Globe Telecom explores 50GPON

07 February 2025

Globe Telecom recently held a successful pilot test of 50GPON, which it hopes will not only boost the user experience for its fibre broadband service but also unlock other potential use cases for enterprises.

The pilot – which was held at the Globe Valero Telepark in Makati City using equipment from Huawei Technologies – included comprehensive testing of metrics such as throughput, end-to-end latency, and jitter. The pilot also tested high-bandwidth applications such as 8K streaming, cloud gaming, augmented and virtual reality, fibre-to-the-room, and HD video conferencing.

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MEASAT and Spacesail sign LEO MoU

06 February 2025

MEASAT Global Berhad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shanghai Spacesail Technologies Co. Ltd., formerly Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology.

The MoU exchange ceremony, held recently in Shanghai, saw MEASAT represented by Chief Operating Officer Yau Chyong Lim and SPACESAIL represented by President Dr Jason Zheng.

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Starhub completes nationwide XGS-PON network rollout

05 February 2025

StarHub has successfully completed its nationwide rollout of its XGS-PON network, connecting hundreds of thousands of homes across Singapore to 10Gbps internet speeds.

The upgraded broadband network provides immediate access to additional broadband capacity needed to support bandwidth-hungry applications such as AI, immersive gaming and advanced security. It will also enable StarHub to offer new premium services that unlock additional revenue streams.

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EDOTCO Bangladesh launches 5G-ready TOC in Dhaka

04 February 2025

EDOTCO Bangladesh has launched its newly modernised 5G-ready tower operation centre (TOC) in Dhaka.

This state-of-the-art facility serves as a real-time monitoring hub, enabling seamless management of telecom towers nationwide with enhanced operational efficiency, connectivity, and energy optimisation.

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