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Tuesday 15 July 2025

D-Link reports success in Middle East market; 5G CPE shipments to reach 150,000 units in 2025

As the global telecommunications market accelerates 5G network deployment, demand for 5G customer premises equipment (CPE) continues to rise. Taiwanese networking brand D-Link has achieved a major breakthrough in the Middle East during the first half of 2025 by securing a large regional 5G CPE order. The company expects total shipments to reach 150,000 units this year and has already begun deliveries, injecting new growth momentum into its annual operations.

Monday 14 July 2025

SoftBank to launch high-altitude 5G network using solar planes and airships by 2026

SoftBank is preparing to commercialize its next-generation telecommunications infrastructure using high-altitude platforms by 2026, marking a pivotal milestone in its UTX (Ubiquitous Transformation) initiative. The company announced that it will deploy a hybrid fleet of solar-powered aircraft and unmanned airships to operate base stations in the stratosphere, approximately 20 kilometers above the Earth's surface. This dual-platform system is expected to support emergency communications first, with plans to expand into broader commercial services by 2027.

Friday 11 July 2025

Apple plans new MacBook Pro, iPhone 17e and iPads by early 2026

Apple Inc. is planning an ambitious pipeline of new products for release during the first half of 2026, including a new low-end iPhone, multiple iPads and upgraded Macs.

Friday 11 July 2025

Digital transformation and 5G services drive sales and profits for Taiwan telecom firms in June

The three major telecom firms in Taiwan have all delivered impressive sales for June 2025, thanks to momentum from 5G services, enterprise customers accelerating digital transformation, and diversified content services.

Tuesday 8 July 2025

Chief Telecom sees 1H25 revenue exceed NT$200 million

Internet data center (IDC) provider Chief Telecom saw revenue in July 2025 drop by 2.11% year-over-year to NT$327 million (approx. US$11.2 million). However, total revenue in the first six months of 2025 surged by 18.74% year-over-year to NT$2.08 billion (approx. US$71.5 million), as demand for AI and cloud services continues to grow alongside opportunities in data center leasing.

Tuesday 8 July 2025

Local OTT platforms growing strong in Taiwan market despite international rivalry

Taiwan's top-three telecom service providers remain highly competitive in the local over-the-top (OTT) market, delivering impressive results in the first half of 2025 despite keen competition from international platforms.

Tuesday 8 July 2025

D-Link breaks through in Japan's demanding networking market

Known for its high technical barriers and stringent quality standards, Japan's networking equipment market has long posed a challenge for foreign firms. Yet Taiwan-based D-Link Corporation has recently scored two major wins in Japan, signaling that its years of strategic investment in the market are starting to pay off.

Friday 4 July 2025

Firefox agrees trust transition for Chunghwa Telecom eCAs

Following Google Chrome's decision to stop trusting new TLS (transport layer security) website certificates issued by Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) starting from August 1, 2025, the Taiwanese Internet service provider (ISP) has been said to be facing similar actions from Mozilla Firefox.

Thursday 3 July 2025

D-Link locks in 50,000-unit Wi-Fi 6 deal in India's enterprise market

Taiwanese networking firm D-Link Corporation has landed a significant Wi-Fi 6 enterprise access point (EAP) order in India, securing a contract for 50,000 units slated for shipment beginning in July 2025. The deal highlights D-Link's growing foothold in India's rapidly expanding enterprise networking market and reflects the success of its long-term investment in the region.

Wednesday 2 July 2025

Chunghwa Telecom enters smart camera market to capture image-based care business opportunities

Taiwan's telecom operator Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has launched the Hami Cam AI smart camera, targeting the growing demand for companionship and remote care amid social changes such as an aging population and increased pet ownership. The new device aims to strengthen CHT's position in the competitive smart home camera market.

Wednesday 2 July 2025

Taiwan Mobile, Far EasTone see stellar results after respective mergers

Taiwan's telecom market has now consolidated into three main service providers—Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Taiwan Mobile (TWM), and Far EasTone (FET), after FET's merger with Asia Pacific Telecom and TWM's merger with T-Star. Although CHT took the top market spot, financial data from the National Communications Commission (NCC) for the first quarter of 2025 showed that the three providers display different trajectories in terms of revenue, profitability, and user base.

Tuesday 1 July 2025

MWC CEO exclusive interview: How MWC transforms into a cross-industry platform in new telecom landscape

On the eve of MWC Shanghai's opening, Francesc Fajula, CEO of Mobile World Capital (MWC) Barcelona, made his first whirlwind visit to Taiwan and granted an exclusive interview with DIGITIMES. He provided an in-depth analysis of how MWC evolved from a traditional telecom trade show into a cross-industry innovation platform. He also discussed differences in digital transformation across countries and emerging shifts in future industry competition.

