AWS begins selling private 5G services
The cloud giant says that the private networks are quick and easy to deploy for enterprises, complementing or even replacing existing WiFi connectivity
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Author: Harry Baldock
How Huawei is enabling telcos to deliver seamless cloud experiences
During the last decade, the telecom industry has deliberated about carriers’ digital transformation
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Globe strikes duo of tower sale deals worth $1.28 billion
The Philippines operator has agreed to sell and least back over 5,700 of its mobile towers located across the island nation
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Malaysian telcos finally agree to take stakes in DNB
As the threat of foreign market entrants looms, Malaysia’s mobile operators have confirmed they will split a 70% stake in the government’s 5G vehicle, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB)
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MTN agrees sale of Afghan unit, ending Middle Eastern exodus
The South African mobile group says it has received a binding offer of $35 million for its Afghanistan business
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FCC blocks Starlink subsidies over technology doubts
The Commission ruled that SpaceX’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation was not sufficiently developed to deliver on its promises to provide rural broadband services
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SEACOM partners with BT for enterprise cybersecurity
The agreement will see BT offer a range of services to SEACOM’s enterprise customers in Africa, including networking, security, and communication services
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Jio and Airtel target 5G launch this month but Vi stays silent
Despite winning airwaves at this month’s spectrum auction, Vi’s ability to compete in the realm of 5G remains uncertain
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CMA begins probe into ViaSat acquisition of Inmarsat
The deal would create one of the world’s largest satellite broadband providers and could harm market competition
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KT and Türk Telekom sign 5G and content partnership
The new partnership will reportedly focus on 5G research and development, as well as potential joint investment opportunities and media content exchanges
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Accounting firm PwC fined £1.75m over mishandling of BT audit
BT’s Italian accounting scandal is back in the spotlight, with regulators suggesting that PwC did not audit the company correctly
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“Perform or perish,” minister tells BSNL staff
Telecoms minister Ashwin Vaishnaw gave a stark warning to workers of the government-run fixed line operator, saying that jobs would be at risk if the company continues to underperform
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DITO accuses Globe and Smart of “abusing their dominant position”
The operator says that its more well-established rivals are refusing to support interconnection with DITO customers
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US Department of Defense launches trio of 5G projects
The Department of Defense (DoD)’s Innovate Beyond 5G (IB5G) Program is looking not only to maximise the use of existing 5G technology, but also map the path to 6G
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INWIT board resigns as TIM stake sale closes
INWIT CEO Giovanni Ferigo and four additional board members have resigned
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Veon offloads stake in Omnium Telecom Algeria
The sale of the 45.57% stake has raised $682 million, with Veon saying it will now focus on the faster growing markets in its footprint
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Italian government collapse won’t stop single network plan
TIM CEO, Pietro Labriola, says that talks are continuing between the various stakeholders despite the turmoil within the Italian government
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South Korean telcos form credit assessment JV
The new joint venture (JV) will use the telcos’ communication data to help generate credit scores, particularly targeting those without lengthy financial records
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Telecel battling regulators to acquire Vodafone Ghana
Reports suggest that Telecel still intends to purchase Vodafone’s Ghanaian unit, despite the regulator’s misgivings
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KDDI to repays customers for network outage as govt applies pressure
The operator says it will compensate every one of its mobile customers for the disruption, which impacted customers ability to make voice calls and connect to the internet
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