Optus Fined $1.5 mn for Breaching Public Safety Rules
Optus, the Australian telecom firm owned by Singapore Telecommunications, has been slapped with a fine of A$1.5 million ($977,250) by the Australian Communications and...
Singtel and M1 to introduce SingVerify authentication solution
Telecommunication giants Singtel and M1 have unveiled their collaborative effort to introduce SingVerify, an innovative authentication solution.
The initiative, announced at Singtel’s Future Innovation Centre...
Telefonica Achieves 8.6% Reduction in Energy Consumption
Telefonica is making significant strides in enhancing energy efficiency through the application of technological advancements and innovative projects, effectively managing the substantial surge in...
MWC 2024: Mobile Network Operators Achieve 6% Reduction in Carbon Emissions
Mobile network operators globally have achieved a significant reduction in carbon emissions, with a 6 percent decrease recorded between 2019 and 2022, according to...
Vodafone Idea Plans $5.43 bn Equity and Debt Raise to Boost 5G Rollout
India’s Vodafone Idea announced on Tuesday its intention to raise approximately 450 billion rupees ($5.43 billion) through a combination of equity and debt, aimed...
Swisscom Confirms Talks to Acquire Vodafone Italy for €8 bn
Vodafone Group has confirmed exclusive discussions with Swisscom AG regarding a potential sale of Vodafone Italy for cash.
Both parties have tentatively agreed that Swisscom...
Airtel Introduces Recycled PVC SIM Cards to Combat Plastic Waste
In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, Bharti Airtel, in collaboration with IDEMIA Secure Transactions, has unveiled its transition from virgin plastic to recycled...
MWC 2024: Nokia and Telecom Argentina Forge Partnership to Drive Innovation
Nokia and Telecom Argentina have announced an agreement in a move aimed at revolutionizing network operations in Latin America.
The agreement focuses on leveraging Nokia’s...
South African Operators to Implement New APIs to Combat Digital Fraud
In a bid to tackle the rising tide of digital fraud in South Africa, operators in the country are set to deploy innovative Application...
Bouygues Telecom Buys MVNO La Poste Telecom
Bouygues Telecom has announced its acquisition of La Poste Telecom, a leading mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in France, for €950 million.
La Poste Telecom...
Vodafone Idea Continues to Bleed Subscribers as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel Expand
The telecom landscape in India witnesses a familiar trend as Vodafone Idea grapples with a continuous decline in mobile phone subscribers while Reliance Jio...
Vodafone Upgrades OpenRAN mast in Devon, Integrating Massive MIMO Antennas
Vodafone has unveiled a major upgrade to an OpenRAN mast located in Devon, integrating Massive MIMO antennas.
This enhancement not only promises improved mobile signal...
Singtel Forges Alliance to Launch Cross-Border Rewards Programme
Major telecommunications operators, including Singtel, AIS, Globe, HKT, Optus, Taiwan Mobile, and Telkomsel, announced a collaboration for the creation of an unprecedented cross-border rewards...
SK Telecom, Docomo, NTT, and Nokia Unite to Spearhead 6G AI-Native Air Interface Development
SK Telecom (SKT), Docomo, NTT, and Nokia have announced their initiative to develop the 6G AI-native air interface (AI-AI) in order to revolutionize network...
Globe Streamlines Capex for 2024, Prioritizing Network Optimization
Globe Telecom has announced a recalibration of its cash capital expenditure (Capex) for the current year.
The decision reflects Globe’s commitment to enhancing network efficiency...
Emirates Telecom (e&) Achieves Drop in Q4 2023 Capex Spending
Emirates Telecommunications Group (e&) disclosed a notable decrease in its capital expenditure (Capex) for the fourth quarter of 2023, amounting to AED 2.5 billion,...