Malaysian operator Maxis has announced that it will sign an access agreement with state 5G wholesaler Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) in order to advance the country's 5G rollout and stay competitive with rivals who have already signed similar agreements.
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PLDT Gets Provisional Authority for Construction of Apricot Landing Sites in Philippines
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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has responded to criticism regarding their failure to enforce cheaper broadband services since the implementation of a new mandate in March.
SLT-MOBITEL at Forefront of 5G Development in Sri Lanka
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Globe Deploys 5G Network Slicing to Improve Customer Experience
Globe, the Philippines' premier digital solutions platform, has set a groundbreaking feat by becoming the first Philippine telco to implement the End-to-End (E2E) network slicing function of 5G Standalone (SA) technology. This step demonstrates Globe's persistent commitment to continuously improving customer experience through technological innovation.
ATH Expands Its Reach With Full Acquisition of Three ICT Companies
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