Ethio Telecom Brings Mobile Connectivity to Rural Residents
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 14, 2024
Ethio Telecom, the telecommunications service provider in Ethiopia, announced the launch of mobile connectivity in 100 previously unserved rural areas,
Ofcom report analyses UK mobile connectivity
Telecoms Tech News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The ability to access reliable and high-quality mobile connectivity is vital for the vast majority of people in the UK, as outlined in Ofcom’s latest report titled ‘Mobile Matters’. Read more » The post Ofcom report analyses UK mobile connectivity appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.
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Telecom Namibia Expands Network with 77 New Mobile Base Stations
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 23, 2024
Telecom Namibia is expanding its network with 77 new mobile base stations across Namibia, enhancing coverage, capacity, and speed for both urban and rural customers.
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TPG Telecom Partners with Lynk Global to End Mobile Connectivity Gaps in Australia
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
Australian telecommunications company TPG Telecom has partnered with satellite-to-mobile operator Lynk Global to eliminate mobile coverage dead zones around Australia.
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T-Mobile unveils portable 5G private network solution
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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Opensignal: EE retains UK mobile network experience crown
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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Hormuud bolsters mobile money platform with bank partnerships
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Hormuud Telecom strengthened its EVC Plus mobile money platform by making it interoperable with MyBank and Agro Bank, with plans to onboard more banks in 2025.
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Tunisie Telecom, Orange and Ooredoo bid for 5G licences in Tunisia
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Tunisia’s three biggest mobile operators – Tunisie Telecom, Orange Tunisie and Ooredoo Tunisia – reportedly submitted their applications for 5G licences on Monday, with approval expected in the next three weeks.
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U Mobile signs deals with Huawei, ZTE for vertical 5G use cases
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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No deal: Nokia denies mobile networks business sale to Samsung
Telecoms Tech News
AUGUST 30, 2024
Nokia has rejected speculation that Samsung is acquiring its mobile network business. The Finnish telecoms giant issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to the division. Read more » The post No deal: Nokia denies mobile networks business sale to Samsung appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.
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AI-RAN collaboration set to advance mobile networks
Telecoms Tech News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
NVIDIA is partnering with T-Mobile, Ericsson, and Nokia to design and drive the future of mobile networks through AI-RAN. Read more » The post AI-RAN collaboration set to advance mobile networks appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.
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Prose Technologies Nears Deal with Vodafone Idea for Mobile Antennas: Report
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Telecom gear maker Prose Technologies is reportedly in advanced discussions with Vodafone Idea (Vi) to finalise a deal for mobile
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Ethio Telecom to be the first company floated on Ethiopia’s stock exchange
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The first listing will be operator Ethio Telecom, the country’s largest telco, which will sell a 10% stake this week. The government has also announced plans to divest a further 45% stake in Ethio Telecom to investors in the future. With over 70 million subscribers, Ethio Telecom is a key player in Ethiopia’s digital transformation.
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Verizon offloads mobile towers to Vertical Bridge for $3.3bn
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Verizon has announced this week that it intends to sell the rights to lease, operate, and manage 6,339 mobile towers to infrastructure giant Vertical Bridge. Vertical Bridge is already the largest independent mobile infrastructure provider in the US, with over 500,000 sites across the country.
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Dell launches AI For Telecom programme
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
“Dell AI for Telecom brings together Dell’s AI expertise and infrastructure, with partners across the ecosystem, to help network operators implement AI solutions in and on the network that reduce OPEX, improve performance and create new edge revenue opportunities.” .
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U Mobile strikes China Mobile partnership
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 29, 2024
Malaysian operator U Mobile joined rival Maxis in signing a 5G cooperation agreement with China Mobile International (CMI) to explore how to advance 5G connectivity.
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Somalian operator, NGOs harness mobile tech for humanitarian aid
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Somalian operators Hormuud Telecom, Golis Telecom, and the GSMA have moved to deepen their collaboration with NGOs by developing a strategy to fully harness mobile technology for humanitarian efforts.
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FCC rules all mobile phones must be compatible with hearing aids
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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Lynk brings satellite direct-to-mobile services to Kiribati
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 14, 2024
Lynk Global, a satellite-to-phone (sat2phone) telecoms provider, and Vodafone Kiribati, a leading mobile operator in Kiribati, have announced the start of initial satellite direct-to-mobile phone services to subscribers using what Lynk calls its “cell-towers-in-space” system.
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Highway 9 Networks’ mobile cloud alliance program enables enterprise-grade private 5G
Telecoms Tech News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Customers can integrate with industry-leading vendors to build a cloud-native mobile environment for ubiquitous connectivity, AI and automation Highway 9 Networks has announced its Mobile Cloud Alliance Program, an ecosystem of solutions providers that enables organisations to leverage private 5G.
