Nokia has been selected by TM to construct a special international optical Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network. This network will help manage the increasing data traffic and improve connectivity to data centers.
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Airtel First to Bring Connectivity to Phobrang
Airtel has expanded its mobile network coverage to Phobrang, a remote village situated near the Indo-China border in Ladakh's Union Territory.
NTT DOCOMO, D-Wave Quantum Achieve 15% Reduction in Mobile Network Congestion
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (D-Wave) and NTT DOCOMO Inc. (DOCOMO) have announced a successful quantum optimization pilot that is set to improve mobile network performance.
ZTE, CelcomDigi, and U Mobile Achieve Record-Breaking 30.8 Gbps 5G-A Speed
ZTE Corporation, a global leader in integrated information and communication technology (ICT) solutions, alongside CelcomDigi Berhad and U Mobile Sdn Bhd, has set a new record for achieving the fastest mobile speed (30.8 Gbps) utilizing 5G-Advanced (5G-A) during a live trial in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. This achievement is currently the fastest speed ever recorded globally.
BSNL Gears Up for October 4G Rollout
India's state-owned operator, BSNL, is planning to introduce 4G services in the country in October, as reported by local news outlets.
Console Connect, CBC Tech Partner to Enhance Global NaaS Connectivity in Asia
Console Connect, a global Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform, and CBC Tech, a leading next-gen NaaS provider in Asia, have announced a strategic collaboration to ensure seamless on-demand connectivity services.
Maxis, China Mobile International Announce Partnership to Accelerate 5G in Malaysia
Maxis and China Mobile International (CMI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), initiating a strategic alliance focused on accelerating 5G advancements.
Maxis, Singtel Launch Malaysia’s First 5G Orchestration Platform
Maxis and Singtel have launched Malaysia's first comprehensive platform for 5G network integration, edge computing, cloud services, and orchestration, using Singtel’s Paragon. This platform aims to improve accessibility to 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technologies and drive digital transformation across sectors like manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and public services.
PLDT Entertains New Data Center Sale Options After NTT Deal Falls Through
PLDT Chairman and CEO, Manuel Pangilinan, announced that negotiations for a 49% stake in the company’s data center business are progressing, despite the collapse of talks with Japan’s Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (NTT).
Telekom Malaysia Launches 5G Network at PETRONAS' Major LNG Complex
Malaysian telco, Telekom Malaysia (TM), and energy company, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), have launched a private 5G network at the PETRONAS LNG Complex in Bintulu, Sarawak, marking a significant step forward in connectivity and efficiency for the energy sector.