TIM gifts up to 12 months of Canva Pro to TIM Star members
ITALY 07:27

TIM gifts up to 12 months of Canva Pro to TIM Star members

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched a new promotion for customers signed up to the TIM Star loyalty programme, this time offering free access to the Pro version of browser-based graphic design platform Canva, reports Mondo Mobile Web. Under the promo, all TIM customers will be able to access six months of Canva Pro for free, while convergent customers will be offered 12-month subscription.

Fuji Electric, NTT start data centre substation project in Thailand
THAILAND 07:26

Fuji Electric, NTT start data centre substation project in Thailand

Fuji Electric Thailand held a groundbreaking ceremony with NTT Global Data Centers for a data center substation project in Thailand. This is Fuji Electric's first data center substation project and its first partnership with NTT Global Data Centers in Thailand.

AST SpaceMobile raises USD 1 bln in convertible debt issue
GLOBAL 07:25

AST SpaceMobile raises USD 1 bln in convertible debt issue

AST SpaceMobile has raised USD 1.0 billion for its mobile satellite platform in an issue of convertible debt notes. The private offering to institutional investors of the notes due 2034 resulted in an interest rate of 1.625 percent. The initial conversion price is USD 79.57 per share, a small premium of 2 percent over the most recent trading price of the Class A stock. An option is available for two weeks to buy USD 150 million more of the notes at the same terms. 

VNPT launches Global Solutions unit to power international expansion
VIETNAM 07:12

VNPT launches Global Solutions unit to power international expansion

Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) has launched VNPT Global Solutions (VGS), a specialized unit designed to expand the operator's presence on the international IT and digital services market. VGS is an AI-based global delivery centre that will provide consulting, service design, implementation, operations, managed services, and post-deployment support.

Boldyn sets up private network to advance 6G research at UPC Barcelona
SPAIN 07:10

Boldyn sets up private network to advance 6G research at UPC Barcelona

Boldyn Networks said it has collaborated with the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) to deploy a secure, high-performance private network supporting the university's new 6G LabNet platform. The infrastructure connects two campuses via 32 km of fibre-optic cable and combines advanced 5G and fibre technologies to enable real-world testing of next-generation connectivity systems.

Crusoe and Lancium announce 1 GW AI data centre campus in Texas
UNITED STATES 07:09

Crusoe and Lancium announce 1 GW AI data centre campus in Texas

Crusoe and Lancium have announced plans to develop a 1 GW AI data centre campus in Childress, Texas, extending the partnership model the companies have previously deployed in Abilene. The grid-connected campus will occupy a 270-acre site owned by Lancium and is intended to support the AI computing requirements of an unnamed hyperscale technology company. Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026.

MTS expands gigabit broadband in Perm
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:03

MTS expands gigabit broadband in Perm

Russian operator MTS has expanded the coverage of its fixed broadband network in the city of Perm, reports News.mail.ru. Around 5,500 additional households residing in 36 apartment buildings are able to access broadband at up to 1 Gbps. The gigabit coverage was earlier made available for 4,000 households in Perm. 

Emporia introduces 5G smartphone with Smartcover and screen guarantee
EUROPE 07:02

Emporia introduces 5G smartphone with Smartcover and screen guarantee

Emporia, the Austrian company that specialises in mobile phones for older users, is introducing EmporiaSmart.8, a 5G smartphone equipped with a Smartcover and edge protections against damages. The Smartcover protect the smartphone and enables key functions to operate even when the cover is closed. The phone is also equipped with rubber edges at the corners to protect it when used without the Smartcover. An extended guarantee also allows users to replace a broken display free of charge, with Emporia covering

Brazil's Norte Conectado river cable programme reaches 50% completion
BRAZIL 07:01

Brazil's Norte Conectado river cable programme reaches 50% completion

Brazil has reached the halfway mark of its Connected North (Norte Conectado) programme, the world's largest underwater river cable internet initiative, reported Broadcast, part of the O Estado de Sao Paulo group. Funded by BRL 1.5 billion from the 2021 5G licence auction, the project has successfully laid 6,630 kilometres of fibre-optic cable. They cover five out of nine planned routes along Amazon riverbeds, bringing stable internet to 70 isolated locations in six northern states.

Telenor cuts FY outlook again after bigger drop in Q2 results
GLOBAL 06:57

Telenor cuts FY outlook again after bigger drop in Q2 results

Telenor has cut its full-year guidance for a second time this year, after a "challenging" second quarter with lower results. In addition to a provision for VAT due on TV services, the company cited tough mobile market competition in its Nordic markets, the difficult economic conditions in Bangladesh and ongoing costs for IT transformation. Quarterly revenues fell 5.1 percent year-on-year to NOK 18.1 billion, worse than the 1.4 percent drop in Q1, and adjusted EBITDA dropped 9.0 percent to NOK 8.0 billion (-

WindTre launches sub-EUR 7 unlimited data plan for ported numbers
ITALY 06:54

WindTre launches sub-EUR 7 unlimited data plan for ported numbers

Italian operator WindTre has launched a new low-cost unlimited data plan in its Go-branded range for customers of rival companies porting their number. The plan, called WindTre Go Unlimited S 5G Digital, includes unlimited minutes to all national landline and mobile numbers plus 50 SMS to all national numbers as well as unlimited data at fastest possible 5G speeds for EUR 6.99 a month.

