MTN points to Nigeria and Sudan for loss
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 19, 2024
MTN Group saw a ZAR9 billion (US$506 million) loss and blamed the ongoing battle against currency devaluation in Nigeria and grappling with the civil war in Sudan.
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UK tech minister calls on telcos to limit use of telegraph poles
Total Telecom
AUGUST 19, 2024
News The new Labour government has told telcos they must be more mindful of community concerns when deploying infrastructure or else laws may be changed to protect the public interest The UK technology minister Chris Bryant has penned an open letter to the UK’s network operators reiterating the government’s commitment to nationwide gigabit-capable broadband but encouraging operators to avoid deploying poles wherever possible.
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Zambia completes US$14m ground station for first satellite
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 19, 2024
Zambia has completed the construction of a ground receiving station which it says will pave the way for the launch of the country's long-awaited first satellite.
Reliance Jio Launches New Rs 198 Prepaid Plan
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 19, 2024
Reliance Jio's Rs 198 prepaid plan comes with 14 days of service validity. This plan has unlimited voice calling.
Nokia bags TIM Brasil contract to spread out 5G
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 19, 2024
Nokia announced it secured a contract from TIM Brasil to expand the operator’s 5G network across 15 Brazilian states in January 2025, a move that will deliver high-speed connectivity to a wider population and enable enterprises to tap into digital services.
Lichfield tops UK broadband speed rankings
Total Telecom
AUGUST 19, 2024
News In a new study by UK broadband comparison site Broadband Genie, the city of Lichfield in Staffordshire has been crowned the UK’s fastest for broadband in 2024. Canterbury, Kent, remains the slowest for the second year running For the study, Broadband Genie conducted 149,187 home speed tests in cities across the country over a 12-month period.
AIS, Maxis and Telkomsel to offer SingTel’s GPUaaS to meet AI demand
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 19, 2024
Singtel and Bridge Alliance said on Monday they will extend SingTel’s GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) offerings to enterprises across Southeast Asia via alliance member operators, starting with Thailand’s AIS, Malaysia’s Maxis and Indonesia’s Telkomsel.
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Liquid and Globalstar partner for MEA 5G connectivity solutions
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 19, 2024
African technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with US connectivity innovator Globalstar to deliver advanced 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf.
SK Telecom and Nokia introduce fibre environment sensing
Telecoms Tech News
AUGUST 19, 2024
SK Telecom and Nokia are joining forces to implement fibre sensing technology, an innovative approach to detecting environmental changes that could affect optical cables in fixed networks. This collaboration aims to enhance network safety and prevent potential damage by monitoring earthquakes, climate changes, and construction-related issues near fixed networks.
BSNL gets closer to offering India 4G
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 19, 2024
India’s state-owned operator BSNL plans to launch 4G services in the country this October, according to local news reports. This follows what seem to be encouraging trial results.
UK launches ‘Tyche’ satellite to bolster military intelligence
Telecoms Tech News
AUGUST 19, 2024
The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully launched its first wholly-owned satellite, ‘Tyche’, designed to provide crucial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The satellite will be the bedrock of a planned constellation of similar spacecraft, bolstering the UK’s space-based defence capabilities by 2031.
North Korea moves to stabilise its e-payments network
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 19, 2024
North Korea’s Pyongyang Information Technology Bureau is reportedly conducting inspections of the country’s electronic payments network to update equipment and stabilize operations in a drive to boost confidence in the country's transition to digital finance.
15,000 customers now connected to LilaConnect’s lightning-fast gigabit full fibre network
Total Telecom
AUGUST 19, 2024
Retail ISP and specialist broadband provider, LilaConnect has announced it has surpassed 15,000 connected customers. The milestone is another step forward in its vision, and commitment, to providing UK homes and businesses with best-in-class full fibre internet connectivity. This is in line with the UK government’s target to have full-fibre technology available nationwide by 2030.
Bayanat-Yahsat partnership launches SAR satellite for UAE
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 19, 2024
Bayanat, a provider of AI-powered geospatial solutions, and Yahsat, the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, have announced the successful launch of their first low Earth orbit (LEO) synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite. It went into orbit at the end of last week.
Spark NZ Upgrades IMS Infrastructure for Improved Service
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 19, 2024
Spark NZ has deployed Ericsson's IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) on the Red Hat OpenStack Platform, marking a significant upgrade in New Zealand's telecom infrastructure.
Mobile Device Management – Create a Secure and Agile Mobile Ecosystem
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 19, 2024
Webinar: Google and Enghouse Present Mobile Device Management – Create a Secure and Agile Mobile Ecosystem
Homeplus to Bring 25G PON Fiber Services to Taiwan
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 19, 2024
Broadband internet service provider Homeplus is set to launch Taiwan’s first 25G PON (Passive Optical Network) fiber service, offering internet
The Divide: How Tarana and Choice Broadband are connecting Navajo Nation
Light Reading
AUGUST 19, 2024
This week: Tarana CEO Basil Alwan, and Choice Broadband General Manager Velena Tsosie, discuss their partnership to deliver next-generation fixed wireless access for the Navajo Nation in Tohatchi, New Mexico.
