Indonesia Expands Connectivity to Improve Digital Literacy
Through Telecommunications and Information Accessibility Agency Indonesia actively working on internet accessibility in the rural area to improve the general public’s proficiency with digital technology.
Mobile Towers Enhance Rural Connectivity in New Zealand
The government is committed to bridging the digital divide and ensuring access to fast, reliable broadband for rural communities. With an additional $43 million allocated from Budget 2022, the total investment in improving rural broadband capacity has exceeded $100 million.
Vietnam’s Digital Economy Goals Drive Auction of 4G and 5G Frequencies
Vietnam’s Authority of Radio Frequency Management is holding an auction for 4G and 5G frequencies in the 2300-2400 MHz waveband, with a starting price of VND 12.88 billion per MHz per annum.
Vietnam Blocks SIM Cards Registered with Incorrect Personal Information
Under Decree 49 on mobile telecommunications, all SIM cards that have been registered with incorrect or incomplete information were deactivated by the end of March, in an attempt to eliminate junk SIM cards.
Vietnam Aims for Total IPv6 Adoption by 2025
78% of stakeholders have successfully converted IPv6 for their portals and public services. More than 1,300 staff and experts have been trained on IPv6, 2.6 times higher than the training target for five years. This year, the country’s IPv6 usage rate is expected to reach 60-70%.
India Boosts R&D Activities in Deep Tech Domains
The Unique Identification Authority of India and the Society for Electronic Transactions and Security have signed an agreement to collaborate in areas like cybersecurity, IoT security, mobile device security, financial network slice security and hardware security.
New Zealand Starts Construction on SouthPAN Uplink Centre
SouthPAN will improve the accuracy and reliability of positioning services, enhancing search and rescue operations, precision farming, and safety on construction sites and is being built at a satellite ground station in Awarua.
The Philippines Completes Ground Station Network
The Philippines now has a ground receiving station in three of its major island groups which helps with environmental monitoring, agricultural management, maritime surveillance and weather and lightning data analysis.
Vietnam’s Fixed Internet Speeds Improve
Figures indicate significant improvement in Vietnam’s fixed Internet speed in February with the average broadband download speed at 89,73 Mppsand the average broadband upload speed went up by 4.7%.
Indonesia Collaborates to Boost Connectivity for Digitalisation
To improve connectivity and digitalisation, Indonesia implemented balance infrastructure development and radio frequency spectrum management and collaboration with the private sector.
SIM Registration Protects Filipino Women and Children
In the Philippines, SIM card registration shields women and children against abuse, exploitation and violence as well as from scams and fraudulent activities via phone and the internet. It increases safety and aids in the capture of criminals by law enforcement.
Improving 5G and Digitalisation to Boost Thai Tourism Industry
Thailand expedited digitalisation in the tourism industry with A 5G use case pilot project built in Phuket and established a discussion to apply digital solutions in tourism industries over the next ten years.
Indonesian 5G Portal to Show Development Updates
The country has launched a 5G portal which will provide information on 5G developments that support accelerating Indonesia’s digital transformation through interactive contact with various stakeholders.
Singapore: First O-RAN Open Testing and Integration Centre in South-East Asia
Singapore’s new Asia & Pacific Open Testing and Integration Centre aims to expand the nation’s digital infrastructure skills and enable the next level of innovation in future communications and capabilities.
Taiwan Promotes 5G AIoT Innovation Park
The Asia New Bay Area 5G AIoT Innovation Park will focus on industrial development, talent cultivation, R&D subsidies and field application and has attracted domestic and foreign investment, generating over a billion in production value.
Showcasing HK 5G Tech on a Global Platform
ASTRI presented several cutting-edge 5G technologies and solutions, including a Network Coding enabled 5G IAB network and a commercial grade 5G mmWave ISC solution.
The Philippines Gets Satellite Internet Connectivity
Apart from expanding more landlines and cable infrastructure, the Philippines is adding satellite internet connectivity to improve services in remote areas in an effort to have more inclusive development.
Singapore, US Sign Telecom Regulatory Policy Collaboration
A Memorandum of Understanding to advance bilateral collaboration has been signed by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority and the US Federal Communications Commission.
Subsea Cable Network to Improve Connectivity in the Philippines
The Philippines intends to boost internet connectivity for governments and businesses in the country with the submarine fibre optic cable project which will give considerably more bandwidth.
Indonesia: Refarming Radio Frequency to Improve Internet Services
The radio frequency refarming had optimised the radio frequency spectrum to improve internet broadband access speed for a better user experience.
Better Internet in Remote Areas to Support Philippine SIM Registration
The newly activated tower will expand internet connectivity and help roll out free Wi-Fi in Boac, Marinduque and will accelerate SIM registrations.
Swinburne Secures Funding for Industry-Linked Projects
The AU$1.1 will fund three projects including making roads and pavements more sustainable, improving Australia’s 5G network, and using technology to boost quality of life in aged care.
Expanding Internet Connectivity in the Philippines
Digital development necessitates the provision and access to the internet for Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas, indigenous communities and other upland areas if the nation wants inclusive progress.
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Develops Secure Mobile Operating System
The indigenous mobile operating system offers a secure environment, native over-the-air updates and private app store services and is currently being provided to organisations that manage sensitive information and have stringent privacy needs.
China Launches New Telecommunication Satellite
Following the launch of two telecommunication satellites in 2021 and 2020, China launched another satellite to serve high-throughput communication services for the Southeast Asia region.
Wi-Fi in the Sky: U.S. Airforce Adds New Internet Support Aircraft
The new E-11A aircraft functions as a low earth satellite, or “Wi-Fi in the sky”, to deliver communications coverage, extended aerial command, and control capabilities to air assets and troops on the ground.
The Philippines SIM Registration Looking to Hit 180 million in 180 Days
Despite all the glitches, the NTC believes it will finish the registration process for all 180 million telecom subscribers in 180 days after it was applied on December 27 and has reached 3 million in The Philippines.
Vietnam’s Communication Service Market Generated US$ 5.8 Billion in 2022
The communication service market generated VN 138,000 billion in 2022, an increase of 1.6% compared to 2021. Profit after tax of the telecommunications industry was VN 44,500 billion, up 3.8% compared to 2021.
The Philippines to Install 9,000 Free Wi-Fi Sites in 2023
The free Wi-Fi initiative is part of the DICT’s “Broadband ng Masa Programme” to improve the country’s digital infrastructure and increase internet speed, particularly in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.
Indonesia to Accelerate Equitable Internet Access
The acceleration efforts are reflected in the development of telecommunication infrastructure in remote areas using government grants that aim to provide equal access to all communities in the nation.
