Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 21, 2024
A long-term investor in Veon has publicly criticised the operator’s board of directors for underperformance, calling for immediate action to improve the company’s fortunes.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Government-owned telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) showcases Automatic Customer Acquisition and SIM Vending Machine at India Mobile Congress
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Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The Intelsat 33e geostationary high-throughput satellite (HTS) covering Europe, Africa, the Middle East and parts of the Asia-Pacific experienced a permanent power failure on Saturday and has since broken up.
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 18, 2024
News The latest clash revolves around whether the government should auction off satellite spectrum or simply allocate it arbitrarily Recent months have seen tensions flare between Elon Musk and Indian telecoms moguls Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Bharti Mittal continue, with the trio clashing over the nation’s satellite spectrum policy. Back in 2021, India’s Department of Telecoms (DoT) announced that it was considering auctioning spectrum for satellite broadband players , going against the industry s
Telecoms Tech News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
In its annual Digital Defense Report, Microsoft has sounded the alarm on the escalating number of cyberattacks amid geopolitical tensions. The report highlights that Microsoft’s customers have faced a staggering 600 million attacks daily from cybercriminals and nation-states. The report, covering trends from July 2023 to June 2024, highlights the persistent role of cyber operations.
Light Reading
OCTOBER 21, 2024
T-Mobile owns county-sized mmWave spectrum licenses in many big US cities. But the company is now giving back some of that spectrum to the FCC while retaining only the small chunks that cover downtown areas.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Satellite communications company Viasat has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in India for the first time.
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Telecoms Tech News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The EU’s Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive comes into force today, ushering in sweeping changes that will impact a broad spectrum of critical infrastructure organisations across various sectors. Unlike more specialised regulations, NIS2 applies to a wide array of entities, aiming to enhance cyber resilience throughout the EU. Andrea Carcano, Co-founder and Chief Product.
Light Reading
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Verizon will pay $1 billion for some UScellular spectrum, a transaction that helps to shine a light on the value of similar spectrum held by EchoStar's Dish Network.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 18, 2024
E& Group has announced a strategic partnership with AWS to enhance digital infrastructure in the UAE, focusing on cloud services, AI, and upskilling initiatives to drive economic growth.
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Two UAE-headquartered companies, artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer nybl and Space42, which describes itself as an AI-powered spacetech company with a global reach, have unveiled what they call a first-of-its-kind satellite-enabled AI solution for oil and gas companies that, they say, will optimise oil wells’ efficiency and productivity.
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 18, 2024
News The job cuts are wider restructuring to cut up to 14,000 roles by 2026 Nokia has laid off nearly 2,000 employees in China, about 20% of its workforce in the country, with plans to cut an additional 350 jobs in Europe, according to a Reuters report citing two sources familiar with the matter. Speaking to Reuters, a Nokia spokesperson confirmed that discussions are underway regarding the European layoffs but declined to comment on the situation in China.
Telecoms Tech News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Intelsat has announced that its 33e satellite has experienced a catastrophic power failure while in geostationary orbit. The incident – which occurred on 19 October – has left customers across Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia Pacific without service. Intelsat is currently collaborating with Boeing, the satellite’s manufacturer, to investigate the anomaly.
Light Reading
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Paradise Mobile launched 5G services in Bermuda in December, and the company's CEO, Sam Tabbara, says its open RAN technology is working well. He also discusses AI, network APIs and more.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Aprecomm and Synnefo announce partnership to provide ISPs and Multi-System Operators with a unified AI-powered Cloud super-stack solution that enhances customer experience and streamlines operations.
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Service provider e& UAE and leading technology company Huawei have announced a strategic collaboration focused on what they describe as revolutionising voice network innovation through convergence and voice over new radio (VoNR).
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 18, 2024
News Vantage Towers owns and operates around 8,300 towers across the country Vantage Towers is considering the sale of its Spanish assets, according to a Bloomberg article published today, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the article, the company is working with Morgan Stanley to assess the interest of potential buyers. If successful, the TowerCo’s Spanish infrastructure assets could fetch around €1 billion at sale, although discussions are still at a very early stage,
Telecoms Tech News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Beijing has once again dismissed claims by the US and Microsoft earlier this year regarding Chinese hackers’ involvement in a high-profile cyberattack known as Volt Typhoon. In a report on Monday, China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center labelled the claims a “political farce” orchestrated by Washington. The agency stated that over 50 cybersecurity experts.
