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• Billionaire Telecom Dogfight Seen Offering Best Returns in India - Bloomberg

  21-09-2016 23:35
  
  Bloomberg
  Billionaire Telecom Dogfight Seen Offering Best Returns in India
  Bloomberg
  Bharti Airtel Ltd. and Idea Cellular Ltd. have the best return potential among India's biggest companies even after rival Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. stormed the phone market this month with free calls. The shares of the wireless carriers are set to ...
  Telecom firms face stiff penalties over points of interconnection issueLivemint
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• MarketsUtility, telecom stocks rise after Fed - Financial Times

  21-09-2016 20:34
  MarketsUtility, telecom stocks rise after Fed
  Financial Times
  Investors snapped up shares in US utilities and telecommunications after the Federal Reserve offered a muddied view of whether it will raise interest rates this year. The utilities and telecom sectors, both seen as proxies for bonds because of their ...and more »
  
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• Workshop on telecom scam in city - Shanghai Daily (subscription)

  21-09-2016 19:23
  
  Shanghai Daily (subscription)
  Workshop on telecom scam in city
  Shanghai Daily (subscription)
  A forum on telecom scams was held in the city yesterday as part of a series on online safety to mark the third China Cybersecurity Week. This year's cybersecurity week forcused on telecom scams after several high profile cases happened nationwide.and more »
  
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• House Panel Approves Telecom Bills Mirroring Senate Measures - Morning Consult

  21-09-2016 17:15
  
  House Panel Approves Telecom Bills Mirroring Senate Measures
  Morning Consult
  The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved two telecom bills Wednesday morning, adjusting one to ensure both mirror legislation currently awaiting votes from the Senate. The committee advanced H.R. 2566 on a voice vote. The measure would ...
  
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• EU scraps telecom roaming time limit in effort to please public - Reuters

  21-09-2016 16:43
  
  Reuters
  EU scraps telecom roaming time limit in effort to please public
  Reuters
  A woman uses her mobile phone to take a selfie picture at the Trocadero Square near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, May 16, 2014. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann. By Julia Fioretti and Marilyn Haigh | BRUSSELS. BRUSSELS The European Commission proposed ...
  EU scraps time limits in telecom roaming charge planIrish Times
  Will EU Officially Scrap Telecom Roaming Time Limits and Charges?TechNewsObserver
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• Megafon forms new unit for tower infrastructure

  21-09-2016 15:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Shareholders of the Russian mobile operator Megafon have approved the outsourcing of the company's tower infrastructure into a separate company until 2018...
  
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• Mexico's IFT, Profeco join forces to boost consumer rights

  21-09-2016 15:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Mexico's Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) and consumer protection agency Profeco have signed an agreement to strengthen their cooperation for the benefit of the country's telecom users...
  
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• Is AT&T's AirGig Technology the Next Big Thing in Telecom? - Yahoo Finance

  21-09-2016 15:12
  
  Yahoo Finance
  Is AT&T's AirGig Technology the Next Big Thing in Telecom?
  Yahoo Finance
  U.S.telecom behemoth AT&T Inc. T has announced 'AirGig' – a project which aims at extending 4G LTE and 5G coverage through the existing power grid lines. Although the project is at its nascent stage, if successful, AT&T can deliver high-speed Internet ...
  AT&T has a bold new plan for the last mileTelecom Asia
  AT&T Labs' Project AirGig Nears First Field Trials for Ultra-Fast Wire
  
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• Three new companies join Broadband Forum as organization continues to grow

  21-09-2016 15:00
  
  VMware, III and Methode Electronics are newest members September 21, 2016: The Broadband Forum today announced it has welcomed VMware, Institute for Information Industry (III) and Methode Electronics as new members, as it continues to grow in size and scope. The latest additions highlight recent developments within the Broadband Forum to address the constantly changing technological landscape and increase the focus of its work. It is also working to collaborate more with open source communities.
  
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• Fastweb to up its game on Italian mobile market

  21-09-2016 14:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Swisscom subsidiary Fastweb wants to ramp up its mobile business in Italy with improved data services, 4G access and bundled offerings ahead of the...
  
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• Oi creditors have 15 days to file claims

  21-09-2016 14:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Creditors of Brazilian telecom operator Oi have 15 days, starting from 20 September, to lodge claims with the company, according to a notice...
  
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• Serbian telecom 2015 revenues rose 8.3% to EUR 1.5 bln

  21-09-2016 14:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Serbian telecom operators earned EUR 1.55 billion in 2015 (+8.3% on 2014), of which EUR 902 million came from mobile telephony services alone (58% of...
  
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• MasMovil launches convergent offers for Spanish SMEs

  21-09-2016 14:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Spanish operator MasMovil has launched a new convergent tariff range aimed at freelancers, startups and SMEs with less than nine employees...
  
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• Fujitsu ICT supports Japanese Basketball

  21-09-2016 14:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Fujitsu entered into partnership contracts with the Japan Basketball Association (JBA) and the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.League)...
  
