PLDT, Inc. has completed the landing of the Apricot submarine cable system in Baler, Aurora, and Digos, Davao, reinforcing its capacity to handle the country’s increasing data traffic and strengthening the Philippines’ position as a key digital hub in Asia.
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HFR mobile Implements Korea’s First Private 5G Safety Network
ExpiredHFR mobile has successfully implemented the first private 5G public safety solution for the local government in Korea.
NEC Unveils Near Real-Time RAN Controller for Smarter 5G Networks
ExpiredNEC Corporation (NEC) has introduced a near real-time RAN (Radio Access Network) Intelligent Controller (Near-RT RIC) platform and RIC (RAN Intelligent Controller) applications designed to optimize network performance in line with O-RAN Alliance specifications for virtualized Radio Access Networks (vRAN).
Cabinet Approves Additional Funding for BSNL's 4G Rollout
ExpiredThe Indian government has approved an additional INR 6,000 crore to support Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited's (BSNL) ongoing 4G deployment, officials familiar with the matter said.
Nokia, NTT, and Anritsu Successfully Trial Energy-Saving Elastic Networking
ExpiredNokia, in collaboration with Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) and Anritsu Corporation, has successfully demonstrated the potential of elastic networking to reduce energy consumption in mobile networks.
Nokia to Upgrade Vietnam’s Air Traffic Network
ExpiredNokia has announced that the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) will implement its networking solution to modernize the country’s air traffic infrastructure.
Chunghwa Telecom Expands Submarine Cable Investments
ExpiredChunghwa Telecom is set to deploy two new submarine cables—Southeast Asia-Japan Cable 2 (SJC2) and Apricot—within the first half of the year.
NEC Reveals Solution to Modernize Telco Infrastructure
ExpiredNEC Corporation has introduced an innovative solution to revolutionize the construction and modernization of telecommunications network infrastructure, including base stations.
DNB Undergoes Restructuring Amid Transition to Dual 5G Network Model
ExpiredDigital Nasional Berhad (DNB) has reportedly begun a corporate restructuring process that involves revising its business plan, funding strategy, and operational framework, along with implementing new cost-saving measures, the Digital Ministry announced.
New 5G Uplink Speed Record Achieved on Live Network
ExpiredEricsson, in partnership with Telstra and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., announced a new record-breaking uplink speed of 516 Mbps, surpassing the previous record of 447 Mbps set in October, 2024. This achievement marks the highest uplink speed ever achieved on a live commercial sub-6GHz 5G Standalone (5G SA) network.