A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Philippines-based NOW Corporation and the low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company OneWeb to offer high-speed, low-latency broadband access to the country. NOW Corporation has investments in telecoms, media and technology.

Read more: NOW Corporation Partners With OneWeb to Offer High-Speed Broadband Access

AIS Fibre has launched WiFi 6E services, a new standard of wireless tech on the new 6 GHz waveband. It is the first operator in the Thai fixed broadband industry to offer such services. AIS has partnered with world-class router developer TP LINK to ship the WiFi 6E Router, enabling customers to get the best user experience from their home Internet. WiFi 6E has the property of approximately quadrupling frequency bands and adding signal channels to relieve congestion, with the result of smoother connections when streaming HD video or using VR, meeting the needs of all users in the household.

Read more: AIS Launches WiFi 6E to Tap New 6 GHz Waveband

Globe Telecom and Smart Communications, both telecom operators in the Philippines, have requested that the government extend the SIM registration deadline due to low registration rates. Currently, less than 50% of subscribers have completed the registration process.

Read more: Philippines’ Telecom Operators Seek Extension to Register SIM Cards

As operators in developing nations switched on their networks in the second half of 2022, commercial 5G launches recovered, according to S&P Global. According to Kagan's 5G Tracker, at least 238 mobile carriers servicing 94 markets globally had started offering 5G services by the end of 2022.

Read more: 5G Expansion Accelerates in Developing Nations 

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)-Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL) to explore the potential of applications of 5G and other wireless communication technologies in its SAIL-Bokaro Steel Plant. This is yet another illustration of the growing interest in 5G shown by many industries throughout the country.

Read more: SAIL-Bokaro Steel Plant Signs Memorandum of Understanding With TCIL

SLT-MOBITEL, the national ICT solutions provider of Sri Lanka and a partner to Netcracker for nearly two decades, will implement Netcracker Digital BSS and Professional Services to consolidate its billing system for upgraded fixed, mobile and online charging capabilities. Netcracker’s solution will help SLT-MOBITEL unify its brands and consolidate its IT infrastructure as the company continues its growth trajectory.

Read more: SLT-MOBITEL Expands Partnership With Netcracker for Converged Revenue Management

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