Japanese mobile operators KDDI and Rakuten Mobile forge a new roaming agreement to boost network coverage, enhance connectivity, and reduce financial burden while streamlining 4G infrastructure utilization and 5G network rollout.
MTN Considers Axian Telecom Bid MTN is considering a bid from Axian Telecom for its operating units in West Africa, specifically Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, and Liberia. The potential deal is aligned with MTN’s ongoing efforts to reshape its portfolio, and the three units collectively account for 6.1 million of MTN’s customers and contributed to 0.7% of EBITDA. MTN’s first quarter financial results reported an 8.6% EBITDA growth and revenues of ZAR52.8 billion ($2.8 billion), a 15.6% YoY increase. With discussions with Axian Telecom still at an early stage, any announcement on a final agreement might not be expected soon. Read the full article. Deutsche Telekom Sees Q1 Success Deutsche Telekom (DT) has raised its earnings guidance for 2023 to around €40.9bn, up from its previous forecast of €40.8bn. This follows strong Q1 results, with the group’s US business T-Mobile US a key driver behind the raised forecast, having recently raised its…
Cresta unveils new AI-driven solutions at Enterprise Connect, transforming contact centers into revenue generators and enhancing customer retention. CEO Ping Wu explores the untapped potential in service conversations, ensuring seamless experiences for organizations.
Nokia and Claro Colombia join forces to deploy a cutting-edge private 4.9G wireless network at Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahía, enhancing mission-critical connectivity and on-premises data processing. This collaboration aims to strengthen port operations, optimize logistics, and support Colombia’s most advanced multipurpose maritime terminal in its digital transformation journey.
Vodafone welcomes e& as a major shareholder, forming a strategic alliance to enhance connectivity and digital services. With e&’s CEO joining Vodafone’s board, the collaboration paves the way for joint ventures in carrier, wholesale, roaming, and Open RAN technology.
China Unicom Chongqing and Huawei’s revolutionary Alps-WDM+OSU trial commercial use promises enhanced network capabilities and user experience. The technology offers increased bandwidth, reduced latency, optimized operations, and green development, paving the way for future all-optical transport networks.
Ericsson and Telia join forces to establish the Baltics’ first enterprise 5G network at a key supply site in Estonia, aiming to enhance productivity, agility, and sustainability, while enabling connected use cases like asset monitoring, digital twins, and more. This collaboration also boosts Ericsson’s growing private 5G offerings and emphasizes the potential of private 5G networks in driving innovation across various industries.
Verizon’s innovative deal with infrastructure specialist Vertical Bridge promises accelerated 4G and 5G deployment in the US, showcasing a unique tower leasing model that fosters collaboration and transforms mobile tower management.
Vodafone UK embarks on a nationwide 3G shutdown, prioritizing modern 4G and 5G networks while retaining 2G for low-power IoT devices. As other UK telecom operators plan gradual phase-outs, industry experts debate the journey to meet the government’s coverage goals.
Spectrum Enterprise, a division of Charter Communications, Inc., has introduced Secure Access with Cisco Duo and Cloud Security with Cisco+ Secure Connect to its cybersecurity product portfolio. These two additions allow companies to offer safe and secure access to information and applications on private networks or public clouds to employees and other stakeholders. The new cybersecurity protections are integrated with the company’s managed network services portfolio, which includes Managed Network Edge and Enterprise Network Edge solutions. Managed Network Edge and Enterprise Network Edge are modular, all-in-one platforms that simplify the deployment and management of an organization’s network. While each platform offers slightly different features, both provide routing, SD-WAN, switching, security, remote access, and LAN options. Layering on Secure Access with Cisco Duo and Cloud Security with Cisco+ Secure Connect provides clients with the full protection of a secure access service edge (SASE). Secure Access with Cisco Duo helps protect organizations…
