Italian police take down EUR 300 mln cross-border pirate streaming operation
ITALY 07:15

Italian police take down EUR 300 mln cross-border pirate streaming operation

Italy's Guardia di Finanza financial police said they have coordinated raids across several countries to dismantle major streaming piracy operation that caused around EUR 300 million in damages to rights holders including Sky, Dazn, Netflix, Disney+ and Spotify. The operation, coordinated by the local Guardia di Finanza in Ravenna and prosecutors in Bologna with support from Eurojust, involved raids in Italy as well as parallel actions in France and Germany.

NTT Docomo sells central Tokyo land assets for JPY 59 bln - report
JAPAN 07:13

NTT Docomo sells central Tokyo land assets for JPY 59 bln - report

NTT Docomo has reportedly sold two plots of land in central Tokyo for approximately JPY 59 billion (USD 371 million), while retaining ownership of the buildings on the sites, according to Bloomberg, citing industry sources. The mobile operator sold land surrounding a building in Hitotsubashi in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward to Sumitomo Corporation for around JPY 50 billion, based on land registry records and people familiar with the matter. The report also stated that land beneath a building in Tokyo's Shinjuku dist

Safaricom pledges KES 114 mln to Rhino Charge conservation drive
KENYA 07:11

Safaricom pledges KES 114 mln to Rhino Charge conservation drive

Kenyan operator Safaricom and the M-Pesa Foundation have committed KES 114 million to the 2026 Rhino Charge. The funding will support both ecological restoration and event logistics for the 37th edition of the endurance off-road competition, scheduled for 30 May in Samburu.

V.tal shareholders approve capital increase at Tecto
BRAZIL 07:10

V.tal shareholders approve capital increase at Tecto

Shareholders of Brazilian wholesale network operator V.tal have approved a BRL 1.182 billion capital increase involving its data centre subsidiary TectoDigital I SPE (Tecto I). The transaction will be carried out through the issuance of more than 1.182 billion new shares, each with a nominal value of BRL 1.00. As a result, Tecto I's share capital will rise from BRL 1,000 to approximately BRL 1.1823 billion. The increase will be fully subscribed by V.tal and paid in by 31 May through the contribution of 100

Axiata doubles Q1 profit with improved EBITDA, cash flow
ASIA 07:08

Axiata doubles Q1 profit with improved EBITDA, cash flow

Axiata posted profit after tax and minority interests (PATAMI) of more than MYR 273.8 million for the first quarter of 2026, which represents as increase of 100 percent year-on-year. This growth was mainly boosted by improved operating profitability, cost discipline and contributions across the portfolio, with foreign exchange gains and lower financing costs providing additional support.

Yettel Hungary revamps prepaid offers
HUNGARY 07:07

Yettel Hungary revamps prepaid offers

Yettel Hungary has overhauled its prepaid services, removing expiration dates on starter package data and voice allowances. Other top-up amounts now come with a uniform 365-day validity period. Prepaid mobile internet users can select from a range of options, spanning from a 1-day 1 GB package to a 30-day unlimited data plan. Furthermore, recharging through the official Yettel app unlocks a bonus of one day of complimentary unlimited data with every top-up. For voice calls, add-on minute packages can reduce

Axian Telecom Group revenue rises 25% in Q1
AFRICA 07:05

Axian Telecom Group revenue rises 25% in Q1

Axian Telecom Group reported a 27.5 percent year-on-year revenue increase to USD 476.5 million for the first quarter of 2026, up from USD 373.3 million in Q1 2025. This revenue includes a USD 14.8 million contribution from the takeover of Wananchi Group. Excluding that impact, the revenue growth for the quarter was 23.6 percent, primarily driven by strong performances in Tanzania and Madagascar, which expanded by 20.6 percent and 21.0 percent, respectively.

