BSNL soft-launches indigenous 5G FWA service in Hyderabad
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26 June 2025
BSNL has reportedly begun a soft launch of its 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) service branded as Q-5G FWA (also referred to as Quantum 5G FWA, though it does not involve quantum communications).
The service was introduced in Hyderabad and select other cities, targeting enterprises, businesses, gated communities, and individual households.
Find out more Philippines mobile services revenue to exceed $5 billion by 2029
25 June 2025
According to a recent report from analyst firm GlobalData, the Philippines’ mobile services revenue is projected to grow from approximately US$4 billion in 2024 to over US$5 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%.
This growth is largely fuelled by the increasing adoption of mobile data services and the rapid expansion of 5G networks across the country.
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Vodafone Idea and AST SpaceMobile to bring space-based cellular connectivity to India
24 June 2025
Vodafone Idea has announced a strategic partnership with AST SpaceMobile, a company developing a space-based cellular broadband network that connects directly to standard smartphones. This collaboration aims to expand mobile coverage into India’s unconnected and hard-to-reach regions, complementing existing terrestrial networks.
India boasts over 1.1 billion mobile subscribers, with extensive 4G and emerging 5G coverage. However, AST SpaceMobile asserts that satellite connectivity can play a crucial role in bridging the remaining coverage gaps, particularly in challenging terrains where deploying traditional infrastructure is difficult or costly.
Find out more Indosat and with Transsion to expand affordable smartphones in Indonesia
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23 June 2025
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese smartphone manufacturer Transsion Holdings, aimed at increasing access to affordable mobile devices, especially in rural and underserved regions.
The partnership, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, will leverage over 10,000 Transsion retail outlets across Indonesia to serve as distribution hubs for Indosat’s IM3 and Tri SIM cards, alongside broader digital services. This extensive network aims to expand Indosat’s service reach and improve digital inclusion nationwide.
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