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Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, two titans in the Indian telecommunications arena, have orchestrated a monumental leap forward with their swift deployment of 5G networks. The nation's rapid ascent into the top 15 countries worldwide for swift media downloads marks a transformative milestone in India's digital landscape. With Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel at the forefront of this technological revolution, India is poised to redefine its digital infrastructure, promising unparalleled connectivity and seamless access to media content.

Malaysia's Communications Minister announced that the National Digital Network (JENDELA) program, which aims to upgrade the country's broadband infrastructure, is progressing well and is expected to be completed by the end of next year.

Australia's mobile service revenue is poised to increase from 2023 to 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%, driven by the steady growth in mobile data service revenues.

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.

India’s fixed communication services revenue is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9%, reaching USD 13.2 billion by 2028. This growth can be attributed to the significant expansion of the fixed broadband segment across the country.

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).

In recent months, Southeast Asian businesses have faced an alarming surge in cyber threats, with nearly 500,000 phishing attacks specifically targeting firms in the region. These relentless attempts underscore the critical need for heightened cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data and protect against evolving digital threats.

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.

Telkom Indonesia and NEC Indonesia have recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at jointly fostering the development of smart cities, focusing initially on the forthcoming new capital city of Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN) and other urban centers across Indonesia.

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.