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USTDA backs NOW Telecom’s 5G plans for the Philippines
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has committed to partner with NOW Telecom to facilitate the deployment of 5G technologies in the Philippines. Read more…
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Open RAN is still too new for Indian telcos right now
Open RAN tech hasn’t seen much traction among Indian telcos despite initial enthusiasm due to worries around its maturity, says a senior executive at NEC. Read more…
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True grows 5G base but loses money on rising costs
True widened its loss for a third consecutive quarter as 5G rollouts contributed to rising costs. Ironically its mobile business was the lone growth driver. Read more…
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Rakuten Mobile to use ‘platinum’ band in 2024 for cheap
Japan’s upstart MNO Rakuten Mobile says it hopes to introduce services over the so-called ‘platinum band’ (900 MHz) from March 2024 – at minimal cost. Read more…
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Jio, Airtel speed up 5G rollout like it’s going out of style
Jio and Airtel are aggressively ramping up their 5G network rollouts to the point that they may far exceed rollout obligations mandated by the DoT. Read more…
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LEAP Summit 2022 unpacks the future of Digital Malaysia
Renowned for sharing digital growth insights from local and global innovators, this year’s TM One LEAP Summit 2022 featured two major 5G-related announcements. Read more…
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BSNL may consider Jio Platforms for its 4G/5 upgrade
BSNL may be considering Jio Platforms to supply its 4G/5G network upgrade – which would be a blow to the TCS-led consortium currently pegged to win the deal. Read more…
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Malaysian 5G to kick into gear with new DNB deals
Celcom, DiGi, TM, YTL and U Mobile sign agreements to access the 5G network run by Malaysian state agency DNB for 10 years. Services launches start this week. Read more…
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Airtel says its Open RAN 5G strategy is on schedule
Bharti Airtel says that it is on track to deploy Open RAN tech in its live 5G network by the end of fiscal-year 2023 – and it has the contracts to prove it. Read more…
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Patent wars bite into profit margins at Nokia and Ericsson
Telecom equipment vendors Nokia and Ericsson both saw profit margins clobbered by ongoing patent battles which offset strong demand for 5G equipment. Read more…
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Broadband ARPUs keep shrinking despite revenue growth – why?
Omdia forecasts that global mobile and fixed broadband revenue will keep growing over the next five years, but ARPUs won’t. Here’s what’s going on. Read more…
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Digital leaders react to new Malaysia Budget proposals
Malaysia’s Budget 2023 proposals received a cautious welcome from digital industry leaders, who called for stronger encouragement on digital economy efforts. Read more…
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Many 5G phones can’t connect to India’s new 5G services
India will push Apple, Samsung and other OEMs to roll out software upgrades to support 5G in India more quickly, amid concerns that many models aren’t ready. Read more…
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Jio launches 5G in four cities – it’s by invitation-only
Reliance Jio has switched on its 5G network in four cities, albeit in beta mode – meaning the service is available strictly by invitation only. Read more…
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Indonesia is seriously in need of a 5G business case
Indonesia needs a bankable 5G business case and enough infrastructure investment if it’s going to catch up in the global 5G race, says ICT ministry official. Read more…
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Net neutrality rules will ruin 5G slicing: Indian telcos
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel want India to change existing net neutrality rules to best utilise 5G technology’s main feature, network slicing. Read more…
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Network superiority to be key 5G selling point in India
A new Ericsson ConsumerLab report says 5G network superiority will be a key driver for consumer loyalty in India as mobile users seek the best experience. Read more…
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Jio targets $100-150 price range for its new 5G smartphone
Reliance Jio will likely launch its 5G smartphone at a price range of $100-$150 once its 5G coverage is wide enough to poach the 4G mass market: Counterpoint. Read more…
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Brunei’s AITI gears up for 5G trial on UNN wholesale network
Brunei’s telecoms regulator AITI reveals plans for a 5G trial with state-owned wholesale operator UNN and retail MNOs Datastream Digital, Imagine and Progresif. Read more…
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Jio, Airtel to spend $50m on 5G marketing blitz
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are preparing aggressive marketing campaigns ahead of the festive season for their upcoming 5G service launches next month. Read more…
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