North Korea’s only mobile provider, Koryolink, has blocked foreigners from accessing the internet via 3G-enabled devices.

Global payments provider Novatti has formed a joint-venture with ATX Malaysia Sdn Bhd to launch a nationwide payment service.

Filipino operator Globe Telecom has tapped Aviat Networks to upgrade and expand its network with its CTR 8540 microwave networking solution.

Indosat and Smaato have launched the Indonesia Mobile Exchange (IMX) in the archipelagic nation.

Indonesian market leader Telkomsel has signed a partnership agreement with mobile marketing firm TTC Mobile.

O3b Networks is providing trunking services to SpeedCast for its customer Christmas Island Internet Administration Limited (CIIA).

Thai market leader AIS has launched FBSS (Fixed Broadband Support System) using ZTEsoft’s ZSmart QRun.

Indosat has become the latest Indonesian operator to launch its own app store.

PLDT Global has selected Fring to power its JuanaChat app aimed at helping overseas Filipino migrants and workers to stay connected with friends and families in the Philippines.

The big three Chinese operators have all confirmed that they will slash their data tariffs as well as increasing network speeds.

Globe has partnered with WhatsApp to offer zero-rated access to the mobile messaging app with a prepaid promo or postpaid plan subscription.

Thailand’s ICT minister has called for spectrum held by state-owned operators to be returned to the government and refarmed so that it can be resold for 4G use.

Indosat and Facebook have partnered to launch Internet.org in Indonesia as part of the “Internet Tanpa Pulsa Untuk Semua” initiative for all Indonesians.

Intelsat, BT Group, and ITC Global have donated satellite capacity, equipment and manpower to help restore critical communication networks across Vanuatu.

mHealth adoption is growing globally, according to a new report conducted by the mobile trade body Mobile Ecosystem Forum.

Indonesian operator Telkomsel has selected Cloudera to provide its big data platform in order to facilitate its transition from a voice and SMS operator to a broadband provider.

Thai state-owned operator CAT is aiming to strike a network sharing deal with the country’s second largest operator dtac in Q2.

China Telecom has selected Alcatel-Lucent as one of its top three suppliers for the rollout of mobile ultra-broadband services across China.

Anise Asia has selected Virtustream to power the next generation of its cloud platform.

Tata Communications and Indosat have partnered to deliver a wide range of technology and communication solutions for Indonesian enterprises’ growing ICT requirements.

Cambodian mobile market leader Metfone has acquired fourth-placed Beeline for an undisclosed sum.

The government of Thailand is aiming to sell 100MHz of unused 2.3GHz spectrum held by state-owned operator TOT in the country’s forthcoming 4G auctions.

SES S.A. and Digicel Pacific Limited have donated satellite capacity and equipment to restore vital communication networks across Vanuatu.

Nanjing Panda Electronics has selected small cell software from Radisys to deploy an LTE-TDD solution for China Mobile.

Vietnamese state-owned operator Viettel has pitched an ambitious plan for growth to the country’s Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

Ooredoo’s Indosat and Ericsson have launched a cloud-based Machine-to-Machine platform in Indonesia.

Globe Telecom has partnered with Google to launch Android One in the Philippines.

Indonesian market leader Telkomsel has selected Ericsson to provide a comprehensive OSS transformation that will help the operator meet new customer demands and efficiently manage rapid network growth.