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Viettel, a military-run telecom service provider, opened a new data center in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park in Hanoi on April 10. This data center is one of the largest in Vietnam.

Chinese telecommunications company, China Mobile, is reportedly planning to introduce 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology in more than 300 cities throughout China this year. The company, which is a key player in setting 5G-A standards, also intends to launch over 20 5G-A compatible smartphones within the same timeframe.

ZTE Corporation’s intelligent router products have achieved significant success in the latest multi-vendor interoperability test conducted by the European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC).

Juniper Research and VOX Solutions collaborated on a study to expose the problem of Artificially Inflated Traffic (AIT) and SMS Trashing in the business messaging sector. The research found that in 2023, AIT made up 18% of all international A2P SMS traffic, costing enterprises, including big names like Elon Musk, over USD 60 million annually. This highlights the urgent need for mobile operators to protect their revenue and customer trust.

South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, has announced plans to allocate 9.4 trillion won (USD 6.94 billion) towards artificial intelligence (AI) investments by 2027. This initiative aims to bolster the nation's standing in advanced semiconductor chip technology on the global stage.

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, two titans in the Indian telecommunications arena, have orchestrated a monumental leap forward with their swift deployment of 5G networks. The nation's rapid ascent into the top 15 countries worldwide for swift media downloads marks a transformative milestone in India's digital landscape. With Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel at the forefront of this technological revolution, India is poised to redefine its digital infrastructure, promising unparalleled connectivity and seamless access to media content.

Singapore's mobile service revenue is projected to reach more than USD 2.1 billion by the end of 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3% from 2023 to 2028, due to the increasing adoption of 5G services in the country.

Australia's mobile service revenue is poised to increase from 2023 to 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%, driven by the steady growth in mobile data service revenues.

The development of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) is expected to revolutionize network connectivity worldwide. The potential of 5G-A, particularly in the dynamic Asia Pacific region will be discussed at the Telecom Review Asia upcoming webinar entitled ‘Unleashing Network Capabilities with 5G-Advanced.’

India’s fixed communication services revenue is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9%, reaching USD 13.2 billion by 2028. This growth can be attributed to the significant expansion of the fixed broadband segment across the country.