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CelcomDigi, U Mobile Vie for Malaysia's Second 5G Network
CelcomDigi, a Malaysian telecommunications company, officially submitted a proposal on Wednesday to build Malaysia's second 5G network. Meanwhile, U Mobile, a rival telco, has signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), including a new financing deal, to strengthen its case to become the new 5G operator.
Indosat Launches Southeast Asia's Largest Digital Intelligence Operations Center
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has launched its new Digital Intelligence Operations Center (DIOC), highlighting its commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance service delivery for over 100 million customers across Indonesia.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Announces Strong H1 2024 Results
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) has announced its results for the first half of 2024 (H1 2024), showing strong financial and operational performance. In H1 2024, Indosat saw a 13.4% increase in total revenue, totaling USD 1.7 billion and a 17.8% growth in EBITDA, totaling USD 816 million.
Juniper Research Predicts 150% Surge in IoT-Connected Satellites by 2029
A recent study conducted by Juniper Research, a leading authority within the Internet of Things (IoT) market, indicates that the number of satellites in orbit available for IoT connectivity is expected to increase by 150% in the next five years.
Indosat and Garuda Partner to Modernize Indonesia’s Aviation and Tourism
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) and Garuda Indonesia, the national commercial airline of Indonesia, have formed a strategic partnership to utilize the latest technology and solutions to modernize Indonesia's aviation and tourism sectors. This collaboration, with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia, aims to boost the growth of these industries.
Bangladesh Government Shuts Down 4G Services Again
The Bangladesh government has directed mobile operators to suspend 4G services once more, only days after they were reinstated.
MEF’s GNE 2024: Ambitious Enterprise-Driven Agenda Announced
MEF, a global industry association of network, cloud, security, and technology providers accelerating enterprise digital transformation, has announced the conference program for its upcoming Global Network-as-a-Service Event (GNE).
India's Smartphone Market Value Reaches Record High in Q2 2024
India saw a 2% decrease in smartphone shipments in Q2 2024 compared to the previous year, as reported by Counterpoint’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker.
Nokia, Bharti Airtel Achieve Major Milestone with Successful 5G Cloud RAN Trial
Nokia has announced the successful completion of its first 5G non-standalone (NSA) Cloud RAN trial in partnership with Bharti Airtel (Airtel) in India. In line with providing excellent customer experience through high network performance, this initiative is consistent with Airtel’s goal. The trial will foster service innovation, network automation, flexibility and efficient resource scaling for end-user services.