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Ericsson expands Bengaluru R&D to boost ASIC development in India

Ericsson announced an expansion of its Research and Development (R&D) team in Bengaluru, India, focusing on ASIC development, aiming to leverage local expertise and enhance Ericsson's semiconductor design capabilities to maintain its leadership in future communication technologies.

Monday 30 June 2025

Draytek reports 52% revenue growth and 120% profit rise in 2024

Networking device provider Draytek announced a significant financial upturn for 2024, with year-over-year revenue increasing by 52% and net profit after tax more than doubling, with a 120% rise. The company revealed these figures during its shareholders' meeting on April 26, 2025.

Monday 30 June 2025

Indian Reliance Jio expected to lead world FWA user base in 2025

Reliance Jio, India's largest wireless operator by subscribers, is projected to overtake global competitors to become the largest fixed wireless access (FWA) service provider by subscriber count by the end of the second quarter 2025, according to ICICI Securities, cited by the Economic Times. The telecom company's rapid subscriber growth has placed it ahead of rival Bharti Airtel and US-based T-Mobile.

Friday 27 June 2025

Taiwan Mobile achieves growth from transformation to tech service provider

Taiwan Mobile has achieved significant results in both the consumer and enterprise market segments, thanks to its transformation from merely a telco firm to a tech service provider embracing sustainable growth, according to the company's management team.

Thursday 26 June 2025

Taiwan opens satellite phone frequency applications while restricting Chinese smartphone access

Taiwan announced new satellite mobile communication frequency applications but imposed localization requirements that effectively bar Chinese smartphones from using direct-to-satellite features in the territory.

Thursday 26 June 2025

Taiwan telcos slow to embrace satellite phones despite approval

Taiwan's telecommunications operators remain cautious about satellite phone services even after regulators cleared the way for applications, highlighting challenges in a market seeking differentiation amid fierce competition.

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Taiwan Mobile bets big on AI and Web3 with 'Telco+Tech' strategy; reports robust Q1 results

As AI and Web3 technologies rapidly reshape industries, telecom companies are shifting away from traditional connectivity services toward more expansive, technology-driven solutions. Taiwan Mobile is at the forefront of this transformation with its "Telco+Tech" three-tier upgrade strategy, designed to reinforce its presence in both conventional telecom and emerging tech sectors.

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Ukraine delegation visits Taiwan to strengthen cooperation on drones, energy, and healthcare

Following its appearance at the Smart City Summit in March 2025, a Ukrainian business delegation has returned to Taiwan to deepen cooperation across four key sectors as part of Ukraine's national reconstruction efforts.

Tuesday 24 June 2025

China Telecom forms AI network alliance, gunning for global standards

As tensions between the United States and China in technology escalate, China is pushing to establish a new AI-driven path in the telecom sector. At the 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Shanghai, China Telecom introduced the world's first Network Large Model Association, framing it as a springboard for next-generation intelligent communications.

Tuesday 24 June 2025

Taiwan opens satellite frequency applications to boost digital resilience

Taiwan revised satellite communication regulations and opened frequency license applications as part of efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure and integrate with global technologies amid intensifying competition in the communications sector.

Tuesday 24 June 2025

Syscom celebrates 50th anniversary; Chunghwa Telecom to continue satellite collaboration

The Syscom Group held a celebration banquet on June 20, 2025, for its 50th anniversary, attended by key partners including digital affairs minister Yen-Nun Huang, representatives from Chunghwa Telecom, HPE, Cisco, and Microsoft Taiwan. Chunghwa Telecom chairman Chih-Cheng Chien stated that the two companies have extensive cooperation. Given Syscom's years of experience participating in ground systems for the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA), both parties look forward to continued collaboration in low, medium, and high Earth orbit satellite deployments.

Monday 23 June 2025

Taiwan's telecom giants chart distinct strategies in OTT streaming race

Taiwan's three major telecom operators—Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, and Far EasTone Telecommunications—are ramping up efforts to capture a larger share of the fast-growing over-the-top (OTT) streaming market, each pursuing a distinct strategy to set itself apart.

Monday 23 June 2025

NTT faces headwinds in co-packaged optics effort, pins hopes on Rapidus

Japanese telecommunications company NTT is encountering significant challenges in its efforts to mass-produce co-packaged optics (CPO), a next-generation technology increasingly critical for AI-driven data centers. Although the company has invested heavily in photonics integration, its path to large-scale commercialization remains uncertain.

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