Wei ZhangTelecom
SoftBank Restores Mobile Coverage Across 5Km Radius from 3,000 Metres
The trial used a Japan Coast Guard remotely piloted aircraft equipped with a Disaster Relief Unit Pod to achieve download speeds of up to 20 Mbps.
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Wei ZhangTelecom
Vietnam Shuts Down 2G Network as Viettel Migrates Millions to 4G
Vietnam completed its nationwide 2G switch-off after state operator Viettel migrated nearly 8.6 million users to higher-speed networks in eight months.
Wei ZhangTelecom
Vodafone Idea Signs 25-Year Mumbai Metro Line 3 Network Deal with ACES India
The carrier will access shared neutral-host active and passive infrastructure to deliver 4G and 5G coverage across the underground transit corridor.
Maria SantosTelecom
Indonesia and India Sign Five-Year Telecom Pact Spanning 5G and 6G Research
An annual bilateral dialogue will rotate between Jakarta and New Delhi to monitor joint tech ventures and emergency network resilience.
Maria SantosTelecom
SoftBank Completes Japan Airborne Base Station Trial for 2027 Rollout
The solar-powered stratospheric craft stayed aloft at 20 kilometres to deliver emergency voice calls, video links and drone controls over Kochi Prefecture.
Rajiv MenonTelecom
India Telecom Base Hits 1.33 Billion Users as Broadband Surges Past 1 Billion
Gross adjusted revenue reached 229,071 crore rupees as wireless connections made up more than 1.28 billion accounts across the national network.
Maria SantosTelecom
Reliance Jio Holds 506 Million Users but Trails in 11 Indian Circles
The Mumbai-based operator commands the overall market while facing entrenched regional competition across half of India’s telecom service zones.
Aiko TanakaTelecom
Vodafone Idea and BSNL Agree to Share Networks Across All Indian Circles
The nationwide pact between the private operator and state-owned BSNL targets broader coverage through intra-circle network sharing.
Aiko TanakaTelecom
Telkom Finalizes $4.8 Billion Spinoff of InfraNexia Network Assets, Paving Way for Enhanced Connectivity Services
Telkom Indonesia has disclosed the completion of its two-step division of network infrastructure assets into its operational subsidiary, InfraNexia. The entire transaction, amounting to IDR 85.7 trillion (equivalent to USD 4.8 billion), was first proposed in…
Minjun ParkTelecom
Starlink Pioneers Direct-to-Cell Satellite Trials in Malaysia: APAC Satellite-Mobile Connectivity Skyrockets
In an effort to enhance mobile coverage in remote areas, Starlink has suggested a trial of its direct-to-cell (D2C) satellite service in Malaysia. The concept of satellite-to-mobile connectivity is gathering pace in the Asia Pacific region, paving the way for…
Maria SantosTelecom
Malaysia Boosts Digital Infrastructure with New SALAM Submarine Cable Network
Malaysia is making strides in its efforts to enhance digital connectivity within the country. The nation’s communications regulatory body is encouraging licensed telecommunications entities to consider participating in the construction of a new domestic…
Aiko TanakaTelecom
Revolutionizing Taiwan’s Connectivity: Chunghwa Telecom Spearheads North Asia’s First O3b mPower Ground Station with SES
Chunghwa Telecom, a Taiwan-based telecommunications company, has officially partnered with SES, a satellite operator based in Luxembourg. The two companies have struck a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the first second-generation O3b mPower…
Rajiv MenonTelecom
Arirang 6 Satellite: South Korea’s High-Tech Hope Battles New Launch Setbacks
South Korea’s multipurpose practical satellite, Arirang 6, has experienced another postponement in its launch schedule, further emphasizing the nation’s dependence on foreign launch services and the consequential lack of control over scheduling. The Korean…
Aiko TanakaTelecom
Wi-Fi 7 Revolution: Ushering in the New Era of High-Speed, High-Capacity Connectivity
The progressive evolution of digital ecosystems and escalating user demands for seamless high-speed connectivity have pushed Wi-Fi technology to new frontiers. The next significant milestone in wireless networking is the emergence of Wi-Fi 7, grounded in the…
Minjun ParkTelecom
Telkomsat Joins Forces with Space42: A Game-changing Leap Towards Universal 5G D2D Connectivity
Space42 and PT Telkom Satelit Indonesia (Telkomsat) have agreed upon a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that intends to investigate the potential of direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity collaboration. The partnership will utilize Equatys, a joint initiative…
Rajiv MenonTelecom
Revolutionizing Connectivity in Southern Philippines: Globe’s Groundbreaking Mindanao Submarine Cable Project Begins 2026
Globe Telecom has announced plans to implement a new submarine cable system in Mindanao, set to begin in early 2026. This advancement highlights the ongoing commitment to strengthen network resilience and extend capacity in Southeast Asia’s archipelagic…