Enterprise Ecosystems PLDT addresses remote connectivity and MR healthcare in the Philippines PLDT Enterprise, the corporate arm of Philippines operator PLDT, has in recent days announced not only a remote connectivity initiative but a...
Vendors Huawei unveils “ACT" pathway for enterprises to accelerate industrial intelligence Huawei has launched a three-step "ACT" pathway to enable intelligent transformation for enterprises, with the aim of helping them harness the...
Optical & Fixed Networks Softbank, Meta plan to light “Candle” connecting Japan and SEA Japan’s SoftBank announced on Monday that it has formed a consortium with Meta, IPS, Telekom Malaysia and XLSmart to develop a new subsea cable...
Vendors Nokia to modernise Viettel’s broadband network in Hanoi Nokia has signed a contract to modernise Vietnamese operator Viettel’s broadband network in the capital city of Hanoi.
Energy & Sustainability Data centre provider PDG announces renewable power deals in India and Indonesia Princeton Digital Group (PDG), a leading Asia Pacific data centre provider, has announced a partnership with clean energy intelligence platform...
Satellite Networks SoftBank tests new HAPS 5G payload SoftBank Corp tested new innovation in High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology that can beam stable 5G connectivity from the sky to the...
Vendors Ericsson expands presence in Vietnam with new Hanoi office Ericsson has opened a new base of operations in Vietnam, underscoring the country’s growth potential as it undergoes rapid digital...
Wireless Networks Thailand plans to offer spectrum for private 5G Thailand is the latest country to announce plans to offer spectrum for private use by factories and businesses.
Cloud & Virtualisation India’s TCS and C-DAC sign sovereign cloud-focused agreement Tata Consultancy Services, a major name in IT services, consulting and business solutions headquartered in India, has signed a memorandum of...
Operators Globe Telecom secures PHP5 billion loan for capex Globe Telecom announced it has secured a PHP5 billion (US$87.5 million) loan from the Bank of Commerce to support its capital expenditure...
Regulation Fiji awards 5G licences to its three operators Fiji’s Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications has officially issued 5G spectrum licences to the...
Optical & Fixed Networks YOFC showcases diverse end-to-end portfolio at CIOE 2025 Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC) made a strong impact at the 26th China International Optoelectronic Exposition...
Wireless Networks Has the industry Open RAN away from the ecosystem? Open RAN (O-RAN) has long been touted as a disruptive technology in mobile infrastructure with the concept of splitting the RAN into three...
Regulation 3.1 billion people remain offline despite mobile internet coverage Around 3.1 billion people are not connected to the internet despite living in coverage areas, highlighting a massive global usage gap.
Devices & Platforms U Mobile launches Device Care subscription for flexible phone swaps Malaysian operator U Mobile launched Device Care, a subscription service that allows postpaid and business...
Wireless Networks iBASIS acquires Telstra International wholesale contracts to boost APAC presence Connectivity solutions provider iBASIS has acquired Telstra International’s wholesale voice, mobile, and messaging customer contracts in a move...
Regulation Nepal lifts block on social media sites UPDATE: The BBC has reported that Nepal has lifted a social media ban, which sparked protests and led to clashes with police that left at least...
Optical & Fixed Networks Nokia and Vortex to enhance broadband services across three Indian states Nokia has announced that it has been selected by Indian next-generation connectivity solutions provider Vortex Group to modernise its IP edge and...
Investment Reliance Jio IPO could be India’s biggest ever The formal listing of Indian telecommunications giant Reliance Jio Infocomm is still months away but the recent announcement by the chair of...
Operators True partners with global tech firms to boost smart-home platform Thai operator True Corporation has partnered with China Mobile International, T3 Technology and Tuya Smart to enhance its smart-home platform...
Data Centres & Networks India’s Techno Digital announces inauguration of Chennai data centre Techno Digital, the digital infrastructure arm of India’s Techno Electric & Engineering Company Limited (TEECL), has announced the...
Operators Digicel Tonga CEO to step down Digicel Tonga announced that CEO Daniel Horan will step down from his role next month after just two years, citing personal reasons.
Satellite Networks Amazon aiming to deploy Kuiper satellite services in Vietnam A statement from Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology, following a meeting this week between a minister and a Project Kuiper...
Energy & Sustainability Renewables deal targets Malaysia’s hyperscale data centres Two Malaysian companies, clean energy solutions provider Gentari, the renewable energy arm of Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas, and...
