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Wednesday 17 September 2025

Taiwan boosts 6G drive with chip innovation, global partnerships

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has identified next-generation communications as the most formidable of he's administration's "five major trusted industries," placing the sector at the heart of the national innovation strategy.

Wednesday 17 September 2025

Aiming to become the next Google: Q&A with Taiwan Mobile president Jamie Lin

Taiwan's telecom industry has entered a new era of three-way competition following the mergers of Taiwan Mobile and Taiwan Star Telecom, and of Far EasTone (FET) and Asia Pacific Telecom, ending the fragmented market landscape. In an exclusive interview with DIGITIMES, Taiwan Mobile president Jamie Lin emphasized that with the core telecom market stabilized, the future development paths of the top three operators will diverge significantly, with the decisive factor being their new businesses.

Wednesday 17 September 2025

Ericsson teams up with local partners for 5G-Advanced and open API platform

Telecom giant Ericsson held its Ericsson Day mobile trends forum in Taiwan on September 16, which featured its Asia-Pacific management team, as well as Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel), the global network API standardization platform Aduna, and industry partners MediaTek and Intel. The forum centered on the themes of "Beyond 5G business model innovation" and "AI and mobile technology evolution," exploring future developments in mobile communication technologies and innovations in the Taiwan market.

Tuesday 16 September 2025

Compal and Thunder Tiger to co-develop BVLOS communications module for unmanned vehicles

Compal Electronics and Thunder Tiger have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop an integrated communications module for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) unmanned vehicle applications.

Monday 15 September 2025

Telcos prioritize profits over speed in 6G race

As 6G technology is anticipated to enter commercial operation by 2030, telecom companies worldwide face significant strategic decisions beyond technical innovation. The emerging standard requires balancing capital recovery with competitive positioning, while avoiding the pitfall of viewing 6G merely as a speed upgrade or technological showcase.

Thursday 11 September 2025

Apple reduces reliance on Broadcom with in-house N1 chip for iPhone 17

Apple has reached a new milestone in its self-developed chips. Following the A and M series processors, as well as the debut of the C1 modem chip on the iPhone 16e in early 2025, Apple has now introduced its proprietary N1 wireless networking chip across the entire iPhone 17 lineup, which supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and Thread smart home communication protocols. The introduction of the N1 means that Apple can further reduce dependence on external wireless chip suppliers such as Broadcom.

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Apple to unveil new products in annual event as 5G modem chip strategy evolves

Apple's much-anticipated annual event is scheduled for September 10 at 1 a.m. Taiwan time, where several new products, including the iPhone series, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro, are expected to be introduced. The upcoming iPhone lineup is expected to showcase significant design and system architecture changes for 2025, while other devices are likely to feature processor upgrades and enhanced functionalities.

Tuesday 9 September 2025

SpaceX to buy EchoStar spectrum licenses in US$17 billion deal

SpaceX has agreed to acquire EchoStar's AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses in a US$17 billion deal, combining cash and stock. The move is set to strengthen Starlink's Direct to Cell service, expand global mobile coverage, and position SpaceX as a key player in satellite-to-phone connectivity.

Wednesday 3 September 2025

Nokia presents NTN development plan targeting satellite communications

As 3GPP establishes Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) as a key focus in standard evolution, NTN has become the next critical battleground in the communications industry. Nokia recently unveiled its three-phase NTN development roadmap spanning LTE, 5G, and 6G, targeting the satellite communications market in a comprehensive campaign.

Monday 1 September 2025

Nokia pushes 5G-Advanced as gateway to 6G, spotlights AI's growing role in networks

As 5G continues to proliferate worldwide, major telecom equipment makers are accelerating efforts toward next-generation communications. Nokia has already begun 6G frequency band testing at its headquarters in Finland, laying the foundation for future networks.

Friday 29 August 2025

Nokia eyes defense market with backpack-style battlefield communication system

As global defense spending continues to rise, the military industry shows clear growth trends. Nokia is targeting the defense sector with tactical wireless network systems for battlefield communication.

Friday 29 August 2025

Qualcomm launches first IoT processor with integrated RFID, backed by Decathlon

Qualcomm announced the launch of its new Dragonwing Q-6690 processor on August 27, claiming it as the first enterprise-grade mobile processor in the world to feature fully integrated ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio-frequency identification (RFID) functionality. The chip features built-in 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless technologies, supporting proximity-based experiences and global connectivity.

Wednesday 27 August 2025

South Korean telecos tackle challenges from AI-6G integration

The era of 6G is approaching, with the integration of AI becoming a central focus. South Korea's telecommunications industry emphasizes the interdependence between AI and networks: without intelligent networks, large-scale AI services cannot exist. However, many practical challenges remain to be overcome in implementation.

