China’s immense 5G market pulses with new additions, logging nearly 17 million subscribers in August as migrations to advanced telecommunications networks grow. Still, this uptake signifies a dampening speed, attributed to the top trio: China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom, seeing a fall in new users compared to prior months. Abstract figures of network utilization and the quality of reception, however, leave much to be unraveled. The niche player, China Broadnet, despite a recent debut, experiences stiff competition, highlighting the difficulty of penetration amidst dominant forces.
EXA Infrastructure, the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform connecting Europe and North America, today announced that it was awarded three awards at the annual Antonio Meucci Global Telco Awards last night in Madrid.
Sinch, which powers meaningful conversations between businesses and their customers through its Customer Communications Cloud, today announced that the company has been positioned as a Leader in the first 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS). The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed Sinch’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.
Digital Catapult, the UK’s prominent tech hub, teams up with virtual effects specialist, Target3D in unveiling cutting-edge media production studios, turbocharged by 5G. These prime facilities, set up in London and Gateshead, promise an unrivalled connectivity that enables large-scale, top-notch media production and broad access to elite content creation technology. Outfitted with a wide array of advanced tech tools, these studios bring a fresh dawn in media production, fuelling exciting new outputs. The 5G technology offers impressive benefits including enhanced performance and efficiency of visual effects and media production. This high-speed mobile connectivity ushers in real-time integration of virtual sets and effects with live action footage. Discover how 5G catalyze a revolution in content creation and production.
The UK’s groundbreaking Online Safety Bill, focused on child protection and adult control, has recently been approved by Parliament. Despite optimism for its ‘game-changing’ potential, critics argue of potential privacy encroachments and inherent ambiguities.
With Vodafone’s pending merger with Three, concerns mount over potential access to sensitive UK government data by foreign entities, chiefly China. Unite the union has issued a report detailing alleged connections between Three’s controlling CK Group and the Chinese government, raising concerns over integrity of communications within governmental public sector clients served by Vodafone including the NHS and Ministry of Defence. Is the potential for this large scale data breach being overlooked? T
DIDWW, a global telecommunications provider of premium quality two-way SIP trunking services, has expanded its number portability coverage to include a total of 39 countries. This service allows customers to conveniently switch their phone numbers from one telephone network service provider to an alternative carrier. In order to provide customers with instant access to innovative VoIP services worldwide, DIDWW now offers businesses and telecom operators the ability to port their numbers in South Africa, Chile and Estonia.
Lyntia and AI tech start-up Vyntelligence are collaborating to transform Spain’s fibre network deployment, aiming to improve service quality and customer experience. This partnership embraces digitalisation, creating an interactive platform between Lyntia, fibre deployment partners, auditors, and contractors, thus speeding up the delivery of high-quality services. The joint venture has already accelerated customer quality control processes by a significant 33%, offering a glimpse into the future of fibre connectivity.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority is charting the course for fair AI practices, guided by seven strategic principles. Their balanced approach, drawn from a diverse pool of inputs, aims to ensure competitive integrity and consumer welfare in the AI-driven market. The spotlight is on accountability, ensuring AI creators shoulder responsibility for their solutions’ implications. Additionally, advocating for consumer freedom in choice and flexibility, they aim to deter anti-competitive practices. However, who exactly should uphold the principle of transparency remains unclear.
T-Mobile US’s reported negotiations with Tillman FiberCo to utilize their fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) infrastructure could significantly shape the retail fiber market. T-Mobile previously expressed interest in the fiber broadband sector, and partnering with Tillman could mitigate potential expenses of such endeavor. This potential venture aligns with Tillman’s recent strategic alliance with Northleaf Capital Partners, pooling $200 million for the FTTP rollout. While coverage plans remain unclear, this project is likely substantial and may lead to T-Mobile formally stepping into the fiber broadband landscape.


