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India's DoT Launches Experimental License Module for 5G Labs
India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly announced the launch of an experimental license module that will enable its established 5G labs across the country to test 5G use cases.
South Korea Establishes ‘6G Society’ to Advance Mobile and Satellite Collaboration
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) has established a ‘6G Society’ to facilitate cooperation between the 6G mobile telecommunications and satellite communication industries.
Indian Government Implements USSD Call Forwarding Suspension to Combat Fraud
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has mandated telecom operators to deactivate USSD-based call forwarding services starting April 15, aiming to combat fraud and misuse.
Hong Kong’s Communications Authority Announces New Spectrum Allocation
The Office of the Communications Authority is set to assign 1200 MHz of the 26 GHz and 28 GHz spectrum to four mobile network operators (MNOs) in Hong Kong in the third quarter of the year.
India to Implement Geo-Tagging for Telecom Infrastructure
The Indian government plans to geo-tag key telecom infrastructure, such as telecom towers and optical fiber cables, to facilitate coordination, particularly in disaster situations.
BTRC Allows Mobile Operators to Pay Spectrum Fees in Local Currency
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has opted to permit mobile phone operators to settle spectrum acquisition fees using the local currency, providing them with relief amidst the significant rise in the value of the US dollar.
China Bans Intel and AMD Chips in Government Computers
China's government is implementing new guidelines that will phase out US-made processors from Intel and AMD in government PCs and servers.
COAI Calls for Pause on Wi-Fi 6E Router Sales Amid Spectrum Debate
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) is asking the government to halt the sale of Wi-Fi 6E routers that use the 6 GHz spectrum band, which has not yet been officially approved for use without a license.
BTRC Awards Unified Spectrum Licenses for 5G Services
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has reportedly awarded two unified licenses to three mobile phone operators— Grameenphone, Robi, and Teletalk— to facilitate the deployment of 5G and other services in the country.