(c)iStock.com/DrAfter123 The communications landscape is changing rapidly. As over-the-top providers intensify competition, traditional telecom operators face shrinking revenues, compressed margins and rising subscriber churn in consumer markets. To remain relevant and sustainable, telcos must evolve beyond basic connectivity and security services. They need new business models, diversified revenue streams and better monetization of existing assets. … Read more

Concerns about foreign state influence on critical telecommunications equipment are intensifying, and in response Poland and the United States have signed a joint declaration calling for rigorous security checks of such infrastructure. The declaration was formalized during a state visit to Poland by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence. “Protecting these next-generation communications networks from disruption … Read more

Everyone is clamouring to have a piece of the LTE pie, but in a bid to share slices equally, are we just confusing processes and, more importantly, consumers? It’s an exciting moment for mobile operators. With many carriers still rolling out LTE, the potential rewards of entering the market continue to outweigh the risks. Yet … Read more

Machine-to-machine communication (M2M) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming integral to both daily life and work. From cars and cargo containers to parking spaces, wristwatches and even coffee cups, more and more objects around us are being connected. To help shape this transformation and make its benefits available to businesses and individuals alike, … Read more

Vodafone has announced it will stop purchasing 5G core equipment from Huawei across its European operations amid growing concerns and potential restrictions. Governments worldwide are evaluating bans on Huawei equipment citing national security risks. Many of these concerns are precautionary and rely more on potential risks than conclusive public evidence. Huawei has a long record … Read more

China has announced plans to issue licenses to virtual mobile network operators (MVNOs) for the first time, a move designed to increase competition and diversify the telecommunications market. The domestic market is currently dominated by three state-owned carriers: China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom. MVNOs do not build their own nationwide wireless networks; instead, … Read more

One of Huawei’s rotating CEOs has publicly tempered consumer expectations for 5G, suggesting it may not deliver a dramatic change compared with previous mobile generations. Eric Xu spoke at the Huawei Analyst Summit (#HAS2018) in Shenzhen, warning that consumers are unlikely to perceive a “fundamental difference” between 5G and 4G. For operators considering premium pricing … Read more

Nokia’s shares plunged at the market open in Helsinki as the Finnish networking equipment maker navigates a challenging period. The stock fell about 24 percent on opening, marking the steepest single-day decline for the company since 1991. Investors reacted strongly after Nokia revised down its outlook and said it would increase spending to remain competitive … Read more

BT has been ordered to pay additional sums after a tribunal ruled that interest is due on a previous settlement in which the company was found to have overcharged competitors for backhaul Ethernet services. Ofcom first brought the case in December 2012, finding that BT had overcharged rivals by £95 million for the five-year period … Read more

Australian telecommunications company Telstra has announced it will acquire fleet management specialist MTData to strengthen its Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities. Telstra says IoT is a core strategic focus and asserts its IoT footprint is unmatched in Australia. The acquisition is expected to expand Telstra’s connected vehicle offerings and deepen the company’s overall IoT solutions. … Read more