Advanced Info Service (AIS) has been appointed Microsoft's Exclusive Strategic Partner in Thailand, aiming to deploy tech innovation from world-class cloud services on Thailand's best network to help business and industrial sectors effectively transform digitally.
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Globe Streamlines SIM Registration for Fully-Verified GCash Users
Globe has made it more convenient for fully verified GCash users to register their SIMs before the July 25 deadline in compliance with Republic Act (RA) 11934, or the SIM Registration Act.
Indosat Brings Indonesia's Digital Future to Life
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has unveiled the Indosat Marvelous Xperience (MX) Center, demonstrating the company's dedication to technological advancement in Indonesia. The MX Center displays the recent products, services and offerings from Indosat and its global strategic partners, with the goal of providing retail and corporate clients with a world-class digital experience. Indosat and its partners hope to empower consumers and businesses while supporting the expansion of Indonesia's digital economy by harnessing cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, AI and IoT.
MCMC Addresses Criticism Over Delayed Broadband Price-Reduction Implementation
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has responded to criticism regarding their failure to enforce cheaper broadband services since the implementation of a new mandate in March.
M1 Launches MEC Computing Solution for Enterprise Market
M1 has announced the commercial launch of Pinnacle, a Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) platform designed to help businesses embrace new digital capabilities, such as augmented reality and virtual reality, live video analytics and industrial IoT.
Globe Deploys 5G Network Slicing to Improve Customer Experience
Globe, the Philippines' premier digital solutions platform, has set a groundbreaking feat by becoming the first Philippine telco to implement the End-to-End (E2E) network slicing function of 5G Standalone (SA) technology. This step demonstrates Globe's persistent commitment to continuously improving customer experience through technological innovation.
Maxis Joins Malaysia’s 5G Race
Malaysian operator Maxis has announced that it will sign an access agreement with state 5G wholesaler Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) in order to advance the country's 5G rollout and stay competitive with rivals who have already signed similar agreements.
Jio Announces Campaign to Replace India's 250 Million 2G Users
Reliance Jio, one of India's telecom networks, is targeting the 250 million people who are still using 2G wireless services in the country by announcing its newest Jio Bharat phone platform, which can update existing feature phones to become internet-enabled.
PLDT Gets Provisional Authority for Construction of Apricot Landing Sites in Philippines
PLDT has secured provisional authority from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to build two new cable landing stations in the country that will host the Apricot cable system, which is the newest Intra-Asia submarine cable strategically facing the Pacific side of the Philippines.
PLDT Enterprise Powers Free Public Wi-Fi for Cebu City LGU
PLDT Enterprise has enabled the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Cebu City to launch free public Wi-Fi services in 50 barangays, boosting the city's initiatives to enhance its citizens' access to information and other government services.