China Unicom has teamed up with Huawei to help Chinese car manufacturer Exquisite Automotive Systems (EA) deploy 5G Advanced technology on one of its production lines.

Solomon Islands operator bmobile has launched a satellite direct-to-mobile phone service to customers via a partnership with satellite phone operator Lynk Global, though the service only supports SMS for now.

Next-generation digital services and consulting group Infosys has announced what it calls a new proximity centre in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, as part of its continued growth in Europe.

Armenia’s Team Telecom has completed its initial public offering (IPO), listing around 40 million shares worth AMD8.24 billion (US$19.8 million) on the Armenian Securities Exchange.

Vodacom Congo revealed it has began testing 5G technology but its strategy remains rooted to deploying 4G base stations to expand coverage, reported IT Web Africa. 

Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) is reportedly making moves to convince operators in Angola, Gambia and Mauritius to buy telecoms equipment from Indian companies.

XL Axiata’s youth brand Axis has launched a set of package plans for social media users based on usage time, not data consumption.

Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Office is working on a spectrum management roadmap that could see auctions for the 3500-MHz band in 2026.

Azerbaijan’s Azercell has partnered with e& international, a unit of Etisalat, to deliver new services in the market.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison said on Thursday it has partnered with Google to launch what it says is the first Rich Communication Services (RCS) business messaging service in Indonesia.

State-owned Ghanian operator AT (formerly Airtel Tigo) signed a joint venture agreement with private equity firm Hannam Investments, a move to invest into the nation’s telecoms market. 

Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co invested US$58 million into Axiata research and AI unit Axiata Digital & Analytics (ADA), a move that will broaden Axiata's reach in the Asia Pacific to deliver AI and data products to enterprise clients. 

Veon’s Unitel (a.k.a. Beeline Uzbekistan) launched on Tuesday a “digital-first operator” service called OQ that will target digital-natives with “integrated digital experiences”.

Safaricom expanded its 5G network to 35 counties in Kenya while also launching consumer incentives to boost uptake of its high speed network. 

True Cop stated it will appeal against the Arbitral Tribunal’s ruling demanding it pay THB7.1 billion (US$195.8 million) compensation to state-owned operator National Telecom (NT). 

Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court has ruled that a consumer watchdog group can proceed with a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) over its approval of the True-DTAC merger.

Millicom International Cellular (MIC), a leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunication services in Latin America, has signalled the start of plans to transfer its tower assets to its new tower company, Lati.

MTN Nigeria's often impressive profit margin is facing threats on two fronts as earnings are hit by a weak naira and a tax demand threatens to remove tens of millions of dollars from its balance sheet.

Telekom Malayia’s wholesale domestic and international business arm TM Global says it has deployed two additional international internet gateways (IGWs) in Sabah and Sarawak to boost connectivity in East Malaysia.

Sri Lanka’s four mobile operators have launched new network APIs from the GSMA Open Gateway initiative to help developers and businesses ramp up growth of digital services and apps.

KKR, a global investment firm and the parent company of OMS Group, a leading telecom infrastructure company and provider of subsea cable services, has announced its latest digital infrastructure investment in Southeast Asia.

Ericsson has set up an ‘India 6G’ research team in its R&D Center in Chennai to supplement its global efforts to develop 6G technologies.

Telecom Argentina is set to receive agreed loans totalling US$120 million for upgrades to its fibre optic network, and expand mobile coverage and capacity. 

Malaysian mobile operators still haven’t officially finalized agreements to acquire stakes in wholesale 5G operator Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), but the government still hopes to seal everything before the end of the year.

Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications has reportedly approved a plan to auction radio frequencies in the 2500-2600 MHz band for 5G mobile services.

Two stories – from Zimbabwe and Nigeria – again illustrate the often complicated relationship between Africa’s mobile operators and its tax collectors.

Philippines-based operator Smart Communications announced a partnership with Google Cloud in a move to gain subscriber data insights to improve accessibility to digital services. 

Reliance Jio Infocomm has partnered with SaaS provider Plume to provide smart home and small business services to subscribers across India using its adaptive Wi-Fi technology.