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Global Ethernet testing market expected to reach $2 billion by 2025

October 15, 2020

The global ethernet testing market is expected to reach a valuation of $2 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Frost & Sullivan. Connected devices, incorporation of network virtualization functions, and shift to a multi-tenant cloud infrastructure are key factors driving the growth of global the Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) market, the report found. SEE MORE UK’s 5G rollout lags in Europe with

Liquid Telecom Expands Connectivity in Botswana

October 15, 2020

Liquid Telecom has revealed that it is activating 82 km of fibre in a cross-border network into Botswana. This expansion connects the Lobatse Border to Gaborone with intent to create efficient mobility and connectivity in Botswana. “At Liquid Telecom, we have a proven track record of investing in and deploying technology designed to grow, strengthen and []

All service providers lost subscribers in 2019 except Reliance Jio and BSNL says TRAI

October 14, 2020

TRAI on Wednesday released its Yearly Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report for the Year, 2019, in which it noted that all service providers have registered a decline in subscriber base except Reliance Jio and BSNL during 2019.

Britain Telecom Firms Could Face Heavy Fines if They Use Suppliers Deemed High-Risk Like Huawei

October 14, 2020

Telecom companies based in Britain can face heavy fines if they use Huawei or other suppliers deemed as ‘high risk’ in the proposed Telecommunications (Security) Bill.

Ajit Pais FCC Does Something Good Frees Wireless Spectrum The Auto Industry Had Done Little With

October 13, 2020

While we’ve had no shortage of criticism for Ajit Pai’s facts-optional, relentless ass kissing of entrenched telecom monopolies, or his wholesale demolition of U.S. consumer protection, his agency has done a good job bringing more wireless spectrum to market. Doing so wasn’t particularly controversial, since everybody, consumers to big carriers alike, benefit from having access to more spectrum –

Landline users need to prefix 0 to call mobile phones starting January 2021: TRAI

October 9, 2020

Telecom subscribers will have to prefix 0 as they call from a landline to any mobile number starting January 1, 2021. The decision has been taken up in order to ensure adequate numbering resources for fixed line and mobile services. Telecom regulator TRAI had recommended the move in May this year. A DoTs November 20 [] The post Landline users need to prefix 0 to call mobile phones starting January

OneWeb Is Out of Bankruptcy but Not Out of the Woods

October 9, 2020

OneWeb, which declared bankruptcy in May, has reorganized and emerged from bankruptcy. Bharti Global, an Indian telecommunication conglomerate, and the British government each own 42.2% of the new company, and most of the rest is owned by previous investors SoftBank and Hughes Network Systems. Hughes will continue work on ground infrastructure and marketing and the original joint venture with Ai

Trai penalises telcos for allowing cybercriminals to dupe digital payment users

October 8, 2020

The move may be a boost for digital payment companies spearheaded by Paytm, which are embroiled in a tussle with the telecom industry in an ongoing case in the Delhi High Court.

GigCapital2 Announces Postponement of Annual Meeting of Stockholders

October 5, 2020

PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GigCapital2, Inc. (“GigCapital2”) (NYSE: GIX), a Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Private-to-Public Equity (PPE)™ corporation, today announced that, in light of its business objectives and publicly announced proposed acquisitions, GigCapital2 has determined to postpone its annual meeting of stockholders, originally scheduled to be held on December 3, 2020, to

Singtel StarHub fastest in 4G download speeds says Opensignal

October 4, 2020

Singtel and StarHub provided the fastest 4G download speeds among the four telecom operators in Singapore, according to Opensignal. The post Singtel, StarHub fastest in 4G download speeds, says Opensignal appeared first on Techgoondu.

StarHub fastest in 4G download speeds says Opensignal

October 3, 2020

StarHub provided the fastest 4G download speeds among the four telecom operators in Singapore, according to Opensignal. The post StarHub fastest in 4G download speeds, says Opensignal appeared first on Techgoondu.

