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and provide a vital drive in the global models including Flight Information proud to be collaborating with Frequentis
migration to SWIM. Traditionally, ANSPs Exchange Model (FIXM) and Aeronautical to fully utilize the capabilities of the CRV
have invested in on-site deployment but Information Exchange Model (AIXM). The network and jointly develop the first private
with this new private cloud infrastructure services are hosted on a highavailability cloud-based SWIM platform with IWXXM
they are offered an alternative solution by private platform in a fully managed and Translation and Exchange Services for
being able to procure SWIM as a service controlled environment which connects the aviation industry. It is evident that the
and move from a CAPEX to OPEX model.” to CRV network infrastructure with the industry needs cost-effective, secure and
PCCW Global has launched its IWXXM approval of the ICAO and CRV Operation innovative solutions to enhance operations
Translation and Exchange services as the Group (CRV-OG). Mr. Raymond Luk, Vice and services. PCCW Global is ready to meet
first in a series of modules that will include President of Global Presales, Strategic these demands by providing a growing
a variety of aviation-specific services and Account Management and Technology suite of aviation-specific solutions for
based on the ICAO standardized exchange Engagement, PCCW Global, said, “We are ICAO member states.”

Viu Announces the Extension of Viu Pitching Forum to Thailand

Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT Viu Pitching Forum, Viu provides a global receive 100,000 Thai Baht as a prize. Mr.
video streaming service, announced platform to support local Thai storytellers Chalermchatri Yukol, Program Director
the expansion of Viu Pitching Forum to in creating premium content. Participants of Viu Thailand, said, “Viu Original series
Thailand. Viu Pitching Forum empowers can send a one-page synopsis of their produced by Viu Thailand have been
and facilitates creative development in film/series idea for consideration. Top Thai some of the most popular content among
major markets across the region. The award winning directors from the Thai Film Viu-ers in the past year. We are proud to
winner will see his or her story brought Director Association, including Chayanop provide a platform to elevate local Thai
to life as a Viu Original production, aired Boonprakob (Friend Zone), Nattawut talent and showcase their works as a Viu
across 16 markets globally. First launched Poonpiriya (One for the Road, Bad Genius), Original production across 16 markets.
by Viu in Indonesia in 2016 and expanded Rutaiwan Wongsirasawad (Wai Onlawon 4: The Viu Pitching Forum has been wildly
to Malaysia in 2020, Viu Pitching Forum Tum + Oh Return, In Family We Trust), and successful in Indonesia and Malaysia and
is an innovative program which aims to Tanwarin Sukkhapisit (Pump Namman, we are excited to expand the program to
equip, facilitate and create opportunities Don’t Sleep My Hero) will select a winner Thailand.”
for scriptwriter to hone one’s craft and from 10 to 15 finalists. The pitching will
further develop the story. Through the begin on April 28, 2021 and the winner will

Nepal Struggles with Increased Demand For
Internet Due To Covid 19

SpeedChecker, the mobile crowdsourcing company
released a new report on the performance of mobile
networks in Nepal. This report is part of an ongoing
commitment from SpeedChecker to benchmark true user
experience. The SpeedChecker report has been compiled
using data from 98,191 mobile devices performing
186,007 tests in April 2021. 4G coverage is now available
in all 77 districts in Nepal after Nepal Telecom launched
the VoLTE (Voice over LTE) service on 17th May 2021
(World Telecommunication and Information Society Day).
The full report also shows that the latency is very poor
with latency times very much in excess of 100ms. Smart
Telecom’s low value is based on a small sample size.

The following table shows average download and upload speeds
per MNO. The measurements were done across the whole
country and across the whole spectrum of available Radio Access
Technologies (3G, 4G, 5G if available).

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