NTT DOCOMO and Korean telecommunication operator, SK Telecom (SKT), have released two white papers outlining energy-efficient 5G mobile networks, related technologies, and requirements for future 6G networks. This represents the initial result of a foundational agreement inked by the two firms last November, which aims to delve into a technical collaboration concerning next-generation telecommunication infrastructure technologies for the advancement of 5G and 6G.
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Telstra Records New 5G Uplink Speed
In collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Ericsson, Telstra has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in 5G technology, achieving a record-breaking uplink speed of 340 Mbps. This achievement showcases the power of cutting-edge software, spectrum allocation, and technological advancements in the capabilities of 5G networks.
GCash, CICC Team Up to Fight Online Scams
GCash, a Philippine mobile payments platform, reportedly signed an agreement with the Department of Information and Communications Technology's cybercrime unit to establish a mechanism to combat online scams and fraud cases more quickly.
BSNL Union Calls for Immediate 4G Access via Vi Network
The BSNL Employees Union has requested the government to use Vodafone Idea Limited's network to provide 4G services to BSNL customers. This is because there has been a delay in BSNL's own 4G launch. The Union is concerned that this delay is affecting BSNL's financial revival, as competitors like Reliance Jio and Airtel are attracting BSNL's customers with their 5G technology.
Telstra Conducts World’s First Network Resiliency Trial
Telstra has collaborated with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to conduct the world’s first hybrid network architecture resiliency trial of Nokia’s IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS).
NTT DOCOMO and NTT Corporation Lead Development of Services with IOWN
NTT DOCOMO has partnered with NTT Corporation, Arsaga Partners, Inc. and Tokyu Land Corporation to develop groundbreaking telecommunications services utilizing NTT’s advanced all-photonics Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN).
Kazakhtelecom To Sell Mobile Unit MTS to Power International Holding
Power International Holding (PIH), a Qatar-based conglomerate, has signed an agreement in principle (AIP) to acquire Kazakhstan's mobile operator, Mobile Telecom Services (MTS), from incumbent state telco, Kazakhtelecom JSC.
Rakuten Symphony Launches Rakuten Drive
Rakuten Symphony has announced the official launch of Rakuten Drive— a file storage cloud service— in Japan. Rakuten Drive offers secure and user-friendly file storage and sharing on the cloud for both individual and enterprise customers. It allows users to quickly send large files and now includes the feature of real-time viewing and editing of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft 365 productivity apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on the web version.
Telekom Malaysia Leverages 5G to Accelerate Financial Inclusion
Telekom Malaysia (TM) has partnered with Maybank Islamic Berhad to launch the country’s first 5G- powered Islamic Banking as a Service (BaaS) solution to deliver seamless access and experiences to digital clients, particularly micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
Chunghwa Telecom Plans to Establish APN in Taiwan
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. has entered into a 2-year strategic partnership with Fujitsu Limited to explore the possibility of establishing a network using All-Photonics Network (APN) technology based on the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) initiative in Taiwan.