KT SAT Co., the satellite-operating subsidiary of KT Corp. (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT), is offering its cutting-edge satellite services to potential Southeast Asian customers this week at CommunicAsia 2018, the largest Asia-Pacific trade show for broadcasting and telecommunications.
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PCCW Global launches platform that provides on-demand global connectivity
PCCW Global, the international operating division of HKT, Hong Kong's premier telecommunications service provider has officially announced the public launch of Console Connect, the industry's first Software-Defined Interconnect platform powered by a leading Tier 1 global IP network available in 150 countries.
PSN selects Hughes JUPITER system to enable broadband services in Indonesia
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, today announced it has been selected by PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN), the oldest private telecommunication and information service provider in Indonesia, to provide the JUPITER™ System for broadband services over the PSN VI High-Throughput Satellite (HTS). The comprehensive Hughes solution includes HG240 Gateways, a variety of remote terminals, and a central network management system, enabling PSN to deliver satellite broadband services to consumers and businesses across Indonesia.
Huawei signs global strategic partnership on tourism
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG), one of the leading smartphone manufacturers, signed a Global Strategic Partnership agreement with Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). The signing ceremony was held on May 14th, 2018 at Huawei's HQ in Shenzhen, China.
Thai regulator says delays on spectrum auction will not affect 5G timeframe
The telecommunications regulatory authority in Thailand has stated that the on-going issues with its auction of 1800MHz spectrum would not affect its plans to launch 5G services in the country by 2020.
Chinese electronics firm opens customer service center in Sydney
Cameraphone manufacturer, OPPO, has announced the opening of its first Australian Service Center, located in Sydney's Macquarie Park. The Service Center will serve as an easily accessible service hub for Australian OPPO customers, whether they choose to walk-in or send-in their devices for repair.
Australian operator to deploy 4G upgrades following test with Ericsson
Australian telecommunications incumbent Telstra has announced that it will begin deploying new 4G technology in high-traffic areas after it demonstrated theoretical peak speeds of 2Gb/s at Ericsson’s lab in Sweden.
PCCW Global partners with Australian wholesale firm on unified voice services
PCCW Global, the international operating division of HKT, Hong Kong's premier telecommunications service provider, and Virtutel, an Australia-based wholesale and enterprise telecommunications specialist, have signed a service agreement to bring hosted unified voice services to Australia and New Zealand using PCCW Global's multi-tenant nTwine Unified Communications-as-a Service (UCaaS) platform.
Softbank selects Ribbon Protect platform for network data analytics
Ribbon Communications Inc., a global leader in secure and intelligent cloud communications, announced that SoftBank, one of Japan’s largest tier one carriers, has selected the recently launched Ribbon Protect platform for its advanced ability to provide real-time communications network traffic monitoring and analytics.
Infomedia CEO says regulation remains a major challenge in mobile payments industry
Infomedia CEO, Michael Tomlins has claimed that regulation and industry maturity remain the key challenges preventing the mobile payments sector from scaling. Telecom Review Asia Pacific managed to secure an exclusive interview with the CEO of the UK-based firm in an effort to understand and explore some of the major trends that are emerging within the mobile payments industry. Tomlin outlined the company’s vision for the MENA and APAC regions and offered some predictions on how the market will evolve.