Wireless Networks Emergency location service to launch in Bangkok Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, is to launch the country’s first-ever 191 Emergency Location Service (ELS), a strategic collaboration...
Operators CelcomDigi CEO to step down after three years Malaysia operator CelcomDigi announced CEO Datuk Idham Nawawi (pictured) will step down from the market leader, citing personal reasons.
Operators Dito partners with Viber on zero-rated plans to boost competitiveness Philippines-based challenger operator Dito Telecommunity has partnered with Rakuten-owned messaging app Viber to offer zero-rated plans on the...
Service Management Vodafone Idea and IBM partner on AI-led service upgrades Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a strategic collaboration with tech giant IBM to help streamline operations, improve service...
Operators BSNL announces 4G and eSIM progress. MTNL defaults (again) State-owned telecom service provider BSNL has enjoyed a couple of decent headlines in the past week, unlike its much smaller sister company MTNL,...
Regulation India’s regulator rates digital connectivity in properties In a move that, unlike some regulatory initiatives, may actually prove popular with mobile operators and consumers, the Telecom Regulatory...
Operators Why autonomous networks could be a game-changer for emerging markets China Mobile (CM) was recently hailed for becoming a high-level autonomous network in only six years. The operator’s efforts were not wasteful...
Satellite Networks Indian consortium to deliver Earth observation satellite system Pixxel, an Indian space technology company, has announced that a consortium it leads, along with partners Dhruva Space, PierSight and SatSure,...
Data Centres & Networks Korea’s LG CNS announces data centre deals in Vietnam and Indonesia LG CNS, a Korean information technology solutions provider and part of multinational conglomerate LG Group, has announced plans to...
Enterprise Ecosystems Construction database planned for Vietnam The role of ICT in business efficiency has been in the news in Vietnam recently with plans announced for a national database dedicated to...
Satellite Networks China’s Geespace adds 11 more satellites to LEO constellation Chinese LEO satellite operator Geespace reportedly launched another batch of 11 LEO satellites into orbit on Saturday, bringing it past the...
Operators IOH launches AI-powered anti-fraud solution with Indonesian government Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) partnered with Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs (Kominfo) to launch an AI-powered...
Energy & Sustainability AWS signs wind power supply agreement for Indian operations Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari and cloud services giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA)...
Wireless Networks India’s BSNL plans private 5G network for Assam refinery Indian state-owned operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), an oil and gas refinery in Assam in...
Cloud & Virtualisation Multiple telcos sign up for Airtel’s Xtelify’s platforms Xtelify, a fully owned subsidiary of Indian operator Bharti Airtel that houses Airtel’s digital assets and capabilities, has announced the launch...
Energy & Sustainability Nxtra by Airtel strengthens renewable power partnership Nxtra by Airtel, a data centre-focused subsidiary of Indian technology giant Bharti Airtel Limited, and Indian renewable energy transition...
Wireless Networks ZTE claims boost for Pakistan’s Jazz after UBR and FMM rollout Provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions ZTE Corporation has announced the successful completion of what it...
Investment India’s DoT outlines new policy to boost telecoms coverage India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has set up ambitious targets to achieve 100% population coverage with 4G and 90% coverage with 5G,...
Operators Dito Telecommunity reaches 15 million subscribers Philippines-based challenger operator Dito Telecommunity has reached 15 million mobile subscribers, four years after launching commercial...
Data Centres & Networks China plans national network to sell excess data centre capacity: report China is reportedly planning to build a network to connect thousands of new data centres in the country with the aim of selling the excess...
Operators Will the real MVNOs please stand up? Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) are playing an increasingly vital role in spreading connectivity across emerging markets. While they...
Data Centres & Networks Scala announces data centre and power station funding in Chile Scala Data Centres, which describes itself as Latin America’s leading platform for sustainable digital infrastructure serving the hyperscale...
Data Centres & Networks Tata Communications and AWS collaborate for AI-ready network in India India-headquartered global communications technology player Tata Communications and cloud computing platform Amazon Web Services (AWS)...
Data Centres & Networks TECO enters hyperscale data centre sector in Malaysia TECO Electric & Machinery, a Taiwan-headquartered business group, has announced that it has secured some significant data centre projects in...
Data Centres & Networks Princeton Digital Group secures $1.2 Billion for APAC expansion Asia Pacific data centre operator Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has secured a US$1.2 billion investment from private equity firm Stonepeak to...
