Global mobile roaming data revenue is predicted to reach $10 billion in 2024, driven by 5G demand among travelers. Telecom operators face challenges in balancing costs with customer protection, as eSIM adoption and travel mobility services expand, intensifying competition.
TIM’s CEO addresses concerns about ServiceCo’s sustainability after the potential spin-off of its network operations, highlighting unique businesses within, such as TIM Brasil, Enterprise, and Consumer. With ongoing NetCo sale negotiations, Telecommunications Italy seeks fair market value offers.
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.
Vodafone welcomes e& as a major shareholder, forming a strategic alliance to enhance connectivity and digital services. With e&’s CEO joining Vodafone’s board, the collaboration paves the way for joint ventures in carrier, wholesale, roaming, and Open RAN technology.
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.
Verizon’s innovative deal with infrastructure specialist Vertical Bridge promises accelerated 4G and 5G deployment in the US, showcasing a unique tower leasing model that fosters collaboration and transforms mobile tower management.
Three UK experiences 5% revenue increase in Q1, but CEO Robert Finnegan calls for market structural change to boost returns. High 5G rollout costs challenge the industry, while a potential merger with Vodafone looms on the horizon.
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.
Inmarsat collaborates with Hyundai-owned Supernal to connect electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to its Velaris comms service, addressing beyond visual line of sight challenges, spurring competition with terrestrial network operators like Nokia.
