Developing Telecoms

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The government of Mauritius has launched a new scheme under which citizens aged 18 to 25 years are eligible to get free mobile internet services as part of a government drive to prepare the younger generation for the country’s digital future.

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Developing Telecoms

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Leading financial services platform Mukuru has announced the launch of its new mobile wallet in Malawi, the Mukuru Wallet, which, Mukuru says, is designed to address the growing demand for a convenient, secure, efficient way to manage funds and make money transfers.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Bahrain-based technology group Beyon has announced that its telecommunications arm, Batelco, has launched the first off-grid mobile site in the region powered entirely by renewable solar and wind energy.

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Telecoms Tech News

JANUARY 14, 2025

Samsung Galaxy smartphone users on T-Mobiles network in the US are beginning to gain access to messaging via Starlink satellites. Read more » The post T-Mobile begins Starlink satellite messaging rollout on Galaxy devices appeared first on Telecoms Tech News. The feature was initially announced a few months ago.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Several civil society organisations in Mozambique have reportedly filed an injunction against mobile operators TMcel, Vodacom and Movitel over ongoing mobile internet shutdowns and blocked access to social media and messaging sites.

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Developing Telecoms

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Connectivity solutions provider iBASIS announced it was selected as Caribbean-based operator Paradise Mobile’s international gateway partner.

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Developing Telecoms

JANUARY 7, 2025

Alleged pressure on Nigerian operators to raise mobile tariffs because of economic factors is continuing to inspire a lively debate between various factions over what sort of rise might be acceptable.

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Telecoms Tech News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In the latest Opensignal report on UK mobile network experience, EE has retained its crown and clinched 10 out of 14 awards. For the first time, EE has secured the ‘Reliability Experience’ award, Read more » The post Opensignal: EE retains UK mobile network experience crown appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

U Mobile defended its qualifications to run the country’s second 5G network on Sunday after enduring a week of criticism from rivals, industry analysts and politicians who expressed bafflement at the government’s decision to give U Mobile the nod.

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Developing Telecoms

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Malaysian telco U Mobile said on Saturday it has scored separate deals with Chinese telecoms vendors Huawei and ZTE to explore and develop 5G use cases in Malaysia focused on verticals and the agriculture sector.

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Developing Telecoms

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Brazil-based digital bank platform Nubank announced plans on Tuesday to join Brazil's increasingly crowded mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) space in a bid to expand its portfolio beyond financial services.

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Developing Telecoms

JANUARY 14, 2025

Malaysian telco U Mobile announced on Wednesday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CIMB Bank to extend financing support for its upcoming 5G network rollout.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Malaysian telco U Mobile announced on Tuesday it has launch an Open API portal based on the GSMA Open Gateway Initiative, which also makes it the first operator in Malaysia to do so.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Indian government has said that it doesn’t plan to force telcos to bring special mobile plans for non-smartphone users.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Pan-African operator Axian Telecom has announced the rebrand of its five mobile units to Yas, a move aimed at unifying the operators and creating synergies for future growth.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Leader in eSIM technology, Mobilise has successfully partnered with digital mobile operator Gist Mobile to upgrade its operations, adding new functionalities and improved UX to the business. The integration of eSIM technology into Gist Mobile’s platform signifies a shift in how its customers will engage with mobile connectivity.

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Developing Telecoms

JANUARY 13, 2025

Financial services platform Mukuru says it has launched a mobile wallet in Zimbabwe called Mukuru Wallet. This follows Mukurus award of a Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institution (DTMFI) licence in the country by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

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Telecom Talk

AUGUST 5, 2024

Malaysian operator U Mobile has announced partnerships with eight state-backed Network Facility Provider companies (SBCs) to accelerate the rollout of

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Total Telecom

JANUARY 8, 2025

News The data breach saw the personal details of 79 million T-Mobile customers compromised The US state of Washington is suing T-Mobile over a massive data breach that affected millions of the states residents. T-Mobile had years to fix key vulnerabilities in its cybersecurity systems and it failed.

