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GSMA: Mobile internet remains inaccessible for 3.45B people

Telecoms Tech News

billion people – still lacks access to mobile internet, according to the GSMA. The organisation’s latest ‘State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2024’ report highlights that, while mobile internet adoption continues to grow annually, the pace has significantly slowed. Last year saw 160 million new users.

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Sparkle Signs an Agreement with Nexim for the Provision of Global Internet Connectivity

Total Telecom

In addition to media services, Nexim provides on-demand broadcast and AV contribution services for international clients, as well as global connectivity solutions. The two operators thus strengthen their collaboration which also includes other synergies in the field of international connectivity.

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UK govt looks to satellite to solve rural connectivity woes 

Total Telecom

As such, these islands are often left to languish with little or poor-quality connectivity. The first of these projects takes place on Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland. Here, a £1 million project will test similar hybrid networks to provide faster and more reliable internet. Get discounted tickets here!

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Freedom Fibre and Zen Internet ink network sharing deal 

Total Telecom

News The partnership will expand connectivity options for businesses in the North-West and West Midlands Freedom Fibre has teamed up with Zen Internet to deliver full-fibre ethernet to thousands of businesses across the North-West and West Midlands. The partnership also reflects a commitment to sustainability and customer care.

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Connected Britain Awards 2024 Shortlist

Total Telecom

Total Telcom is delighted to announce the shortlisted entrants to this year’s Connected Britain Awards ! The competition’s winners will be announcd at the Connected Britain Awards ceremony, taking place on Day 1, Wednesday 11th September, on the Keynote Stage at 6.20pm – 7pm. Get your tickets today!

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Connectivity black out: an unfortunate ‘common tactic’

Developing Telecoms

Internet shutdowns are described as a “common tactic” used by government to supress dissent, according to the World Economic Forum. This is increasingly an unacceptable reality given that connectivity is now so ingrained in the majority of economies that any such disruption can have a massive impact to GDP and society as a whole.

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Sparkle Opens an IP Node in Genoa for Internet Connectivity Between Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia

Total Telecom

Rome, 26 November 2024 Sparkle , the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, announces the opening of an IP node in Genoa to meet the growing demand for internet transit driven by new technologies, multimedia platforms, and cloud-based services requiring highly efficient internet connectivity.

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