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• Sytel Releases Multi-tenant, Multimedia and Fully Blended Contact Center Platform

  02-07-2020 12:44 via realwire.com
  
  London, UK - Sytel announces version 11 of their Softdial Contact Center™ (SCC) hosting platform, supporting fully blended voice, chat, email, SMS, video, and all social channels. Michael McKinlay, CEO of Sytel commented, “Rather than tell you that this new version takes hosting to new heights (which by the way, we think it does!) let me cut to the chase and pull out ten of the new features which we think are most relevant to...Source: RealWire
  
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• SCF Small Cell Awards 2020 Winners Announced

  02-07-2020 10:00 via realwire.com
  
  Virtual ceremony recognizes and celebrates buoyant market as industry transitions to the 5G era London, UK 2 July 2020 - Small Cell Forum (SCF) today announced the winners of the SCF Small Cell Awards for 2020, recognizing and celebrating excellence, innovation and achievement in every aspect of the global small cell industry as it transitions to the 5G era. Open to the entire industry, the awards attracted entries from operators and vendors from across the...Source: RealWire
  
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• Nokia and Ericsson remain vulnerable in geopolitical 5G tussle

  02-07-2020 05:00 via ft.com
  There is a sense that the EU has yet to grasp fully the implications of US and Chinese interest in 5G
  
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• The future is SMART for the submarine cable industry

  02-07-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  If the COVID-19 pandemic has proven anything, it is that connectivity really is at the heart of our daily lives, both at work and at home. The vast majority of this connectivity is facilitated by the submarine cables that span vast distances, connecting continents and ensuring seamless data dialogue between nations. It is precisely the scale of these cable deployments that make them an ideal opportunity for oceanic monitoring…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• 5G will unlock the potential of Fixed Wireless Access

  02-07-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  “Fixed wireless access has had a chequered past, so the question is: will that continue, or have we now got a successful formula that makes both economic, commercial, and practical sense?” asks Prof William Webb, introducing Total Telecom’s latest fascinating webinar. FWA has long been an interesting prospect for operators. Typically thought of as a rural alternative to fixed line broadband…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Emtelle and Incab Unite to Launch New Optical Cable Manufacturer

  01-07-2020 13:11 via realwire.com
  
  The two industry leaders join forces to establish Emcab in Erfurt, Germany Erfurt, Germany, 1 July 2020 - Emcab, a new optical cable manufacturer in Germany, has today commenced operations to serve the globe with an unrivalled range of fibre cable solutions. Located in the heart of Europe in Erfurt, Germany, Emcab is a joint venture between Emtelle and Incab. With specialties in the manufacture of ducted, buried and blown fibre cables, blown fibre microducts,...Source: RealWire
  
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• Openet selected by BT Group to extend its Real-time Charging solution to include EE Mobile

  01-07-2020 10:34 via realwire.com
  
  Operator to deploy Openet’s Cloud Native Evolved Charging Suite beyond BT Mobile to include EE Mobile DUBLIN, Ireland – 1st July, 2020 – Openet, a leader in the supply of Digital BSS solutions, today announces it has been selected by BT Group to provide real-time charging services for BT Mobile and EE Mobile. Openet has been supplying its Evolved Charging Suite to BT Mobile for a number of years. BT has now taken the decision,...Source: RealWire
  
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• MVN-X goes live under lockdown with Cerillion online charging system

  01-07-2020 10:00 via realwire.com
  
  Collaboration and transparency key to successful remote project delivery London, 1st July 2020 – Cerillion (AIM: CER), an innovator in digital monetisation and customer management solutions, today announced the successful implementation of its Convergent Charging System and Enterprise Product Catalogue for MVN-X, the MVNE business unit of Ignition Group, one of Africa's largest providers of technology, media, telecommunication and financial services. The Cerillion solution was delivered by
  
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• Iskratel Group became part of S&T AG

  01-07-2020 09:48 via realwire.com
  
  This strategic partnership is the foundation for the long-term development and implementation of the business strategy of the Slovenian-based ICT Company Linz, Austria and Kranj, Slovenia, 1 July 2020: S&T AG signed contracts for the acquisition of the Iskratel Group, one of the leading European ICT providers for the digital transformation of the telecommunications, transport, public safety and energy industries. S&T AG is a leading supplier of IT systems in Central and Eastern Europe, a
  
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• The myth that Hitler’s wanted Senate House as a Nazi headquarters

  01-07-2020 08:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the more curious stories that regularly crops up about the University of London’s Senate House is that it was saved from being bombed by Hitler who wanted to use it as a new headquarters for his Nazi government in the UK.
  How true is it?
  The striking Art Deco building was constructed between 1932 and 1937 as the first phase of a large uncompleted scheme designed for the university by Charles Holden. It consists of 19 floors and is 210 feet (64 m) high, and even today it is still a l
  
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• NEC sees Huawei’s woes as chance to crack 5G market