The End of Broadband Networks as We Know Them

October 3, 2020

A group of major telecommunications companies Vodafone, BT, Telefonica and Deutsche Telekom recently announced something a bit unexpected. In the Open BNG Operator Position Paper, they call for a fundamental, industry-wide change to the way broadband networks are built. Specifically, they advocate for collaboration throughout the telco world, with a convergence around open broadband network gate

UK telecom companies face big fines under new security law

October 3, 2020

Telecom companies in Britain face hefty fines if they don’t comply with strict new security rules under a new law proposed in Parliament on Tuesday that is aimed at blocking high-risk equipment suppliers like China’s Huawei.

ZTE is still a threat to the US says the FCC

October 3, 2020

Back in October 2012, a draft report issued by the U.S.House of Representatives' Intelligence Committee said that following an 11 month investigations. that the FCC has agreed that ZTE should continue to be designated as a U.S. national security threat. The U.S. communications agency is concerned that telecom gear produced by ZTE can be used to spy on American companies and consumers.While many

UK considers Huawei ban by September 2021

October 2, 2020

A draft bill proposes tough penalties on firms that breach the ban on Huawei gear The UK government is considering a ban on installing Huawei's 5G equipment as soon as next year, to pacify politicians who are pressing for tougher restrictions on the Chinese telecom giant. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports that the ban could come as early as September 2021. Con

UK government pays $500 million for stake in space startup OneWeb

September 30, 2020

OneWeb’s emergence from bankruptcy means buyout by the UK government and Bharti Global can go ahead. Broadband satellite constellation firm OneWeb announced last week that it had completed all relevant regulatory approvals to allow the sale of the company to a new group led by the UK government and Indian conglomerate Bharti Global. As part of the deal, the British government and Bha

GigCapital2 Has Entered Into Business Combination Agreements With UpHealth and Cloudbreak to Form Combined Company to List on the NYSE Creating a Unified and Profitable Global Digital Health Company

September 29, 2020

PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GigCapital2 (NYSE: GIX), a Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Private-to-Public Equity (PPE)™ corporation, today announced that it has entered into two separate definitive business combination agreements with each of UpHealth Holdings, Inc. (“UpHealth”), one of the largest national and international digital healthcare providers, and Cloudbreak Health, LLC, (“Cl

The FCCs Independence and Mission Are at Stake with Trump Nominee

September 29, 2020

When there are only five people in charge of a major federal agency, the personal agenda of even one of them can have a profound impact. That’s why EFF is closely watching the nomination of Nathan Simington to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Simington’s nomination appears to be the culmination of a several-month project to transform the FCC and expand its purview in ways that threaten

A Winning Biden 5G Strategy: Flatten the Curve

September 28, 2020

No, not the COVID curve the curve of U.S. engagement in global industry 5G activities. Let me explain. What is known as 5G actually consists of a broad array of fundamentally revolutionary virtualization platforms that are constantly, collectively developed by industry in several dozen open global bodies. These bodies meet every few weeks, and several score companies around the world process sc

Ministers meet telecoms firms over complaints of appalling customer care

September 26, 2020

Telecom firms Eir and Vodafone have promised to improve their performance after being called to a meeting with the Tánaiste and the Minister for Communications.

Ericsson argues against Huaweis ban in Sweden

September 24, 2020

Huawei was recently banned from supplying 5G equipment to carriers in Sweden, the home country of its rival Ericsson. It has now received support from an unexpected place as the Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm said in an interview that this decision is restricting free competition and trade. He also said the ban will delay the rolling out of the new technology. Exactly one month ago the Swedish Post

More Evidence FCC Claims That Killing Net Neutrality Would Boost Broadband Investment Were Bullshit

September 24, 2020

Since the very beginning of the net neutrality debate, ISPs have repeatedly proclaimed that net neutrality rules (read: stopgap rules crafted in the absence of competition to stop giant monopolies from abusing their power) utterly demolished broadband sector investment. It was a primary talking point during the battle over the 2010 rules, and was foundational in the Ajit Pai FCC’s arguments justif