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ASIA PACIFIC
NEWSLETTER MAY 2023 |
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Digital identity is important in the metaverse because it allows users to create and maintain a persistent online persona or avatar that can be used across multiple platforms. Fintech is also crucial because it enables financial transactions to take place within the virtual world. Finally, security is essential because it is a virtual world that is accessed by millions of users worldwide. This virtual seminar will bring together executive speakers and panelists from pioneering MNOs, ecosystem players and industry leaders to share their insights and expertise related to Digital ID, Fintech and Security being the necessary pillars supporting the digital ecosystem whilst enabling the Metaverse. |
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4G coverage and adoption are still growing across the Pacific Islands, but the 5G journey is also beginning. Download the latest Mobile Economy Pacific Islands report to discover the latest data and insights:
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4G penetration grows to almost 50%
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$1.3 BN in operator revenues
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23,000 jobs supported by the mobile ecosystem
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Regional Communities Updates | | |
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Industry 4.0 Brownfield Evolution Framework |
Looking to transform existing industrial networks and operations? Find out how to start the digital transformation journey with the latest whitepaper. |
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Private 5G Industrial Networks Webinar |
Discover the role of mobile private networks including business operating models, deployment options, case studies and specific industrial manufacturing requirements. |
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Diversity4Tech APAC Community Write-Ups | | |
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Broke the glass ceiling for women in the telecom regulatory space |
by Anjali Hans,
Senior VP, Regulatory & Corporate Affairs,
Vodafone Idea Limited. |
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Excellence is an attitude and to never give it up |
by Monika Gupta, Group 5G & Edge Lead for Industries & Alliances Capgemini. |
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Leave no one behind - #DIGITALL |
by Fiza Farhan,
Global Strategic Development Adviser and Member, UN SG’s High Level Panel on Women Empower-ment, Pakistan. |
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Spectrum Management Conference in Nepal |
In this conference on 17 May, GSMA delivered a presentation on international best practices for spectrum management for 4G, 5G and beyond, and highlighted the need for 5G/IMT spectrum in various frequency ranges. |
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Virtual Roundtable on Partnering opportunities in Private 5G networks |
GSMA convened a virtual roundtable on 17 May with telecom ecosystem players in India. Aayush Bhatnagar, SVP - 5G Products from Reliance Jio, was a key speaker to present on Enterprise & Private 5G networks. There were other ecosystem players including a few startups who actively engaged in the discussion. |
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5G: Future Outlook and Safety Aspects Webinar |
GSMA jointly organized a webinar with Cellular Operators Association of India, on 22 May, to discuss health and safety policies pertaining to 5G. It had a participation of 100+ attendees and representatives from relevant industries and government officials. |
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SATRC Workshop on Policy, Regulation and Services |
In collaboration with PTA, this workshop shared insights, experiences, best practices as well as engage in dialogue to identify the challenges, opportunities, and possible way forward on the work items under the SATRC Working Group on Policy, Regulations and Services. |
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GSMA APAC launches Diversity4Tech Community in Pakistan |
The community was launched with the aim to foster inclusivity and encourage diversity within the technology sector, promoting equal opportunities for all. It was held in collaboration with Universal Service Fund and attended by many officials from the public and private sector. |
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Spectrum: The Climate Connection |
This report takes an in-depth look at how efficient spectrum policy can support the race to net zero and tackle climate change. |
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Mobile For Development and Industry News in the region | | |
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Mobile Gender Gap Report 2023: Launch event |
Join the virtual launch of this flagship report on 31 May where you'll find out the latest data and insights on the mobile gender gap, and hear from ITU, Jazz and Safaricom on their reactions to the findings. |
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Empowering persons with disabilities through digital innovation |
This report identifies key lessons for start-ups aiming to reach persons with disabilities more effectively and encourages stakeholders to fund such initiatives to close the mobile disability gap. |
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Opportunities for IoT in utilities |
This report examines 17 key IoT utility use cases across five markets, assessing their status, maturity and identifying applicable trends. |
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Tana River Climate Change and Livelihoods Restoration Project |
World Vision Kenya’s project, supported by the GSMA, focuses on supporting sustainable natural resource management and farmland restoration. |
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Frontier tech: A perspective from Axiata Group |
Group Head of Analytics at Axiata Group discusses how the MNO has leveraged frontier tech for disaster preparedness and response in Indonesia. |
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Device Counterfeiting and Fraud Prevention |
Register for the free online event from GSMA Services, exploring best practices for preventing device fraud, including flagging counterfeit devices. |
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Remote SIM provisioning just got easier |
At last. Activating eSIM profiles is instant. With GSMA eSIM Discovery and its new push notifications. Trials from July 2023. |
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