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Japan, Korea in 5G one-upmanship
South Korea reiterates plan to launch pre-standard 5G by 2018, while Japan targets 2017 for 5G proof of concept.
Korea to get fourth mobile operator
Government reportedly plans to drive down price of services by fostering more competition.
Korean telcos fined again
KCC imposes fine of around €2.8 million on three mobile operators; LG U+ hardest hit.
Korean regulator sees 700 MHz auction in 2H
KCC aims to sell off spectrum as tension mounts between broadcasters and mobile operators.
SK Group to invest $1.36 trillion in AI chips and data centres
The South Korean giant is betting heavily on both chip production and data centre growth
NTT preparing $500m fund to boost IOWN AI initiative
The vehicle will target startups across North America, Asia, and Europe to accelerate the commercial ecosystem for all-photonics networks
SoftBank to build its own batteries for AI data centres
The new unit will support SoftBank’s expansive AI data centre ambitions
Bridging the Digital Divide: 5G Drives Rural Revitalization in Guangxi, China
Press Release [Chongzuo, China, March 26, 2026] In the karst terrain of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Buhua Village, once a remote and economically underdeveloped community, has been transformed into a popular tourist attraction thanks to a 5G information...
SK Telecom to fight regulator over record data breach fine
SKT has said it will appeal the fine, with reports suggesting that the operator deems the fine to be unjustified and disproportionate
NTT DATA leads consortium to launch $1bn Intra-Asia Marine Cable
News A new joint venture between NTT DATA, Sumitomo, and JA Mitsui Leasing will deploy an 8,100km, 320Tbps network to bolster digital infrastructure and regional connectivity across Asia by 2029 This week, NTT DATA Group, Sumitomo Corporation, and JA Mitsui Leasing...
LG Uplus’s AI voice call app glitch leaks user data
LG Uplus revealed that a temporary technical error earlier this week related to its AI-based voice call application, ixi O, had led to the exposure of private user information.
UK’s MNOs line up for mmWave spectrum – but can they use it effectively?
This week, UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has approved all three of the UK’s mobile operators to participate in the upcoming auction for spectrum in the 26GHz (25.1-27.5GHz) and 40GHz (40.5-43.5GHz) bands.
Taiwan rebuffs call to shift 50% of chip production to the US
This week, the Taiwanese government has denied that they are considering shifting 50% of their semiconductor manufacturing operations to the US, despite statements made to the contrary by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick earlier this week.
Private 5G Market Nears Mainstream With $5 Billion Surge, Says SNS Telecom & IT
A new report from SNS Telecom & IT indicates that private 5G networks are on the verge of mainstream adoption, with annual spending projected to reach $5 billion by 2028.
Huawei’s new memory software could relieve pressure on China’s chip industry
The latest breakthrough represents a significant boost for AI inferencing, reducing pressure on memory hardware
Trump rattles Asian chip market with threat of 100% tariffs
Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100 percent tariffs on imported semiconductors has triggered a major shift across the Asian chip markets, with a distinct divide between firms punished by the measure and those benefiting from exemptions linked to U.S. investment.
SKT bolsters GPUaaS offering with new ‘Haein’ cluster
SK Telecom announced the launch of its new sovereign GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) based on the latest NVIDIA B200 GPUs.
US judge rules Huawei must face charges of fraud and racketeering
This week, a US judge has dismissed a request from Huawei to dismiss the majority of charges brought against it by the US government.
SKT ends post-cyberattack subscription pause
The South Korean mobile operator will resume subscriber acquisition while continuing to issue replacement USIM cards to existing customers affected by the attack
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