Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
National Telecom trend intelligence tracks national telecom market trends, 5G rollout, fibre modernisation, wholesale network strategy, spectrum pressure, and digital infrastructure investment in Asia-Pacific, giving readers a fuller view of the demand shifts, capacity constraints, platform strategies, capital timing, regulatory pressure, and operating assumptions behind the market.
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Telstra accused of misleading coverage claims
TPG accuses Telstra of overstating network reach TPG Telecom, the parent company of Vodafone Australia, has accused Telstra of misleading consumers by overstating its mobile network coverage by approximately one million square kilometres. TPG claims Telstra’s advertised coverage…
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SK Telecom cyberattack exposes millions to SIM cloning risks
Massive data breach triggers SIM card crisis On 18 April 2025, SK Telecom, South Korea’s leading mobile network operator, detected a cyberattack that compromised sensitive Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) data of approximately 25 million users, including those on…
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Ericsson deepens root to Japan’s telecom sector with job creation
What happened: Ericsson expands in Japan with strategic partnerships and Energy-Efficient RAN innovations Ericsson has intensified its involvement in Japan’s telecommunications industry by forging strategic partnerships and deploying advanced technologies. Notably, the company…
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Singtel expands 5G network slicing to consumers across Singapore
What happened: Singtel launches World’s first Consumer-Grade 5G network slicing with 5G+ upgrade Singtel has launched its 5G+ service, becoming the first telecom operator globally to extend comprehensive 5G network slicing capabilities from enterprises to the consumer market.…
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SK Telecom sees Q1 AI growth
SK Telecom Q1 2025 results show AI growth but mobile losses after cyberattack. Revenue stable, SIM services face disruption.
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SK apologises for data breach at SK Telecom
SK chairman apologises after malware breach at SK Telecom exposes data of 23M users, promises security overhaul.
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KDDI aims to revolutionise telecoms with network slicing
What happened: KDDI leads the way in telecom innovation with network slicing implementation KDDI, a leading telecommunications provider in Japan, has announced its strategy to implement network slicing across its infrastructure. This innovative approach allows multiple virtual…
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Nokia to upgrade Vodafone Idea’s network
What happened: Nokia to enhance Vodafone Idea’s optical network Nokia has announced plans to upgrade and expand Vodafone Idea‘s optical transport network across key metropolitan and regional locations in India. This initiative aims to support the growth of 4G services and prepare…
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NCS acquires majority stake in Yondu
What happened: NCS expands Philippine presence with Yondu acquisition NCS, the technology services arm of Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel), plans to acquire a 51% stake in Yondu Inc. This company is the IT services subsidiary of the Philippine telecommunications firm Globe.…
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India’s 5G users reach 250 million
India reaches 250 million 5G users as Vodafone Idea launches services in Mumbai, facing strong competition from Jio and Airtel.
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Indosat partners with Bank Saqu for inclusion
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Bank Saqu partner to enhance financial inclusion in Indonesia, targeting solopreneurs.
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International Gateway: Driving Thailand’s digital advancement
Boosting digital advancement International Gateway Company Limited (IGC), a leading telecommunications network provider in Thailand, has announced a collaboration aimed at developing advanced network infrastructure. This partnership focuses on three key areas: telecommunications…
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Interlink Telecom Public Company Limited: Connecting the future
Empowering businesses with advanced telecommunications Interlink Telecom Public Company Limited (ITEL) is a prominent telecommunications service provider based in Thailand. Established with the objective of delivering reliable and high-quality network solutions, ITEL offers a…
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Vi partners with Nokia for 4G and 5G network expansion
What happened: Vi Taps Nokia for major backhaul upgrade Vodafone Idea (Vi) has signed a three-year deal with Nokia to upgrade its transport network in India. Vi will deploy Nokia’s 7750 Service Router (SR) and 7250 Interconnect Router (IXR) to enhance backhaul capacity and…
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Verizon, Singtel and Skylo join forces to expand global IoT connectivity
• Verizon adds Singtel and Skylo to its IoT partner ecosystem• Collaboration enhances global IoT coverage and management capabilities What happened: Global IoT coverage expands with new partnerships Verizon Business has announced strategic partnerships with Singapore-based…
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OREX SAI and StarHub partner for 4G/5G Open RAN deployment
What happened: Strategic partnership for Open RAN deployment OREX SAI, INC. and NTT DOCOMO ASIA Pte. Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership with StarHub Limited to deploy commercial Open RAN solutions for both 4G and 5G networks in Singapore. The partnership, formalised…
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Orange Group probes cyberattack after data breach
What happened: Orange Group investigates cyberattack after hacker compromises data Orange Group, a leading telecommunications company, is investigating a cyberattack after a hacker reportedly compromised sensitive data. The breach, detected during routine security checks, exposed…
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Telstra and Ericsson launch programmable 5G network
What happened: Telstra and Ericsson pioneer 5G network upgrade Under a landmark four-year agreement, Australian communications service provider Telstra is set to become the first in the Asia-Pacific to deploy a high-performing, programmable 5G Advanced network in collaboration…
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Singapore agency partners with Singtel for network slicing
What happened: Network slicing revolutionizes defence communications Singapore’s defence agency has entered into a strategic partnership with Singtel, a leading telecommunications provider, to implement network slicing technology. This collaboration aims to enhance the agency’s…
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TM Forum names Telstra, NBN veteran to lead AI mission
What happened: AI leadership role for Guy Lupo TM Forum, the global alliance of telecommunications and tech companies, has appointed Guy Lupo to lead its ‘AI & Data Innovation’ industry mission. Lupo transitions to this role from NBN Australia, where he served as the general…