$714 million allocated to small telecom companies in the ReConnect program’s fourth round aims to deliver high-speed internet to rural areas with full fiber infrastructure. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack highlights the importance of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and its contributions to bridging the digital divide in rural communities.
DIDWW, a provider of premium quality VoIP communications and two-way SIP trunking services worldwide, has successfully passed the annual ISO 27001 audit for the Information Security Management System (ISMS). This step further demonstrates the telecom operator’s commitment to protecting corporate data and customer information while maintaining the highest standards of security in its operations. As one of the world’s most recognized information security frameworks, ISO 27001 certification reinforces a set of standards for effective data protection. The successful renewal of this certificate confirms that the DIDWW ISMS remains aligned with the best international practices for information security. The scope of ISO 27001 certification includes employees, processes, software development, and infrastructures that continue to operate, innovate, and support voice capacity building, messaging and cloud PBX services. The reaffirmation of ISO 27001 certification by DIDWW serves as further evidence for the company’s partners and customers regarding the continued quality and security of…
The European Commission allocates $9.2 billion for R&D initiatives in telecoms and semiconductor sectors, targeting innovative microelectronics, 5G and 6G technologies. To support digital sovereignty goals, private investment of $15.5 billion and 56 companies are involved.
Hangzhou leads the digital revolution with the Dual 10 Gigabit City project, partnering with industry giants like Huawei to foster 5.5G technology, enhance connectivity and pioneer innovative applications for a smarter future.
Germany’s Bundeskartellamt investigates Vodafone’s Vantage Towers for potentially obstructing 1&1’s 5G rollout, raising questions on fair competition and business practices in the telecommunications industry.
Open RAN Revenue Growth Slows Global Open RAN revenues saw a 10-20 percent growth in Q1 2023, while the vRAN market expanded by 20-30 percent, according to Dell’Oro’s report. However, this growth is slower than the previous year, mainly due to a decline in North America. The Asia Pacific region performed well and offset the North American decline. Despite the slowdown, Dell’Oro remains optimistic about Open RAN, expecting it to account for 6-10 percent of the global RAN market in 2023. On the other hand, Dell’Oro has lowered its full-year outlook for multi-access edge computing (MEC) by over 20 percent, citing a slowdown in China’s 5G market and subdued enterprise interest. Read the full article. Cisco Partners with the Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub Cisco has partnered with the Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub (DiSH) to enhance cybersecurity in the region. Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program will focus on…
Meta faces a record €1.2 billion GDPR fine for transferring European users’ data to the US, raising questions on compliance, data privacy regulations, and US surveillance laws. With Meta appealing the decision, the telecommunications industry watches closely.
ITU’s ambitious fundraising initiative aims to connect least developed countries, targeting $100 billion by 2026. Managed by Partner2Connect, the project addresses the growing digital divide, as well as gender disparities in internet access, to promote global digital transformation.
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…
Telefónica’s Q1 report boasts solid revenue growth and reaffirms 2023 financial guidance, driven by strong performances in Germany and Brazil. Net debt reduction and robust customer base growth signal financial strength, despite lukewarm market reception.
