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.
Global smartphone market recovery slows as consumer demand remains weak, with IDC revising downward its shipment projections. Despite exciting innovation in foldable phones, longer replacement cycles and high inventory levels signal a cautious outlook.
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.
UK’s ambitious gigabit broadband and Net Zero goals face rural challenges; ACOME’s Nanomodule technology emerges as a game-changer, significantly reducing the cost of fibre deployment and helping meet environmental targets.
Telecom operators worldwide tackle rising energy demands and stringent regulations by adopting renewables and innovative technologies. Transparency in green initiatives helps retain customers, while tailored energy strategies and efficient power systems promote sustainability in the industry.
Nokia’s innovative drone-in-a-box solution gains traction as Belgian B2B provider Citymesh implements a nationwide drone network to aid emergency services, highlighting the potential success of B2B-led mobile operators.
Discover the potential of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) in shaping the future of 6G networks, enhancing coverage, spectral efficiency, and security while being cost-effective in previously unreachable areas. Explore RIS use cases as defined in ETSI’s latest report.
EllaLink and EXA Infrastructure join forces to offer a high-capacity, direct transatlantic data route, connecting Europe and South America for unprecedented network performance. Closing the connectivity gap, this collaboration strengthens Portugal’s position as a southern European digital hub.
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?
