Iliad has ascended to one of Europe’s top five telecom operators, bolstered by a 10.3% revenue increase in H1 2024. Growing nearly 50 million subscribers across France, Italy, and Poland, Iliad’s innovative offerings, like the Freebox Ultra Wi-Fi product, and strong market performance highlight its competitiveness in the telecommunications landscape.
South Korea’s top mobile operators, SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus, are launching a unified Network Open API standard. This collaboration aims to lower development barriers, accelerating VoIP application creation. By standardizing APIs, they are aligning their telecom ecosystem with global standards and fostering digital innovation.
Google’s plans to establish a large data centre in Dublin were recently thwarted by the South Dublin County Council, citing energy consumption and environmental impact concerns. The data centre, expected to operate by 2027, faced issues over the strain on the national power grid and insufficient on-site renewable energy, sparking a broader debate about sustainable digital growth.
Huawei saw its revenue soar 34.3% to CNY417.5 billion ($58.8 billion) in the first half of the year, boosting net profit by 17.8% to CNY54.9 billion. Despite a slight dip in profit margins, Huawei aims to enhance business resilience and optimize its portfolio. Their innovative 5.5G network promises to revolutionize VoIP technology.
FiberLocator, the renowned US fibre data platform, has expanded its network planning services to include UK fibre data, integrating UK fibre providers into its extensive database. This expansion aids carriers, mobile operators, and data centre operators by offering comprehensive, timely, and accurate fibre data, facilitating seamless global connectivity and streamlined wholesale transactions.
DIDWW’s new messaging platform enhances global audience engagement by enabling communication through SMS and social media channels. Key features include contact segmentation, message templates, automated link shorteners, and detailed performance insights. Businesses can test campaigns, manage opt-outs, and use fallback channels, ensuring effective communication and maximizing impact worldwide.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, in collaboration with Huawei, has successfully completed a vital core network consolidation project in Jakarta. This rapid 14-month execution significantly enhances Indosat’s mobile communication technologies, benefiting over 100 million users across Indonesia, including rural and remote regions. Such advancements promise improved internet performance, especially for gaming and video streaming.
Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, today announced that its new Customer Connections hub, an online resource centre designed to support customer experience (CX) professionals and marketers, will now be available in Europe across all digital channels. The hub is designed to support European marketers at more than 150,000 businesses worldwide that partner with Sinch, helping them build lasting customer relationships by delivering exceptional experiences across every customer channel.
Major UK business groups are urging telecoms regulator Ofcom to extend the automatic compensation scheme for broadband outages to encompass all businesses. This demand highlights frustrations over unreliable broadband services impacting productivity and economic growth. Existing compensation covers only domestic-grade services, leaving many businesses without recourse for connectivity issues.
Nokia has secured a crucial agreement with Claro Argentina to deploy 5G infrastructure nationwide, positioning Nokia as the sole supplier. This collaboration aims to revolutionize connectivity, focusing on Argentina’s largest cities. By leveraging Nokia’s cutting-edge 5G AirScale technology, encompassing base stations and massive MIMO radios, this initiative promises unparalleled performance and reliability.
