TCS teams up with Anthropic to promote business adoption of Claude AI models
GLOBAL 19:09

TCS teams up with Anthropic to promote business adoption of Claude AI models

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a strategic deal with Anthropic in a bid to widen enterprise access to the latter's Claude GenAI assistant, including next-generation iterations of its technology. The collaboration will target adoption in regulated industries where AI usage is hindered by strict accuracy thresholds and the need for reliable audits and oversight.

ETSI launches EU digital wallet specification
EUROPE 19:06

ETSI launches EU digital wallet specification

ETSI has officially launched its first specification in support of the EU's digital identity wallet scheme, bringing to market an early technical foundation for supplying identity documents and personal attributes such as age. The specification release marks a major milestone for Europe's digital ID infrastructure, paving the way for interoperable and privacy-first wallets available to 450 million EU inhabitants.

Deezer gives free access to AI-music detection tool on third-party playlists
GLOBAL 19:02

Deezer gives free access to AI-music detection tool on third-party playlists

France-based music streaming company Deezer announced the introduction of 'AI music detector', a new tool made available free of charge in 27 languages to music streamers using rival platforms. The tool's capabilities are based on the AI-generated content detection system launched by Deezer in early 2025. Playlists created across 20 of the most common music platforms can now be scanned to detect AI-generated tracks. Users can perform this check on the Deezer platform, where they will be asked to connect to

InterDigital and Amazon agree to resolve pending patent litigation
GLOBAL 18:57

InterDigital and Amazon agree to resolve pending patent litigation

InterDigital said it has reached a patent licence agreement with Amazon, covering Amazon's services and devices, including Amazon Prime Video. The parties have agreed to resolve all pending litigation and will enter into binding arbitration to determine the final terms of the new agreement, InterDigital added. Julia Mattis, chief licensing officer, said InterDigital welcome's Amazon's willingness to enter the licence deal and work through the remaining issues in global arbitration.

GlobalConnect sells B2C business in Germany to NordConnect
GERMANY 14:19

GlobalConnect sells B2C business in Germany to NordConnect

GlobalConnect has sold its B2C business in Germany to NordConnect. NordConnect, a company established last year by the utility company in Neumünster and Stadtwerke SH, will operate the Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network for residential customers in the Hamburg and Kiel regions. GlobalConnet has decide to scale back its B2C actives in Germany to focus on B2C investments in the Nordics. In Germany, GlobalConnect will focus on B2B and carrier business in the future.

A1 Belarus opens new shop in Vitebsk
BELARUS 14:15

A1 Belarus opens new shop in Vitebsk

A1 Belarus has opened its new shop in the city of Vitebsk. The shop is based in the commercial centre Greencentre. Mobile and fixed services from the operator, as well as various devices are available for customers in the new shop.

MTS Belarus offers fleet monitoring
BELARUS 14:13

MTS Belarus offers fleet monitoring

MTS Belarus is offering corporate customers a vehicle monitoring service called MTS Automonitoring. The M2M-based service enables businesses to manage their transport fleet and staff, and to optimise routes in real time. MTS Automonitoring includes telemetry, logistics, video surveillance and data storage. It is available for both legally incorporated organisations and individual entrepreneurs. 

Viva Armenia offers bulk SMS service 'Business Hub'
ARMENIA 14:10

Viva Armenia offers bulk SMS service 'Business Hub'

Operator Viva Armenia has introduced a bulk SMS service called 'Business Hub' for its corporate customers. It enables customer to send text messages =to the networks of any Armenian mobile operator. The on-net SMS price is AMD 10.5 whereas texts to other local networks costs AMD 11.

Snapchat introduces new privacy features for younger teens
GLOBAL 14:08

Snapchat introduces new privacy features for younger teens

Snap is rolling out new features for younger users of Snapchat aged 13-15 years. This will allow them to create, save and show Stories and short-form Spotlight videos on a dedicated profile only visible to mutually accepted friends. This means that content from uses in this age group will no longer be shared with non-friend users on Spotlight, with this new default setting providing a more private sharing experience for younger teens. The new experience will also remove favourite counts for users under 16. 

Team Telecom Armenia to provide 'Firebird' AI data centre with infrastructure
ARMENIA 14:05

Team Telecom Armenia to provide 'Firebird' AI data centre with infrastructure

Operator Team Telecom Armenia will provide the AI-focused data centre Firebird with its telecommunications and Internet infrastructure over its fibre-optical backbone network, reports Arka.am. The operator will provide the data centre with its 1 Tbps capacity link. The data centre is currently in the final stage of construction.

Beeline launches MVNO for Russian Post
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:58

Beeline launches MVNO for Russian Post

Russian operator Beeline said it has launched MVNO services for the Russian post office on its network. The virtual mobile network operator services under the Russian Post Mobile brand have become available in three regions under a pilot project. Customers can subscribe in 1,330 post office branches in the Kaliningrad and Tver regions, as well as in the Republic of Sakha.

