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Axian Telecom CEO demands fair competition

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January 14, 2025
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Developing Telecoms recently spoke with Hassan Jaber (pictured), the newly appointed CEO of Axian Telecom and a former MTN executive, as he navigates the ambitious trajectory of the challenger operator group. Jaber shared insights into Axian Telecom’s …

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Axian Telecom CEO demands fair competition

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January 14, 2025
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BT urges businesses to prepare for 2G network sunset

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January 14, 2025
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BT has issued an update on its plans to retire its 2G network, marking the end of a technology first introduced in the early 1990s. The company’s 2G network, which operates under its EE brand, currently handles just 0.1 percent of the data traffic cour…

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U Mobile may deploy up to 7,000 sites for second 5G network

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January 13, 2025
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Malaysian telco U Mobile is reportedly set to deploy between 5,000 and 7,000 5G sites across the country as it prepares to take on the role of the country’s second 5G operator, and is likely to collaborate with other telcos in the process.

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Jio banks on AirFiber subscription drive to boost 5G ARPU

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January 10, 2025
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Indian telco Reliance Jio is reportedly moving to ramp up onboarding of new customers for its AirFiber 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) business over the next year in an apparent move to boost 5G ARPUs ahead of a planned IPO later this year.

Spectrum auction urged to remove Chinese telecoms equipment

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January 8, 2025
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Outgoing FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is calling for a quick spectrum auction to finance the removal and replacement of Chinese telecoms equipment. The issue has been thrust back into the spotlight following the Salt Typhoon revelations that foun…

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Camtel to spend US$514.7b in 2025 to upgrade network and QoS

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January 8, 2025
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Cameroon’s state-owned telco Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) has reportedly revealed a budget of XAF326.2 billion (US$514.7 million) for 2025 to upgrade its network infrastructure and improve service quality, along with a strategic roadmap to stew…

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5G: we’re next, says India’s Vodafone Idea

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January 8, 2025
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Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) says it is preparing to launch its commercial 5G mobile services in what is described as a phased manner from March 2025.

Openreach delivers full-fibre to half of UK premises

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January 7, 2025
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Rapid expansion of the Openreach full-fibre network over the past year has delivered faster and more reliable broadband to half of UK premises. Bolstered by major contracts, Openreach has built its full-fibre network quicker and farther than any …

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Congo Telecom goes mobile

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January 1, 2025
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The telecommunications sector in the Republic of Congo is welcoming a new arrival with the announcement that Brazzaville-headquartered and state-owned operator Congo Telecom, known mainly for fixed services, has entered the mobile market.