SK Telecom and T1 launch esports exhibition at T Factory Seoul
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:14

SK Telecom and T1 launch esports exhibition at T Factory Seoul

SK Telecom (SKT) has announced a new interactive exhibition developed with esports organisation T1, which will open at the operator's T Factory brand experience centre in Seoul on 2 July. The exhibition, titled Amhaeng Cheonmun: Counting the Stars, will run until 13 September before moving to other Asian cities, including Hong Kong and Taipei. Visitors will be able to view displays covering T1's history, including championship trophies, player-worn jerseys and memorabilia associated with the team's competit

KDDI launches Ponta Pharmacy with online consultations
JAPAN 05:13

KDDI launches Ponta Pharmacy with online consultations

KDDI has announced the launch of Ponta Pharmacy, a digital pharmacy service operated by Palm Healthcare, a joint venture between KDDI and Mitsubishi Corporation. The service, which opened on 1 July, allows users to access pharmacist consultations, receive online medication guidance and seek advice through the Ponta Pharmacy Line account or its website using a smartphone. Prescription medicines can be delivered to users' homes or collected from participating Lawson convenience stores across Japan.

Japan approves NTT West group restructuring
JAPAN 05:11

Japan approves NTT West group restructuring

Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications has approved a restructuring plan under which NTT West will absorb parts of the businesses of three of its wholly owned subsidiaries as part of a wider effort to simplify the group's operations. The approval, granted under Japan's NTT Law, covers an absorption-type company split proposed by NTT West on 17 June and is scheduled to take effect on 1 July 2026. As a condition of the approval, the ministry said NTT West must continue to implement measures t

One NZ appoints CFO Nick Judd as CEO following Jason Paris's departure
NEW ZEALAND 05:10

One NZ appoints CFO Nick Judd as CEO following Jason Paris's departure

One New Zealand has announced that chief financial officer Nick Judd will succeed Jason Paris as chief executive officer after Paris decided to step down following almost eight years in the role. The leadership transition was announced on 1 July. The company said Judd, who is currently chief financial officer, will take over as CEO as the business enters its next phase. During Paris's tenure, One NZ completed its separation from Vodafone Group ownership and rebranded. The operator also launched a nationwide

KT trials 5G network slicing at World Cup public viewing event
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:08

KT trials 5G network slicing at World Cup public viewing event

Korea Telecom (KT) has completed a trial of 5G Standalone (SA) network slicing during a World Cup public viewing event in Seoul, using the technology to provide dedicated communications for event staff in a high-traffic environment. The trial took place in the Gwanghwamun area, where large crowds gathered for the event. KT said it allocated separate network resources to event personnel, including staff and officials from the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Jongno District Office, creating a communications

Japan says its mobile prices remain internationally competitive
JAPAN 05:07

Japan says its mobile prices remain internationally competitive

Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) has published its annual international telecommunications pricing survey, finding that mobile pricing in Tokyo remains broadly competitive with major cities including New York, London, Paris, Dusseldorf and Seoul. The survey compared mobile, FTTH and fixed-line services across the six cities using purchasing power parity rather than exchange rates, based on publicly available pricing as of December 2025.

Australian commercial radio code introduces AI disclosure requirements
AUSTRALIA 05:04

Australian commercial radio code introduces AI disclosure requirements

Australia's revised Commercial Radio Code of Practice 2026 has come into effect, introducing new requirements for broadcasters to disclose when a synthetic voice is used to present a regularly scheduled programme or news bulletin. The new code marks the first time provisions covering transparency in the use of AI have been included in an Australian broadcasting code of practice. Under the rules, commercial radio stations must inform listeners when AI-generated voices are being used to host regular programmi

SK Telecom publishes first information security white paper
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:02

SK Telecom publishes first information security white paper

SK Telecom (SKT) has published its first Information Security White Paper 2025, outlining the operator's information security and privacy activities as part of its efforts to strengthen governance and improve transparency. Released on 1 July, the report describes measures the operator has taken since last year to review its information security framework across the organisation, with a focus on preventing future incidents and rebuilding trust.

BBIX expands OCX cloud connectivity to regional cable operator
JAPAN 04:59

BBIX expands OCX cloud connectivity to regional cable operator

SoftBank-owned internet exchange operator BBIX has partnered with Japanese cable provider Yamanashi CATV to deploy its Open Connectivity eXchange (OCX) cloud networking service, adding a new connection point at the operator's Yamanashi City Centre from 1 July. The partnership will see Yamanashi CATV integrate OCX into its backbone network to provide on-demand, low-latency connectivity to cloud platforms and data centres, while improving network resilience and supporting future service expansion.

Tata Communications to boost subsea cable network between India and Singapore
INDIA 04:49

Tata Communications to boost subsea cable network between India and Singapore

Tata Communications has announced plans to upgrade its subsea cable network between India and Singapore. This initiative aims to meet the increasing demand for AI, cloud computing services, and hyperscaler data traffic across Asia. Tata Communications will enhance its Tata Global Network (TGN) capabilities by integrating a new subsea cable system between Mumbai & Singapore; as well as invest as a consortium member in a new subsea cable system, connecting Chennai to Singapore with expected Ready for Service

Veon launches USD 1 billion 'Invest in Bangladesh Now' initiative with USD 250 million anchor capital
BANGLADESH 02:58

Veon launches USD 1 billion 'Invest in Bangladesh Now' initiative with USD 250 million anchor capital

Veon has announced plans to invest USD 250 million in Bangladesh over the coming years as part of a newly proposed public-private partnership dubbed 'Invest in Bangladesh Now'. This initial funding acts as a catalyst to mobilize global capital and attract a total of USD 1 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) to accelerate the nation's digital economy.