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• Comcast to launch mobile in 2017

  21-09-2016 14:30
  Wireless service will run off Verizon's network and Comcast's 15m WiFi hotspots across the US
  
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• Orange Botswana calls for submissions for venture prize

  21-09-2016 14:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Orange Botswana has issued a call to all social entrepreneurs to submit proposals for the Orange Social Venture Prize, for a grand prize of BWP...
  
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• IBM MEA GM joins US President's Advisory Council

  21-09-2016 14:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) IBM has announced that US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker has appointed Takreem El Tohamy, IBM's General Manager for the Middle East and Africa,...
  
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• The Internet Society opens regional bureau in Middle East

  21-09-2016 14:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) The Internet Society said it has opened a new regional bureau in the Middle East and appointed Salam Yamout to the role of Regional Director...
  
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• Genesis Technical Systems announces mBond® Flex for Long Reach, extending network broadband bandwidth capabilities further

  21-09-2016 14:04
  
  Latest mBond® solution from Genesis is a backhaul access game changer for under serviced suburban and rural areasCoventry, UK and Calgary, Canada – 21 September 2016 – Genesis Technical Systems has announced the commercial availability of mBond® Flex for Long Reach. This latest solution in a suite of bonding products delivers the benefits of mBonding, beyond distances of 1.5 km/1 mile over ADSL2+ via existing network infrastructure. Earlier this year mBond Flex for Long Reach
  
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• UPC turns Zurich into jungle as Film Festival sponsor

  21-09-2016 13:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) As a main sponsor of the 12th Zurich Film Festival, set to start on 22 September, UPC is showing how the city of Zurich can be transformed into a jungle with the help of digital post-production...
  
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• Vodafone India to power Uttarakhand govt's ASHA project

  21-09-2016 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Vodafone India has been selected by the Uttarakhand local government as the preferred partner to keep ASHA workers in the state connected 24x7...
  
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• UN appoints Alibaba's Jack Ma as special adviser on trade

  21-09-2016 13:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Alibaba Group's executive chairman Jack Ma has been appointed as special adviser on youth entrepreneurship and small business to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)...
  
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• As Apple’s Encryption Deadline Looms, Openwave Mobility Launches SmartidM

  21-09-2016 13:15
  
  Subscriber Data Management solution can handle encrypted and non-encrypted sessions REDWOOD CITY, Calif – September 21 2016 – Openwave Mobility, a software innovator enabling operators to manage and monetize encrypted mobile data, today announced the launch of Smart Identity Manager (SmartidM) for mobile operators to effectively manage their subscribers’ data, and launch new services. SmartidM is part of the company’s Subscriber Data Management (SDM) portfolio of products
  
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• EC drops limits on roam like home

  21-09-2016 12:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) The European Commission has decided against limiting the number of days EU residents can take advantage of 'roam like home' and instead will leave it up to operators to intervene if they find customers are using free roaming excessively. European Commissioner for the Digital Single Market Andrus Ansip announced at a press conference that the Commission was abandoning its earlier proposal to cap roam like home at 90 days from June 2017, when all roaming surcharges are planned to en
  
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• Magyar Telekom launches new discount program for clients

  21-09-2016 11:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Magyar Telekom launched a new discount programme for Telekom clients in cooperation with the partners of the company.
  MOL and E2 Hungary were among the first companies to join the programme...
  
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• Cablevision Argentina to use CSG field optimisation tech

  21-09-2016 11:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) CSG International has announced a contract to provide Argentinian pay-TV and broadband provider Cablevision with its Workforce Express field force management platform...
  
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• TIM receives Italy's national innovation award

  21-09-2016 11:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) TIM (Telecom Italia) has received the National Award for Innovation 2016 at a ceremony overseen by Italian president Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in Rome...
  
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• O2 Germany launches new Free plans with unlimited data

  21-09-2016 10:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) O2 Germany is introducing a new range of postpaid plans, offering customers 'unlimited' internet, at a reduced speed after using up the monthly bundle. Customers subscribing to the O2 Free plans, available from 05 October, will be able to still use internet, at up to 1 Mbps, after their monthly data bundle is consumed. O2 said this is enough to access basic services such as messaging apps and email. All the plans also come with unlimited calls and SMS in Germany, LTE speeds on the
  
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• Avaya to power Dubai's RTA contact center operations

  21-09-2016 10:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Avaya, a provider of business communications software, systems and services, has won a 3-year managed services contract from Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)...
  
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• Marketing technology business secures £10m investment from Smedvig Capital to fuel international growth and reinforce its leadership position in Call Tracking

  21-09-2016 10:25
  
  London – 21 September 2016 – Infinity Tracking Ltd (“Infinity”) www.infinity.co, one of the fastest growing marketing technology businesses in the UK, and a market leader in call tracking, today announced that it has secured £10 million of funding from Smedvig Capital.Call tracking evolved from the need to identify which online marketing campaign investment delivers real sales. Infinity enables clients to track calls from their website and analyse exactly which mark
  
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• KPN invests in SecurityMatters for industry cybersecurity

  21-09-2016 10:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) KPN Ventures announced an investment in the Eindhoven company SecurityMatters, a provider of advanced cybersecurity products for industrial installations...
  
