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Industry reacts to CMA clearing Vodafone and Three merger

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December 5, 2024
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The UK telecoms sector is set for a seismic shift following the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) decision to greenlight the merger between Vodafone and Three. The deal – which consolidates two of the country’s four major mobile network operato…

Ericsson simplifies cloud-native networks transition

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December 4, 2024
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Ericsson’s new Compact Packet Core aims to simplify the transition of Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to cloud-native networks. The solution includes the cloud-native Packet Core Controller (PCC) and Packet Core Gateway (PCG) network functions, …

WBA updates residential Wi-Fi management framework

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December 3, 2024
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The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released an updated framework for residential Wi-Fi network management. The updated “Operator Managed Wi-Fi (OMWi): Reference Architecture and Requirements” technical report introduces enhanced spec…

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Tunisian telcos win 5G licences, eye 2025 launch

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December 3, 2024
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Tunisian telcos Tunisie Telecom, Orange Tunisie and Ooredoo Tunisia have been granted 5G licences by the Ministry of Communication Technologies and Digital Economy, clearing the way for 5G services to be launched sometime next year.

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Telefonica’s Peru fibre sale to KKR, Entel collapses

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December 3, 2024
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Telefonica’s sale of shares in its fibre optic network in Peru to investment fund KKR and Chilean telco Entel collapsed after the deal was announced in July 2023.

Lighting up Bristol: Lamppost small cells boost connectivity

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December 3, 2024
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Virgin Media O2 and Cellnex have partnered with Bristol City Council to boost connectivity in the city using lamppost-mounted small cells. Cellnex has started installing small cells on existing infrastructure like lampposts. Facilitated by Virgin Media…

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Vodacom launches first 4G base station in Thathe Vondo

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December 2, 2024
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South African telco Vodacom says it has launched the first 4G base station in the village of Thathe Vondo in Thohoyandou, Thulamela Municipality in Limpopo province as part of its effort to expand rural coverage in the country.

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Lao Telecom expands 5G service to Savannakhet

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December 2, 2024
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Incumbent telco Lao Telecom announced it has expanded its 5G service to Savannakhet province, with coverage now available at ten locations in the provincial capital of the same name.

Denmark suffers major telecoms service outage

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November 29, 2024
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Residents in Denmark are grappling with a major telecoms outage that’s disrupting phone calls, including crucial emergency calls to 112. TDC, the largest telecoms provider in Denmark, appears to be experiencing a service disruption crisis affecting tho…

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Camtel to partner with Orange for coverage boost

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November 29, 2024
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State-owned operator Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) has signed a mobile network sharing agreement with French operator group Orange to boost service quality and narrow the gap with its larger mobile rivals.