Ofcom discusses AI’s potential benefits and risks, examining its use in content and telecom industries and addressing concerns about malicious usage. The regulator works with companies to assess safety risks, implement mitigation strategies, and enhance transparency to protect users and promote responsible AI integration.
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton calls for accelerated replacement of high-risk vendors in 5G networks, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the 5G Toolbox framework. As some countries lag behind, a potential EU-enforced ban looms, sparking debate on costs and security.
China Telecom invests $434 million in a new quantum computing division, joining the growing list of telcos exploring this revolutionary technology’s potential benefits and risks to secure a position in the emerging sector.
Turner and Townsend partners with Network Rail to transform outdated telecom systems, enhancing the UK’s rail connectivity through resilient and affordable technologies. This collaboration aims to streamline the acquisition of skills for telecom infrastructure support, driving nationwide change.
Red Oxygen joins Australia’s Communications Alliance, aiming to enhance connectivity and promote high business standards while fostering innovation in converging networks and technologies.
Open RAN Revenue Growth Slows Global Open RAN revenues saw a 10-20 percent growth in Q1 2023, while the vRAN market expanded by 20-30 percent, according to Dell’Oro’s report. However, this growth is slower than the previous year, mainly due to a decline in North America. The Asia Pacific region performed well and offset the North American decline. Despite the slowdown, Dell’Oro remains optimistic about Open RAN, expecting it to account for 6-10 percent of the global RAN market in 2023. On the other hand, Dell’Oro has lowered its full-year outlook for multi-access edge computing (MEC) by over 20 percent, citing a slowdown in China’s 5G market and subdued enterprise interest. Read the full article. Cisco Partners with the Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub Cisco has partnered with the Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub (DiSH) to enhance cybersecurity in the region. Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program will focus on…
In just five years, Iliad has amassed over 10 million mobile customers in Italy, boasting a 99% satisfaction rate and making waves in the market. Offering transparent pricing and driving down costs, the telecom giant’s innovative approach is challenging traditional operators as convergence looms.
China sanctions US chipmaker Micron citing national security concerns, escalating tensions between the two nations. With implications for the IT and telecom sectors, alternatives may emerge from market leaders, fueling ongoing retaliation. How will this play out in the tech industry?
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…
Windstream Enterprise migrates VoIP platform to Microsoft Azure for Operators Windstream Enterprise has switched its VoIP technology to Microsoft’s Azure for Operators clustered Call Feature Server. This enables increased dependability, access to additional communications, and integrated data and voice capabilities for Dynamic IP and Unified Communications clients. Windstream Enterprise is making investments to improve its cloud-based communications services, including this update. The cooperation with Microsoft broadens the company’s Dynamic IP solution, a VoIP platform that supports numerous call pathways and enables clients to exploit their current network infrastructure with flexible bandwidth. To help reduce unforeseen downtime, the system provides numerous layers of redundancy. Read the full article. 22 US telecoms face fines over failure to deliver rural broadband, says FCC The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States proposed fining 22 telecom companies for failing to deliver on the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), a project targeted at increasing…
