26 March 2025

India's 5G subscriber base has surged to approximately 250 million since the commercial launch of 5G services nearly two and a half years ago, according to recent statistics from the Ministry of Communications. This remarkable growth marks a significant milestone in the country's transition to advanced mobile connectivity.

As of the end of 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reported a total of 898.57 million mobile broadband subscribers in the country. While TRAI does not specify subscriber numbers by network generation, the Ministry's figure indicates that 5G users now represent about 27.8% of the total mobile broadband subscriber base.

04 March 2025

PLDT’s enterprise arm has announced plans to introduce long-range fixed wireless access technology to underserved areas across the Philippines with challenging terrain.

While specific locations and a deployment timeline have not been disclosed, PLDT pledges to deliver “fibre-like speeds” capable of supporting high-bandwidth applications such as cloud computing and e-commerce. By eliminating the need for physical cables, PLDT Enterprise emphasised that FWA is a more cost-effective solution that can be deployed regardless of geographic limitations.