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Beeline Russia, P.I. Works partner to deploy AI network solution

Beeline Russia, P.I. Works partner to deploy AI network solution

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Wireless Networks
27 April 2021
6808 views
  • Russia
  • Beeline
  • Turkey
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Beeline Telecoms

Russian mobile operator Beeline has partnered with the Istanbul-headquartered P.I. Works on a network planning project, aimed at streamlining the operator’s investment planning processes and revolutionising customer experience, said a joint press release.

Azercell expands LTE network coverage beyond 85%

Azercell expands LTE network coverage beyond 85%

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Wireless Networks
27 April 2021
5297 views
  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • LTE
  • LTE Networks
  • Azerbaijan
  • Azercell

Azerbaijan operator Azercell Telecom said it has expanded the network coverage significantly to 85.3% of the population by end of March 2021, soared from 35.9% of January 1, 2019. Meanwhile, its geographical coverage surged to 72.8% during this period.

Hrvatski to implement optical infrastructure at more locations

Hrvatski to implement optical infrastructure at more locations

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
27 April 2021
8163 views
  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • Croatia
  • Optical Networking
  • Hrvatski Telecom

Croatian operator Hrvatski Telecom has started the implementation of the modern optical infrastructure in the area of ​​the City of Krapina and five municipalities.

Telenor Bulgaria aims for summer 5G launch

Telenor Bulgaria aims for summer 5G launch

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Operators
26 April 2021
10460 views
  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • Bulgaria
  • Vivacom
  • A1 Bulgaria
  • 5G rollout
  • 3.6GHz Spectrum
  • Telenor Bulgaria

Only a few weeks after the country’s 3.6GHz spectrum auction finally took place, operator Telenor Bulgaria has announced that it has scheduled the commercial nationwide launch of its 5G service for 10 June.

Bahrain operator plans camouflaged small cell rollout

Bahrain operator plans camouflaged small cell rollout

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Wireless Networks
26 April 2021
7271 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Small Cells
  • Bahrain
  • Network Densification
  • 5G rollout
  • STC Bahrain

Operator stc Bahrain has announced plans to launch what it calls a first-of-a-kind camouflaged small cell solution across Bahrain.

Bids are in for two Ethiopian operating licences

Bids are in for two Ethiopian operating licences

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Regulation
26 April 2021
6648 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Vodafone
  • Ethio Telecom
  • Ethiopia
  • Vodacom
  • Safaricom
  • MTN
  • Licences

Bids are now in for two new telecoms operating licences in Ethiopia – and two bidders have advanced to the next stage of the process.

Serbia delays 5G auctions due to pandemic

Serbia delays 5G auctions due to pandemic

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James Barton
Category: BuddeComm Market Reports
26 April 2021
15280 views
  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • MTS
  • Serbia
  • Spectrum Auctions
  • BuddeComm
  • Telekom Srbija
  • Market Reports
  • Telenor Serbia
  • 5G Spectrum
  • SBB

Serbia’s telecom industry has been liberalised in line with the principles of the EU’s regulatory framework for communications, focussed on encouraging competition in telecom products and services, and ensuring universal access.

Indian SatCom industry bats for light-touch regulation

Indian SatCom industry bats for light-touch regulation

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Satellite Networks
26 April 2021
5049 views
  • Satellite
  • India
  • VSAT
  • Internet of Things
  • TRAI
  • Satcom-on-the-move
  • South Asia
  • SiA-India

The SatCom industry body SIA-India said the existing licensing framework should include low bitrate satellite services, and terminal-by-terminal fees should be relaxed, especially in the case of Internet of Things (IoT) to ensure success in India.

China’s telecom sector reports faster revenue growth in Q1

China’s telecom sector reports faster revenue growth in Q1

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Service Management
26 April 2021
9918 views
  • China Mobile
  • China
  • China Unicom
  • China Telecom
  • 5G networks

China's telecommunications industry registered faster growth of revenue in the first quarter (Q1) of the year, the country's news agency Xinhua reported quoting official data.

Bahrain's Batelco rolls out 2nd global zone site

Bahrain's Batelco rolls out 2nd global zone site

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Data Centres & Networks
26 April 2021
5638 views
  • Data Centres
  • Content Delivery Networks
  • Bahrain
  • Batelco
  • Bahrain Telecom
  • Batelco Gulf Network

Bahrain Telecommunication Company (Batelco) has launched a second Global Zone site at its Hamala Data Centre following the launch of its first Global Zone site in 2019.

Globe, TM launch internal number portability

Globe, TM launch internal number portability

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Customer Management
26 April 2021
6496 views
  • Philippines
  • Globe Telecom
  • Number Portability
  • Mobile Number Portability
  • Southeast Asia

Philippines operator Globe Telecom said it would begin implementing mobile number portability (MNP) for its subscribers starting April 21.

