OOKLA’S APAC TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY SUMMIT SERVES AS VALUABLE PLATFORM FOR POLICYMAKERS

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Ookla, an internationally recognised leader in network measurement and connectivity intelligence, concluded its first Telecommunications Regulatory Summit for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region by bringing over 40 regulatory representatives from more than 10 countries.

Held last week in Kuala Lumpur, the event served as a valuable platform for policymakers to share best practices in regulatory planning and oversight, as well as how they are leveraging Ookla’s connectivity insights to help address the digital divide via broadband network improvements in their respective markets.

“This summit underscores Ookla's dedication to helping different countries close the digital divide. We are committed to working with regulators to create a more connected and digitally inclusive community,” said Ookla President and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Bye in a statement.

Meanwhile, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Sam Majid said: “It is important to make informed decisions, drive tangible improvements, and revolutionise our approach to strengthen internet connectivity in the country.

“Crowdsourced data has become critical for us to understand where the demand for connectivity is, where we need to improve, and where we need to deploy. These insights help us manage regulatory policy to address the digital divide, support consumer protections and increase competition within the market.”

From effective spectrum management to increasing the availability of broadband through fixed wireless access (FWA), representatives from regulatory bodies throughout the region shared how they are closing the digital divide, supporting consumer protection, and increasing competition within their markets.

Central to most of these efforts is a clear understanding of existing network performance, quality and availability, and how Ookla’s crowdsourced network insights assist regulators in evaluating and improving connectivity.

By bringing together regulators from across the region, the summit aimed to facilitate a collaborative exchange of ideas focused on leveraging network intelligence to help improve connected experiences for all.

Ookla is part of Ziff Davis, a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech.

-- BERNAMA