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Vodafone UK in talks for merger with Three

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 5, 2022

Vodafone and CK Hutchison are in negotiations to merge their companies in the United Kingdom in order to establish a market-leading mobile network that may advance the roll-out of 5G services and boost Internet accessibility. Combining Vodafone UK with Hutchison’s Three, Britain’s third and fourth largest networks, would result in a company with around 27 million mobile subscribers. Vodafone stated that CK Hutchison would hold 49% of the business and Vodafone would own 51%, an arrangement that would be accomplished by altering debt ownership rather than by trading cash. Reports of a possible partnership between the two companies surfaced earlier this year. The global corporation CK Hutchison stated that no legally binding agreement for such a merger has been entered into, but the proposed acquisition is expected to require that both businesses would integrate their UK companies. CK Hutchison further said that there is no guarantee that any…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #35

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 2, 2022

Starlink experienced a worldwide outage On August 30, the Starlink broadband satellite service experienced a three-hour disruption before returning to operation. Users in the United States, New Zealand, Mexico, and the Netherlands rushed to Twitter and Reddit to complain about service failures and interruptions. The satellite company made no comments on the reason for the outage and service delays. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/yv7zk2yc Ameren will use Ericsson to power its private communications network Ericsson has stated that it will provide its Radio Access Network (RAN) and help power Ameren’s private communications network. This is the outcome of a recent infrastructure and service collaboration deal between Ericsson and Ameren that was signed for a period of ten years. As there won’t be any more external suppliers looking after the data and information on the network, Ameren will also have a higher degree of cybersecurity. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/2s3vs4jd Sony reveals new…

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UK confirms new cyber security rules for telecom networks

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 1, 2022

Following a period of public debate, the UK government has decided on new security requirements for telecom providers. It now intends to introduce the Electronic Communications (Security) Measures Regulations 2022 and an accompanying Telecommunications Security Code of Practice to Parliament before the regulations take effect. The new rules seek to better secure UK telecoms networks from cyberattacks. Once in effect, telecoms businesses will be expected to follow tight standards around network failure or the theft of sensitive data, with the regulatory agency Ofcom receiving additional powers to verify providers are adopting suitable and proportional security measures. The government declared that the new telecommunications security legislation, designed in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), will be among the toughest in the world and will provide the UK with much stronger measures. They will strengthen the UK’s cyber resilience by incorporating strong security practices into providers’ long-term investment…

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T-Mobile and SpaceX partner to use Starlink to cover dead zones

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 30, 2022

T-Mobile is collaborating with SpaceX to expand its network coverage. Last week, the two businesses announced that they will collaborate to provide extensive cellular access, including full coverage in most parts of the United States. The collaboration seeks to beam down connectivity using SpaceX’s fleet of low Earth orbit satellites for the benefit of T-Mobile customers. With this initiative, T-Mobile consumers should be able to connect to the SpaceX satellites through a new network, transmitted from Starlink’s satellites utilizing T-Mobile’s midband spectrum across the country. SpaceX currently provides home internet access globally through its Starlink program. Even though T-Mobile hasn’t yet provided details on the network’s deployment, the company claims that this collaboration should provide nearly complete coverage almost anywhere in the US. The two companies intend to provide this service in order to replace the use of satellite phones in off-the-grid locations such as national parks or…

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Lingo Management acquires BullsEye Telecom

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 25, 2022

Lingo Management, an Atlanta-based worldwide business Cloud/UC and Managed Service provider, announced the completion of its previously announced purchase of BullsEye Telecom Inc., a single-source communications and cloud technology provider. Lingo gains considerable income from multi-location enterprise company clients as a result of BullsEye, boosting scale and flexibility. The united firm acts as a single-source, worldwide communications provider with over $200 million in annual sales and 130,000 clients in the United States, Canada, and throughout the world, with operations centers in Michigan and Georgia. This purchase adds a considerable number of multi-location enterprise, SMB, and carrier clients to the present Lingo company. Clients are served at all stages of their lifecycle, from consumers through small and medium-sized businesses, large companies requiring a nationwide solution across several locations, and lastly carrier customers requiring wholesale services. In addition, it establishes a North American network operator that provides cloud communications, fiber…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #30