DHH International sales up 14% in Q1 on AI services growth
ITALY 06:53

DHH International sales up 14% in Q1 on AI services growth

Milan-based data centre services provider DHH International reported first-quarter 2026 revenues of EUR 11.0 million, up 14 percent from EUR 9.6 million a year earlier, with recurring revenues remaining high at around 92 percent. The result, which does not yet include the recently-acquired managed cybersecurity provider BLS, was driven by rising demand for AI-related services, led by a 100 percent year-on-year growth in the GPU segment. However, net profit dipped to EUR 1 million from EUR 1.2 million in Q1

Canadian regulator sets new funding and discoverability rules for local content
CANADA 06:42

Canadian regulator sets new funding and discoverability rules for local content

Canada's telecommunications and broadcasting regulator, the CRTC, has introduced new measures governing broadcaster contributions to Canadian and Indigenous content as part of the implementation of the country's modernised Broadcasting Act. The regulator said the changes are intended to update Canada's broadcasting framework and establish contribution requirements for both traditional and online broadcasters.

Cameroon directs telecom operators to block undeclared phones
CAMEROON 06:39

Cameroon directs telecom operators to block undeclared phones

Cameroon has ordered mobile operators to begin disconnecting and blacklisting roughly 700,000 unregistered mobile devices from 25 May, the Tribune reported. The directive, issued by Customs Director General Fongod Edwin Nuvaga, shifts enforcement responsibility to telecom operators, including Camtel, MTN Cameroon, and Orange Cameroon. Under the new rules, network carriers that allow uncleared devices to connect to their systems will face direct legal liability for any unpaid customs duties. The measure appl

V.tal swings to Q1 loss as revenue drops
BRAZIL 06:36

V.tal swings to Q1 loss as revenue drops

Brazilian wholesale network operator V.tal reported a net loss of BRL 524 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to a net profit of BRL 38 million for the same period last year. Net revenue dropped from BRL 1.8 billion to BRL 1.5 billion, and EBITDA fell from BRL 0.9 million to BRL 0.3 million, sending the EBITDA margin down from 48 percent to 20 percent. Capex was stable at BRL 0.4 million.

Telekom Slovenije Q1 net profit grows 12% to EUR 16 million
SLOVENIA 06:34

Telekom Slovenije Q1 net profit grows 12% to EUR 16 million

Telekom Slovenije Group reported revenue growth of 4 percent to EUR 178.7 million in the first quarter of 2026. This led to a 12 percent increase in net profit, reaching EUR 16 million. EBITDA jumped 7 percent to EUR 66 million, with an EBITDA margin of 36.9 percent.

EGYPT 06:32

Telecom Egypt launches FTTR service with Huawei

Telecom Egypt launched Fibre-to-the-Room (FTTR) services to improve home internet and broadband connections in Egypt. The technology resolves common connectivity issues like weak signals, dead zones, and network congestion in larger households, using equipment from Huawei. The commercially available service provides 24/7 technical support alongside professional installation.

UNITED STATES 06:29

Prime Data Centers begins construction of 240 MW Phoenix campus

US data centre developer and operator Prime Data Centers has started construction on the first three buildings of its planned 240 MW Phoenix campus in Avondale, Arizona, marking the initial phase of a project that the company said represents more than USD 3 billion in investment. The development will comprise five hyperscale data centre buildings across a 66.5-acre site, with a total of 1.3 million square feet of space and 240 MW of critical IT capacity. 

GLOBAL 06:06

Fujitsu develops self-evolving AI agent technology for business applications

Fujitsu has developed a multi-agent AI technology designed to continuously learn and adapt to changes in business environments by incorporating operational results, human feedback and updates to rules or specifications. The company said the technology enables multiple AI agents to work together and identify reasons for success and failure during task execution, allowing them to generate and apply operational improvements without requiring the level of manual intervention previously carried out by specialist

JAPAN 05:58

SoftBank to launch AI GPU cloud service under neocloud strategy

SoftBank said it plans to launch an AI-focused cloud service in October 2026 as part of its neocloud strategy, combining GPU infrastructure and software designed to support AI model development, inference and data processing workloads. The new service, called AI Data Center GPU Cloud, will be powered by the operator's Infrinia AI Cloud OS software stack and will initially be made available through a beta programme before being used internally across SoftBank group companies.

