A comprehensive and detailed report into 4G coverage and speed in East Asia, has established that the two fastest places is the South Korean capital of Seoul and city-state Singapore.
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KT SAT showcases its cutting-edge satellite services at CommunicAsia 2018
ExpiredKT SAT Co., the satellite-operating subsidiary of KT Corp. (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT), is offering its cutting-edge satellite services to potential Southeast Asian customers this week at CommunicAsia 2018, the largest Asia-Pacific trade show for broadcasting and telecommunications.
Japanese conglomerate launches new mobile payment service in Japan
ExpiredSoftBank and Indian wallet provider Paytm have collaborated with the aim to launch mobile payment services in Japan by the end of the year. The new service will offer advanced financial services such as loans and insurance in the Japanese market first and then it will be exported to other countries.
PSN selects Hughes JUPITER system to enable broadband services in Indonesia
ExpiredHughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, today announced it has been selected by PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN), the oldest private telecommunication and information service provider in Indonesia, to provide the JUPITER™ System for broadband services over the PSN VI High-Throughput Satellite (HTS). The comprehensive Hughes solution includes HG240 Gateways, a variety of remote terminals, and a central network management system, enabling PSN to deliver satellite broadband services to consumers and businesses across Indonesia.
Nokia partners with Globe Telecom to bring cloud-native services to Philippines
ExpiredNokia today announced that Globe Telecom of the Philippines has partnered with Nuage Networks from Nokia to provide a nationwide SD-WAN service to both large enterprise customers and SMBs.
Thai regulator says delays on spectrum auction will not affect 5G timeframe
ExpiredThe telecommunications regulatory authority in Thailand has stated that the on-going issues with its auction of 1800MHz spectrum would not affect its plans to launch 5G services in the country by 2020.
Planet pens deal with Thai space agency over national monitoring
ExpiredPlanet the leading geospatial data and analytics company, has signed a deal with the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) an agency under Thailand's Ministry of Science and Technology, to provide satellite imagery to enable frequent monitoring in the country.
Australian operator to deploy 4G upgrades following test with Ericsson
ExpiredAustralian telecommunications incumbent Telstra has announced that it will begin deploying new 4G technology in high-traffic areas after it demonstrated theoretical peak speeds of 2Gb/s at Ericsson’s lab in Sweden.
India’s richest man announces ambitious broadband plan
ExpiredThe billionaire responsible for turning the Indian mobile industry on its head has unveiled an ambitious new broadband project. India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani obliterated the Indian telecommunications segment by offering free voice calls for life.
Softbank selects Ribbon Protect platform for network data analytics
ExpiredRibbon Communications Inc., a global leader in secure and intelligent cloud communications, announced that SoftBank, one of Japan’s largest tier one carriers, has selected the recently launched Ribbon Protect platform for its advanced ability to provide real-time communications network traffic monitoring and analytics.