Mobiuz expands 5G network in Namangan region
UZBEKISTAN 14:26

Mobiuz expands 5G network in Namangan region

Uzbek mobile operator Mobiuz said that it has expanded the coverage of its 5G network in the Namangan region significantly. More than 80 5G base stations have been deployed in the region, including 41 in the city of Namangan. 

Ucom and SunChild continue joint initiatives
ARMENIA 14:15

Ucom and SunChild continue joint initiatives

Armenian operator Ucom and the NGO SunChild started a joint project to foster environmental culture in Armenia, organising an environmental and educational event at the Urtsadzor forestry station of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC). Ucom employees, together with specialists from the SunChild and the FPWC, planted fruit trees at the forestry station to support the restoration of mountainous landscapes and strengthen ecosystem resilience.

CelcomDigi's Q1 profit jumps nearly 9%, tops 20 million subscribers in March
MALAYSIA 11:26

CelcomDigi's Q1 profit jumps nearly 9%, tops 20 million subscribers in March

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi posted stable revenue of MYR 3.2 billion for the first quarter of 2026. Service revenue grew 1.6 percent year-on-year at nearly MYR 2.7 billion, supported by continued growth momentum in Postpaid, Home & Fibre, and Enterprise business segments, the company said. EBIT rose 4.7 percent year-on-year to MYR 729 million, while profit after tax (PAT) jumped 8.8 percent to MYR 422 million.

Japan's mobile operators align incentives for Xperia 1 VIII launch
JAPAN 06:55

Japan's mobile operators align incentives for Xperia 1 VIII launch

KDDI and Okinawa Cellular Telephone, NTT Docomo and SoftBank have announced the launch of Sony's Xperia 1 VIII smartphone in Japan on 11 June 2026, with all three operators opening reservations on 13 May. Across all operators, the launch is accompanied by a common campaign framework offering up to JPY 15,000 equivalent in loyalty points, subject to pre-registration, purchase within a set period and application via the Xperia Lounge app.

Korea moves to tighten telecom fraud controls and ownership oversight
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:14

Korea moves to tighten telecom fraud controls and ownership oversight

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT has approved amendments to the Telecommunications Business Act aimed at strengthening controls on telecom fraud and reinforcing oversight of major communications operators. The amendments, approved by the Cabinet, would prohibit the manufacture, import, distribution, sale and rental of caller ID manipulation devices, including SIM boxes, which are commonly associated with voice phishing schemes. Violations would be punishable by up to three years in prison or fines

Gammon pilots AI construction platform with Equinix in Hong Kong and Singapore
HONG KONG 06:05

Gammon pilots AI construction platform with Equinix in Hong Kong and Singapore

Equinix said Gammon Construction is piloting an AI platform built on Equinix hybrid multicloud infrastructure to support digital transformation initiatives across construction projects in Hong Kong and Singapore. The platform is designed to centralise operational data from digital twins, IoT sensors, drones and robotics systems as part of Gammon's Smart Construction 4.0 programme. According to the companies, the infrastructure is intended to support AI-driven analytics, real-time monitoring and human-machin

NTT develops prototype registry for AI agent identity verification
JAPAN 06:01

NTT develops prototype registry for AI agent identity verification

NTT Docomo Business has developed a prototype registry system designed to verify the identity and attributes of AI agents participating in autonomous digital transactions and service interactions. The operator said the project is intended to support emerging AI agent ecosystems in which multiple autonomous software agents interact directly with each other using protocols such as Agent2Agent (A2A).

NTT Docomo to launch RCS messaging service in summer 2026
JAPAN 05:58

NTT Docomo to launch RCS messaging service in summer 2026

NTT Docomo said it will begin offering Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging to customers from summer 2026, with business messaging capabilities scheduled to follow later in the year. The operator said the new RCS service will support the exchange of text messages, photos, videos and stickers using mobile phone numbers, alongside features including group chat functionality. NTT Docomo also plans to launch "RCS Official Accounts" in winter 2026, enabling two-way messaging between enterprises and indivi

KDDI outlines financial, Web3 and mobility initiatives alongside strategy update
JAPAN 05:56

KDDI outlines financial, Web3 and mobility initiatives alongside strategy update

KDDI announced a series of initiatives spanning digital finance, corporate structure and mobility services as part of its broader strategy to expand beyond its core telecoms business. The operator said it has entered into a capital and business alliance with Dutch firm Coincheck Group and its subsidiary Coincheck Inc. to develop blockchain-based financial services. The operator plans to acquire a 14.9 percent stake in Coincheck Group and establish a joint venture, au Coincheck Digital Assets, with Coincheck

SK Broadband targets digital education market with 5 Gbps school networking switch
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:53

SK Broadband targets digital education market with 5 Gbps school networking switch

South Korea's SK Broadband (SKB) has developed a 5 Gbps network switch designed for school communications networks as demand grows for AI-enabled and high-bandwidth digital learning applications. The operator said the new "5Giga PoE Switch" was jointly developed with NST Information & Communication and provides 5 Gbps connectivity across 24 Ethernet ports, doubling the throughput supported by many existing PoE switches used in schools.

