The leading Japanese network provider Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) has launched an eSIM service for the mobile Internet. The AirOn+ platform from G+D Mobile Security is enabling eSIM management.
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Singapore’s Mediacorp faces backlash over “brownface” ad
ExpiredAn advertisement featuring an actor of Chinese origin with his skin darkened to portray different races has sparked anger in multi-ethnic Singapore, prompting an apology from the country's state-owned broadcaster.
ZTE kick-starts sale of first 5G smartphone
ExpiredZTE has begun the sale of 5G-enabled smartphones ahead of its launch of 5G networks this year, making it the first telecommunications product manufacturer to make its 5G mobile accessible to the national market, according to the company’s official WeChat account.
Huawei jumps to 61st spot on the 2019 Fortune 500 List
ExpiredContinuing a multi-year track record of acceleration, Huawei has ranked 61st on the Fortune 500 list. This year’s ranking represents an 11 point jump from last year and an impressive 68 point leap from 2017.
ZTE signs 5G cooperation agreement with acclaimed Colombian university
ExpiredZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, has signed a five-year 5G cooperation agreement with Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas of Colombia (UDFJC University) to establish a 5G Joint Innovation Research Center in Colombia.
Reliance Jio becomes India’s largest Telco
ExpiredReliance Jio has become India’s largest telecom company, possessing a user base of 331.3 million subscribers.
Aussie telco Pivotel secures North American stronghold with double acquisition
ExpiredAustralia’s fourth largest mobile carrier Pivotel has acquired two US-based mobile satellite solution businesses, MVS USA Inc. and Explorer Satellite Communications Inc., through its US based subsidiary Pivotel America Inc., significantly increasing its scale in North America and opening new markets in Latin America and Europe.
Indian government advocates for fairer competition in telecom industry
ExpiredIndia’s Minister for Communications, Ravi Shankar Prasad, has stated that the government will not encourage industry monopolies and will take steps towards ensuring fairer competition.
Samsung net profits plummet as chip market weakens
ExpiredThe world's biggest smartphone and memory chip maker Samsung Electronics reported second-quarter net profits slumping by more than half in the face of a weakening chip market, and as a trade row builds between Seoul and Tokyo.
Huawei Australia appoints new Cyber Security Officer
ExpiredHuawei Australia is announcing today that their Chief Technology Officer, David Soldani, will take on an extended role and replace the retiring Malcolm Shore as our Cyber Security Officer.