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Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) play a significant role in the telecommunications industry by offering services without owning the underlying network infrastructure. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, the MVNO market witnessed steady growth due to increasing consumer demand for flexible and cost-effective mobile services. However, entering and operating in the APAC MVNO market comes with its own set of challenges, primarily revolving around regulatory frameworks and market dynamics.
In the initial quarter of 2024, India witnessed a sustained high demand for smartphones, with four out of the top five vendors reporting year-on-year growth.
Dialog Axiata PLC, Axiata Group Berhad, and Bharti Airtel Limited have agreed to merge their operations in Sri Lanka, a move that is believed to help advance the telecommunications in the country.
In the opening quarter of this year, Smart Communications Inc., a prominent wireless provider, demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding its customers by thwarting over 13 million fraud attempts. This significant figure serves as a stark warning regarding the growing prevalence of hijacked profiles and online scams targeting unsuspecting users.
MYCOM OSI, a top independent provider of network assurance and service experience assurance solutions for some of the largest communications service providers (CSPs) globally, announced at FutureNet World 2024 in London on April 16-17 that its Service Experience Assurance Solution (enhanced with SOC Automation) has delivered impressive results for the NOC/SOC (network operations center/service operations center) of Globe Telecom—the leading mobile network operator and digital solutions platform in the Philippines.
Cradlepoint’s recent survey has revealed that despite 62% of Singaporean companies utilizing cellular connectivity, 57% of these organizations have experienced a weekly downtime of 1-2 hours due to fixed-line or fiber network failures.
Qualtrics, the leader in the experience management (XM) field, revealed that StarHub, a prominent telecommunications, entertainment, and digital services provider in Singapore, has chosen Qualtrics® to bolster its market share and expedite growth.
The Chinese government has reportedly ordered top telecommunications operators in the country to phase out foreign chips from their networks by 2027.
Vodafone Idea is reportedly aiming to generate approximately INR 180 billion (over USD 2.1 billion) through what is anticipated to be India's largest follow-on public offering (FPO), with the objective to clear debts and re-enter the 5G sector.
According to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments grew by 7.8% year over year, reaching 289.4 million units in the first quarter of 2024 (Q1‘24). This marks the third consecutive quarter of shipment growth, indicating that a recovery is underway despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges in many markets.
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Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) play a significant role in the telecommunications industry by offering services without owning the underlying network infrastructure. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, the MVNO market witnessed steady growth due to increasing consumer demand for flexible and cost-effective mobile services. However, entering and operating in the APAC MVNO market comes with its own set of challenges, primarily revolving around regulatory frameworks and market dynamics.
Taiwan is one of the countries in Asia that boasts remarkable technological advancements and innovations in the telecommunications industry. According to the US International Trade Administration, Taiwan is leading in the advanced technology industry due to its robust investments in research and development (R&D), manufacturing and innovation.
China's transformation into a technological powerhouse over the last four decades has been nothing short of remarkable. Fueled by aggressive investments and rapid innovation, the country has emerged as a global leader in a variety of technological domains, including the Internet of Things (IoT).
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) meets rising global demand for wireless connectivity, enabling 5G for rapid, cost-effective, scalable, and dependable connectivity that catalyzes digital transformation across Asia.
During Mobile World Congress (MWC 2024), Toni Eid, Founder of Telecom Review Group and CEO of Trace Media International, engaged in an exclusive discourse with Saleem Alblooshi, CTO of du, and Eric Zhao, Vice President and CMO of Huawei Wireless Solution to share their perspectives on the progress of the 5G industry, particularly the commercial launch of 5G-Advanced (5G-A or 5.5G).
In an exclusive interview at the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, Tony Eid, CEO of Telecom Review Group conversed with Vikram Sinha, President Director and CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), gathering insights into Indosat's journey towards techco status.
