In a collaboration with Bloomberg, Canadian company TechInsights racks the Huawei Mate 60 Pro under scrutiny, examining whether the covertly launched flagship phone can surpass the considerable limitations imposed on it by the US government.
Reliance Jio Infocomm is arming itself with a significant offshore loan around $2 billion to fuel its 5G ambitions, with sources pointing towards Swedish telecom giant Ericsson as a potential gear supplier. A noteworthy credit safety net from Sweden’s EKN credit agency plays a crucial role in this strategic play, while banking behemoth BNP Paribas is slated to disburse a massive chunk of the offshore funding.
As internet giant Hurricane Electric curbs access to the notorious web forum Kiwi Farms, it raises pivotal discussions around online free speech. However, the Electronic Frontier Foundation forewarns of a hazardous trajectory, as hysteria around controversial platforms could pave the way to excessive intervention from mighty internet infrastructure providers. Meanwhile, the role of such companies in managing online content remains a hot topic.
Phoenix Tower International has bolstered its French network with two acquisitions totaling 1,978 sites, strategically placed in populous regions. With the latest addition of SFR-hosted and Bouygues Telecom sites, PTI’s French portfolio now stands at 3,600 sites which is expected to surpass 5,000 within two years. CEO, Dagan Kasavanas highlighted how these acquisitions will enhance wireless connectivity across France, positioning the country as a key player within PTI’s 21-country operation range.
In an exciting development for businesses seeking streamlined communication solutions, CallCabinet has officially integrated its cutting-edge recording and analytics solutions with Zoom Contact Center. This groundbreaking move effectively eliminates the need for multiple, independently managed recording and analytics systems.
Infovista is set to revolutionize telecoms with their Ativa™ Suite. Promising to reduce fixed voice blackouts and service disruptions, an impressive aspect of the tech is that it could potentially reduce solution times for CSPs by 66%. This major step towards automation could transform customer relations. While on the other side, milestones such as Ericsson and TDC NET launching Denmark’s first 5G Standalone network, Vodafone initiating the UK’s largest Open RAN rollout, and Vodacom and Eskom venturing into virtual power wheeling, signal a fast-paced evolution of global telecommunications.
Evolve IP, a rapidly expanding global collaboration solutions provider, has achieved the esteemed status of a gold partner with Snom, a leading IP telephony hardware manufacturer. This development marks a significant step forward for Evolve IP’s digital transformation capabilities, particularly across the EMEA region.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set its sights on reshaping the allocation of approximately $9 billion earmarked for rural 5G expansion. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the move, emphasizing the need to bridge the digital divide across underserved areas of the United States.
In a recent announcement, Verizon is set to launch its latest cellphone plan, the Unlimited Ultimate, priced at $90 per month. This development follows the earlier introduction of Verizon’s myPlan lineup. The Unlimited Ultimate plan boasts an array of enhanced features, making it a compelling choice for consumers.
Zayo Group Holdings, Inc., a prominent global player in communication infrastructure, has unveiled its annual Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Insights Report, shedding light on the alarming rise of DDoS attacks and their profound impact across various sectors during the first half of 2023.

