TIM enters exclusive negotiations with KKR for its network assets sale, navigating regulatory hurdles and Vivendi’s opposition. Will the deal reach a successful conclusion?
Telekom Malaysia partners with rival Maxis to share Radio Access Network infrastructure, significantly boosting its 4G coverage and strengthening its position in Malaysia’s mobile market. This collaboration aims to benefit both companies and customers while fostering innovation and cost-efficiency.
Nokia breaks 5G speed records at Finland’s OuluZone facility, demonstrating mmWave technology’s potential to overcome traditional limitations. Impressive 2.1 Gbps FWA downlink speeds achieved may soon enable operators to deliver widespread, multi-gigabit broadband coverage.
South Wales embraces Ogi’s full fibre network, bringing ultra-fast connectivity to underserved towns and villages. With speeds three times the Welsh average, Ogi’s cost-of-living offer provides six months of free service to new customers, enhancing satisfaction and local job opportunities.
ADI invests €630 million to expand its Limerick operations, tripling fabrication capacity and fostering innovation through the €100 million ADI Catalyst Centre. Meanwhile, energy efficiency becomes a priority for 5G Massive MIMO and future 6G development.
Elon Musk’s ambitious plans to bring Starlink to India face challenges amidst spectrum policy clashes with local telecom operators. As the competition heats up in India’s satellite communication space, the sector’s future remains a hot topic.
Cisco to Acquire Accedian, Enhancing Service Assurance Cisco has announced its plan to acquire Accedian, a Canadian network optimization specialist, in order to improve its service assurance offerings and enhance the Cisco Networking Cloud. Accedian, known for its SaaS-first service assurance platform, has extensive experience in complex networks and will bring valuable capabilities to Cisco. The CEO of Accedian emphasized the importance of performance visibility and its role in automation, telco cloud environments, and 5G services. Cisco’s General Manager praised Accedian’s expertise and collaboration, and the acquisition is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of Cisco’s FY 2024, with potential benefits for Cisco’s service assurance portfolio and networking solutions. Read the full article BT and British Army Partner for Wide-Scale Wi-Fi Deployment BT and the British Army have entered into a multi-million-pound agreement to deploy managed Wi-Fi services, called MOD Wi-Fi, across 162 sites in the UK. The…
KPN’s acquisition of Youfone expands its customer base, positioning it to potentially overtake T-Mobile Netherlands as the largest mobile operator, while boosting its fiber coverage with Primevest’s Dutch assets. Discuss these market shifts at this year’s Total Telecom Congress.
CityFibre secures wayleave permissions to connect over a million locally-owned and housing association homes, reducing the digital divide and providing essential digital infrastructure. Collaborations with organizations like Places for People aim to support those struggling with the cost of living and staying online.
VEON commits $600 million investment via Kyivstar for Ukraine’s recovery, focusing on infrastructure, 4G expansion, cybersecurity, and community support, fostering accelerated digitalization and rebuilding efforts.