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News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #46

By Aiste Kryzanovske November 17, 2023

Italian telecom provider Wind Tre faces hurdles in selling infrastructure due to complex 5G network sharing negotiations with rivals Iliad and Fastweb. CK Hutchison delays the deal closure by three months to February 12, citing challenges with Iliad and Fastweb. Meanwhile, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s $6 billion merger in Indonesia with Huawei’s support achieves significant growth. France’s Orange introduces satellite broadband, while Norway’s Telenor sells its satellite operations. FCC’s new broadband rules target discrimination, raising concerns of unintended consequences. Mavenir and Nokia achieve remarkable Open RAN interoperability, overcoming past criticisms and showcasing commitment to multi-supplier systems.

Broadband

Biden’s Spectrum Exploration Plan: A Stepping Stone Towards Technological Dominance

By Kamile Bigenyte November 16, 2023

President Biden’s administration has launched an extensive review of over 2,700 megahertz of spectrum, perceiving its significant role in the nation’s technological leap. The initiative intends to implement a well-grounded American spectrum strategy, focusing on fostering tech advances, heightening public understanding about its economic role, and fostering a cooperative national framework.

M&A

Liberty Latin America: Unpacking the Tower Sale to Phoenix International

By Kamile Bigenyte November 16, 2023

Unveiling an intriguing alliance, Liberty Latin America plans to sell 1,300 mobile tower sites to Phoenix Tower International for $407 million, paving a strategic path toward debt reduction and further enterprise investment. This comprehensive deal, incorporating markets from Panama to Puerto Rico, uniquely positions PTI in the telecom landscape and underscores Liberty Latin America’s focus on mergers and acquisitions to amplify its regional impact.

M&A

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.