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Srikapardhi September 15th, 2023 5:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telia Enters Final Binding Agreement to Sell Danish Operations to Norlys for DKK 6.25 Billion

The Swedish telecommunications company, Telia Company, has officially entered a final and binding agreement to sell 100 percent of its operations and network assets in Denmark to Norlys for a total valuation of DKK 6.25 billion. The company announced this development in an official statement released on Friday. Also Read: Eltel and Telia Finland Sign EUR 30 Million One Year Contract Extension Telia Company Sells Danish Operations to Norlys According... Read More

Srikapardhi September 15th, 2023 3:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Media Announces Gigabit Broadband Availability in Stirling

Virgin Media announced on Thursday that residents and businesses in Stirling can now access lightning-fast broadband speeds, thanks to the completion of the first phase of the full-fibre broadband project led by nexfibre, Virgin Media O2's partner. According to the official release, over 6,900 additional homes and businesses in Stirling can now enjoy full-fibre broadband with average top speeds of 1,130Mbps - up to 25 times faster than the local... Read More

Srikapardhi September 15th, 2023 1:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

AIS Acquires 700 MHz Spectrum License From NT for 5G Expansion in Thailand

Advanced Wireless Network (AWN), a 99.99 percent subsidiary of Thailand's telecommunications company, Advanced Info Service (AIS), has entered into a spectrum agreement with National Telecom Public Company (NT). In an exchange filing earlier this week, AIS announced that AWN secured a license for the 700 MHz spectrum for telecommunications services. This acquisition comes through an agreement with NT and has received the green light from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications... Read More

Srikapardhi September 15th, 2023 12:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

A1 Telekom Austria Group’s Tower Business Expected to List Next Week

A1 Telekom Austria Group has announced the spin-off of its tower business into a standalone company, EuroTeleSites. The company intends to list EuroTeleSites on the Official Market (Amtlicher Handel) of the Vienna Stock Exchange, with trading expected to commence next week, specifically on or about September 22, 2023, subject to the timely issuance of all necessary approvals. Also Read: A1 Telekom Austria and Nokia Achieve 2 Gbps on 5G With... Read More

Srikapardhi September 14th, 2023 10:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lumos to Expand Fiber Network in Wayne County, North Carolina

Lumos, a Fibre Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, announced on Tuesday that it has been awarded a Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grant by the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT). Also Read: Lumos Launches Fiber Optic Internet Services in Orange County, North Carolina Extending Fibre Optic Network Lumos said this grant to private companies, including Lumos, amounting to over... Read More

Srikapardhi September 14th, 2023 2:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Orange Establishes First Private 5G Network in Jordan

Orange Jordan has become the first communications service provider in Jordan to establish a private 5G network for business sector customers. This development comes as Orange Jordan announced its collaboration with Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) on Wednesday to create a private 5G network, marking a milestone not only in Jordan but also within the Orange Group in the Middle East and Africa. Also Read: Orange Jordan launches 5G Services in... Read More

Srikapardhi September 14th, 2023 10:46 AM 0 COMMENTS

EE Confirms Conducting First VoNR Call With 5G in the UK

BT Group announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary, EE, has made significant progress towards establishing a 5G Standalone (5G SA) network in the UK. BT Group noted that EE was the first to launch 4G in the UK in 2012 and was also the UK's first 5G network. BT Group said it aims to enable 5G connectivity across the entire UK by 2028 through a combination of permanent coverage and... Read More

Yashika Goel September 14th, 2023 8:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

ISED Mandates Cellular Connectivity for Toronto Subway Passengers by October 2023

Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) announced new spectrum license conditions on Monday, mandating mobile carriers to provide cellular connectivity to all passengers on Toronto's subway system by October 3, 2023. These new licence conditions are effective immediately and have the following key requirements for mobile carriers operating in Toronto: Also Read: Rogers Introduces 5G and Enhanced Network for Toronto’s TTC Subway Equal-Quality Services Carriers must ensure that all... Read More

Srikapardhi September 13th, 2023 9:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

AT&T and Comcast Join 5G Open Innovation Lab as Founding Partners

American telecommunications companies AT&T and Comcast have become founding partners of the 5G Open Innovation Lab (5G OI Lab), joining a group of a total of 18 other founding and corporate partners. The 5G OI Lab is a platform that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of 5G technology and its applications. The development was announced today in a joint statement by the technology partners and the 5G incubation... Read More

Srikapardhi September 13th, 2023 8:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Link Net Deploys Qwilt Caching Solution to Enhance Video Streaming in Indonesia

Link Net (First Media), a provider of fixed broadband internet and cable TV in Indonesia, has partnered with Qwilt and Cisco to deploy their Content Delivery Network (CDN) solution to enhance the quality and delivery of video streaming services for over 3 million households. The official release on Monday announced that through this partnership, Link Net plans to integrate Qwilt's Open Caching technology into its network, significantly improving streaming experiences... Read More

Yashika Goel September 13th, 2023 6:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and ITU Partner to Boost Digital Skills Training in Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) has partnered with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations agency, in a move to advance digital skills. In a joint statement today, they announced the signing of a Joint Declaration aimed at strengthening digital skills and literacy in remote and underserved areas across Indonesia. Also Read: Indosat Selects e& as Strategic International Voice Services Partner Focus on Digital Skills Training According to... Read More

Srikapardhi September 13th, 2023 4:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ncell Expands 4G Coverage to Remote Districts of Nepal

Ncell Axiata, the first private telecommunications service provider in Nepal, has announced the launch of 4G mobile broadband services in remote districts of Karnali and Sudurpaschim Province. Ncell Axiata said this expansion will provide high-speed internet access to previously underserved areas. Also Read: Ncell Axiata Expands 4G Services to Remote District of Jumla, Nepal Benefitting Remote Districts According to Ncell, the 4G service is expected to benefit residents of Gamgadhi,... Read More