Vodafone said that part of the proceeds enabled the telco to increase its ownership in Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea
U.K-based Vodafone Group has finalized the sale of its remaining stake in Indian tower operator Indus Towers. In a regulatory filing, the company confirmed the...
The AWS Region in Thailand features three Availability Zones
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the general availability of the AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region, featuring three Availability Zones and the API name ap-southeast-7.
In a blog posts, AWS noted that this new region marks the firm’s...
Jio is targeting the addition of one million AirFiber customers within a month
Indian operator Reliance Jio Infocomm is intensifying efforts to scale its 5G-powered fixed wireless access (FWA) service, Jio AirFiber, with plans to significantly boost customer acquisitions over the next year.
The initiative aims...
SK Telecom initially introduced its AI agent at the SK AI Summit in Seoul last November
Korean carrier SK Telecom announced plans to release a beta version of its AI-powered personal agent, dubbed "Aster," targeting North American users in March 2025.
"Aster goes beyond traditional AI...
Vodafone Idea has recently initiated trials for its 5G services in India
Indian telco Vodafone Idea has announced plans to initiate a phased rollout of 5G services in 2025, as part of its broader strategy to enhance network capabilities and improve customer experience.
In a New...
Verizon carried out this 5G trial with Samsung Electronics and MediaTek
Verizon, in collaboration with Samsung Electronics and MediaTek, has successfully achieved 5.5 Gbps download speeds in a controlled 5G lab environment, the carrier said in a release.
Using carrier aggregation, a method that combines multiple...
The private 5G Standalone network will utilize spectrum allocated to BSNL
Indian state-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), in partnership with Indian IT systems integrator Echelon Edge, has reportedly secured a contract with Coal India Limited (CIL) to install a private 5G network at...
Maxis said that the partnership will focus on creating innovative applications of 5G technology, such as remote surgery and advanced telemedicine
Maxis, a major telecommunications provider in Malaysia, has partnered with Malaysian university Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) to jointly develop practical 5G solutions.
In a...
MasOrange noted that the transaction is expected to close by the end of the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals
MasOrange and Vodafone Spain have reached a binding agreement to establish a joint fiber company in Spain, the former said in a release.
This...
Reliance Jio Infocomm’s valuation is estimated to be between $100 billion and $120 billion
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani has reportedly started the process for an initial public offering (IPO) of Reliance Industries’ telecom subsidiary, Reliance Jio Infocomm.
Local press reports stated that the planned IPO is...
The international wholesale unit, previously known as Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier, has been merged with the national wholesale division of Telekom Deutschland
German carrier Deutsche Telekom is consolidating its national and international wholesale operations into a new unit called T Wholesale.
In a release, the telco...
Telefonica said that 1,500 municipalities are currently benefitting from its 3.5 GHz coverage
Spanish telco Telefonica said it currently delivers 5G coverage to more than 90% of the Spanish population.
Since launching 5G in September 2020, the operator said it has been expanding its reach, ensuring...
Vodafone Idea has recently initiated trials for its 5G services in India
Indian telco Vodafone Idea is preparing to launch its 5G mobile broadband services in March, with competitively priced plans aimed at regaining market share from rival operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, local...
As of today, all operators in Malaysia are offering 5G service via state-run 5G network DNB
The government of Malaysia has revoked a previous ministerial direction of 2021, which had designated Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) as the sole entity responsible for Malaysia’s 5G deployment.
DNB was...
Swisscom said that the merger combines Fastweb and Vodafone Italia’s operations under the new corporate brand Fastweb + Vodafone
Swiss carrier Swisscom has successfully completed its acquisition of Vodafone Italia after securing all necessary regulatory approvals.
The merger combines Fastweb and Vodafone Italia’s operations under the...
The 5G base station was developed by China Mobile Communications Group and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army
China has introduced what it claims to be the world’s first mobile 5G base station for military purposes, developed in partnership between China Mobile Communications Group and the...
U Mobile and AWS had started a PoC in July 2024
Malaysian carrier U Mobile has recently joined forces with Amazon Web Services (AWS) with the aim of integrating advanced generative AI solutions into its contact center operations.
In a release, the telco noted that this...
Viettel already deployed a total of 6,500 base stations across Vietnam
Vietnamese telco Viettel's 5G network reached 4 million subscribers after the company launched the service in October 2024.
“We gained 3 million 5G subscribers within two weeks of the launch, and after two months, this...
China ended 2024 with over 4.19 million 5G base stations
China plans to construct over 4.5 million 5G base stations in 2025 while introducing additional policy and financial incentives to support industries expected to shape the next decade, the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information...
Türk Telekom notd it is driving digital transformation across various industries, prioritizing efficiency and sustainability with its advancements in the 5G field
Turkish telecommunications provider Türk Telekom announced the launch of a new 5G initiative aimed at advancing smart agriculture in Turkey, in partnership with...
The IFT-12 tender will allocate 2,223 blocks of radio spectrum across several frequency bands for 5G services
Mexico’s telecommunications watchdog Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) has announced the launch of the IFT-12 spectrum tender, a major step in the country’s efforts to expand 5G connectivity.
In...
In March 2022, Arcep opened a trial platform in the 3.8-4.0 GHz band for manufacturers and market players looking to experiment and test new 5G use cases
French regulator Arcep has announced an extension of its 5G trial window for professional applications in the 3.8–4.0...
The 5G subscriptions now represent 56% of all mobile lines in China
China’s 5G mobile phone subscriptions surpassed 1 billion by the end of November, local press reported, citing data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
The 5G subscriptions now represent 56%...
Swisscom anticipates finalizing the acquisition by the first quarter of 2025
The Italian Competition Authority approved Swiss carrier Swisscom's acquisition of Vodafone Italia, contingent on specific behavioral commitments, the latter said in a release.
Swisscom aims to merge Vodafone Italia with Italian telco Fastweb, Swisscom’s subsidiary...
