CelcomDigi launches 50-day Unlimited Roaming Pass for Hajj pilgrims
Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has introduced its 50-day Unlimited Hajj Roaming Pass to enable customers to stay connected during their 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. The pass is available until 30 June.
CelcomDigi launches 50-day Unlimited Roaming Pass for Hajj pilgrims
Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has introduced its 50-day Unlimited Hajj Roaming Pass to enable customers to stay connected during their 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. The pass is available until 30 June.
Airtel deploys 4,300 new 5G sites across UP East region in past 12 months
Indian mobile operator Bharti Airtel reports it has deployed more than 4,300 new 5G sites across UP East in the past 12 months. This network expansion covered 48 districts of UP East circle, covering 34 million people across urban centres, various towns and remote rural villages.
Airtel deploys 4,300 new 5G sites across UP East region in past 12 months
Indian mobile operator Bharti Airtel reports it has deployed more than 4,300 new 5G sites across UP East in the past 12 months. This network expansion covered 48 districts of UP East circle, covering 34 million people across urban centres, various towns and remote rural villages.
Smart, Ericsson, Meta complete network optimization for Messenger call quality upgrade in Philippines
Smart Communications, Ericsson, and Meta have completed a joint network optimization project to improve the quality of Messenger voice and video calls in the Philippines. By refining technical parameters within Smart's live network in the Luzon region, the collaboration reduced call disruptions and latency for millions of users nationwide, the Philippines operator said. These enhancements also positively impacted the performance of various other calling applications beyond Messenger.
Smart, Ericsson, Meta complete network optimization for Messenger call quality upgrade in Philippines
ePLDT taps CSG to upgrade enterprise services offering
ePLDT, the ICT subsidiary of Philippines operator PLDT, has selected CSG to support the next phase of its business growth. ePLDT will use CSG's digital platforms - particularly in customer engagement, billing, and service management - to modernize its operations and deliver personalized services to enterprise clients.
ePLDT taps CSG to upgrade enterprise services offering
ESET launches AI-powered MDR service in APAC with 6-minute response time
Cybersecurity services provider ESET has launched two Managed Detection and Response (MDR) subscription tiers, namely the ESET Protect MDR for small and medium businesses (SMBs) and ESET Protect MDR Ultimate for enterprises across Asia Pacific (APAC) including Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. The MDR subscription tiers were previously launched in Australia, India, and Singapore.
ESET launches AI-powered MDR service in APAC with 6-minute response time
Ateme delivers streaming platform for Moldtelecom
Moldtelecom has deployed Ateme's platform across its entire streaming workflow, from encoding to delivery, operations, and analytics. Moldtelecom has relied on Ateme's delivery and storage services for several years. Most recently, the operator expanded its NEA-CDN footprint with two additional points of presence and by deploying Ateme's Pilot Analytics, to access real-time insight into platform performance and actual viewer experience.
Ateme delivers streaming platform for Moldtelecom
True unveils AI Governance framework, establishes AI Council
Thai operator True has identified artificial intelligence as the primary catalyst for Thailand's economic evolution. At the 'AI Revolution Shift 2026' seminar, the company detailed its transition into an AI-First Telco-Tech organization designed to scale AI adoption nationally while maintaining a rigorous governance framework.
True unveils AI Governance framework, establishes AI Council
The week in telecoms: Free goes all-in on roaming, AT&T tries FMC innovation and Starlink gets bigger
Mobile operators are fighting back against the rise of eSim roaming providers, with new offers from Free and Vodafone last week for cheap roaming outside the EU. Setbacks meanwhile for Telenor and Movistar in their consolidation strategies, with regulators ready to block key acquisitions. AT&T presented its new take on FMC pricing, and Meta is looking to expand the appeal of smart glasses with lenses and AI features. Starlink meanwhile is extending its lead on the emerging direct-to-cell satellite market.
The week in telecoms: Free goes all-in on roaming, AT&T tries FMC innovation and Starlink gets bigger
Viettel's overseas revenue jumps 25% in 2025
Vietnamese operator Viettel has celebrated the 20th anniversary of its international business operations. Viettel launched international operations in 2006 with its first overseas investment in Cambodia. Over the past two decades, Viettel reports it has expanded its presence to 16 countries, including operational markets and representative offices.
Viettel's overseas revenue jumps 25% in 2025
Beltelecom sells new anti-virus pack for SMEs from Kaspersky
Belarusian national operator Beltelecom has started sales of a new anti-virus subscription for SMEs. Legal entities and individual entrepreneurs can subscribe to the Kaspersky Small Office Security software and receive a free 30-day trial for their first connection.
Beltelecom sells new anti-virus pack for SMEs from Kaspersky
Former SFR director Boulay to join Arcep executive board
France's telecom authority Arcep has confirmed that Marie-Georges Boulay will be joining its executive board on 01 May, following her appointment by the president of the French senate, who is responsible for selecting two of the seven seats on Arcep's executive board. Boulay will succeed Marie-Christine Servan, a member since 16 February 2024. Over nearly three decades, Boulay's career was spent at French network operator SFR within the team in charge of regulation and competition. Her last position at SFR
Former SFR director Boulay to join Arcep executive board
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