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Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, and Google Cloud are embarking on a comprehensive, long-term strategic relationship with a goal of powering 5G in enterprise and consumer segments nationwide. In addition, Reliance will also take advantage of Google Cloud’s scalable infrastructure thereby enabling its retail business to achieve better operational efficiency, modernize and scale for growth, and deliver better performance and experiences to customers.

CSG announced a multi-year contract/relationship extension with Vietnamobile, one of Asia Pacific’s leading mobile operators. As Vietnamobile’s technology provider of choice, CSG will drive their customer billing, mediation and settlement operations to support the company’s accelerated growth and the introduction of new products and services.

Cisco and Rakuten Mobile, Inc. today announced a major milestone for Rakuten Mobile’s network infrastructure in support of efforts to build a better, more inclusive internet for the future.

Nokia announced that CG NET will deploy its Gigabit Passive Optical Networking (GPON) solution as part of an extensive Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) roll-out across the Kathmandu Valley. 

Axiata Group Berhad, Telenor Asia Pte Ltd and Digi.Com Berhad announced that they have successfully concluded the due-diligence exercise and signed the Transaction Agreements for the proposed merger of Celcom Axiata Berhad (“Celcom”) and Digi (together “MergeCo”).

ZTE Corporation, a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the mobile internet, together with a local operator in Pakistan, has built a base station and completed several kilometers of wireless coverage around the station at the K2 base camp for the world's second highest peak on the border between China and Pakistan, with the aim of building a strong communication network for climbers.

Route Mobile Limited (“Route Mobile”), one of the leading cloud communication platform service providers to enterprises, over-the-top (“OTT”) players, and mobile network operators, announced a technology partnership with Truecaller, the world’s most trusted and accurate Caller ID and telephone search engine. This agreement allows Route Mobile to provide enhanced business identification services to enterprises for building a trustworthy business communication ecosystem.

Nokia announced it will supply its Digital Operations software, cloud infrastructure software and AirFrame servers to enhance the nationwide network of PLDT, the Philippines’ largest, fully integrated telecommunications company, and its wireless unit Smart Communications (Smart). 

Carrying on the momentum as the pioneer of 5G services for consumers and businesses in Singapore, StarHub broke away from the norm and introduced the market’s first pair of SIM Only plans for customers to get an immediate boost to 5G. Gaining instant access to StarHub 5G, Disney+ and up to 90GB of data, customers enjoy unmatched data and entertainment experiences on Singapore’s fastest mobile network. 

GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) today welcomed the decision of India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to give the go-ahead for 5G spectrum and trials of 5G uses and applications in the country using 3GPP-compliant technologies. The applicant mobile operators include Bharti Airtel Ltd., Reliance JioInfocomm Ltd., Vodafone Idea Ltd. and MTNL.