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• Orange Spain could pay 7.5% bonus to 6,950 workers - report

  21-09-2016 10:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Orange Spain has reached an agreement with workers' representatives, led by the trade union CCOO, to implement an incentive plan that could see its...
  
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• Charter names Crichlow as chief diversity officer

  21-09-2016 10:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Charter Communications announced that Rhonda Crichlow agreed to join the company as senior vice president, chief diversity officer...
  
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• Golan Telecom in advanced sale talks - Globes

  21-09-2016 10:11
  
  Golan Telecom in advanced sale talks
  Globes
  A consortium of Gil Sharon and Elco are in pole position to acquire the Israeli mobile operator. Israeli mobile operator Golan Telecom Ltd. is in advanced talks to be acquired by either a consortium of Elco Holdings Ltd. (TASE: ELCO) and former ...and more »
  
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• Vodafone, Huawei complete first commercial trial of NB-IoT

  21-09-2016 09:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Vodafone Spain and Huawei have announced the successful completion of the first over-the-air connection on a live network using standardised NB-IoT (narrowband Internet of Things). The trial was held in Madrid on 19 September, with engineers using a live 4G base station supporting NB-IoT technology to make the connection via the 800 MHz licensed spectrum frequency band. In a statement the companies described the test as the last important milestone before the commercial launch of
  
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• Focus CFO Correll to leave the company

  21-09-2016 09:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Australian operator Vocus announced that its Chief Financial Officer Rick Correll has tendered his resignation from the company...
  
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• Sprint launches major ad campaign in NY metropolitan area

  21-09-2016 09:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Sprint has announced a new campaign aimed specifically at people in the New York metropolitan area. With the "Go Big" campaign, Sprint hopes to get more customers in the area...
  
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• Comcast to launch mobile service in mid-2017

  21-09-2016 08:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Comcast will launch a mobile service by mid-2017, as part of its strategy to retain customers, CEO Brian Roberts announced during the Goldman Sachs investor conference, the Wall Street Journal reported. "We believe there will be a big payback with reduced churn, more stickiness and better satisfaction," Roberts said. The CEO declined to offer any further details about the service, including pricing and which phones will be supported. Roberts said the new line of business will take
  
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• Google launches smart messaging app Allo

  21-09-2016 08:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Google has announced the launch of Allo, the messaging app first unveiled at its I/O conference in May that features artificial intelligence-powered response prompts and uses its new personal assistant software Google Assistant. The app's 'Smart Reply' feature suggests standard replies to messages based on context and learning the user's patterns; the reply may be text, emojis, stickers or photos. Smart Reply will improve over time and adjust to the user's style, said Google in a
  
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• Microsoft raises dividend, extends share buyback

  21-09-2016 08:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Microsoft is raising its dividend and starting a new share buyback programme. The company's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of USD...
  
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• Ericsson names Ewaldsson as head of strategy, technology

  21-09-2016 08:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Ericsson named Ulf Ewaldsson as senior vice president, chief strategy and technology officer and head of Group Function Strategy and Technology. Ewaldsson brings to this position more than 20 years of experience in product management, industry development and customer relationships. He replaces Rima Qureshi who was appointed head of Region North America from 1 July and has since held dual roles. In addition to her role as head of Region North America, Qureshi will continue to driv
  
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• Aviat to upgrade State of Nevada's network

  21-09-2016 07:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Aviat Networks announced the State of Nevada awarded a USD 10 million network upgrade project to Aviat...
  
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• Vodafone, Huawei complete NB-IoT trial

  21-09-2016 02:00
  
  Companies establish over-the-air connection on live 4G network in Madrid.
  
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• UC should take centre stage for wholesalers - PGi

  21-09-2016 02:00
  
  White label conferencing specialist says telcos can differentiate from OTTs on customer service, enabling native support on devices.
  
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• Ericsson names Ulf Ewaldsson head of strategy, technology

  21-09-2016 02:00
  
  Senior management changes continue as Swedish kit maker condenses two roles into one.
  
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• EC has another go at roaming fair usage policy

  21-09-2016 02:00
  
  Commission scraps plan to impose time, usage limits on customers using mobile services abroad.
  
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• Macquarie, Credit Suisse take knife to TPG Telecom valuation - The Australian Financial Review

  21-09-2016 01:05
  
  The Australian Financial Review
  Macquarie, Credit Suisse take knife to TPG Telecom valuation
  The Australian Financial Review
  Analysts have been quick to weigh into the TPG Telecom debate, slashing target prices and earnings per share forecasts in the wake of the internet provider's profit result. Macquarie analysts shaved 12.9 per cent off TPG's expected earnings per share ...
  TPG Telecom Ltd shares slammed 26%: Is now the time to buy?Motley Fool Australia
  TPG Telecom on receiving end of second
  
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