A top-notch fibre network provider in London is revising its strategy, putting its expansion on hold to rather focus on serving their existing customers. This tactical shift, inevitably linked to layoffs, aims to maximise investor return through strategic customer acquisitions, but will it impact their goal to connect millions of homes with high-speed internet?
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ushered in stricter guidelines on mid-contract price changes in telecommunications, increasing the burden of clarity for operators. Historically, telecom contracts often obscured potential price fluctuations, misleading customers with allusions of fixed prices. These deceptive tactics, often rooted in fine print legalese, have necessitated ASA’s initiative for more transparent advertising. With Broadband and mobile contracts especially susceptible to annual adjustments, providers must alert customers clearly about prospective changes.
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), NTT DOCOMO, and SKY Perfect JSAT join forces with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to turbocharge Japan’s telecom services. The partnership seeks to leverage Project Kuiper’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband network, offering a breadth of connectivity to enterprises and government entities despite the nation’s geographical challenges. The strategic emphasis is on utilizing Kuiper’s capabilities for redundant communication networks, covering even hard-to-reach locations ramping up continuity of services after emergencies and natural disasters.
In an intriguing shift, Telefónica, the Spanish telecom titan, is exploring potential profits from selling its Tech unit, stirring up future predictions. Insider details reveal engagement with multiple financial institutions and a goal to retain majority control, a factor that might affect investor incentive. Amid this, the Tech division’s impressive financial growth and its strategic significance in enterprise technology are undeniable.
CUJO AI, a herald in cybersecurity and device identification, foresees growth in catering to Matter and Thread devices. As IoT devices multiply in consumer homes, demand for advanced security solutions escalates. The move to Matter and Thread is seen as a valuable advancement towards CUJO AI’s goal of enhancing ISP security.
Shell Energy faces a £1.4m fine imposed by telecom regulator Ofcom for a serious breach in communication service rules. Over 70,000 customers weren’t correctly notified about end-of-contract and best tariff options, a grave misstep underscoring the importance of clear, timely communication in service provision. Substantiating the matter, some customers were even misinformed about costs post-contract, leading to unwarranted overpayments.
Nokia, the renowned network equipment manufacturer, recently joined the Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC). Anchored by the Linux Foundation, the UEC fortifies Ethernet technologies to satisfy the escalating requirements of AI and high-performance computing. With members such as AMD, Cisco, and Microsoft, the consortium seeks to equip Ethernet with more advanced networking functions, while maintaining its simplicity and affordability.
Global mobile core network market’s slowest quarterly growth since 2017, according to Dell’Oro, is attributed to tough political and economic conditions and slower 5G network rollouts. Distinctively unstable trends mark the sector, with Huawei holding the lead in provider rankings for Q3.
DIDWW, a global telecom operator specializing in premium quality VoIP communications, two-way SIP trunking, and SMS services, has become a strategic voice partner with VitalPBX, a leading provider of unified communications PBX systems based on Asterisk. This collaboration enables VitalPBX users to seamlessly access DIDWW’s SIP trunking and SMS services, thereby enhancing their communication capabilities.
The 2023 Asian Games offered a glimpse into the future of event tech, from eSports to AI-driven systems. Among the innovations, a standout was ‘RADICAL’, an intelligent digital solution by Huawei and China Mobile Zhejiang, designed to manage intense 5G traffic, ensuring an exceptional experience for attendees.
