Amazon’s cloud service, Amazon Web Services (AWS), resumed regular operations on Monday afternoon after an internet outage disrupted thousands of sites worldwide, affecting popular applications like Snapchat and Reddit. AWS, which provides application hosting…
In September 2025, India significantly extended its 5G coverage, introducing over 6,400 new 5G base transceiver stations (BTS). This latest data was provided by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which also reported that the total count of nationwide…
Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), the prime 5G network wholesale provider in Malaysia, has accomplished a global first by achieving Level 4 autonomy for service assurance. Level 4 Autonomy Validation The validation awarded by the TM Forum through its Autonomous…
Mumbai is positioning itself as the data centre powerhouse of India, commanding an impressive 40% of the country’s overall capacity and 44% of its active IT infrastructure, according to a recent report by Knight Frank. The city experienced a notable surge in…
Vietnam’s telecommunications sector is on the cusp of a transformation, with total revenue from telecom services projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6% from 2024 to 2029. According to GlobalData, this growth will largely hinge on…
The growth of machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) cellular connections in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is anticipated to soar, with an annual growth rate of 9.1% projected from 2025 to 2030, ultimately reaching a staggering 1.3 billion…
Taiwan’s mobile service sector is poised for a notable uptick, projected to grow from USD 5.9 billion in 2025 to USD 6.2 billion by 2030. This increase, marking a 1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), is primarily driven by the robust uptake of 5G technology…
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative under its women’s empowerment program, SheHacks, known as Pandu Perempuan Daerah (PaPeDa). This fresh endeavor aims to uplift women leaders within regional communities, enhancing…
Financial services in Asia are undergoing a seismic shift driven by the rapid adoption of digital technologies, notably artificial intelligence (AI), tokenisation, and advanced real-time infrastructure, according to insights from KPMG. Sinchan Banerjee, a…
In a significant boost to Indonesia’s aspirations in the digital realm, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat), the Indonesia Technology Alliance (ITA), and the Tsinghua University Wuxi Research Institute of Applied Technologies have entered a Memorandum of…
Mobile operators worldwide face an escalating array of threats, from grey routes and SIM box fraud to artificially inflated traffic (AIT) and sophisticated scams. Each of these challenges erodes revenue and customer trust, provoking a call for innovation amid…
The Greater Jakarta data center market is witnessing significant expansion, with colocation inventory skyrocketing from 150 MW in 2021 to over 400 MW by the first half of 2025, according to a new report from JLL. This growth reflects the joint efforts of both…
At the Asian Carriers Conference (ACC) 2025 held in the picturesque Cebu, Philippines, China Mobile International (CMI) unveiled the potential of its global infrastructure in an engaging masterclass. The session, aimed at equipping operators with tools to…
The Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications in Fiji has granted 5G spectrum licenses to Vodafone Fiji, Digicel Fiji, and Telecom Fiji, marking a significant milestone for the nation’s digital landscape. These…
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand is stepping up its game in the race towards Thailand 4.0 by announcing a groundbreaking allocation of free spectrum aimed at factories and enterprises. This initiative is set to…
The Singtel Group has reestablished its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Union of Telecoms Employees of Singapore (UTES) in a move that underscores their commitment to workforce transformation. This partnership aims to prepare employees with vital…