Google and UK’s Vodafone have announced a 10-year extension of their existing partnership, aimed at delivering AI-driven services, devices, and enhanced TV experiences to millions of customers across Europe and Africa. This collaboration will leverage Google Cloud and its Gemini AI models to support Vodafone’s offerings in 15 countries, with … Read More
Philippines operator Globe Telecom has completed an end-to-end satellite SMS customer trial in a remote area with no reception in Zambales, aiming to deliver connectivity to Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs). During the trial, Globe Telecom reported transmitting text messages using standard phones with Globe and TM SIMs through … Read More
Oman’s operator Omantel has completed a complex transformation project in collaboration with Optiva, a provider of cloud-native revenue management software. Together, Omantel and Optiva have seamlessly upgraded and migrated over 200 Omantel products and services across all business lines to Optiva’s convergent charging engine, hosted on Omantel’s private cloud. Also … Read More
French telecommunications service provider Bouygues Telecom has launched a new AI-based assistant for customer service. Developed in partnership with Google Cloud using Generative AI (GenAI), the conversational agent can help customers choose a service plan, smartphone, payment plan, and financing method on the operator’s website through conversations. Also Read: AI … Read More
Telefonica Germany (O2 Telefonica) said it has reached a milestone in 5G technology, achieving peak download speeds of over 1.7 Gbps by bundling four frequency bands in 5G standalone (SA) mode. For comparison, this speed is nearly double that of the fastest commercial fiber-optic connections available today, 02 Telefonica said … Read More
MTN Congo announced that it has become the first operator in Central Africa to launch commercial 5G services, following a pilot phase that began in October 2022. The company said on its X account (formerly Twitter) that 5G will transform the daily lives of the Congolese people and represents an … Read More
Digital Health, a subsidiary of the Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata, has introduced an AI-powered health scan service, which the operator claims is the first of its kind in the country. This tool is designed to enable users to monitor vital health indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate, heart … Read More
Georgian operator Cellfie has introduced VoLTE (Voice over LTE) service on its network. The company said it has successfully developed its 5G network while modernising existing infrastructure to improve overall performance. The VoLTE technology offers high-quality voice communication, enables quicker initiation of voice calls, and allows customers to use voice … Read More
EE is extending its small cell network agreement with Freshwave, a UK connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider, beyond the trial phase following the success of a project in the City of London. The outdoor small cell network has been expanded, with 25 new sites now live to enhance 4G and 5G coverage … Read More
Empire Access, a Northeast fiber-based internet service provider (ISP), has announced the availability of its high-speed internet services in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, a city located 40 miles south of Scranton. This expansion brings fiber connectivity to over 4,000 addresses for both residential and business customers in the area, the ISP said … Read More
Australian telecom company Telstra, the Australian government, and Norfolk Island Regional Council’s Norfolk Telecom have collaborated to provide a satellite internet service that now delivers network speeds four times faster on Norfolk Island. Norfolk Telecom offers telecommunications services to the Norfolk Island community. Also Read: Telstra Completes Major Network Upgrade … Read More
Verizon Communications (Verizon) has entered into a USD 3.3 billion agreement with Vertical Bridge to lease, operate, and manage 6,339 wireless towers across all 50 states and Washington, DC from subsidiaries of Verizon. The deal, structured as a prepaid lease, will provide Verizon with USD 2.8 billion in upfront cash, … Read More
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