Ceragon Networks, the global innovator and solutions provider of 5G wireless transport, announced Tuesday the signing of a deal with Globacom, the second largest operator in Nigeria, to expand its network and maintain its cutting-edge technology. Globacom seeks to build Africa’s biggest and best telecommunications network. As such, the deal with Ceragon will increase its […]
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Ethiopia state-owned operator Ethio Telecom missed its H1 revenue target by 13.6 percent, primarily because of the ongoing military conflict in the country. As such, the operator racked up a total of $561 billion between July 1 to December 31, which is 86.4 percent oaf its target, but it pointed out this is a year-on-year […]
The owners of Virgin Media O2 have initiated talks to raise hundreds of millions of pounds from investors to fund the rollout of fast fibre broadband to millions more British households. Telefónica and Liberty Global, who managed the merger of Virgin Media and O2 to create the developed group last year, will start contacting potential […]
Together with telecom titan Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom has extended its campus network portfolio, in addition to offering a location-specific 5G mobile networks for companies based on 5G Standalone Technology (5G SA). As such, the new campus network offering is based on a local 5G infrastructure that is exclusively available for the customer’s digital applications. The […]
Shifting straight to eSIMs is a more strategic choice In October 2021, telecom giant and leading global mobile network operator (MNO) Vodafone announced its new Eco-SIM — made from recycled plastic. Any sustainability feat is positive for the telecommunications industry, which contributes two per cent of the global emissions total. But why stop at recycled […]
Orange on Friday named Christel Heydemann its new chief executive, making her the first woman to lead France’s biggest telecoms operator amid a revamp of its governance. A former graduate of France’s elite engineering school Polytechnique, 47-year-old Heydemann will replace Stephane Richard from April 4 at the helm of the state-controlled group after a court […]
Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) confirmed that the merger between DTAC and True Corporation is supposed to move forward, with the company’ accepting confirmation of their intent. The merger is expected to close in Q1 2022, according to local outlet prachachat.net, especially after receiving approval from the operators’ respective boards of executives on 19th November […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revoked China Unicom’s authority to provide telecom services in the U.S. Under the adopted Order on Revocation, China Unicom Americas must withdraw all domestic and international services within 60 days. A similar order was released late last year for China Telecom. While the deal includes the firm stopping offering […]
Telecom Italia (TIM) on Wednesday opened the door to a spin-off of its prized infrastructure assets, saying its newly appointed chief executive would explore options to create value for shareholders. Italy’s embattled former phone monopoly will also continue to study a takeover approach by U.S. fund KKR and compare it with possible strategic alternatives. TIM, […]
T-Mobile U.S. extended its involvement in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to Metro by T-Mobile. All eligible Metro by T-Mobile customers, both new and existing, will be able to get free wireless services, from 27 January, with high-speed smartphone data or up to $30 off on all Metro by T-Mobile smartphone plans with […]