M1 Limited (M1), a top mobile network operator in Singapore, has announced new sustainability initiatives to help reduce the environmental impact of the telecommunications industry.
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Nokia to Build TM's International Optical DWDM Network
Nokia has been selected by TM to construct a special international optical Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network. This network will help manage the increasing data traffic and improve connectivity to data centers.
BoomGrow, CelcomDigi Partner to Transform Malaysian Agriculture with 5G, AI and XR
BoomGrow Productions Sdn Bhd (BoomGrow) and CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) have announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize Malaysia's agricultural industry by combining 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), and extended reality (XR) with precision farming technology.
NTT DOCOMO, D-Wave Quantum Achieve 15% Reduction in Mobile Network Congestion
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (D-Wave) and NTT DOCOMO Inc. (DOCOMO) have announced a successful quantum optimization pilot that is set to improve mobile network performance.
Chunghwa Telecom, NTT Launch World’s First International IOWN APN Linking Taiwan and Japan
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and NTT Corporation (NTT) have officially launched the world’s first International IOWN APN connecting Taiwan and Japan.
BSNL Gears Up for October 4G Rollout
India's state-owned operator, BSNL, is planning to introduce 4G services in the country in October, as reported by local news outlets.
U Mobile and China Mobile International Sign MoU to Advance 5G Innovations
U Mobile and China Mobile International (CMI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a strategic partnership focused on 5G development.
Maxis, China Mobile International Announce Partnership to Accelerate 5G in Malaysia
Maxis and China Mobile International (CMI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), initiating a strategic alliance focused on accelerating 5G advancements.
Indosat and Huawei Boost Indonesia's Connectivity with Network Consolidation
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison—the top digital telco in Indonesia—has completed a major core network consolidation project in Jakarta in partnership with global ICT solution provider, Huawei. This project marks a significant milestone in their collaboration and aims to advance and innovate mobile communication technologies. With over 100 million users and 26 core locations across Indonesia, completing the consolidation and transitioning to the cloud core in just 14 months is a remarkable achievement.
PLDT Entertains New Data Center Sale Options After NTT Deal Falls Through
PLDT Chairman and CEO, Manuel Pangilinan, announced that negotiations for a 49% stake in the company’s data center business are progressing, despite the collapse of talks with Japan’s Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (NTT).