The Office of the Communications Authority is set to assign 1200 MHz of the 26 GHz and 28 GHz spectrum to four mobile network operators (MNOs) in Hong Kong in the third quarter of the year.
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India to Implement Geo-Tagging for Telecom Infrastructure
ExpiredThe Indian government plans to geo-tag key telecom infrastructure, such as telecom towers and optical fiber cables, to facilitate coordination, particularly in disaster situations.
BTRC Allows Mobile Operators to Pay Spectrum Fees in Local Currency
ExpiredThe Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has opted to permit mobile phone operators to settle spectrum acquisition fees using the local currency, providing them with relief amidst the significant rise in the value of the US dollar.
China Bans Intel and AMD Chips in Government Computers
ExpiredChina's government is implementing new guidelines that will phase out US-made processors from Intel and AMD in government PCs and servers.
COAI Calls for Pause on Wi-Fi 6E Router Sales Amid Spectrum Debate
ExpiredThe Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) is asking the government to halt the sale of Wi-Fi 6E routers that use the 6 GHz spectrum band, which has not yet been officially approved for use without a license.
BTRC Awards Unified Spectrum Licenses for 5G Services
ExpiredThe Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has reportedly awarded two unified licenses to three mobile phone operators— Grameenphone, Robi, and Teletalk— to facilitate the deployment of 5G and other services in the country.
India's DoT Launches Experimental License Module for 5G Labs
ExpiredIndia's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly announced the launch of an experimental license module that will enable its established 5G labs across the country to test 5G use cases.
DICT Finalizing Metric for Digital Inclusivity
ExpiredThe Philippine government is nearing completion of the Connectivity Index Rating (CIR) Metric, which aims to achieve digital inclusion and widespread connectivity in the country.
Indian Government Implements USSD Call Forwarding Suspension to Combat Fraud
ExpiredIndia’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has mandated telecom operators to deactivate USSD-based call forwarding services starting April 15, aiming to combat fraud and misuse.
India Mandates Government Approval for AI Tool Development and Release
ExpiredThe Indian government has announced a new requirement that technology companies obtain government approval before publicly releasing artificial intelligence (AI) tools that are still in development or deemed ‘unreliable.’