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Balancing M&A Activities Amid Telecommunications Market Uncertainty

By Rugile Bertule June 28, 2023

Industry expert Jonny Parkinson illuminates the landscape of telecommunications mergers and acquisitions amidst economic shake-ups and global tensions. Despite a dip in deal-making activity, recent predictions suggest a strategic surge in the back half of 2023. Drawing upon the resilience of telecom firms in the face of change, Parkinson underscores the potential offered by technologies like AI and cloud computing to maintain competitiveness, even encouraging alternative structuring concepts and careful due diligence for prospective M&A targets.

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Ogi’s Full Fibre Impact: A South Wales Network Transformation

By Rugile Bertule June 26, 2023

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.

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ADI Expands Operations in Limerick, as European Semiconductor Boom Attracts Major Players and Funding

By Rugile Bertule June 26, 2023

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.

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Nick Read’s Transition: EXA Infrastructure’s Global Growth Journey

By Rugile Bertule June 22, 2023

Ex-Vodafone CEO Nick Read joins global fiber giant EXA Infrastructure as chairman, offering leadership to drive strategic network expansion and commercial growth in the rapidly evolving telecom industry.

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Euro-Center taps DIDWW to leverage VoIP for enhanced global medical assistance and travel insurance

By Vilija Simkiene June 21, 2023

Euro-Center, one of the world’s leading companies in the fields of medical assistance, travel assistance and insurance claims’ handling, has formed a strategic alliance with DIDWW, a global telecoms operator offering premium quality VoIP communications and SIP trunking services. By leveraging DIDWW two-way SIP trunking solution, this partnership ensures high quality voice services throughout Euro-Center’s medical assistance and travel insurance business. With their global presence, it was crucial for Euro-Center to find a comprehensive cloud solution as opposed to relying on local PBX systems in each of their 11 regional offices. Consequently, the company chose to partner with Genesys Cloud and collaborate with DIDWW to meet the goals of Business Continuity Planning (BCP). Euro-Center selected DIDWW due to the operator’s unique coverage in countries not typically covered by other global SIP providers, such as South Africa, Thailand, Brazil, and Turkey. As Euro-Center has its second-largest office in Thailand, securing premium…

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EU Pushes for Swift High-Risk 5G Vendor Replacement: Addressing Security Concerns

By Rugile Bertule June 16, 2023

The EU’s messaging around “high-risk” vendors hints at a potential ban on Huawei and ZTE, urging members to accelerate their removal from 5G networks. As the EU Commission pushes for swift implementation, the debate on security risks and dependencies intensifies.

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UK Telecom Price Hikes: New CAP Guidelines Aim to Curb Consumer Misleading

By Vilija Simkiene June 16, 2023

UK subscribers face controversy over recent price hikes, leading to the Committee of Advertising Practice issuing new guidance for telecom companies to prevent misleading consumers. The changes aim for transparency and fair advertising, but won’t take effect for six months.

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Vodafone-CK Hutchison Merger: Transforming 5G & Addressing Regulatory Concerns

By Rugile Bertule June 14, 2023

Vodafone and CK Hutchison announce plans to merge their UK operations, highlighting potential benefits such as a top-class 5G network and better customer value. However, regulatory approval may pose a challenge and delay the process.

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Exploring FCC’s 42 GHz Band Sharing Proposal: Impact and Opportunities

By Rugile Bertule June 14, 2023

The FCC’s recent proposal for shared access of the 42 GHz band could revolutionize the telecom industry by introducing new service providers and business models. With mixed reactions, the proposed sharing mechanism aims to prevent interference and encourage competition, potentially attracting companies like Amazon to the mmWave spectrum.

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East Asian Telecom Giants Transform Digitally and Expand Services

By Rugile Bertule June 13, 2023

Telecom operators globally embrace digital transformation, with East Asia dominating the top positions in Omdia’s benchmark. China Mobile leads, driven by high-speed broadband deployment and innovative service development, followed by SK Telecom’s AI-focused reinvention.