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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.

AI

Unveiling Inherent Biases in Large Language AI Models

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 8, 2023

Delving into the biases within artificial intelligence (AI), a recent study highlights how large language models (LLMs) inherently reflect limited perspectives. This becomes particularly intriguing when considering the varying ethics exhibited by AI systems from OpenAI and Meta.

Telecom News

FCC Slaps Record $300 Million Penalty on Robocaller Scam

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 4, 2023

In a groundbreaking move against the scourge of robocallers, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a historic forfeiture of $300 million, showcasing their unwavering commitment to tackling the issue head-on. However, the question of when this record penalty will actually be paid remains an uncertainty.

5G

T-Mobile’s 5G SA Network Slicing: A Leap for Video Apps

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 3, 2023

As T-Mobile launches its 5G SA network slicing beta, it offers a unique window of opportunity to developers, aiming to improve video calling applications. With the rising demand for such apps in the remote work era, developers leveraging the tailored network slices could unlock applications showcasing faster speeds, decreased latency, and better reliability. As some experts express high hopes for the potential of network slicing, could this move revolutionize telecommunications amidst the surge in hybrid work?

Infrastructure

Veon, Rakuten Symphony Forge Alliance for Ukraine Infrastructure

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 3, 2023

Telephone company Veon has announced a significant infrastructure initiative with Rakuten Symphony, aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s telecommunications framework. This strategic move will involve an extensive roll-out of Open RAN enabled 5G networks, forming the backbone for new digital services. Veon’s $600 million commitment signals confidence in Open RAN’s transformative potential and Rakuten’s proven commercial implementation acumen.

M&A

TalkTalk’s Breakup: Implications for the UK Telecom Landscape

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 2, 2023

Struggling to manage its colossal debt, UK ISP TalkTalk is meticulously strategizing its exit route. Insights suggest that breaking down business units and restructuring management is a bid to steady the wavering financial ship.

Telecom News

Vodafone’s Lifetime Service Promise: Revolutionizing Mobile Contracts

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 1, 2023

Vodafone UK launches an industry-first initiative offering customers battery replacements for three years and continued coverage for manufacturing defects. This ‘lifetime service promise’ extends to both new and refurbished handsets, provided an active Vodafone Pay Monthly Airtime Plan is in place. Innovatively eliminating inconvenience, a battery diagnostic tool within the Vodafone app allows customers to easily confirm if their device requires a battery replacement.

Broadband

Unraveling UK’s March Toward Gigabit-Speed Internet Coverage

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 1, 2023

Formulating the future of UK’s internet, Building Digital UK (BDUK) triggers the procurement process under the £5 billion Project Gigabit framework. Their ambitious objective: accelerate gigabit-speed broadband coverage to capture a minimum of 85% of premises by 2025. However, there’s a twist in the tale, as reaching remote regions still poses a formidable challenge.

Telecom News

Allison Kirkby: Rising to BT Group’s Helm Amid Challenges

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 1, 2023

With BT Group’s current CEO Philip Jansen’s departure on the horizon, the telecommunications industry is abuzz as Telia’s top-notch leader Allison Kirkby is slated to step into his shoes in 2024. Equipped with a celebrated career within the telecom sector and experience as a non-executive director at BT since 2019, Kirkby’s ascension is anxiously anticipated.

Telecom News

DE-CIX to Expand Internet Exchange to Indonesia, Accelerating Internet Quality

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 31, 2023

DE-CIX, the world’s leading operator of Internet Exchanges (IXs), has unveiled its plans to establish PT DE-CIX Indonesia, a joint venture with PT IDMarco Digital Solusi, a subsidiary of the Salim Group. This initiative marks a significant move for DE-CIX, as it ventures into Indonesia, the largest population and fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.