Telecom industry body COAI urges the government to lower spectrum auction prices, citing significant 5G infrastructure investments with no ROI. They call for revised models as 6G approaches.
The HONOR 600 & 600 Pro launch with a 50MP telephoto camera (120x zoom), AI Photo to Video 2.0, 7,000 mAh battery & 80W charging. Priced from SGD $799, the series emphasizes photography, video creation, and powerful performance.
India is set to launch an enhanced Telecom Technology Advancement Fund (TTDF) by October with increased investment. The fund aims to support technology development and R&D, with past allocations already benefiting over 100 companies, many focusing on 6G.
Kingston launches industrial SSDs for heat, resonance, and heavy workloads. Targeting retail, transport, logistics, and security, these drives offer SATA/NVMe options with industrial temps and advanced features for long-term system success.
Indian telecom operators like Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea adjusted prepaid plans, reducing validity or increasing prices, often bundling OTT services. Despite these changes, market trackers note minimal impact on ARPU, with expected tariff hikes yet to materialize.
IoT Analytics' Q1 2026 report shows executives moving toward granular AI discussions like Agentic AI and SaaSpocalypse, while balancing rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East and supply chain exposure.
Banks & telcos are replacing SMS OTPs with 'silent verification' (SIM-device match), biometrics (face ID), & in-app OTPs for stronger 2FA security. This collaboration combats SIM cloning & eSIM swap fraud, improving digital transaction safety.
A US trade report highlights India's DTH domestic satellite preference, mandatory ISRO routing, data localization, and localized internet shutdowns as significant trade barriers. It also notes concerns over "politically motivated" content takedown requests.
NSSLGlobal launched GUARDIAN, an anti-piracy communication system combining satellite & VHF with battery backup. It aids crews during attacks, meeting IMO requirements amid rising global piracy, especially in hotspots like the Gulf of Guinea.
Explore how Zoom's AI tools and communication platforms help small and medium businesses in APAC scale operations, reduce costs, and streamline workflows for better customer engagement.
Gopal Vittal will become Airtel Africa's Non-Executive Board Chair in July 2026, succeeding Sunil Bharti Mittal, who confirmed his retirement. Shravin Bharti Mittal will take on the role of Deputy Chair, ensuring continuity in this significant leadership transition.
Orange Business launched 4 new offers covering trusted AI, secure communications, and sovereign digital services. These include an anti-drone service, Live Intelligence Studio for AI agents, and Online Collaboration tools hosted in its sovereign cloud.
Infobip's research highlights a major shift from single-channel SMS to multi-channel conversations. Discover how RCS, WhatsApp, and autonomous Agentic AI are transforming the global customer experience landscape.
FPT Telecom partners with Plume to deploy AI-driven managed Wi-Fi solutions in Vietnam. Using the OpenSync framework and cloud analytics, the service enhances home network performance and security for connected devices.
Fujikura is investing JPY 300 billion to triple optical fiber cable production in Japan/US, supporting US AI data center infrastructure amid high demand. Other Japanese firms also boost related output. Part of US-Japan economic teamwork.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison earned a MURI record for an 11-hour TikTok livestream during Eid homecoming (Jakarta-Yogyakarta) to demonstrate mobile network performance. This 'extreme network test' showed an average 90 Mbps speed, highlighting network reliability during peak travel.
TRAI proposes new regulations to curb spam calls, including AI-based detection tools, mandatory disclosure for automated systems, and discontinuation charges for commercial A2P communications to protect consumers.
