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The Ultimate Guide to 5G & Beyond

A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for 5G & Beyond.

What to know about 5G & Beyond

5G & Beyond represents the evolving frontier of telecommunications technology, focusing on the transition from traditional mobile networks to ultra-fast, low-latency, and highly connected digital ecosystems. This tag covers innovations related to 5G deployment, enhancements, and the emerging 6G research that promise to revolutionize communication infrastructures.

Through our curated stories, readers can explore how global industry leaders are trialing and advancing 5G technologies, the convergence of networks with cloud computing and AI, and the transformative impact on sectors like IoT, smart cities, and industrial applications. Insights also delve into the challenges of security, infrastructure development, and regulatory environments shaping the future of connectivity.

Engaging with content under the '5G & Beyond' tag offers a comprehensive understanding of the current state, future potential, and strategic business implications of next-generation mobile networks, making it an essential resource for enthusiasts, professionals, and decision-makers interested in the technological evolution shaping our connected world.

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Recent 5G & Beyond News

Cambodia steps up AI push to narrow regional tech gap
Agricultural Technology

Cambodia steps up AI push to narrow regional tech gap

Cambodia steps up its AI push under a draft strategy to drive growth and narrow regional digital gaps by 2030.

Mon, 9th Mar 2026

Seatrium taps Workday HCM to modernise HR operations
Productivity

Seatrium taps Workday HCM to modernise HR operations

Seatrium adopts Workday HCM to standardise HR for 24,000 staff, using AI and automation to speed workforce planning across global sites.

Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Indosat trials AI-powered 5G call linking Jakarta, Europe
Robotics

Indosat trials AI-powered 5G call linking Jakarta, Europe

Indosat partners with Nokia and Nvidia to make Southeast Asia's first AI-powered 5G call, linking Barcelona and Jakarta in real time.

Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

StarHub opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders from SGD $0 monthly
Trade-in

StarHub opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders from SGD $0 monthly

StarHub opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders in Singapore, with 5G Unlimited+ bundles and instalment plans from SGD $0 per month on select tiers.

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

GSMA Foundry & NUHS partner on 5G connected health
Robotics

GSMA Foundry & NUHS partner on 5G connected health

GSMA Foundry and Singapore's NUHS join forces to trial 5G, AI and XR hospital innovations in Singapore before scaling globally.

Thu, 26th Feb 2026

CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders with perks
Mobile gaming

CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders with perks

CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders in Malaysia with 36-month 0% instalments, trade-in top-ups and free gaming accessories.

Thu, 26th Feb 2026

GSMA & NUHS team on 5G, AI to power smart hospitals
Virtual Private Networks

GSMA & NUHS team on 5G, AI to power smart hospitals

GSMA Foundry and NUHS will trial 5G, AI and XR in Singapore hospitals, showcasing remote surgery and robot nurses at MWC26 Barcelona.

Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Indosat launches AI suite for Indonesia supply chains
Fibre

Indosat launches AI suite for Indonesia supply chains

Indosat unveils 27 AI-driven tools to digitise Indonesia's supply chains, targeting fleet tracking, cold chain control and smart facilities.

Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Indosat profit up 12.2% as AI drives ARPU, broadband push
FWA

Indosat profit up 12.2% as AI drives ARPU, broadband push

Indosat's FY 2025 profit climbs 12.2% to IDR5.5 trillion as AI lifts ARPU and a growing home broadband base underpins revenue gains.

Wed, 11th Feb 2026

CelcomDigi refreshes 5G postpaid plans with streaming perks
Unified Communications

CelcomDigi refreshes 5G postpaid plans with streaming perks

CelcomDigi unveils refreshed 5G postpaid plans in Malaysia, adding a RM190 tier with streaming, security perks and discounted roaming options.

Fri, 6th Feb 2026

CelcomDigi spotlights 5G with towerrun & track duel
Gaming

CelcomDigi spotlights 5G with towerrun & track duel

CelcomDigi launches a 5G short film starring towerrunner Soh Wai Ching and rider Qabil Irfan in a synchronised latency challenge.

Fri, 30th Jan 2026

CelcomDigi debuts 5G prepaid passes with unlimited data
Mobile gaming

CelcomDigi debuts 5G prepaid passes with unlimited data

CelcomDigi launches Hyper, Power and Power+ 5G prepaid passes in Malaysia with unlimited data, calls, hotspot and bundled streaming access.

Thu, 29th Jan 2026

StarHub unveils Lunar New Year 2026 bundle bonanza
Streaming

StarHub unveils Lunar New Year 2026 bundle bonanza

StarHub launches Lunar New Year 2026 bundles in Singapore, dangling HBO Max, broadband freebies and 5G line and device discounts.

Mon, 26th Jan 2026

CelcomDigi powers IOI estates with new 4G networks
Cloud Services

CelcomDigi powers IOI estates with new 4G networks

CelcomDigi completes over 100 new 4G sites across IOI plantations, boosting estate connectivity, automation plans and rural coverage in Malaysia.

Fri, 16th Jan 2026

StarHub unveils fast-service compact store at Suntec City
Robotics

StarHub unveils fast-service compact store at Suntec City

StarHub has launched a compact fast-service store at Suntec City, targeting office workers and city shoppers seeking quicker, human-led support.

Thu, 15th Jan 2026

CelcomDigi adds Prime Video to StreamMORE in Malaysia
Unified Communications

CelcomDigi adds Prime Video to StreamMORE in Malaysia

CelcomDigi adds Prime Video to its StreamMORE portfolio in Malaysia, bundling trials, data perks and 4K streaming for mobile users.

Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Malaysia showcases 5G XR live surgery to global medics
Telehealth

Malaysia showcases 5G XR live surgery to global medics

Malaysia streams 5G XR-assisted live surgery worldwide, linking UMMC doctors with global experts and students in real time for training.

Fri, 9th Jan 2026

ADLINK wins seven Taiwan awards for AI edge systems
Sustainability

ADLINK wins seven Taiwan awards for AI edge systems

ADLINK has scooped seven 2026 Taiwan Excellence Awards, underscoring its push into AI edge platforms for factories, transport and hospitals.

Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Squareroot8 & VIAVI forge Asia-Pacific quantum pact
Unified Communications

Squareroot8 & VIAVI forge Asia-Pacific quantum pact

Squareroot8 and VIAVI sign Asia-Pacific pact to embed quantum-safe security into critical telecom and government networks at the fibre layer.

Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital
Cloud Services

Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital

Indosat's mobile data traffic jumped about 15% over Indonesia's year-end holidays as digital use surges beyond major cities and tourist hubs.

Wed, 7th Jan 2026

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