Telecom

The role of cloud computing in telecoms

According to Martin Creaner, a leading author and strategic thinker in the global communications industry, there are many different aspects that are moving the world of telecoms forward, over the next few years. The future of the telco is going to be a disruptive model and one of the currents moving it forward, will be that […]

The potential of gigabit broadband

Gigabit speed broadband has the potential to add a possible $50 billion to the British economy over the course of the next 5 years. Despite the UK making steady progress over the last 5 years in its attempt to deliver full-fibre connectivity to homes around the country, it still falls behind other European leaders. Accessing […]

Aladdin.Life – World’s first telecom marketplace in the UAE

Aladdin.Life has recently launched the beta version of the world’s first telecom marketplace app in the UAE, combing search, marketplace, and customer community that will aid uses in discovering, comparing and making informed decisions about broadband, mobile and home services. Aladdin.Life users will have the ability to connect to a marketplace and will also be […]

What can MNOs do right now?

As the world is taken over by the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of industries are attempting to understand how they will cope through the course of the crisis. For Mobile Network Operators (MNO’s), it is a chance to serve their communities and develop trust and goodwill. While the term social distancing has and undoubtedly become […]

A different approach to mobile data services

VodafoneZiggo, Vodafone’s Dutch Communication Service Provider, (CSP) is launching 5G with Ericsson Spectrum Sharing and Ericsson 5G core. The surprising factor here, is that it is not using any 5G spectrum initially. It is however, using the flexibility Ericsson’s Spectrum Sharing has provided it, to tap into some of its LTE/4G spectrum and data across […]

Etisalat Misr launches Etisalat TV, a new streaming platform

Etisalat TV, is a modern and state of the art app, which allows viewers to watch both English and Arabic movies, series, and Ramadan specials, across smart devices, anywhere, anytime. Etisalat TV has been launched in conjunction with E-Vision, a subsidiary of Etisalat Group, who recently announced their strategic partnership with Etisalat Misr, who facilitated […]

Mauritius Telecom launches beSafeMoris to combat Covid-19

Mauritius Telecom has launched beSafeMoris to combat the spread of Covid-19. The virus which has so far, infected over 300 people and taken 10 lives, has prompted an initiative by the operator to keep the public safe, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation alongside […]

SK Telecom completes MOU to offer 24/7 AI care for the elderly

SK Telecom this week, announced the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Ariacare Korea and Happy Connect to recognize the importance of social connectedness and technology for elder care. The MOU signing ceremony took place in SK Telecom’s HQ, located in Jung-gu, Seoul. Guests included Lee Joon-ho, Vice President and Head of Social Value Group at […]