Silknet updates Silk+ convergent packs
GEORGIA 14:24

Silknet updates Silk+ convergent packs

Georgian operator Silknet updated ts Silk+ range with two new convergent packages. The operator claims that customers can save up to 55 percent when choosing its convergent tariffs, including fixed broadband, TV and mobile services. Package 1 contains broadband at up to 60 Mbps, up to 200 TV channels and a mobile bundle with 200 minutes, 500 MB and 1,000 SMS for two telephone numbers. The monthly rate is GEL 59 in Tbilisi and GEL 45 in other regions. Package 2 comes with unlimited data and SMS on the mobile

Telin HK, LMT agree direct carrier billing with Bango
HONG KONG 10:30

Telin HK, LMT agree direct carrier billing with Bango

Bango said that it has signed Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) agreements with two new mobile operators: Telin (Hong Kong), a subsidiary of Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom), and LMT in Latvia. Both operators have selected Bango following competitive tender processes, migrating their existing DCB services from incumbent providers to the Bango platform.

HKT, ASTRI to open joint R&D Lab at Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park
HONG KONG 05:54

HKT, ASTRI to open joint R&D Lab at Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park

HKT and Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) have agreed to establish a joint research and development laboratory (the HKT-ASTRI Joint R&D Lab) at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP) in the Lok Ma Chau Loop. The lab aims to support digital transformation across enterprises, and the development of Hong Kong's digital economy and smart city.

SoftBank and Ericsson deploy uplink enhancement for 5G SA networks
JAPAN 05:51

SoftBank and Ericsson deploy uplink enhancement for 5G SA networks

SoftBank and Ericsson have begun deploying a new network technology designed to improve uplink performance on 5G standalone (SA) networks, with commercial availability expected from summer 2026. The technology, known as "Uplink Tx Switching", enhances uplink speed and stability by optimising the use of carrier aggregation and multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) configurations. It will initially be supported on selected smartphones to be released by SoftBank, with availability expanding across devices and

SKT and Nvidia expand cooperation on foundation AI models
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:39

SKT and Nvidia expand cooperation on foundation AI models

SK Telecom (SKT) said it is strengthening its collaboration with Nvidia on AI model development, including work on large-scale foundation models and next-generation technologies. The operator disclosed details of the partnership during a technical session at the Nvidia Nemotron Developer Days Seoul 2026 event held on 21 April. The collaboration includes ongoing development of SKT's A.X K2 model, a successor to its A.X K1 large language model, which was developed as part of a government-backed foundation mod

LG and Nvidia expand AI partnership on domain-specific models
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:27

LG and Nvidia expand AI partnership on domain-specific models

LG AI Research and Nvidia have agreed to expand their collaboration on AI, focusing on the joint development of domain-specific models and the broader AI ecosystem. The discussions took place at LG AI Research's headquarters in Seoul, where executives from both organisations reviewed plans to combine LG's ExaOne models with Nvidia's Nemotron open ecosystem.

SK Broadband reports growth in B tv+ usage amid bundled IPTV strategy
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:24

SK Broadband reports growth in B tv+ usage amid bundled IPTV strategy

South Korea's SK Broadband (SKB) said its subscription-based video-on-demand service B tv+ has surpassed 100 million hours of cumulative viewing since its launch, indicating increased usage among IPTV customers. The service, introduced in July 2024, offers access to approximately 200,000 titles including films, television series and entertainment content without additional per-title charges. According to the company, users of B tv+ consume 2.6 times more content than non-subscribers on its B tv platform.

Samsung and JR East to integrate Suica services into Samsung Wallet for visitors
JAPAN 05:22

Samsung and JR East to integrate Suica services into Samsung Wallet for visitors

Samsung Electronics Japan and East Japan Railway Company (JR East) have agreed to collaborate on integrating Suica services into Samsung Wallet for international travellers visiting Japan. The companies aim to enable the use of the "Welcome Suica Mobile" application on Samsung Galaxy smartphones sold overseas from the first half of 2027. The service is intended to allow visitors to use public transport and make payments in Japan immediately after arrival using their devices.

Singapore and Korea's SBS agree partnership on global content and AI-driven media
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:18

Singapore and Korea's SBS agree partnership on global content and AI-driven media

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) and South Korean broadcaster SBS have signed an MoU to co-produce media content for global audiences and collaborate on new technologies, including AI. The partnership will cover collaboration across the media value chain, including development, production, post-production and international distribution. The organisations plan to jointly develop a range of content formats, including long-form dramas, variety programmes, micro-dramas and no

Innospace and Grahaa Space agree multi-launch cooperation framework
INDIA 05:16

Innospace and Grahaa Space agree multi-launch cooperation framework

South Korea's Innospace has signed an MoU with Indian space technology company Grahaa Space to collaborate on multi-launch services for small satellites. The agreement was announced following a signing ceremony held during the Korea-India Space Day event in Bengaluru, organised by the Korea AeroSpace Administration and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center.

Naver, Krafton and Mirae Asset launch India-focused tech fund
INDIA 05:15

Naver, Krafton and Mirae Asset launch India-focused tech fund

South Korean internet giant Naver, Krafton and Mirae Asset have launched a technology investment initiative in India, centred on a fund targeting high-growth sectors including AI, fintech and content. The companies held a briefing in New Delhi to introduce the Unicorn Growth Fund (UGF), which is expected to reach up to KRW 1 trillion in size. The event was organised during a state visit to India by President Lee Jae-myung and was attended by government officials, investors and company representatives.

