Philippine operator PLDT is upgrading its digital infrastructure using optical technology from US vendor Ciena to improve data transmission from the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) system to local users.
The telecommunications sector in the Republic of Congo is welcoming a new arrival with the announcement that Brazzaville-headquartered and state-owned operator Congo Telecom, known mainly for fixed services, has entered the mobile market.
PLDT’s Smart Communications aims to expand eSIM adoption in the Philippines with the launch of a “pluggable eSIM adapter” for Android users whose phones don’t support eSIM.
Telenor IoT has become one of the early adopters of the GSMA’s forthcoming SGP.32 global eSIM standard. Signalling a commitment to future-proofing customer deployments, the company plans to integrate SGP.32 into its offerings starting autumn 2025. This…