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Telstra’s Dense Air Acquisition: Benefits and Unspoken Implications

By Kamile Bigenyte November 15, 2023

In a strategic move to bolster its mobile network, Australia’s premier telecom firm, Telstra, acquires local operations of small cell provider Dense Air. Both financial details and timelines of the transaction remain veiled. This comes after the Australia Competition Tribunal blocked Telstra’s partnership with TPG, favoring competition and avoiding regional coverage setback. While rivals speculate, Dense Air’s retreat from Trans-Tasman markets coincides with Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners’ takeover. This deal provides Telstra’s network expansion plans with crucial additional spectrum capacity.

VoIP Fundamentals

Top 10 best SIP trunking providers

By Aiste Kryzanovske November 13, 2023

With a myriad of options available, choosing the right SIP trunking provider can be daunting. That’s why we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the top 10 best SIP trunking providers. This article provides an overview of key features, reliability, scalability, customer support, and pricing models. It gives you the necessary information to make an informed decision to transform your business communication infrastructure with this information.

M&A

Unraveling One NZ’s Strategic Acquisition of Dense Air’s Spectrum

By Aiste Kryzanovske November 7, 2023

One New Zealand’s strategic acquisition of local operations from UK-small cell provider Dense Air aims to strengthen mid-band spectrum. Promising enhancements to fixed-wireless access services, this merge incorporates a significant 70 MHz of spectrum into One NZ’s 4G and 5G networks. This move aligns with the company’s efforts towards modernizing its network, hinting towards a customer-centric future with expanded 5G network and possible SpaceX collaboration.

Broadband

Navigating RAN Market Dynamics: Growth Forecast and Challenges Ahead

By Aiste Kryzanovske November 7, 2023

Dell’Oro Group’s RAN 2030 Advanced Research Report hints at long-term growth in the RAN market, suggesting investments could surpass $40 billion by 2030. Despite challenges like short-term boosts due to new technologies, infrastructural opportunities in Fixed Wireless Access and private networks might augment growth. The report also anticipates macro RAN deployments leading the 6G era. However, the analysis remains mindful of potential obstacles clouding this optimistic outlook.

M&A

Navigating the Zegona-Vodafone Deal: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

By Kamile Bigenyte October 31, 2023

European telecoms investment firm, Zegona Communications, is reportedly in advanced talks with Vodafone to acquire a hefty stake in Vodafone Spain. Negotiations heat up amid rising competition in Spain’s telecoms market and looming industry-wide reshuffles. However, questions remain about the potential investment’s structure and implications for Vodafone’s balance sheet.

People & Interviews

Exploring Progressive Management. Insights from Lina Zaboras, CEO at DIDWW

By VoIP.Review Team October 30, 2023

Lina Zaboras, CEO at DIDWW, discusses the principles of progressive management. She emphasizes that successful leadership is driven by understanding motivation, setting clear goals, and fostering open communication. Great leaders are open to learning, exhibit emotional intelligence, and embrace innovation, adapting to the ever-changing business landscape.

Broadband

Navigating Midband Spectrum Ownership: Diverse Opinions and the FCC’s Role

By Kamile Bigenyte October 30, 2023

As the Federal Communications Commission refocuses on airway ownership, the conversation around midband spectrum control heats up. Telecom leaders differ: AT&T calls for a review of midband acquisitions, while T-Mobile criticizes this as self-serving. Dish joins the debate, advocating a 25% national screen to encourage competition. Amid conflicting viewpoints, the FCC must forge a path in balancing market sense and fairness.

Broadband

Biden’s Appeal For ACP: Boosting Digital Inclusion or Overspending?

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 30, 2023

The White House’s recent call to Congress for increased funding of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has significantly stirred the telecommunications sector. Putting forth a request to extend the ACP’s operations, the Biden Administration aims to stretch free and discounted internet provision to eligible households until December 2024.

Broadband

Exploring ITS Group’s Ambitious UK Fibre Network Expansion

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 25, 2023

Fibre network giant, ITS Technology Group, enlivens UK telecom sector with a hefty funding acquisition of £100 million from Avenue Capital Group. This new influx brings their total funds to £145 million, opening avenues for strategic network expansion and potential merges. CEO Daren Baythorpe echoes the optimism, hinting at enhancements of 10Gpbs-capable network and strategic acquisitions. Epidemic times demand robust connectivity and this new step promises just that. The partnership with Evolve, promises to feed into the rising demands for bandwidth-rich technologies.

News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #42

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 20, 2023

IBM and AWS are joining forces to enhance generative AI solutions. IBM Consulting will train 10,000 consultants in AWS generative AI by 2024, offering services like Contact Center Modernization with Amazon Connect. Sinch is partnering with Webex by Cisco to launch Sinch Calling with Webex, an integrated product combining messaging, meetings, and voice capabilities. Ooma is expanding its services to the Asia Pacific region to support IWG’s work solutions, providing phone and unified communications services. Connectbase is expanding data capabilities in The Connected World platform, offering detailed tenancy data for network operators expanding in the UK and Ireland.