In a landmark move for UK telecoms, Ofcom introduces regulations mandating clear pricing transparency for telecom services. No more unexpected mid-contract price hikes—providers must now clearly outline price changes.
LightSpeed partners with Neos Networks to enhance high-speed connectivity across the Midlands and East of England. Utilizing 10Gbps XGS-PON and Neos’ infrastructure, the alliance expands FTTP services, targeting underserved areas.
Vodacom and Orange have launched a joint venture in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focused on improving mobile network coverage through solar-powered base stations. This initiative targets expanding connectivity for underserved regions and enhancing mobile and financial services.
The UK government has granted IBM a crucial £1.6 billion contract for the Emergency Services Network. Vital for UK emergency communications, IBM’s solutions, backed by Samsung and Ericsson, promise enhanced voice-over-IP technology.
Cellnex is considering selling its Swiss tower business, collaborating with JP Morgan for a potential €1.5 billion valuation. This move is part of Cellnex’s strategic restructuring, involving shedding non-core units to focus on essential markets.
The Court of Milan has dismissed Vivendi’s challenge to the sale of TIM’s network assets to KKR, ruling the company lacked standing. Despite this, Vivendi plans to appeal, arguing the sale should have been approved by shareholders.
Virgin Media O2 will deactivate its 3G network in Durham by April 2025 as part of a UK-wide shutdown plan. Customers with outdated devices are urged to upgrade to maintain mobile services.
Vodafone has sold its remaining 3% stake in Indus Towers for $330 million, marking its exit from the company. Proceeds were used to settle loans and increase Vodafone Idea’s ownership to 24.39%.
Reliance Jio Infocomm is accelerating its 5G services monetization through Jio AirFiber, targeting one million new users in a month. The company’s strategic drive for customer expansion aligns with its goal of potentially launching an IPO by 2025.
The telecom industry is abuzz with Aduna, a groundbreaking joint venture in API technology by Ericsson, Google Cloud, and global operators. Aduna aims to revolutionize VoIP, leveraging network APIs for 5G monetization and innovation.
