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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Malaysian telcos reaffirm commitment to user privacy
16 June 2025
Following reports that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) instructed telcos to submit mobile network usage data for the first three months of 2025, major Malaysian telecom providers — CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, and YTL Communications — have issued statements assuring the public that customer data and privacy remain protected.
In April, the MCMC sent a letter to telcos requesting data including call records, IP call records, location data, and geolocation details as part of its Mobile Phone Data (MPD) project, which has been ongoing since 2024. This project aims to collect granular statistics to inform policy decisions across the ICT and tourism sectors.
Find out more India’s tech sector can rewrite water sustainability
23 May 2025
Mukul Kumar, Vice President (EOHS & Sustainability), Tata Communications
The global demand for freshwater is expected to outpace its supply by two fold in the next five years, creating widespread implications for communities, ecosystems, and businesses. Industries are aware of these effects and taking serious decisions to make water conservation a business imperative. The Interconnected Disaster Risks Report mentions India’s water demand is expected to double by 2030, which only means India could face extreme groundwater depletion, threatening access to drinking water for millions and also impacting the country’s GDP.
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