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Tune Talk evolves from MVNO to MNO in cloud-first transformation

The company can now launch new plans or respond to market shifts within 48 hours.

Tune Talk evolves from MVNO to MNO in cloud-first transformation

The company can now launch new plans or respond to market shifts within 48 hours.

Sole focus on automation limits AI's revenue potential, experts say

Ninety-five per cent of AI proof of concepts fail due to unclear objectives.

Globe turns to Starlink to fortify network against disaster risks

The group is the first in Southeast Asia to integrate LEO satellite technology.

Telco network APIs hit million-dollar revenue surge

China currently dominates this emerging sector with over 90% of global adoption volume.

AI advantage becomes a 'strategic decision' as nations build local AI grids

The race is now on to build "National AI Grids" to protect sovereignty.

Telcos pushed towards deterministic networks as latency kills revenue

"Best-effort" broadband is no longer enough for AI workloads.

APAC telcos expand 5G and cloud as connectivity growth flattens

Partnerships with operators and tech companies are also becoming essential.

Southeast Asia telcos consolidate as 40 GB data demand looms

Smartphone users in the region currently consume over 20 GB of data every month.

Singapore mulls Digital Infrastructure Act as cloud and data centre risks increase

The proposal will strengthen the security of the "key nodes" of its economy—cloud services and data centres.

Enterprises debate build-or-buy AI Factories

Firms are investing in in-house capabilities to protect differentiation beyond generic API models.

Telcos face valuation gap as AI promises margin lift

BCG projected a 3% annual revenue increase for the largest listed telco operators.

Telcos eye 10% cost cut with procurement overhaul, says BCG

Generative AI aids telecoms in reducing procurement expenses.

China powers Asia’s lead in 5G SA accessibility

China reported more than 10 million 5G advanced subscribers.

True 5G Standalone networks deliver 52% speed boost over hybrid 5G

New Ookla data shows 5G SA achieves low latency by using a full 5G core.

StarHub profit falls 46% to $86.4m in 2025 on higher depreciation and amortisation

The one-off forfeiture payment for the return of one 700 MHz spectrum lot also dragged full-year profit. 

Singtel 9M profit more than doubles to $5.3b on $3.2b Airtel stake sale

Underlying profit rose 12% despite slight revenue decline.