Japan's TVer surpasses 53 million monthly users
JAPAN 04:13

Japan's TVer surpasses 53 million monthly users

Japan's commercial broadcaster streaming service TVer recorded 53.06 million monthly unique browsers in October 2026, its highest figure to date, as viewing on connected TVs and demand for live sports coverage continued to grow. The figure was up from the previous record set in January. TVer attributed the increase to new users, more frequent viewing by existing users and a wider range of viewing occasions. Connected TV users increased by 25 percent year on year, while the service recorded 635 million video

South Korea seeks public views on SK Broadband spin-off
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:11

South Korea seeks public views on SK Broadband spin-off

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT (MSIT) is seeking public and industry views on SK Broadband's (SKB) plan to separate its data centre and submarine cable businesses into a new company, SK Horizon. The ministry will accept submissions from 10 to 30 November as part of its review of the proposed corporate split, which SK Broadband applied for on 1 September.

Generative AI use in Japan nearly doubles as mobile habits shift - NTT Docomo
JAPAN 04:09

Generative AI use in Japan nearly doubles as mobile habits shift - NTT Docomo

Generative AI use in Japan has almost doubled in a year, with 51 percent of survey respondents now using it, up from 27 percent in February 2025, according to research by NTT Docomo's Mobile Society Research Institute. Use is spreading beyond younger people and beyond search and writing, to business tasks and personal advice. In a 2025 survey, 54 percent of users said generative AI quickly resolves their questions or concerns, and 51 percent said consulting it was easier than talking to a person. Trust lagg

NTT Data and Flux launch AI agent service for corporate management
JAPAN 04:02

NTT Data and Flux launch AI agent service for corporate management

NTT Data has partnered AI company Flux to launch a service using AI agents to support corporate management and financial planning activities. The service is designed to help executives and corporate planning teams analyse changes in business performance, assess forecasts and consider potential improvements by allowing AI agents to access and analyse internal company data. Responses will include the supporting data and the calculations or processes used to reach conclusions.

LG Uplus partners with three universities to develop Korean-language voice AI
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:00

LG Uplus partners with three universities to develop Korean-language voice AI

LG Uplus has formed an alliance with Seoul National University, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Yonsei University to develop voice AI technology tailored to the Korean language. The K-Voice AI Alliance will research technologies intended to make conversations between people and AI more natural, including the ability to recognise speaking styles, tone and context, and retain information over longer exchanges.

Optus validates Cisco Live Protect on 8000 Series routers
AUSTRALIA 03:58

Optus validates Cisco Live Protect on 8000 Series routers

Optus has validated Cisco's Live Protect technology on Cisco 8000 Series routers, as part of its efforts to strengthen network resilience and reduce the time required to apply security protections. Live Protect allows targeted protective measures to be applied to supported network infrastructure while a permanent software fix is tested and validated. The approach is designed to avoid service disruption and the need to restart affected equipment when applying the interim protection.

M1 reports data breach exposing customer personal information
SINGAPORE 03:57

M1 reports data breach exposing customer personal information

Singapore operator M1 has disclosed a data breach involving customer information, including names, NRIC/FIN numbers, dates of birth and contact details. M1 said it identified the breach on 30 October and had since contained it. The affected information includes customers' mobile numbers, email addresses and residential addresses. The company did not disclose how many customers were affected. The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) said it was aware of the incident and was investigating.

KT to hold draw for 155 types of preferred mobile numbers
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 03:54

KT to hold draw for 155 types of preferred mobile numbers

Korea Telecom (KT) will open applications on 16 November for a draw giving customers the chance to obtain one of 155 types of preferred mobile numbers, including sequences such as 1111, 1234 and 1004. The numbers cover several formats, including four repeated digits, consecutive sequences and combinations with particular meanings. Each applicant can enter for up to three numbers.

KDDI and newmo partner to target autonomous taxi launch in Osaka by 2028
JAPAN 03:52

KDDI and newmo partner to target autonomous taxi launch in Osaka by 2028

KDDI has entered into a capital and business partnership with mobility technology company newmo to develop autonomous taxi services, targeting commercial operations in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, by 2028. KDDI Smart Mobility will also participate in a separate business partnership with the two companies to develop mobility services aimed at addressing regional transport challenges. Under the agreements, KDDI will provide communications infrastructure, AI computing resources, remote monitoring and high-precisio

NTT and Safran explore multi-orbit satellite optical communications partnership
JAPAN 03:50

NTT and Safran explore multi-orbit satellite optical communications partnership

NTT and French space equipment provider Safran Data Systems (Safran DS) have signed an MoU to explore the development of optical communications infrastructure connecting satellites in multiple orbits with terrestrial networks. The agreement will examine the integration of NTT's digital coherent and network control technologies into Safran DS's optical ground stations. The aim is to support optical connections between satellite networks and ground-based data infrastructure, including links to NTT's All-Photo

KDDI reports 4.7% revenue growth as AI and data centre businesses grow
JAPAN 03:48

KDDI reports 4.7% revenue growth as AI and data centre businesses grow

KDDI reported a 4.7 percent YoY increase in operating revenue to JPY 3.05 trillion for the six months ended 30 September 2026, supported by growth in mobile, cybersecurity, AI integration and data centre services. Adjusted operating income rose 13.9 percent to JPY 633.1 billion, while adjusted profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 13.6 percent to JPY 390 billion.

IIJ raises full-year revenue forecast after 29.9% first-half growth
JAPAN 03:47

IIJ raises full-year revenue forecast after 29.9% first-half growth

Japanese operator Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) has raised its full-year revenue forecast after reporting a 29.9 percent YoY increase in revenue to JPY 210.3 billion for the six months ended 30 September 2026. Operating profit increased 7.4 percent to JPY 16.5 billion, while net profit rose 7.4 percent to JPY 10.8 billion. The growth was driven primarily by systems integration (SI), where revenue increased 57.1 percent to JPY 115.2 billion. Network services revenue rose 7.5 percent to JPY 93.5 billion.

