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• Apple has reportedly hit a major iPhone roadblock with ‘failed’ 5G modem

  Apple's development of its own 5G modem has reportedly failed, which means the company will need to lean heavily on suppliers for the iPhone 15 generation in 2023.

• Qualcomm finalises Cellwize deal, pursues 5G RAN improvements

  Qualcomm has finalised a deal to acquire Cellwize, a maker of RAN management tech that uses automation to streamline the deployment of 5G​ infrastructure.

• StarHub spurs 5G future with Matrixx Software

  StarHub has deepened ties with Matrixx Software​ in an agreement that expands the use of the vendor's cloud native, converged charging system.

• Singtel rolls out 5G network on Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit

  Singtel has launched the first 5G network throughout the North East Mass Rapid Transit line (NEL) that runs entirely underground in Singapore.

• PLDT ramps up 5G capabilities in the Philippines with Cisco

  PLDT and Cisco have announced plans to build a 5G Stand Alone service platform in Manila to drive consumer and enterprise innovation across the Philippines.

• Grab and NCS pilot outdoor autonomous vehicle in Sentosa

  Grab and NCS have teamed up to test an autonomous vehicle robot food delivery service designed to deliver meals more conveniently to beachgoers on Sentosa.

• Private 5G use in enterprise faces challenges

  The availability of services from AWS, Cisco and HPE is propelling private 5G forward, but enterprises still have to contend with multiple roadblocks.

• M1 and Accenture team up on 5G to target industry verticals

  M1 has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Accenture to accelerate 5G adoption across the enterprise in Singapore, with the key sectors of maritime, energy and utilities and smart estates in sharp focus.

• SaaS player Circles Global launches R&D centre in Singapore

  Circles Global has launched its Circles-X R&D centre in Singapore as the telecommunications provider aims to expand reach into software-as-a-service and 5G.

• COVID-19, slow endpoint deployment could put the brakes on private 5G growth

  Hiccups in the growth of industrial IoT endpoints and the lingering effects of the pandemic will undercut the rapid growth of 5G in the enterprise.

• Maxis taps Huawei expertise to enhance connectivity in Malaysia

  Maxis and Huawei have partnered to address increased data traffic and service demand in Malaysia through a new multiple antenna technology deployment.

• Cisco leverages channel in 5G services push

  Cisco will use system integrators and service providers to deliver its subscription-based private-5G managed services supported by its hardware and software.

• Microsoft expands 5G, edge-network offerings through Azure

  Microsoft is expanding its telecom offerings with new services designed to address carrier infrastructure for edge computing and 5G.

• Singtel doubles down on 5G with Paragon

  Singtel has launched Paragon, an industry-first platform that will support adoption of the 5G network, edge computing and cloud services.

• Private 5G networks offer CIOs intriguing options, and SI opportunity

  Network operators are making progress with stand-alone 5G rollouts, but CIOs hungry for 5G might want to consider a private 5G network.