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To provide immediate relief, Verizon has extended its offering of unlimited calling, texting, and data services for prepaid and postpaid customers residing on Maui. This special arrangement, available from August 10 to August 31, 2023, aims to provide solace to thousands of consumers and small business owners who heavily depend on their mobile devices during this challenging period. The initiative covers all prepaid and postpaid consumer and small business customers with billing addresses on Maui.

5G

Verizon’s C-band Spectrum Acquisition Impact on 5G

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 16, 2023

In an impressive advancement for 5G technology, Verizon has secured a $45.5 billion C-band spectrum, overcoming hurdles posed by satellite operators once occupying parts of this range. As operators transitioned off the C-band, motivated by the FCC’s lucrative rewards, Verizon confirms the completion of this process. This newfound access paves the path for an expansion that could amplify the bandwidth for 5G users nationally, providing a minimum of 140MHz of spectrum throughout the US, with full 200MHz access in a portion of markets.

UCaaS

AppDirect and Vodafone Business Strengthen Partnership to Extend Global Reach

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 15, 2023

AppDirect, a renowned B2B subscription commerce platform, has unveiled an expanded commercial collaboration with Vodafone Business, a prominent technology communications company focused on enhancing digital success and societal connectivity. This strategic alliance empowers AppDirect’s technology advisors to market Vodafone Business’ distinctive communication services within their network, opening doors to wider international markets for both entities.

Telco Buzz

Navigating Sky Business’s Potential Acquisition of TT Business Direct

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 15, 2023

In a strategic move to expand its enterprise customer base, Sky Business is reportedly eyeing the acquisition of TT Business Direct Limited, TalkTalk’s B2B service catering to 80,000 corporate clients. This proposed acquisition is a fallout of TalkTalk’s ongoing struggle to stabilize its financial conditions, with debts amounting to over £1.1 billion. The company’s asset liquidation could potentially disrupt the UK telecoms market, an exciting possibility that will be discussed in depth at this year’s Connected Britain conference.

UCaaS

Zoom’s Innovative London Hub Ushers in a New Era of Work

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 14, 2023

In a groundbreaking move, Zoom Video Communications has unveiled its state-of-the-art London Engagement Hub, situated in the heart of Holborn, London. The new hub is poised to revolutionize the way we work, championing experiential working hubs supported by cutting-edge technology. This announcement marks a significant stride towards modernizing the workplace as we know it.

Market Watch

U.S. Investment Restrictions in Chinese Tech Sectors

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 11, 2023

In an audacious move against China’s tech supremacy, the U.S. has issued an executive order curbing American investment in several Chinese industries. Citing national security fears linked to the development of military, surveillance, and cyber technology in China, the U.S. declared a national emergency facilitating swift action. This could significantly impact sectors such as semiconductors and quantum computing, and might also influence global investment trend.

M&A

Dish and EchoStar Merger: Navigating Financial Stability and 6G Ambitions

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 9, 2023

The intriguing merger between Dish Network and EchoStar creates a powerful entity in wireless connectivity, poised to lead in both terrestrial and non-terrestrial realms. Fusing Dish’s comprehensive services with EchoStar’s satellite solutions promises robust connectivity options, utilizing a vast array of technology and expertise. Yet, beyond the marriage of technology, the merger is primarily a tale of economic survival and growth. The incorporation of EchoStar’s financial stability into Dish’s uncertainty may just be the lifeline

Telco Buzz

Unveiling Symphony’s Future after Amin’s Sudden Departure

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 9, 2023

As Rakuten Symphony’s CEO, Tareq Amin, unexpectedly departs, it heightens the mystery around the company’s subdued performance this year. Despite a promising start and securing a deal with Germany’s greenfield mobile operator 1&1, Symphony’s momentum appears to have plateaued. Yet a recent MoU with Veon to explore Open RAN solutions offers a beacon of hope. Amidst tricky market conditions and scarce major RAN deals, all eyes are now on acting president Sharad Sriwastawa to breathe new life into Symphony.

Telco Buzz

Exploring the Rapid Shift in Hackers’ Tactics and Targets

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 9, 2023

Cybersecurity landscape has been rapidly changing, as hackers abandon phishing for exploiting software vulnerabilities, a trend illuminated in a study by Akamai. The study revealed a dramatic 143% increase in victims during Q1, predominantly due to surging incidents of zero-day and one-day vulnerabilities. Surprisingly, smaller organizations, particularly those within manufacturing, business services, retail, construction, and education sectors are often targeted.

IoT

Harnessing Human Energy with Graphene: Gii-TENG in IoT Technologies

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 8, 2023

A groundbreaking discovery at the University of the West of Scotland reveals a transformative way to convert human energy into electricity, powered by a 3D graphene foam material. Primed to revitalize the IoT industry, this research spotlights a pressure-sensitive mat that could generate power simply through human footfalls. Offering a unique solution to energy management, this technology could minimize the environmental impact, while fostering a new era of wireless connectivity.