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Telco Buzz

Zoom Hailed Among World’s Most Innovative by Fast Company

By Kamile Bigenyte March 25, 2024

Zoom Video Communications, Inc., has earned a spot on Fast Company’s exclusive list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024, a recognition highlighting its contributions to reshaping industry norms and cultural practices through groundbreaking innovations. Fast Company’s annual compilation not only celebrates the top 50 trailblazers but also extends its honor to 606 entities spanning 58 sectors and regions, acknowledging their significant achievements and setting of new benchmarks across the economic spectrum.

Market Watch

US Government Sues Apple for Market Monopoly

By Kamile Bigenyte March 25, 2024

In a significant move, the US government has initiated a comprehensive legal battle against Apple Inc., accusing the tech behemoth of monopolistic practices within the smartphone industry that purportedly suppress competition and inflate costs for consumers. The Department of Justice, in collaboration with 16 state and district attorneys general, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit charging Apple with monopolization or attempts at monopolization of the smartphone market.

M&A

Spanish Government Approves Major Telecom Merger

By Kamile Bigenyte March 14, 2024

In a significant move for Spain’s telecom sector, the Spanish government has officially sanctioned the merger between Orange and MasMovil, following the European Union’s approval last month. This decision paves the way for the creation of Spain’s largest telecom operator, marking the culmination of a deal valued at approximately €18.6 billion.

Market Watch

T-Mobile, Dish Network and EchoStar – Controversy at $3.69 Billion Frequency Auction

By Kamile Bigenyte March 5, 2024

The $24 billion merger between T-Mobile and Sprint drastically reshaped the US mobile landscape, reducing the country’s major operators. To counterbalance this change, Dish Network intended to purchase T-Mobile’s 800 MHz licenses.

Broadband

Rakuten Mobile and Nokia Achieve 1 Tbps Transmission Milestone

By Kamile Bigenyte March 4, 2024

In a groundbreaking development, Rakuten Mobile, in partnership with Nokia, has successfully conducted a trial demonstrating the capability of transmitting data at a rate of 1 terabit per second (Tbps) over a single wavelength. This trial spanned an impressive distance of 820 kilometers across both subsea and terrestrial networks in Japan, setting a new benchmark in the Asia Pacific region for this level of data transmission.

Broadband

Exploring KDDI and SpaceX’s Pioneering Satellite-Cellular Partnership

By Kamile Bigenyte February 29, 2024

The telecommunications sector leaps forward as KDDI and SpaceX bring a game-changing satellite-to-cellular service, intertwining mobile and satellite technologies. Leveraging SpaceX’s Starlink low-earth orbit satellites and KDDI’s national wireless spectrum, the partnership aims to expand urban connectivity into rural areas. While the innovation promises swift deployment and extensive coverage, it also poses challenges, including the need for costly, satellite-enabled handsets.

CPaaS

Moflix and NAGRAVISION to Unlock Next-Generation Consumer Engagement Opportunities for Telcos and Broadcasters, Enabled by Super Apps and Web3

By Kamile Bigenyte February 23, 2024

Moflix and NAGRAVISION are establishing a partnership to create an enablement platform for operators in the telco and broadcast media industries. Recognizing the need to extend propositions beyond video the partnership will equip operators with new opportunities through which to diversify their service offerings.

Telco Buzz

Exploring 6G Technology: Partnerships, Progress, and Future Implications

By Kamile Bigenyte February 23, 2024

As the evolution towards 6G continues, telecommunications mammoths NTT DOCOMO and NTT, have expanded their research circle to include SK Telecom and Rohde & Schwarz. The newly inducted collaborators will aid in various 6G trials in Japan, focusing on identifying potent frequency bands for the upcoming technology. Of particular interest is the development of a ‘6G AI-native air interface’, that promises to bolster network performance and energy effectiveness.

M&A

Orange-MásMóvil Merger: Balancing Innovation and Market Competition

By Kamile Bigenyte February 21, 2024

Breaking new ground in the European telecoms sector, France’s Orange and Spain’s MásMóvil have won European Commission approval for their joint venture with a proviso. A stipulation of the deal instances Romania’s Digi – Spain’s largest MVNO – to acquire spectrum from MásMóvil. With this move, Digi could transform into the fourth mobile operator for the Spanish market.

Market Watch

Navigating European Telecom Mergers Amid Stricter Market Regulations

By Kamile Bigenyte February 21, 2024

As debate swirls around potential alterations to EU telecom sector merger regulations, European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager maintains her stance. Even with industry pressure for a shakeup due to challenges like 5G rollouts and shrinking profit margins, she insists on preserving existing rules.