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Interview: GSMA’s Steven Moore on the industry’s Net Zero goals

Interview: GSMA’s Steven Moore on the industry’s Net Zero goals

Energy & Sustainability
Interview: GSMA’s Steven Moore on the industry’s Net Zero goals
Emerging archetypes in MVNO evolution in Africa

Emerging archetypes in MVNO evolution in Africa

Operators
Emerging archetypes in MVNO evolution in Africa

Webinars & Videos

ZTE’s Super-N Platform boosts energy efficiency

ZTE’s Super-N Platform boosts energy efficiency

Energy & Sustainability
ZTE’s Super-N Platform boosts energy efficiency
Tejas Networks: Architecting Networks for an AI World

Tejas Networks: Architecting Networks for an AI World

Wireless Networks
Tejas Networks: Architecting Networks for an AI World
CU Phosco Telecoms – Supporting the Future of Connectivity

CU Phosco Telecoms – Supporting the Future of Connectivity

Wireless Networks
CU Phosco Telecoms – Supporting the Future of Connectivity
XLSMART CTO Insights: Speed, Synergy, and 5G Acceleration—Advancing Indonesia's Digital Journey

XLSMART CTO Insights: Speed, Synergy, and 5G Acceleration—Advancing Indonesia's Digital Journey

Wireless Networks
XLSMART CTO Insights: Speed, Synergy, and 5G Acceleration—Advancing Indonesia's Digital Journey
Inside Viasat’s NTN play: connecting people, machines and everything in between

Inside Viasat’s NTN play: connecting people, machines and everything in between

Satellite Networks
Inside Viasat’s NTN play: connecting people, machines and everything in between
The Rise of Agentic BSS: Intelligence in Action to Maximize Business Impact

The Rise of Agentic BSS: Intelligence in Action to Maximize Business Impact

Enterprise Ecosystems
The Rise of Agentic BSS: Intelligence in Action to Maximize Business Impact

Partner Content

Why autonomous networking could become a necessity for emerging-market enterprises

Why autonomous networking could become a necessity for emerging-market enterprises

Enterprise Ecosystems
Why autonomous networking could become a necessity for emerging-market enterprises
Beyond robot races: Inside China Unicom and Huawei’s innovations for the mobile AI era

Beyond robot races: Inside China Unicom and Huawei’s innovations for the mobile AI era

Operators
Beyond robot races: Inside China Unicom and Huawei’s innovations for the mobile AI era
Why agentic operations could redefine growth for telecom operators

Why agentic operations could redefine growth for telecom operators

Vendors
Why agentic operations could redefine growth for telecom operators
BoGuan LLM and 5G-A boosts digital cultural tourism in Xi’an

BoGuan LLM and 5G-A boosts digital cultural tourism in Xi’an

Consumer Ecosystems
BoGuan LLM and 5G-A boosts digital cultural tourism in Xi’an
ZTE and GSMA Announce Co-location Between ZTE Global Summit & User Congress and GSMA M360 ASEAN at MWC26 Shanghai

ZTE and GSMA Announce Co-location Between ZTE Global Summit & User Congress and GSMA M360 ASEAN at MWC26 Shanghai

Vendors
ZTE and GSMA Announce Co-location Between ZTE Global Summit & User Congress and GSMA M360 ASEAN at MWC26 Shanghai
DTW 2026 | China Mobile EVP Li Huidi: Autonomous Networks in Future, Faster

DTW 2026 | China Mobile EVP Li Huidi: Autonomous Networks in Future, Faster

Wireless Networks
DTW 2026 | China Mobile EVP Li Huidi: Autonomous Networks in Future, Faster
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Humanitarian Comms

Telkom Indonesia restores all services in East Nusa Tenggara after deadly quake

Telkom Indonesia restores all services in East Nusa Tenggara after deadly quake

Humanitarian Comms
Telkom Indonesia restores all services in East Nusa Tenggara after deadly quake
USAID’s exit leaves a gap in the drive for meaningful connectivity

USAID’s exit leaves a gap in the drive for meaningful connectivity

Humanitarian Comms
USAID’s exit leaves a gap in the drive for meaningful connectivity
The telecom industry’s next growth market - connecting women

The telecom industry’s next growth market - connecting women

Humanitarian Comms
The telecom industry’s next growth market - connecting women
Mobile-based UNESCO project to train women teachers in South Sudan

Mobile-based UNESCO project to train women teachers in South Sudan

Humanitarian Comms
Mobile-based UNESCO project to train women teachers in South Sudan
810m women in LMICs still unconnected as mobile gender gap persists: GSMA

810m women in LMICs still unconnected as mobile gender gap persists: GSMA

Humanitarian Comms
810m women in LMICs still unconnected as mobile gender gap persists: GSMA

