KDDI selected to develop disaster drone logistics guidelines for Mie Prefecture
JAPAN 06:47

KDDI selected to develop disaster drone logistics guidelines for Mie Prefecture

KDDI SmartDrone has been awarded a contract by Mie Prefecture to develop guidelines for the use of drones to transport emergency supplies to communities that could become isolated during major disasters, including a potential Nankai Trough earthquake. The guidelines are intended to help municipalities prepare for and operate drone logistics services when roads are cut off by earthquakes, landslides or other disasters. The framework was developed in response to challenges identified during the 2024 Noto Peni

ACMA finalises licence renewal process ahead of 850 MHz and 1800 MHz renewals
AUSTRALIA 06:43

ACMA finalises licence renewal process ahead of 850 MHz and 1800 MHz renewals

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has finalised the application and decision-making framework for renewing expiring spectrum licences, with eligible licensees able to begin submitting renewal applications from 18 June 2026. The first licences covered by the process are in the 850 MHz and 1800 MHz bands, which are due to expire in June 2028. According to the ACMA, the framework also applies to spectrum licences in the 700 MHz, 2 GHz, 2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands that expire betwe

LG Uplus and Samsung partner on 6G sensing and AI technology research
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:41

LG Uplus and Samsung partner on 6G sensing and AI technology research

LG Uplus has signed an MoU with Samsung Electronics to collaborate on research and development of integrated communications and sensing technologies, as well as AI-enabled 6G technologies. The companies said the partnership is intended to support the transition to 6G by validating emerging technologies in live network environments and assessing their potential for future commercial deployment. The collaboration will focus on integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) technologies, including base station-b

KDDI adds foldable feature phone-style smartphone to au Flex Style portfolio
JAPAN 06:38

KDDI adds foldable feature phone-style smartphone to au Flex Style portfolio

KDDI has begun offering the Mive Kesuma smartphone through its SIM-free smartphone brand, au Flex Style, expanding the range of devices available to customers seeking alternatives to conventional touchscreen smartphones. The device went on sale through the au Online Shop on 29 May, with availability at KDDI-operated retail stores scheduled to begin progressively from June. The operator said demonstration units will be available in its stores.

NTT Docomo Business explores data services for water resource management
JAPAN 06:36

NTT Docomo Business explores data services for water resource management

NTT Docomo Business has begun a joint study with Estonia's Carbontribe Labs to examine how water resource-related environmental data can be structured, verified and used to support investment decision-making and business risk assessment. The companies have completed a proof-of-concept project focused on creating and utilising environmental data derived from water resource management activities. The initiative aims to convert water-related data generated across corporate operations and supply chains into str

LG Uplus launches bundled YouTube Premium and Google AI Pro subscription
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:34

LG Uplus launches bundled YouTube Premium and Google AI Pro subscription

LG Uplus will launch a bundled subscription combining YouTube Premium and Google AI Pro on 2 June, offering customers access to both services under a single monthly plan. The operator said the package will be available through its subscription platform, Udoc, and claimed it is the first offering in South Korea to combine a generative AI subscription service with YouTube Premium.

Alibaba signs Uefa partnership covering AI and cloud services through 2033
EUROPE 06:31

Alibaba signs Uefa partnership covering AI and cloud services through 2033

Alibaba Group has signed a multi-year partnership with Uefa and UC3, the commercial joint venture between Uefa and European Football Clubs, covering Uefa men's club competitions and Uefa Euro 2028. Under the agreement, Alibaba will become the official and exclusive partner for AI, cloud computing services and e-commerce for the Uefa Champions League, Uefa Europa League and Uefa Conference League from the 2027/28 season through to 2032/33, as well as for Uefa Euro 2028.

Operators say spectrum renewal costs could increase pressure on mobile prices
AUSTRALIA 06:29

Operators say spectrum renewal costs could increase pressure on mobile prices

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has criticised the Australian Communications and Media Authority's (ACMA) decision to proceed with higher spectrum renewal pricing, warning that the move could increase pressure on mobile service prices and telecommunications investment. The industry body said the revised pricing framework would increase costs for mobile network operators and could affect both infrastructure investment and consumer pricing.

LG Uplus upgrades corporate network to Wi-Fi 7
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:27

LG Uplus upgrades corporate network to Wi-Fi 7

LG Uplus has upgraded its internal wireless network to the Wi-Fi 7 standard and restructured its network architecture to create a single network environment across the company. The operator said the project is intended to improve employee mobility and productivity by introducing a unified network structure, certificate-based authentication and a company-wide IP framework.

Korea unveils private-sector cybersecurity plan to address AI-driven threats
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:25

Korea unveils private-sector cybersecurity plan to address AI-driven threats

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT has announced a new information security strategy aimed at helping the private sector respond to cyber threats enabled by increasingly capable AI systems. The plan sets out a combination of immediate measures and longer-term initiatives designed to strengthen cybersecurity across industry and establish what the ministry describes as national AI security sovereignty.

NBN Co raises EUR 750 mln through second Euro Sustainability Bond issuance
AUSTRALIA 06:23

NBN Co raises EUR 750 mln through second Euro Sustainability Bond issuance

Australian government-owned wholesale broadband provider NBN Co has raised EUR 750 million (approximately AUD 1.2 billion) through its second Sustainability Bond issuance in the European debt capital markets. The 7.5-year bond was priced on 20 May and settled on 29 May. According to the operator, net proceeds will be allocated to investments in the deployment of the NBN network's energy-efficient fibre infrastructure and fixed wireless network.

