlink terminals are now available for purchase in 156 territories worldwide. Neterra reports that customers in 129 territories can benefit from discounts exceeding 15 percent, while 99 territories can now access reductions ranging from 50 percent to 80 percent on selected products.

WindTre relaunches sub-EUR 5 'winback' plan with 250GB
ITALY 06:52

WindTre relaunches sub-EUR 5 'winback' plan with 250GB

Italian operator WindTre has relaunched a 'winback' plan in its Go-branded range aimed at former customers with 250GB of data for under EUR 5 a month, reports Mondo Mobile Web, citing SMS sent to users. The rate, dubbed WindTre Go 250 XXS 5G, comes with unlimited minutes to all national landline and mobile numbers plus 50 SMS to all national numbers as well as 250GB of data at fastest possible 5G speeds for EUR 4.99 a month.

Anthropic withdraws top AI models after US security objections
GLOBAL 06:51

Anthropic withdraws top AI models after US security objections

Anthropic has withdrawn access to its most advanced AI models following security concerns expressed by the US government. The US authorities issued an export ban on the company's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, meaning no foreigners, in the US or elsewhere, even those working at Anthropic, can use the models legally. Anthropic says this means it must block use of the models for everyone in order to ensure compliance. Its other models are unaffected. 

Dialog to stream 2026 FIFA World Cup matches on Play App with no subscription fee
SRI LANKA 06:49

Dialog to stream 2026 FIFA World Cup matches on Play App with no subscription fee

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata has announced it will provide live coverage of all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches via the Dialog Play mobile application. Users can access the streams without a subscription fee by downloading the app on their smartphones. In addition to live broadcasts, the platform includes on-demand playback and rewind functionalities, allowing viewers to access completed matches or restart active streams from the beginning.

LG Uplus ordered to bargain with subcontractor union
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:37

LG Uplus ordered to bargain with subcontractor union

South Korea's revised Trade Union Act, commonly known as the "Yellow Envelope Law", has been applied for the first time in the telecommunications sector, with the Seoul Regional Labor Relations Commission ruling that LG Uplus must engage in collective bargaining with a union representing subcontracted field workers, according to Newsis, citing industry sources. The commission accepted a corrective action request filed by the LG Uplus Irregular Workers Branch, concluding that LG Uplus exercises substantial i

Korea Telecom rolls out multilingual AI counsellors in retail stores
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:35

Korea Telecom rolls out multilingual AI counsellors in retail stores

Korea Telecom (KT) has introduced a new multilingual AI counsellor service in its retail stores to improve support for foreign customers and streamline in-store consultations. The AI-powered system supports more than 20 languages, including English, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese, and provides information on mobile plans, value-added services, subscription procedures and membership benefits. The service is designed to help customers better understand KT's telecommunications products and terms of service in th

NTT Docomo Business, Transatel launch global IoT security service
GLOBAL 06:33

NTT Docomo Business, Transatel launch global IoT security service

NTT Docomo Business and Transatel have launched Cellular SASE for IoT, a new global security solution that combines international cellular connectivity with zero-trust security to help enterprises deploy and manage IoT devices more securely across multiple countries. The service integrates Transatel's global IoT mobile network, which provides connectivity in more than 200 countries and territories, with security technology from Zscaler. By embedding security at the SIM and network level, the solution aims t

South Korea launches centralised internet equipment compensation system
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:32

South Korea launches centralised internet equipment compensation system

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT (MSIT), together with the Korea Telecommunications Operators Association (KTOA) and the Korea Cable Television Association (KCTA), has launched a centralised compensation claims system for electricity costs associated with internet equipment installed in apartment buildings and other multi-dwelling properties. From 15 June, property managers will be able to submit claims through a new online compensation management platform operated by KTOA. A dedicated support cent

JAPAN 06:30

BAE Systems partners NEC on cyber defence cooperation in Japan

BAE Systems and NEC have signed an MoU to collaborate on the development and implementation of active cyber defence (ACD) capabilities for the Japanese government. The agreement is intended to combine BAE Systems' experience in cyber defence and active cyber defence practices with NEC's technology capabilities, deployment experience and knowledge of Japan's cybersecurity policy and operational environment.

BANGLADESH 06:29

Veon joins global race to acquire stake in Nagad, mulls fintech expansion in Bangladesh

Veon has formally submitted an investment proposal to the government of Bangladesh to acquire or form a strategic partnership with mobile financial services provider Nagad, The Business Standard reports, citing a letter sent by Veon to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Veon intends to combine the footprint of its local telecom subsidiary Banglalink, with Nagad's base of 30 million active users to build a synchronized digital ecosystem.

