US government brings forward PQC migration date to 2030-31
UNITED STATES 23 JUN

US government brings forward PQC migration date to 2030-31

The US government has moved forward its recommended date for securing networks against quantum computer attacks. An executive order from the White House instructs federal agencies to adopt post-quantum encryption by 2030 or 2031 depending on the use case, earlier than the previous deadline of 2035. This comes as the US accelerates its efforts to develop quantum supercomputers. 

KDDI, Nvidia, Keysight and Samsung to develop digital twin RAN platform for 6G
JAPAN 23 JUN

KDDI, Nvidia, Keysight and Samsung to develop digital twin RAN platform for 6G

KDDI and KDDI Research have launched a joint initiative with Nvidia, Keysight Technologies and Samsung Research America to develop a high-fidelity digital twin radio access network (RAN) platform designed to support AI-driven network optimisation and automation in future 6G networks. The companies will work to create a virtual replica of a mobile network that can be used to train, test and validate AI models without affecting live network operations. 

NTT Docomo, NEC and 1Finity selected for Japan 6G research programme
JAPAN 23 JUN

NTT Docomo, NEC and 1Finity selected for Japan 6G research programme

NTT Docomo, NEC and 1Finity have been selected to participate in a Japanese government-funded research programme aimed at developing technologies for 6G mobile networks in the 2030s. The project, titled "Research and Development of Mobile Communication Networks Enabling Cross-Band Frequency Utilisation", was selected under the ministry of internal affairs and communications' new research and development for the expansion of radio resources initiative. NTT, Fujitsu, NTT Docomo, NEC and 1Finity will jointly c

Japanese broadcasters complete 5G network slicing trial using long-distance transport
JAPAN 23 JUN

Japanese broadcasters complete 5G network slicing trial using long-distance transport

Media Links, Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS), Seiko Solutions and TBS Television have completed a trial using carrier 5G technology to transport broadcast transport stream (TS) and Precision Time Protocol (PTP) signals between Osaka and the Tokyo area. The companies said the trial was the first in Japan to demonstrate long-distance transmission of broadcast TS and PTP signals using carrier 5G connectivity.

KDDI and NTT Docomo to trial shared millimetre-wave repeater in Tokyo
JAPAN 23 JUN

KDDI and NTT Docomo to trial shared millimetre-wave repeater in Tokyo

KDDI and NTT Docomo have developed a shared millimetre-wave repeater designed to extend 5G coverage more efficiently and plan to begin field testing the technology in Tokyo's Ueno Park this summer. Developed in collaboration with Kyocera, the repeater can simultaneously relay millimetre-wave signals from both operators' networks using a single unit. The companies said the approach is intended to reduce the infrastructure required to expand millimetre-wave coverage compared with deploying separate repeaters

ETRI unveils virtual convergence technologies spanning AI, haptics and 3D video
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 22 JUN

ETRI unveils virtual convergence technologies spanning AI, haptics and 3D video

South Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has demonstrated six technologies designed to support the integration of physical and virtual environments at the 2026 Korea Virtual Convergence Industry Expo in Seoul. The technologies were presented across three areas: intelligent interaction, immersive visualisation and spatial computing. According to ETRI, the demonstrations were aimed at showcasing technologies that could support future virtual and mixed-reality environments whe

Korea develops post-quantum certificate validation platform for PKI migration
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 22 JUN

Korea develops post-quantum certificate validation platform for PKI migration

The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has developed a platform designed to help researchers and developers test, analyse and validate digital certificates based on post-quantum cryptography (PQC) as organisations prepare for the transition to quantum-resistant security systems. Called QuantumPKI Studio, the platform supports the creation, analysis and validation of conventional X.509 certificates as well as PQC-based and hybrid certificates within a single environment. 

ETRI spin-out showcases CPO packaging technology for AI data centres
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 22 JUN

ETRI spin-out showcases CPO packaging technology for AI data centres

South Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) and its spin-out company InOptics have demonstrated a glass-substrate packaging platform designed for co-packaged optics (CPO) applications in AI data centres. The platform is designed to support electronic-photonic integrated packaging for optical interconnect modules used in high-speed data centre networks.

LG Uplus says AI adoption exceeds 80% one month after Copilot rollout
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 22 JUN

LG Uplus says AI adoption exceeds 80% one month after Copilot rollout

LG Uplus said more than 80 percent of its employees are using generative AI tools one month after the company deployed Microsoft's Copilot as a standard workplace application across the organisation. Employees generated more than 440,000 prompts during the first month of deployment, with staff using AI an average of 86 times each. LG Uplus said approximately 63 percent of users access AI tools at least once a day.

SK Telecom launches AI security training programme with Korea IT Academy
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 22 JUN

SK Telecom launches AI security training programme with Korea IT Academy

SK Telecom (SKT) has launched a new training programme aimed at developing AI and digital transformation skills in the security and networking sectors. The operator said it is working with Korea IT Academy to deliver Aleph, a practical training programme established under South Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor K-New Deal Academy initiative. The programme is designed to equip participants with skills in applying AI to enterprise security and network operations.

KDDI joins Tokyo lithium-ion battery recycling initiative
JAPAN 22 JUN

KDDI joins Tokyo lithium-ion battery recycling initiative

KDDI will participate in a lithium-ion battery collection campaign organised by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Shinjuku City, aimed at increasing the recovery and recycling of small rechargeable electronic devices. The campaign will run from 26 June to 30 September at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, where an AI-powered recycling collection box developed by Forcetec will be installed. KDDI said the system, known as Weecle Technology by Bin-e, will be deployed in Japan for the first time an

Japanese partners cut NTN antenna weight by 47% in satellite terminal trial
JAPAN 19 JUN

Japanese partners cut NTN antenna weight by 47% in satellite terminal trial

The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Sharp Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and Techlab have developed a new heat dissipation design that reduces the weight of a non-terrestrial network (NTN) planar antenna by 47 percent, from 5.5 kg to 2.9 kg. The partners achieved the reduction by replacing a conventional aluminium heat dissipation device with a composite structure combining carbon fibre prepreg and graphite sheet materials.

