A recent study conducted by Juniper Research, renowned experts in telecommunications markets, suggests that operators are poised to tap into revenue growth opportunities by targeting enterprise markets, particularly cellular IoT. Despite significant investments in 5G networks, operators have struggled to monetize consumer adoption of 5G, failing to command substantial price premiums over 4G services.
Tillman FiberCo, LLC, a leading provider of fiber optic broadband infrastructure, has announced a significant expansion of its 100% Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP) network in Florida. The expansion aims to cater to the growing demand for high-speed internet access in various regions across the state, including Tampa Bay, Panhandle, South and Southwest Florida, and several major cities like St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Naples, Pensacola, Miami, Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Kissimmee.
In an unexpected strategy shift, VEON is offloading its stake in Beeline Kyrgyzstan to CG Corp Global’s associate. The monumental telecom deal, setting the business’s value over three times its forecasted EBITDA for 2023, awaits regulatory approval. Amidst this change, Beeline Kyrgyzstan forges ahead in growth, promising patrons sustained exceptional digital solutions.
BT and Global have entered a 10-year collaboration to modernize UK’s traditional payphones and expand digital hubs in local communities, fostering enhanced connectivity and local advertising opportunities. A major highlight includes the transformation of BT’s iconic payphones, expected to develop into a progressive stride towards telecommunications future.
At Enterprise Connect, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today unveiled new purpose-built, multifunctional devices that deliver modernized collaboration experiences to today’s hybrid workforce. The company announced the launch of the Cisco Board Pro G2, an AI-fueled and touch-enabled collaboration device and Cisco Desk Phone 9800 Series, designed to bring a modern and personalized productivity hub to any desk.
bOnline is a UK-based VoIP provider dedicated to giving small businesses the communication tools of big companies. Their easy-to-use features, like call forwarding and HD calls, keep things simple, while reliable connections ensure crystal-clear communication. Plus, with a two-minute setup and affordable plans, bOnline makes it easy for any small business to upgrade their phone system.
Three UK’s latest financial report reveals a concerning swing to a loss, underscoring the company’s pressing need for a merger with Vodafone, as articulated by its chief executive. Despite experiencing growth in both revenue and customer base last year, the mobile operator faced increased capital spending and operating costs, leading to its first earnings loss in over a decade. This financial downturn has been a pivotal factor in advocating for the proposed merger with Vodafone, according to Three UK’s CEO, Robert Finnegan.
Vodafone has announced an ambitious plan to launch 300 Business IT Hubs across the UK, aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with comprehensive IT and communication solutions. This initiative seeks franchise partners to establish these hubs, which will function as independent entities under the Vodafone brand, providing localized IT support.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has breathed new life into a stalled initiative aimed at extending 5G network coverage to America’s rural areas. The rejuvenated program, named the 5G Fund for Rural America, seeks to allocate $9 billion over the next decade to bring 5G connectivity to 14 million homes and businesses in regions currently overlooked by operators due to financial impracticalities.
In an ambitious move following its planned merger with Three UK, Vodafone has announced a significant enhancement of its network capabilities across Scotland, targeting a comprehensive deployment of 5G Standalone (SA) technology. By 2034, the telecom giant aims to cover 89% of Scotland with this advanced network, promising a substantial boost in national productivity valued at approximately £9 billion by the end of the decade.
