T-Mobile has announced an agreement to acquire the bulk of UScellular’s wireless assets, including its customer base, retail stores, and certain spectrum holdings. The total value of the transaction is $4.4 billion, consisting of cash and the assumption of $2 billion in debt.
DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator, and PacketFabric, a prominent Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, have announced the expansion of their strategic collaboration. PacketFabric is now the inaugural Reseller under DE-CIX’s newly launched R3 Partner Program, marking a significant step in broadening access to high-performance interconnection services.
Zoom has unveiled a series of new features across Zoom Workplace, including enhanced capabilities of its AI Companion in Zoom Meetings and Zoom Team Chat. The AI Companion, Zoom’s generative AI assistant, now offers features like drafting quick replies in Team Chat and providing customizable notices, all at no additional cost.
Infovista has unveiled the latest version of its AI-driven RF planning tool, Infovista Planet, which now supports 5G RedCap network planning. This advancement allows operators’ network planning teams to incorporate 3GPP-compliant 5G RedCap devices in their analyses and simulations of 5G Standalone networks. Currently, 17 out of 126 mobile operators investing in 5G Standalone are exploring 5G RedCap for emerging applications, according to the GSA.
SLBdiensten has added the Microsoft Teams Operator Connect solution from Gamma Communications to its service portfolio, streamlining telephony integration within Microsoft Teams for educational institutions. This development aims to enhance communication and efficiency in schools, meeting the growing demand for smarter work practices and improved accessibility.
Telecom operators seeking to advance their cloud migration strategies now have a powerful ally in the form of a newly strengthened partnership between Ericsson and Dell. These industry giants are pooling their expertise to assist communication service providers (CSPs) in navigating the complexities of network cloud transformation.
VoIP offers significant cost savings for businesses by reducing infrastructure, call, and maintenance expenses. It also improves efficiency with features like voicemail-to-email and video conferencing, all at a minimal cost. Additionally, VoIP is highly scalable and easy to expand, making it ideal for growing businesses.
After more than two years of declines, the European smartphone market has started to show signs of recovery, with a 10% year-on-year increase in shipments during the first quarter of 2024, according to Counterpoint Research. However, analysts are cautious about predicting a significant long-term upswing.
Major African network operators Orange and Vodacom are reportedly negotiating an infrastructure-sharing agreement, as disclosed by Bloomberg. Sources close to the matter suggest the companies aim to collaborate in overlapping markets, such as Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This partnership would enhance their coverage and mitigate the need for extensive new infrastructure.
GoTo’s new AI-powered scam detection feature aims to protect users from rising remote support scams. Freedom Fibre secures funding for rural fibre rollout, Openreach extends network, but low uptake rates pose challenges.
Anritsu’s MasterClaw Service Assurance is now validated on Red Hat OpenShift, enhancing its cloud-native benefits. Aryaka expands its network with a new PoP in Madrid. DRFortress and Megaport have partnered to launch a new public cloud on-ramp solution.
