The Thai state operator TOT currently must refrain from leasing its unused spectrum to market leader AIS, as it is concerned about the legality of doing so.
Malaysia has been working towards a clear national objective to see it ranked as a fully developed nation by the year 2020.
Fibre to the premises (FTTx) ultra-broadband access will soon be a reality for millions of subscribers in Indonesia following the announcement of plans for a national broadband infrastructure by Telkom Indonesia subsidiary Telkom Akses.
Following on from its major rivals, China Unicom will become the last operator in the country to launch 4G services later this month.
A new partnership between VTC Intecom and rich communication service Voxox will launch a co-branded OTT app as part of the Voxox for Operators program.
Indonesian network operator TransIndonesia Network has selected Epsilon to provide interconnectivity solutions out of Singapore across Asia, Europe & the Americas.
Chinese third-place operator China Telecom is planning an expansive 4G launch across 100 cities.
Telenor CEO Jon Fredrik Baksaas believes that the operator will break even on its Myanmar business within three years.
A new satellite service being launched by Gilat Satellite Networks and Thaicom aims to enhance broadband connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region.
Semiconductor provider Spreadtrum Communications has unveiled a next generation single-core smartphone platform for WCDMA, TD-SCDMA and EDGE.
Ooredoo has officially accepted a telecommunications licence to operate in Myanmar.
The unbanked population of Myanmar now have access to nationwide mobile money services following a partnership between digital security solutions firm Oberthur Technologies and Myanmar Mobile Money Co.
Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency Badan SAR Nasional has selected solutions from Thuraya to improve its search and rescue efforts in the country.
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and Level 3 Communications have signed an agreement for Internet localisation services, enabling TM to cache high-demand content locally on its network, enhancing Internet connectivity, network efficiency, reliability and security.
Japanese firms KDDI and Sumitomo are reportedly close to forming an alliance with the state-controlled mobile operator in Myanmar.
Chinese budget smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi plans on doubling its 2013 sales over the next year, according to chairman and co-founder Lei Jun.
China is easing up foreign ownership laws in seven specific parts of its telecoms sector, among them app stores.
As China Mobile prepares to launch Apple’s iPhone on January 17, rival China Telecom has slashed its price for the desirable smartphone.
Indonesian market leader Telkomsel has upgraded its GSM and 3G HSPA+ network across the country using NSN’s radio and core network as well as comprehensive services.
The issue of 11 MVNO licences in China is set to increase service-level competition in the country.
China Telecom has selected Nokia Solutions and Networks as a partner to build out its nationwide LTE network.
Ooredoo Myanmar will introduce 3G mobile services nationwide in Myanmar next year.
SES SA, SpeedCast and AsiaSat have donated satellite and service capacity to enable NetHope, a consortium of 41 non-governmental organisations around the globe, to re-establish communication links to survivors of Typhoon Haiyan.
French vendor Alcatel-Lucent has been selected by two of China’s largest operators to supply technologies for their LTE deployments.
Indonesian market leader Telkomsel has partnered with connected devices platform Jasper Wireless to deliver machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity to enterprises.
BPI Globe BanKO, the Philippines’ first mobile-based, microfinance-focused bank, has partnered with the global humanitarian agency Mercy Corps to provide mobile cash transfers to those most impacted by Typhoon Haiyan.
China Mobile is currently negotiating a deal with Apple for the distribution of iPhones in China.
The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has issued the country’s first round of 4G licences to China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom.
Intelsat has provided an update on its satellite capacity being used in a number of restoration initiatives in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan.
NEC, NTT Communications and Sumitomo have completed a major mobile and fixed telecommunications upgrade in Myanmar.
Samoan service provider BlueSky is implementing a signalling gateway from Squire Technologies to enable enhanced interoperability, interconnection and offer an extended range of roaming possibilities to its customers.
A new partnership is set to bring formal financial services to rural communities in the Philippines.
Ratings agency Fitch has cautioned that China’s upcoming 4G licensing process will “result in inefficient capex” for operators.
Ericsson has been selected by China Mobile to deploy LTE TDD in 15 key provinces in China.
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