KT launches AI-powered Genie TV Set-top Box A2
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:54

KT launches AI-powered Genie TV Set-top Box A2

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched the Genie TV Set-top Box A2, adding an LLM-based AI agent that allows users to search for content using descriptions of its plot, cast or mood rather than the exact title. Users can also ask the AI questions about content while watching. The set-top box also uses AI to optimise the viewing experience. 

SK Broadband union demands funding plan over data centre spin-off
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:52

SK Broadband union demands funding plan over data centre spin-off

South Korea's SK Broadband (SKB) union is demanding a new growth strategy and funding commitments following plans to separate the company's data centre and submarine cable businesses into a new entity, SK Horizon. Under the proposed restructuring, SKB will remain as the surviving company, while SK Horizon will take over its data centre and proprietary submarine cable-based international leased-line businesses. The spin-off is scheduled for 1 February 2027.

Korea to impose fines of up to 6% of revenue for illegal spam
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:51

Korea to impose fines of up to 6% of revenue for illegal spam

South Korea's Broadcasting Media and Communications Commission (KCC) has approved rules that will allow fines of up to 6 percent of related revenue to be imposed on illegal spam senders and service providers that fail to take required measures to prevent their services being used to distribute illegal spam. The new enforcement rules set penalty rates of 1-6 percent of related revenue, alongside fixed fines of KRW 100 million to KRW 2 billion depending on the seriousness of the violation. 

Sakura Internet finds access to 1.36 mln accounts in cyberattack investigation
JAPAN 05:49

Sakura Internet finds access to 1.36 mln accounts in cyberattack investigation

Japanese operator Sakura Internet has completed its investigation into an unauthorised access incident affecting its rental server service and a separate attack on its customer management system, identifying 1,360,563 accounts whose stored information may have been viewed or obtained by a third party. The operator said the customer management system, which stores contract information for multiple services, was subject to unauthorised access between April 2023 and March 2026. 

IIJ and NTT Docomo Business demonstrate interoperability between data spaces
JAPAN 05:47

IIJ and NTT Docomo Business demonstrate interoperability between data spaces

Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) and NTT Docomo Business have completed a demonstration of data exchange between two data spaces with different architectures, testing whether data can be shared while maintaining controls over how it is used. The demonstration connected IIJ's data space, developed through a NEDO-funded research project, with an NTT Docomo Business data space based on the European open-source Tractus-X software. The companies said they confirmed that reliable data exchange was possible between

NextDC prices AUD 1.1 bn convertible notes to fund data centre pipeline
AUSTRALIA 05:45

NextDC prices AUD 1.1 bn convertible notes to fund data centre pipeline

Australian-based pan-Asian data centre developer and operator NextDC has priced an AUD 1.1 bn convertible notes offering, with the proceeds to support the continued delivery and expansion of its Australian data centre development pipeline. The five-year subordinated notes carry a 1.75 per cent annual interest rate and are due in September 2031. NextDC expects net proceeds of about AUD 1.006 billion after the cost of associated hedging transactions and before transaction costs.

ETRI develops AI platform to create and test game content
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:44

ETRI develops AI platform to create and test game content

South Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has developed an AI platform that can generate game content, identify errors by playing games itself and quantitatively predict how enjoyable a game will be. The AI-based game development and verification automation platform comprises separate creation and verification engines. The creation engine uses reinforcement learning-based procedural content generation to create game maps without relying on human-produced training data. 

DigiCo completes sale of Chicago data centre for US asset recycling
AUSTRALIA 05:42

DigiCo completes sale of Chicago data centre for US asset recycling

Australian-based DigiCo Infrastructure REIT (ASX: DGT) has completed the sale of its CHI1 data centre in Chicago, originally announced in May, for USD 750 million. The sale is part of DigiCo's capital recycling strategy, with proceeds being used to reduce debt and support investment in its Australian portfolio, including the 88 MW SYD1 data centre project in Sydney.

South Korea and France agree measures to support space industry
FRANCE 05:41

South Korea and France agree measures to support space industry

South Korea's Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has signed an implementing agreement with France's National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) to strengthen cooperation between the two countries' space industries and support Korean companies seeking to enter European markets. The agreement follows a framework agreement signed by the two organisations in October 2025 and shifts the focus towards practical support for private-sector space companies, particularly small and start-up businesses. 

Minneapolis-St Paul airport deploys Ericsson private 5G network
UNITED STATES 05:39

Minneapolis-St Paul airport deploys Ericsson private 5G network

Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP) has deployed a private 5G network from Ericsson to provide dedicated wireless connectivity for airport operations across its five-square-mile campus. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), which operates MSP, partnered with Ericsson and Insight Enterprises on the deployment, with Pierson Wireless responsible for installation. Insight resold and manages the Ericsson Private 5G solution.

Telstra announces CHF 200 million bond issue
AUSTRALIA 05:37

Telstra announces CHF 200 million bond issue

Telstra Group has priced a CHF 200 million (approximately AUD 342 million) bond issue, with the seven-year notes expected to be issued on 30 September 2026. The notes were priced on 9 September during London trading hours under Telstra's Debt Issuance Program Offering Circular dated 18 August 2026. Telstra said it will use the proceeds for general corporate purposes.

