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PLDT Enterprise and Nokia have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaboratively deliver 5G private wireless network solutions to businesses in the Philippines.

Chief Telecom (CHIEF), the operator of Taiwan's largest internet exchange, TPIX, and the world's leading internet exchange, AMS-IX; along with HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC), a comprehensive ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer a complete business solution to their customers.

Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog) has successfully completed the acquisition of Bharti Airtel Lanka (Airtel Lanka) Limited via a share swap agreement, strengthening Dialog's position as the leading player in Sri Lanka’s telecom sector and expanding its capacity to provide innovative digital products and services.

PLDT, together with its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications (Smart); and B2B arm, PLDT Enterprise, has declared their participation in the GSMA’s Open Gateway initiative, which aims to implement standardized open network APIs.

Improved internet connectivity in the Philippines has led to a 1.38% increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), potentially boosting e-commerce activity.

South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT is preparing to withdraw the operating license of Stage X, which was positioned to become the nation’s fourth mobile operator, as it reportedly did not satisfy the regulatory prerequisites necessary to commence mobile services.

CEOs of major Asian telecom operators, Axiata and Globe Telecom, have expressed support for the progress made with the GSMA Open Gateway initiative while also advocating for deeper cross-operator collaboration within the industry.

ZTE Corporation took part in the GSMA-hosted Mobile 360 Latin America event in Mexico City. ZTE actively participated in discussions with communication technology specialists worldwide, focusing on the exploration of next-generation communication technologies to enhance the Latin American communication sector.

During the first day of MWC Shanghai, Dr. Philip Song, Chief Marketing Officer of Huawei Carrier Business Group, spoke about the pivotal role of Open Gateway in enabling carriers to adopt experience-driven operations leveraging diverse 5G-A network capabilities.

In the first quarter of 2024, Globe Telecom, a mobile operator based in the Philippines, expanded its network by building 116 new cell sites and upgrading 812 mobile sites to LTE. Additionally, the company rolled out over 19,544 fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) lines in the same period.