O2 Czechia, Cetin complete subsidised mobile network expansion projects
CZECH REPUBLIC 19 JUN

O2 Czechia, Cetin complete subsidised mobile network expansion projects

O2 Czech Republic and Cetin are completing certain projects supported by the National Recovery Plan. The coverage of the mobile network will become available in 32 sites thanks to the EU subsidies. Under the projects, initiated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and focused on the development of mobile infrastructure for 5G networks in rural areas, Cetin is completing the construction of 20 senders to cover 32 sites across the country. The work will be completed by the end of June, and the sites will als

Iraqi minister and Huawei discuss strategy for 5G rollout
IRAQ 19 JUN

Iraqi minister and Huawei discuss strategy for 5G rollout

Iraq's communications minister, Mustafa Jabbar Sanad chaired a meeting with Huawei to discuss the rollout of 5G network technology in the country, Iraqi Business reported citing the ministry of communication. According to the ministry, the meeting, attended by senior ministry officials, reviewed the readiness of infrastructure for 5G services and followed up on the requirements for implementing the technology as part of efforts to develop Iraq's telecommunications sector.

Egypt launches SMS campaign to promote digital safety and Wa3i.net portal
EGYPT 19 JUN

Egypt launches SMS campaign to promote digital safety and Wa3i.net portal

Egypt's ICT ministry has launched a nationwide SMS campaign to elevate digital literacy and introduce its specialized portal, Wa3i.net. Developed in collaboration with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and local mobile network operators, the platform provides interactive guidance on secure web navigation and data privacy. The portal focuses heavily on child online protection, equipping parents and youth with the necessary tools to prevent cyber threats, the ministry said in a statement. 

Spain to require anti-blackout batteries guaranteeing 75% mobile coverage
SPAIN 19 JUN

Spain to require anti-blackout batteries guaranteeing 75% mobile coverage

Spain's Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Administration is set to require operators to install batteries ensuring coverage for at least 75 percent of the population in a forthcoming Royal Decree on the security and resilience of electronic communications networks, reports business daily Expansion. Following consultation with operators and competition and communications regulator CNMC, the government has agreed to revise down the requirement from at least 85 percent of the population, said the

Korea to launch unified subscription management system in crackdown on 'dark patterns'
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 19 JUN

Korea to launch unified subscription management system in crackdown on 'dark patterns'

South Korea's government will launch a new platform in September that allows consumers to view and manage subscription services from multiple providers through a single interface, according to Newsis, citing government sources. The service, known as the Safe Provision System, will be operated by the Financial Security Institute and is intended to simplify the management of recurring subscriptions, including streaming video services, music streaming, e-books and cloud services. 

Korea launches programme to support National Network Security Framework adoption
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 19 JUN

Korea launches programme to support National Network Security Framework adoption

The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), working with the ministry of science and ICT, has selected six consortiums comprising public-sector organisations and domestic cybersecurity companies to participate in its 2026 National Network Security Framework (N2SF) deployment support programme. The initiative is designed to help government agencies and public institutions adopt South Korea's new National Network Security Framework, which classifies information as confidential, sensitive or public and applie

Korea launches second phase of Physical AI Alliance
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 19 JUN

Korea launches second phase of Physical AI Alliance

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT has launched the second phase of its Physical AI Alliance, expanding the initiative into an implementation-focused programme aimed at accelerating the deployment of physical AI technologies across industry sectors. The revamped alliance brings together government agencies, industry groups, research organisations and technology companies to support the development and deployment of domestic physical AI capabilities. The ministry said the second phase moves beyond the

Rostelecom becomes sole contractor for immigration communications systems
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 18 JUN

Rostelecom becomes sole contractor for immigration communications systems

The Russian government has designated the national operator Rostelecom as the sole contractor for the procurement of communications services for the state migration and registration system, as well as the production, processing, and control of identity documents, reports Digital Russia. Rostelecom has been a key technology partner of the government in the implementation of federal projects for many years. The company develops the e-government infrastructure and the state e-services website, provides video s

Brazil awards funding to provide high-speed connectivity to health units
BRAZIL 18 JUN

Brazil awards funding to provide high-speed connectivity to health units

Nearly 2,000 Basic Health Units (UBS) across Brazil are set to receive high-speed internet connectivity, thanks to a BRL 46 million investment from the Fund for the Universalisation of Telecommunications Services (Fust). The Ministry of Communications has announced the provisional results of a tender that selected over 30 national and regional operators to implement this crucial infrastructure.

Zambian government launches national spatial data infrastructure policy
ZAMBIA 18 JUN

Zambian government launches national spatial data infrastructure policy

The government has launched the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Policy to coordinate the management and sharing of geospatial information, The Times of Zambia reported. Secretary to the cabinet Patrick Kangwa said this milestone in Zambia's digital transformation marks a shift towards "smarter" governance based on citizens' needs. He said fragmented and inaccessible geospatial data in government institutions had undermined effective planning, delayed decision-making and led to duplication of eff

NTIA opens applications for USD 790 mln in broadband funding
UNITED STATES 18 JUN

NTIA opens applications for USD 790 mln in broadband funding

​The US National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has opened applications for USD 790 million in funding to bring broadband networks to Tribal areas. Two streams are available, under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) and the Native Entities Grant Program (NEGP). Applications can be submitted until 17 September, and the NTIA expects to make awards on a rolling basis beginning in spring 2027. A webinar is planned for 24 June to provide more information on the process. 