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Developing Telecoms

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The government of Ghana said that it has implemented free roaming with Benin and Togo, enabling residents of all three West African countries to use their mobile services without having to pay international roaming charges.

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Developing Telecoms

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Malaysian telco U Mobile said on Monday it will deploy contact centre solutions from Amazon Web Services (AWS) based on generative AI in its contact centre after running a successful proof-of-concept (PoC) for the past six months.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 23, 2024

News The operator says around 70% of the site’s energy needs are expected to be generate by on-site wind turbines and solar panels Today, BT has announced the activation of a new mobile site powered by on-site renewable energy generation. This concept of powering mobile sites using locally generated renewable power is not new.

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Telecoms Tech News

AUGUST 30, 2024

Nokia has rejected speculation that Samsung is acquiring its mobile network business. Read more » The post No deal: Nokia denies mobile networks business sale to Samsung appeared first on Telecoms Tech News. The Finnish telecoms giant issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to the division.

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Telecoms Tech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In response to recent speculations, T-Mobile US has confirmed that it has no intention of discontinuing its procurement of network equipment from Nokia. “T-Mobile works with both Nokia and Ericsson, who have helped us over. . “T-Mobile works with both Nokia and Ericsson, who have helped us over.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are the major postpaid mobile players in India. Reliance Jio likely doesn't have half the number of postpaid mobile subscribers.

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Telecoms Tech News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

T-Mobile has launched “5G On Demand,” a portable 5G private network solution designed to streamline the deployment of advanced, data-driven networks across various industries. Read more » The post T-Mobile unveils portable 5G private network solution appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Mobile money services MTN MoMo in South Africa and EcoCash in Zimbabwe have partnered to provide what are described as effortless direct cash transfers between the two countries.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Contributed Article This month, at the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit 18th edition in Dubai, the worlds first 5G-A region in the mobile AI era was launched. As investments and innovation continue to grow, the region is set to play a key role in shaping the future of mobile AI and advanced connectivity worldwide.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Mobile broadband service revenue in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%, from US$229.6 billion in 2024 to US$296.2 billion over the next four years, driven by the availability and adoption of 5G services.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

ZTE revealed on Tuesday that China Mobile is deploying its AI telco cloud solution within its network to improve energy efficiency and lower opex costs following verification tests in Hunan and Anhui provinces.

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Developing Telecoms

DECEMBER 5, 2024

ST Telemedia said on Thursday that it will sell the majority of its stake in Malaysian telco U Mobile to local firm Mawar Setiam, which is majority-owned by U Mobile chairman Vincent Tan, in a deal that could see the countrys royal family hold a combined controlling stake in the telco.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Industries are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone for operations and strategy, creating massive real-time data streams and setting high standards for mobile network performance.

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Developing Telecoms

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Malaysians are generally optimistic about the potential of AI to improve mobile services, but they don’t quite trust it yet, as concerns about security, privacy and control over personal data remain high, according to a new study released by Telenor Asia on Wednesday.

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Telecoms Tech News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The mobile industry in Sub-Saharan Africa, a critical driver of digitalisation, is projected to boost its contribution to the region’s GDP from $140 billion in 2023 to $170 billion by 2030. Read more » The post Sub-Saharan Africa mobile industry to contribute $170B to GDP appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

News The new regulations introduced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also include new Bluetooth coupling requirements The FCC has adopted new rules that require all mobile phones available in the US to be compatible with hearing aids.

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Developing Telecoms

JANUARY 12, 2025

Malaysian telco U Mobile is reportedly set to deploy between 5,000 and 7,000 5G sites across the country as it prepares to take on the role of the countrys second 5G operator, and is likely to collaborate with other telcos in the process.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 4, 2024

News The new tower is already being used heavily by the local community, with EE calling it “one of the busiest EE mobile sites in the area” This week, EE has announced the deployment of a new mobile tower in the remote Scottish Isle of Skye, having flown it in via helicopter.

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