Sinch’s new international IP Connect service expands its direct connection voice footprint, addressing global call issues and delivering superior voice quality across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Offering transcoder-free and consistent feature functionality, IP Connect helps improve customer engagement and contributes to building value, trust, and loyalty.
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT revokes SK Telecom’s 5G license in the 28 GHz band due to unmet rollout requirements, mirroring the fate of rivals KT Corp and LG U+ last year. This leaves South Korea without high-band 5G, as other countries advance in the mmWave ecosystem.
Sangoma Technologies Corporation partners with Telarus, enabling access to Sangoma’s cloud-based solutions for Telarus’s extensive partner network. This collaboration offers businesses modern communication systems and an affordable end-to-end solution.
Viasat’s acquisition of Inmarsat advances as the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority grants unconditional approval, easing market competition concerns for in-flight Wi-Fi services amidst a rapidly evolving satellite communications sector.
Cisco unveils bi-directional integration between AppDynamics and ThousandEyes, enhancing full-stack observability and customer digital experience monitoring. This unified solution offers real-time application dependency mapping and faster problem resolution, fostering collaboration across various IT teams and driving improved business outcomes.
Telefónica’s Q1 report boasts solid revenue growth and reaffirms 2023 financial guidance, driven by strong performances in Germany and Brazil. Net debt reduction and robust customer base growth signal financial strength, despite lukewarm market reception.
Google Pixel Fold, featuring a durable hinge and Tensor 2 processor, aims to revolutionize foldable phones with enhanced camera capabilities and optimized Google apps. Exciting updates include dual-screen interpreter mode and tabletop functionality, paving the way for smartphone innovation.
China Unicom Chongqing and Huawei’s revolutionary Alps-WDM+OSU trial commercial use promises enhanced network capabilities and user experience. The technology offers increased bandwidth, reduced latency, optimized operations, and green development, paving the way for future all-optical transport networks.
Ericsson and Telia join forces to establish the Baltics’ first enterprise 5G network at a key supply site in Estonia, aiming to enhance productivity, agility, and sustainability, while enabling connected use cases like asset monitoring, digital twins, and more. This collaboration also boosts Ericsson’s growing private 5G offerings and emphasizes the potential of private 5G networks in driving innovation across various industries.
CRTC’s recent ruling mandates Canada’s major mobile network operators to provide MVNO access to regional competitors, aiming to accelerate competition and affordable options. However, this hybrid MVNO approach excludes smaller players without spectrum ownership or networks.