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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 August 31st, 2023 10:08 AM 0 COMMENTS

CityFibre Surpasses 3 Million Premises in Nationwide Full-Fibre Network Rollout

CityFibre, the UK's largest independent full-fibre operator, has announced that it has reached a significant milestone in its nationwide full-fibre network rollout. The company's full-fibre network (FTTP) has now passed 3 million premises, having added 1 million homes since it announced passing the two million premises milestone in September 2022. CityFibre says it is committed to delivering a million ready-for-service premises to ISPs by the end of 2023, and is... Read More

Srikapardhi August 31st, 2023 9:23 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telia to Initiate 3G Network Shutdown in Finland for 4G, 5G From September

Finnish telecom provider Telia announced its network transition from 3G to advanced technologies on Wednesday. Telia Finland has stated that it will initiate the shutdown of its 3G services in September, starting in the Satakunta region, with a broader program scheduled for early 2024. Telia began testing 3G switch-offs at individual base stations in early 2023. Also Read: Eltel and Telia Finland Sign EUR 30 Million One Year Contract Extension... Read More

Srikapardhi August 30th, 2023 6:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

KDDI Partners With SpaceX to Bring Satellite-to-Cellular Service to Japan

The Japanese telecom provider KDDI announced today that it has signed an agreement with SpaceX to introduce satellite-to-cellular service in Japan. Leveraging SpaceX's Starlink low earth orbit (LEO) satellites and KDDI's extensive national wireless spectrum, this partnership aims to enhance cellular connectivity in areas, including remote islands and mountains that have been traditionally hard to reach using conventional 4G and 5G networks. Also Read: Ericsson and KDDI Deploy Japan’s First... Read More

Srikapardhi August 30th, 2023 5:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eltel and Telia Finland Sign EUR 30 Million One Year Contract Extension

Eltel Finland, a service provider for critical electricity and telecommunications networks, has secured a one-year extension contract with Telia Finland. In its official release, Eltel stated that the agreement, valued at approximately EUR 30 million, will involve Eltel delivering fixed and mobile telecommunication network services. Also Read: Syv Advances 4G, 5G Network Upgrades in Finland During Aug-Sep Continued Collaboration for Enhanced Connectivity Under the terms of the contract, Eltel will... Read More

Srikapardhi August 30th, 2023 4:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telekom Deutschland Connects 83 Percent of 5G Sites via Fiber Optics

German Telecommunications service provider Telekom Deutschland has announced that it is enhancing the 5G experience of its users through advanced technology. Telekom stated that with 83 percent of all 5G sites nationwide now linked via fibre optics, the company is delivering lightning-fast 5G services. According to the company, this high-speed connection is crucial to handling the growing mobile data traffic efficiently and reliably. Also Read: Deutsche Telekom FTTH Network Grows... Read More

Srikapardhi August 30th, 2023 2:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

2degrees Expands 5G Coverage to More Regions Across New Zealand

New Zealand telecommunications provider 2degrees has accelerated its 5G network expansion with the launch of the 5G Technology in Nelson, Oamaru, Greymouth, Gore, and Masterton. 2degrees stated that this move is part of its strategic plan to bring 5G to 50 towns by mid-next year. Also Read: 2degrees to Shut Down 3G Services in New Zealand by Late 2025 5G Expansion Grows in NZ Towns "We continue to roll out... Read More

Srikapardhi August 30th, 2023 12:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

NTT Expands Global IP Network With Denver PoP

Last week, the global IT infrastructure and services company NTT announced the expansion of its Global IP Network with a new Point-of-Presence (PoP) located in Denver, Colorado, within CoreSite's DE1 data centre facility. Also Read: Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier Expands Lambda Network With New London Connection NTT's Global IP Network Reaches Denver NTT stated that this expansion will enable NTT's Global IP Network division to further scale and cater to... Read More

Srikapardhi August 30th, 2023 10:15 AM 0 COMMENTS

Digi Romania Phases Out 3G, Reuses 2100 MHz Spectrum for 4G, 5G

Digi Romania has announced its commitment to continue the development and modernization of both its fixed and mobile networks across the country. As the Mobile Network Operator (MNO) with the widest mobile voice coverage in Romania as of December 2022, the company announced on Monday its full transition from 3G to 4G, 4G+, and 5G technologies. Also Read: Digi Discontinues Pre-Paid Mobile Services in Romania, Asks Customers to Switch to... Read More

Srikapardhi August 29th, 2023 11:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

XL Axiata Drives 4G Network Expansion in East Nusa Tenggara

Indonesian mobile telecommunications services provider, XL Axiata (PT XL Axiata Tbk), is expanding its 4G network coverage to areas that were previously underserved, in line with the government's goal of accelerating national development through digital infrastructure. On Tuesday, XL Axiata announced the expansion of its 4G LTE Network footprint to include Alor Island, situated in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Also Read: XL Axiata Expands Fiber to 63 Cities, Introduces FTTR... Read More

Srikapardhi August 29th, 2023 10:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier Expands Lambda Network With New London Connection

Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier announces completion of London connection over three diverse routes, bolstering its international Lambda network's resilience and performance to key hubs in Europe. Deutsche Telekom said this introduces a third route connecting the UK to continental Europe, reinforcing secure connectivity across the English Channel. Also Read: Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier Launches New Point-of-Presence in Miami, Florida Enhanced Lambda Network These diverse routes ensure uninterrupted availability, enhancing the... Read More

Srikapardhi August 29th, 2023 6:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson, AWS, Hitachi America Showcase Smart Factory Potential With 5G and AI

Ericsson, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Hitachi America R&D joined forces to showcase the potential of combining 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation technologies in the manufacturing sector. According to the joint statement, the private 5G infrastructure trial took place at Hitachi Astemo Americas' electric motor vehicle manufacturing plant in Berea, Kentucky, USA. On Tuesday, Ericsson and the technology partners announced the key takeaways of their trial. Also Read: UScellular... Read More

Srikapardhi August 29th, 2023 4:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Rakuten Mobile Surpasses 5 Million Subscribers on Its Mobile Carrier Service

On Monday, the Japanese operator Rakuten Mobile announced that the number of subscribers for its mobile carrier service, including both Rakuten SAIKYO Plan and Rakuten Mobile Business Plan subscribers, has surpassed 5 million as of August 28, 2023. The telco launched its mobile carrier service on a full scale in April 2020. Also Read: Rakuten Mobile 4G Coverage Reaches 98.4 Percent of Japan Population Network Expansion and Accessibility Rakuten Mobile... Read More