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Texas State Aquarium Partners with Spectrum Enterprise to Revolutionize Wildlife Rescue Operations

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 18, 2023

In a groundbreaking partnership, Spectrum Enterprise, a division of Charter Communications, Inc., has joined forces with the Texas State Aquarium, a nonprofit organization based in Corpus Christi, Texas. The aquarium has embraced Spectrum Enterprise’s advanced technology solutions to revolutionize its wildlife rescue operations and elevate its onsite veterinary care.Attracting over half a million visitors annually, the Texas State Aquarium is renowned for its captivating displays of mammal, bird, and marine life.

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Vivacom Disputes Competitors’ Allegations Amidst Acquisition Approval

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 10, 2023

Allegations were made last week against Vivacom, a Bulgarian telecommunications company owned by United Group, by A1 Group and PPF Group. The Bulgarian Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) had granted Vivacom permission to acquire Networks-Bulgaria and several other smaller Bulgarian telecoms, sparking concerns within the industry.

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Navigating Retelit Future: How CEO Jorge Álvarez Shapes Telecom Growth

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 7, 2023

Italy’s telecommunications tycoon, Retelit, ushers in a new era of growth under the leadership of newcomer CEO, Jorge Álvarez. With the recent Retelit-Irideos merger, Álvarez is set to navigate the future of this B2B market leader, backed by a solid 20-year career in the global telecom industry.

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Biden’s BEAD Program Unveils $42.5 Billion Allocation

By Rugile Bertule June 28, 2023

Unveiling the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) funds allocation, the Biden-Harris administration aims to bridge the digital divide. While each state proposes spending plans, concerns over potential delays in broadband deployment due to the Build America, Buy America Act emerge.

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TIM’s Network Asset Sale: Navigating KKR Deal Amid Vivendi Opposition and Regulatory Hurdles

By Rugile Bertule June 27, 2023

TIM enters exclusive negotiations with KKR for its network assets sale, navigating regulatory hurdles and Vivendi’s opposition. Will the deal reach a successful conclusion?

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Telekom Malaysia Partners with Maxis: Enhancing 4G Coverage and Mobile Market Presence

By Rugile Bertule June 26, 2023

Telekom Malaysia partners with rival Maxis to share Radio Access Network infrastructure, significantly boosting its 4G coverage and strengthening its position in Malaysia’s mobile market. This collaboration aims to benefit both companies and customers while fostering innovation and cost-efficiency.

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Ogi’s Full Fibre Impact: A South Wales Network Transformation

By Rugile Bertule June 26, 2023

South Wales embraces Ogi’s full fibre network, bringing ultra-fast connectivity to underserved towns and villages. With speeds three times the Welsh average, Ogi’s cost-of-living offer provides six months of free service to new customers, enhancing satisfaction and local job opportunities.

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #25

By Rugile Bertule June 23, 2023

Cisco to Acquire Accedian, Enhancing Service Assurance Cisco has announced its plan to acquire Accedian, a Canadian network optimization specialist, in order to improve its service assurance offerings and enhance the Cisco Networking Cloud. Accedian, known for its SaaS-first service assurance platform, has extensive experience in complex networks and will bring valuable capabilities to Cisco. The CEO of Accedian emphasized the importance of performance visibility and its role in automation, telco cloud environments, and 5G services. Cisco’s General Manager praised Accedian’s expertise and collaboration, and the acquisition is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of Cisco’s FY 2024, with potential benefits for Cisco’s service assurance portfolio and networking solutions. Read the full article BT and British Army Partner for Wide-Scale Wi-Fi Deployment BT and the British Army have entered into a multi-million-pound agreement to deploy managed Wi-Fi services, called MOD Wi-Fi, across 162 sites in the UK. The…

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TIM Enterprise: Exploring Minority Stake Offers and Antitrust Implications

By Rugile Bertule June 22, 2023

TIM explores offers for its Enterprise business, valuing the unit at over €6 billion, while the board evaluates bids for network assets. With the company’s gross financial debt nearing €32 billion, maximizing value is crucial. KKR emerges as a frontrunner, as anticipation builds for exclusive discussions lasting until late August or early September.

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KPN Acquires Youfone: Impact on Dutch Telecom Market and MVNO Landscape

By Rugile Bertule June 22, 2023

KPN’s acquisition of Youfone expands its customer base, positioning it to potentially overtake T-Mobile Netherlands as the largest mobile operator, while boosting its fiber coverage with Primevest’s Dutch assets. Discuss these market shifts at this year’s Total Telecom Congress.