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The Binary Holdings Forges Strategic Partnership with NES.TECH, a Leader in Hyper-Secured Infrastructure and DLT Solutions

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Bangkok, Thailand, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a strategic move heralding a new era in Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and cybersecurity, The Binary Holdings recently unveiled its partnership with NES.TECH. This alliance represents more than a mere merger of two tech powerhouses; it symbolises a convergence of visions dedicated to spearheading new solutions in blockchain technology and hyper-secure digital infrastructure. This endeavour holds the potential to reshape the dynamics of business and consumer interactions in the digital and decentralised landscape.

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  • Strategic Alliance: The Binary Holdings (TBH) joins forces with NES.TECH, marking a significant leap in blockchain technology, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure innovation.
  • Bangkok, Thailand, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a strategic move heralding a new era in Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and cybersecurity, The Binary Holdings recently unveiled its partnership with NES.TECH.
  • Manit Parikh, CEO of The Binary Holdings said, "We are thrilled to welcome NES.TECH to the TBH family.
  • The union of TBH and NES.TECH is a strategic response to the growing demand for secure, scalable, and efficient digital solutions.

AST SpaceMobile's Abel Avellan Appointed Commissioner to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, today announced the appointment of its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Abel Avellan, as a Commissioner to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.

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  • AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, today announced the appointment of its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Abel Avellan, as a Commissioner to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
  • Under Avellan’s leadership, AST SpaceMobile has been at the forefront of technological innovation in developing the groundbreaking space-based cellular broadband network that is intended to offer direct broadband access to everyday smartphones.
  • “Being appointed to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission is a privilege and an honor.
  • The ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development's mission for 2030 is centered on leveraging broadband technology to catalyze global progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

AST SpaceMobile Secures Strategic Investment From AT&T, Google and Vodafone

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, today announced strategic investment from AT&T, Google and Vodafone and aggregate new financing of up to $206.5 million in gross proceeds.

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  • AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, today announced strategic investment from AT&T, Google and Vodafone and aggregate new financing of up to $206.5 million in gross proceeds.
  • AST SpaceMobile currently operates the largest-ever commercial communications array in low Earth orbit, the BlueWalker 3 satellite.
  • Abel Avellan, Chairman and CEO of AST SpaceMobile, said, “Our vision at AST SpaceMobile has always been to chart a course of collaborative innovation and integration with the world's leading wireless companies, which is why we are so thrilled to be welcoming this new strategic investment from AT&T, Google and Vodafone.
  • In addition to the strategic investment, the new investors expanded their strategic and commercial ties to support the buildout of the SpaceMobile network, including:
    Vodafone and AT&T have placed purchase orders for network equipment from AST SpaceMobile to support planned commercial service, for an undisclosed amount
    Google and AST SpaceMobile agreed to collaborate on product development, testing and implementation plans for SpaceMobile network connectivity on Android and related devices
    UBS Investment Bank, Barclays and Quilty Space acted as financial advisers to AST SpaceMobile on the strategic investment, with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP serving as legal counsel.

AST SpaceMobile Achieves Space-Based 5G Cellular Broadband Connectivity From Everyday Smartphones, Another Historic World First

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Fifth-generation or 5G mobile networking is the fastest, most efficient, highest-throughput, lowest-latency, and flexible wireless standard ever released by the 3GPP consortium.

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  • Fifth-generation or 5G mobile networking is the fastest, most efficient, highest-throughput, lowest-latency, and flexible wireless standard ever released by the 3GPP consortium.
  • These historic accomplishments follow AST SpaceMobile’s April announcement that the company had completed the first-ever space-based voice calls using everyday unmodified smartphones.
  • The company’s comprehensive testing program with its partners has continued since June, including additional voice calls, 4G video calls and now 5G cellular broadband connections.
  • "Making the first successful 5G cellular broadband connections from space directly to mobile phones is yet another significant advancement in telecommunications AST SpaceMobile has pioneered.

Indonesia Telecoms Industry Report 2023-2030 - FTTH Investments Drive Strong Growth in Consumer Fixed Broadband Services - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

The Indonesia Telecommunications Industry Report, 2023-2030 includes an overview of the Indonesian market dynamics, market sizing, market forecasts, analysis, insights and key trends.