Bosch fined USD 36 mln for violating US sanctions against Huawei
UNITED STATES 18 JUN

Bosch fined USD 36 mln for violating US sanctions against Huawei

Germany's Bosch will pay USD 36.2 million to the US government for violating sanctions against Huawei. The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the settlement agreement with Bosch, covering shipments of MEMS sensors to Huawei over the four years to September 2024. 

INDONESIA 18 JUN

Korea and ASEAN complete high-performance computing project in Indonesia

South Korea and ASEAN have completed the deployment of a high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure project in Indonesia, marking a milestone in their broader digital cooperation programme. South Korea's ministry of science and ICT and ministry of foreign affairs, together with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI), announced the official opening of the facility at Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency.

JAPAN 18 JUN

Korea and Japan discuss 6G and satellite spectrum policy ahead of WRC-27

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT and Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications have held the seventh Korea-Japan Radio Policy Director-General Meeting in Seoul, focusing on spectrum policy cooperation and preparations for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27). The meeting brought together government officials and representatives from industry, academia and research organisations from both countries. 

KAZAKHSTAN 17 JUN

Freedom Connect to work with Transtelecom on broadband expansion in villages

Kazakhstan operator Transtelecom has signed a contract with the company Freedom Connect, which earlier worked under the SilkNetCom company name, reports Profit.kz. The companies will cooperate on deploying fibre-optic lines to villages under the national project Accessible Internet. Up to 90 percent of the country's villages are planned to be covered by this national project.

KAZAKHSTAN 17 JUN

Firebird signs agreement with Kazakhstan on AI infrastructure

The company Firebird and the Kazakhstan government signed an agreement on strategic cooperation, reports Arkatelecom. The cooperation is focused on the development of the national AI infrastructure and digital ecosystem.

SENEGAL 17 JUN

Orange Money and Senegalse govt partner to enable mobile health payments

Orange Money Senegal and the Ministry of Health have agreed a partnership to accelerate healthcare digitisation through the adoption of secure and efficient digital payment service, TechAfrica News reported. Orange Money will streamline access to medical treatment by providing citizens with faster, more secure and highly accessible digital payment options. The initiative aligns with broader national efforts to build a more inclusive, future-ready healthcare system.

NIGERIA 17 JUN

IMF urges Nigerian government to tax telecoms to boost revenue

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has renewed its call for Nigeria to introduce telecom excise duties and expand VAT to fuel products, The Guardian reported. These measures would strengthen government revenue and support long-term economic development, says the IMF's 2026 Article IV consultation report on Nigeria, released on 09 June. The lender warned that recent tax reforms may not generate enough revenue to sustain the government's medium-term spending objectives. Plans to impose an excise duty of 5

EUROPE 17 JUN

Digital Decade report sees EU missing 2030 target for universal FTTP coverage

The European Union is falling short on its target for 100 percent of premises covered by FTTP by 2030, and also needs to do more to accelerate the roll-out of standalone 5G, the latest progress report on the Digital Decade targets shows. While fibre coverage rose nearly 5 percentage points in the past year to 74.1 percent of households in the EU, the current pace will put the EU at only 90 percent coverage in 2030. 5G meanwhile is used by only around 28 percent of people, despite near-universal coverage. 

FINLAND 17 JUN

Finnish TUUTTI report recommends steps to foster market-driven investment coupled with security

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications (LVM) has published a report on the first phase of the TUUTTI (Turvallisuutta ja uutta talouskasvua tietoverkoista) project, which seeks to generate security and new economic growth through communication networks. It concludes that reliable communication networks are the foundation of a functioning society, supply security, investments and growth in the data economy. It proposes short-term measures to ensure market-driven investment remain coupled with se

JAPAN 17 JUN

Japan and UK prepare beyond 5G research programme on AI networks, NTN and photonics

Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) has launched a process to identify prospective participants for a planned Japan-UK joint research programme focused on Beyond 5G and 6G technologies. The initiative will be delivered through the Beyond 5G Fund administered by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). Ahead of a formal funding call, NICT has begun seeking expressions of interest from organisations intending to submit proposals.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 17 JUN

South Korea prepares AIDC law to accelerate regional AI data centre development

South Korea's government has begun preparations for the implementation of the Special Act on AI Data Centers (AIDC), which is designed to encourage the development of AI infrastructure outside the Seoul metropolitan area through streamlined approvals and regulatory incentives, according to Newsis, citing industry sources. The National AI Strategy Committee held a policy seminar with the participation of the Committee on Regional Era, the ministry of science and ICT and the ministry of climate, energy and en

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 17 JUN

Korea's AI Safety Institute signs cooperation agreement with OpenAI

South Korea's AI Safety Institute has signed an MoU with OpenAI to strengthen cooperation on the safety evaluation of advanced AI systems in high-risk domains. The agreement was signed at the Seoul office of the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). The agreement expands an AI cooperation framework established between the ministry of science and ICT and OpenAI in October 2025, extending collaboration into AI safety. The two organisations will share knowledge and best practices relate

MALAYSIA 17 JUN

South Korea's TTA signs ICT standards cooperation agreement with Malaysia

South Korea's Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) has signed an MoU with Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB) to expand cooperation on information and communications technology standardisation. The agreement was signed in Kuala Lumpur and establishes a framework for collaboration on the development of standards and standardisation roadmaps in areas including AI, quantum technologies, IoT and next-generation communications.

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