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PLDT's wireless unit Smart Communications has extended its direct-to-device satellite trial with Lynk Global to Batangas in southwestern Luzon. The expansion marks the latest phase in Smart's efforts to test D2D Satellite Connectivity for emergency use cases across the...

Japanese mobile operator NTT DOCOMO has put a second production quantum application into service, using D-Wave's hybrid quantum annealing platform to optimise signalling across its mobile network. The deployment marks an expansion of Quantum Network Optimization from a single...

The Vietnam Telecommunications Authority is stepping up its 6G development plans as the country's 5G networks now reach 90% of the population. With more than 40,000 5G base stations already deployed, Vietnam is setting its sights firmly on next-generation...

Malaysian telecommunications operator U Mobile has entered a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to bring AI in telecom to the forefront of its business. The agreement covers internal operations, customer-facing services, enterprise activities, network management and cybersecurity, marking a broad...

Chunghwa Telecom and Nokia have signed a memorandum of understanding to research and validate AI RAN technologies, marking a concerted effort to develop advanced 5G and pre-6G network capabilities. The agreement was announced on Tuesday through a Chunghwa Telecom...

Ericsson has confirmed that it has secured a contract from the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) to deploy a 5G Standalone network for ICE's telecommunications division, Kölbi. The confirmation, which came on Friday, follows initial reports of the deal...

Namibia and Botswana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen broadband cooperation, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and cross-border connectivity as both countries seek to expand regional digital integration. The agreement was signed in Kasane, Botswana, and establishes a framework...