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Week #3
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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #3

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Deutsche Telekom named the most valuable brand in Europe The Brand Finance Global 500 has rated Deutsche Telekom (DT) the most valuable brand in Europe, bringing it up six places to 11th overall. The company ranks second amongst worldwide telecoms, trailing only Verizon and ahead of AT&T. Only Samsung, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and TikTok break the US company’s dominance of the top 10 most valuable brands in the world. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/57u59bbw e& increases stake in Vodafone to 12% In recent years, Vodafone has suffered financial setbacks and investors have pushed the corporation to make adjustments and restore its fortunes. e& (previously Etisalat), one of Vodafone’s investors, has purchased a nearly 10% share in the company for £3.3 billion and has since steadily raised its stake to 12%. The transaction will provide e& with considerable exposure to a global leader in connectivity and digital services,…

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Trends to shape the telecom industry in 2023

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The telecommunications industry is one of the most dynamic industries in the world, driving innovation and having a significant impact both on society and business. In fact, regardless what industry you’re in, telecoms will most likely have an impact on your business. If you want to stay ahead of the competition, you must keep an eye on emerging trends and advancements in the telecom industry. So, what major telecom developments should we be on the lookout for in 2023? 5G satellites Looking ahead, we anticipate a surge in satellite access for both devices that directly access satellite connections as well as Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) that employ spaceborne and airborne vehicles for transmission. It is an intriguing capability enabled by Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, which are smaller, lighter, and far less expensive to manufacture, launch, and maintain than traditional geostationary and mid-orbit satellites. Many opportunities are made possible by 5G…

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Telecom News

BT creates a B2B unit called BT Business

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BT, the UK’s largest telecommunications company, has announced plans to restructure its business by consolidating its Global and Enterprise divisions into a single unit called BT Business. The aim of this move is to cut costs and improve the performance of underperforming businesses.    As part of this restructuring, BT will eliminate various product portfolios and management and support positions, with the goal of saving £100 million by 2025. The combination of the two divisions is expected to increase simplicity by eliminating unnecessary duplication and allowing the company to offer a single service to both corporate and public sector clients.   This restructuring comes after the company announced in April that it would rebrand all of its consumer operations as EE, with BT becoming the flagship brand for its corporate units. In addition, the enterprise division has experienced a series of poor quarters, with a 23% drop in the first…

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Ericsson sells its IoT business to Aeris Communications

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Ericsson has announced the sale of its unprofitable Internet of Things (IoT) division to Aeris Communications, an IoT solutions supplier.   The Swedish telecom equipment provider claimed that the transaction, which covers its IoT Accelerator and Connected Vehicle Cloud operations, will end the businesses’ past quarter-to-quarter losses of almost $24 million.   Over 9,000 businesses use Ericsson’s IoT Accelerator to handle 22 million eSIM connections and over 95 million connected devices worldwide. For worldwide IoT cellular connectivity, these businesses and relationships make use of Ericsson’s current network of over 35 communications service provider partners.   The Connected Vehicle Cloud business, in the meantime, is said to be the most comprehensive connected car platform available today, with automotive IoT leaders utilizing this service to connect over six million vehicles across 180 countries.   More than 100 million IoT devices will be connected across 190 countries using Aeris and Ericsson’s combined IoT…

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Pure IP now a certified Webex Calling provider

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Cisco’s cloud-based phone system, Webex Calling, has certified Pure IP, a global supplier of business voice communications, as a calling provider through Cloud Connect for Webex. Now, customers have the option to enable Cloud Connect for Webex Calling using Pure IP.   Pure IP’s robust worldwide voice network will be used for calls, enabling PSTN replacement services for Webex clients. A variety of complimentary services, such as Managed SBCs and legacy device integration, will also be available to customers.   The Webex Calling solution from Pure IP is offered as a fully managed phone solution with round-the-clock technical support and a range of online administration tools. The solution makes use of direct connections between Pure IP’s cloud-based voice network and Webex Calling. Pure IP offers a variety of deployments through the program, including basic calling situations, large-scale Dedicated Instance migrations, and challenging, high-volume Webex Contact Center deployments.    Webex Calling…

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Charter Communications and RingCentral launch two new offerings