OCC to acquire Nepal’s Smart – once it pays its debts

OCC to acquire Nepal’s Smart – once it pays its debts

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James Barton
Category: Operators
23 April 2021
11479 views
  • Central South Asia
  • Acquisitions
  • Nepal
  • Smart Telecom
  • Debt

Japanese group OCC (Ocean Cable & Communications Corporation) is reportedly acquiring Nepalese operator Smart Telecom for NPR12 billion (US$99 million).

Malawi regulator negotiates data tariff cuts

Malawi regulator negotiates data tariff cuts

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James Barton
Category: Regulation
23 April 2021
6325 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Malawi
  • Data Tariffs
  • Airtel Malawi
  • MACRA
  • Telekom Networks Malawi

Malawi’s Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has approached the country’s operators to address consumer complaints over high data prices.

Data centre development drive continues in Indonesia

Data centre development drive continues in Indonesia

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Data Centres & Networks
23 April 2021
6384 views
  • Data Centres
  • Indonesia
  • Tencent
  • Microsoft
  • Alibaba
  • Southeast Asia
  • Indonet

The latest in what appears to be a fast-growing number of data centre development plans in Indonesia has just been announced.

ATU and Ericsson to expand Africa’s ICT space

ATU and Ericsson to expand Africa’s ICT space

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Service Management
23 April 2021
7915 views
  • Spectrum
  • Ericsson
  • ICT
  • Spectrum Auctions
  • Africa
  • Spectrum Licensing
  • ICT Policy

African Countries and telecommunications stakeholders have launched the first set of African Telecommunication Union (ATU) spectrum recommendations that focus on transforming Africa into a knowledge economy through the development of technologies that boost connectivity and innovation.

TAIPA seeks DoT's intervention to ensure uninterrupted telecom connectivity

TAIPA seeks DoT's intervention to ensure uninterrupted connectivity

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Operators
23 April 2021
6160 views
  • Central South Asia
  • Towers
  • India
  • DoT
  • TAIPA

As the government of India implementing curfew and lockdown situations in many states due to surging COVID-19 cases, it becomes of utmost importance to ensure the continuity of telecom tower operations 24 x7.

O2 Slovakia taps Ericsson to deploy 5G

O2 Slovakia taps Ericsson to deploy 5G

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Wireless Networks
23 April 2021
5186 views
  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • Ericsson
  • Radio Access Networks
  • Slovakia
  • O2 Slovakia
  • 5G Services

O2 Slovakia, the provider of mobile service in Slovakia, has tapped Ericsson as its technology partner for commercial 5G rollout and modernisation of existing 2G, 3G, and 4G radio access network (RAN) infrastructures.

Vodafone Albania commits capex for fixed network upgrades

Vodafone Albania commits capex for fixed network upgrades

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James Barton
Category: BuddeComm Market Reports
22 April 2021
10492 views
  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • Fixed-line
  • BuddeComm
  • Albania
  • Market Reports
  • Cosmote
  • ALBtelecom
  • Vodafone Albania
  • Telekom Albania

Albania’s small telecom market has experienced some significant changes in recent years. Following its acquisition of the ISP ABCom, Vodafone Albania in early 2021 committed to invest €100 million to upgrade its fixed-line infrastructure.

Indonesian students to be offered secure cloud storage

Indonesian students to be offered secure cloud storage

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Cloud & Virtualisation
22 April 2021
9870 views
  • Central South Asia
  • Indonesia
  • Cloud Solutions
  • Telkom Indonesia
  • Synchronoss
  • Telkomsigma

Nearly half a million students at Indonesian universities are to get access to what is described as a personal cloud solution over the next three years.

New deal could slash roaming costs for Eastern Partnership countries

New deal could slash roaming costs for Eastern Partnership countries

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Regulation
22 April 2021
8945 views
  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • Roaming
  • Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has joined an initiative to create a single roaming space between the countries of the Eastern Partnership (EaP).

Hormuud Telecom launches Somalia’s first mobile money application

Hormuud Telecom launches Somalia’s first mobile money app

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James Barton
Category: Mobile Finance
22 April 2021
15923 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Mobile Money
  • Applications
  • Somalia
  • Mobile Banking
  • Hormuud Telecoms
  • Mobile Financial Services
  • WAAFI

Somalia’s largest telecommunications provider, Hormuud Telecom, has announced the rollout of the country’s first indigenous mobile money application.

Etisalat and Nokia provide ultra-fast 5G broadband services in the UAE

Etisalat and Nokia provide ultra-fast 5G broadband services in the UAE

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James Barton
Category: Wireless Networks
22 April 2021
8690 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Etisalat
  • Nokia
  • UAE
  • du
  • 5G

Etisalat’s du has partnered with Nokia to deploy a 5G network providing enhanced mobile broadband services and expanding 5G coverage and revenue opportunities.

Bulgaria's Neterra expands DIA service to 180+ countries

Bulgaria's Neterra expands DIA service to 180+ countries

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Operators
22 April 2021
5256 views
  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • Bulgaria
  • Internet Access
  • DDoS
  • Neterra

Neterra, the Bulgarian operator for telecommunications services and projects in Southeast Europe, said that it expanded Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) service in over 180 countries.