ASIA 05:55

NTT expands startup collaboration programme to Australia and India

NTT will hold its NTT Startup Challenge programme for a third consecutive year in 2026, expanding its geographic scope to include Australia and India as it seeks to increase collaboration with startups across the Asia-Pacific region. The operator said the programme, launched in 2024 to support collaboration with overseas startups, will involve 15 NTT Group companies this year, with NTT Data taking a broader role in the initiative. NTT Data will also jointly organise the Partnership Day component of the prog

JAPAN 05:53

Japan approves NTT East regional subsidiary merger plan

Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) has approved a merger resolution submitted by NTT East, allowing the operator to proceed with a restructuring that will consolidate several regional subsidiaries into the parent company. The approval follows an application submitted by NTT East on 24 April 2026 under Japan's NTT Law, which requires ministerial approval for mergers, company divisions and dissolution involving NTT and its regional companies.

JAPAN 05:52

NTT to launch year-round autonomous vehicle test field on public roads

NTT Mobility will begin operating a new autonomous driving test field, known as the Co-Creation Hub, from 1 June, providing a year-round environment for testing autonomous vehicle technologies and services on public roads. The facility is located around the NTT Musashino Research and Development Center and includes routes on public roads featuring mixed traffic conditions, including cars, pedestrians and cyclists.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:50

LG Uplus outlines six-route subsea cable network for World Cup broadcasts

LG Uplus has outlined plans to establish a dedicated international transmission network for domestic broadcasters covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a six-route submarine cable infrastructure spanning around 14,000km between the United States and South Korea. The network design builds on measures previously used for major sporting events, including the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics and the 2024 Paris Olympics. LG Uplus said international sports broadcasting faces risks including submarine cable failur

JAPAN 05:48

NTT Docomo launches AI bear detection trial using mobile base stations

NTT Docomo has begun a field trial in Hokkaido using AI-enabled cameras installed at mobile base stations to detect bear activity in real time, as the operator explores the use of telecom infrastructure to support wildlife monitoring and public safety. The trial, which is scheduled to run until 30 November 2026, uses surveillance cameras connected to image recognition AI systems at two base station sites in Hokkaido. Video feeds are analysed in real time to identify the presence of bears.

JAPAN 05:46

NTT partners with Nirazaki City on road maintenance digitalisation project

Nirazaki City in Yamanashi Prefecture has signed a cooperation agreement with NTT East's Yamanashi branch and NTT-ME to jointly examine the use of digital technologies to improve road maintenance operations. The agreement focuses on the modernisation of road infrastructure management, including the inspection, repair and restoration of roads and associated structures such as road markings, traffic signs and guardrails. The partners said the initiative is intended to address challenges facing local governmen

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:44

X2M launches smart water meter in Korea with integrated connectivity platform

Australian technology company X2M Connect said it has launched what it claimed was South Korea's first AI-enabled separable integrated smart water meter, following the receipt of a manufacturing licence for the product in the country. The company said the device was developed after being engaged by South Korea's largest water manager to address connectivity issues affecting residential water meters and to reduce the costs associated with water network digitisation.

JAPAN 05:42

NTT and NEC demonstrate mmWave for high-speed multi-vehicle comms

NTT Docomo, NEC and NTT have demonstrated a technology designed to maintain stable, high-capacity millimetre-wave (mmWave) communications for multiple high-speed vehicles simultaneously, a capability the companies said could support future 6G deployments. The technology combines distributed MIMO antenna architecture with a technique that pre-compensates signal transmission frequency and timing at the base station. 

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