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Movistar and Tigo finally launch shared network in Colombia

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December 27, 2024
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Operator Movistar Colombia has announced the launch of its shared network with former rival operator Tigo. This comes after a fairly lengthy wait since we reported the companies’ signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to pursue a network sharin…

Japanese telcos unite to restore networks after disasters

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December 18, 2024
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Japanese telcos have launched a cooperative framework that aims to ensure quick restoration of networks after large-scale disasters. The consortium includes six subsidiaries of the NTT Group, KDDI Corporation, SoftBank, and Rakuten Mobile. The framewor…

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Accenture warns telcos must transform to survive Starlink disruption

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December 18, 2024
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Accenture’s Managing Director for Communications, Media & Technology Lead Africa, Nitesh Singh (pictured), warned telecom operators they must embrace digital transformation to survive, especially with innovative players like Starlink encroaching on…

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Telkom clear to sell Swiftnet towers to Actis after ICASA says yes

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December 18, 2024
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Telkom South Africa said on Tuesday its US$355 million selloff of its Swiftnet tower business to infrastructure-focused private equity firm Actis has cleared its final hurdle after getting the green light from the Independent Communications Authority o…

IRIS² satellites: EU safeguards Europe’s technological sovereignty

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December 17, 2024
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With IRIS², Europe has tabled its stake in the future of satellites. Through this new infrastructure, the EU aims to bridge connectivity gaps, provide secure communications to governmental users, and safeguard Europe’s technological sovereignty. A newl…

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Telefonica del Peru receives credit ratings downgrade

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December 13, 2024
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Given its recent troubles, the Moody’s Ratings downgrade of operator Telefonica del Peru’s Corporate Family Rating (CFR) and senior unsecured rating to Caa1 from B2 is not great news.

Vodafone faces £120M legal battle with franchisees

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December 11, 2024
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Vodafone is facing a legal battle after a group of 61 current and former franchisees filed a lawsuit claiming over £120 million in damages. The group, many of whom had long-standing relationships with the company, allege unfair treatment and brea…

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XL Axiata and Smartfren tie the knot in US$6.5b merger deal

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December 11, 2024
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Indonesian telcos XL Axiata and Smartfren Telecom announced on Wednesday they have finally agreed to merge their operations in a deal valued at IDR104 trillion (US$6.5 billion) after years of rumours and negotiations.

AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone expand satellite cellular network agreement

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December 10, 2024
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Satellite cellular network provider AST SpaceMobile has further cemented its partnership with telecoms giant Vodafone. The deal, which runs through 2034, paves the way for Vodafone to integrate space-based cellular connectivity into its primary markets…

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ST Telemedia sells partial U Mobile stake to firm with royal family ties

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December 6, 2024
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ST Telemedia said on Thursday that it will sell the majority of its stake in Malaysian telco U Mobile to local firm Mawar Setiam, which is majority-owned by U Mobile chairman Vincent Tan, in a deal that could see the country’s royal family hold a combi…