KDDI launches three-year AI strategy with infrastructure and enterprise focus
JAPAN 05:51

KDDI launches three-year AI strategy with infrastructure and enterprise focus

KDDI has outlined a new medium-term strategy, "Power-to-Connect 2028", covering the period from FY2026 to FY2028, with a focus on integrating telecommunications infrastructure with AI capabilities and expanding growth areas beyond its core mobile business. The operator said it expects the emergence of an "AI-native society", in which AI becomes embedded as social infrastructure. In response, it plans to develop new services centred on what it describes as "AI workforce" for enterprise applications and "AI l

KDDI reports mobile revenue growth and ARPU increase in full-year results
JAPAN 05:47

KDDI reports mobile revenue growth and ARPU increase in full-year results

KDDI reported higher revenue and profit for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, supported by growth in its mobile business and expansion in adjacent services including finance and data centre-related offerings. According to its full-year results, revenue increased 4.1 percent YoY to JPY 6.07 trillion, while operating profit rose 1.1 percent to JPY 1.1 trillion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent grew 7.9 percent to JPY 707.1 billion.

SINGAPORE 05:44

NTT Data partners HTX on AI and digital forensics initiatives in Singapore

NTT Data has signed an MoU with government agency HTX to develop AI-driven public safety and digital forensics capabilities in Singapore. The agreement was formalised at the Milipol TechX Summit 2026 in Singapore. HTX is a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs. Under the partnership, the organisations will collaborate on technologies aimed at improving frontline response times, supporting data-driven operational decision-making and strengthening the detection and investigation of digita

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:39

LG Uplus expands AI-based road hazard monitoring system in Yongin

LG Uplus has expanded the deployment of an AI-based road hazard monitoring system in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, in partnership with road management solutions company Milliway. The system combines real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning technology with AI-powered video monitoring to detect and analyse potholes and other road surface damage in real time. It is installed on city buses and government vehicles, allowing road hazards to be identified and linked to repair operations.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:33

SKT and Korea University launch campus solar energy project

SK Telecom (SKT) and Korea University are deploying a solar energy infrastructure project at Korea University's Seoul campus aimed at generating renewable electricity for campus operations. The project will install solar power systems with a combined capacity of 1.8 MW across the rooftops of 20 campus buildings, including the university's business administration building and Lysium complex. SKT said it will oversee both the installation of the solar generation facilities and the associated operational syste

CHINA 03:33

HGC gains approval to operate as ISP in Mainland China

Hong Kong operator HGC Global Communications has received official approval from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to operate as an internet service provider under a new pilot programme. HGC has maintained a presence in mainland China and the Greater Bay Area since 2002, where it provides digital transformation services for corporate, wholesale, and media clients.

INDIA 03:22

Vi deploys 890 sites in Assam and North East regions, data consumption jumps 65%

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced that its data consumption in Assam and North East circles has increased by 65 percent. The operator also reports that, in 2025, it deployed more than 890 new sites in these areas, expanding network coverage to 19 more towns across the circle.

PHILIPPINES 02:54

PLDT, Smart deploy Air Laser links with Google Taara

Philippines operator PLDT and its mobile unit Smart Communications have announced they are testing a mix of non-traditional technologies to extend connectivity to geographically isolated and underserved communities, including approaches that reduce reliance on conventional telco infrastructure. One of these uses light instead of fibre. In partnership with Google Taara, PLDT and Smart are deploying 'Air Laser' links designed to transmit data across islands and mountainous terrain.

HONG KONG 02:39

Hong Kong loses nearly 1,500 fixed-line subscribers in January

Hong Kong lost 1,494 fixed-line subscribers in January 2026, ending the year with 1.69 million users. The total includes 669,842 residential fixed-lines and 1.029 million business lines. The number of non-exchange lines (which includes IP telephone and fixed wireless services) declined to 1.354 million in January 2026 from 1.360 million in the previous month, according to figures from the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA). The number of leased lines increased to 136,874 in January 2026 from 136,

HONG KONG 02:30

Hong Kong passes 10 million 5G subscribers milestone in January

Hong Kong lost 46,453 mobile lines in January 2026, ending the month with a total of 34.28 million mobile lines, according to the latest figures from the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA). The prepay base stood at 23.45 million in January, down from 23.54 million in December, while the number of postpaid lines increased to 10.82 million from 10.78 million.

PAKISTAN 12 MEI

Maxis introduces Outright Purchase option for Home Solar system users

Malaysian operator Maxis has expanded its Home Solar offerings with a new Outright Purchase option. The offer aims to make renewable energy more accessible to Malaysian households. The new option is designed to enable homeowners to control of their energy usage with Maxis Home Solar, complementing the subscription plan launched in 2025.

PAKISTAN 12 MEI

Zong enables 5G on iPhones in Pakistan

Pakistani mobile operator Zong has launched 5G support for iPhones following the release of the iOS 26.5 update. This update allows iPhone users on the Zong network to access 5G speeds for the first time.

CHINA 12 MEI

China authorises 6G tests in 6 GHz band

China has authorised spectrum use for testing 6G technology in the 6 GHz band, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced. The approval was granted to the IMT-2030 (6G) promotion group for trials in selected regions, Xinhua reported.

KYRGYZSTAN 12 MEI

Mega offers low-speed roaming plan for messaging

Kyrgyzstan operator Mega introduced its new service 'Messaging when Roaming', offering unlimited access to the messengers WhatsApp and Telegram when using roaming services. Internet at up to 64 kbps is available under the service, at a cost of KGS 190.

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