May 10th, 2023 8:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

CRTC Takes Major Step to Boost Cellphone Service Competition in Canada

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has made a significant step in promoting competition in the country's cellphone service market. To enhance consumer choice and expand coverage, the CRTC has set the final rules for regional cellphone providers to operate as mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) across Canada, according to an update on the official website. Also Read: Rogers Brings Satellite-To-Phone Coverage to Canada With Lynk Global and SpaceX... Read More

May 9th, 2023 6:21 PM 2 COMMENTS

BSNL to Launch 4G Services Soon, India Post Looks to Partner with ONDC for Logistics

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is all set to roll out its 4G services soon, according to Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan. BSNL is aggressively working on bringing these services to consumers and has identified various sites for the same. The minister added that the Indian government is keen on starting the services at the earliest, said a PTI report. The government has approved the deployment of... Read More

May 9th, 2023 5:26 PM 11 COMMENTS

Gujarat Govt Picks Jio as New Mobile Service Provider for Officials and Dignitaries

Reliance Jio Infocomm, led by Akash Ambani, has been selected by the Gujarat government as the new service provider for mobile phones for all government officials and dignitaries. This decision comes after Vodafone Idea, which was the service provider for 12 years, was replaced by the government, said TheIndianExpress report. The bid for selecting a new service provider was floated well before the December 2022 Assembly elections. An official resolution... Read More

May 9th, 2023 4:17 PM 1 COMMENTS

India Can Lead the Way in 6G R&D and Standardisation: Jio Executive

As the world gears up for the advent of 5G networks, Ravi Gandhi, President & Chief of Public Policy and Regulatory at Reliance Jio, believes that now is the perfect time for India to take the lead in the development and standardisation of sixth-generation or 6G networks. Speaking at an industry event, Gandhi emphasised the need for India to succeed in 6G and called for the country to be at... Read More

May 9th, 2023 3:19 PM 2 COMMENTS

Airtel Africa Renews 2100 MHz Spectrum License in Nigeria

Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services in Africa, has announced the renewal of its 2x10MHz 2100 MHz spectrum license in Nigeria. Airtel Networks Limited, the Nigerian subsidiary of Airtel Africa, has made a payment of NGN 58.7 billion (USD 127.4 million) to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the license renewal, according to an exchange filing. Also Read: Strengthening Partnership: Tim Cook and Sunil Bharti... Read More

May 9th, 2023 2:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ice Norway Surpasses 800,000 Mobile Customers

Ice, the Norwegian telecommunications company, has announced that it has reached a new milestone by surpassing 800,000 mobile customers. The company stated that this is an exciting and demanding market for the company to compete in. The mobile company has acquired 43,000 customers so far this year and says it is well on its way to the million target. Also Read: Ice Names Top Selling Smartphones; Makes a Move Towards... Read More

May 9th, 2023 1:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

Claro and Nokia Deploy Private 4.9G Network in Colombian Port

Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahia in Cartagena, Colombia, is set to become a smart port 4.0 after Nokia and Claro Colombia announced the deployment of an industrial-grade private 4.9G wireless network and edge computing solution. The companies will use the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC), which includes the Nokia MX Industrial Edge, to meet the mission-critical wireless connectivity and on-premises OT data processing needs of the port terminal, which handles various... Read More

May 9th, 2023 9:51 AM 0 COMMENTS

Infinera and Telstra InfraCo Achieve 61.3 Tbps Data Transmission in InterCity Fiber Trial

Infinera, a leading provider of intelligent transport networks, announced the successful completion of a simulated intercity network trial for Telstra InfraCo's intercity fibre project in Australia. The trial showcased remarkable achievement by delivering an impressive data transmission capacity of 61.3 terabits per second (Tbps) on a fibre pair over a distance equivalent to 1,240 route kilometres between Melbourne and Sydney. Also Read: Telstra 5G Network Coverage Reaches Over 81% Of... Read More

May 9th, 2023 9:05 AM 0 COMMENTS

SC Seeks DoT Affidavit on Bharti Airtel’s Reduced Spectrum Usage Charges: Report

The Supreme Court has requested the government to submit an affidavit regarding the spectrum usage charges (SUCs) to be paid by telecom operator Bharti Airtel. The court directed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to file an affidavit stating that Bharti Airtel will have to pay lower SUCs compared to new players who acquired airwaves through the 2016 auction, according to an ETTelecom report. Also Read: Airtel, Jio, Vi and Adani... Read More

May 8th, 2023 11:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tele2 Latvia Invests 100,000 Euros to Enhance Customer Service System

Latvian telecommunications company, Tele2, has announced an investment of 100,000 euros in the development of its digital customer service system. This strategic investment aims to streamline customer interactions, reduce repeated contacts, and decrease customer service time by at least 10 percent. Tele2 aims to provide a seamless and efficient customer experience by consolidating various communication channels into a unified system. Also Read: Ericsson Extends Partnership with Eastlink to Strengthen 5G... Read More

May 8th, 2023 3:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qualcomm to Acquire Autotalks to Advance V2X Communication Technologies

Qualcomm, a global leader in wireless technology, announced today that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Israel-based company, Autotalks. This strategic move is expected to strengthen Qualcomm's position in the automotive industry and drive the advancement of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technologies. Also Read: Ericsson Completes Transfer of IoT Business to Aeris Driving advancements in V2X communication According to Qualcomm, The automotive industry is undergoing a... Read More

May 8th, 2023 1:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

BT Group and OneWeb Successfully Trial 4G LTE Backhaul Over LEO Network

BT Group and OneWeb have achieved a significant milestone in the UK's digital infrastructure with the successful completion of a live field trial. The trial involved backhauling a 4G LTE cell site over OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network, marking the first time this has been accomplished, according to a Linkedin update by OneWeb. The trial results were highly encouraging and showcased the potential of OneWeb's network to enhance high-speed... Read More

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