May 30th, 2023 7:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Singtel Partners With 11 Banks for USD 1.1 Billion Credit Facility

Singtel announced on Tuesday signing a significant SGD 1.5 billion (USD 1.13 billion) committed revolving credit facility with 11 prominent banks. The subsidiary responsible for this arrangement is Singtel Group Treasury Pte Ltd, according to the exchange filing. Also Read: Singtel Announces Consolidation, Forms Digital InfraCo to Drive Growth in Digital Infrastructure Participating Banks and Singtel Group Treasury The participating banks include Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, Bank... Read More

May 30th, 2023 12:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Spark, Netlinkz to Bring Starlink Business-Grade Satellite Broadband to New Zealand

Spark New Zealand has announced a partnership with Netlinkz, a network-as-a-service technology company, to provide reliable connectivity during extreme weather events and disruptions. The collaboration aims to supply Starlink business-grade satellite broadband to customers later this year, following ongoing trials with a select group of New Zealand businesses, according to the statement. Also Read: Spark New Zealand to Invest in Data Centres and 5G Over Three Years Trials and Seamless... Read More

May 30th, 2023 10:37 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Strengthens Market Share as Vodafone Idea Struggles with Limited Capex Investment

In a recent research note, BNP Paribas expressed concerns over Vodafone Idea's ability to defend its market share due to a significant difference in capital expenditure (capex) between the telecom operator and its rival Bharti Airtel. Over the past three years, Vodafone Idea's capex amounted to Rs 120 billion, while Bharti Airtel invested a substantial Rs 496 billion during the same period. BNP Paribas highlighted (via ET Telecom) that Bharti... Read More

May 30th, 2023 9:07 AM 0 COMMENTS

Salt Reaches 200,000 Broadband and Adds 32,500 Postpaid Customers

Salt, a leading telecommunications provider in Switzerland, has reported a robust performance in the first quarter of 2023. The company witnessed significant growth in postpaid mobile subscribers, with an increase of 32,500, bringing the total number of subscribers to over 1.5 million, according to the statement. Furthermore, Salt achieved its best quarter in the business-to-business (B-to-B) segment in the past decade. Also Read: Swisscom Retains Universal Service Licence for 2024-2031:... Read More

May 30th, 2023 8:07 AM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL 699 Plan: A Plan for Unlimited Benefits and Extended Validity

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom operator, offers a diverse range of prepaid plans. Among these plans, the BSNL 699 Plan stands out by providing an extended validity period and a host of unlimited services. Priced at Rs 699, this plan presents a compelling option for BSNL subscribers who seek affordable yet comprehensive prepaid offerings. Let's now look at the BSNL 699 Plan benefits in the story. Also... Read More

May 30th, 2023 6:56 AM 5 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Cricket Plans After IPL, Should You Recharge

Reliance Jio is the largest telecom player in the country. The telco is currently deploying 5G at the fastest pace in the world. Jio has already reached close to 5000 cities and towns with its 5G networks in India. The telco aims to bring 5G to each and every corner of India by the end of 2023. Before the start of IPL 2023, Jio brought some new prepaid plans for... Read More

May 29th, 2023 8:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Azercell Covers Nakhchivan City With 4G Network

Azercell, the largest mobile network operator in Azerbaijan, has introduced its 4G network in the city of Nakhchivan, as part of its ambitious network modernisation and expansion initiative. The move aims to provide residents with fast and reliable mobile internet services, elevating their digital experiences. Also Read: Azercell Starts 4G Network in Nakhchivan Expanding Coverage Azercell's strategic plan involves extending its 4G network across the entirety of the Nakhchivan Autonomous... Read More

May 29th, 2023 9:45 AM 8 COMMENTS

India is the Most Advanced Country in Telecom: Sunil Bharti Mittal

India has over 2 lakh 5G sites now. It happened in a very short span of time. Taking into view the way the Indian telecom market has moved over the last decade, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman and Founder, Bharti Enterprises, said that India is the most advanced country in telecom globally. He said that India has the fastest 5G rollout in the world, and by 2024, 5G will reach every... Read More

May 29th, 2023 9:42 AM 2 COMMENTS

Five Critical Areas Where Bharti Airtel Is Really Well Positioned

Bharti Airtel's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gopal Vittal, recently shared key insights during the Fourth Quarter Ended March 31, 2023 Earnings Webinar. The earnings call focused on the company's performance for the full year 2023. Vittal highlighted five critical areas where Bharti Airtel is well positioned for success. He shed light on the company's robust positioning and growth prospects for the future. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Q4 Net... Read More

May 28th, 2023 7:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

Hrvatski Telekom Inks a 10-Year Renewable Energy Deal With Professio Energia

Hrvatski Telekom, a leading telecommunications company in Croatia, has joined forces with Liburana, a subsidiary of Professio Energia, to establish a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) for the supply of renewable electricity. According to the statement, this landmark agreement signifies a major step towards achieving Hrvatski Telekom's green energy transition goals and emphasises its commitment to responsible energy management. Also Read: Hrvatski Telekom Choses Nokia Converged Charging Sofware Renewable Electricity... Read More

May 27th, 2023 8:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

Dialog Axiata Launches Upgraded Power Plans for Postpaid Customers in Sri Lanka

Dialog Axiata, the leading connectivity provider in Sri Lanka, has announced the launch of its upgraded Power Plans for Postpaid customers, aiming to deliver an unparalleled experience and exceptional value for its customers. Also Read: Dialog Home Broadband Launches Two New Prepaid Data Plans Dialog Power Plans: Revolutionary Features and Benefits Dialog says the all-new Power Plans bring a range of unmatched features that redefine postpaid connectivity. Customers can now... Read More

May 27th, 2023 3:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

NMHH Awards 32 GHz Spectrum Licences to Major Telcos in Hungary

Hungary's National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) recently held an auction for the entitlement to use the 32 GHz frequency band. The auction saw active participation from major telecom companies, including Magyar Telekom, Vodafone Hungary, and CETIN Hungary. Also Read: Magyar Telekom Expands 5G Coverage to 60 Percent of Hungarian Population Spectrum Validity The participating companies collectively bid a total of HUF 970 million for the spectrum auctioned, which will... Read More

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