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Kripa B November 25th, 2024 4:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Deutsche Telekom Turns Anonymised Network Data into Music with AI

Deutsche Telekom uses artificial intelligence (AI) to translate anonymised mobile network data from Europe into music. The German operator announced that its mobile network now has its own melody as it unveiled the "Melody of Europe," a composition that transforms mobile network data into music. Using AI and anonymised data from ten European capitals, the project audibly symbolises connections within Europe. "The idea was to make the network audible and... Read More

Srikapardhi November 25th, 2024 3:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

EQT to Sell Maltese Operator Melita to Goldman Sachs Alternatives

EQT has announced that the EQT Infrastructure IV fund has signed an agreement to sell Maltese operator Melita to Goldman Sachs Alternatives. The transaction is subject to conditions, including regulatory approvals. Financial details related to the transaction have not been disclosed. Also Read: Melita to Invest EUR 50 Million to Make Malta a Gigabit Island Melita Founded in 1992, Melita is a digital infrastructure owner and operator in Malta. It... Read More

Tanuja K November 25th, 2024 1:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL asked by Nokia, Ericsson to Tweak 5G Tender for Participation: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has been asked by Nokia and Ericsson to tweak its 5G tender. The request from the two major telecom gear vendors comes to ensure they also get a chance to provide BSNL with the relevant technology. There's just one issue with it, the government doesn't want that. The current tender that BSNL has rolled out for 5G deployment in Delhi... Read More

Srikapardhi November 25th, 2024 9:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Zain KSA Secures 600 MHz Spectrum to Advance 5G SA Services

Zain KSA, a telecom and digital services provider in Saudi Arabia, has acquired the 600 MHz spectrum band, which the company describes as one of the most widely adopted bands for 5G Standalone (5G SA) networks. This acquisition was made through the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) auction held on November 11–12, 2024. It represents an additional investment by Zain KSA to deliver advanced digital technologies and solutions, aiming... Read More

Srikapardhi November 24th, 2024 3:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Earnings to Rise Over 24 Months Post Tariff Hike: S&P Global Ratings

Bharti Airtel's earnings and cash flows are expected to rise over the next 24 months, benefitting from the industry-wide raise in mobile tariffs, said S&P Global Ratings. On November 22, 2024, the global rating agency revised its rating outlook on Bharti Airtel to positive from stable. S&P Global Ratings has affirmed 'BBB-' long-term issuer credit rating on Bharti Airtel. Also Read: Bharti Global Completes Acquisition of 24.5 Percent Stake in... Read More

Kripa B November 23rd, 2024 4:53 PM 6 COMMENTS

TRAI Directs Telecom Providers to Display Coverage Maps on Websites

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed mobile carriers to display geospatial coverage maps on their websites, showing the geographical areas where they provide wireless voice and broadband services. This mandate is part of TRAI's revised Quality of Service (QoS) Regulations for telecom operators that have come into force on October 1, 2024 and aims to empower consumers by helping them make informed choices when selecting a telecom... Read More

Kripa B November 22nd, 2024 10:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

E& UAE and Dubai Airports Partner to Explore 5G Private Network Deployment

E& UAE, the telecommunications arm of e&, and Dubai Airports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the deployment of 5G private networks at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC). The collaboration aims to identify areas where 5G can be implemented in the future, becoming the first private 5G deployment in an airport in the region, E& UAE said in an announcement this month. Also Read:... Read More

Kripa B November 21st, 2024 11:16 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Must Provide More Collateral for LCs, Say Banks: Report

Vodafone-Idea's (Vi) plans to upgrade its network equipment may reportedly face delays, as banks have sought extra collateral from the telecom company in order to process its request for more letters of credit (LCs) to be issued to suppliers like Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung. Banks are especially cautious about taking on new exposure after the Supreme Court rejected Vi's curative petition last month, which sought a review of a 2019... Read More

Srikapardhi November 20th, 2024 1:36 PM 2 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Awards 5G Extension Deal to Nokia for 5G-Advanced Network Evolution

Bharti Airtel has awarded a multi-year, multi-billion extension contract to Nokia to deploy 4G and 5G network equipment across key cities and states in India. Under the agreement, Nokia will deploy equipment from its 5G AirScale technology, including base stations, baseband units, and Massive MIMO radios, all powered by its ReefShark System-on-Chip, Nokia said on Wednesday. Also Read: Airtel Solarises Over 3,500 Mobile Sites in Q2 Airtel Network Modernisation These... Read More

Kripa B November 20th, 2024 12:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ongoing 5G Enhancements Paving the Way for 6G, Says Ericsson CTO: Report

The evolution of 5G is progressing steadily, with continuous improvements laying the foundation for 6G. For 5G, the focus is shifting from extensive, large-scale investments to more targeted upgrades. Telecom operators, according to Erik Ekudden, CTO of Ericsson, will now prioritise increasing network capacity and densifying networks, ET reported. Also Read: Telcos Have Reached a Saturation Point with Limited Monetisation Prospects? India’s Success with 5G When asked about the challenges... Read More

Kripa B November 19th, 2024 11:54 AM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Global Completes Acquisition of 24.5 Percent Stake in BT Group

Bharti Global, the international investment arm of Bharti Enterprises (Bharti), has completed the acquisition of a 24.5 percent stake in the UK's BT Group plc from Altice UK. With this investment, Bharti, whose telecom portfolio includes India's second-largest telecom company, Bharti Airtel, is now the majority shareholder of BT Group. Also Read: Airtel Solarises Over 3,500 Mobile Sites in Q2 Bharti Global's Investment in BT Group "We're delighted to have... Read More

Srikapardhi November 18th, 2024 6:44 PM 1 COMMENTS

E& UAE Expands 5G Network with Deployment of Dual-Band Radios

E& UAE has completed the deployment of Ericsson's dual-band Massive MIMO radio, AIR 3229, as part of its ongoing 5G network expansion. This initiative aims to enhance network performance, increase capacity, and reduce the carbon footprint. Also Read: Du Inks Agreement to Expand 5G Network in UAE 5G Expansion with Dual-Band Radio E& UAE highlighted that Ericsson's dual-band radio enables the simultaneous delivery of 5G services on the 2600 MHz... Read More