Ex-Vodafone CEO Nick Read joins global fiber giant EXA Infrastructure as chairman, offering leadership to drive strategic network expansion and commercial growth in the rapidly evolving telecom industry.
VEON commits $600 million investment via Kyivstar for Ukraine’s recovery, focusing on infrastructure, 4G expansion, cybersecurity, and community support, fostering accelerated digitalization and rebuilding efforts.
Navigating workplace communications is challenging for business owners. Choosing between PSTN and VoIP is complex. PSTN offers reliability and call quality, while VoIP provides flexibility and scalability. VoIP integrates with tools and supports remote work. PSTN is secure and compliant, but VoIP can be secured with measures. PSTN excels in emergency services, but VoIP is improving.
$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.
EXA Infrastructure acquires Univerzalne Telekomunikacije, expanding its network routes and enhancing European connectivity, with focus on the underinvested Balkan region. Unitel’s reliable fiber network and strategic location complement EXA’s Trans Adriatic Express route, showcasing growth plans in pan-European and transatlantic connectivity.
Wyre, the newly rebranded joint venture between Telenet and Fluvius, gears up for next month’s network rollout with a focus on upgrading hybrid fiber-coaxial networks to fiber-to-the-home, aiming for 78% footprint expansion in Flanders by 2038.
Ooredoo Oman initiates a tender for its tower infrastructure sale and leaseback, inviting top telecom firms to submit bids. This follows a global trend set by major operators like Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and Telefonica.
Nigeria’s mobile market experiences a significant shift as the NCC allocates 25 MVNO licenses, driving competition and expanding service offerings. This move aims to improve connectivity in rural areas and transform the African telecoms ecosystem in 2023.
Finnish provider DNA’s exceptional growth in the telecommunications market is rooted in their commitment to network performance and customer experience, leveraging 5G advancements and expanding coverage to ensure quality service for subscribers.
Cisco and AT&T’s collaboration unveils Webex Calling and SD-WAN solutions, transforming hybrid workforces with seamless, mobile-first experiences and reduced costs. The integration of secure on-demand connectivity and self-service options for small and medium businesses optimizes secure access and boosts productivity.
