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About the author: Aparna, from a journalism background, closely follows the developments in the telecom Industry.

Aparna R February 19th, 2023 9:49 PM 2 COMMENTS

Just Around 10% Of DPOs Have Not Complied With the New Regime: IBDF

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), after an extensive consultative process, notified the amended Regulations and Tariff Order on November 22, 2022. As a result, the Telecom Regulatory Authority's (TRAI) new tariff order (NTO 3.0) on the pricing of TV channels came into effect on February 1, 2023. Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF) says that the All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF), in its latest announcement, has made... Read More

Aparna R February 19th, 2023 4:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Neos Networks and Network Rail to Transform the UK’s Connectivity Infrastructure

Neos Networks, one of the UK's leading connectivity providers, announced that it had been chosen as the preferred bidder for Network Rail's Project Reach, a significant initiative the railway company launched to improve connectivity and build a safer, more up-to-date and digitally connected rail network. Neos Networks is in exclusive talks to play a significant role in the project. As Network Rail's exclusive infrastructure supplier, Neos will invest in designing... Read More

Aparna R February 19th, 2023 12:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

MTN Deploys EXFO Advanced Topology Solution in 14 African Countries

EXFO, the communications industry's test, monitoring, and analytics experts, announced that they deployed its Context dynamic topology solution in 14 African nations to improve network inventory, security, and performance capabilities. Largest mobile network operator MTN, Africa's largest mobile network operator, serves more than 270 million consumers across 19 regions with voice, data, finance, digital, enterprise, wholesale, and API services. Early adopters of the technology MTN Uganda and South Africa have... Read More

Aparna R February 18th, 2023 10:03 PM 4 COMMENTS

Major Broadcasters Switch off Signals to Non-Compliant DPOs: Reports

Telecom Regulatory Authority's (TRAI) new tariff order on the pricing of TV channels came into effect on February 1, 2023. As a result, DTH and cable operators have expressed concerns earlier over the potential increase of approximately 30% in TV channel prices for consumers. In addition, this tariff hike could lead to a loss of subscribers for these operators, especially as the trend of cord-cutting may further accelerate with the... Read More

Aparna R February 17th, 2023 8:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

John Wick Chapter 4: Check Out the Final Trailer

The trailer of John Wick, chapter 4, got released in multiple languages. Lionsgate has finally released a full-length trailer for the next chapter in Keanu Reeves' popular hitman saga after disclosing its lengthy 2 hours, 49 minutes runtime earlier this week. The recent chapter sees the titular assassins embarking on the globe-trotting quest of revenge to topple the High Table organization that previously betrayed him at the end of John Wick:... Read More

Aparna R February 17th, 2023 7:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Liberty Global Acquires 4.9% Stake in Vodafone Group

Liberty Global has announced that it has acquired 1,355 million shares in UK-based telecoms giant Vodafone Group, representing 4.92% of the outstanding share capital. However, the company, which invested 1.2 billion euros in the share, insisted that it has no plans to seek Vodafone board representation and claimed that no regulatory permits are necessary for an investment of this level. Also Read: e& Increases Stake in Vodafone Group to 13% Mike... Read More

Aparna R February 16th, 2023 11:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

LEW TelNet Is Building a Green Data Center in Augsburg

LEW Telnet, the telecommunications company of the LEW Group, is building a new green data center in Augsburg. The telecom company revealed last week that it intends to invest more than 30 million euros in the construction of a new "Green Data Center" in the Bavarian city. Construction is due to begin over the summer and the first phase is set to go live in mid-2024. LEW board member Dietrich... Read More

Aparna R February 14th, 2023 4:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ethiopia Increases the Stake It Plans to Sell in Ethio Telecom to 45%

The Ethiopian Government has increased the stake from 40% to 45% that it plans to sell in Ethio Telecom. In a request for proposals, the Ministry of Finance stated that it would sell up to 45% of the equity share capital of the Company as part of its Partial Privatization of Ethio Telecom. Request for Proposal Deadline However, the Government has given interested parties until February 23 - Thursday of... Read More

Aparna R February 12th, 2023 1:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

AST SpaceMobile Aims to Expand Space-Based Cellular Connectivity

AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard mobile phones, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TIM, one of Brazil's leading mobile network operators, and in another development also signed an MoU with Zain KSA, a leading telecom operator and a digital service provider in Saudi Arabia. The signing with Zain took place at the international LEAP... Read More

Aparna R February 12th, 2023 6:52 AM 3 COMMENTS

Airtel Offers Bulk Data on This Entry Level Prepaid Plan

Bharti Airtel offers its customers different recharge plans to choose from. Airtel provides various recharge options, including unlimited plans, data packs, top-ups, and more, catering to customers of different price segments. As Prepaid plans are highly popular in India, Bharti Airtel offers these plans with maximum benefits such as unlimited voice calling, texting, access to OTT services, complimentary Wynk music, and other perks at affordable rates. However, not every user... Read More

Aparna R February 11th, 2023 6:06 PM 3 COMMENTS

BSNL Prepaid Unlimited Plans With 1 Year Validity Detailed

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-owned telecommunications company in India, offers its customers a wide range of prepaid mobile plans. BSNL Prepaid plans are much liked by customers because of the benefits that come bundled with the plans. There are many users who stick to BSNL for various reasons. If you are a BSNL Prepaid user looking for yearly unlimited prepaid plans from BSNL, here's a list of the... Read More

Aparna R February 11th, 2023 2:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Veon Receives Approval for VimpelCom sale

Veon, a global digital operator providing converged connectivity and online services, reports that Russian regulatory bodies have approved the proposed sale of its Russian operations. The proposed sale of VEON's Russian operations to certain senior members of PJSC VimpelCom's management, led by its current CEO Alexander Torbakhov, received permission from the Sub-Commission of the Government Commission for Control over Foreign Investments in the Russian Federation on February 07, 2023, subject... Read More