Search results for "IT"

Inside Telecoms Top 10 Tech Christmas Gifts

If you’re stuck for inspirational gift ideas this Christmas, take a look at our Top 10 Tech gifts. From self-lacing trainers to pygmy Polaroid’s, this collection of geek-friendly must-haves has something for every member of the family Polaroid Mint 2-In-1 Just when you think tech is too advanced for Polaroid, they pull this nifty device […]

Norway's Telenor drops Huawei for Ericsson in 5G contract

By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Norway’s biggest wireless carrier, Telenor, on Friday chose Sweden’s Ericsson to supply part of its new 5G network, ending its cooperation with Chinese tech giant Huawei after a decade. The company signaled it would gradually remove Huawei equipment as it upgrades radio gear for the next […]

The Internet of Senses

Currently, technology connects with two of our senses (sight and sound). A study conducted by mobile manufacturer Ericsson, indicates that consumers expect an ‘Internet of Senses’ by the year 2030. This will include the ability to digitally transfer thoughts, have wearables that can immediately translate languages and experience taste, smell, touch, and temperature. As we […]

T-Mobile CEO says if Sprint deal fails, prices may go up

By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — T-Mobile CEO John Legere said if his company’s $26.5 billion deal to buy Sprint fails, it may have to raise prices to slow user growth and relieve stress on the T-Mobile network. He said that would be his “worst nightmare.” Legere’s testimony came on the […]

Daily News Roundup

Telefonica Germany has announced plans to make Huawei one of the main supplies for its deployment of 5G services. Freedom of information request indicates lack of preparation for London 5G A lack of coordination between London’s 33 boroughs risks bureaucratic and logistical nightmare for telecoms companies planning to roll out their 5G services. A recently […]

Old Names and New A. I...deas

Google – Alphabet You may have heard that Alphabet is Googles parent company. Alphabet is responsible for the ‘google car’. Alphabet has its own autonomous car department which started life as a project by Google. This department is called Waymo. Currently, although not charging any fees, Waymo is moving riders around California. They want to […]

Spam Calls – a persistent problem in 2019

We have all been the recipient of random calls from numbers that we simply do not recognize. You may even have noticed more frequent incoming spam calls as of late. Well, statistics show that your suspicion is not simply paranoia but a concerning fact. According to a report published by Truecaller, spam calls have increased […]

Blockchain and Operators – the good kind of disruptive

Considered a disruptive technology because of the increasing realization of its ability to transform across multiple industries, blockchain removes any requirement for ‘middle men’ and reconciliation processes as it guarantees the validity of its data using shared infrastructure. At the point of creation, this data is recognised as valid by all parties and can’t be […]

Is the telecoms industry responding to changing consumer needs?

The Telecoms industry comprises of multiple players including broadband, mobile, cable and satellite services, and as such, is becoming increasingly competitive with companies striving for higher customer retention. While recent announcements show that telecoms companies are improving their customer care capabilities, data suggests the sector has a way to go before catching up with the […]

Sanders announces $150B plan to expand broadband access

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is promising to invest $150 billion to bring high-speed internet to “every household in America” while breaking up and better regulating monopolies he says currently limit access to drive up their profits. The Vermont senator on Friday unveiled a plan providing that funding in infrastructure grants and […]