South & Central Asia Updates

Jazz reaches 1,000 5G sites in Pakistan, targets 2,500 by year-end

Jazz reaches 1,000 5G sites in Pakistan, targets 2,500 by year-end

Bangladesh’s first private subsea cable faces fresh delays from govt

Bangladesh’s first private subsea cable faces fresh delays from govt

Africa - Latest News

Cybastion plans AI-powered data centre for Cameroon

Cybastion plans AI-powered data centre for Cameroon

Botswana’s BTC reveals plans to launch 5G next month

Botswana’s BTC reveals plans to launch 5G next month

Reports & White Papers

Whitepaper - Insights & Autonomy: Unlocking value for Telco CX - Free Download

Unlock CX-driven telco growth with Digital Twins and Agentic AI

Customer Management
Unlock CX-driven telco growth with Digital Twins and Agentic AI
Download Etiya's White Paper: Unlocking the AI-Native Digital Brand

Whitepaper: Unlocking the AI-Native Digital Brand

Enterprise Ecosystems
Whitepaper: Unlocking the AI-Native Digital Brand
Digital divide in developing markets persists despite connection growth: ITU

Digital divide in developing markets persists despite connection growth: ITU

Humanitarian Comms
Digital divide in developing markets persists despite connection growth: ITU

Gravity Shift - Subscribers, bundles & the acquisition black hole

Consumer Ecosystems
Gravity Shift - Subscribers, bundles & the acquisition black hole

Subscription Bundling for Telcos - New Report from Bango

Consumer Ecosystems
Subscription Bundling for Telcos - New Report from Bango
Multi brand strategies report 2024

Operator Strategies for Diversification through Multiple Brands - Special Report

Reports
Operator Strategies for Diversification through Multiple Brands - Special Report

LATAM - Latest News

Claro Colombia invests US$25.5mn in data centres as AI demand grows

Claro Colombia invests US$25.5mn in data centres as AI demand grows

Alibaba Cloud launches first cloud region in Brazil with agentic AI services

Alibaba Cloud launches first cloud region in Brazil with agentic AI services

Latest News & Articles

Smartfren

  • Smartfren Telecom launches LTE-Advanced network in Indonesia

  • Shareholders give blessing to XL Axiata-Smartfren merger

    Shareholders give blessing to XL Axiata-Smartfren merger
  • Axiata and Sinar Mas to collaborate on digital transformation in SEA

    Axiata and Sinar Mas to collaborate on digital transformation in SEA
  • XL Axiata and Smartfren tie the knot in US$6.5b merger deal

  • Axiata, Sinar Mas sign MoU to explore XL Axiata-Smartfren merger

    Axiata, Sinar Mas sign MoU to explore XL Axiata-Smartfren merger
  • XL Axiata and Smartfren ask regulator to greenlight merger

    XL Axiata and Smartfren ask regulator to greenlight merger
  • Smartfren taps Baicells to supply 4G/5G private network solutions

    Smartfren taps Baicells to supply 4G/5G private network solutions
  • New API services to fight fraud in Indonesia and South Africa

    New API services to fight fraud in Indonesia and South Africa
  • Smartfren and Aviat partner to support private network rollout in Indonesia

    Smartfren and Aviat partner to support private network rollout in Indonesia
  • Kemkominfo confirms XL Axiata-Smartfren merger is back on the table

    XL Axiata and Smartfren merger is back on the table
  • XL Axiata, Smartfren revive merger talks

    XL Axiata, Smartfren revive merger talks
  • Indonesia puts spare 2.1GHz spectrum up for auction

    Indonesia puts spare 2.1GHz spectrum up for auction
  • Smartfren boosts CEM in Indonesia with Mobileum

    Smartfren boosts CEM in Indonesia with Mobileum
  • Rumours surface of XL Axiata-Smartfren merger in Indonesia

    Rumours surface of XL Axiata-Smartfren merger in Indonesia
  • Indonesia confirms 2.3Ghz refarming process complete

    Indonesia confirms 2.3Ghz refarming process complete
  • Indonesia begins 2.3GHz refarming process

    Indonesia begins 2.3GHz refarming process
  • Telkomsel, Smartfren win 5G frequency auction in Indonesia

    Idonesia: Telkomsel, Smartfren win 5G frequency auction
  • Indonesia moves 2.3GHz tender to auction phase

    Indonesia moves 2.3GHz tender to auction phase
  • Indonesian regulator abandons results of 2.3GHz allocation

    Indonesian regulator abandons results of 2.3GHz allocation
  • NTT upgrades Smartfren’s infrastructure in Indonesia

    NTT upgrades Smartfren’s infrastructure in Indonesia
  • Smartfren picks up Indonesian 4G users from Bolt

    Smartfren picks up Indonesian 4G users from Bolt
  • Smartfren and Bango Launch Google Play Carrier Billing in Indonesia

