A metaverse experience is the real goal for UK viewers planning to watch the World Cup
Amdocs (NASDAQ: DOX), a leading provider of software and services to communications and media companies, today released research findings that give a modern look at consumer expectations around major sporting events like the World Cup. The World Cup 2022 Viewing Report, conducted by Dynata and commissioned by Amdocs, surveyed UK viewers who plan to watch this year’s World Cup. It found that viewers are largely ready for a new era of amazing interactive entertainment offerings and are willing...
Epsilon appoints Sungjoon Choi as Group Chief Financial Officer
CONTRIBUTED NEWS Epsilon Telecommunications (Epsilon), a global interconnectivity provider, has appointed Sungjoon Choi as its Chief Financial Officer. Choi will lead Epsilon’s global financial and legal strategy and work closely with Epsilon CEO Michel Robert and the wider leadership team. He will also work alongside parent company KT Corp., to support Epsilon’s global growth plan. With over 20 years of experience at KT, South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, Choi brings a wealth...
CMA Warns Viasat and Inmarsat Merger May Raise Prices for In-flight WiFi
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that the proposed merger between two major global satellite communication and broadband operators, Viasat (USA) and Inmarsat (UK), could lead to airlines facing “higher prices for on-board wifi” due to the removal of a key competitor from the market. Readers may recall that the two operators […]
CityFibre UK to Start £50m FTTP Broadband Build in Maidstone
Network operator Cityfibre has today revealed that they’ll invest £50m to deploy their gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP network across “almost every home and business” in Kent’s (England) largest town of Maidstone. The first construction work is set to begin during January 2023. Little is known about the operator’s rollout plan or their choice of […]
ISP Beacons Telecom Expand FTTP Broadband Rollout in Wales
Rural broadband ISP Beacons Telecom, which in 2020 began to build their own 1Gbps Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network across parts of Powys and Monmouthshire in Wales (here), has revealed the next locations to benefit from their rollout and say they’re on track to deliver 15,000 premises by the end of 2022. At our last update in […]
Huawei needs to bring 5G phones back to the market
NEWS Reports suggest Huawei 5G enabled mobile phones will return to the market as soon as next year, despite ongoing US sanctions. People familiar with the company’s plans suggest that less advanced chips made by Chinese companies, but that will enable 5G, will be utilised in place of Kirin chipsets which are designed by HiSilicon and manufactured by TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co) – that are now unavailable due to the tight US restrictions. The devices will be reworked versions...
Virgin Media O2 Supports UK Staff with Cost of Living Payment
Mobile and broadband giant Virgin Media and O2 (VMO2) is introducing a series of measures to “bolster its support for employees during the cost-of-living crisis“, which among other things will include a new targeted support payment (£1,500 for many UK employees) alongside more flexible leave policies. The changes, which make for an interesting contrast against […]
Orange details winter energy saving plan
NEWS As the price of energy soars across Europe, Orange has revealed a plan to save 20 MW of power this coming winter With the Russian invasion in Ukraine resulting in a stymied flow of gas to Europe, energy prices are rising sharply across the continent. With an energy crisis on the horizon, households and telcos alike are scrambling to come up with solutions to lower their energy bills and Orange thinks they have one. This week, Orange has announced a multifaceted energy saving plan in...
World Communication Awards 2022 | 1 November 2022 | Grand Connaught Rooms, London
For the past 24 years, the World Communication Awards have recognised innovation and excellence for global telecoms, and today continues to be the most revered mark of achievement in the industry. The awards have evolved to recognise major trends and technologies, with categories that are revised every year to ensure their ongoing relevance to the rapidly evolving communications ecosystem. The instantly recognisable sail trophy can be found in the offices of many of the leading telcos of the...
Verizon secures $1.58bn govt contract to modernise US embassy infrastructure
Press Release Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) task order means Verizon will upgrade technology and network infrastructure for embassies in nearly 260 locations across the globe Verizon announced a new Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract to modernize the global communications infrastructure and provide IT services for each of the Department of State’s (DOS) U.S. embassies, consulars, and other key locations around the globe. The contract, worth $1.58 billion over the...