Survey Identifies Reasons for Slow Take-up of Broadband Social Tariffs
A new survey of 2,009 UK people eligible for fixed broadband social tariffs by ISPs (i.e. cheaper packages for those on benefits), which was conducted by consumer magazine Which?, has revealed that 39% of those eligible and aware of such tariffs do not intend to signup due to concerns over slow speeds, existing contracts and […]
Nokia launches Core SaaS for 5G
Press Release Nokia today introduced its pioneering Core SaaS for 5G to provide communication service providers (CSPs) and enterprises the option of running the heart of their network through a highly flexible, fully automated, scalable software model that enables greater business agility and faster time to value for delivering and monetizing network services. Nokia Core SaaS allows operators and enterprises to move away from the legacy practice of deploying customized software that runs on...
Telenor invites bids for $1 billion Pakistan unit
News The Norwegian operator group is set to go ahead with the sale of its Pakistani unit, having been struggling under the weight of intense competition and rising energy costs According to reports today, Telenor has begun working with Citigroup to find potential buyers for its Pakistani unit, which sources suggest could be worth $1 billion. These same sources explained that the first round of bidding is being invited to take place later this month, with discussions already underway with...
“A landmark moment” for Vodafone as private equity consortium buys stake in Vantage Towers
News The deal will create a new joint venture to control the towerco, helping Vodafone to reduce its debt without relinquishing control of its strategic tower assets This week, Vodafone has announced that it will sell up to half of its 81.7% stake in towerco Vantage Towers to a consortium led by private equity firms KKR and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), and reportedly bankrolled by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). The deal, which values Vantage Towers at roughly €16...
Virgin Media’s New 50Mbps Broadband Social Tariff is Now Live
Broadband ISP Virgin Media UK (VMO2) has today confirmed that their new ‘Essential Broadband Plus‘ social tariff is now live for those taking ‘Universal Credit‘, which complements their existing 15Mbps (£12.50 a month) ‘Essential’ plan by offering download speeds of 50Mbps for £20 per month on a 30-day term. The new plan, which was announced […]
Ofcom UK Gives Capacity Boost to Satellite Broadband Services
Ofcom has today published a refreshed strategy for managing radio spectrum used by the space sector, which among other things will make more spectrum frequency in the 14.25 – 14.5GHz “Ku band” available to satellite broadband operators (capacity boost) and approve new earth stations for use by Starlink and Telesat. Until recently, most broadband internet […]
How intelligent automation is kickstarting telco transformation
Contributed Article By SS&C Blue Prism Communications service providers (CSPs) worldwide have been using robotic process automation (RPA) for many years to automate repetitive, low value tasks. RPA frees up employees to focus on what they do best: helping customers and being innovative. Fast forward to today and operators are building on RPA with artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver intelligent automation (IA), which has become a strategic tool to help them reimagine their businesses....
“Open Access models play an essential role in enabling rapid and sustainable fibre rollout in Germany”
INTERVIEW We caught up with Plusnet CEO Ulrich Hoffmann ahead of next month’s Connected Germany, which is being held in Mainz on December 6-7 2022. 1. Can you introduce yourself and your current role? I am responsible for the business of Plusnet GmbH as CEO since 2021 – and part of the EnBW family since 2019, when I joined as COO of our sister company NetCom BW. As an expert in the technical and strategic development of modern gigabit networks, I have held management positions at various...
“Open-Access-Modelle spielen eine wesentliche Rolle, um einen schnellen und nachhaltigen Glasfaserausbau in Deutschland zu ermöglichen”
INTERVIEW Wir haben uns mit Ulrich Hoffmann, CEO von Plusnet, vor der Connected Germany im nächsten Monat getroffen, die vom 6. bis 7. Dezember 2022 in Mainz stattfindet. 1. Können Sie sich kurz vorstellen und Ihre aktuelle Rolle? Ich verantworte seit 2021 das Geschäft der Plusnet GmbH als CEO. Teil der EnBW-Familie bin ich bereits seit 2019, wo ich als COO unseres Schwesterunternehmens NetCom BW einstieg. Als Experte für die technische und strategische Entwicklung moderner Gigabit-Netze...
ISP Virgin Media O2 UK Launch Black Friday Broadband Sales
UK ISP Virgin Media (VMO2) has today launched their early “Black Friday” sales, which for the next few weeks will offer big discounts to new customers who order any one of their selected broadband-only packages (e.g. 362Mbps standalone for £27 per month) or dual, triple and quad-play bundles with TV, phone or mobile. As usual, […]