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 29, 2022

Rogers apologizes for the massive service outage Rogers, a Canadian telecommunications company, experienced a widespread outage earlier this month and is now under pressure to guarantee that this does not happen again. The most damaging effect of the outage was how it disrupted crucial communications, and the Canadian government has declared that it now wants all national carriers to find a way of helping each other in such worst-case situations. Rogers has committed to investing at least CA$250 million to physically isolate its wireless and internet networks so as to add an extra layer of stability. There is also a promise to spend CA$10 billion over the next three years to extend and improve Rogers’ network. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/35dxbj4d Nokia and CityFibre sign a 10-year broadband equipment agreement A 10-year contract for XGS-PON broadband equipment with CityFibre has been announced by Nokia. This arrangement covers the purchase of access…

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Schurz Communications launches UCaaS in cooperation with Alianza

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 21, 2022

The cloud communications platform from Alianza has been chosen by Schurz Communications, a provider of cloud services and broadband media, to offer its Antietam Broadband and Orbitel customers brand-new, cutting-edge, high-margin unified communication (UC) services and increase its addressable market. Schurz will be able to unlock and produce additional income from its current broadband services client base with the help of Alianza’s Business Cloud Communications (BCC) and Business Text Messaging (BTM) solutions, all while streamlining its back-end processes. Schurz sought a simple-to-deploy and maintain solution that would allow the company to rapidly extend and modify its service offerings in response to its customers’ rising demand for voice-first UC services, and their need to get such services from a reliable broadband provider. Customers of Schurz will be able to communicate, meet, and share across all of their devices thanks to Alianzas powerful, adaptable, all-in-one Business Cloud Communications solution.…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #26

By Vilija Simkiene July 1, 2022

UK telecoms sector agrees to help customers in need The UK government and operators have approved a new deal to help customers who are struggling to pay their broadband and mobile bills. Andrew Glover, chair of the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA), stated, “The telecoms sector knows that people are facing real challenges with the cost-of-living crisis. Our members are determined to do what they can to help their customers through this period and, together with the government, we will work to raise greater awareness of the support available.” Among other measures, telcos have agreed to allow vulnerable customers to switch to cheaper tariffs without charge or penalty, or adjust their plans to make payments more manageable. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/msjxsp2f Sinch achieves HIPAA compliance for its voice, fax and UCaaS services Sinch has announced that it has successfully achieved third-party validation of its compliance with the Health Insurance Portability…

How can VoIP improve business communications?

By Aiste Kryzanovske May 2, 2022

It is for a good reason that Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become the go-to method of telecommunications for businesses all over the world. It goes without saying that adopting VoIP for your corporate communications has a myriad of perks. In this article, we will explore the benefits of VoIP and why you should consider utilizing it for your business communication needs. VoIP in brief We have already described the basics of VoIP, but bear with us while we go through it again. “Repetitio est mater studiorum,” or “Repetition is the mother of all learning,” as the Latin proverb says. VoIP is an abbreviation for Voice over Internet Protocol, which is a networking technology that facilitates efficient, flexible and cost-effective voice communications. In contrast to on-premises telecoms, VoIP is Internet-based, providing organizations with a dependable phone network via a cloud-based platform. The system operates by sending and receiving digital…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #17

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 29, 2022

BT to make EE its flagship brand BT Group has announced intentions to make EE its main consumer-facing brand. This move is intended to streamline the mobile operator’s service while also propelling the company into new areas of convergence. The BT brand will be more focused on consumers who utilize standalone broadband and telephone services, while BT Sport will remain unchanged. BT will also continue to be the name for its Enterprise and Global divisions. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/bdk4ef3k NTT and Sky Perfect JSAT forma joint venture NTT and SKY Perfect JSAT have agreed to form a joint venture company to increase humanity’s use of space. The formation of the joint venture is a significant step toward the construction of the space-integrated computer network specified in the two companies’ partnership agreement of 2021. The collaboration will help to advance the global space industry and promote the achievement of a sustainable…