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

Aparna R December 4th, 2022 9:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

World’s First Live 5G SA Roaming Connection Executed by Stc Kuwait and BICS

In a world-first, international connectivity and 5G enabler BICS has successfully set up the first-ever intercontinental 5G Standalone (SA) roaming connection between two live networks in Europe and the Middle East. First Non-lab Environment Connection: The connection was the first to be completed in a non-lab environment and demonstrated successful roaming between Belgian mobile operator Proximus' 5G SA network and the Middle-East-based digital solutions and telecommunications provider stc Kuwait's 5G... Read More

Aparna R December 4th, 2022 6:46 PM 9 COMMENTS

Consumers Are Ready for eSIM Adoption: Amdocs Survey

According to eSIM Consumer Pulse 2022 report, Amdocs observed that 81% of the consumers it surveyed were either in favour of or open to the concept of smartphones that only accepted eSIMs, while only 19% were opposed to it. However, only 15% of consumers do not want their mobile network operator (MNO) to sell eSIMs, compared to 58% who do. As we continue moving closer to ubiquitous connectivity, this research... Read More

Aparna R December 4th, 2022 4:56 PM 1 COMMENTS

MediaTek and Bullitt Partner to Launch Two-Way Satellite Smartphone

The Bullitt Group has joined with chipmaker MediaTek to introduce what it calls "the world's first smartphone to feature two-way satellite messaging capabilities." Though this market is becoming very competitive, Bullitt says that the phone and satellite service will go on the market in the first quarter of 2023, along with a year of free satellite SOS messaging. This means Bullitt is competing with T-Mobile US and SpaceX's Starlink for messaging... Read More

Aparna R December 4th, 2022 3:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Samsung to Support 5G Open RAN Expansion of NTT Docomo

Samsung Electronics, on Wednesday, announced that it is supplying a variety of 5G radios to support NTT DOCOMO's Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) expansion plans. It's been more than a year since Samsung and NTT Docomo signed a 5G Agreement. Now Samsung is adding new radios – including 3.7 GHz, 4.5 GHz and 28 GHz – to its existing 3.4 GHz radio support to DoCoMo. The radios support NTT... Read More

Aparna R December 4th, 2022 2:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink is Reportedly Raising Satellite Internet Prices

According to a report from FT, SpaceX's Starlink is reportedly raising satellite internet prices for Ukrainian customers. The cost of the Starlink Satellite terminal has nearly doubled over the year from around $385 to $700 for new customers. The monthly subscription cost of the satellite internet service is also being revised from $60 to $75, according to a few users who shared screenshots of the emails they received on social... Read More

Aparna R December 3rd, 2022 8:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Mumbai to House the Biggest Data Centres in India

Devendra Fadnavis, the Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharastra, announced that the state of Maharastra would be building "another" Mumbai between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. This new Mumbai will be the house for the largest and maximum data centres in India and serve as a hub for the Nation's Digital Economy and Industry 4.0. The Third Mumbai City Once the ongoing infrastructure projects were completed, this third Mumbai city, which is... Read More

Aparna R December 1st, 2022 5:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

GDS Partners With DCConnect to Implement Advanced SDN at GDS Data Centers

GDS, a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers, announced a partnership with DCConnect, a major Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technology provider. Through this Memorandum of Understating (MoU) of GDS with DCConnect, both parties aim to deliver the best service with ground-breaking technology in interconnection and network automation, offering a wide range of new services to colocation enterprises and hyperscaler users. "We value the DCConnect’s capabilities on connectivity automation with impressive... Read More

Aparna R December 1st, 2022 3:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

ARF-IX Telecom Establishes Point of Presence at Onix Data Centre

The partnership of AFR-IX telecom with Onix provides a major boost to Enterprises, International Carriers and Telecommunication Operators seeking Internet and data service coverage in more than 50 countries AFR-IX telecom is operating. The ability for tenants to interconnect through the IXP is of major benefit and greatly enhances the ecosystem within the facility. "We needed a world-class carrier-neutral colocation data centre facility for our services and connectivity solutions. This... Read More

Aparna R December 1st, 2022 11:11 AM 1 COMMENTS

Know the Differences Between 4G and 5G

While we still use 4G Networks, and they are going to stay and work along with 5G Networks in tandem, 5G is the buzzword now. So what's that unique thing you can do with 5G that you cannot on 4G? As of now, it is somewhat difficult to give a specific use case from a consumer perspective. But there are differences between 4G and 5G and how exactly 5G can... Read More

Aparna R December 1st, 2022 12:09 AM 3 COMMENTS

Vodafone and WWF Join Forces in the Recycling Drive

Vodafone announced a new partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature, initiating a new campaign “One Million Phones for the Planet” to encourage smartphone reuse and recycling. Vodafone has decided to launch various strategic initiatives in its European and African markets to promote more sustainable choices by customers, as well as leverage mobile technology to tackle conservation and sustainability challenges. Vodafone also offers competitive prices for customers to trade... Read More

Aparna R November 30th, 2022 9:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

UK Set to Implement New Rules for Fibre and 5G Network

The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill aims to solve security flaws on smart devices while also facilitating the implementation of 5G and gigabit-capable broadband (fibre). The normal lagged process of consultation, debate, and approval looks to be in the final stages now. New rules would require manufacturers, importers and distributors to comply with new security requirements relating to consumer connectable products. There are two parts to the bill. The... Read More

Aparna R November 30th, 2022 8:09 AM 0 COMMENTS

Common Myths and Facts About 5G Network

The modern technologies such as 5G are evolving at a fast pace with new innovations and inventions that facilitate our lifestyles. At present we dwell in a software-defined autonomous world and that’s why the evolution of the wireless network to 5G technology is quite a milestone to achieve. 5G refers to the 5th generation of cellular networks that aims at improving internet and phone connectivity by delivering ultra-fast internet and providing customers... Read More