Tuesday 26 August 2025

6G represents more than a 5G upgrade: kicking off global race for AI autonomous networks

With the rapid advancement of AI technology, the global telecommunications industry is entering a new phase of transformation. The development of 6G networks will not merely be an upgrade from 5G, but will focus on network innovation tailored to AI services.

Tuesday 26 August 2025

Gemtek enters India with mmWave FWA, mass shipment in 2026

Taiwan-based networking manufacturer Gemtek Technology announced on August 25, 2025, that it has begun shipments of its latest 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) fixed wireless access (FWA) products, which will be deployed by a major telecom operator in India. This marks another milestone in Gemtek's efforts to expand its presence in the global high-speed broadband market.

Friday 22 August 2025

As Microsoft doubles down on AI, Azure Space is relegated to the sidelines

As Microsoft intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence, several non-AI-related divisions have faced significant cuts — with the Azure Space satellite initiative reportedly among the latest casualties. While the tech giant confirmed that Azure Space has not been fully discontinued, several of its products have been retired or shifted in scope. The number of employees affected by these changes remains unclear.

Friday 15 August 2025

Taiwan gains competitive edge as China faces steep US tariffs

On July 31, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to adjust reciprocal tariff rates, setting the provisional tariff for Taiwan at 20%, effective from August 7, 2025. According to senior government officials in Taiwan, relief measures have been initiated, and affected businesses are urged to apply within the stipulated timeframe. For traditional industries, China faces tariffs exceeding 50% on related goods, which provides Taiwan with a competitive opportunity to gain market recognition.

Thursday 14 August 2025

Commentary: Trump's trillion-dollar shakedown and how tariff threats turned into investment windfalls

Following South Korea's shocking announcement to invest US$350 billion in the US, with 90% of the profits staying in the US, Nvidia and AMD reportedly have agreed to pay 15% of their chip sales revenue from China to the US government. This equally astonishing arrangement secures export licenses from the US government for Nvidia's H20 and AMD's MI308 chips shipping to China.

Friday 8 August 2025

Airoha projects strong 1H25 growth on European expansion and optical shipments

Airoha, MediaTek's chip subsidiary, reported strong growth for the first half of 2025 driven by networking infrastructure and AIoT. Second-quarter revenue rose 12.7% year-on-year to NT$5.522 billion. It plans optical communication expansions with 50G/400G PAM4 DSPs and grows Bluetooth audio and hearing assistance markets, targeting mass production by 2026.

Thursday 7 August 2025

User upgrades, merger effects drive Far EasTone's record-breaking 2Q25 results

Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) has posted impressive results for the second quarter of 2025, benefitting from steady user upgrades to 5G, merger synergies, and stable growth in its digital lifestyle and prepaid businesses. Consolidated revenue and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) all reached new record highs for the same period, while net income after tax marked a new 11-year high for the period. In addition, the company led its competitors in net income growth rate.

Wednesday 6 August 2025

RichWave turns to non-China markets amid sluggish Wi-Fi 7 growth

Radio frequency front-end chipmaker RichWave held its earnings call on August 1, 2025, and shared its outlook for the coming months. In the second quarter, RichWave posted a loss mainly due to the appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar and the slower-than-expected penetration of Wi-Fi 7. For the second half of the year, the sluggish performance in the Chinese market is the main reason Wi-Fi 7 adoption has fallen short of expectations.

Wednesday 6 August 2025

Transcom's entry into Taiwan's advanced military projects boosted by certification

Gallium arsenide (GaAs), gallium nitride (GaN), and Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) power amplifier (PA) specialist Transcom announced on July 31, 2025, that it has made a breakthrough in the critical field of defense communications. The company is also actively expanding into the commercial microwave market, demonstrating strong momentum through a dual-track development strategy.

Tuesday 5 August 2025

Sercomm Chair confident in robust 2H25 as production hits full capacity

Sercomm Corporation, a major Taiwanese networking equipment manufacturer, expressed optimism for the second half of 2025 during its earnings briefing on July 31, 2025, citing rising demand and a ramp-up of new products. Chairman James Wang projected that monthly revenue could surpass NT$5 billion (US$166 million) in the third quarter of 2025, with the fourth quarter of 2025 poised to reach even higher levels.

Monday 4 August 2025

Sercomm to raise prices following new 20% US tariff on Taiwan

Taiwanese networking equipment manufacturer Sercomm plans to pass the full impact of newly announced US tariffs onto its customers, following Washington's release of an updated reciprocal tariff framework that imposes a 20% tariff on goods imported from Taiwan.

Friday 1 August 2025

Ericsson in talks to invest in Intel's standalone network business

The Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson AB is in talks to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Intel's networking infrastructure business, according to people familiar with the matter.

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