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Singtel Launches First Comprehensive Platform for Satellite Operators
Singtel has officially unveiled Paragon-S, the industry’s first all-in-one digital aggregation and orchestration platform.
ePLDT's VITRO Inc. Launches Philippines' Largest Hyperscale Data Center
ePLDT, through its subsidiary, VITRO Inc., is working to enhance the Philippines' position as a growing data center hub in the Asia Pacific by opening the country's largest and first true hyperscale data center facility. Located on a 5-hectare property in Santa Rosa, Laguna, the 50 MW capacity VITRO Sta Rosa (VSR) is set to launch in July. To ensure power availability and redundancy for clients starting to use the facility in June, VSR's dedicated Meralco switching station will be energized by April 2024.
Viettel Group Secures 4G and 5G Spectrum in Vietnam
Viettel Group has officially won the first round of auctions for the radio frequency band 2500-2600 MHz to deploy 5G services in Vietnam. The acquired frequency band, granted by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), will allow Viettel to improve the deployment of 4G services and the implementation of 5G, for the next 15 years.
VNPT Wins Auction for C2 Band Block for 5G
Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) is the second telco to acquire 5G spectrum this month, having reportedly won the auction for the 3700-3800 MHz band.
SmarTone Uses 3.5GHz Spectrum for Enhanced 5G Coverage
SmarTone has recently added the 3.5GHz ‘golden frequency band’ in Hong Kong International Airport. This upgrade significantly improves the 5G network capacity in both indoor and outdoor areas of the airport.
ZTE, China Mobile Activate New Network Infrastructure
ZTE has collaborated with China Mobile to activate the world's first ultra-long-haul optical backbone link based on 400G Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) technology.
Vietnam MIC Launches 5G Spectrum Auction
Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) reportedly opened its long-awaited 5G spectrum auction to all players, beginning with the 2500-2600 MHz band and expanding to other bands in the coming days.
Indonesia's First 5G Smart Warehouse and Innovation Center Inaugurated
Telkomsel, a leading telecommunications provider, and Huawei, a global ICT solutions provider, have opened Indonesia's first 5G Smart Warehouse and 5G Innovation Center in Bekasi Regency, West Java. This facility demonstrates how 5G technology can revolutionize warehouse management, improving efficiency and creating new opportunities for the logistics industry to support Indonesia's digital economy leap towards the Golden Indonesia Vision 2045.
True Corporation to Utilize AI to Improve Customer Experience
True Corporation has announced plans to utilize consumer insights and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to improve its services and optimize its operations in Thailand.