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  • The Indonesia Telecommunications Industry Report, 2023-2030 includes an overview of the Indonesian market dynamics, market sizing, market forecasts, analysis, insights and key trends.
  • Strong economic fundamentals underpin the overall market, positioning Indonesia as one of the fastest-growing telecom markets globally.
  • Broadband Subscribers - FTTH Push:
    The analyst expects sustained broadband subscriber growth driven by household expansion and improved connectivity for previously underserved premises through FTTH services.
  • Explore the Indonesia Telecoms Industry Report to gain in-depth insights into the market trends, investment opportunities, and the transformative impact of technology on the telecommunications sector in Indonesia.

mediasmart and Agency Reporter's ConnectedTV Asia Symposium Ignites Indonesia's Digital Revolution

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

The inaugural ConnectedTV Asia Symposium in Indonesia, brought to you by mediasmart in association with Agency Reporter, marked the region's first-ever event focusing on CTV.

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  • The inaugural ConnectedTV Asia Symposium in Indonesia, brought to you by mediasmart in association with Agency Reporter, marked the region's first-ever event focusing on CTV.
  • Following a successful run in India, this edition introduced the Indonesian market to the world of ConnectedTV.
  • Nikhil Kumar, Vice President IN SEA & ME at mediasmart, an Affle company, highlighted the evolutionary trajectory of ConnectedTV and discussed the worldwide landscape, with a specific focus on Asia.
  • The ConnectedTV Asia Symposium is a collaborative and neutral platform for industry leaders and experts.

Intelsat and Lintasarta Expand Coverage in Indonesia

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Nearly 400 sites, across Central and Western Indonesia including Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara have received broadband connectivity with Intelsat’s help using cellular backhaul.

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  • Nearly 400 sites, across Central and Western Indonesia including Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara have received broadband connectivity with Intelsat’s help using cellular backhaul.
  • Pairing Intelsat satellites in a hybrid network solution proves to be the best real-world solution to provide countrywide coverage for different population densities,” said Gaurav Kharod, regional vice president of Intelsat, Asia Pacific.
  • The partnership has always allowed us to quickly deploy and expand network coverage wherever it’s needed in Indonesia.
  • Tens of thousands of households will receive first-ever connectivity and benefit from digital connectivity,” said Zulfi Hadi, Marketing & Solution director, Lintasarta.

AST SpaceMobile Confirms 4G Capabilities to Everyday Smartphones Directly From Space

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Space-based cellular communications at 4G speeds using unmodified smartphones is another world first telecommunications achievement by AST SpaceMobile.

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  • Space-based cellular communications at 4G speeds using unmodified smartphones is another world first telecommunications achievement by AST SpaceMobile.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230621154227/en/
    Engineers conducted download speed tests in Hawaii during June using multiple everyday, off-the-shelf smartphones.
  • On April 25, AST SpaceMobile announced it had completed the first-ever space-based voice calls using everyday unmodified smartphones.
  • Vodafone, Rakuten, American Tower, Samsung NEXT and Bell Canada are also investors in AST SpaceMobile.

AST SpaceMobile Makes History in Cellular Connectivity, Completing the First-Ever Space-Based Voice Call Using Everyday Unmodified Smartphones

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard mobile phones, today announced the successful completion of the first-ever two-way voice calls, directly to everyday unmodified smartphones using the BlueWalker 3 (“BW3”) satellite.

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  • AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard mobile phones, today announced the successful completion of the first-ever two-way voice calls, directly to everyday unmodified smartphones using the BlueWalker 3 (“BW3”) satellite.
  • The first voice call was made from the Midland, Texas area to Rakuten in Japan over AT&T spectrum using a Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone.
  • Engineers from Vodafone, Rakuten and AT&T participated in the preparation and testing of the first voice calls with BW3.
  • AST SpaceMobile has over 2,600 patent and patent-pending claims for its technology and built state-of-the-art facilities in Midland, Texas that collectively span 185,000 square feet.

Indosat and Tech Mahindra Launched Center of Excellence (CoE) Lab Powered by Google Cloud in Jakarta to Accelerate Nation’s Digital Transformation

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) and Tech Mahindra launched Google Cloud Smart Analytics and Center of Excellence (CoE) lab, powered by Google Cloud, to accelerate nation’s digital transformation.

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  • Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) and Tech Mahindra launched Google Cloud Smart Analytics and Center of Excellence (CoE) lab, powered by Google Cloud, to accelerate nation’s digital transformation.
  • The CoE will also focus on meeting the business requirements of Southeast Asia’s telecommunications and enterprise market.
  • Vikram Sinha, President Director and CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, said: “We at Indosat value ourselves as the main collaborator in accelerating the nation’s digital transformation.
  • This will enable customers to accelerate their data cloud journeys as they transition to a digital-first future.