Viettel Group has officially won the first round of auctions for the radio frequency band 2500-2600 MHz to deploy 5G services in Vietnam. The acquired frequency band, granted by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), will allow Viettel to improve the deployment of 4G services and the implementation of 5G, for the next 15 years.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) has expanded its partnership with Netcracker Technology to improve its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) services in Indonesia, driven by the growth of its subscribers.
SmarTone has recently added the 3.5GHz ‘golden frequency band’ in Hong Kong International Airport. This upgrade significantly improves the 5G network capacity in both indoor and outdoor areas of the airport.
Globe Telecom has announced its significant progress in expanding its network infrastructure throughout 2023 to provide more access and reliable connectivity to all Filipinos, nationwide.
Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) reportedly opened its long-awaited 5G spectrum auction to all players, beginning with the 2500-2600 MHz band and expanding to other bands in the coming days.
India has given the green light for the construction of three semiconductor plants valued at 1.26 trillion rupees (USD 15.2 billion) in an effort to boost its electronics industry and reduce its dependence on imported chips. The decision to build these plants aligns with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, which was introduced in 2014 to position India as a global center for design and manufacturing.
True Corporation has announced plans to utilize consumer insights and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to improve its services and optimize its operations in Thailand.
Singtel has launched SingVerify, Singapore’s first cutting-edge suite of solutions developed to authenticate digital identities registered on consumer services or platforms against telco data.
The Indian government has approved a funding package of INR 10,300 crore (USD 1.24 billion) for its IndiaAI mission. This program aims to support India's AI innovation ecosystem and improve access to computing infrastructure across the country. The strategy includes initiatives such as IndiaAI Compute Capacity, IndiaAI Innovation Centre (IAIC), and IndiaAI FutureSkills.
CelcomDigi Berhad is partnering with Amazon Web Services to utilize AWS’ capabilities in jointly developing ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and user experience. The company will establish an AI Sandbox at its Innovation Centre using Amazon Bedrock— a fully managed solution that provides high-performing foundation models from top AI businesses.
