Has started reaching out to affected customers. StarHub has found that a third-party data dump website, an illegally uploaded file, containing limited types of personal information related to certain individual customers. The hack was discovered during a proactive online surveillance, its cybersecurity team discovered, the personal data appears to be…
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5G network infrastructure revenue to grow 39 per cent in 2021
CSPs will commercialise 5G service covering tier-1 cities. Worldwide 5G network infrastructure revenue is on pace to grow 39 per cent to total US$19.1 billion in 2021, up from US$13.7 billion in 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. This rapid shift in customer behavior is driving growth in…
Read MoreTaiwan Mobile turns to Nokia for 5G
Trial supports Taiwan Mobile’s vision to deliver market-leading 5G services to customers. Nokia and Taiwan Mobile (TWM) have achieved one of the world’s first New Radio Carrier Aggregation (NR CA) by combining spectrum in the 700MHz (n28) and 3500MHz (n78) bands. The trial, which took place in a 5G standalone (SA) network environment, paves the way for TWM to deliver market-leading 5G experiences to its customers with enhanced connectivity and…
Read MoreOngoing innovation will be part of every industry
Huawei: Countries where 5G is developing faster also tend to have better digital infrastructure. Innovation in ICT is becoming a key driver of the global economy and its value is moving beyond the telecoms industry. Ongoing innovation in 5G, in particular, will bring more value to operators, the ICT industry,…
Read MoreBuilding resilient telecommunications infrastructure
Recommendations on the potential impacts of embers, radiation and flame on and around telco equipment. Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and Optus have released findings of a joint nationwide project to improve bushfire resilience of critical telecommunications. The research analysed where there is risk of damage to the network and…
Read MoreIMDA considers use and allocation of the 2.1 GHz spectrum band for 5G in Singapore
IMDA public consultation on policy issues and proposed regulatory design for 2.1 GHz. To support the next wave of 5G growth, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is seeking views from the public and industry on the potential use and allocation of the 2.1 GHz spectrum band for 5G in…
Read MoreOptus pushes 5G innovation
Showcases the use of NR-DC technology to aggregate its mid-band 3500 MHz spectrum assets. As part of its Australian 5G network, Optus, in partnership with Ericsson and MediaTek, has completed a demonstration with the use of New Radio Dual Connectivity (NR-DC) technology. The demonstration in Sydney showcased the use of…
Read More5G to drive mobile services market in China through 2026
Growth rate of 3.1 per cent from US$131.3bn in 2021 to US$152.7bn in 2026. The total mobile service revenues in China are poised to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1per cent from US$131.3bn in 2021 to US$152.7bn in 2026, mainly supported by growing 5G subscriptions, according…
Read MoreAsia Pacific Oceania region connects with an Oceania network
Global research and education networks collaborate. Eleven global leading-edge research and education networks in North America, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania have announced a collaboration to improve high-speed network services in the Asia Pacific Oceania region. The Asia Pacific Oceania network (APOnet) collaboration will connect East Asia, Southeast Asia,…
Read MoreIMDA to make available new 5G spectrum bands
All mobile network operators will have access. To support the next wave of 5G growth, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is seeking views from the public and industry on the potential use and allocation of the 2.1 GHz spectrum band for 5G in Singapore. The band is currently used…
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