DirecTV plans to merge with EchoStar’s Dish DBS satellite video distribution subsidiary in a strategic move to reduce EchoStar’s debt. This merger aims to strengthen both entities by leveraging their combined resources. By addressing financial strains and focusing on wireless and satellite connectivity, the partnership seeks to enhance technological capabilities and product offerings for U.S. consumers.
Verizon has entered a $3.3 billion leaseback agreement with Vertical Bridge, impacting over 6,300 towers across the U.S. This marks one of the largest tower transactions in a decade. Verizon retains tower ownership while Vertical Bridge manages operation, enhancing their existing portfolio and bolstering U.S. wireless infrastructure.
Britvic has partnered with IoT provider Wireless Logic to implement telemetry data from its new digital flavour taps, enhancing logistics and sustainability. These taps replace up to 10,000 single-use plastic bottles, connecting directly to Britvic’s AWS cloud for real-time insights. This move aligns with Britvic’s Beyond the Bottle initiative.
NTT Group is exploring a billion-dollar Real Estate Investment Trust in Singapore, potentially featuring $3 billion in data center assets. This initiative could raise $1 billion, marking it as Singapore’s largest IPO since 2017.
The European Commission has conditionally approved UAE’s ecommerce giant e& to acquire control of PPF Telecom Group, excluding Czech operations. This decision under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ensures fair competition within the EU market.
Ericsson is advancing its Mobile Financial Services Platform by integrating INFORM’s RiskShield anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud management software. This collaboration enhances financial risk mitigation and fraud prevention, securing ecosystems for Ericsson’s customers, including operators, enterprises, and banks.
DIDWW has expanded its VoIP services with mobile virtual phone numbers now available in Ecuador. Businesses can activate these mobile DID numbers instantly via the DIDWW portal or API. This expansion ensures easier local presence and enhanced global communication.
At the recent United Nations Summit of the Future 2024, ZTE showcased initiatives to bridge the digital divide in remote regions using advanced digital technologies. Highlights included a 5G base station at Kekexili for real-time monitoring of endangered species and various 5G projects supporting environmental conservation.
Verizon Business has partnered with Vay Technology to enhance Vay’s innovative driverless fleets with cutting-edge 5G connectivity. Vay’s remote-operated electric vehicles will leverage Verizon’s robust mobile network, revolutionizing the VoIP landscape with teleoperation-ready cars and seamless data management.
Vodafone and Kigen have introduced an integrated iSIM service, revolutionizing IoT deployments. This initiative incorporates iSIM chipsets into Kigen’s security package, providing pre-loaded iSIM connectivity optimized for Vodafone’s LPWA networks like NB-IoT and LTE-M.
