Thai state-owned National Telecom (NT) has partnered with telecom operator AIS to support its commercial 5G strategy. NT will rent RAN gear from AIS and utilize the latter's 700 MHz spectrum. The nation's telecom regulator has given approval to this collaboration.
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XL Axiata and Smartfren Explore Merger for Joint Indonesian Telecom Operations
The parent companies of Indonesian operators XL Axiata and Smartfren Telecom have reopened discussions regarding merging their telecom operations in Indonesia, according to Bloomberg.
Indonesia and South Korea Forge Green Digital Economy Partnership
The Green Digital Economy Platform (GDEP), an international initiative, was officially launched today. The launch, supported by Dr. Moeldoko, Indonesia's Presidential Chief of Staff, marks an important milestone for Indonesia and South Korea in promoting sustainability, digital well-being and the digital economy.
Jio Satellite Requests Flexible Use of Spectrum for Satellite and Mobile Services
Jio Satellite Communications has requested the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to allow flexible use of spectrum for satellite and mobile phone service networks.
Reliance Jio Seeks Expansion of E-band Spectrum Use
Reliance Jio has asked for approval from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to widen the scope of the E-band spectrum to include access services along with backhaul, insisting on economic benefits for last-mile broadband deployments over fiber.
5G Transforms Network Connectivity in Malaysia, According to Opensignal
Malaysia's innovative 5G network deployment strategy, which uses a single national wholesale network owned by Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), is yielding promising results. To address cost and competition issues, Malaysia recently announced its intentions to launch a second 5G network if DNB's coverage reaches 80% of the population.
Submarine Networks World Presents Its Biggest Edition Yet
Submarine Networks World, the largest annual event for subsea communications leaders, is gearing up to welcome its largest delegation yet. Over 800 attendees representing cable owners, operators, consortium members, solution providers and technology innovators from more than 50 countries are expected to attend the conference, which is slated for September 27-28, 2023, in Singapore at the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Center.
MediaTek Develops First-Ever Chip Using TSMC's 3nm Process
MediaTek and TSMC have announced their successful collaboration in developing MediaTek's first-ever 3-nanometer (nm) chip using TSMC’s cutting-edge technology, with volume production expected next year.
Jio Platforms, NVIDIA to Develop AI Cloud Infrastructure in India
Jio Platforms Limited has partnered with NVIDIA to build a state-of-the-art cloud-based AI infrastructure to accelerate AI deployment in India.
ZTE Successfully Transforms Network Landscape in Malaysia
ZTE has played an essential function by converting thousands of traditional network sites in Malaysia into cutting-edge 4G/5G dual-network sites — a move set to improve the country’s telco infrastructure.