Broadband Breakfast
OCTOBER 17, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2024 – With millions of Americans still struggling to afford internet access, a new report sheds light on how future broadband affordability programs could better target those in need. Broadband Affordability: What Should Change? Executive Summary: The Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, enrolled more Americans than any previous broadband affordability program in the United States.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 19, 2024
EllaLink and SPLANG are extending the EllaLink subsea cable to French Guiana with the Lum@link system, providing low-latency, high-capacity connectivity.
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Kenyan and Ethiopian service provider Safaricom has extended its M-Pesa Global service – which enables M-Pesa registered customers to send and receive money globally – to Ethiopia, allowing customers make mobile money transactions from Kenya to Ethiopia.
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 16, 2024
News Kia’s new Connect 2.0 platform will leverage Airtel’s IoT technology and its extensive network across the country This week, a new partnership between Kia India and Airtel Business will see the car manufacturer begin embedding Airtel’s IoT tech within their connected vehicles Kia’s vehicles – both with traditional internal combustion engines and electric motors – will be embedded with Airtel eSIMs, allowing the vehicles to connect to Airtel’s mobile network, as well as to the operator’s ‘Ai
Light Reading
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Q Link CEO Issad Asad admitted to personally receiving 'approximately $15 million from Q Link as a result of the fraud,' according to the US attorney's office for the Southern District of Florida.
MHO
OCTOBER 21, 2024
One of the most common misconceptions about fixed wireless internet is that bad weather, such as heavy rain or snow, can disrupt service. This myth was rooted in the early days of wireless technology when weather conditions did have a more significant impact on performance. However, modern fixed wireless networks have evolved dramatically, incorporating advanced technology that ensures reliable, high-quality performance even in challenging weather.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Qualcomm announced on Thursday its collaboration with Indian original design manufacturers (ODMs), including VVDN, Tessolve, Teksun, and Innominds, to accelerate
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Ericsson announced on Tuesday it has completed an automated upgrade of Vodafone Oman’s core network applications and cloud infrastructure, which will enable the telco to deploy standalone (SA) 5G services.
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Press Release Aprecomm ( www.aprecomm.ai ), the intuitive network and customer experience platform provider, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Synnefo ( www.synnefoims.com ), an OSS, BSS, IMS, SMS supplier to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Multi-System Operators (MSOs) in India and across the globe. The move combines both companies’ market-leading solutions, enabling Synnefo to offer a customer experience ‘ super-stack’ that brings
Telecom Ramblings
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The western Caribbean could be getting some new subsea fiber infrastructure soon. Sparkle has joined Gold Data and Liberty Networks to construct and commercialize the MANTA regional system.
RCR Wireless
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Where is Private Wireless or Private 5G today? Let’s take a closer look at the current state of this new segment. Look at some of what is working, what is not, the risks, challenges and the growth opportunities. There is quite a bit of growth potential if it stays focused. There are a growing number […] The post Kagan: How Private 5G Wireless is doing today and what’s coming next appeared first on RCR Wireless News.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Reliance Jio users enjoy the most consistent internet experience in India, as the country’s largest operator retains the “Consistent Quality”
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Tech vendor Ericsson and service provider e& United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced the successful implementation of low latency, low loss, scalable throughput (L4S), a time-critical communication technology, in a 5G commercial network for the first time in the Middle East and Africa.
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Interview At ConnectedBritiain this year, we spoke to Paul Elsome, Sales Director at Ciena to discuss the importance of open access and infrastructure sharing. Paul shares his thoughts on its impact on UK competition, his advice on how to start a successful Open Access journey, and much more. Watch the full interview here!
Light Reading
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Adtran, Calix, Ciena, DZS and Nokia are among the first companies to self-certify that their equipment meets 'Build America, Buy America' manufacturing requirements for the BEAD program.
RCR Wireless
OCTOBER 21, 2024
As UScellular proceeds with a proposed $4.4 billion acquisition of its wireless operations by T-Mobile US—which would essentially turn the mobile network operator into an infrastructure company—the last of the large regional MNOs has struck a deal to sell some of its remaining spectrum assets to Verizon for a billion dollars. UScellular said that it […] The post UScellular to sell spectrum to Verizon for $1 billion appeared first on RCR Wireless News.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel has reiterated its commitment to satellite communication (satcom) services to connect remote and underserved areas
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Africa-focused e-commerce platform Jumia Technologies has announced plans to exit the South African and Tunisian markets at the end of this year to concentrate on markets with stronger growth potential.
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Contributed Article By Angel Dobardziev , Senior Director, European Consulting at IDC and Chris Barnard , Vice President, European Telecoms and Infrastructure, at IDC Telcos in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) are coming under increasing investor pressure to deliver stronger growth. The average year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth rate among the “Big 5” European telcos — BT, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, and Vodafone — in 2023 and the first half of 2024 was 0% and 1%,
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