In the commercial telecom industry, and in the wake of the 4th industrial revolution shaking today’s markets, operators require new avenues of income. Operators have potential to make new money because of new 5G business models and capabilities including huge connectivity, ultra-reliable connections, low latency, and integration with edge services. This is especially true with […]
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5G networks are still rolling out globally. Many regions still operate using 4G and, in some cases, 3G networks. It might seem a bit early to talk about 6G networks when you factor in that not everyone uses 5G. In hindsight, technology strives to push the envelope. 6G vision for 2030 will take time to […]
Johannesburg, South Africa – 9 November 2022: NAPAfrica, the continent’s largest internet exchange point (IXP), celebrates its ten-year anniversary this month. This is largely thanks to the continuous support of loyal members and a like-minded community seeking to play a pivotal role in transforming Africa’s internet access and interconnection. Established in 2012 and running from […]
The demand for telecom services is at an all-time high. Such high demand is powered by the Internet of Things(IoT), 5G networking, and edge computing. The burning demand presents substantial revenue potential for communications service providers(CSPs). Yet with such prospects comes risk. The massive influx of users generates immense amounts of data. Telecom companies realized […]
Financial innovations are happening globally, with telecom companies aiming to be critical players and thrive alongside and by utilizing fintech solutions and finding a footing in the fintech space. Experts note that the shift into digital aspects will be permanent. Smartphones currently power financial services and payments, allowing access to revitalized data, embracing technological innovations, […]
Australian telecom giant, Optus, fell victim to a hack. Exposing nearly 2.1 million of its current and previous clients suffered a data leak of their personal and critical information. With at least one form of their identification number leaked due to the breach. Optus infotech has already started its quest to try and save itself. […]
Dubai, UAE, 14 October, 2022: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) to enable telco services on TAMM, Abu Dhabi government services website. The announcement was made at GITEX Global 2022 – where du is presenting an innovative showcase under the theme ‘Powering Governments, […]
Xiaomi has taken the smartphone world by storm. With an attractive line-up of cheap but jampacked with-specs phones. They seem like they will dethrone the big players, and maybe they already did. Samsung is facing its most brutal battle yet, and its scariest rival. Xiaomi is not here to participate in the mobile phone fight. […]
Automation, Analytics and AI For a service provider (SP) to compete in an increasingly competitive market, it must invest in three categories. It’s well understood that analytics, AI and automation, the three As, will pave the way for any telco looking to futureproof its operations. But how can SPs make sure their investment is worthwhile? […]
Since the late 1970s, a new generational wireless network has evolved and revolutionized communications approximately every ten years. The launch of 1G in Japan in 1979 enabled the first commercially available cellphones from Motorola; 3G came with the ability to surf the internet; and 5G, launched initially in South Korea in 2019—although not yet available […]