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The launch of two new offerings, Spectrum Business Connect with RingCentral and Spectrum Enterprise Unified Communications with RingCentral, has been announced as a result of a strategic partnership between Charter Communications, a provider of broadband connectivity, and RingCentral, a global provider of enterprise cloud communications solutions.   By integrating RingCentral MVPTM with Charter’s Spectrum high-speed internet and network solutions, these new offerings will give SMB and enterprise clients of Spectrum access to a robust, secured and user-friendly communications platform that will allow them to be productive from any location. Additionally, Charter’s clients will benefit from RingCentral’s AI-powered upgrades such as Advanced Meeting Insights and advanced analytics, which will help them modernize and optimize their communications and optimize their business growth and operations.   More than 90% of Spectrum markets currently have access to Spectrum Business Connect with RingCentral, the solution’s exclusive UCaaS provider. In the upcoming months, this service will…

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Telecom News

DIDWW expands its VoIP solutions with full PSTN replacement for businesses

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DIDWW, a global telecoms provider offering premium quality, two-way VoIP and SMS communications, has further extended its product portfolio to offer businesses a seamless transition to VoIP with their PSTN replacement solution.    The DIDWW local termination service, which acts as one of the key components in replacing traditional telephony, has been expanded to cover 41 countries. This service has also been the main driving force which has allowed DIDWW to build its two-way SIP trunking solution to meet the stringent demands of telcos and businesses of all sizes. Additionally, DIDWW local termination offers virtually unlimited call capacity, flexible SIP trunk settings, truly local dialing and premium voice quality.   As the need for emergency calling capabilities for IP-based solutions has increased significantly, the DIDWW Emergency Dialing service has also been further expanded and is now available in 27 countries. By maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance, DIDWW ensures…

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Ribbon
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Ribbon’s SBCs certified for Google Voice SIP Link

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Ribbon Communications, a global provider of communications software, IP, and optical networking solutions to service providers, companies, and critical infrastructure sectors, has announced that its Session Border Controllers have been certified for Google’s new SIP Link.   Customers can use Google SIP Link to link their existing carrier to Google via a network of certified Session Border Controllers (SBC). This adaptability enables the use of existing telecommunications infrastructure while maintaining continuous service with the user’s current carrier.   The extensive enterprise SBC portfolio from Ribbon, which is installed in service provider networks all over the world, provides businesses with call encryption, secure telecom connectivity to help prevent fraud and unauthorized access, as well as protection for the larger enterprise data network from malicious users.   These SBCs have undergone extensive testing to ensure that they offer strong SIP security and compatibility, including with traditional PBXs, contact centers, analog devices, SIP…

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Week #42
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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #42

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Apelby chooses Linxa for its international voice business transformation Apelby Communications has chosen the Linxa Connect, a completely integrated, end-to-end telecom management solution, to revolutionize its global voice business. This platform supports and automates voice wholesale operations in a seamless manner, including rate management, routing, quality control, deal administration, billing, dispute resolution, fraud detection and real-time reporting. High levels of automation, agility and efficiency are offered by the solution, enabling Apelby to re-engineer and improve its business processes.  Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/yc7kjfwk Intrado Corporation releases a wearable 911 safety device Intrado has unveiled a wearable safety gadget with a programmable panic button. The badge-sized gadget is a component of Intrado’s Safety Suite Solution, an all-inclusive incident management platform for K–12 schools, institutes of higher education, and organizations of all sizes. Upon user activation, Intrado Safety Suite immediately notifies administrators and personnel and sends the device location and event specifics to…

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Vodafone and Altice planning a €7 billion German fiber partnership

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In an agreement with Altice Europe, Vodafone Group will roll out Fiber-to-the-Home in Germany as part of a €7 billion investment in its largest market. This collaboration complements Vodafone’s well-defined objectives for upgrading its current hybrid fiber cable network.   According to a statement released by the two corporations on Monday, FibreCo, a 50/50 fiber partnership between Vodafone and Altice, will deploy fiber optic lines to as many as 7 million residences in Germany. Approximately 70% of the cost will be covered by debt raised by the new company. The transaction is scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2023.   The transaction is thought to yield Vodafone up to €1.2 billion in cash proceeds from Altice, which is projected to exceed Vodafone’s portion of stock commitments. The profits include €120 million upon closure, up to €487 million in deferred payments as additional homes are connected, and another…

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