Sky Perfect Jsat and ispace to evaluate comms infrastructure for lunar missions
JAPAN 06:41

Sky Perfect Jsat and ispace to evaluate comms infrastructure for lunar missions

Sky Perfect Jsat and ispace have signed an MoU to evaluate the use of Sky Perfect Jsat's commercial ground station network, Jsat Space Line, for future lunar exploration missions. Under the agreement, the companies will exchange technical information and conduct system compatibility studies to assess communications between Jsat Space Line ground stations and Ultra, ispace's next-generation lunar lander planned for Mission 3, which is currently targeted for launch in 2028. The collaboration will also examine

GERMANY 06:25

Telefonica Germany wins contract to manage mobile communications in Jysk stores

Telefonica Germany has won a contract to manage mobile communications in the stores of furniture retailer Jysk Deutschland. Around 3.000 mobile connections across more than 900 stores were migrated to Telefonica. Under the contract, Jysk plans also to involve Telefonica Deutschland as a parter to accelerate the digitalisation process in the stores.

GERMANY 06:24

MediaMarktSaturn to offer Wolt deliveries in large cities

MediaMarktSaturn has signed a partnership with home delivery service Wolt in Germany. Under the agreement, effective immediately, Wolt will deliver products offered by MediaMarktSaturn at home, office, or another preferred location within approximately 35 minutes. For MediaMarktSaturn, the partnership adds to the existing omnichannel offering, while Wolt expands its retail offering in Germany.

ROMANIA 06:22

Vodafone Romania expands Easy mobile platform with banking, tourism rewards

Vodafone Romania has expanded its partnership ecosystem for Easy digital mobile service users. Customers can now access an expanded platform that offers connectivity, special deals and discounts. Vodafone has partnered with Christian Tour, Raiffeisen Bank, Vola, and UniCredit Bank to offer various benefits to Easy customers.

JAPAN 06:15

KDDI joins blockchain-based conservation project in Okinawa

KDDI, Okinawa Cellular and Tokio Marine Asset Management have launched a project that uses blockchain technology and NFT-linked digital artwork to support conservation of the endangered Umishobu seagrass on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa. The Ishigaki Island Future Seagrass Project aims to create a sustainable funding model for environmental conservation by linking digital artwork to blockchain records that document participation and support over time.

AUSTRALIA 06:12

Australia extends superfast broadband access regulation until 2030

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided to extend declaration of the Superfast Broadband Access Service (SBAS) for a further four years, concluding that continued regulation remains in the long-term interests of telecommunications users. In its final report following a public inquiry, the ACCC said the declaration will now remain in force until July 2030 and that the service description will be updated to remove obsolete terms. 

HONG KONG 06:03

Hong Kong mobile subscriptions drop by nearly 68,000 in March as 5G, data usage rise

Hong Kong lost 67,730 mobile lines in March, ending the month with a total of 34.37 million mobile lines, according to the latest figures from the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA). The prepay base stood at 23.46 million in March, down from 23.57 in February, while the number of postpaid lines increased to 10.90 million from 10.86 million.

JAPAN 05:54

NTT Docomo spins out robotics startup to develop robot control platform

NTT Docomo has spun out a startup focused on robot integration control technology and physical AI as part of its internal new business creation programme, docomo Startup. The new company, Robots Inc, began operations on 15 July. Koki Kawachi, chief executive officer of Robots and Yoshihiro Fujieda, chief technology officer have been appointed to lead the company. Robots has received investment from Incubate Fund and NTT Docomo.

SINGAPORE 05:52

NetLink Trust and ST Engineering begin quantum-safe communications trials in Singapore

Singapore wholesale broadband operator NetLink Trust and ST Engineering's Cyber business have signed an MoU to support the development and testing of quantum-safe communications technologies in Singapore. Under the collaboration, NetLink Trust will provide access to its passive fibre network infrastructure and facilities for proof-of-concept trials and technology validation. The trials will evaluate technologies including quantum key distribution (QKD), post-quantum cryptography (PQC)-enabled communication

AUSTRALIA 05:50

Activeport launches Global Edge platform for international carriers

Australian equipment manufacturer Activeport Group has launched its Global Edge self-service network connectivity and API platform for international telecom operators, with the company signing its first overseas customers during the launch week. The company said New Zealand operator Spark and Singapore-based internet service provider ViewQwest have signed contracts to use the platform. Activeport said it expects to add further carriers across Asia, India, Europe and the United States.

JAPAN 05:48

JTower receives approval for 26 GHz regional spectrum allocation

JTower has received approval from Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) for the allocation of 26.8-27 GHz regional spectrum, following its successful bid in the country's 26 GHz spectrum auction on 30 June 2026. The allocation covers 13 regional areas, including Tokyo's 23 wards, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Chiba, under Japan's new spectrum assignment framework for frequency bands above 6 GHz. The framework includes nationwide spectrum blocks and municipality-based regional

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:47

SK Telecom to use AI-based network management during holiday period

SK Telecom (SKT) will implement a summer holiday network management programme using AI-based network operations and monitoring technologies to help maintain service quality during the peak travel season. The operator said it will run a dedicated network operations centre from 20 July to 31 August, with intensified monitoring planned between 1 and 15 August, when holiday travel is expected to be at its highest.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:44

LG Uplus publishes report highlighting AI-driven cyber security measures

LG Uplus has published its 2025 Information Security White Paper, outlining the operator's cyber security, privacy protection and customer security initiatives over the past year. The operator has responded to more than 200,000 security events using its Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)-based integrated security operations platform. It said its average mean time to respond (MTTR) to security incidents was reduced by more than 90 percent compared with the previous year through the use of

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