telecom

China Mobile Hong Kong Lights Up the City's First Upper 6GHz Network in Mong Kok

China Mobile Hong Kong Lights Up the City's First Upper 6GHz Network in Mong Kok

China Mobile Hong Kong says it has completed testing of Hong Kong's first U6G network at its Mong Kok store, using 100MHz of upper 6GHz spectrum bought in 2024. It claims 3Gbps with carrier aggregation. Here is what is known and what is not.

New DICT Secretary de Claro Takes Office, Vows Cheaper Internet and Faster ISP Licensing

New DICT Secretary de Claro Takes Office, Vows Cheaper Internet and Faster ISP Licensing

Robert Joseph de Claro formally took over the DICT from Henry Aguda on October 19 and used his first flag ceremony to promise lower internet prices, better telco service, and less red tape in licensing internet service providers.

Globe Wants Telecom Restoration Treated Like Power After Disasters

Globe Wants Telecom Restoration Treated Like Power After Disasters

Globe is proposing a National Utility Resiliency Plan that would put telecom restoration on par with power after disasters, with priority logistics, security support and faster permits for repair crews, plus incentives for sturdier networks.

NOW Telecom Contests ₱4.04 Billion NTC Fee Bill, Asks for Recomputation Back to 2005

NOW Telecom Contests ₱4.04 Billion NTC Fee Bill, Asks for Recomputation Back to 2005

NOW Telecom is disputing a ₱4.04 billion NTC bill for unpaid supervision and regulation fees and penalties, saying the regulator used the wrong capital figures. It wants every assessment since 2005 recomputed and collection paused meanwhile.

Unlocking the Philippines' Digital Potential: The Importance of Open Access to Data

Unlocking the Philippines' Digital Potential: The Importance of Open Access to Data

The World Bank highlights the Philippines' unique telecom legislation as a barrier to digital growth. With the Konektadong Pinoy Act on the horizon, the nation might soon see transformative changes in internet accessibility, affordability, and quality, paving the way for inclusive digital progress.