News

A recent study from Source Advisors has revealed that the UK ranks 8th globally in “telecommunication innovation” with 1.85% of telecom patents filings since 2010. But it also calls on the UK government to improve this by adopting an intellectual property strategy to compete with global telecoms leaders. The report analysed filings that are either granted and active or currently patent pending, therefore excluding any expired or lapsed patents or patent applications. Patents (and patent...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Openmind Networks Unveils OpenRCS: Empowering MNOs with Unprecedented Control and Monetization of RCS Business Messaging Channels Dublin, Ireland – October 22, 2024 Openmind Networks, a global leader in mobile messaging solutions, today announced the launch of OpenRCS, its innovative platform designed to empower mobile network operators (MNOs) with unprecedented control over their RCS business messaging channels, unlocking new monetization opportunities, enabling...

Odine, a global technology partner specializing in sustainable network transformation, is pleased to announce its participation in a new TÜBİTAK-approved R&D project, supported by the European Commission’s Eureka – CELTIC-Next cluster.  This project focuses on developing innovative automation technologies for 6G networks, in collaboration with leading European technology companies, international universities, research institutes, and Türkiye’s foremost mobile operator. The initiative aims...

Angola Cables has announced the establishment of TelCables Europe to operate as its European subsidiary and to support its growing international global network. Beyond acting as a digital bridge to connect to other Portuguese speaking countries across the world, TelCables Europe will offer a wide range of digital solutions, including peering, Cloud services and interconnectivity solutions to customers across Europe and the Mediterranean. As part of this initiative, and through an agreement...

News  The partnership is aimed at boost 5G development, innovation, and digital transformation across the Africa nation  The Nigerian government has signed an agreement with Ericsson to collaborate on developing and deploying 5G technology. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed during a government visit to Ericsson’s headquarters in Stockholm late last week, led by Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima.  Ericsson has been operating in Nigeria since 1978, helping to deploy...

The UK media and telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has today published a new letter that they recently sent to broadband and phone providers. The letter confirms their intention to decommission the old consumer ISP switching system (NoT+) on 24th October this week in favour of their new One Touch Switching (OTS) system, which is said to be “working well“. In case anybody has forgotten, OTS, which aims to make it both quicker and easier for consumers to switch between broadband and phone providers...

News The transaction is part of UScellular’s ongoing efforts to monetise its remaining spectrum assets, having sold the majority of its wireless operations to T-Mobile earlier this year    UScellular has reached a $1 billion agreement with Verizon to sell part of its spectrum holdings, the company has announced.  The deal includes spectrum licences in the 850 MHz band, as well as AWS (Advanced Wireless Services; i.e., 695–2200 MHz) and PCS (Personal Communications Services; i.e.,1850–1995 MHz)...

News The new regulations introduced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also include new Bluetooth coupling requirements The FCC has adopted new rules that require all mobile phones available in the US to be compatible with hearing aids. The new rules include new stipulations for devices’ Bluetooth connections, requiring manufacturers to move away from proprietary coupling standards and instead ensure “universal connectivity” between handsets and hearing aids. This measure will mean...

Interview At Connected Britain 2024, we sat down with Vimal Pindoria, IP Business Development Director EMEA at Ciena, to discuss the importance of open access, what that means for competition in the UK market, and his advice for those looking to adopt the strategy. Watch the full interview...

Customers of Virgin Media and O2’s various broadband, mobile, phone and TV packages may like to know that the provider’s ‘Priority’ app, which is a way of rewarding existing subscribers with various special offers and discounts, has begun offering a cheaper Railcard for £10 instead of the usual £30. A Railcard can normally provide users with a discount worth a third off most train ticket prices and sometimes more, depending upon which category of commuter you fall into. People who make regular...