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In sum – what you need to know: DoT targets Chinese gear – India’s Department of Telecoms has instructed operators to disclose their Chinese-made equipment, amid concerns over national security risks. Huawei and ZTE bans – the Chinese duo have been excluded from new deals in India since 2021, but their equipment is still used by Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL.
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In sum – what you need to know:AI energy demand – rapid expansion of AI tech, especially large models and applications, drives unpredictable energy spikes that strain outdated power grids and data centers. Smart infrastructure – modernizing power grids, strengthening data center systems, and integrating renewable energy storage are critical to managing AI energy sustainably.
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In sum – what you need to know:All-in on 5G – BSNL has upgraded 73,000 4G sites (100,000 by mid-2025) and rolling out 26,000 new towers, mostly in rural India, as part of the country’s ‘Digital India’ mission. Affordable subs – BSNL is focusing on offering affordable pricing while highlighting data security and advanced services like IoT and edge computing.
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1 week ago | 
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In sum – what you need to know:– U Mobile has selected Huawei and ZTE to deploy Malaysia’s second 5G network, targeting 80% population coverage within a year– The enterprise-grade 5G network will support 5G-Advanced and network slicing from day one, enabling tailored services for industries like healthcare, transport and smart cities.
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Google is pioneering geothermal baseload power in Taiwan to support its regional data centers. Tencent Cloud is scaling up in Japan to meet soaring demand for low-latency services. Meanwhile, NVIDIA’s powerful new AI chips — now live in the U.S. — highlight the kind of compute capabilities that Asian markets are preparing to adopt. Google has signed Taiwan’s first-ever corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for geothermal energy with Baseload Capital.
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This week, three key developments underscore the growing political and economic tensions around energy consumption and emissions, in the age of AI. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the “Clean Cloud Act of 2025,” a federal proposal to amend the Clean Air Act and bring crypto miners and AI data centers under direct emissions oversight.
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In brief – why this matters– KDDI launches Japan’s first direct-to-cell satellite service, enabling SMS, location sharing, and emergency alerts via Starlink, with no app or hardware required — a critical step for disaster resilience and remote connectivity. – The service expands Japan’s land coverage from 60% to nearly 100%, overcoming the limits of mountainous terrain and islands — delivering connectivity to underserved areas with over 50 supported smartphone models.
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In brief – why this matters–Shanghai has become China’s first megacity with full 5G metro coverage across all 21 lines, enhancing real-time operations, predictive maintenance and smart urban transit. –Over 80% of Shanghai Metro is now upgraded to 5G-Advanced, supporting applications like 98% accurate robotic inspections and remote emergency response management. –With more than 83,000 5G base stations and 3.1 million IoT connections, Shanghai is leading China’s 5G expansion.
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1 week ago | 
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As AI workloads continue to grow, the power behind the processing is becoming the real bottleneck. From liquid cooling breakthroughs to massive market forecasts, these announcements show how thermal management and power efficiency are becoming foundational to AI infrastructure. Korean tech giant LG Electronics is making a major push into the AI data center space with advanced thermal management systems based on its HVAC expertise.
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1 week ago | 
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In brief – why this matters–Vodafone Idea says its delayed 5G rollout allows use of newer, cost-efficient technologies like Disaggregated RAN. –The company noted that 90% of its TDD radios are already 5G-ready–Vodafone Idea is expanding 5G services to Delhi, Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Patna in April 2025, following its initial launch in Mumbai.