Tesla builds data centre in Shanghai

Tesla builds data centre in Shanghai

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Data Centres & Networks
22 April 2021
5374 views
  • China
  • Data Centres
  • Cyber Security
  • Shanghai

Tesla, the electric vehicle maker founded by Elon Musk, is building a Chinese-only data centre in Shanghai. This centre allows Tesla to comply with Chinese cybersecurity law in regard to data collection and storage.

A1 Telekom Austria speeds up 5G rollout in CEE

A1 Telekom Austria speeds up 5G rollout in CEE

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Wireless Networks
22 April 2021
10265 views
  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • Bulgaria
  • Slovenia
  • A1 Bulgaria

A1 Telekom Austria Group, the provider of digital services and communications solutions, said it is accelerating its 5G rollout plans across Central and Eastern Europe.

Brazil’s Oi teams up with ContaZap for WhatsApp banking

Brazil’s Oi teams up with ContaZap for WhatsApp banking

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Mobile Finance
21 April 2021
6637 views
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Vivo
  • WhatsApp
  • TIM Brasil
  • Claro Brazil
  • Oi Brasil
  • Digital Banking

Brazilian operator Oi has announced the launch throughout Brazil of Oi Conta Zap, a digital bank account managed through the WhatsApp messaging application.

Interview: Vincent Zhao outlines Huawei’s Single Voice Core solution

Interview: Vincent Zhao outlines Huawei’s Single Voice Core solution

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James Barton
Category: Vendors
21 April 2021
48327 views
  • Global
  • Huawei
  • Voice
  • VoLTE
  • Interview
  • Cloud Migration
  • 5G
  • Core Networks
  • 2G/3G/4G
  • Partner Content

While 5G enables myriad possibilities beyond voice, this core element of telecoms will always be essential to any operator’s offering. With 5G being deployed across the world, Developing Telecoms spoke to Huawei’s Vincent Zhao to discuss the vendor’s Single Voice Core solution, which helps modern and legacy voice standards to coexist.

Globe Telecom surpasses Q1 network goals

Globe Telecom surpasses Q1 network goals

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James Barton
Category: Operators
21 April 2021
8597 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • 4G
  • Towers
  • Broadband
  • Philippines
  • Globe Telecom
  • FttH
  • Network Upgrades

Filipino operator Globe Telecom has surpassed its network upgrade targets for Q1 2021, deploying 318 new sites for a year-on-year increase of 152%.

Fibre capacity deal aims to enhance internet access in Ghana

Fibre capacity deal aims to enhance internet access in Ghana

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Investment
21 April 2021
6886 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Ghana
  • Fibre Optic Capacity
  • Google
  • Internet
  • CSquared

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and broadband infrastructure provider CSquared have made an agreement that will involve leasing of GRIDCo’s excess fibre capacity to mobile network operators and internet service providers in Ghana.

Gulf Energy looks to acquire AIS parent with $5.4B bid

Gulf Energy looks to acquire AIS parent with $5.4B bid

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James Barton
Category: Operators
21 April 2021
9015 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Acquisitions
  • Thailand
  • AIS
  • Thaicom
  • Gulf Energy Development
  • Intouch Holdings

Thai energy firm Gulf Energy Development has lodged a bid to take over Intouch Holdings, which holds a 40.45% stake mobile market leader AIS.

Kazakhstan inks satellite MoU with SES

Kazakhstan inks satellite MoU with SES

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Satellite Networks
21 April 2021
5137 views
  • Satellite
  • O3b Networks
  • SES
  • Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s Republican Center for Space Communications (RCSC) and the global content connectivity solutions provider SES have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore satellite service agreements.

China builds world's largest 5G mobile network

China builds world's largest 5G mobile network

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Wireless Networks
21 April 2021
5440 views
  • China
  • MIIT
  • 5G networks
  • 5G in China

China has built the world's largest 5G high-speed mobile network with 260 million 5G mobile connections now, reported Chinese official media quoting Liu Liehong, vice-minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

Nokia to power Chunghwa's 5G network expansion in Taiwan

Nokia to power Chunghwa's 5G network expansion in Taiwan

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Wireless Networks
21 April 2021
4566 views
  • Nokia Solutions and Networks
  • Taiwan
  • Chunghwa Telecom
  • 5G networks
  • East Asia

Finland-based smartphone manufacturer Nokia has announced that it has been selected by Taiwanese carrier Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) to expand the operator’s 5G network in Taiwan.

EU looks to work with India on 5G security standards

EU looks to work with India on 5G security standards

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Shailaja Pai
Category: Regulation
21 April 2021
5422 views
  • India
  • European Commission
  • Asia
  • 5G technology

The European Union is looking to work with the Indian government to create open and transparent security standards for 5G technology rollouts across Europe and India, as concerns grow about the dominance of Chinese telecom giants.

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