Eircom Fined €2.5 Million Due to Overcharging Its Customers The Irish Commission For Communications Regulation (ComReg) fined Eircom, owner of Eir mobile operator, €2.5 million for overcharging approximately 76,000 customers from 2015 to 2021. ComReg ruled that Eir must refund affected customers, totaling an estimated €6.7 million, equating to around €88 per customer. Eircom acknowledged a “broken bundle” issue and committed to identifying and reimbursing affected customers, although the process may take time. Eir plans to implement system updates, including a new billing system, to prevent similar problems in the future. The company aims to complete all agreed measures by the end of the year. Read the full article. TalkTalk Partners with CityFibre TalkTalk has formed a strategic partnership with CityFibre, enabling its wholesale customers to access CityFibre’s business Ethernet infrastructure. This collaboration is part of TalkTalk’s strategy to work with multiple providers and expand its product offerings. The move…
BT unveils plans to reduce workforce by 40% and expand FTTP network, aiming for millions more retail fiber customers and significantly increased 5G coverage. Amid mixed financial results, the company’s transformation strategy seeks a leaner structure and a brighter future.
Tamares Telecom partners with Grid Telecom to create ANDROMEDA, a subsea optical fiber cable system connecting Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, aiming to establish a new telecommunications corridor between Europe and the Middle East. This strategic alliance offers enhanced connectivity, network diversity, and low latency for wholesale customers across the region.
Telinta, a global leader in cloud-based softswitch and billing solutions, and Commio, a leading VoIP origination and termination provider,have teamed up to meet the needs of VoIP service providers. The two industry leaders will jointly present a webinar for VoIP service providers explaining the benefits of using Commio’s high-quality services together with Telinta’s platform. Save the Date: Tuesday May 23, 2023 11:00am Eastern Time (UTC-04) To Register: telinta.com/Commio-Webinar Using Telinta’s cloud-based TeliCoreTM softswitch and billing platform, VoIP service providers can easily use Commio’s VoIP Termination, Origination and Messaging to offer Hosted PBX, SIP Trunks, Business and Residential VoIP, Mobile or Desktop VoIP calling, and other popular services. Using Commio, you can easily select from 40+ underlying carriers with built-in redundancy. With tools to monitor, troubleshoot, and solve common communications issues, access to a U.S.-based team of responsive experts, and built-in intelligence to save money and improve quality, Commio delivers a better way to communicate. …
EU regulators approve Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition, amid concerns raised by UK’s CMA and US’s FTC. Microsoft commits to a ten-year agreement addressing competition issues in cloud gaming distribution, yet the future remains uncertain as global regulators’ decisions vary.
The CDP/Macquarie consortium reportedly withdrew their bid for TIM’s NetCo, leaving KKR as the sole contender. The uncertain outcome hinges on satisfying major shareholder Vivendi’s valuation expectations and resolving potential antitrust concerns, with a complex road ahead.
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Cresta unveils new AI-driven solutions at Enterprise Connect, transforming contact centers into revenue generators and enhancing customer retention. CEO Ping Wu explores the untapped potential in service conversations, ensuring seamless experiences for organizations.