KDDI signs third virtual PPA with J-Power for onshore wind project
JAPAN 05:13

KDDI signs third virtual PPA with J-Power for onshore wind project

KDDI has signed a third virtual power purchase agreement (PPA) with Electric Power Development  (J-Power) and its subsidiary J-Wind for a new onshore wind project in Japan, as part of efforts to reduce emissions from its telecommunications operations. The agreement relates to the planned Iwaki Futago Wind Power Plant in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, which will have an output capacity of 8.4 MW. Construction is scheduled to begin in the first half of fiscal 2026, with commercial operations expected to st

CHINA 01:08

China Unicom's revenue almost flat in Q1, profit plunges more than 17%

China Unicom posted operating revenue of CNY 102.8 billion, which represents a slight decline of 0.5 percent year-on-year. Profit before income tax amounted to CNY 6.1 billion, while first-quarter profit attributable to equity shareholders plunged 17.6 percent year-on-year to CNY 4.9 billion.

PAKISTAN 00:48

Zong opens 5G airport kiosk in Islamabad, eyes expansion to Lahore, Karachi

Zong and the Pakistan Airports Authority have opened a 5G Customer Facilitation and Sales Kiosk at Islamabad International Airport. This initiative is a collaborative effort to modernize airport infrastructure and provide passengers with immediate access to 5G technology.

PHILIPPINES 00:35

Globe Telecom names Consing chairman as Zobel de Ayala steps down after 30 years

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has appointed Cezar Consing as its chairman. He previously served as president and CEO of Ayala Corporation. Consing succeeds Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, who has stepped down as both chairman and director of Globe Telecom. This transition marks the conclusion of Zobel de Ayala's 30-year tenure as Globe Telecom's chairman.

TURKMENISTAN 21 APR

Turkmenistan launches 4G network along new Mary-Turkmenabat highway

Turkmenistan has deployed a LTE network along the newly commissioned Mary-Turkmenabat section of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway, Trend reports from the press service of the Turkmenistan government. The deployment accompanies the launch of the final stretch of the motorway.

MALAYSIA 21 APR

Malaysia's Demanlink deploys telecoms smart pole in Siburan, built-to-suit tower in Bintulu

Demanlink Connexion, a telecoms infrastructure company in the Sarawak state of Malaysia, has deployed two connectivity services for communities in Siburan and Bintulu. Demanlink reports it has deployed Sarawak's first telecommunications smart pole, a multi-function street infrastructure in Siburan, and the company's first built-to-suit (B2S) site in Kampung Jepak, Bintulu. Both deployments comprise 5G equipment and are designed to enhance connectivity coverage in the state's growing urban areas and transpor

MALDIVES 21 APR

Dhiraagu offers free 5G router for FDC flat residents

Maldivian operator Dhiraagu has launched a limited-time offer for Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) flat residents. Customers who subscribe to 5G Turbo plans priced at MVR 749 or higher will receive a complimentary 5G Turbo router for the internet service. A Dhiraagu team will be present near the FDC towers throughout the week to provide on-site assistance and support.

SRI LANKA 21 APR

Dialog Axiata appoints Herath as independent non-executive director

Sri Lanka operator Dialog Axiata has appointed Arjuna Herath as its independent non-executive director. Herath's appointment is effective 1 May. Herath most recently served as chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka. He was also the inaugural chair of the Sri Lanka Data Protection Authority, where he led early regulatory efforts in digital privacy.

THAILAND 21 APR

True to refinance debt with debenture offering

Thai operator True has issued a new series of debentures to the general public, offering fixed annual interest rates between 2.50 percent and 3.25 percent. True plans to use the proceeds from this issuance to refinance maturing debt and provide loans to its subsidiaries for similar debt repayment purposes.

INDIA 21 APR

Truecaller to appoint former Meta India marketing solutions director as board member

Truecaller says its nomination committee has proposed the appointment of Sandeep Bhushan as a board member at the 22 May AGM. Bhusan has over 25 years of experience and most recently served as director of global marketing solutions for Meta in India, where Truecaller has "strategic priorities". Bhusan has also held senior leadership roles at Samsung and WSJ/Mint, and he started his career at Unilever.

CHINA 21 APR

Huawei adds new foldable format with Pura X Max launch

Huawei has unveiled a new wide-screen foldable smartphone as part of a refresh of its premium Pura range. Priced from CNY 10,999 (USD 1,613), the Pura X Max features a 5.4-inch external display and opens up like a book to create a 7.7-inch screen. It launches in China alongside the new Pura 90 Pro and Pro Max smartphones with Huawei's latest advances in smartphone cameras. 

CHINA 21 APR

Vnet CFO resigns

Chinese data centre operator Vnet has announced that Qiyu Wang has resigned from his position as CFO for personal reasons. Wang's resignation is effective 30 April. Peter Zhihua Zhang, a veteran finance executive with the company since 2019, was positioned to take over Wang's responsibilities, having previously been appointed as principal accounting officer.

INDIA 21 APR

India smartphone shipments drop 5% in Q1 amid inventory caution and pricing pressures

India's smartphone shipments fell by 5 percent year-on-year to 30.9 million units in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting seasonally weak demand compounded by cautious channel inventory strategies, according to a report from Omdia. The report also shows that demand was pressured by macro headwinds, including rupee depreciation and rising inflation weighing on affordability and delayed consumer upgrades. Additionally, earlier front-loading ahead of expected price increases limited incremental channel intake

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