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Srikapardhi January 8th, 2024 10:36 AM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Expands Network Reach Across US Under Network Transformation Program

American wireless network operator Verizon has activated numerous new mobile sites across regions to enhance the coverage and capacity of its network. Verizon has been improving and expanding its 4G as well as high-speed 5G Ultra Wide-band capacity and coverage for residents and visitors in various areas. According to Verizon, this work is part of its massive multi-year network transformation, which has not only brought 5G service to over 230... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 7th, 2024 4:59 PM 2 COMMENTS

Jio Completed Fastest 5G Rollout in the World in Dec: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Jio had promised to complete the 5G rollout in every taluka and town in India by December 2023. The company is claiming that it has done so. However, the website still shows that 5G is available in 7,764 cities/towns in the country. The figure has not been updated for quite some time, so the official numbers are unknown. On the occasion of the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet -... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 6th, 2024 9:30 PM 4 COMMENTS

Will Telcos Slowdown 5G Investments in India Due to No Monetisation Scope

5G is now a pretty common sight in many parts of India. Especially if you are in an urban city or a town, you are guaranteed to have 5G in some corners or streets. While Jio has led the 5G rollout in most places, Airtel has been very strategic about where it launches 5G. Over 15 months have passed since 5G was launched in the country, but the telcos have... Read More

Srikapardhi January 6th, 2024 8:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

TIM Brasil Doubles Rural Internet Coverage Target for 2024

TIM Brasil announced that it concluded 2023 with rural internet coverage extending to 16 million hectares, an increase of 2 million compared to the previous year. The telco has now revised its expectations for 2024, projecting a growth of 4 million hectares and aiming to achieve a total of 20 million hectares connected. Also Read: TIM Activates 5G Network in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil’s Aerospace Capital TIM Brasil emphasises... Read More

Tanuja K January 5th, 2024 5:09 PM 1 COMMENTS

5G Monetisation Path Clears, But will it Work in India

The Indian telecom operators are struggling to monetise 5G networks. While mobile customers are essentially getting it for free, enterprises haven't yet shown much demand for it. Even at the enterprise level for 5G, the use cases are quite limited. There's not enough leverage to push enterprises into adopting 5G instantly. However, once the government gives the green flag to the telcos for leasing spectrum to the enterprises for setting... Read More

Srikapardhi January 5th, 2024 3:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

CTI Towers Acquires 56 Towers in North Dakota From SRT

North Carolina-based CTI Towers, a provider of wireless towers in the US and a portfolio company of Palistar Capital (Palistar), announced this week the acquisition of 56 towers in North Dakota from SRT Communications (SRT). This acquisition significantly expands CTI Towers' footprint in the region. SRT Communications, headquartered in Minot, North Dakota, is the state's largest telecommunications cooperative. Also Read: Everest and TowerCo Acquire 546 Wireless Towers From Charter Communications... Read More

Srikapardhi January 4th, 2024 9:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telefonica 5G Coverage Reaches 95 Percent of German Population

Telefonica Deutschland, which provides fixed and mobile services under the brand name O2 in Germany, has announced extensive expansion of its mobile network in 2023 to enhance the customer experience. The telco stated that it has invested massively in the development and expansion of digital infrastructure in Germany during the same year. Coincidentally, O2 Telefonica celebrated its 25th anniversary in October 2023. Also Read: O2 Telefonica to Launch 5G Plus... Read More

Srikapardhi January 4th, 2024 10:56 AM 0 COMMENTS

Eir Reports 130 Percent Surge in 5G Network Usage in Ireland for 2023

Ireland’s Eir has published its annual '2023 Year in Data' report, highlighting digital trends across the country in 2023. The company has summarised nationwide usage in home broadband, mobile, and TV, providing a glimpse of evolving digital habits and how the Irish public has embraced digital connectivity. Also Read: Eir Invests 4 Million Euros to Transform Retail Stores Across Ireland Fixed Broadband Usage Regarding fixed broadband, Eir stated that the... Read More

Yashika Goel January 2nd, 2024 7:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

EchoStar Announces Completion of Merger With DISH Network

American company EchoStar announced today the completion of its acquisition of DISH Network on December 31, 2023. According to the official release, to finalise the acquisition, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar merged with and into DISH Network, with DISH Network surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar. This transaction combines DISH Network's satellite technology, streaming services, and nationwide 5G network with EchoStar's satellite communications solutions, creating a combined... Read More

Srikapardhi January 1st, 2024 8:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telekom Deutschland Expands Fiber, Achieves 96 Percent 5G Coverage in 2023

German telecommunications provider Telekom Deutschland announced that it has significantly expanded its fiber infrastructure and 5G network coverage over the past year. In an end-of-year update on December 21, 2023, Telekom said it has fulfilled its plans for fiber rollout in 2023, reaching around 730,000 kilometres of optic infrastructure and ensuring 5G coverage for 96 percent of the population. Also Read: SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom to Jointly Develop Telco-specific... Read More

Srikapardhi December 31st, 2023 11:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Yearly Prepaid Plans for New Year 2024 Analysed

New Year 2024 in India is just a few hours away, and like any other yearly plans, if you are preparing for a recharge and your Airtel prepaid recharge validity has ended or is soon coming to an end, there is no better time than now to look at the Yearly Prepaid Recharge offerings of Airtel. Consider ditching monthly recharges and opt for Airtel's worry-free yearly plans this New Year.... Read More

Srikapardhi December 30th, 2023 5:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Elisa Finland Acquires Fiber Network of Elenia With 8,000 Premises Passed

Finnish telecommunications service provider Elisa has announced the acquisition of utility company Elenia's fiber network to strengthen its existing infrastructure. In an official release, Elisa stated that it aims to enhance its fiber network in Central Finland, the Tampere region, and Northern Ostrobothnia through the acquisition of Elenia's fiber network. The transaction is set to be effective on December 31, 2023. Also Read: Elisa Expands 5G Network to 264 locations... Read More