Category: Markets

ANZ, Government, LTE, M&A, Markets, Mobile, National, Networks, telco, Telcos

ACCC fixes software glitch behind early TPG-VHA merger rejection announcement

Australia’s competition watchdog has patched its website content management system (CMS) and apologised, after publishing its decision on TPG’s proposed merger with Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) before it was meant to be made public. In a somewhat unprecedented move, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released a statement on 16 May explaining how it accidentally published its rejection of the proposed TPG-VHA Australia merger … Continue reading ACCC fixes software glitch behind early TPG-VHA merger rejection announcement

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ANZ, EU, Fibre, Markets, MO, NBN, Networks, Telcos

Key global research cements FTTB business case: NetComm Wireless

New data on the global adoption of Fibre-to-the-Home internet access technologies has showcased a significant and sustainable pipeline of Fibre-to-the-Building market opportunities for Netcomm Wireless. According to the Sydney-based fixed wireless specialist and NBN Co partner, the Connecting Everyone report – released by French research firm Idate at its Paris DigiWorld Summit – unveiled some real-world challenges in providing universal FTTH coverage while also flagging major … Continue reading Key global research cements FTTB business case: NetComm Wireless

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Markets, MO, Networks, Smartphones, telco

OPPO, Nokia ink multi-year patent license agreement

OPPO has signed a key patent license agreement with Nokia, under which the Shenzhen-based handset maker will make payments to Nokia for a multi-year license period. “OPPO is one of the leaders in the smartphone industry and we are pleased to welcome them as a Nokia licensee,” said Maria Varsellona, Nokia Chief Legal Officer and President of Nokia Technologies. “This agreement further validates our global licensing … Continue reading OPPO, Nokia ink multi-year patent license agreement

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5G, EDPIC, Markets, Mobile

Fujitsu, Ericsson forge Japan-focused 5G partnership

Fujitsu  and Ericsson have entered an agreement to deliver end-to-end 5G network offerings and related services under a strategic partnership that will focus initially on the Japanese market. The companies are joining forces to develop this based on their combined portfolios – spanning radio access and core network – for the dynamic 5G market in Japan, connecting communications service providers to the global 5G ecosystem. … Continue reading Fujitsu, Ericsson forge Japan-focused 5G partnership

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Broadband, Fibre, Markets

Africa, Middle East to have fastest growing fibre broadband segment globally to 2023: GlobalData

Fibre optic access lines in Africa and tje Middle East (AME) is expected to grow by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19% between 2018 and 2023, making it the fastest growing region globally, according to data and analytics firm GlobalData. Western Europe and Latin America will be growing by a CAGR of 16% and 15% respectively during the same timeframe, making them the … Continue reading Africa, Middle East to have fastest growing fibre broadband segment globally to 2023: GlobalData

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Markets, Mobile

OPPO named leading smartphone brand in lower premium segment: Counterpoint

OPPO has been named as the leading smartphone brand in the lower premium segment by market research firm Counterpoint. According to the Shenzhen-based handset maker, the result proved the brand was thriving amongst fierce competition, in a largely saturated market. “Furthermore, with more than 95% of flagship sales coming from the domestic China market, it’s clear OPPO has ample opportunity to grow its share and thus … Continue reading OPPO named leading smartphone brand in lower premium segment: Counterpoint

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Data centers, EU, Markets, Submarine

Interxion’s Marseille DCs to cash in on ‘fastest growing European interconnection hub’

Amsterdam-based colocation datacenter specialist Interxion is stepping up its drive to cement its pivotal position in Marseille, utilising its campus in the Mediterranean port city to capitalise on the rapidly growing opportunities of an interconnection hub offering customers access to a market of 4 billion potential users. Speaking to Telecom Times on the sidelines of the Submarine Networks World conference in Singapore, Interxion director of … Continue reading Interxion’s Marseille DCs to cash in on ‘fastest growing European interconnection hub’

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Markets, Smart cities, telco

OPPO introduces supercharged Find X phone to Australia

OPPO has upgraded its flagship Find X to include SuperVOOC flash charging – billed by the handset maker as “the world’s fastest charging technology.” In addition, OPPO will  be launching the OPPO Find X Automobili Lamborghini Limited Edition. It said SuperVOOC Flash Charge uses a suite of patented technologies and a bi-cell design (2 x 1700mAh batteries) equivalent to the power from a 3400 mAh battery … Continue reading OPPO introduces supercharged Find X phone to Australia

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5G, EU, Markets

Nokia bags EUR 500m as EU backs firm’s 5G research

Nokia has signed a EUR 500 million loan transaction with the European Investment Bank (EIB), supported by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), a key element of the Investment Plan for Europe, also known as the Juncker Plan. Nokia, which will use the loan to further accelerate its research and development of 5G technology, said its end-to-end network proposition goes from the radio network to … Continue reading Nokia bags EUR 500m as EU backs firm’s 5G research

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APAC, Markets

Ciena opens new Japan office to underpin APAC growth strategy

Ciena has opened a new, larger office in Tokyo, supporting recent growth in the company’s local business and preparing for future expansion of its workforce and customer base. The recent move is part of Ciena’s long-term growth strategy across the Asia Pacific region. “With skyrocketing user demand for cloud-based services, video and mobile broadband and the volume of devices and data exploding, our clients in … Continue reading Ciena opens new Japan office to underpin APAC growth strategy

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