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Airtel Africa deal with Starlink to benefit Indian and African markets: GlobalData
The deal could aid both firms and businesses, pending approval in India and five African markets.
Airtel Africa deal with Starlink to benefit Indian and African markets: GlobalData
The deal could aid both firms and businesses, pending approval in India and five African markets.
How telecom companies can effectively decarbonise operations
Switching a network to run on renewable energy cuts Scope 2 emissions.
Globe Telecom looks beyond telco to be No. 1
It is banking on tech to overtake its main rival in revenue within five years.
New Globe CEO flags low 5G, fiber adoption as growth risks in PH telco
Carl Raymond Cruz, with his 30 years of experience, is Globe Telecom Inc.’s new president and CEO.
Telcos face energy crunch from AI data centers
Telecom operators are exploring nuclear and greenfield builds to power next-gen data centers.
Chinese internet stocks fall 10–30% amidst tariff-driven selloff
Despite the short-term headwinds, the firm maintains a “Market Weight” rating on the sector.
TMT sector set for M&A boost with focus on software and AI
In 2024, the sector saw $698b in deal value across more than 1,460 transactions.
Singtel unit acquires 51% stake in Yondu in Philippine expansion bid
Through the partnership, NCS will scale its Philippines workforce to over 1,200 from 150.
5 key moves for telco C-suites to navigate complex M&A landscape
According to BCG, clear stakeholder communication and disciplined execution are critical.
How telecom firms can maximise IT to drive cost efficiency
According to McKinsey companies must reach a higher level of tech maturity.
ASEAN telcos must balance innovation and security amidst cyber risks
Privacy, security, and trust remain the biggest risks for these companies.
Indonesia’s smartphone market recovers with 15.5% YoY growth in 2024
The growth was mainly driven by the ultra low-end segment.
China’s smartphone market rebounds with 5.6% YoY growth in 2024
It was driven by demand, generative AI, new product launches, and government subsidies.
India’s smartphone market climbs 4% YoY in 2024
The entry-premium ($200-400) segment registered the highest growth.
Thailand’s smartphone market ships 16.9 million units in 2024
The share of 5G smartphones increased to 45.6%.
Philippines' smartphone market up 6.1% YoY in 2024
It was supported by the strategic approach of vendors of bringing in more entry-level models.
Malaysia fixed communication services revenue to grow 1.8% CAGR to 2029
The growth will be driven by the demand for fibre-optic services.
