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Retail Asia14/05/2019
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Verizon expands 5G to 20 more cities

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Following the launch of 5G services in Chicago and Minneapolis, US operator Verizon announced 20 new cities where it will turn on its 5G Ultra Wideband network this year. Verizon previously said it will launch 5G services in parts of at least 30 cities in 2019. The new cities include Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Massachusetts; Charlotte, […]
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Retail Asia14/05/2019
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SK Broadband agrees to merge with t-broad

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South Korea’s SK Telecom has arranged to merge its fixed broadband subsidiary SK Broadband with the nation’s second largest cable TV operator t-broad to help both companies weather rapid changes in the pay TV market. Under the proposed merger, which still requires government approval, SK Telecom would take a 74.4% stake in the combined company. […]
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Retail Asia13/05/2019
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SP Telecom to build alternative fiber network in Singapore

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Singapore-based telecommunications joint venture SP Telecom has engaged PCCW Solutions as a consultancy partner to help design and deploy the company’s planned alternative fiber network. The company has provided details of its plans to build an alternative to Singapore’s next-generation national broadband network (NG-NBN). SP Telecom, a joint venture between ST Engineering and Singapore Power […]
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Retail Asia01/05/2019
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5G to drive backhaul revenue growth through 2028

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The global satellite backhaul market is expected to reach over $32 billion in revenue by 2028, with 5G supporting one third of the overall market, according a new report released from NSR. According to the report, mobile wireless backhaul is the largest opportunity in this space, as satcom becomes a mainstream solution and 5G opens opportunities for […]
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Retail Asia29/04/2019
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H2 Cable to deploy new APAC cable system

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SubCom has been chosen by Singaporean-based H2 Cable for a new APAC cable system. Subcom’s win on this APAC deal comes after a similar project by Huawei was nixed by Australian regulators. The price tag of the project is expected to be $380 million, with an expected date in 2022. The primary leg of the H2 […]
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Retail Asia23/04/2019
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Indonesia’s FiberStar extends collaboration with Huawei

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Indonesia’s FiberStar has signed an agreement with Huawei to jointly expand high-speed fiber network services in the market. FiberStar recently partnered with Huawei to build a 1Tbps backbone DWDM network linking Jakarta with Surabaya. The network consists of submarine and terrestrial cables that form a ring network with a total length of more than 3000 […]
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Retail Asia22/04/2019
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Carriers to account for 20% of digital content sales

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The proportion of worldwide digital content paid for via carrier billing is expected to nearly double over the next 5 years, said Juniper Research. The study, Direct Carrier Billing: Forecasts, Player Strategies & Emerging Opportunities 2019-2024, revealed that with most leading app stores and content providers now seeking to enable carrier billing as an option, […]
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Retail Asia19/04/2019
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Netflix removes key feature from its iOS app

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AirPlay is a feature found on iOS and Mac devices that allows users to send audio, video, photographs, screenshots and more between Apple devices sharing a similar network. Using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, AirPlay will let a home with multiple HomePod speakers in different rooms, share the same song throughout the house. And with several smart TV manufacturers […]
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Retail Asia18/04/2019
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Global fixed broadband subs to reach 1b by year-end

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The global fixed broadband market is on track to reach 1 billion subscribers by the end of 2019, driven by unprecedented growth of fiber connections in Asia Pacific, particularly China, according to Kagan. At the end of 2018, broadband subscriptions reached 974.7 million while broadband household penetration reached 45.5%, up from 43.2% in 2017. However, […]
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Retail Asia18/04/2019
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Telin Singapore secures OSPAR certification

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Indonesia’s PT Telkom has announced that its subsidiary in Singapore has secured certification that will allow it to serve a wider range of clients in the financial sector. Telin Singapore has completed an Outsourced Service Provider Audit Review (OSPAR) report signifying its compliance with the Association of Banks In Singapore (ABS) guidelines. The certification will […]
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Retail Asia16/04/2019
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Shanghai launches 5G trial district

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The City of Shanghai has launched 5G trials in the Hongkou district, which also has the distinction of having a gigabit broadband network. The 5G trial, backed by China Mobile, involves providing full coverage of the district. During a commencement ceremony for the trial, a 5G video call was placed using the Huawei Mate X […]
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Retail Asia10/04/2019
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Philippines taps UNDP to accelerate free Wi-Fi rollout

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The Philippines’ Department of ICT (DICT) has signed a partnership agreement with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) aimed at fast-tracking the deployment of free Wi-Fi access in public places. Under the agreement, the UNDP will provide support for the government’s Pipol Konek – Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in Public Places Project. The UNDP will […]
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Retail Asia03/04/2019
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Broadband access equipment revenue hits $3.4b in Q4

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The market was bullish in last year’s fourth quarter for broadband access equipment revenue, according to a report, but Converged Cable Access Platform (CCAP) spending declined. Dell’Oro Group announced on Monday that broadband access equipment revenue hit $3.4 billion, growing 8% year over year in last year’s fourth quarter compared to the same quarter in 2017. Increased […]
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Retail Asia28/03/2019
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T-Mobile promises cheap 5G services

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T-Mobile has just announced that it’s starting limited home internet pilot, an invitation-only test for in-home internet service on LTE, which is meant to connect up to 50,000 homes by the end of the year, in both rural and underserved markets in the United States. The carrier states that due to LTE network and spectrum […]
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Retail Asia27/03/2019
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China Mobile reports $17.6b profit for 2018

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China Mobile has reported a 3.1% increase in net profit for 2018 to 117.78 billion yuan ($17.58 billion) as the company focused on reducing costs and increasing operational efficiency. Operating revenue declined 0.5% in reported terms to 736.82 billion yuan, but grew 1.7% after 2017’s results were recalculated using the new IFRS revenue standard.. Telecommunications […]
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Retail Asia22/03/2019
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Konnectivity to buy out remaining shares of M1

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Konnectivity, the joint venture buying out Singapore’s M1, has revealed plans to embark on a multi-year transformation of the operator to enhance its competitiveness in the market. The venture revealed it will compulsorily acquire the remaining shares in M1 after securing a 94.55% stake. Konnectivity, which is jointly owned by Keppel Corporation and Singapore Press […]
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Retail Asia21/03/2019
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China Unicom profit spikes 457.8% in 2018

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China Unicom has reported a more than five fold growth in net profit for 2018 as a result of strong data revenue growth and benefits from the company’s mixed ownership reform program. The annual results show a 457.8% spike in net profit to 10.19 billion yuan, contributing to what the operator called a “V-shaped rebound […]
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