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Vodacom unveils cloud-based smartphone to spur 4G migration

Developing Telecoms

Vodacom South Africa unveiled a cloud-based phone in a bid to equip more subscribers with affordable smartphones and migrate them to modern 4G networks.

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Ethio Telecom announces copper switch-off and data centre discussions

Developing Telecoms

Ethiopia’s state-owned service provider Ethio Telecom has announced that it is rolling out what it calls its Copper Switch-Off Strategic Initiative; its aim is to migrate 100,000 of the company’s copper-based customers to high-speed fibre optic connections during the current Ethiopian fiscal year.

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Bouygues Telecom completes acquisition of La Poste Telecom after shareholder squabble

Total Telecom

News La Poste Telecom is France’s largest mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), providing services to customers using SFR’s mobile network French mobile operator Bouygues Telecom has announced the completion of its 100% acquisition of La Poste Telecom for an undisclosed sum. million subscribers.

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Bouygues Telecom Upgrades Automated Testing Capabilities With Witbe’s Witbox+ Technology

Total Telecom

26, 2024 — Witbe (Euronext Growth – FR0013143872 – ALWIT), a global leader in test automation and monitoring technology for video service providers, today announced that French operator Bouygues Telecom is strengthening its long-running partnership with the company by upgrading its QA testing equipment to the latest powerful models of the Witbox+.

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BT pushes for accelerated withdrawal from “outdated” copper landline network as faults rise 

Total Telecom

BT warns that delays in migrating to digital connectivity could disrupt critical systems such as fire alarms, lift phones, and even water monitoring sensors. To support the shift, BTs specialists are helping organisations review technology, test device compatibility, and migrate to digital systems.

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Omantel and Optiva complete digital transformation project  

Developing Telecoms

Omantel and Optiva have upgraded and migrated over 200 Omantel products and services across all business lines to Optiva’s convergent charging engine, hosted on Omantel’s private cloud.

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Huawei and Partners Drive Inclusive Education with All-Optical DigiSchools in Kenya

Developing Telecoms

From the legendary Maasai warriors to the annual great migration of wildebeest and zebra, Kenya has no lack of cultural and natural wonders. One thing the country does lack, however, is the application of digital technologies.

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