RETN adds new PoPs at Equinix facilities in Miami, Ashburn
UNITED STATES 13:52

RETN adds new PoPs at Equinix facilities in Miami, Ashburn

Global network service provider RETN has launches two new US Points of Presence (PoP), located at Equinix MI1 in Miami (Florida) and Equinix DCIO in Ashburn (Virginia). The two PoPs can provide a full range of Layer 2/3 services - including Ethernet, IP transit and Remote IX - for customers such as ISPs, IPTV/OTT providers, CDNs and enterprise customers. 

POLAND 13:48

Orange Poland offers Motorola Signature 'Brilliant Collection' with Swarovski crystals

Orange Poland said it started selling the limited edition Brilliant Collection from the Motorola Signature smartphone range. The device is embellished with 20 Swarovski crystals. It comes with Moto Buds 2 Plus supporting Sound by Bose technology, also adorned with crystals.

SLOVAKIA 13:46

Slovak Telekom changes Magio TV's German channel line-up

Slovak Telekom plans to modify the line-up of its pay-TV service Magio TV, reports Zive.sk. It operator will remove certain German channels but add new ones to the World premium package. From 16 June, Magio TV is discontinuing ORF 1, ORF 2, ZDF and ARD but will add the German channels Kabel Eins, Sixx and N24 Doku to the World package instead. World costs EUR 3.57 monthly.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:45

London Tube on track for network-wide mobile coverage by end-2026

Transport for London (TfL) said the entire Tube network was on track to have mobile coverage by end-2026, with around 60 percent of underground Tube stations now having mobile coverage. Mobile 4G/5G coverage is now live on more parts of the Circle, Metropolitan and Bakerloo lines, including tunnels between stations. TfL is working with Boldyn Networks on the project. 

UNITED STATES 13:36

GoNetSpeed starts fibre network build in East Brunswick

GoNetSpeed, US fibre broadband provider, has started building a new full-fibre network in East Brunswick, New Jersey. This is part of a wider USD 13.6 million investment to deliver fibre broadband connectivity to more than 10,500 premises across South River and East Brunswick. GoNetSpeed expects to connect the first customers as early as autumn 2026. This forms part of an initial USD 110 million network expansion across New Jersey, the 11th state where GoNetSpeed operates.

CZECH REPUBLIC 13:34

T-Mobile Czechia becomes general partner of 'Colours of Ostrava' music festival

T-Mobile Czech Republic has become one of general partners of the music festival Colours of Ostrava. The operator will have its own festival zone. The operator will cover the festival area with its 5G and LTE networks. Several mobile senders will be deployed there.

JERSEY 13:27

JT Group unveils new device recycling initiative

JT Group has announced new measures to boost the circular economy, building on a partnership with We Buy Any Phone. Announced in October 2025, this partnership launched an online recycling platform to trade-in old devices for cashback, helping to boost devise reuse across the Channel Islands. 

CZECH REPUBLIC 13:25

O2 Czechia launches seasonal data roaming packs

O2 Czech Republic has introduced its new seasonal roaming packages for summer, Data Pas, for use outside the EU. Prices start at CZK 199 and customers can choose bundles valid for three, fourteen or 30 days and activate them on the application My O2. The Data Pas 1 GB package for three days costs CZK 199, the fourteen-day 5 GB bundle costs CZK 399 and the 30-day 10 GB package costs CZK 499. The Data Pas packages can be used in 96 countries.

UNITED STATES 13:19

FuboTV signs new distribution deal with NBCUniversal

FuboTV has signed a distribution agreement with NBCUniversal, giving customers access to NBCUniversal's English and Spanish-language (Telemundo, Universo) channels through multiple Fubo streaming plans. Todd Mathers, EVP for Content Strategy and Acquisition at Fubo, said it was thrilled to see the return of NBCUniversal channels to the Fubo platform. 

GLOBAL 13:15

Ensilica progresses edge AI ASIC project after completing design phase and testing

EnSilica revealed it has completed the production tape-out on a contract awarded in July 2024 for edge AI-targeted ASIC chips. The milestone means EnSilica will collect USD 5 million in non-recurring engineering (NRE) revenue and tape-out fees, which will be recognised in its FY26/FY27 statements.

CANADA 13:06

Telus expands Optik TV availability in Ontario, Montreal, Quebec City

Telus has announced the launch if its full Optik TV suite in Ontario. This gives customers access to more than 450 sports and live TV channels, and streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+. Prime Video, Apple TV and Crave. Customers must subscribe to Telus PureFibre Internet to access Optik TV plans. 

GLOBAL 13:03

Microchip introduces upgraded TimePictra timing suite

MicroChip Technology has announced a major update for its precision timing software suite TimePictra targeted at critical infrastructure timing services. TimaPictra12 deploys a revamped graphical user interface, new automation capabilities, and enhanced support for the latest high-accuracy timing technologies. Such advances include enhanced oversight across High-Accuracy Time Transfer Connections (HA-TT), strengthened monitoring of GNSS workflows using Microchip's BlueSky technology, and precision alignment

UNITED KINGDOM 13:00

BT offers priority network access for mission-critical communications

BT Business has launched a new service to support mission-critical communications services in the UK. The new Mission Boost service will give customers priority access to EE 4G and 5G mobile network infrastructure during periods of high traffic or congestion. It is the first offering from the new MissionNet group of connectivity, security and cloud infrastructure services for mission-critical communications. 

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