TOWERS

The path from TowerCo to InfraCo

09 October 2024

The evolution of TowerCos to InfraCos now seems all but inevitable amidst rapid digital transformation in Asia and beyond. The investments required are huge; but ultimately, the digital InfraCo stands to win big…

In recent years, as the telecommunications landscape shifts towards new technologies like 5G, edge computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), the role of tower companies (TowerCos) has been evolving significantly beyond the mere delivery of cellular coverage.

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MOBILE NETWORKS

Sunsetting 2G/3G – entering the corridor

08 October 2024

As Asian nations increasingly look to sunset older mobile generations in favour of more efficient 4G/5G technology, we explore the opportunities, challenge, and likely outlook…

Much of the world is currently exploring the sunsetting of older mobile generations – 2G and 3G – to open up additional spectrum for 4G and 5G, which are much more spectrum efficient.

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NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS

NTNs – a puff of hot air?

05 July 2024

NTNs are being embraced by the wireless community as a way of provisioning reliable, universal connectivity…

Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) are gaining traction globally. The southeast Asian region, however, is experiencing significant developments and is adopting such technologies to enhance connectivity and address the challenges posed by its diverse geography.

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AI

Making money with AI

04 July 2024

Classical and Generative AI are reshaping telecommunications as we know it – so what do operators need to know to make the most of these new capabilities?

AI has already significantly reshaped the telecommunications landscape in a very short period by helping telcos improve service quality, increase customer satisfaction and develop new products and services.

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