With a median 5G download speed of 451.79 megabytes per second (Mbps), higher than the download speeds of Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines, Malaysia maintains its lead in Southeast Asia for 5G network performance.
Industry News
ZTE, Moratelindo Introduce New Generation STB in Indonesia
ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions has partnered with Moratelindo for the commercialization of the Set-Top Box (STB) B866V2FA, powered by Android TV.
Globe Telecom Completes USD 242 Million Tower Sale to MIDC
Globe Telecom, a company based in the Philippines, has completed the sale of 154 towers to Miescor Infrastructure Development Corporation (MIDC) for PHP 13.5 billion (USD 242 million).
MPT Minister Announces Upcoming 5G Launch for Cambodia
Cambodia's Minister of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) has reportedly promised that the ministry will launch 5G technology in the "near future" to support the country's digital goals.
Unified Licenses Streamline Bangladesh’s Telecom 5G Evolution and Operations
Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi Axiata, and Teletalk have all been granted a unified license by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to streamline their operations and 5G evolution paths.
India Introduces 'Spectrum Regulatory Sandbox' for Telecom R&D
The central government has unveiled the ‘Spectrum Regulatory Sandbox,’ which will provide a hassle-free regulatory environment for telecom research and development (R&D).
COAI Urges Government Action Following Telecom Equipment Theft
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents major telecom operators such as Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, has expressed concern about the rising number of cases of telecom equipment theft and has urged government intervention.
5G to Drive Mobile Communications Services Revenue Growth in APAC
Asia-Pacific's mobile communications services revenue is forecasted to increase to USD 388.7 billion by 2028 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%, driven by the booming 5G mobile data services sector.
China Increases Investment in R&D of 6G Wireless Technology
China's top industry regulator announced on Friday that the country will increase its efforts in researching and developing 6G wireless technology. Additionally, China will launch an initiative that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with various industries to promote new industrialization.
Global Cellular IoT Devices to Surge 90% by 2028
The latest report from Juniper Research predicts that the global number of cellular Internet of Things (IoT) devices will increase by 90%, from 3.4 billion in 2024 to 6.5 billion by 2028. This growth will require new services to efficiently manage and secure IoT devices.