Tag: telecommunications

May 31, 2023

Back in September 2021, I wrote an article, Rural Broadband May Soon Get a Boost, about the bipartisan infrastructure bill which was being debated in Congress. The Infrastructure and Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed in November of 2021. […]

May 12, 2023

The telecom and networking industry is a foundation for the digital transformation of every critical business sector—from agriculture to manufacturing to finance and more. Essentially, telecom underpins every part of our lives, and as such has an increasingly vitalrole to […]

April 17, 2023

For today’s interview, we have a return visit from Accenture’s Andrew Walker whom we last talked to just about two years ago. Andrew’s role has expanded from a focus on North America to where he now leads Accenture’s Global Communications […]

April 13, 2023

Flexible connectivity redefines today’s connected worker, says T-Mobile’s John Rodriguez. Connected workers’ requirements are also redefining collaboration, he adds. Rodriguez also describes what differentiates T-Mobile from its competitors. John Rodriguez is a Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer at T-Mobile for Business. […]

March 31, 2023

The government of Malaysia expects to announce its decision on the role of state-backed 5G wholesale provider Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) in the short term, according to local press reports. Digital and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said no decision on […]

March 23, 2023

The telecommunications industry is rapidly evolving, with 5G technology, cybersecurity, AI, VR, energy efficiency, and the metaverse being the top trends for 2023. Once leveraging these trends, telecom companies can reduce network operating costs, optimize data management, secure network infrastructure, […]

March 15, 2023

Indian operators Reliance Jio Infocomm and Bharti Airtel have already deployed 102,215 5G base stations across the country, local press reported, citing data from India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT). According to the report, the state with the highest number of […]

February 22, 2023

If you look at major global corporations, you’ll like notice an increasing emphasis on reducing power consumption, achieving net-zero carbon emissions, and all around making business greener. The telecommunications sector is no different with many major operators committing to substantial […]

February 20, 2023

There is a persistent and well-known gap between rural and urban populations in terms of their internet usage. But when you look at sheer numbers, the number of unconnected urban/metro-area users is far larger than the number in rural areas—which […]

February 16, 2023

Indian operator Vodafone Idea is currently in advanced talks with telecom equipment vendors for its 5G rollout strategy and will comply with minimum 5G rollout obligations, the company’s CEO Akshaya Moondra said during a conference call with investors. “We have […]

February 14, 2023

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is currently working on freeing up additional frequencies to support 5G services, local newspaper The Economic Times reported. The report noted that the Indian government could potentially auction these new 5G frequencies in the next […]

February 14, 2023

Liberty 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 […]

January 30, 2023

Indian carrier Reliance Jio announced the launch of its 5G services across all six states of the North-East circle, the company said in a release. The telco’s 5G offering was activated in the cities of Shillong, Imphal, Aizawl, Agartala, Itanagar, […]

January 30, 2023

U.K. operator BT and Stratospheric Platforms (SPL) announced they will test delivering mobile coverage using a new antenna technology, designed to be mounted on a High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) aircraft. The new antenna technology would deliver 4G and 5G from […]

January 17, 2023

As the telecommunications industry enters 2023, economic times are uncertain and capital and operational costs are under increased pressure. Customers need to be better understood and served. Communications Service Providers (CSPs) need to understand and manage their environment better. New […]

January 17, 2023

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed 3D-printed radio antennas that could be used to bring mobile networks to people living in remote areas. In a release, the University of Sheffield noted that these 3D-printed millimeter wave aerials are […]

January 13, 2023

Vodafone is planning massive layoffs as part of a $1.1 billion dollar cost-cutting effort, reported the Financial Times. Several hundreds of jobs are on the chopping block, and according to sources, most are located at the company’s London headquarters. Vodafone […]

January 10, 2023

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is keeping an eye out for Vodafone Idea’s 5G roll out plans to make sure the company meets its deployment obligations, The Economic Times reported. The telco is mandated to meet the minimum roll out […]

January 9, 2023

Indian telecommunications operator Reliance Jio Infocomm has already launched 5G in 78 cities across India, according to local press reports. Some of the cities where the telco already offers 5G include Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, Kolkata, Nathdwara, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram, […]

December 16, 2022

In recent years, sustainability and awareness of environmental issues have been some of the hottest topics among individuals and companies around the world. As more and more people begin to shop sustainably, eat sensibly, and lead environmentally friendly lifestyles, environmentalism […]