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Fintech company Mukuru launches new mobile wallet in Malawi
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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CelcomDigi, U Mobile, ZTE Achieve 30.8 Gbps Mobile Speeds with 5G-Advanced
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 14, 2024
CelcomDigi and U Mobile, in partnership with ZTE, have set a new record for mobile speeds at 30.8 Gbps with 5G-Advanced technology during a live trial in Kuching, Malaysia.
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T-Mobile hit with yet another fine over data breaches
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 2, 2024
million following a series of data breaches over the past four years This week, US mobile giant T-Mobile has agreed to pay $31.5 In its statement, the FCC told T-Mobile to “work to improve cyber hygiene, and adopt robust modern architectures, like zero trust and phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication”. back in August.
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Optus and TPG Telecom Mobile Network Sharing Deal Receives Approval
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said it will not oppose the proposed regional mobile network and spectrum-sharing agreements
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Bouygues Telecom Upgrades Automated Testing Capabilities With Witbe’s Witbox+ Technology
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 1, 2024
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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CelcomDigi, U Mobile, ZTE claim first in mobile speeds
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 14, 2024
Malaysian operators CelcomDigi and U Mobile, alongside ZTE announced recognition in the Malaysia Book of Records for achieving the fastest mobile speeds in in the world.
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T-Mobile fined $60m over data security violations
Total Telecom
AUGUST 16, 2024
News This fine is the largest ever issued by Committee on Foreign Investment, and one of only six issued in the last 18 months T-Mobile has been fined $60 million by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a regulatory committee that scrutinises foreign investment for national security risks.
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Brazil announces winners of first reverse mobile auction
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Operators Brisanet, Ligga/Sercomtel and TIM have been declared the winners of Brazil's first reverse mobile auction, held by the Ministry of Communications, the regulator Anatel and Seja Digital, the group involved in effecting the transition to digital TV broadcasting in Brazil, which, in turn, has opened up 4G spectrum.
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Global Telecom Operators Launch New Network API Venture
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Global telecom operators, including America Movil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon, and
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Over 1 Crore Fraudulent Mobile Connections Disconnected: Communications Ministry
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The Ministry of Communications announces new regulations to enhance telecom service quality and combat spam calls. Key measures include disconnection of fraudulent connections, new QoS benchmarks, and stricter telemarketer regulations starting October 2024.
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MTC Namibia 'steps ahead' of rivals with mobile money launch
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 8, 2024
MTC Namibia launched its mobile financial service, MTC Maris, as the Namibian government hailed the operator for “stepping ahead” of its rivals, while urging them to follow suit in order to connect the fifth of the population that remains unbanked.
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Ethio Telecom sells 10% stake via mobile money service
telecoms.com
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Ethio Telecom is finally selling shares, albeit in a slightly unusual way: via its mobile money platform.
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Ghana, Togo and Benin launch free roaming for mobile users
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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Telco group ask Philippines govt to subsidise rural mobile data plans
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The Connectivity Plan Task Force (CPTF) spearheaded by Philippine telco Globe Telecom has reportedly asked the government to subsidise up to 50GB of data per month to families in rural areas to boost usage of base stations in those areas.
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Ethio Telecom enhances remittance with Visa
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 22, 2024
Ethio Telecom partnered with financial powerhouse Visa to launch the first Visa digital wallet in Ethiopia, a move the operator claimed modernises remittance and bolster its fintech business.
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Introducing M Group Services’ Telecom Division: Delivering your network. Full lifecycle, first time, on time
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Contributed Article You might know us as Avonline Networks, Magdalene, Morrison Telecom Services or Waldon Telecom but did you know we’re all part of one business? Together, we are M Group Services’ Telecom Division.
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Mauritius provides free mobile internet for 18-25-year-olds
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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Lambda Partners with SK Telecom to Launch AI Cloud Services in South Korea
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 20, 2024
Lambda, the AI developer cloud platform, has announced a partnership with SK Telecom (SKT), South Korea’s largest mobile telecommunications company.
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Verizon’s 2024 Mobile Security Report Highlights Growing Risks for IoT and Mobile Devices
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 8, 2024
The 2024 Verizon Business Mobile Security Index reveals increasing cyber threats as reliance on mobile and IoT devices grows, particularly in critical infrastructure sectors.
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Nineteen mobile operators sign up to GSMA’s new ethical AI roadmap
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
News The Responsible AI (RAI) Maturity Roadmap will help ensure mobile operators are using the emerging technology ethically and responsibly Today, the GSMA have released their new Responsible AI (RAI) Maturity Roadmap , aimed at providing mobile network operators (MNOs) with tools and guidance surrounding their ethical implementation of AI.
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WHO finds no link between mobile phones and brain cancer
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The World Health Organization found there is no link between brain and head cancer from use of mobile phones or being situated close to mobile towers.
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How the Next Generation of MVNOs Can Dominate the Telecom Industry
Fierce Telecom
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Over the past decade the telecom industry experienced steady and predictable growth through the dominance of the big three of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. Over the past decade the telecom industry experienced steady and predictable growth through the dominance of the big three of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.
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