Ucom launches uPlay Cinema
ARMENIA 08:36

Ucom launches uPlay Cinema

Armenian operator Ucom has announced the introduction of its new uPlay Cinema subscription service, allowing television subscribers to access an extensive library of popular films for a fixed monthly fee, without having to pay separately for each title. Ucom said uPlay Cinema has been created for TV viewers who prefer the convenience of a single subscription, giving them access to a broad selection of films and offering entertainment options for the whole family.

Beltelecom sells 2 new LTE tariffs
BELARUS 08:34

Beltelecom sells 2 new LTE tariffs

Belarusian national operator Beltelecom has announced the introduction of two new tariffs including services on the LTE network. Its plan 'Family 5 LTE Unlimited' costs BYN 62 monthly and provides internet service at symmetrical 5 Mbps speeds alongside unlimited calls to the Beltelecom network. Its 'Family LTE 30 GB Unlimited' plan costs BYN 22 monthly and likewise supplies symmetrical 5 Mbps service and unrestricted voice calls on Beltelecom's network. Data costs BYN 0.039 per megabyte once a 30 GB monthly

Orange DRC commits to accelerating digital transformation
CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 08:31

Orange DRC commits to accelerating digital transformation

Orange has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a leading African technology hub by 2030. At a recent meeting with ICT minister Jose Mpanda Kabangu, Orange DRC CEO Brutus Sadou Diakite presented the operator's roadmap and discussed levers for accelerating the country's digital inclusion. Topics included cutting taxes on smartphones and customs duties on network investments to expand capacity, improve network coverage and quality in all 145 territories. 

Global broadband access sales rise 2% in Q1 - Dell'Oro
GLOBAL 08:22

Global broadband access sales rise 2% in Q1 - Dell'Oro

Latest figures from Dell'Oro Group put global turnover from broadband access equipment up 2 percent year on year to USD 4.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026. Sales rose as carriers accelerated upgrades to support higher bandwidth residential services, including multi-gigabit service tiers. Revenues were, however, 8 percent lower than in the final three months of 2025.

Google provides USD 50 mln funding for skilled trades development
UNITED STATES 08:22

Google provides USD 50 mln funding for skilled trades development

Google has announced new funding of USD 50 million from the Google.org foundation to support trade skills development for over 300,000 US workers across more than 20 states. The funding will be given to training experts delivering skilled trades training, with their work supporting 14 labour unions and four trade/contractor associations. Google has provided over USD 1 billion since 2022 to support worker training and skilling programmes worldwide. 

Mercado Libre launches eSIM service in Mexico with AT&T
MEXICO 08:19

Mercado Libre launches eSIM service in Mexico with AT&T

Mercado Libre has entered Mexico's mobile connectivity market through a partnership with AT&T, offering telecommunications services under the latter's WIM brand via eSIM technology. The move marks an expansion of the Latin American e-commerce giant's digital services ecosystem, enabling users to activate mobile connectivity quickly via a fully digital process. 

Telia Estonia provides 5G SA services for Tallinn seaport
ESTONIA 08:16

Telia Estonia provides 5G SA services for Tallinn seaport

Telia Estonia also said it is testing the transmission of high-quality mediacontent on its 5G SA network, which could open up new opportunities for media companies and event organisers.

OVHcloud in talks to acquire AI speech-to-text start-up in France
FRANCE 08:00

OVHcloud in talks to acquire AI speech-to-text start-up in France

OVHcloud has announced exclusive talks to acquire Gladia, a French start-up founded in 2022 that specialises in AI-enabled speech-to-text transcription and similar audio applications. Gladia's capabilities, managed through a single API, enable clients to transcribe conversations in real time and in batch across more than 100 languages. The company serves around 2,000 enterprise customers, while also supporting more than 300,000 developers.

Ciena completes zero-interest senior note placement
GLOBAL 07:55

Ciena completes zero-interest senior note placement

Ciena said it has completed a zero-interest private placement of senior guaranteed convertible notes, attracting an aggregate principal totalling almost USD 2.9 billion. The sum includes a USD 375 million green-shoe option that allowed the initial note purchasers to buy beyond the core USD 2.5 billion allocation. Ciena's senior guaranteed notes are priced at zero interest and due in September 2031. They are backed on an unsecured basis by Ciena subsidiaries providing guarantees for earlier issued 4 percent

Snom introduces D895M model as part of D8xx series
GERMANY 07:53

Snom introduces D895M model as part of D8xx series

Snom, the German manufacturer of VoIP/fixed telephony and conferencing devices, has introduced the new D895M model as part of its D8xx series. The device features an integrated DECT handset, 8-inch high-resolution colour LCD display, HD audio and extended frequency range systems. The D895M is compatible with IP-PBX and UC products for hybrid corporate environments. The telephone is available at specialist retailers with a three-year manufacturer's warranty.

Orange to showcase intelligent network use cases at VivaTech
FRANCE 07:51

Orange to showcase intelligent network use cases at VivaTech

Orange, a founding partner of the VivaTech exhibition, has presented its programme of activities for this year's edition of the event, which will be held in Paris from 17 to 20 June. More than 60 start-ups will join the Orange stand to share their innovations. For example, visitors will be able to view demonstrations from NeuralTrust (security of AI agents), Multiverse Computing (compressed AI models) and CryptoNext Security (post-quantum cryptography).

