The European Union’s antitrust regulators have begun asking rivals and customers if the acquisition of Telecom Italia (TIM)’s fixed-line network by US investment firm KKR would negatively affect wholesale competition in Italy, according to a Reuters report, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Lycamobile aims to kill T-Mobile’s proposed acquisitions
This week, London-based MVNO Lycamobile has urged the urged the FCC to block T-Mobile’s $1.35 billion purchase of rival MVNO Mint Mobile.
“We’ve out innovated China”: US Commerce Secretary slams Huawei chip tech
The US secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has dismissed Huawei’s latest chip technology breakthrough powering its latest smartphone, the Mate 60 Pro, which was released in August last year.
Authenticity in action: Charlotte Scott’s keys to investor relations
Using her experience working in Venture Capital, Angel Investment and with startup businesses, Charlotte Scott, Senior Investor Relations Manager at Innovation SuperNetwork, works to improve the relationship between investors and businesses.
Macquarie deliberates sale of KCOM
Australian investment banking firm Macquarie, owner of Hull-based operator KCOM, is considering putting the company up for sale, according to a report from The Telegraph.
PIF’s and STC’s Merger to create Saudi’s largest tower co.
The sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed a deal with telco stc, through which PIF will acquire 51% of Telecommunication Towers Company Limited (TAWAL) from stc.
BT calls on McKinsey to head up new strategy unit
BT has appointed McKinsey executive Tom Meakin to interim ‘Chief Strategy and Change Officer’, the Financial Times has reported.
Embracing intelligence and accelerating service-centric operations transformation
Viewpoint [Shenzhen, China, April 18, 2024] Huawei recently hosted a roundtable discussion titled "Intelligence Accelerates ICT Operations Transformation" at the Huawei Global Analyst Summit 2024. The event brought together analysts and customers from renowned...
Infinera GX Series Powers Paratus Superhighway Network Between Johannesburg and Europe
Deploying Infinera’s GX networking solution enables Paratus to leverage the industry’s highest-capacity solution to offer its customers high-performance services while minimizing latency and maximizing reliability
Customer service standards slipping as UK consumers turn their back on AI chatbots
New research from Cavell reveals that 44% of consumers think customer service is worse now than three years ago
Alepo Technologies Successfully Deploys Advanced AAA Solution for VodafoneZiggo in Partnership with Nomios Group
Alepo and Nomios successfully deployed an advanced AAA solution for VodafoneZiggo, ensuring enhanced network security, seamless integration, and zero downtime.
Meet Cape: The US’s new “private” MVNO
New Washington D.C.-based mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Cape has raised $61 million in three financing rounds.
Cape operates as an full MVNO on the UScellular network. Unlike other MVNOs, however, Cape’s unique selling point is not its pricing structure or attractive bundled services, but privacy and security.
Comcast rolls out expanded prepaid offering
Under its new “NOW” brand, Comcast is debuting a host of prepaid service offerings including wireless, fixed broadband, Wi-Fi, and streaming TV.
Nokia curries favour with US by reducing orders with Chinese supplier
This week, anonymous sources speaking to Nikkei Asia said Nokia had reduced orders with supplier Foxconn Industrial Internet in order to help meet requirements of the US’s ‘Clean Network’ programme.
Ericsson’s Q1 profits rise despite sales decline
This week, Ericsson has released its first quarter financial results for 2024, which showed profits had risen despite a decline in sales.
EU telecoms market urged to consolidate by ex-Italian PM
An EU report published this week by ex-Italian Prime Minster Enrico Letta has urged the telecoms industry to consolidate to increase its global competition potential
Axiata and Airtel sign agreement to merge operations in Sri Lanka
The move will be facilitated by a stake swap, with Dialog Axiata taking 100% ownership of Airtel Lanka in exchange for giving Bharti Airtel a 10.4% stake in Dialog Axiata
Internet providers outline post-ACP plans
The end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is fast approaching and providers and consumers alike are preparing for their next steps.
Polish Operator Play Extends Partnership With Netcracker for Digital BSS and Professional Services
Netcracker Supports New Customer Onboarding to Billing, Enabling Greater Business Process Visibility and Superior Service Quality
BT to represent telecoms industry’s interests on new Critical Imports Council
Today, the UK government has announced the first meeting of the newly formed Critical Imports Council, a group formed to ‘help safeguard flows of vital goods such as medicines and smartphone chips’.
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