GSMA and Vietnam Digital Communications Association collaborate to boost telecommunications sector
17 April 2025
In a strategic move amid potential trading challenges with the United States, Vietnam has announced a new collaboration with the GSMA to enhance Vietnam's ambitions for economic growth, particularly within the telecommunications sector.
The GSMA and the Vietnam Digital Communications Association (VDCA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation and accelerate Vietnam's mobile and digital communications ecosystem. The VDCA, established by the government in 2011, serves as a leading social-professional organization dedicated to the advancement of digital technology and communications in Vietnam.
Find out more Broadpeak partners with Media Prima Berhad to transform OTT revenue
17 April 2025
Broadpeak has announced a strategic partnership with Media Prima Berhad to harness Broadpeak’s server-side ad insertion (SSAI) service to enhance revenue generation and monetization capabilities for Media Prima’s OTT platform, Tonton.
Tonton is a rapidly growing live streaming service that offers a variety of local and exclusive content, including programming from TV3, one of Malaysia’s most popular full-time channels. By utilizing Broadpeak’s dynamic ad insertion solution via the broadpeak.io SaaS platform, Media Prima seeks to optimize its advertising revenue and improve user experiences on its platform.
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Globe Telecom expands partnership with Netcracker Technology
14 April 2025
Netcracker Technology announced today that Globe Telecom will expand its partnership with Netcracker to enhance Service and Network Automation.
This collaboration is expected to significantly improve operational efficiency, enabling Globe to provide better network performance and seamless digital experiences for its customers.
Find out more DoT awards INR610 billion in 5G spectrum to BSNL
09 April 2025
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has allocated 5G spectrum valued at INR 610 billion to state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) as part of preparations for the telco's anticipated launch of 5G services later this year. The allocation includes spectrum in the 700 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 GHz bands for 5G use.
Although no official launch date has been announced, BSNL plans to commence its 5G services in Delhi before gradually expanding to other select cities. Minister of State for Communications, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, disclosed in Parliament that BSNL has successfully deployed nearly 84,000 4G base station sites across India, with just over 74,500 currently operational as of March 8. His remarks underscored that the existing 4G infrastructure will support BSNL’s non-standalone 5G launch, as all base stations are designed to be upgradable for 5G.
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