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Telecom sector in the midst of Covid-19

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The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted industries and businesses all across the globe and has brought the world economy to a halt, with millions of people placed under lockdown. With most of society working and studying from home, the need for technology has increased considerably, and the significant rise in the use of digital tools during social distancing has put the telecommunications sector at the forefront in facilitating the situation. What kind of impact has Covid-19 had on the telecom sector? Now that the global supply chain has been thrown into chaos and the work-from-home concept has become the “new normal“, the need of remote communication has risen significantly so as to ensure business continuity. The telecommunication sector is witnessing significantly higher demands, as they play a key role in facilitating the connectivity required by customers implementing these essential digital tools . Rise of demand for Telco services…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #19

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Liberty Global and Telefonica to merge their U.K. operations creating the leading fixed-mobile provider in the country Virgin Media, Liberty Global’s cable operator, and Telefonica’s mobile carrier O2 have announced an agreement to merge their UK operations in a 50-50 joint venture between the two companies. This mega-deal is valued at GBP 31.4 billion, with O2 worth GBP 12.7 billion and Virgin Media valued at GBP 18.7 billion. According to the announcement, this combination will create a stronger fixed and mobile competitor in the UK market, supporting the expansion of Virgin Media’s giga-ready network and O2’s 5G mobile deployment for the benefit of consumers, businesses and the public sector. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2021. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/yc42j66f Ericsson ‘talking to advisers’ about selling $1.2bn number portability unit Ericsson’s largest shareholder Cevian Capital has advised the communications equipment supplier to sell its 83.3% stake in the US number portability company Iconectiv, formerly known as Telcordia. For the past several years,…

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ComReg opens up additional spectrum to create more capacity for telcos

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The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), the Irish national regulatory authority, and the current Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton TD have signed new regulations that will allow the release of additional radio spectrum to create extra capacity for mobile phone and broadband services. These are temporary measures taken in response to a sharp increase in the use of mobile networks, as people rely more heavily on their operators to communicate and stay connected during COVID-19 social distancing. According to ComReg, mobile operators have coped well with increased usage so far, but they have currently less headroom to accommodate further spikes in demand. ComReg Commissioner, Jeremy Godfrey, said, “The provision of this spectrum will help the mobile providers cater for the increased demand on their networks. ComReg will continue to work with industry and will support operators so that telecoms networks may continue to meet demand…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #14

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Comcast says voice and video calls have skyrocketed 212 percent during widespread self-isolation Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company, has announced that voice and video calls have more than tripled on its network since people across the US started working from home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the company, traffic in this category has increased by 212 percent in total, while overall peak traffic on its network has grown by 32 percent. Tony Werner, Comcast’s tech leader, said that the additional traffic is “well within the capabilities of the network,” and despite the increases in usage, the company’s network is working just fine. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/skncjow Zoom freezes feature development to fix security and privacy issues Over the past few weeks, the Zoom video conferencing app has been widely used for personal and business online meetings during the coronavirus lockdowns around the world. According to the…

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Telecoms company Entegro opens new fiber network and design center

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Entegro, an Irish tech company which designs and deploys fiber and hybrid gigabit networks, has announced the opening of its new Fiber Network Design Centre of Excellence. Based in the Danville Business Park on the edge of Kilkenny City, Ireland, the company’s new facility is set to create 50 jobs over the next 18 months. Currently employing 100 people, Entegro said it has immediate vacancies for planning and design, fiber planning, GIS and other engineers. “We’ve nine different nationalities working on our 100-strong team here in Kilkenny, at our Dublin hub and in the UK,” said Fintan Shortall, Director of Business Development at Entegro. “From our headquarters in Kilkenny we’re building networks across Ireland, the UK and into the US. We’ve built a very strong team and together, we will significantly increase our turnover.” Jim Doyle, Managing Director at Entegro, underscored that the company is passionate about delivering network…

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Discover how Apple’s RCS adoption could transform messaging. Sinch’s Robert Gerstmann shares insights and future implications.
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Sinch’s Robert Gerstmann on Apple’s RCS Adoption and What’s Next

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Apple’s recent decision to adopt Rich Communication Services (RCS) has sent shockwaves through the messaging landscape, driving broader RCS adoption. RCS, an upgrade from traditional SMS, promises richer, more interactive messaging features that allow users to send high-quality media, see read receipts, and enjoy smoother conversations across devices. In this exclusive Q&A, we speak with Robert Gerstmann, Chief Evangelist and Co-Founder of Sinch, to delve into Apple’s adoption of RCS. Known for pioneering advancements in mobile enterprise communications, Gerstmann has played an instrumental role in shaping the Sinch brand and its global strategy. With over 15 years of experience, he offers an insider perspective on how Apple’s embrace of RCS could reshape messaging dynamics, bridge compatibility gaps between iOS and Android, and open new avenues for business communication. Read on as Gerstmann unpacks the opportunities and challenges of this pivotal shift in mobile messaging, offering a blueprint for businesses keen…

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Sinch, a leader in Customer Communications Cloud technology, has released its predictions for the 2024 BF/CM shopping season.
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Sinch Releases 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Predictions

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Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, has released its predictions for the 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BF/CM) shopping season. Based on insights from Sinch’s 2024 Consumer BF/CM Survey, conducted across the US, UK, Spain, France, Germany, Brazil, and Australia, the company forecasts that this year’s shopping trends will be dominated by personalization, conversational commerce, and secure communication technologies. 

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Sinch announced that it is paving the way for the transformation of emergency communications with its Next Generation 911 technology.
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Sinch Enables the Transformation of Emergency Communications

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Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, today announced that it is paving the way for the transformation of emergency communications with its advanced Next Generation 911 (NG911) technology. By integrating a wide range of multimedia options — such as voice calls, real-time text (RTT), internet of things (IoT) data and video — Sinch enhances accessibility and ensures more reliable and comprehensive communication than voice-only 911 services. These NG911 innovations ensure first-responders receive mission-critical, real-time data, improving response times and public safety.

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DIDWW has expanded its virtual phone number offerings to the Caribbean, including islands like Jamaica and Barbados.
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DIDWW Expands Virtual Phone Number Services to Caribbean Markets

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DIDWW has expanded its virtual phone number offerings to the Caribbean, including islands like Jamaica and Barbados. Now covering 90 countries, DIDWW’s enhanced global reach allows for instant activation of new DIDs through its self-service portal. This expansion enhances businesses’ communication capabilities and supports their global growth ambitions.

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