China's ZTE to partner with Softbank on 'pre-5G' technology in Japan

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 10:40

Chinese telecommunications equipment maker ZTE Corp said on Friday it has struck a deal with SoftBank Corp to deploy its "pre-5G" technology in Japan, with a commercial trial to begin early next year.

Orange Business Services join hands Tata Communications

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 21:01

Global IT and telecommunications services provider Orange Business Services has entered into an agreement with Tata Communications to expand its network footprint in India, it was announced on Wednesday.

India-born ex-Google executive appointed SoftBank president

Last Updated: Saturday, June 20, 2015, 16:59

In less than a year at SoftBank, Arora has already directed about 200 billion yen (USD 1.67 billion) worth of deals that include investments in Indian technology startups Snapdeal, an online marketplace, and taxi-booking service Ola Cabs, Nikkei Business Daily reported.

Facebook Lite makes debut in Asia

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 16:20

Facebook released a 'Lite' version of its application that was tailored for people using Android smartphones in places where wireless data bandwidth is scarce.

Facebook Lite makes debut in Asia

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 10:51

Facebook released a 'Lite' version of its application that was tailored for people using Android smartphones in places where wireless data bandwidth is scarce.

Huawei stakes claim in ''Internet of Things'' market with new operating system

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 17:12

`Internet of Things` (IoT), centred on an operating system designed to allow household and business appliances to communicate with each other online.

France's Altice in talks to buy Suddenlink Communications

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 08:55

French telecommunications group Altice SA is in advanced talks to buy U.S.-based Suddenlink Communications in a deal that could value the cable operator at up to $10 billion, including debt, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Singapore Telecom Q4 net profit rises 4.5%

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 10:51

Shares in the firm were up 0.46% at Sg$4.38 on Singapore`s stock exchange on 14th May.

SC reserves verdict on licence extension plea of Reliance Telecom

Last Updated: Monday, April 20, 2015, 18:59

The Supreme Court Monday reserved its verdict on a plea of Reliance Telecom, a subsidiary of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani group, seeking extension of its licences in seven circles by 10 years.

Singtel buys US cyber security firm for $810 million

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 08:56

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd agreed to buy U.S.-based cyber-security firm Trustwave for $810 million, in a deal that will expand Southeast Asia`s largest telecommunications operator`s cloud-based services.

China telecom giant Huawei`s 2014 net profit up 32%

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 17:38

Chinese telecommunications equipment giant Huawei`s net profit surged more than 32 percent to 27.9 billion yuan ($4.5 billion) in 2014, it said Tuesday, helped by demand from emerging markets.

DoT may place 3G base pricing before Cabinet by January 15

Last Updated: Saturday, January 10, 2015, 00:21

Eager to conduct simultaneous auction of 2G and 3G telecom airwaves, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is likely to approach the Cabinet by January 15 for pricing of 3G spectrum.