The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced plans to allocate a number of area-wide apparatus licenses (AWLs) that will boost local area wireless broadband services in metropolitan, regional and remote locations. These AWLs will be distributed via two distinct allocation processes, one focusing on the 3.4-4.0 GHz spectrum in remote locations and the other on the 3.8 GHz band for metropolitan and regional areas.
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Dialog Axiata and Netcracker Expand Partnership to Grow BSS Capabilities
Netcracker Technology has announced that Dialog Axiata, a leading communications provider in Sri Lanka, will extend its relationship with Netcracker for BSS functionality and professional services to further enhance its billing capabilities for mobile, TV and broadband customers.
Console Connect Secures Strategic Investment to Accelerate Growth and Expansion
Infratil Limited (Infratil) has executed a conditional agreement with HKT Trust and HKT Limited (HKT) to establish a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of its Console Connect business (Console Connect).
PLDT Confirms Submarine Cable Issue Resulting in Slow Internet Browsing
PLDT users experienced slow internet browsing on Monday after one of its submarine cable partners reported connection issues.
Converge Launches Productivity Solutions for MSMEs
Converge ICT Solutions Inc., a Philippine fiber broadband and technology solutions provider, has introduced the Converge Workplace, a suite of cloud-based business productivity solutions curated for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
PLDT Enterprise Boosting Connectivity and Customer Experience
All-you-can-eat restaurants are a big part of Filipino culture, especially for celebrations with loved ones. Vikings is the top buffet restaurant in the Philippines, offering a wide variety of cuisines to satisfy everyone's appetite.
True Digital, UOB Thailand to Use AI to Improve Financial Inclusion
UOB Thailand has partnered with True Digital to transform its credit risk analysis and streamline the approval process for TMRW credit card applications using AI and analytics technology. The partnership intends to serve young professionals who have recently entered the workforce and may not have enough financial history to apply for regular credit cards.
LDIC Selects Atrebo’s TREE for Towers Operations and Deployment
LBS Digital Infrastructure Corporation (LDIC) has selected Atrebo’s TREE Platform following a competitive process initiated in 2022 and an RFP phase in which the Spanish technology company was finally awarded the contract to provide a full Management Solution.
AIS Partners With FTI to Upgrade Thai Manufacturing Industry
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has collaborated with AIS, the leading mobile phone network in Thailand, to deliver cost-effective solutions to Thailand’s SMEs. FTI finds that SMEs need to be migrated to the Industry 4.0 Platform to improve manufacturing capabilities and increase productivity, but the current platforms used are somewhat expensive. Thus, partnering with AIS will offer more affordable solutions to improve factories.
Nokia Partners With VNPT to Launch Vietnam's First 10G Fiber Broadband Network
Nokia announced that Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications (VNPT), an operator, will launch the country's first 10G fiber broadband network. 10,000 homes and businesses in the eight largest provinces of the country will be connected during the initial rollout. Nokia offers fiber modems for end users' homes as well as fiber access nodes for the operator's exchanges.