April 15, 2024 | 13:57
5G remains on track to become the fastest-adopted mobile generation: 5G mobile subscriptions are forecast to have topped 1.6 billion at the end of 2023, and 5.3 billion by 2030. However, we are still early in the 5G cycle and only 28 per cent of 4G sites globally have been upgraded to 5G mid-band. Likewise, only 1.6b 5G subscribers, out of a total of 8.5b mobile subscriptions, enjoy the benefits of 5G.
April 15, 2024 | 13:00
The March auction of frequency bands for 5G marks an important milestone in the country’s 5G commercialisation. The auction of the B1 and C2 frequency band blocks was successful, while the C3 band was not, as not enough qualified businesses were interested.
April 09, 2024 | 08:43
Investment returns may be some way off for telecoms groups, despite taking on ownership of 5G frequency bands via auction.
March 20, 2024 | 09:16
As Vietnam plans to commercialise 5G in 2024, necessary conditions must be in place to make it happen. Nguyen Phong Nha, deputy general director of the Authority of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Information and Communications, discussed with VIR’s Thuy Long about the solutions to ensure success.
March 20, 2024 | 09:06
Ericsson was founded on the belief that communication is a basic human need and with a vision to change people’s lives.
March 14, 2024 | 17:12
Vietnam and Ericsson plan to strengthen cooperation in digital infrastructure.
February 26, 2024 | 16:18
Maxis, one of the oldest and largest telecommunications companies in Malaysia, announced on February 23 that it and Chinese tech giant Huawei have successfully staged the first 5G-Advanced technology trial in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
January 12, 2024 | 14:39
One of the key objectives of the National Digital Transformation Programme towards 2025 is the widespread availability of 5G mobile network services. Consequently, facilitating the early commercialisation of 5G mobile networks is outlined as one of the tasks to establish this.
January 01, 2024 | 18:00
With Vietnam’s plan to commercialise 5G in 2024, Ericsson continues to deliver on its commitment to support Vietnam’s accelerated digital economy journey.
December 18, 2023 | 12:13
While concerns remain in the newly adopted amended Law on Telecommunications, positive signals for 5G commercialisation are expecting to bring new opportunities to businesses.
December 18, 2023 | 11:35
Mobile data traffic per smartphone continues to grow strongly in Southeast Asia and is expected to triple to around 66GB per month by 2030, according to the just-released Ericsson Mobility Report.
December 01, 2023 | 12:26
5G subscriptions will reach 550 million in Southeast Asia and Oceania by the end of 2029, according to the November edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report.
November 17, 2023 | 16:20
Vietnam wants Apple to increase its involvement in the country, with a focus on leveraging the tech-giant's expertise in 5G technology.
November 17, 2023 | 15:13
One of the first Southeast Asian nations to pilot 5G networks, Vietnam is now setting up the path to become home to one of the region’s first 5G-powered smart factories.
November 07, 2023 | 16:18
The MIC will continue with the telecommunications bidding to aid the 5G rollout.