Singtel secures SGD 1.5 bln revolving credit facility from 11 banks
SINGAPORE 06:20

Singtel secures SGD 1.5 bln revolving credit facility from 11 banks

Singtel's wholly owned subsidiary, Singtel Group Treasury, has signed a three-year committed revolving credit facility worth SGD 1.5 billion with a consortium of 11 banks. The participating lenders are Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Singapore Branch; Bank of America, N.A., Singapore Branch; China Construction Bank Corporation, Singapore Branch; Citibank N.A., Singapore Branch; DBS Bank; Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Singapore Branch; Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation; Standard Charter

GLOBAL 06:18

Nvidia Vera Rubin enters full production as AI factory platform takes shape

Nvidia has announced that its Vera Rubin platform is now ramping into full production, with the company positioning the system as a comprehensive end-to-end AI factory platform for cloud providers, hyperscalers and telecoms operators. Designed as a pod-scale system of five purpose-built racks operating as a single AI supercomputer, Vera Rubin claims ten times the agent throughput of the previous Grace Blackwell generation. 

GLOBAL 06:16

Nvidia and Microsoft bring frontier AI compute to Windows

Nvidia has announced two products developed with Microsoft that bring what the two describe as data-centre-class AI capabilities to the Windows desktop for the first time, targeting enterprise developers, data scientists and engineers who currently rely on cloud infrastructure for large model workloads. The flagship product, Nvidia DGX Station for Windows, is a "deskside system" built on the GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip capable of running models up to one trillion parameters locally. 

GLOBAL 06:12

Nvidia widens robotaxi platform with global partners

Nvidia has announced a substantial expansion of its Drive Hyperion autonomous vehicle platform, adding partners across Asia, Europe and the Middle East alongside a new open AI model for level 4 vehicle development. New Drive Hyperion partners include Foxconn, which plans to launch a robotaxi service in Taiwan from 2028 with expansion across Asia; VinFast, deploying level 4 vehicles in Southeast Asia with software partner Autobrains; Uber, working with Autobrains on a Munich robotaxi programme; and Humain, t

FRANCE 06:09

SoftBank to invest up to EUR 75 bln in French AI data centre infrastructure

SoftBank Group has announced plans to develop and operate 5 GW of AI-focused data centre capacity in France, representing a potential investment of up to EUR 75 billion. The first phase of the programme will involve an initial investment of EUR 45 billion to deliver 3.1 GW of capacity in the Hauts-de-France region. The project forms part of the 2026 Choose France summit and includes planned data centre developments in Dunkirk, Bosquel and Bouchain, with completion targeted by 2031.

PAKISTAN 05:53

Jazz to open customer service centres at CSD locations across Pakistan

Pakistani mobile operator Jazz and the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) have agreed to establish Jazz Facilitation Centres across selected CSD locations nationwide. This initiative is designed to expand access to digital and financial services across the country.

PHILIPPINES 05:39

Globe Telecom expands 5G network to Tagbilaran City

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has expanded its 5G network to Tagbilaran City. This infrastructure update is designed to support Bohol province's tourism sector, which saw nearly 1.5 million tourists last year, as well as improve access to digital services, and strengthen communications for communities and emergency response efforts. Globe Telecom also reports that its 5G network will serve residents, visitors, schools, healthcare institutions, businesses, and government operations across the city.

GLOBAL 00:13

The week in telecom: EU telcos push sovereign services as governments question foreign tech investors

The tech sovereignty bandwagon is gathering followers, with KPN, Telefonica and Tele2 among the telcos announcing new services aimed at reducing reliance on non-EU providers. The EU is also trying to reserve spectrum for local companies, and the Netherlands has blocked a key takeover by a US tech company. 

POLAND 29 MEI

Netia offers 6 children's TV channels in open window in June

Polish operator Netia has announced a pay-TV service promotion on the occasion of International Children's Day (01 June). Six television channels will be made available in an open window until 30 June. They are BBC CBeebies, DaVinci, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD and Nick Jr. The promotion is available for customers connected to its packages SML and TV Flexible. The channels are also accessible on the application Netia GO.

EASTERN EUROPE 29 MEI

United Group agrees to sell Adria News Network to Alpac Capital

United Group has announced an agreement tell sell Adria News Network (ANN) to Alpac Capital, an international investment group that owns a majority stake in Euronews. The Southeastern European telecoms and media provider had consolidated its news assets in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia under the ANN brand in February this year, establishing an independent board and editorial council to ensure editorial independence. Alpac Capital was chosen as the buyer because it offered

POLAND 29 MEI

T-Mobile Poland runs short-term top-up bonus offer

T-Mobile Poland is running a promotion for customers using its T-Mobile and Heyah brand prepaid services. It is offering them double data traffic if they top up their handset balanc using the My T-Mobile services management mobile app between 29 May and 01 June.

LATVIA 29 MEI

Tet educates children in cybersecurity

Latvian operator Tet said that on 31 May, its security school for children will be available during the Latvian Parents' Organisation's Children's Day Festival in Riga Old Town. An interactive password laboratory will enable children to learn the basics of cybersecurity in a creative way. They will be able to form their own "super passwords" and immediately check how resistant they are to digital hackers.

AFRICA 29 MEI

East African telecom regulators resolve to fix cross-border connectivity challenges

Heads of the East African Community (EAC) communications regulatory authorities have concluded a week-long meeting in Tanzania to advance a harmonised regional mobile roaming framework. Key issues including priced structures, consumer protection, compliance monitoring, dispute resolution mechanisms and operational coordination. EAC deputy secretary general in charge of infrastructure, productive, social and political sectors, Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, said digital connectivity has become a strategic enabl

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