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Tuesday 29 July 2025

Taiwan Mobile closes gap with market leader through aggressive expansion

Taiwan Mobile president and CEO Jamie Lin shared insights on his sixth year as CEO on Facebook on July 25, 2024. In it, he noted that since taking on the role of CEO in 2019, company revenue has grown by NT$81 billion (US$2.75 billion) to NT$199.3 billion, almost equivalent to the annual revenue of competitor Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET). Today, Taiwan Mobile's overall scale is approaching the NT$200 billion mark, closing in on leader Chunghwa Telecom's NT$229.97 billion annual revenue in 2024. Under Lin's leadership, Taiwan Mobile has successfully moved from the minor league to the majors.

Friday 25 July 2025

Ezconn hits 12-year revenue high despite FX losses

Global AI momentum and continued US infrastructure development have paved the path for optical communications company EZconn, which has received strong order demand from US clients in 2025. Cumulative consolidated revenue for the first half of the year reached a 12-year high, with annual growth of 121%. However, due to the strong appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar in the second quarter, EZconn faced exchange losses from non-operating income, likely causing the overall second quarter profit to fall below the first quarter. The exchange rate impact is expected to ease in the second half. With new projects shipping, EZconn expects stronger operations.

Monday 21 July 2025

Taiwan concrete maker Goldsun rides chip factory boom with earthquake-resistant materials

TSMC's rapid facility expansion is driving demand beyond equipment suppliers to construction materials providers. Goldsun Building Materials, Taiwan's largest concrete manufacturer, expects technology factory construction to sustain elevated demand for two to three years as geopolitical tensions prompt global tech companies to establish operations on the island.

Saturday 19 July 2025

CHT adds another submarine cable with SJC2 officially launched

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) continues to advance its Asia-Pacific broadband network layout. Following the announcement on July 16, 2025, of its investment in the AUG East new submarine cable in Asia, CHT announced on July 18 that the Southeast Asia-Japan Cable 2 (SJC2), which was invested in and constructed in 2018, was officially completed and put into operation on the same day.

Saturday 19 July 2025

Ecosystem collaboration is key to 5G monetization

As the global 5G user base continues to rise, the industry's focus is shifting from early traffic dividends and user scale competition to a new game centered on resource allocation and service differentiation. Ericsson believes that the 5G era has evolved from mere technological upgrades into a complex strategic battle involving investment cycles, resource allocation, and value realization.

Friday 18 July 2025

FWA has huge growth potential in Taiwan

Fixed wireless access (FWA) is only playing second fiddle to fiber in Taiwan's broadband market. Despite that, FWA is far from being just an optional technology, as it offers huge growth potential.

Friday 18 July 2025

Chunghwa Telecom targets AI cloud network needs with new submarine cable

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Taiwan's largest integrated telecommunications operator, announced last month it would invest more than NT$2.4 billion (approx. US$81.6 million) in the new Asia United Gateway (AUG) East submarine cable system. On July 16, CHT participated in the signing ceremony for the new AUG East cable in Singapore, where it shared construction details for the new cable.

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.

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