Shanghai Telecom revealed what AI monetization can look like. Not subscriptions. Not chat apps. Utilities. They launched a Token package: • unified access to 30+ models • pay via your phone bill • AI usage bundled like data plans AI is moving from “an app you open” to “a line item already embedded in your monthly bill.”

Today we celebrate World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2026 (#WTISD#, May 17), themed "Digital lifelines – Strengthening resilience in a connected world." 🎉 #ZTE# is proud to stand with partners worldwide to build resilient digital infrastructure that keeps societies connected and protected.

NEWS: Globe Telecom completed its first live trial of Starlink's Direct-to-Cell satellite service in the Philippines, marking the first DTC test in Southeast Asia. Testing was conducted across remote locations in Rizal, Batangas, and Bataan. Filipino users on standard LTE phones accessed data, voice, and messaging directly via satellite, with no specialized hardware required. Globe and Starlink announced the partnership in February, making Globe the first in Southeast Asia and second in Asia to offer DTC service.

CK Hutchison is considering further sales of telecommunication assets following the $5.8 billion disposal of its UK mobile business, as it seeks to exit a sector that’s become increasingly competitive and expensive, sources say

NASA is seeking industry collaboration for the Mars Telecommunications Network. Reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity will enable future Red Planet explorers to send science data, imagery, and critical mission information to Earth. Learn more:

In a crisis, a live signal can be a lifeline. On World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, we highlight how even the smallest connection can be a lifeline, helping people reach support when they need it most.

$ENS EnerSys launched its new AlphaCell 4.0HP+ battery designed for outdoor and edge communications deployments, targeting improved electrochemical stability and more predictable replacement cycles in harsh environments. The company says the battery is engineered to reduce premature replacement risk and lower operating costs for telecom infrastructure deployed across hard-to-access edge network locations. The company reports earnings on Wednesday after close.

Digital technologies are lifelines connecting people to safety, services & one another – especially when disaster strikes. On World Telecommunication & Information Society Day, let's invest in digital infrastructure, so communities can prepare for, respond to & recover from crises.