Cloud, consumers give Skype enterprise boost
Cloud computing revolution and consumers driving IT adoption provide opportunity for VoIP player to shake off non-enterprise grade label, says Asia-Pacific exec.
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M'sian operator bets on new tariffs for 3G growth
Latecomer to Malaysia's 3G market, DiGi unveils new service plans to appeal to wider user base. However, operator still faces tough competition, analyst says.
Find more stories in: 3G (Third Generation), WiMax, Data services, DiGi Telecommunications, Phone, cell phone, mobile, Smart Phone, EDGE, Broadband
StarHub finally gets to sell iPhone
Singapore carrier is last of country's three mobile operators to offer the Apple mobile phone, and will begin doing so later this year.
Find more stories in: Mac OS, Cellular phones, Apple Inc., Starhub, SingTel, mobile, Information And Communication Technology, Singapore, tariff, Apple iPhone
MMS, video calls still going steady in S'pore
Use of multimedia messaging service and video calls remain stable in Singapore, and expected to continue growing, say local telcos.
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Mobile broadband still lagging in Philippines
Sector has surpassed fixed broadband in country but mobile broadband adoption still lower than other markets in region, say industry watchers.
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S'pore says NBN will stay competitive
Tight regulation will ensure players on Singapore's next-generation broadband network will strive to be competitive, assures local telecoms regulator.
Find more stories in: Video, Bandwidth, Next-generation technology/networks, Starhub, Next-generation Broadband Network, Nucleus Connect, OpCo, SingTel, CEO, network
Wi-Fi-free iPhone officially lands in China
While China saw nothing near the frenzy of the first iPhone launch day in the U.S., crowds there did honor the tradition of lining up for the phone hours in advance. But price--and a lack of Wi-Fi--could prove a deterrent.
Find more stories in: 802.11/Wi-Fi, Smart phones, Apple Inc., Phone, China Mobile Ltd., Telecommunications, China Unicom, 3G, Wi-Fi, China
Malaysia fines laggard WiMax licensees
Government slaps penalties totaling US$1.1 million on all but one of country's WiMax operators after they failed to meet required network coverage.
Find more stories in: WiMax, Regulations, Network infrastructure, Pacnet Ltd., Network Coverage, performance bond, network, Telecommunications, Singapore, Malaysia
Smaller APAC telcos innovate to compete
Tier two and three mobile operators in Asia-Pacific bank on innovative services to grow, says market player, who adds Singapore telcos can do more.
Find more stories in: Customer support, Convergys Corp., Hutchison, Operator, BSS, Asia-Pacific, Singapore, Indonesia, billing, average revenue per user
S'pore WiMax beckons foreign operators
With local operators focusing on 3G cellular mobile broadband, Malaysia's Packet One in good position to move into Singapore's WiMax space, says analyst.
Find more stories in: WiMax, Location-based services, 3G (Third Generation), Pacnet Ltd., Mobile Broadband, Green Packet, Facilities Based Operator License, SingTel, network, mobile
More redundancy needed for global links
Ongoing and planned network upgrades between Asia and U.S. sufficient for bandwidth demands, but ISPs need redundancy to better manage outages.
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M'sian operator to offer WiMax services in S'pore
Malaysia's Packet One signs deal that, if approved, will allow company to assume WiMax license to operate facilities and offer wireless broadband access in Singapore.
Find more stories in: WiMax, Personal broadband, Pacnet Ltd., network, mobile, Wireless Broadband, Wireless, Singapore, Malaysia, FTTH
Pacnet increases network capacity by 50 percent
Telecommunications service provider boosts its subsea cable network with largest capacity upgrade to date, to meet Asia's growing demand for broadband.
Find more stories in: Bandwidth, Optical networking, Business broadband, Pacnet Ltd., network, Asia, cable network, Hong Kong, Singapore, Stock
Second S'pore operator gets to sell iPhone
MobileOne inks agreement with Apple to offer iPhone to Singapore customers later this year, bundled with "tailored service plans". However, details remain scant.
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SingTel's EPL win 'not profitable', but ups ante
Singapore carrier's winning bid to broadcast football league likely won't make profit but will drive up subscriber base to rival StarHub, says Frost & Sullivan.
Find more stories in: IPTV, Starhub, SingTel, CEO, IPTV, TV, Singapore, pay-TV, cable television, Frost & Sullivan
Asia is WiMax's best bet
Region holds "best prospects" for adoption of wireless technology, but China's backing of 3G dampens WiMax's chances of success, says Frost & Sullivan.
Find more stories in: Asia, India, Wireless Broadband, Asia-Pacific, Wireless, Broadband, Frost & Sullivan, 3G, WiMAX, China
Mobile banking tapped for growth in India
Subscriber base for mobile banking services remain low but micro-banking model is making inroads among Indian villages via NFC, say market players.
Find more stories in: NFC (near-field communications), Banking, Mobile platforms/communications, Applications and tools, ATM, Banking, Phone, cell phone, bank, mobile
Three APAC countries have fastest broadband
Akamai report highlights South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong's connection speeds, and notes origins of online attacks spreading to many more countries.
Find more stories in: Bandwidth, Next-generation technology/networks, Networking technology, Spam and phishing, Anti Phishing Work Group, Connection Speed, Banking, Akamai Technologies Inc., Attack Traffic, malicious software
Device ecosystem crucial to TD-SCDMA growth
Symbian's recent vote of support for TD-SCDMA is expected to boost the Chinese 3G standard, but real growth will come after 2012, says analyst.
Find more stories in: 3G (Third Generation), Mobile applications, Ovum, China Mobile Ltd., China Unicom, 3G Network, 3G, China Telecom, W-CDMA, TD-SCDMA
Global fixed broadband connections up
Some 422 million households will be wired up by 2009, with Asian markets such as South Korea and Hong Kong, among most connected, new report reveals.
Find more stories in: Personal broadband, Fiber, Gartner Inc., Broadband, South Korea, FTTH, China, Internet, broadband service, DSL
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