UK’s ambitious gigabit broadband and Net Zero goals face rural challenges; ACOME’s Nanomodule technology emerges as a game-changer, significantly reducing the cost of fibre deployment and helping meet environmental targets.
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.
BT and ServiceNow join forces to launch a contact-centre-as-a-service (CCaaS) offering, streamlining digitalization for businesses and public sector clients. This cloud-based solution promotes flexibility, cost-efficiency, and innovative services for a seamless user experience.
The US launches Disruptive Technology Strike Force to counter foreign adversaries acquiring sensitive technology, with recent prosecutions targeting Chinese entities. The move signifies increased efforts in containing China’s influence, potentially impacting global tech firms’ strategic decisions.
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. …
Connectbase welcomes Edison Smith, a seasoned expert in high-growth disruptive tech companies, as its new VP of Sales for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, driving growth and expanding its global reach.
Discover the potential of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) in shaping the future of 6G networks, enhancing coverage, spectral efficiency, and security while being cost-effective in previously unreachable areas. Explore RIS use cases as defined in ETSI’s latest report.
EllaLink and EXA Infrastructure join forces to offer a high-capacity, direct transatlantic data route, connecting Europe and South America for unprecedented network performance. Closing the connectivity gap, this collaboration strengthens Portugal’s position as a southern European digital hub.
