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Indian mobile operators are exploring using blockchain technology to help curb unsolicited calls and SMS, in response to recommendations from regulator Trai.

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the industry body representing all remaining major operators, is looking at presentations from various vendors regarding their blockchain-based solutions to the problem of…

The high profile banning of Chinese telecom equipment manufacturer, ZTE, by the Trump Administration is leaving a 13% year-over-year dent in the local [China] optical transport network equipment market, according to Dell’Oro Group.

“The optical transport network equipment market year-over-year decline in 2Q18 was entirely due to fewer sales into China. Demand outside of China continued…

Facebook has launched a new partner program for its Express Wi-Fi  initiative to offer fast and affordable internet access in developing markets.

The company has announced the establishment of the Express Wi-Fi Certified partner ecosystem program, as well as the first three vendors to join the ecosystem.

Wi-Fi vendors Cambium Networks and Ruckus Wireless as well as switching…

Global sales of smart speaker market grew 187% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2018, thanks to the strong growth from China, according to a report released by Canalys.

Collectively, Apple, Google, Xiaomi, Amazon, and others shipped 16.8 million units, up from 9 million in the first quarter.

Google retained its lead in Q2, shipping 5.4 million units of Google Home and…

The Philippines government will seek aid from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to help support its goal of setting up a national free Wi-Fi network for public establishments including schools, public parks and government buildings.

The government has been having trouble implementing its new law requiring the provision of free nationwide Wi-Fi in public places, which was…