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About the author: Passionately following the Indian #Telecom Industry for over a decade from Business, Consumer and a Technical perspective. My primary focus area is Consumer & Digital Experience.

Srikapardhi May 11th, 2023 2:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Globe Telecom and MIDC Complete Third Milestone in Tower Acquisition Deal

MIESCOR Infrastructure Development Corporation (MIDC), a joint venture between MIESCOR, a subsidiary of Manila Electric (Meralco), and Stonepeak, a leading infrastructure investment firm, has achieved a significant milestone in its tower acquisition deal with Globe Telecom, Philippines. The deal involves the acquisition of a portfolio of 2,180 telecom towers and related passive infrastructure. Also Read: Globe Builds Over 2200 New 5G Sites in 2022 Expanded Tower Portfolio: Additional 160 Towers... Read More

Srikapardhi May 11th, 2023 12:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon and Vertical Bridge Collaborate to Expand 4G and 5G Across the US

Verizon and Vertical Bridge have joined forces to build cell towers across the US in an effort to expand Verizon's 4G and 5G Ultra Wideband services. This partnership aims to address the growing need for enhanced connectivity and expand Verizon's network coverage. Also Read: Verizon Expands 5G Ultra Wideband Network in Nebraska Mutual Benefits and Infrastructure Development Under the agreement, Vertical Bridge will construct custom-designed towers to meet Verizon's specific... Read More

Srikapardhi May 11th, 2023 10:58 AM 0 COMMENTS

Equinix Signs 150 MW Solar PPA With Sonnedix in Spain

Equinix, a digital infrastructure company, has reached a significant milestone by signing a 10-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Sonnedix, a prominent international renewable energy producer, in Spain. This PPA marks Sonnedix's largest transaction in Europe to date and represents a crucial step in establishing a long-term partnership with Equinix, a global leader in digital infrastructure. Also Read: Equinix Signs Five New Solar PPAs in Spain Totalling 225 MW... Read More

Srikapardhi May 11th, 2023 9:34 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Internet Now Available on Brightline Trains, a First in the World

Brightline, the leading provider of modern and eco-friendly intercity rail in America, has announced that it has become the first passenger rail service in the world to offer Starlink's high-speed and low-latency broadband service on its trains. This strategic move is part of Brightline's digital transformation initiative, which focuses on delivering a superior guest experience and revolutionizing each traveler's journey. Also Read: Experiencing Airtel 5G Plus in Vande Bharat Express... Read More

Srikapardhi May 11th, 2023 8:57 AM 0 COMMENTS

Digicel Fiji Officially Launches 5G Testing

Digicel Fiji, the telecommunications company in Fiji and a subsidiary of Telstra, has taken a step forward by officially initiating 5G testing, becoming the first mobile operator in Fiji to do so. The Ministry of Communications granted Digicel Fiji the license to conduct 5G technology trials on April 17th, and wednesday, May 10th marks the commencement of the 5G testing phase. Following successful testing, Digicel will collaborate with the government... Read More

Srikapardhi May 11th, 2023 8:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Prepaid Plans That Offer SonyLiv Subscription Benefit

Bharti Airtel, one of India's leading telecom operators, offers customers with a range of prepaid plans that not only offer mobility services but also come bundled with a variety of benefits. Following our earlier story highlighting the Disney+ Hotstar benefits, let's explore Airtel's prepaid plans that offer exciting SonyLiv OTT benefits. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Prepaid Plans That Offer 3 Month Disney+ Hotstar Subscription Airtel Rs 719 Unlimited Plan The... Read More

Srikapardhi May 10th, 2023 5:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

MTN Nigeria Renews 2100 MHz Spectrum License and Leases Spectrum From NTEL

MTN Nigeria, a leading telecommunications provider in Nigeria, announced the approval of a spectrum lease transaction by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This transaction involves a lease agreement between MTN Nigeria and Natcom Development and Investment Limited (NTEL) for the lease of NTEL's 5 MHz Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) in the 900 MHz spectrum band and 10 MHz FDD in the 1800 MHz spectrum band across 19 states, according to... Read More

Srikapardhi May 10th, 2023 3:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Apple Launches Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad as Subscriptions

Apple has introduced Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad, revolutionizing the way video and music creators can unleash their creativity. These apps bring all-new touch interfaces to the iPad, offering users enhanced workflows with the immediacy and intuitiveness of Multi-Touch gestures. Also Read: Apple One Subscription: Everything You Need to Know Final Cut Pro for iPad Final Cut Pro for iPad presents a powerful suite of tools designed specifically... Read More

Srikapardhi May 10th, 2023 1:25 PM 9 COMMENTS

Airtel 5G Services See Rapid Adoption, Reaches 2 Million Users in AP and Telangana

Bharti Airtel, one of India's leading telecommunications services providers, announced that it has surpassed the 2 million unique 5G user mark on its network in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Airtel was the first to roll out 5G in India, and the city of Hyderabad was among the first eight cities to receive Airtel's ultrafast 5G Plus service. Also Read: Airtel Says 10 Million Unique Users Latched on to its 5G... Read More

Srikapardhi May 10th, 2023 11:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

Phones Should Support Cell Broadcasting and Disaster Alerts: Govt

In a move to strengthen public safety measures, the Indian Ministry of Communications has recently published the Indian Wireless Telegraphy (Cell Broadcasting Service for Disaster Alerts) Rules, 2023. The rules, which came into effect on April 10, 2023, require manufacturers to equip smartphones and feature phones with specific capabilities to receive and display cell broadcast messages, particularly those related to disaster alerts. Also Read: TRAI Releases Consultation on Definition of... Read More

Srikapardhi May 10th, 2023 10:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson and Telia Launch First Enterprise 5G Private Network in the Baltics

Ericsson, a global telecommunications company, and Telia, a leading telecommunications provider, have joined forces to revolutionize the manufacturing industry in the Baltics. They introduced the region's first enterprise 5G private network, Ericsson Private 5G, which went live on May 2, 2023, at Ericsson's Supply Site in Tallinn, Estonia. Also Read: Telia Estonia Partners With Sunly to Operate 100 Solar Powered Mobile Sites Impact at the Supply Site Ericsson said, "The... Read More

Srikapardhi May 10th, 2023 8:52 AM 0 COMMENTS

Khazna Data Centers and Benya Group to Establish Egypt’s First Hyper-Scale Data Center

Khazna Data Centers, the largest network of hyper-scale data centres in the Middle East and North Africa region, has announced its partnership with Benya Group to enter the Egyptian market. This collaboration aims to build Egypt's first hyper-scale data centre, a state-of-the-art facility with an estimated cost of USD 250 million. The data centre will be located at the Maadi Technology Park, Egypt's premier specialized investment zone. Also Read: Telecom... Read More