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Telcos in Nepal face big losses amidst social media ban

The likes of Facebook and YouTube banned after failing to register.
2 days ago

Telcos in Nepal face big losses amidst social media ban

The likes of Facebook and YouTube banned after failing to register.
2 days ago

New Zealand seeks public feedback as part of telecom sector review

Consultation ongoing amidst concerns that some rules may now be outdated.

PH to ease entry into internet service industry via new law

Legislation to address issues of prohibitive cost and poor connectivity.

India rolls out standardised framework to assess buildings' digital connectivity

Newly released manual part of realising 'Digital India' vision.

Australian regulator takes Optus to court over data breach

One contravention alleged for each of over nine million people said to have been impacted.

What is driving growth in Japan's telecom sector?

Industry players cited for their network expansion efforts.

India releases draft National Telecom Policy 2025

New policy in response to next-generation technologies.

Hong Kong begins probe over Louis Vuitton data breach

Investigation underway as leak affects over 400,000 HK customers.

B2B customers want more from telecom operators

Industry expected to play bigger role beyond core connectivity.

Telcos in India, Vietnam, PH face growth opportunity amidst connectivity gap

Study cites millions of untapped customers as targets of digital inclusion.

Customer service seen as key to telco loyalty, study finds

Five in 10 users will switch providers due to poor customer service.

How 5G champions industry decarbonisation

It enables advanced connectivity, real-time energy monitoring, and transportation optimisation, aiding industries in decarbonisation. AS industries worldwide strive to mitigate their environmental impact and align with ambitious decarbonisation targets, the integration of innovative technologies such as 5G emerges as a powerful ally. This groundbreaking technology stands out as the first mobile standard to prioritise energy efficiency right from its standardisation phase, embedding considerations related to emissions. According to RHB Investment Research’s “Telecommunications - the Road to NZE” report, several key technological advancements underpin these efficiency gains. These include optimised use of available spectrum, energy-saving modes that reduce consumption during low data traffic periods, and advanced network management capabilities through enhanced virtualisation.