Telefonica explores selling fiber assets in Peru, enlisting Deloitte Corporate Finance to evaluate options and potentially bring in external investors or partners. Following successful ventures in Chile and Colombia, Telefonica aims to expand its fiber-optic network while maintaining commitment to high-speed internet access in Peru.
Geopolitical tensions challenge subsea cable projects, as governments prioritize security of critical infrastructure. Despite obstacles, the industry innovates with emerging technologies like multicore fiber to meet soaring connectivity demands.
Germany’s Bundeskartellamt investigates Vodafone’s Vantage Towers for potentially obstructing 1&1’s 5G rollout, raising questions on fair competition and business practices in the telecommunications industry.
European lawmakers clash over a proposed network fee for content and application providers, as majority fear potential implications like stifling innovation, impacting net neutrality, and increasing consumer costs. Telecommunications operators may explore alternative income sources amid uncertain consolidation prospects.
Discover how 5G Open Innovation Lab teamed up with F5, GXC, and Spirent Communications to create an advanced Enterprise Private Mobile Network solution that boosts security, control, and operational efficiency in hard-to-reach areas, catalyzing IoT and network slicing opportunities.
Orange Belgium’s acquisition of VOO promises a significant impact on the Belgian telecom market, merging expertise and resources for digital advancements. Despite initial competition concerns, regulatory measures ensure ongoing fair market access for rivals.
Significant growth in lit fibre connectivity emerges in small US commercial buildings, but over 3.8 million sites still lack access. Despite high demand for reliable internet, only 19.1% of buildings with less than 20 employees enjoy lit fibre access, prompting more investment in nationwide fibre expansion efforts.
Vodafone Expands Partnership with Currys Vodafone is expanding its partnership with Currys to offer the Vodafone Together mobile and fixed bundle to Currys’ customers in the UK. This move strengthens Vodafone’s presence in the fixed line market and complements its existing mobile contract reselling. Vodafone promotes itself as the provider of the UK’s fastest Wi-Fi technology and the largest full fibre network, utilizing Openreach and CityFibre infrastructure. In addition, Vodafone is urging businesses to donate unused devices to its Great British Tech Appeal. This Appeal aims to bridge the digital divide and promote a circular economy by refurbishing and distributing devices to those in need. Read the full article. Content Guru Integrates Jabra Engage AI Content Guru, a leading cloud contact center provider, has integrated Jabra Engage AI, an AI-powered sentiment analysis software, into its storm® platform. This integration allows organizations to analyze the tone of voice in real time, providing valuable insights to support agents and improve…
Network slicing has become a popular topic in telecoms discussions, particularly in relation to the benefits of 5G for industrial or business applications. It is believed to improve the reliability and performance of connectivity in situations where network congestion or mission-critical operations are at stake. With the rollout of 5G Standalone, network slicing is becoming an increasingly important aspect of B2B installations.
The virtual event platform market’s potential $40 billion valuation by 2032 signals increasing digitalization in businesses worldwide. As unified communications services grow in popularity, so does the demand for virtual and hybrid event solutions for various industries.
