Telcos need an unprecedented level of automation to stay relevant
The number one reason telcos are motivated to adopt AI, ML and automation is to gracefully manage an ageing workforce, and that to stay relevant they’ll need more of it.
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Vodafone CEO bemoans Jio effect on India
The Indian consumer might be surging into the digital economy at an unprecedented speed, but the telcos are certainly not reaping the rewards according to Vodafone CEO Nick Read.
BBWF 2018: Telcos are starting to find their voice through openness – TIM
For years the CSPs have been a fading voice in the telco ecosystem, but control is being wrestled back through the open communities.
UK media and telco industries demand more red tape for social media content
A coalition of UK media and telco businesses have written a letter demanding the UK government introduce an independent regulatory oversight of the content carried over social networks.
Orange throws millennials a Pickle
French telco Orange has launched a new TV offering targeting the illusive and lucrative millennials demographic, known as Pickle.
Digital Minister visits Tate Modern instead of figuring out what job actually is
Two days after reshuffling the UK cabinet, key role are yet to be handed out, but DCMS Minister Michael Ellis still found some time to visit the Tate Modern for Modigliani exhibition.
We need to stop talking 5G BS – Vodafone CTO
Brutal honesty in an industry that usually flirts with the line between science and fiction; Vodafone’s CTO Johan Wibergh begged for sanity from the telco heavy weights.
Is the telco industry taking our smartphone obsession seriously?
With Tencent’s Honour of Kings set to hit app stores across the US and Europe, should we be asking more of the telecoms industry in managing our smartphone addiction?
Telcos are a commodity and not innovative; so what?
While the world is worried about the trend of commoditization, a former Ericsson and Smartone telecoms industry heavyweight is asking what the big deal is.
76% think regulators will never catch up with technology: Infographic
In the same week the FCC gave the thumbs up for LTE-U in the US, we decided to gather the thoughts of Telecoms.com readers on regulators in the telco and tech industries.
Telco and tech M&A to hit $415bn in 2018 – report
With a Trump administration potentially opening the door for a flurry of M&A activity, new research from Baker McKenzie claims this is only going to be a slice of the bigger pie.
Jio continues to cause chaos in India
Jio has continued it quest to ruin the day of telcos throughout India, hinting its free data offer may continue beyond March 31.
Europe finally moves to level playing field for OTTs and telcos
At long-last the European Commission (hereafter known as the Gaggle of Red-tapers) has outlined its plan to address the regulatory imbalance between telcos and OTTs in Europe.
Europe set to finally make its OTT regulation move
The European Commission (hereafter referred to as the ‘Gaggle of Red-tapers’) is reported to be in the process of introducing new regulations for OTTs which will level the playing field for telcos in Europe.
Linux appoints telecoms veteran to lead networking push
The Linux Foundation has appointed former Ericsson exec Arpit Joshipura as GM for Networking & Orchestration, in a move which could demonstrate the growing importance of open source in the networking industry.
Responsibility for IoT security lies with vendors – study
The Broadband Internet Technical Advisory Group (BITAG) has challenged the industry to improve online security ahead of the IoT tsunami as its no-where near good enough at the moment.
Struggling with profits, just open a bank says Orange
Orange has taken an alternative route to combating the profitability challenge endemic to the telecoms industry – it started a bank.
Telco industry still bottom for customer service satisfaction
The Institute of Customer Service has released its Customer Satisfaction Index stating the telco industry is the lowest ranked sector in the UK.
Sprint to offer Google Apps to enterprise customers
Sprint has announced that it will begin offering Google Apps for Business to enterprise customers in August. The US telco said it plans to provide the full array of Google Apps and emphasize a mobile-focused approach to using the cloud suite. It will also provide and offer online training and support free.
Telefonica ordered to reduce stake in TIM Brasil
Brazil’s antitrust regulator has ordered Spanish operator group Telefonica to relinquish part of its stake in TIM Brasil or seek a partner for its own Brazilian subsidiary Vivo.
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