JAPAN 19 JUN

NTT tests private 5G for multi-camera live transmission during J.League

NTT and NTT East have completed a trial using a private 5G network to transmit live video feeds from multiple cameras during a J.League match held at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium) in Tokyo in June 2026. The demonstration involved the use of referee, steadicam and gimbal cameras connected via a private 5G network deployed within the stadium. Video captured by the cameras was transmitted in real time to the broadcast production company and used as part of the live match coverage delivered through a video st

JAPAN 19 JUN

KDDI automates drone data collection and processing at Sagami Dam project

KDDI Smart Drone, Liberaware and Obayashi have completed a demonstration of Level 3.5 beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations and automated point cloud data generation at the Sagami Dam renewal project in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The trial used remotely operated drones with automated charging ports to inspect and monitor the construction site, while also automating the generation of 3D point cloud data from aerial imagery, cutting manual intervention from the workflow.

GLOBAL 18 JUN

3GPP marks completion of first 6G RAN study item

The first 6G RAN study in the 3GPP's standardisation pipeline has been approved by the alliance. Study item TR38.914, version 1.0.0, aimed to identify typical usage scenarios for 6G radio technology along with technical requirements in each use case. Following its completion, 3GPP intends to share the study with the ITU''s Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) in support of IMT-2030 standardisation activity. TR 38.914's analysis looks at key performance indicators in next-generation cellular, along with archite

FRANCE 18 JUN

Orange and CEA to research semantic communication for future networks

Orange has announced a five-year R&D collaboration with CEA, a publicly funded French organisation specialising in scientific and technological research, with a view to establishing a joint laboratory named AI-Native Communications. This project focuses on an emerging approach known as semantic communication, which represents a major evolution in how networks can process information. In particular, semantic communication promises to reduce the volume of exchanged data, in turn increasing efficiency and cutt

GLOBAL 18 JUN

Thread Group, Broadband Forum to collaborate on managed internet and mesh IoT convergence

The alliance responsible for the IoT wireless mesh networking protocol Thread has joined forces with Broadband Forum in a formal collaboration aimed at managed services in ISP smart home and IoT use cases. A liaison agreement aims to promote smoother interplays between Thread IoT networks and operator-managed premises equipment, raising the prospect of "fully managed services" backed by ISPs and electronics vendors.

INDONESIA 18 JUN

Korea and ASEAN complete high-performance computing project in Indonesia

South Korea and ASEAN have completed the deployment of a high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure project in Indonesia, marking a milestone in their broader digital cooperation programme. South Korea's ministry of science and ICT and ministry of foreign affairs, together with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI), announced the official opening of the facility at Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency.

JAPAN 18 JUN

NTT Docomo launches open-ear hearing assistance device

NTT Docomo has begun selling the cocoe Ear open-ear hearing assistance device and the companion cocoe Link television transmitter through its retail and online sales channels, while expanding in-store demonstrations across Japan. The products, developed by NTT Sonority, went on sale on 18 June through Docomo Shops nationwide and the operator's online store. On the same date, Docomo also began offering hands-on demonstrations of cocoe Ear in 56 Docomo Shops across all 47 prefectures.

GLOBAL 17 JUN

TM Forum embarks on AI-native ODA transition

TM Forum is set to introduce AI-native extensions in its Open Digital Architecture (ODA), which acts as a standardised software template for telecoms IT such as modernised BSS and OSS systems. Unveiled ahead of the forum's DTW Ignite 2026 event, this announcement marks the beginning of efforts to implement a governed, AI-native execution layer, enabling agentic tools to run within the existing ODA specification, including TM Forum's component architecture and Open APIs.

JAPAN 17 JUN

Japan and UK prepare beyond 5G research programme on AI networks, NTN and photonics

Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) has launched a process to identify prospective participants for a planned Japan-UK joint research programme focused on Beyond 5G and 6G technologies. The initiative will be delivered through the Beyond 5G Fund administered by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). Ahead of a formal funding call, NICT has begun seeking expressions of interest from organisations intending to submit proposals.

JAPAN 17 JUN

Ericsson and SoftBank complete multi-slice 5G SA and mmWave trial at F1

Ericsson and SoftBank have completed a trial of five simultaneous 5G Standalone (SA) and millimetre wave (mmWave) network slicing use cases during the 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit. The companies said the demonstration used five independent network slices, including mmWave-based services, operating on SoftBank's commercial network. The trial was designed to assess the ability of network slicing to support multiple communications requirements simultaneously during a large-scale event w

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 17 JUN

LG Uplus expands Toyota Connect infotainment platform for new RAV4 model

LG Uplus has upgraded its Toyota Connect connected vehicle platform and will deploy the enhanced service in the new Toyota RAV4 in partnership with Toyota Motor Korea. Toyota Connect is based on LG Uplus's U+Drive infotainment platform and provides navigation, music streaming, television content and voice recognition services within vehicles.

IRELAND 16 JUN

UCD-led consortium aims to deliver semantics-driven 6G network resilience

University College Dublin (UCD) has formally launched an EUR 8 million R&D project endorsed by the EU's Smart Network and Services joint undertaking (SNS-JU) to advance security and resilience in Europe's future 6G networks. Shield-6G's threat intelligence project will focus on 6G semantics, whereby future cellular networks would be able to encode intent and meaning from raw data uploaded into the network. This work will be coupled with federated learning, secure multi-party computation and differential pri

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