One Albania Strengthens Mobile Network, Prepares for 5G Rollout
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 19, 2024
One Albania enhances its network infrastructure to handle an increase in data traffic this summer, expanding coverage, preparing for 5G, and upgrading its fixed network to ensure high service standards for both local and international customers.
More cable ops gain access to mobile device protection and trade-in programs
Light Reading
AUGUST 19, 2024
Reach has struck a new partnership with Asurion to provide partners with device protection and trade-in programs. The benefits of the agreement extend to Reach's partnership with the National Content & Technology Cooperative.
Globe Partners with Red Hat to Transform IT Infrastructure
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 19, 2024
Globe has teamed up with Red Hat to modernize its IT infrastructure using Red Hat Open Innovation Labs and Red Hat OpenShift. The collaboration aims to boost agility, scalability, and operational efficiency while improving the customer experience.
Why a judge has blocked the Disney-Fox-WBD sports streaming JV
Light Reading
AUGUST 19, 2024
In a victory for Fubo, a New York district judge said Venu Sports, a sports streaming JV of Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery, 'would substantially lessen competition and restrain trade.
TIM Inks Partnership to Expand 5G Coverage in Brazil in 2025
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 19, 2024
TIM Brasil partners with Nokia to expand its 5G network across 15 Brazilian states from January 2025, enhancing connectivity, boosting digitalization, and driving economic growth.
DoT releases national V2X plan
RCR Wireless
AUGUST 19, 2024
$60 million in recent grants will support V2X deployments in Utah, Arizona and Texas The U.S. Department of Transportation has officially released a national V2X plan for vehicle-to-everything communications and infrastructure, which envisions nationwide deployment of wireless technology in the 5.895-5.925 GHz band by 2036. “Deployments utilizing V2X technologies have already demonstrated the safety benefits […] The post DoT releases national V2X plan appeared first on RCR Wireless N
Edged Breaks Ground on New Data Center in Mesa, Arizona
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 19, 2024
Edged Energy has started building a new data center in Phoenix, Arizona, designed for high-density AI workloads and equipped with advanced waterless cooling technology.
Many people underestimate how many connected devices they use
telecoms.com
AUGUST 19, 2024
A report by Mobile UK states that the average person uses 14 connected devices, but 80% believed they used less than ten and 40% believed they used between one and four.
Singtel Partners Bridge Alliance to offer GPU-as-a-Service in Southeast Asia
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 19, 2024
Singtel and Bridge Alliance, a mobile alliance of 34 operators worldwide, announced a strategic partnership that will bring Singtel‘s GPU-as-a-Service
ZTE's carrier sales slump 9% in H1
Light Reading
AUGUST 19, 2024
Demand for enterprise server and storage soared, but ZTE incurred heavy costs and saw carrier sales slump in H1.
M1 to Enhance 5G Standalone Network with AI-Powered Solution
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 19, 2024
M1, a Mobile Network Operator in Singapore, has partnered with Ericsson to deploy the AI-powered transport automation controller for combined IP and microwave networks.
Four Telcos Bid for Malaysia’s Second 5G Network Deployment
VoIP Review
AUGUST 19, 2024
Four Malaysian telecommunications operators have entered bids for the nation’s second 5G network, according to local media reports. The Malaysian government confirmed that the tender closed on July 31, 2024. This follows the issuance of the application information package by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for the second 5G infrastructure.
Reliance Jio Four Data Boosters Available Right Now
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 19, 2024
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has four data boosters in its portfolio right now.
Louisiana Accepting Applications for BEAD Grants
Broadband Breakfast
AUGUST 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, August 19, 2024 – Louisiana has started accepting applications for projects under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, the state announced on Monday. “We’re really thrilled that the program has officially launched,” Veneeth Iyengar , the state’s broadband director, said at a press conference with Louisiana Gov.
BSNL Deploys 1500+ 4G Sites in UP East
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 19, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has deployed more than 1500 sites of 4G in UP (Uttar Pradesh) East circle.
Four Malaysian telcos submit bids to build second 5G network
RCR Wireless
AUGUST 19, 2024
Local carriers are currently offering 5G services via state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) Four Malaysian operators have submitted bids to build the country’s second 5G network, local press reported. The Malaysian government confirmed that the tender process ended on July 31, 2024, a month after the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) issued […] The post Four Malaysian telcos submit bids to build second 5G network appeared first on RCR Wireless News.
iPhone 16 Pro Could get a New Desert Titanium Colour
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 19, 2024
iPhone 16 Pro is likely going to get a new Desert Titanium colourway. The new iPhone 16 series will launch next month in September 2024.
Global RAN market faces challenging scenario in Q2: Dell’Oro
RCR Wireless
AUGUST 19, 2024
Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE account for nearly half of the global RAN market, according to Dell’Oro The global radio access network (RAN) market conditions remained challenging in the second quarter of the year, with global RAN revenues declining at a double-digit rate year-over-year for a fourth consecutive quarter, according to a recent report by […] The post Global RAN market faces challenging scenario in Q2: Dell’Oro appeared first on RCR Wireless News.
Eurobites: UK government clamps down on broadband pole proliferation
Light Reading
AUGUST 19, 2024
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: MTN's H1 hammered by Nigeria's currency crisis; Ericsson offloads Iconectiv; Liquid combines with Globalstar on 5G private networks.
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