March 16, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsT-Mobile US is acquiring actor Ryan Reynolds’ Mint Mobile prepaid MVNO, its parent company and two other associated brands for up to $1.35 billion. The parent company is Ka’ena Corporation, and its subsidiaries are Mint, Ultra Mobile (which focuses on […]
March 15, 2023
Via: No JitterWith a reported 280 million monthly active users of Microsoft Teams, it is no surprise that there are multiple sessions at Enterprise Connect 2023 focusing on using Microsoft Teams to deliver increased business value for your organization. Enterprise Connect is […]
March 13, 2023
Via: Telecom Ramblings123Net has plans to build out some new fiber infrastructure in Michigan. They will be adding dual paths to the town of Fenton, northwest of Detroit. It’s a followup to the 130-mile fiber build up to Bay City they are […]
March 8, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsAhead of Super Bowl LVII, Verizon invested more than $100 million in network upgrades and enhancements in and around State Farm Stadium and the greater Phoenix area. Inside the stadium, Verizon installed 490 5G nodes — 66 of which are […]
March 7, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsIndia will achieve 100% coverage for 5G services by the end of December 2024, local press reported, citing the country’s communications minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw. The official said that telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Infocomm aim to complete their […]
March 2, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsThai carriers Total Access Communication (Dtac) and True Corp have completed their merger. Nordic operator Telenor, which partially ownes Dtac, said in a statement that the transaction is the largest telco merger in Southeast Asia by combined enterprise value. The […]
March 1, 2023
Via: Telecom RamblingsTwo subsea projects, a 5G vendor win, and an expanded SDN partnership: Sparkle says that the laying of the BlueMed cable is now well underway. The BlueMed cable will connect points in Italy, France, Greece, and Israel, and has already […]
February 28, 2023
Via: Telecom RamblingsFour bits of infrastructure news from around the US, one for FTTH, two for urban mobile networks, and one longhaul project: Transit Wireless and New York’s MTA have teamed up for a network expansion project. The deal will double Transit […]
February 28, 2023
Via: PR NewswireZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, in partnership with Guangzhou Metro Group and China Mobile Guangzhou Branch, has been rewarded the “Best Mobile Innovation for Connected Economy” for the joint project […]
February 23, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsTwo contract wins, one federal grant, some FTTH, and another terabit optical launch: GTT has won a bit of business from the blockchain provider Eluvio. Eluvio has tapped them for dedicated internet access in support of its utility blockchain content […]
February 20, 2023
Via: Telecom RamblingsSome metro fiber, a new data center, a bit of network slicing, and some FTTH: RETN has invested in some new Polish metro fiber. They have expanded their Warsaw metro footprint, adding two new PoPs adn a second fiber ring. […]
February 17, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsTelefónica, Ericsson and Qualcomm aim to launch what they say is the first commercial mobile 5G mmWave network in Spain during Mobile World Congress 2023. The partners noted that the new network will allow compatible user devices to access the […]
February 14, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsLiberty Global announced that it has acquired 1,335 million shares in Vodafone Group representing 4.92% of the outstanding share capital. In a release, the multinational telecom company noted that the transaction was principally funded through “an attractive non-recourse financing”, requiring […]
February 13, 2023
Via: No JitterThe world of 911 calls, the underlying infrastructure that makes them possible, and the regulations that place new requirements on that infrastructure can all be daunting to those who aren’t already immersed in these issues. But the Enterprise Connect 2023 […]
February 13, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsEarly Valentine’s Day greetings from Louisiana, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and Florida. Hard to believe that two weeks ago we were basking in the glory of another Chiefs AFC Championship win. Today’s game will be tough, but, like the 2022-2023 season, […]
February 10, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsAST SpaceMobile, a satellite operator which is based in the U.S., has entered two new partnerships: One with Kuwaiti operator Zain, and another with Brazil’s TIM. In the deal with Zain, AST SpaceMobile will help improve digital services in Saudi […]
February 9, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsThe high-altitude Chinese balloon that traveled over the United States in the past week was equipped to “collect and geolocate” communications signals, according to the U.S. Department of State and published reports. Chinese officials have claimed that the balloon was […]
February 7, 2023
Via: No JitterCisco Live EMEA returns to an in-person format for the first time since early 2019. At the Amsterdam event, Cisco announced some Webex innovations to help companies achieve their sustainability goals. While sustainability is a big issue across the globe, […]
February 6, 2023
Via: No JitterAmid all the doom-and-gloom in the market, the technology sector remains robust thanks to companies’ continuing efforts to adopt new cloud-and-AI based systems. But as purse strings get tighter, businesses need to get more savvy about their tech purchases if […]
February 6, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsIndian carrier Bharti Airtel has increased its direct stake in compatriot company Indus Towers by acquiring 23.01% of shares held by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nettle Infrastructure. Folowing this transaction, Bharti Airtel now holds 47.95% stake in Indus Towers. The telecom […]