Dazn to air DSports channels in five LatAm countries
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 07:48

Dazn to air DSports channels in five LatAm countries

Sports streaming service Dazn has signed a multi-year agreement with DSports, part of Vrio Corp, to carry its channels across five Latin American markets ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The deal will make DSports, DSports2 and DSports+ available to subscribers in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay, including live access to all 104 matches of the tournament.

GLOBAL 07:34

SpaceX IPO to go ahead at USD 135 per share on 12 June

The initial public offering of shares in SpaceX is going ahead with the retail offer price per share confirmed at USD 135 each for 555.56 million shares, valuing the IPO at USD 75 billion. The total market capitalisation of the company on the commencement of dealings on 12 June will be USD 1.75 trillion. The offering is expected to close on 15 June. SpaceX said it has also granted its underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up 83.33 million more class A common shares at the IPO price.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 07:18

FreeCast expands DirecTV relationship across residential and partner networks

US streaming TV service FreeCast said it has expanded its partnership with DirecTV, allowing the latter's services to be distributed across FreeCast's direct-to-consumer offerings and its platform-as-a-service network. The move is designed to enhance content access for consumers while strengthening FreeCast's value proposition to its partners through a more unified entertainment experience.

ITALY 06:52

TIM receives EUR 1 bln licence fee refund

Telecom Italia (TIM) said it has received a refund amounting to "just over EUR 1 billion" for licence fee payments dating back 28 years. The refund corresponds to the restitution of the licence fee TIM paid in 1998, the year after the country's telecommunications sector was deregulated. In a short statement, TIM confirmed the amount covers the original licence fee of just over EUR 500 million plus revaluation and accrued interest.

JAPAN 06:52

Japan consults on measures to strengthen submarine cables protection

Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) has launched a public consultation on a draft report proposing measures to strengthen the protection, resilience and oversight of international submarine cables, which the government describes as critical infrastructure underpinning almost all of the country's international communications. The consultation runs from 13 June to 30 June 2026. The draft report was prepared by a study group chaired by professor Hiroshi Ohashi, vice president of the U

PAPUA NEW GUINEA 06:49

PNG and Australia review progress on digital partnership initiatives

Papua New Guinea and Australia have reviewed progress on a range of digital cooperation initiatives, including connectivity infrastructure, AI governance, cybersecurity and digital public infrastructure, during discussions held in Port Moresby. Papua New Guinea acting minister for information and communications technology Peter Tsiamalili Jr. met Australia's ambassador for cyber affairs and critical technology Jessica Hunter, Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) CEO Jonathan

JAPAN 06:47

NTT East and Chiyoda launch IOWN-based remote plant operations trial

NTT East and engineering company Chiyoda Corporation have begun a proof-of-concept project to develop a next-generation remote operations and maintenance (O&M) model for industrial plants using NTT's Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) technology. The project was selected under Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications regional society DX promotion package programme for advanced communications systems. Siemens and Emerson are also participating, providing virtual programmable logic

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:44

KT to showcase AI and cloud strategies at Busan Cloud Day 2026

Korea Telecom (KT) will present AI and cloud transformation strategies at Busan Cloud Day 2026, an event being held in partnership with the Busan Information Industry Promotion Agency to support digital transformation among businesses in South Korea's Busan, Ulsan and Gyeongnam regions. The event will take place on 18 June at BEXCO in Busan and is aimed at enterprises and industry stakeholders interested in AI and cloud adoption. KT said the programme will focus on practical implementation approaches and in

JAPAN 06:43

Korea advances AI and 6G security standards at ITU-T meeting

South Korea said it has secured approval for 14 new international standardisation projects covering AI, 6G security and digital identity technologies at a meeting of the International Telecommunication Union's Telecommunication Standardisation Sector (ITU-T) Study Group 17. The ministry of science and ICT said the approvals were achieved during the ITU-T security standards meeting held in Geneva from 1 to 10 June, where experts from 60 countries discussed information security standards. 

JAPAN 06:41

NTT Docomo to trial mixed reality tech linking physical and virtual spaces

NTT Docomo will begin a public trial of its mixed reality (MR) technology, World Link Door, at Japan's National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) from July 2026. The technology, developed jointly with Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), enables users wearing an MR headset to move between physical and virtual environments by passing through a real-world door. The trial was selected as part of Miraikan's Future Creation Lab demonstration programme.

JAPAN 06:39

NTT signs reseller agreement for Amazon Leo satellite broadband services

NTT Group has expanded its collaboration with Amazon's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband initiative, Amazon Leo, through reseller agreements signed by group companies NTT Docomo Business, NTT-ME and NTT Media Supply. The agreements mark the next stage of a strategic partnership between NTT and Amazon announced in 2023. The companies said they will now conduct technical verification and service planning ahead of launching satellite broadband services for enterprise customers and public sector organis

JAPAN 06:37

NTT Docomo examines financial services alliance with online bank and Timee

NTT Docomo has signed an MoU with SBI Sumishin Net Bank and gig work platform Timee to explore a partnership centred on financial services for people using Timee's employment platform. The companies said they will begin detailed discussions on service design, with a focus on developing new financial offerings for workers who find jobs through Timee. Specific services and launch dates have not yet been determined.

AUSTRALIA 06:34

Australia plans to give operators new powers to block cyber threats upstream

The Australian government plans to work with telecom providers, cloud operators and other infrastructure providers to enable the upstream blocking of cyber threats as part of the next phase of its national cybersecurity strategy. The initiative is one of the key measures outlined in the Horizon 2 Action Plan for the 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy, backed by an additional AUD 89.3 million in funding over four years.

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