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Srikapardhi November 2nd, 2023 1:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telkom Indonesia Opens Sixth NeuCentrIX Data Center in Banda Aceh

Telkom Indonesia last week announced the inauguration of neuCentrIX Banda Aceh to meet the needs of the digital ecosystem in North Sumatra. Telkom has officially added the sixth data center location in Banda Aceh, Aceh, marking the commencement of operations for neuCentrIX Banda Aceh. This expansion aims to enhance the data center ecosystem at the southern end of the island of Sumatra. Also Read: Infinaxis Breaks Ground on Its First... Read More

Tanuja K November 2nd, 2023 12:32 PM 1 COMMENTS

Vi Gets Rs 2000 Crore from HDFC Bank

Vodafone Idea (Vi) received Rs 2000 crore from HDFC Bank, a leading financial institution in India. The fund will help the telco meet all the overdue license fees and 5G spectrum payments, according to an ET report. HDFC Bank has given Vi this loan for two years, and the funds were provided to the telco in mid-September 2023. Vodafone Idea has paid about Rs 1700 crore toward spectrum usage charge... Read More

Srikapardhi November 2nd, 2023 12:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Safaricom Expands 5G Coverage to 35 Counties in Kenya

Kenyan telecommunications company, Safaricom, has announced an expansion of its 5G coverage to select towns across 35 counties. This expansion is part of Safaricom's ongoing efforts to empower its customers in 5G-enabled areas, allowing them to enjoy super-fast internet on the go. In October 2022, Safaricom became the first service provider in Kenya to launch 5G, and since then, its coverage has expanded to include select towns across 35 counties.... Read More

Srikapardhi November 2nd, 2023 10:17 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel CEO Says FWA Will Complement Fibre Offering

Bharti Airtel's Managing Director and CEO, Gopal Vittal, shared views about the Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) strategy and insights from the pilot of the service in cities where it was initially launched during the Second Quarter Ended September 30, 2023, Earnings Webinar. Let's explore what the Airtel CEO has shared regarding Airtel Xstream AirFiber, the company's FWA offering using 5G Network. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Reports Q2 Net Profit of... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 2nd, 2023 7:01 AM 0 COMMENTS

Tata Play Fiber 50 Mbps Plan with OTT Benefits

Tata Play Fiber, a fast-growing internet service provider (ISP) in the country, earlier this year, started offering OTT (over-the-top) benefits with its broadband plans. Now if you are someone who wants to purchase an affordable broadband plan that comes with OTT benefits, then Tata Play Fiber's 50 Mbps plan could be a good option. Note that you can also get higher-speed broadband plans from the same internet service provider (ISP)... Read More

Srikapardhi November 1st, 2023 11:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat OneWeb, Icomera, and CGI to Test Hybrid Satellite and 5G Connectivity for Rail

Eutelsat OneWeb, the global satellite communications company, has announced a partnership with Icomera, a provider of integrated connectivity solutions for public transport networks, and CGI, an IT and business services company, to test the integration of satellite communications and mobile 5G networks across the rail network as part of Project Sodor. Also Read: Orange Poland Enhances Connectivity on PKP Intercity Trains Hybrid Connectivity Trials The project, partly funded by the... Read More

Srikapardhi November 1st, 2023 10:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telefonica to Test vRAN and Open RAN in Germany With Samsung

Telefonica Germany has announced that it is collaborating with Samsung Electronics to test modern antenna network technologies, such as vRAN (virtualized Radio Access Network) and Open RAN, in Germany. These advanced technologies allow network operators to create highly flexible network architectures, separating hardware from software and virtualising individual components in the cloud. Also Read: KDDI Starts Deployment of 5G Open vRAN Sites in Japan Testing for Operational Readiness According to... Read More

Srikapardhi November 1st, 2023 7:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Stc Kuwait Announces Successful Pilot of 5G New Calling Technology

STC Kuwait announced the successful completion of a pilot test for launching a new technology called '5G New Calling,' making it the first telecom operator in Kuwait and the entire region to achieve this milestone. According to STC Kuwait, the soon-to-be-introduced 5G New Calling technology is expected to provide users with a new and enhanced experience. Also Read: Stc Kuwait Tests Advanced 5.5G Technologies 5G New Calling Features STC stated... Read More

Srikapardhi November 1st, 2023 5:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Sri Lankan Mobile Operators Commercially Launch Three Open Gateway Network APIs

All four of Sri Lanka's mobile operators - Bharti Airtel Lanka, Dialog Axiata, Hutchison Telecommunications, and SLT-Mobitel - jointly announced the commercial launch of new industry-wide network APIs on a recent Saturday. This initiative is part of the GSMA Open Gateway, designed to help developers and businesses accelerate the growth of digital services and apps. Also Read: Dialog Axiata Completes First-Ever Voice Over 5G Trial in Sri Lanka Key API... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 1st, 2023 4:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G Subscriptions to Reach 5.6 Billion by 2030: Nokia

Telecom operators around the world are rolling out 5G networks for their consumers. While at a global stage, 5G is still at the nascent stages, by the end of this decade, its presence will be dominant over 4G. As per Nokia, by 2030, around half of the world's mobile subscriptions will be 5G. In its latest report titled 'Global Network Traffic 2030', Nokia said that the total mobile subscriptions across... Read More

Srikapardhi November 1st, 2023 3:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Media O2 Sells Minority Stake in Mobile Tower JV to GLIL Infrastructure

Virgin Media O2 has announced the sale of a 16.67 percent minority stake in its mobile tower joint venture, Cornerstone, to the UK-based infrastructure fund GLIL Infrastructure. The deal is valued at approximately GBP 360 million, payable in cash upon the completion of the transaction. Also Read: Virgin Media Powers up Wakefield With Gigabit Broadband for First Time 5G Expansion According to the statement, Virgin Media O2 will retain a... Read More

Srikapardhi November 1st, 2023 1:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bell MTS Launches 3 Gbps Symmetrical Internet Service in Manitoba, Canada

Bell MTS, a part of Bell Canada and a provider of telecommunications services in Manitoba, announced on Tuesday the launch of the fastest Internet service in the region, offering symmetrical 3 Gbps download and upload speeds on its fibre network. Also Read: Bell Canada Announces the Expansion of 5G+ Service in Manitoba Bell MTS Gigabit Fibe 3.0 Bell MTS states that with the launch of Bell MTS Gigabit Fibe 3.0,... Read More