This week, Nokia have released their financial results for Q4 and the full 2023 financial year. Net sales decreased 21% year-on-year in Q4, which the company put down to continuing macroeconomic uncertainty impacting operator spending.
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CMA launches investigation into Vodafone–Three merger
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun the first phase of its investigation into the proposed merger of mobile network operators Three UK and Vodafone UK. Prior to the investigation’s launch, the CMA collected pre-notification evidence and information from both companies, as well as early views from stakeholders.
Embracing the evolution: AI in data centres and the transformative workforce
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into data centres has sparked discussions about its impact on traditional job roles. Rather than viewing AI as a threat, this technological wave unveils a spectrum of opportunities and challenges within the data centre landscape
Virgin Media O2 receives most complaints in Ofcom survey
UK communications regulator Ofcom has published a report on the number of complaints thy have received from telecoms customers over the last quarter (Q3 of 2023, July–September). Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) was the most complained about provider of fixed broadband, landline, pay TV, and pay monthly mobile services, according to a quarterly study from Ofcom.
Millicom offloads 1,100 Colombian towers to KKR
This week, Millicom’s subsidiary Tigo Colombia has agreed to sell around 1,100 of its mobile towers to US investment firm KKR. The towers will be managed by KKR in partnership with NEXO LatAm, the digital infrastructure platform that manages KKR’s fibre investments throughout Latin America.
Scotland to evaluate R100 fibre broadband project
The Scottish government has issued a new contract notice to begin an evaluation study to assess the value for money of the country’s R100 (Reaching 100% superfast broadband”) project. The R100 scheme aims to improve the connectivity of some of Scotland’s most rural communities, many of which have been overlooked by previous public and private broadband investment schemes
The path is clearing for Europe to adopt 5G-Advanced
Viewpoint Futureproofing 5G with 6GHz spectrum Mid-band spectrum – the frequencies in the 1GHz–6GHz range – have always been of paramount importance to 5G. Offering the perfect blend of coverage, speed, and capacity, mid-band spectrum provides operators with a...
The toll of antidumping measures on Europe’s 5G and FTTH ambitions
Viewpoint In the race towards a technologically advanced future, Europe finds itself at a crossroads marked by a stark reality—its 5G uptake of a mere 2.5% as of Q4 2021 pales in comparison to the robust strides made by North America, China, Japan, and South Korea....
Huawei and Dongfeng sign Chinese EV partnership
This week, telecoms equipment giant Huawei and Chinese state-owned vehicle manufacture Dongfeng Motor Group have signed a partnership to collaborate on Dongfeng’s Voyah brand of “new energy” vehicles. Dongfeng is one of China’s ‘Big 4’ car manufacturers, alongside FAW Group, SAIC Motors, and Changan.
Submarine cables: A new opportunity for tsunami detection
The thousands of kilometres of fibre deployed beneath the waves could be the key to better understanding our oceans and detecting deadly tsunamis
The US has narrow window “to get back on track” with spectrum strategy
Policymakers will have what CTIA President and CEO Meredith Attwell Baker called a “unique opportunity” to develop an implementation strategy that aligns with a recent presidential memorandum directing agencies to adopt a clear national spectrum policy
Altnets and ISPA together publish first-ever Telecoms Procurement Research Report looking at the full fibre supply chain
Supply chain specialists Altnets and the Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA) have announced the publication of the 2024 Telecoms Procurement Research Report, which looks in depth at the current and future issues affecting the UK’s full fibre network providers.
SPLANG and EllaLink plan subsea route between Europe and French Guiana
EllaLink will provide a secured connection between French Guiana, home of the European Space Centre, and continental Europe through a new high-capacity and low-latency route
Ericsson gloomy on 2024 prospects as global spending slows
Sweden’s Ericsson says it expects a further decline in 5G equipment sales to mobile operators in the coming year, despite the company beating its Q4 profit expectations this week. Sales are slowing in both the US and India – a concerning trend given the latter is typically classed as a high growth market and still has a long way to go with its 5G rollout.
Telstra expands into Latin America with new subsea cable
Telstra International, the global arm of Australian telco Telstra, has expanded its presence in Latin America by establishing a new point of presence (PoP) in Dallas, Texas, and also signing deals with Mexican telcos Axtel and Vivaro. The news comes days after the company inked a connectivity deal with Google and APTelecom.
Kyivstar loses $100m due to Russian cyberattack
Amsterdam-based mobile operator group VEON, which owns the Ukrainian telco Kyivstar, has completed its initial assessment of the financial impact of the Russian cyberattack on their network, estimating compensation for customers will cost almost $100 million.
SubOptic Foundation publishes Sustainable Subsea Networks Report
Press Release Groundbreaking report on best practices in subsea telecommunications cable sustainability supported with funding from the Internet Society Foundation SubOptic Foundation, the charitable arm of the SubOptic Association which focuses its efforts on...
VMO2 vows to create 200 entry level jobs this year
With National Apprenticeship Week approaching, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced the latest goals for its early careers scheme, aiming to hire 200 entry level roles over the coming year.
Faster Britain goes on tour! Taking gigabit full fibre on the road
Launching at its headquarters in Daresbury, ITS has introduced the Faster Britain bus. Its branded double-decker will be travelling the length and breadth of the country promoting the company’s gigabit-capable full-fibre network, built specifically for UK business use.
Strategic Imperatives and X3T announce merger to accelerate connections between AltNets and ISPs
Strategic Imperatives, the UK market leader in SaaS provisioning, connectivity and monetisation solutions for the telecom industry has today announced its merger with X3T, the services and technology company on a mission to empower connections between AltNets and Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
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