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Cyber Incidents hit record high in 2025 as AI weaponisation drives 27% jump

Phishing remains a dominant threat, accounting for 57% cases.

Cyber Incidents hit record high in 2025 as AI weaponisation drives 27% jump

Phishing remains a dominant threat, accounting for 57% cases.

Mobile market in the UAE set for 'high-value phase'

Average monthly mobile data usage estimated to reach 35GB in 2030.  

Planned submarine cable to connect Japan, Malaysia, Singapore

Upcoming link part of Asia's growing digital infrastructure.

What trends should telcos watch out for in 2026?

Global analysis points to potential shift in focus.

Telecom industry in Thailand braces for lukewarm numbers

Revenue from telecom and pay-TV services forecast to remain flat.

Peak body welcomes spectrum licence fees update

Telco regulator's approach includes revised pricing methodology.

HK-based telcos issued orders on robocall mitigation database certifications

US Federal Communications Commission wants deficiencies 'cured'.

Australia unveils National AI Plan

Comprehensive roadmap guided by three key goals.

What AU’s Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation Bill seeks to change

Goal is to make baseline mobile coverage widely available as quickly as possible.

Mobile subscriptions in North East Asia to be 89% 5G by 2031

Corresponding figure in India, Nepal, Bhutan estimated at 79%.

Fibre broadband leads fixed communications services market in APAC

Adoption driven by rising demand and competitively priced plans.

Optus 'deeply sorry' for deadly outage

CEO tells senators about immediate changes made by the telco.

Telcos in Japan boost disaster relief cooperation

Advancements include area allocation for evacuation shelter support.

Used smartphones to outpace new devices in 2025, IDC says

The research firm cited extended upgrade cycles and rising trade-in volumes.

EY names top risks for telcos in 2026

Biggest threats include inadequate operating models and ineffective transformation.

Telcos in China face 'significant decline' in revenues from mobile voice service

Consumers continue to shift towards online communication platforms.