Kbro Broadband said on the 27th that it will begin the second phase of its full-area upgrade plan in August and roll out its Kbro New Speed 10G service amid rising demand for faster internet in Taiwan. The cable operator also said capital expenditure will stay elevated in the coming years, with spending gradually shifting from network upgrades to terminal equipment, enterprise customers, and smart city projects.
The global race toward 6G has entered a new phase after the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) finalized the development timeline for Release 21—the first official 6G standards release—at its plenary meeting in Singapore in June 2026.
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan Transportation Committee approved amendments to Article 36 of the Telecommunications Management Act in its first reading on July 13, significantly relaxing restrictions on foreign ownership and nationality requirements for satellite operators. The move is widely viewed as paving the way for SpaceX's Starlink to enter the Taiwanese market.
As the global low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite industry enters a new phase of rapid expansion, Taiwan faces a pivotal opportunity to move beyond its traditional role as a component supplier. By developing satellite terminals, strengthening systems integration and expanding service capabilities, the country could secure a larger share of one of the world's fastest-growing communications markets, according to Yi-Cheng Lin, associate vice president of the Network Technology Group at Chunghwa Telecom.
Sharp has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with global satellite operator SES and expanded the agreement into a joint development partnership aimed at commercializing medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellite communications and related applications in Japan.
Chief Telecom Inc. said a June 29 search by prosecutors and investigators over an alleged illegal smuggling case involving high-end AI servers bound for Hong Kong, Macau, and China has not materially affected its finances or operations. The case highlights growing global scrutiny of AI hardware supply chains and data center controls.
