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Maxis partners with Malaysian retailer group to boost 5G adoption

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian operator Maxis says it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) to collaborate on driving adoption of 5G in the domestic retail sector.

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Korean Telecom Giants Face $4.1B Fine Over Alleged Collusion

VoIP Review

South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) announced a crucial development in its investigation of the country’s top telecommunication operators, SK Telecom (SKT), KT , and LG Uplus. The allegations suggest these telecom giants might have colluded to maintain consistent sales incentives for mobile phone retailers from 2015 to 2022.

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South Korean telcos accused of collusion, may face fines of $4bn

Total Telecom

News SK Telecom (SKT), KT, and LG Uplus allegedly coordinated to keep their sales incentives at the same level This week, South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a preliminary decision to impose fines of up to $4.1 billion on the nation’s three telco giants. billion and $1.63 billion, KT between $750.7 million and $1.3

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Apple to open more stores in India

Developing Telecoms

Apple will begin selling iPhones manufactured in India and has revealed plans to open four new retail locations in the country.

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Vocus to acquire TPG’s fibre and fixed network assets for $3.35bn 

Total Telecom

This arrangement secures long-term network planning and operational stability for both companies. “TPG will retain its mobile radio network infrastructure, Consumer and EGW mobile business and its Consumer and small office/home office fixed retail business, including fixed wireless,” according to a TPG statemen t published today.

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DoCoMo and D-Wave Elevate Telecom with Quantum Optimization

VoIP Review

Potential areas include finance, retail, traffic, and logistics. The post DoCoMo and D-Wave Elevate Telecom with Quantum Optimization appeared first on VoIP Review. He added that the company aims to set a new standard in the telecommunications industry with D-Wave’s technology.

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The History of U.S. Telecom Policy (in Under 60 Minutes)

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telecom law! Telecom is a regulated industry, and U.S. I have a lot to learn about telecom policy, so thankfully I'm joined in this explainer by Jeff Long, an attorney in private practice with broad experience in both the data center and telecom industry.