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Navigating XR Landscape: Qualcomm Boosts Alaian’s Start-Up Initiative

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 11, 2023

Telecom alliance Alaian is partnering with chip manufacturer Qualcomm to empower start-ups specializing in Extended Reality (XR). The alliance, comprising of seven telecom giants along with towerco Cellnex, targets initiatives involving metaverse, virtual platforms, and various services or applications from all over the globe. Despite a lukewarm response to the metaverse and the disappearance of mixed reality from the limelight, the conglomerate remains optimistic. Future XR experiences can greatly benefit from the expertise and resources provided by co-operating with Qualcomm.

News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #26

By Rugile Bertule June 30, 2023

Virgin Media O2 Plans Job Cuts Virgin Media O2 is reportedly planning job cuts, with anywhere between 800 and 2,000 jobs at risk of elimination. The company has rescheduled an imminent pay rise for staff to avoid including it in redundancy packages. This news disappoints staff who were led to believe they would have the opportunity to transfer to different departments, but anonymous sources suggest suitable alternative roles may not be available. The job cuts are part of the ongoing integration process between O2 and Virgin Media, following their merger in 2021, and are expected due to real estate consolidation and eliminating overlapping roles, common methods in mergers. Read the full article T-Mobile and Bellevue Pilot Road Safety Tech T-Mobile US and the city of Bellevue, Washington, are partnering to pilot Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology, aimed at enhancing road and pedestrian safety through real-time information. T-Mobile will provide 5G connectivity,…

Telecom News

Virgin Media O2: Navigating Job Cuts and Mergers in UK Telecom Sector

By Rugile Bertule June 28, 2023

Virgin Media O2 faces potential job cuts amid ongoing integration, despite previous assurances of alternative roles for at-risk employees, sparking concerns about future opportunities in the telecommunications sector.

M&A

Orange-MasMovil Merger: Balancing Competition and Innovation in Spain’s Telecom Market

By Rugile Bertule June 27, 2023

European Commission’s concerns over the Orange-MasMovil merger in Spain may hinder the deal, potentially affecting competition within the country’s telecommunications market. Remedies, such as wholesale access to virtual players, could be proposed to address objections and prevent price increases for consumers.

Infrastructure

Meta’s AI Integration: Exciting Applications and Infrastructure Challenges

By VoIP.Review Team June 12, 2023

Meta’s bold AI integration plans could revolutionize platforms like Facebook and Instagram while tackling infrastructure and software challenges. The metaverse’s potential is also sparking interest among telecommunication leaders, creating opportunities for immersive social experiences.

Telecom News

Meta’s €1.2 Billion GDPR Fine: Data Privacy vs. US Surveillance Laws

By Aiste Kryzanovske May 22, 2023

Meta faces a record €1.2 billion GDPR fine for transferring European users’ data to the US, raising questions on compliance, data privacy regulations, and US surveillance laws. With Meta appealing the decision, the telecommunications industry watches closely.

Broadband

UK Broadband Disconnects on the Rise: Social Tariffs, Ofcom Pressure, and Provider Accountability

By Aiste Kryzanovske May 22, 2023

Recent survey reveals nearly 1 million UK residents disconnected broadband due to financial constraints, with low-income individuals most affected. Ofcom urges telecom companies to offer affordable social tariffs, but progress remains slow, raising concerns for internet access and affordability.

Telecom News

Vodafone Strategic Plan: Job Cuts and Future Growth Prospects

By Aiste Kryzanovske May 16, 2023

Vodafone’s new CEO unveils a strategic plan targeting financial revitalization, including cutting 12% of its global workforce to streamline operations. Amid disappointing earnings and stagnant growth, can the company regain competitiveness with this bold approach?

CCaaS

Vonage Earns Top Customer Sentiment Award for CCaaS

By Aiste Kryzanovske May 15, 2023

Vonage secures a Top Customer Sentiment Award for Contact Center as a Service from Metrigy, tied for the highest overall score among 27 providers. Praise includes technical features, reliability, integrations, and AI capabilities, highlighting Vonage’s innovative approach to customer engagement.

News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #16

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 21, 2023

Messaging apps urge UK government to rethink online safety bill The heads of messaging apps including WhatsApp and Signal have written an open letter urging the UK government to reconsider its proposed internet law. The Online Safety Bill, which is presently being debated in the House of Lords, would provide the government with broad powers of censorship over all digital speech and information. The letter says that the measure might damage end-to-end encryption, allow indiscriminate monitoring, and fundamentally destroy communication security. The top executives of the firms say that there can be no “British internet,” and that the measure should be revised to encourage more privacy and security. Read the full article. AT&T to be the exclusive mobile carrier for US MVNOs The US National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) has signed a deal with AT&T making it the exclusive mobile carrier for almost 700 small and mid-sized independent cable…