SINGAPORE 03:45

NetLink NBN Trust appoints Low Ka Hoe as incoming CEO

Singapore's NetLink NBN Trust has appointed Low Ka Hoe as CEO-designate, with effect from 10 November 2026, ahead of his succession to Tong Yew Heng as chief executive on 1 April 2027. Low will also join the board of the Singapore-based trustee-manager as an executive director on that date. Tong, who has led NetLink since January 2016, will retire as CEO and step down from the board on 31 March 2027.

SINGAPORE 03:44

Equinix opens 8 MW data centre in Singapore

Equinix has opened SG6, its sixth International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Singapore, with an initial capacity of 8 MW and an investment of around USD 290 million. The facility provides around 1,550 cabinets in its first phase, with capacity expected to increase to 20 MW of IT load when fully built out. It is designed to support high-density AI, high-performance computing and other data-intensive workloads. SG6 is among the first data centres developed under Singapore's Data Centre Call for Appl

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 03:43

LG Uplus expands membership offers for South Korean exam season

LG Uplus is extending its membership benefits during the university entrance examination season, offering discounts and promotional vouchers across food and drink, shopping, travel and leisure. Its PLUS WEEK promotion will run from 16 to 20 November, extending the period for claiming selected partner vouchers from one day to five days. More than 50 types of vouchers will be available through the company's U+one app, with each customer eligible to claim each partner offer once. Availability may end early if

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 03:41

South Korea and Netherlands increase cooperation on advanced technologies

South Korea and the Netherlands have agreed to expand scientific and technological cooperation into areas including quantum technology, synthetic biology and AI safety, following their first bilateral science and technology committee meeting on 6 November. The meeting, held in Sejong, established a formal cooperation channel under a research and science cooperation memorandum signed in March 2024. The two countries also discussed research security, R&D priorities and the commercialisation of research.

SINGAPORE 03:39

Singtel showcases AI-themed artwork by students with special needs

Singtel has opened its fifth Expressions Through Art exhibition in Singapore, featuring 46 artworks by students aged seven to 18 from all 26 special education schools across the country. The exhibition, themed 'Future of Singapore', presents the students' visions of the country's future, including AI robots, underwater cities and space exploration. The works use a range of artistic mediums and techniques.

GLOBAL 00:02

The week in telecom: telco Q3 reports show value of connectivity, Nokia charts impact of AI traffic

A good week for most telecom operators, with Q3 reports showing revenue growth and higher dividends. Nokia has predicted what AI traffic could mean for telecom networks, and Qualcomm is helping Starlink build its mobile network, while Liberty Global struggles with the eternal cable versus fibre question, and Marvell bets big on photonics.

GERMANY 7 NOV

German Weekly - Week 45

Telefonica Germany is moving its customer service locations in Bremen and Rostock to TP, formerly Teleperformance, as it reduces its contact centres in Germany from five to three. 1&1 said it can now reach 25 million households (household count) in Germany with fibre. Deutsche Telekom grew its Germany revenues by 3.9 percent in the third quarter while cutting cash capex. The Federal Ministry of the Interior is preparing to ban Chinese network technology, according to Handelsblatt. Freenet will use proceeds

NETHERLANDS 7 NOV

Dutch Weekly - Week 45

VodafoneZiggo reported its first revenue growth in over two years in the third quarter, although earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) fell. The operator also proposed a minimum of three office days a week from 2027 and started a race car campaign for its 4 and 8 Gbps broadband plans. Telecompaper research showed the average price for gigabit broadband fell to EUR 50.77 per month, and that Odido's fixed wireless access service has an estimated 150,000 subscribers. In video,

UNITED KINGDOM 7 NOV

UK Weekly - Week 45

Virgin Media O2 announced a strategic plan that halts further fibre upgrades and targets annual cost savings of around GBP 800 million by 2029, after a media report of up to 4,000 job cuts. BT Group reported half-year revenue of GBP 8.8 billion, up 1 percent, with Openreach recording net additions of more than 1.1 million fibre-to-the-premises connections. Openreach also warned that one million copper lines still need to migrate before the public switched telephone network closes on 31 January 2027. The UK

UNITED STATES 6 NOV

TDS Telecom adds 17,000 residential fibre connections in Q3

TDS Telecom has reported operating revenue from continuing operations of USD 306.7 million for Q3 2026, down from USD 308.5 million a year earlier; with net income and diluted EPS of USD 29.6 million and USD 0.26 respectively, compared to USD 40.2 million and USD 0.33 a year earlier. 

EUROPE 6 NOV

EU says TikTok feeds failing to protect users' mental health

The European Commission (EC) has provisionally ruled that TikTok's recommender system breaches the Digital Services Act (DSA). The preliminary findings focus on risk assessment and mitigation measures, with TikTok failing to adequately assess how the recommendation algorithm could lead users into 'rabbit holes' as their feed shows them more harmful content as they interact with it. This could have a negative effect on their mental health, especially for minors and vulnerable adults. 

CANADA 6 NOV

Telus reports Q3 net loss of CAD 660 mln; launches new cost-cutting drive

Canadian operator Telus has reported a net loss of CAD 660 million for the third quarter of 2026, driven by a pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment of CAD 800 million relating to updated growth forecasts for Telus Health. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was down 5 percent to CAD 1.8 billion. Consolidated service revenue was down 1 percent to CD 4.5 billion, with gains in mobile network and fixed data revenues offset by Telus Digital. Consolidated operating revenue was down to CAD 5 billion, from CAD 5.1 billio

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