Mitratel and Tower Bersama reignite merger talks

15 July 2025

Dayamitra Telekomunikasi (Mitratel) and Tower Bersama are reportedly revisiting merger discussions that were previously abandoned nearly a decade ago, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Sources close to the matter revealed that both firms are in the early stages of discussions with advisers about a potential deal valued at approximately IDR 90 trillion.

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NBTC orders internet cuts to Cambodia amid border tensions and cybercrime concerns

04 July 2025

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand has reportedly instructed local telecom providers to sever all internet links to Cambodia within 15 days.

While officially justified as a measure to combat cybercriminal activities, the move also appears to be influenced by ongoing border disputes and escalating tensions between the two nations.

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Digicel Tonga completes first phase of 5G rollout

03 July 2025

Digicel Tonga has successfully completed the initial phase of its 5G network deployment, now providing coverage to approximately 30% of the population in Nuku’alofa, the capital city.

Since beginning the rollout in December 2024, Digicel Tonga has upgraded 15 mobile sites across Nuku’alofa, spanning from Kolofoou in the east to Kolomouta in the west and Tofoa in the south.

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ZTE and Telkomsel launch simplified, energy-efficient 5G site solution in Indonesia

27 June 2025

ZTE has announced that Telkomsel has successfully deployed a jointly developed, simplified 5G site solution aimed at accelerating and reducing the costs of Telkomsel’s 5G network rollout.

The innovative UniSite 1+2+3 solution is designed to make network expansion faster, more affordable, and more energy-efficient.

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