    Smartfren and Bango Launch Google Play Carrier Billing in Indonesia
  • Smartfren and Fortumo launch direct carrier billing in Indonesia

  • Indonesian telecom minister slams operator inefficiency

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Features

Interview: GSMA’s Steven Moore on the industry’s Net Zero goals

Interview: GSMA’s Steven Moore on the industry’s Net Zero goals

Energy & Sustainability
Interview: GSMA’s Steven Moore on the industry’s Net Zero goals
Emerging archetypes in MVNO evolution in Africa

Emerging archetypes in MVNO evolution in Africa

Operators
Emerging archetypes in MVNO evolution in Africa
USAID’s exit leaves a gap in the drive for meaningful connectivity

USAID’s exit leaves a gap in the drive for meaningful connectivity

Humanitarian Comms
USAID’s exit leaves a gap in the drive for meaningful connectivity
India's AI data centre race moves beyond traditional technology hubs

India's AI data centre race moves beyond traditional technology hubs

Data Centres & Networks
India's AI data centre race moves beyond traditional technology hubs
Strategies for sovereignty in the Age of AI

Strategies for sovereignty in the Age of AI

Enterprise Ecosystems
Strategies for sovereignty in the Age of AI
The telecom industry’s next growth market - connecting women

The telecom industry’s next growth market - connecting women

Humanitarian Comms
The telecom industry’s next growth market - connecting women

MENA - Latest News

AI project growth continues in Saudi Arabia

AI project growth continues in Saudi Arabia

Mobily taps Ericsson for AI RANs and Level 4 network autonomy

Mobily taps Ericsson for AI RANs and Level 4 network autonomy

Events

Beyond robot races: Inside China Unicom and Huawei’s innovations for the mobile AI era

Beyond robot races: Inside China Unicom and Huawei’s innovations for the mobile AI era

Operators
Beyond robot races: Inside China Unicom and Huawei’s innovations for the mobile AI era
DTW26 Impressions: Establishing trust in AI through collaboration

DTW26 Impressions: Establishing trust in AI through collaboration

Enterprise Ecosystems
DTW26 Impressions: Establishing trust in AI through collaboration
OpenAN project aims to enable O&M agent collaboration in autonomous networks

OpenAN project aims to enable O&M agent collaboration in autonomous networks

Optical & Fixed Networks
OpenAN project aims to enable O&M agent collaboration in autonomous networks
Telcos must embrace AI internally before customers can benefit: Globe CEO

Telcos must absorb AI internally before customers can benefit: Globe CEO

Enterprise Ecosystems
Telcos must absorb AI internally before customers can benefit: Globe CEO
Tokens touted to telcos as ticket to monetising AI – starting in China

Tokens touted to telcos as ticket to monetising AI – starting in China

Enterprise Ecosystems
Tokens touted to telcos as ticket to monetising AI – starting in China
Chinese telcos are kickstarting GSMA’s “IQ era” of mobile AI

Chinese telcos are kickstarting GSMA’s “IQ era” of mobile AI

Wireless Networks
Chinese telcos are kickstarting GSMA’s “IQ era” of mobile AI
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APAC - Latest News

ZTE and BBTEC explore collaboration in Thailand

ZTE and BBTEC explore collaboration in Thailand

Viettel secures 240MHz spectrum for Dominican Republic network launch

Artificial Intelligence

ZTE and BBTEC explore collaboration in Thailand

ZTE and BBTEC explore collaboration in Thailand

Data Centres & Networks
ZTE and BBTEC explore collaboration in Thailand
AI project growth continues in Saudi Arabia

AI project growth continues in Saudi Arabia

Data Centres & Networks
AI project growth continues in Saudi Arabia
Cybastion plans AI-powered data centre for Cameroon

Cybastion plans AI-powered data centre for Cameroon

Investment
Cybastion plans AI-powered data centre for Cameroon
Mobily taps Ericsson for AI RANs and Level 4 network autonomy

Mobily taps Ericsson for AI RANs and Level 4 network autonomy

Operators
Mobily taps Ericsson for AI RANs and Level 4 network autonomy
New AI solution targets Saudi enterprise users

New AI solution targets Saudi enterprise users

Enterprise Ecosystems
New AI solution targets Saudi enterprise users
Alibaba Cloud launches first cloud region in Brazil with agentic AI services

Alibaba Cloud launches first cloud region in Brazil with agentic AI services

Cloud & Virtualisation
Alibaba Cloud launches first cloud region in Brazil with agentic AI services

Central & East Europe Update

Orange Slovensko and Enery sign solar energy deal

Orange Slovensko and Enery sign solar energy deal

Major acquisitions for Deutsche Telekom in Polish market

Major acquisitions for Deutsche Telekom in Polish market

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