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Telco Buzz

Voxility Expands European Presence with AtlasEdge Partnership

By Kamile Bigenyte December 7, 2023

Voxility, a prominent Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider globally, is extending its reach in Europe with a strategic point of presence (PoP) situated within the Tier 3-built data center of AtlasEdge in London City. This collaborative effort aims to furnish Voxility’s clientele with scalable and cost-effective colocation services, coupled with high-speed, low-latency connectivity solutions. The Voxility PoP grants direct access to over 750 networks present at the London Internet Exchange (LINX).

Infrastructure

Unifying Deutsche Glasfaser’s Network: Choosing Ekinops360’s Flexibility

By Kamile Bigenyte December 7, 2023

In a significant step for Deutsche Glasfaser’s growth strategy, it has elected to utilize Ekinops’ Ekinops360 platform to overhaul and unify its optical transport network across Germany. Deutsche Glasfaser’s choice, after extensive evaluation of several competitive tenders, was driven by a desire for a unified system that provides automation in service provisioning, rapid market-entry industry-leading cost-effectiveness.

Market Watch

SoftBank’s Strategic Foray into Connected Vehicle Software

By Kamile Bigenyte December 6, 2023

SoftBank’s recent €473m acquisition of a 51% stake in Cubic Telecom indicates a growing confidence in connected vehicles’ market. Cubic’s unique software – already utilized in around 17 million vehicles worldwide – allows manufacturers to add new functionality over-the-air, enhancing safety and performance. According to McKinsey & Co, by 2030, 95% of new vehicles are anticipated to be connected, revealing the tremendous potential of this sector.

M&A

Exploring Three’s Network Outage Amidst Vodafone Merger Talks

By Kamile Bigenyte December 5, 2023

Last Friday experienced a network issue affecting many Three customers, drawing nearly 18,000 complaints. Meanwhile, Three is discussing a merger with Vodafone, a move subject to scrutiny by the Competition and Markets Authority which is currently conducting a formal Phase 1 investigation.

People & Interviews

LexisNexis IPlytics CEO Tim Pohlmann’s Insights on 5G Patent Landscape

By Aiste Kryzanovske December 4, 2023

The race for 5G supremacy is intense, and LexisNexis IPlytics explores the landscape in their 2023 report. CEO Tim Pohlmann notes a significant surge in 5G patents, with the top 10 players owning 76% of declared patent families. The US leads in patent volume, followed by China and Europe. Huawei dominates the top 50 ranking. Pohlmann emphasizes the role of Chinese companies, particularly Huawei, in shaping the 5G sector, extending their influence to the automotive industry

News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #48

By Kamile Bigenyte December 1, 2023

Elliott Investment Management criticizes Crown Castle’s underperformance, pushing for an overhaul, including a new leadership team and board. Boldyn Networks activates a ‘small cell’ near King’s Cross, partnering with EE to boost coverage and speed in London. AWS expands Amazon Bedrock with new generative AI features, including leading models, customization options, and safeguards. Windstream’s Kinetic is launching a $32.5 million fiber project in Georgia, partnering with an electric cooperative, aiming to connect 17,000 homes and businesses in Colquitt County.

CPaaS

Sinch Recognized as a Leader in the 2023 CPaaS Omdia Universe

By Kamile Bigenyte December 1, 2023

Sinch, which powers meaningful conversations between businesses and their customers through its Customer Communications Cloud, today announced that the company has been positioned as a Leader in the Omdia Universe: CPaaS Platform Providers 2023/24. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed Sinch’s strategy, execution, and market presence.

Infrastructure

EXA Infrastructure Advances Network in Crete with Second Diverse Submarine Route, Unveiling Strategic Investment and Innovation

By Kamile Bigenyte November 30, 2023

EXA Infrastructure, the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform connecting Europe and North America, today announced the extension of its network in the Mediterranean, linking Crete with mainland Greece via a second diverse submarine route as part of its ongoing strategic investment to accelerate its customers growth.

M&A

Indosat’s Strategic Acquisition: Transforming Telecommunications in Indonesia

By Kamile Bigenyte November 29, 2023

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s recent acquisition of MNC Play marks a strategic expansion into the fibre-to-the-home market, promising new options for customers and advancement in Indonesia’s digital transformation. Inclusion of MNC Play’s fibre optic network into the IOH portfolio fortifies their position in the market.

5G

Navigating Nos’s 5G Standalone Journey: Successes and Struggles

By Kamile Bigenyte November 29, 2023

As Portugal’s telecom operator Nos marks two years of 5G services, it declares readiness to launch services on a new 5G standalone infrastructure. Despite the slower than expected progress, Nos’s move signifies a key contribution to the sector. Intriguingly, the viability and potential benefits of this new infrastructure remain a matter of debate. With collaborations with Nokia and Ericsson, Nos envisions a surge in ultra-low latency services.