May 17th, 2023 2:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

United Fiber to Drive the Digital Transformation of Greece

United Group and Nova have joined forces to introduce United Fiber, a new company dedicated to advancing the digital transformation of Greece. According to the official release, United Fiber will be responsible for constructing and operating fibre networks, combining the expertise of Hellenic Open Fiber and the innovative DNA of United Group, a leading telecommunications and media provider in Southeast Europe. Also Read: Nova Greece Shuts Down 3G; Strengthens 4G+... Read More

May 17th, 2023 12:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

India Improves Global Ranking in Mobile and Fixed Broadband Speeds: Ookla

Ookla, the network intelligence and connectivity insights company, has released its latest update on the Speedtest Global Index for the month of April 2023. According to the report, based on the data provided, India has made significant progress in terms of global rankings for both median mobile speeds and median fixed broadband speeds. Also Read: India Increased Two Spots in Rank Globally for Median Mobile Speeds: Ookla India's Enhanced Speeds... Read More

May 17th, 2023 12:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Swisscom Retains Universal Service Licence for 2024-2031: ComCom

The Federal Communications Commission (ComCom) has announced its decision to award Swisscom, one of the major telecommunications providers in Switzerland, the universal service licence for the period from 2024 to the end of 2031. This ensures the implementation of the expanded service offering outlined by the Federal Council. Also Read: Swisscom Starts Offering 5G FWA Services for Enterprise Customers Swisscom Sole Provider Interested in Fulfilling Obligations In its official release,... Read More

May 16th, 2023 7:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Media O2 Extends 4G Connectivity to 50 Rural Sites in the UK

Virgin Media O2 has successfully deployed 4G connectivity to 50 sites as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme, significantly improving mobile coverage for rural communities in the UK. The SRN, a collaboration between four mobile network operators (Virgin Media O2, EE, Three and Vodafone) and the UK Government, aims to extend 4G connectivity to 95 percent of the country's landmass by the end of 2025, with a budget... Read More

May 16th, 2023 5:36 PM 12 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Q4 Net Profit Soars 50% To Rs 3,006 Crore, Revenue Surges by 14%

Bharti Airtel just released its Q4 FY23 Results. The company has reported impressive quarterly revenues of Rs 36,009 crore, marking a substantial 14.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth. Bharti Airtel attributed this remarkable performance to the company's consistent delivery and strong performance across its diverse portfolio. Also Read: Bharti Airtel ARPU Rises to Rs 193 in Q3 FY23 Mobile Services Revenue Increase The India business segment of Bharti Airtel recorded quarterly... Read More

May 16th, 2023 3:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

Rakuten Mobile 4G Coverage Reaches 98.4 Percent of Japan Population

Rakuten Mobile, a Japanese telecommunications provider, has reached a significant milestone in its network expansion efforts. With the completion of over 57,000 base stations and a 4G population coverage of 98.4 percent, the company continues to strengthen its position in the market. Also Read: Ericsson and KDDI Deploy Japan’s First Vault 5G Base Stations Expanding Network Infrastructure According to Rakuten Mobile's recent earnings presentation, the company's 4G base stations (outdoor)... Read More

May 16th, 2023 2:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

EQT Acquires 60 Percent Stake in Company Operating Wind Tre’s Network Infrastructure

Stockholm-based private equity firm EQT Infrastructure has announced its acquisition of a 60 percent stake in a newly created entity, referred to as the "Company," which will own and operate the mobile and fixed network infrastructure of Italy's Wind Tre. CK Hutchison, the current owner of Wind Tre, will retain a 40 percent stake in the Company. The transaction values the newly formed entity at approximately EUR 3.4 billion. Also... Read More

May 16th, 2023 10:34 AM 4 COMMENTS

TRAI Widens Probe into Telcos Predatory Pricing and Unlimited Offers

India's telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), has launched a comprehensive investigation into all past and current tariff plans of all telecom operators in the country, including their 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G plans, said a Financial Express report. The investigation aims to determine whether the telecom operators have violated regulatory guidelines by offering "unlimited" plans or engaging in predatory pricing. This marks the first time that... Read More

May 16th, 2023 9:25 AM 0 COMMENTS

2degrees and Lynk Global Bring Satellite-To-Phone Coverage to New Zealand

New Zealand telecommunications provider, 2degrees, has announced a commercial contract with Lynk Global, to offer satellite-to-phone connectivity to its customers across the country. This partnership aims to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for New Zealanders, even in areas without terrestrial mobile coverage, by utilising Lynk's 'cell-towers-in space' technology. First-of-a-kind agreement in New Zealand prepares for 2degrees’ commercial launch of the service later this year, says Lynk. Also Read: 2degrees and Lynk Announce... Read More

May 16th, 2023 7:32 AM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Entry-Level Prepaid Plan That Offers Postpaid Like Bulk Data

Bharti Airtel, one of India's leading telecommunications service providers, offers prepaid plans catering to customers' bulk data needs, as not all customers require daily data. Alongside, Airtel is experiencing a significant uptake in its ultra-fast 5G services across the country, with Airtel announcing 5G users on its Network as it passes milestones. Also Read: Bharti Airtel 499 Platinum Plan Detailed for Mobility and Entertainment Needs Airtel Bulk Data Prepaid Plans:... Read More

May 16th, 2023 6:57 AM 0 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio 30 Days Plan that has No Daily Data Limit

Reliance Jio is offering a monthly plan that comes with no daily data limit. It isn't exactly a monthly plan, but a plan with a validity of 30 days. Many users would appreciate the presence of such a prepaid plan for them. Earlier, the consumers had complained to the sector regulator about the absence of 30 days and monthly validity plans. This pushed the telcos to bring such plans, and... Read More

May 15th, 2023 11:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

MTN GlobalConnect Rebrands as Bayobab, Paving the Way for African Digital Connectivity

MTN GlobalConnect, a leading player in the telecommunications industry, has made a significant move in its business evolution by unveiling a new name and positioning: Bayobab. The brand reveal took place at the International Telecommunications Week (ITW) Conference held in Washington DC, where over 6000 delegates from the digital wholesale telecoms community were in attendance. Also Read: MTN Group to Invest $1 Billion in Ghana for 5G Rollout Connecting Africa with... Read More

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