Thailand’s National Telecom in talks to revive struggling services
19 June 2025
Thailand’s state-owned telecommunications company, National Telecom (NT), is reportedly engaging in discussions with at least four potential partners — including major local rivals Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Corp. — to form strategic alliances aimed at revitalizing its declining telecom services.
These talks involve collaborations around NT’s mobile and fixed broadband segments. Proposed partnership models include infrastructure sharing, joint marketing initiatives, and customer base expansion, primarily based on profit-sharing arrangements. Such collaborations aim to reduce operational costs and boost revenue in a highly competitive market.
Find out more U Mobile partners with OCK Telco Infra for nationwide 5G in-building coverage
18 June 2025
U Mobile has announced a new strategic partnership with OCK Telco Infra, a subsidiary of the Malaysian telecoms network solutions provider and regional tower company OCK Group, to serve as its preferred partner for 5G in-building infrastructure across Malaysia. This collaboration is part of U Mobile’s broader nationwide 5G deployment plan.
Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), U Mobile will leverage OCK’s expertise to accelerate the deployment of customised 5G in-building solutions tailored to the specific needs of each site. The joint effort aims to deliver rapid, cost-effective deployment while maintaining a competitive edge in offering high-quality coverage.
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Major subsea cable consortium signs MoU to build the AAE-2 Digital Highway connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe
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11 June 2025
In a significant step toward enhancing global connectivity, a consortium of four leading subsea cable operators — PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI) — have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of the ambitious Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system.
This landmark project aims to establish a high-capacity, resilient, and geographically diverse digital link spanning from Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, passing through terrestrial corridors across Thailand, the Arabian Peninsula, and Egypt.
Find out more LEO and MEF – the solution for integrated space/terrestrial networks
02 June 2025
Thomas Portois, Senior Manager, Product, Telesat
Satellite technology has traditionally been considered a last-resort option by telecom operators to reach remote populations. Challenges such as high costs for satellite bandwidth and equipment, along with compatibility issues with established telecom standards, have hindered the realization of its full potential in the telecom ecosystem.
This scenario is swiftly changing due to the introduction of Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite networks. Interest in LEO constellations has exploded in recent years, fueled by ubiquitous, high-throughput, low-latency connectivity, coupled with disruptive pricing. These new capabilities change the space-based connectivity equation entirely and greatly increase the addressable market for enterprise connectivity. Telesat estimates that this market will reach $320B by 2032.
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