Superloop launches AI assistant for business and wholesale customers
AUSTRALIA 05:36

Superloop launches AI assistant for business and wholesale customers

Australian operator Superloop has launched Kay, an AI account assistant integrated into its Krypton self-service platform for business customers, partners and managed service resellers. Kay allows users to interact with the platform through conversational prompts rather than navigating multiple screens or contacting support. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:34

SK Telecom discusses AI growth strategy with global telecom leaders

SK Telecom (SKT) CEO Jung Jaihun has discussed strategies for growth in the AI era and digital trust with global telecommunications and technology industry leaders at the GSMA M360 ASEAN event in Kuala Lumpur. Jung met GSMA secretary general Vivek Badrinath to discuss new AI-driven growth opportunities and strategies for shifting telecom infrastructure towards AI. The discussions included cooperation around SKT's AI full-stack strategy, spanning infrastructure, models and services, including its plans to de

AUSTRALIA 05:32

Nvidia targets 2 GW Australian AI infrastructure buildout with local partners

Nvidia said it is working with eight Australian cloud and data centre operators on a potential buildout of up to 2 GW of AI infrastructure by 2027, using its DSX AI factory platform. The company's announcement highlights the partners as Firmus, Sharon AI, Iren, Megaport, ResetData, CDC, NextDC and AirTrunk. The infrastructure companies will provide the land, power and data centre capacity, while Nvidia will supply its DSX platform, accelerated computing, networking and software. 

SINGAPORE 05:31

Gulf and Singtel to develop cable link between Thailand and Singapore

Gulf Development and Singtel Group have formed a strategic partnership to develop and invest in submarine cable infrastructure connecting Thailand and Singapore. The first initiative under the partnership will be participation in the Vietnam-Thailand-Singapore (VTS) cable system, which is expected to be operational by 2030. Singtel Singapore and Thai associate AIS will contribute market, connectivity and customer expertise to the development and commercialisation of the system.

NETHERLANDS 04:58

Third of Dutch households still with no SVOD services

A third of Dutch households (33%) still have no video streaming subscriptions. Older people are less likely to have SVOD services, while young people are more likely to have several streaming services, the latest edition of Telecompaper's Video Behaviour of Dutch Consumers report shows. The data for Q2 2026 shows more people subscribing to the local services Videoland and NPO compared to a year ago, while most other streaming services are stable to slightly lower in their market penetration. Netflix remains

CHINA 03:09

PCCW Global, Druid to jointly provide satellite, hybrid IoT services across China, Hong Kong, Macao, Belt and Road region

PCCW Global, the international telecoms services provider under HKT has signed a partnership agreement with Druid Technology, a Chinese mainland provider of IoT services. The two companies plan to jointly deliver one-stop IoT services that combine satellite and hybrid connectivity in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Belt and Road regions.

MONGOLIA 02:52

Mongolia's Mobinet deploys Plume Platform to power mobihome broadband service

Plume Design, a global subscriber experience platform serving more than 450 ISPs across 60 countries, has announced that Mongolian broadband services provider Mobinet is deploying the Plume Platform to power its mobihome broadband service. The new service is designed to provide Mobinet customers with access to AI-optimized WiFi, cybersecurity protection, parental controls and real-time home network management through a mobile app.

GLOBAL 9 SEP

iPhone Duo foldable to land on 23 October following 18 Pro, Pro Max release

Apple will start pre-orders next month for its much-anticipated foldable handset, the iPhone Duo, after first releasing the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models this month. Retail sales of the foldable phone will begin on 23 October with pre-orders available from 16 October. Prices start at USD 1,999 for a 256 GB model, with on-board storage ranging up to 2 TB.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 9 SEP

Russian audit finds telecom operators under-reporting revenue to universal service fund

The Russian Audit Chamber found that some half of telecom operators report lower revenue to the Ministry of Digital Development than their tax filings show, reports RBK. Meanwhile, the Ministry, which administers contributions to the universal service reserve (a special fund into which operators must pay 2 percent of their telecom service revenue) does not verify these calculations. This finding comes from an audit report covering the ministry's management of reserve contributions for the period 2023–2025 a

KENYA 9 SEP

Kenyan coastal cable system project launches at ITW Africa

Lulu, a new submarine cable along the coast of Kenya, has officially launched at the ITW Africa conference. The system is co-developed by Mauritius-headquartered ICT infrastructure developer INDOI (IOX), Kenyan investment firm Blue Trade Investments, AfriTrade Consulting Group, Kingdom Bank and ARISE IIP - the developer and operator of VSEZ, Kenya's coastal industrial platform. The LuLu Coastal Cable System is designed to bolster connectivity along Kenya's 500-kilometre Indian Ocean coastline, connecting fi

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 9 SEP

Beeline Business launches CRM with built-in cloud PBX integration

Russian operator Beeline said that its unit Beeline Business has launched a CRM system for managing sales and customer interactions featuring built-in integration with its Cloud PBX. Thanks to this pre-configured service link, Beeline Cloud PBX users can start working in the CRM system in about five minutes, without the need to set up connectors or hire external integrators.

FRANCE 9 SEP

SFR loses court challenge against EUR 9 mln fine from French tax office

French operator SFR, part of Altice, has failed in its challenge against fines amounting to EUR 9 million, which were imposed by the tax authorities following audits covering the 2017-2019 period. In filings dating from July 2025 and May 2026, the operator requested that the fines be invalidated, but the administrative court in Paris sided with the French tax office following a hearing in June. The tax audits had found that SFR neglected capital gains tracking obligations relating to the acquisition of Omea

UNITED STATES 9 SEP

Gilat secures USD 32 mln US defense contract for multi-band DKET systems

Gilat Satellite Networks announced that its subsidiary Gilat DataPath secured a contract valued at over USD 32 million from the US Department of Defense for multi-band DKET Systems operating across Ku, Ka and X-band networks. Deliveries are scheduled over the next twelve months. The award represents a significant expansion of Gilat DataPath's long-standing DKET operations, further strengthening Gilat Defense's role in US mission-critical communications programmes. Designed for rapid transport and field depl

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