Russia sees spike in smartphone viruses after app restrictions
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 30 JUN

Russia sees spike in smartphone viruses after app restrictions

​The number of smartphones in Russia affected by viruses has grown by 70 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year, reports Kommersant citing data from the operator Megafon. An estimated 1.5 million Android devices are affected in the country, equal to around 1.5 percent of all Android-based devices in Russia. The rise in infections is thought to be the result of restrictions on downloading popular apps in the country. Consumers turn to third-party distributors that are more often targeted by hack

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 30 JUN

Yandex launches agent development platform for Alice AI

Russian internet company Yandex has introduced a platform for developers to make their own AI agents for Alice AI, its universal AI assistant and large language model. The platform is being tested on services from Yandex and will open up for external users in future. The services Yandex Taxi and Yandex Shop have developed the first AI agents using the new platform, and other services from Yandex plan to launch their own agents soon.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 30 JUN

MTS adds money transfers to Serbia on app

Russian operator MTS has launched money transfers to Serbia for consumer customers. Instant transfers can be received in cash. The option is available on the mobile application My MTS, and the money can be collected at currency exchange offices indicated in the application. The maximum transfer is RUB 800,000, and the transfer time is up to 10 minutes.

KYRGYZSTAN 30 JUN

Mega expands mobile coverage at popular tourist destinations

Kyrgyzstan operator Mega announced it has expanded the coverage of its mobile network in popular tourist destinations. New base stations were launched at Son-Kul Lake in the Naryn region, along the route to Kel-Suu Lake in South Kyrgyzstan, on the route around Issyk-Kul Lake, at Kyrchin Gorge in the Issyk-Kul region, as well as in numerous other sites in preparation for the holiday season.

TURKMENISTAN 30 JUN

Turkmentelecom reports wide business adoption of 5G in Arkadag

Turkmenistan national operator Turkmentelecom said that its 5G services are being used for education, healthcare, city management and industrial needs in the city of Arkadag. Companies use the network for managing industrial processes, and the network is also used for data exchange by educational entities, telemedicine and broadcasting. 5G services were first launched in Arkadag in July 2025.

FRANCE 30 JUN

French media groups win EUR 126 mln in payments from Google over anti-competitive online ad sales

Four French media groups have been awarded payments totalling EUR 126 million from Google, reports Les Echos. The claimants were seeking damages and interest amounting to EUR 570 million, after accusing Google of anti-competitive online ad sales practices. The tech giant has yet to decide whether to appeal this latest ruling, issued by a Paris court. The four media groups are video-sharing platform Dailymotion (part of Canal Plus), Prisma Media, Le Figaro, and Les Echos-Le Parisien.

ARMENIA 30 JUN

Ucom, CIPR AeroSpace launch new stage of space technologies education

Armenian operator Ucom and CIPR AeroSpace announced the launch of a new stage of cooperation aimed at developing space technologies and engineering education in Armenia. In 2026, the Space 1.0 educational package will be introduced in 15 schools across Armenia, including seven schools in Yerevan and eight schools in the regions. Space 1.0 is a hands-on educational package that enables students to explore the fundamentals of space technologies not only in theory, but also through a practical format. Through

POLAND 30 JUN

Phobos Group revenues grow 13% in 2025

Revenues of Poland's Phobos Group totaled PLN 123.3 million in 2025, up by 13.3 percent year-on-year, reports Telko.in citing a corporate statement in the National Court Register. Operating costs amounted to PLN 97.4 million, up by 11 percent, and the net profit rose 7.4 percent to PLN 21.3 million.

UNITED STATES 30 JUN

Ribbon helps Virginia ILEC carrier to implement BEAD-targeted broadband upgrades

MGW Telephone, a US regional multi-play carrier based in Virginia, has selected Ribbon Communications to supply broadband infrastructure upgrades aligned with the federal BEAD broadband subsidy programme. MGW Telephone is an incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC), meaning it held a regional monopoly on telecoms before the market opened up. Texas-based Ribbon will supply Circuit Emulation Services to ease the client's migration from TDM (time-division multiplex) wired infrastructure to an all-IP environment

POLAND 30 JUN

Plus offers 2-for-1 on Samsung smartphones

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has introduced a promotion to customers buying smartphones from Samsung in its shops. The promotion covers the S26-series, as well as Galaxy A57-series smartphones. Customers buying smartphones covered with the promotion are offered free smartphones, smartwatches, as well as an additional eSIM valid for six months.

SPAIN 30 JUN

Atresmedia claims Spanish TV market lead while RTVE grows audience share

Spanish commercial broadcaster Atresmedia claimed it is both Spain's leading TV group and operator of the most-watched channel for the fifth consecutive year. Public broadcaster RTVE meanwhile claimed it is the only broadcaster achieving growth in the 2025-26 season.

NETHERLANDS 30 JUN

Dutch web domains market returns to growth in H1

The number of registered .nl web domains increased in the first half of 2026, ending two years of decline. The registrar SIDN said the total number reached 6.129 million, compared to 6.059 million at the start of the year. 

NETHERLANDS 30 JUN

KPN expands support for Rijksmuseum

KPN announced a new support agreement with the Rijksmuseum. As a 'Founder' for the national museum in Amsterdam the operator will provide a financial contribution as well as work with the museum on digital access to its collection. The exhibition wing will be renamed the KPN wing in recognition of the support.

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