Vodafone Idea has had enough of toe-to-toe Jio battle
Vodafone Idea has contacted subscribers to confirm the end of its ultra-low-priced data tariff as it shifts towards ARPU over scale.
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IOT spending to top $1.1 trillion in 2023 – IDC
IDC has released its Worldwide Semi-annual Internet of Things Spending Guide, which suggests global IOT spend could reach $1.1 trillion in 2023.
Mobile dampening desire for fixed broadband – Pew Research
The Pew Research Centre has unveiled research suggesting home broadband products are becoming less attractive as mobile wins the digital hearts and minds of the US.
Telefonica pairs up with Santander for banking 5G usecase
Telefonica Spain has announced a tie-up with Santander to launch a joint-innovation project to test out 5G applications in the banking sector.
Broadcom hit by friendly-fire in US/China trade war
Broadcom has unveiled its financial results for the last three months, though it isn’t the rosy picture some might have hoped for as ‘continued geopolitical uncertainties’ weigh heavy on the spreadsheets.
Facebook gets big name backers for crypto project – report
Facebook has reportedly enlisted the support of a dozen organizations to underpin its cryptocurrency project and help keep the social media giant honest.
Europe missing its ultrafast targets
With only 20% of European customers adopting broadband services over 100 Mbps, the European Commission is falling behind its own targets with six months to go.
Telenor and PCCW question the need for speed
There are telcos who are rushing to launch 5G services, there are some who simply aren’t ready and there are a few who don’t seem that bothered right now.
Enterprise market will depend on communications skills – 5G World
The soft skills are often over looked, especially in an industry which is so dominated by engineering smarts, but the success of enterprise 5G could be as simple as talking the right language.
Three plans to continue to be the awkward one
Three became the third telco to outline its ambitions in the 5G world this week, taking a slightly different approach to EE and Vodafone but it could prove to be the most interesting.
Telcos complain about auction as German regulator bags €6.5bn
With 41 blocks available in the 2 GHz and 3.6 GHz bands, this spectrum auction has proved to be a busy one for Germany, but it certainly is a profitable one also.
Apple said to be sniffing around Intel’s modem business
Having recently ditched Intel’s modem business like a bad habit, gadget giant Apple is reportedly now thinking of buying it.
New York rages against T-Mobile/Sprint merger
Things are already looking dicey for the proposed merger between T-Mobile US and Sprint, and then New York’s Attorney General wades into the saga with scathing opinions.
We’ve hit the go button on 5G, now what?
If the years of sleepless nights and hype are actually going to mean anything, 5G has to deliver more than 4G possibly could, and right now it isn’t.
DoJ antitrust chief readies for battle against big tech
There have been plenty of whispers in the back alleys of Silicon Valley of the antitrust boogeyman and now the nightmares are turning into reality.
US pressure forces UK government rethink about the Huawei situation
On the opening morning of the 5G World 2019 event in London, the Secretary for DCMS Jeremy Wright revealed the Huawei situation has been complicated by events in the US.
Spain pitches for connectivity leadership with Vodafone 5G launch
Spain is not often mentioned when discussing the leaders for connectivity in Europe, but it does seem momentum is gathering pace in the country.
YouTube CEO’s struggle session was futile
In her first public statements since last week’s censorship controversy YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki attempted to strike a balance between freedom of speech and censorship.
UK telcos ask for clarity sooner rather than later over Huawei – report
The UK’s largest mobile operators are reported getting tired of Government indecision, drafting a letter to Cabinet Secretary Mark Sedwill requesting clarification on the situation.
Ericsson raises global 5G subscriptions forecast by 27%
In its latest mobility report, Ericsson has upped its forecast for global 5G subscriptions significantly thanks to everyone getting their act together quicker than it expected.
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