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Hong Kong Broadband Network’s new Mobile Services MVNO division has launched a line of Greater China 4G plans for corporate customers who frequently travel between mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. The new mobile plans include data allocations…
Vodafone has revealed plans to launch what it expects will be the world’s first live commercial narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) networks in early 2017. The operator will launch LPWA NB-IoT networks in Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain during the first three…
China Mobile Hong Kong has contracted Huawei to fully upgrade the operator’s FDD/TDD converged LTE network to a 4.5G LTE-Advanced Pro network. The upgrade is aimed at offering customers a superior user experience and laying the groundwork towards a future 5G…
Kaskus founder Ken Dean Lawadinata has resigned from his position as chairman of PT Darta Media Indonesia, the operator of the Kaskus online community. Ken plans to invest in property and commodities instead of Information Technology (IT). Ken released his…
True Group in Thailand has deployed Nokia’s IP/MPLS routing technology to upgrade its broadband infrastructure in Bangkok. Surging demand for ultra-broadband fixed and mobile services, such as high-definition video and business services, have helped drive a…
Vodafone Australia has revealed plans to switch off its 2G network in just under a year to free up spectrum for 4G. The operator will decommission its legacy 2G GSM network on September 30 2017, following a 12-month campaign to move its remaining 2G users off…
Huawei and ZTE have both announced the launch of pre-5G products to help operators prepare for the new technology. ZTE released its new Pre5G MIMO 2.0 product at the China International Information and Communication Exhibition in Beijing yesterday. The new…
Japan’s SoftBank has revealed plans to roll out a LoRaWAN low power wide area (LPWA) network in the current financial year. The operator plans to use the network to provide end-to-end IoT services, ranging from device and application support to consulting.…
Australian competition regulator ACCC has launched an inquiry into whether to mandate the establishment of a wholesale mobile roaming service, particularly in regional areas. The regulator is considering declaring a wholesale domestic mobile roaming service,…
Australia’s Telstra has revealed plans to use drone technology to improve network resilience and disaster readiness during the tropical state of Queensland’s upcoming storm season. The operator will use drones as an “eye in the sky” to help technicians…
UPS has been named to the 2016 CIO 100 listing for the successful launch and integration of the UPS Near Real-Time Service Performance Reporting tool (NRT) – marking the tenth time the company has been honored at the annual IDG CIO 100 Awards. The annual…
M1 and Nokia have teamed up to roll out the first nationwide commercial narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) network in Singapore by 2017. When completed, the deployment – Nokia’s first large-scale deployment with an operator partner in Asia – is expected…
There have now been at least 350 gigabit-speed network deployments globally across wireline and wireless technologies, according to Viavi Solutions. The network testing company’s new Gigabit Monitor database shows that there have to date been a further 164…
Turner Asia Pacific and Globe Telecom in the Philippines are making available to Globe customers two upgraded Cartoon Network apps. An authenticated version of the Cartoon Network Watch and Play app unlocks its full functionality, including a live stream of…
BT has won a new contract to design, build and manage a fully secure global network for Exact, a provider of cloud business software. The 4-year contract covers the creation of an integrated IT infrastructure supporting internal applications and services used…
Imposium has launched a platform that provides marketers, advertisers, media planners, buyers, and creative directors to harness personalized, dynamic, contextualized video. The eponymous platform is a real-time video ad generator that promises to deliver…
