(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/jorgesa) Online messaging apps are eroding revenues from short messaging services (SMS), forcing mobile operators to seek new strategies to remain competitive and profitable. These chat applications are also beginning to challenge operators’ voice services. Telecom consultancy Ovum has reported annual SMS declines of 20–30%. At the same time, over-the-top (OTT) services such … Read more
Technological inventions often begin large and slow, but they tend to become faster, smarter, and more capable as they shrink and mature. Recently, Sky and Space Global achieved a milestone for the aerospace, satellite and telecommunications industries by completing the world’s first voice call using its 3 Diamonds nanosatellite technology, a standard smartphone, and SAS … Read more
(c)iStock.com/TheaDesign A new analysis from Market Research Engine forecasts that the global telecom network API market will expand rapidly, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 23% and total market value projected to top $184 billion by 2021. The study identifies several key drivers behind this growth: communication service providers (CSPs) pursuing new revenue … Read more
Nokia and Dell Technologies have expanded their strategic partnership to accelerate open network architectures within the telecom ecosystem and to promote private 5G deployments for enterprises. Under the agreement, each company will focus on its core strengths: Dell supplying infrastructure solutions and Nokia delivering private wireless connectivity offerings. Nokia will designate Dell as its preferred … Read more
Major UK business organisations are urging telecoms regulator Ofcom to expand the automatic compensation scheme for broadband outages so it covers all businesses. A voluntary system introduced in 2019 currently provides consumers with automatic compensation for delayed repairs, missed engineer appointments, and delays to new service activations. Under that framework—adopted by several internet service providers—consumers … Read more
Qualcomm has announced a partnership with Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to accelerate development of 5G NR-enabled small cell technologies. The collaboration aims to speed up the delivery and global commercialization of 5G NR small cell products and infrastructure by Taiwanese OEMs and ODMs. According to Jim Cathey, Senior Vice President and President of … Read more
In partnership with Deutsche Telekom, container terminal operator EUROGATE has launched three dedicated 5G campus networks at its ports in Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven. These private networks are designed to transform digital logistics within container terminals, raising performance, flexibility, and operational reliability across the maritime sector. Called “Campus network L,” the solution delivers comprehensive 5G … Read more
New data from mobile industry analyst GSMA Intelligence indicates that 5G connections are set to double over the next two years, driven by technological innovation and the launch of new 5G networks in more than 30 countries during 2023. Among those new networks, an estimated 15 will be 5G Standalone (SA) deployments. GSMA Intelligence’s forecasts … Read more
During power outages, Ukraine will deploy public Starlink hotspots powered by Tesla Powerwall units to keep people connected. Starlink has become a critical lifeline for Ukrainians defending their country. SpaceX’s low Earth orbit satellite internet service provides essential connectivity across Ukraine and helps ensure that events on the ground remain visible to the wider world. … Read more
T-Mobile USA has announced another round of job cuts, with 900 employees leaving the Seattle-based company. The decision follows a period of strategic reassessment after the company’s proposed $39 billion merger with AT&T failed last year. T-Mobile says the restructuring “will enable us to react with greater speed and effectiveness to customer and market opportunities,” … Read more