BSNL and Viasat expand collaboration to support India’s low-altitude economy
28 October 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Viasat India have announced an expanded partnership focused on advancing satellite-based IoT and UAV technologies to foster India's emerging low-altitude economy.
The collaboration aims to establish a dedicated Centre of Excellence for UAVs, IoT, and related innovations, with a special emphasis on commercial uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Viasat’s Velaris UAV service.
Find out moreNokia secures contract extension to upgrade VNPT network
27 October 2025
Nokia has announced a contract extension with Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), reaffirming its commitment to enhancing Vietnam’s mobile network infrastructure. The provider will focus on upgrading and expanding radio network coverage across Hanoi, border provinces, and the southern regions of Vietnam.
Using its advanced AirScale portfolio, powered by ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, Nokia aims to deliver more energy-efficient and reliable connectivity solutions. The company also reaffirmed plans to establish manufacturing facilities in Vietnam, supporting local industry development.
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Dialog Axiata expands 5G trial network across Sri Lanka ahead of spectrum auction
24 October 2025
Dialog Axiata has announced the expansion of its 5G trial network into 15 districts nationwide, as the company prepares for the country’s highly anticipated 5G spectrum auction scheduled for early December.
The trial network now covers major urban centres including Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Kurunegala, Puttalam, Anuradhapura, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, Matara, Batticaloa, Ampara, Trincomalee, Jaffna, and Kilinochchi, with plans to extend further into additional urban and rural areas.
Find out more MEASAT forms strategic partnership with Chinese companies to launch IoT services
23 October 2025
MEASAT has announced a strategic alliance with Chinese firms Guodian Gaoke and StarWin to introduce Internet of Things (IoT) services supported by Guodian Gaoke’s ‘Tianqi’ low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.
Under this agreement, MEASAT will act as the authorised service provider for Tianqi’s satellite-based IoT solutions within Malaysia, utilising its extensive market experience and distribution channels to facilitate commercial deployment starting next year.
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