The telecommunications authority in Cambodia has reportedly cautioned SIM card vendors and mobile operators against the activation of unregistered SIM cards, threatening legal action if they fail to comply.
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Bangladesh Regulator Sets Up Committee to Draft Satellite Internet Guidelines
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has taken a proactive step towards enhancing internet accessibility across the country by initiating the formation of a committee dedicated to developing guidelines for satellite internet provision
Starlink Set to Illuminate Indonesia with High-Speed Internet
SpaceX's satellite network, Starlink, is set to launch its high-speed internet services in Indonesia within the next two weeks. This announcement was made by Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, during the ‘Jakarta Future Forum: Blue Horizons, Green Growth.’
PLDT and Smart Applaud NEA's Telecom Electrification Boost
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have praised a recent effort to speed up the electrification and installation of telecommunications facilities in rural areas. The National Electrification Administration (NEA) issued Memorandum Order No. 2024-18, which outlines guidelines to simplify the process of powering up telecommunications towers in areas served by electric cooperatives, reducing the processing time to just 30 days.
Q1 Smartphone Shipments Reach 300.4 Million, 11.6% Growth
According to the latest Omdia smartphone preliminary shipment survey, 300.4 million units of smartphones were shipped in the first quarter of the year. This marks an 11.6% increase from the previous quarter and represents the second consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth.
NEC Corporation's FY2024 Success Fueled by AI Innovation and Strategic Growth
NEC Corporation has released its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2024. The results surpassed expectations across the board due to the increasing popularity of a high-performing generative AI Large Language Model (LLM) and progress towards achieving the goals outlined in the Mid-term Management Plan 2025.
Microsoft Invests in Malaysia’s Cloud and AI Transformation
Malaysia is set to receive a USD 2.2 billion investment from Microsoft over the next four years to advance the country’s digital transformation.
ZTE Recognized with 2023 Climate Leadership Award
ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, has been honored with the 2023 Climate Leadership Award (A list) for its exemplary contributions to climate change mitigation and sustainable development.
Mauritius Telecom Expands Asia Connectivity
Mauritius Telecom is currently in discussions with operators such as Reliance Jio and Orange to construct a new undersea cable that will connect Africa, the Indian Ocean islands, and Asia. This initiative aims to prevent network disruptions similar to the outage experienced last month.
Generative AI Transforms the Future of Healthcare
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly gaining momentum within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, heralding significant progress.