Fiji awards 5G spectrum licenses to major telecom operators
15 September 2025
Fiji’s Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications has officially issued 5G spectrum licenses to the country’s three leading mobile operators: Vodafone Fiji, Digicel Fiji, and Telecom Fiji. The licenses will come into effect on 15 September 2025, with the full 5G rollout expected to unfold gradually over three phases between 2025 and 2028.
The first phase, set for 2025, will focus on four key urban centres — including the capital, Suva — known for their dense populations, business activity, and tourism, as well as existing infrastructure like fibre and reliable power. Expansion into additional areas will occur during the second phase in 2026, followed by further extension in 2027 and beyond.
Find out more Ufone 4G partners with Oladoc to expand healthcare access across Pakistan
12 September 2025
Ufone 4G has announced a partnership with domestic digital healthcare platform Oladoc, aiming to provide affordable and accessible medical services to millions of its subscribers nationwide.
The collaboration seeks to address the healthcare access gap between urban and rural areas in Pakistan, where most doctors are concentrated in cities despite over 60% of the population living in remote regions. Primary healthcare facilities in these underserved areas are often under-resourced, leading many families to undertake long journeys for basic medical needs.
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U Mobile and Edotco launch Malaysia’s first full 5G coverage inside landmark hotel in Kuala Lumpur
11 September 2025
U Mobile, in collaboration with Axiata’s telecom infrastructure company Edotco, has announced the deployment and launch of its Ultra5G service within the iconic Mandarin Oriental hotel in Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
This milestone marks the first time a hotel in Malaysia boasts comprehensive 5G coverage across every floor, including ballrooms, meeting rooms, event spaces, and shared guest areas, thanks to Edotco’s in-building 5G infrastructure.
Find out more Nepal blocks multiple social media platforms over new registration law
09 September 2025
The government of Nepal has reportedly shut down several popular social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, WeChat, Reddit, and YouTube, following a new law requiring these platforms to register with authorities.
The move comes after the platforms failed to comply with a deadline set by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, which mandated registration by last Wednesday. Platforms that had already registered, such as TikTok and Viber, were not affected by the restrictions.
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