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A 5G network in one of the world’s most remote regions
ZTE has rolled out a 5G network in China’s Hoh Xil Nature Reserve in the remote Sanjiangyuan National Park, China’s largest uninhabited national nature reserve. Read more…
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Malaysia 5G network rollout on track despite concerns
Malaysia is moving ahead with its 5G mobile network despite continued concerns over its contracts and speed of deployment, according to Communications Minister. Read more…
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Jio using drones for tower surveillance, 5G network planning
Reliance Jio has started using drones for telecom tower surveillance, plans to use the drone technology for rollout of 5G network deployment. Read more…
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India’s Jio explores alliances with global SIs and SaaS firms for 5G launch
Reliance Jio is exploring partnerships with global system integrators and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers for its 5G network in India. Read more…
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5G global mobile network experience 2021 – Opensignal analysis
Opensignal has ranked 5G mobile network experience by operator during the first half of 2021 to see how operators stack up globally. Read more…
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South Korea is leading – and disrupting – the emerging 5G world
South Korea prides itself on leading in 5G and a host of other areas. 5G speeds in South Korea are 10 times as fast as in other countries. Read more…
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Huawei front-runner for Malaysia’s 5G rollout, Australia not impressed
A news report in Australia claims that Huawei is the front-runner to build Malaysia’s nationwide 5G network, and Australia is not impressed. Read more…
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Optus to commence network technology refresh from April 2022
Optus will commence a network technology refresh from late April 2022, reallocating its 2100MHz spectrum assets. Read more…
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Is network sharing one solution to 5G success? Key players think so.
Network sharing is being touted as a way of enabling innovation and profitability for 5G services, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. Read more…
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ZTE and True Corporation partner to build 5G network in Thailand
ZTE Corporation has announced a collaboration with True Corporation (True) to build a commercial 5G network in Thailand. Read more…
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StarHub receives provisional 5G licence by Singapore IMDA
StarHub has been granted the opportunity by IMDA to build and operate a state-of-the-art 5G standalone network infrastructure with M1. Read more…
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China calls for accelerated 5G network buildouts to fight coronavirus
China’s MIIT calls on localities to accelerate 5G network buildouts and applications to minimise the impact of the coronavirus. Read more…
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The Huawei conundrum – damned if you do, damned if you don’t
The Huawei Conundrum is gripping Europe with debate raging over market demands vs security issues and pressure from US. Read more…
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ZTE, China Telecom launch high-speed maglev 5G network
ZTE has jointly with China Telecom launched the world’s first commercial 5G maglev (magnetic levitation) high-speed network test in Shanghai, China. Read more…
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Discovering new revenue streams with 5G network slicing
The rollout of 5G promises telcos many new opportunities, not least that they will be able to improve efficiency and tap into new revenue streams. Read more…
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China telcos mull sharing 5G network to cut costs
China Telecom says it is ready to build a 5G mobile network with its rivals to reduce costs, that is likely to cut multi-billion dollar equipment orders. Read more…