AUSTRALIA 06:27

Aussie Broadband completes AGL telco acquisition

Aussie Broadband has completed its acquisition of AGL Energy's telecommunications business and provided an update on customer migration programmes that are expected to significantly expand its network scale over the next year. The acquisition of AGL Telco was completed on 15 June, following an agreement announced in February. As part of the transaction, AGL has been issued AUD 115 million in Aussie Broadband shares, representing approximately 7 percent of the company's issued capital.

AUSTRALIA 06:25

Vocus completes Adelaide-Perth fibre upgrade

Australian operator Vocus has completed an upgrade of its Adelaide-Perth 2 (AP2) optical network route, increasing capacity on the long-haul fibre corridor by a factor of four. The upgrade follows the modernisation of the Adelaide-Perth 1 (AP1) route in 2025. Together, the two systems form a dual-route optical platform spanning approximately 2,700km between Adelaide and Perth. According to Vocus, the combined AP1 and AP2 infrastructure now provides four times the capacity of the previous generation network

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:23

LG Uplus introduces 200 Mbps broadband tier for households and small businesses

LG Uplus has launched a new 200 Mbps fixed broadband service for residential customers and small businesses, adding a new speed tier between its existing 100 Mbps and 500 Mbps offerings. The operator said the new plans, introduced on 15 June, are intended to broaden customer choice and reflect changing broadband usage patterns among households and small businesses.

JAPAN 06:21

NTT Docomo adds Google Pay support for d Card users

NTT Docomo has launched support for Google Pay for its d Card credit card service, enabling customers to use the card for contactless payments through compatible Android smartphones and smartwatches. The service became available on 12 June and allows d Card holders to add their cards to Google Wallet for use at merchants and public transport systems that support Visa and Mastercard contactless payments, as well as on websites and applications that accept Google Pay.

JAPAN 06:19

JAXA confirms successful H3-30 launch and satellite deployments

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has successfully launched the sixth flight of its H3 launch vehicle, using the H3-30 configuration for the first time. The rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center on 12 June and reached its planned orbit, according to JAXA. The second stage was injected into its predetermined orbit and that the separation of the Petrel and Stars-X satellites was confirmed approximately 16 minutes after launch. Based on post-orbit data from the second stage, the agenc

GLOBAL 06:18

NTT Data Group appoints Kazuhiko Nakayama as president and chief executive

NTT Data Group has appointed Kazuhiko Nakayama as its new president and chief executive officer, following approval by the company's board of directors. Nakayama succeeds Yutaka Sasaki, who will become senior executive vice president of NTT Inc. from 18 June. Prior to his appointment, Nakayama served as chief financial officer of NTT Data Group, a role he assumed in 2023. He joined NTT in 1989 and has held positions across NTT Docomo, NTT East, NTT Communications and NTT Group's finance organisation.

UNITED STATES 06:16

Paramount wins DOJ approval for Warner takeover

Paramount Skydance's planned takeover of Warner Bros Discovery has received antitrust clearance in the US. The Department of Justice said its eight-month investigation found the merger of the two companies would not harm competition, in the SVOD, linear TV or film production businesses.

SINGAPORE 06:15

IMDA and Microsoft sign AI safety and security partnership

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Microsoft have signed an MOU to expand collaboration on AI safety and security, with a focus on research, information sharing and policy development for advanced AI systems. The agreement establishes cooperation across three areas. The first covers joint technical and research work on AI safety and security, including research into agentic AI and the development of evaluation methods, tools and benchmarks for AI models. The collaboration will also

JAPAN 06:13

NH Institute and SynaXG partner on private 5G and edge AI deployments

Japanese startup NH Institute has announced a partnership with Singapore-based AI-RAN company SynaXG to deploy integrated private 5G and edge AI infrastructure using the SynaSpark Rover platform. The collaboration was announced at Computex 2026 in Taiwan and will focus on deploying the platform across locations including shopping centres, stadiums and office buildings. NH Institute said the system combines private 5G networking with distributed AI computing, enabling connected devices such as robots and dro

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:11

LG Uplus launches AI-powered voice messaging campaign

LG Uplus has launched a voice-based customer engagement service that uses interactive voice response (IVR) technology and AI to connect users through recorded messages of encouragement. The service, called "Simple Mailbox", allows users to leave or listen to anonymous voice messages via a dedicated telephone number. The operator said the initiative is designed to create new voice-based communications experiences by focusing on audio interactions rather than conventional text-based messaging.

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