  01-07-2020 06:05 via ft.com
  Pressure on Chinese vendor opens door for Japan Inc revival in global telecoms equipment
  
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• Huawei and ZTE classified as security threat to US

  01-07-2020 03:08 via ft.com
  Companies will not be able to access federal funding in dealings with Chinese telecoms groups
  
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• FCC lists Huawei and ZTE as security threats, cuts access to govt subsidies

  01-07-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the latest in a long string of sanctions against Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE, this time officially labelling them security threats. With today’s Orders, and based on the overwhelming weight of evidence, the Bureau has designated Huawei and ZTE as national security risks to America&rsquo…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• FCC lists Huawei and ZTE as security threats, cuts access to govt funding

  01-07-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the latest in a long string of sanctions against Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE, this time officially labelling them security threats. With today’s Orders, and based on the overwhelming weight of evidence, the Bureau has designated Huawei and ZTE as national security risks to America&rsquo…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Burgeoning MNO DISH doubles down on O-RAN with Altiostar

  01-07-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
    DISH is in the process of creating a mobile network that will be the first of its kind in the US, using open architecture to build outs its standalone 5G network. The creation of a cloud-native 5G network will allow them to work with a whole host of software specialists…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• AT&T boosts 5G tally to 335 cities, assisted by DSS

  01-07-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  AT&T is continuing its rapid rollout of 5G across the US, recently announcing that its low-band 5G is now available in 28 new locations. These latest deployments mean that the operator now has a 5G presence in a total of 335 cities…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Algar Telecom and GIC may challenge TIM and Telefonica over Oi

  01-07-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  Last month, financially struggling Brazilian telco Oi officially put 100% of its mobile unit on the market, accepting bids worth ~$2.9 billion and above. At the time of the announcement, it seemed likely that the two major Brazilian operators…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• US sanctions ‘likely’ to hit Huawei’s 5G position in UK, says minister

  30-06-2020 20:40 via ft.com
  Britain is reviewing whether to retain Chinese company as a supplier for mobile networks
  
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• Euston station’s 1960s parcel ramp demolished for HS2

  30-06-2020 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A large space occupied by a beautifully ugly road ramp at Euston station has been cleared to make way for new HS2 platforms.
  Euston parcel ramp (c) Google Street View
  The West Ramp was added when Euston station was rebuilt in the 1960s and allowed vehicle access to an upper deck once used as a Royal Mail parcel sorting depot, taking parcels from the trains on three dedicated platforms for parcel freight.
  The decision to construct a large parcel depot above the station was a legacy of its Victori
  
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• London Underground’s Northern line extension construction restarting

  30-06-2020 08:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A series of updates posted on the Northern line extension website has outlined how they are restarting work in their socially distanced construction sites. The extension will take the line from Kennington to Battersea Power Station, with an intermediate station at Nine Elms, next to the rebuilt Sainsburys.Battersea Power Station station is the more complete of the two new stations, having managed to get escalators working just before the lockdown hit.
  As works resume on-site, the construction te
  
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• Sunil Mittal bids for bankrupt satellite company OneWeb supported by UK govt

  30-06-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  OneWeb, a UK-based low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite company, has found itself under financial strain since its inception back in 2012. Despite backers including SoftBank, Airbus and Qualcomm, the satellite company has struggled to obtain financing, resulting in a slew of debts that now top $3.3 billion. The company filed for bankruptcy in March this year citing financial strain caused by the pandemic…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• India’s ban on Chinese apps could reshape mobile app ecosystem

  30-06-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
   Monday saw India deal a sharp digital blow to China by banning 59 of their apps, including TikTok and WeChat, on the grounds that they are mining Indian users’ data. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that the issue was of “very deep and immediate concern&rdquo…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• From 'high risk vendor' to 'hostile state vendor': China’s controversial HK security law could impact Huawei’s future in UK

  30-06-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  Earlier today, the Chinese government passed controversial national security legislation in Hong Kong, criminalising secession, subversion and collusion with foreign powers, as well as increased restrictions on protesting and freedom of speech. This new policy could rock the boat for UK&minus…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Bharti Enterprises emerges as key investor in UK’s OneWeb bid

  29-06-2020 20:41 via ft.com
  Government said to expect golden share in project, giving it say over any future sale and over access to platform
  
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• A gin for a good cause

  29-06-2020 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The hospitality industry has been hit hard by the lockdown, and likely to struggle for months to come, so there’s a campaign raising money for people laid off by the industry.
  And they’re selling gin.
  Industry veteran, Tom Lord has developed Hospitality Gin, a London dry gin in style made by Cooper King Distillery in North Yorkshire.
  All the profits from sales will go to charities and causes that support the UK hospitality industry, both directly and indirectly. The two largest chari
  
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• Nuvias announces Zoom partnership in Europe

  29-06-2020 13:01 via realwire.com
  
  Cwmbran, UK: 29/06/20: Nuvias UC, the Unified Communications Practice of the Nuvias Group, a leading, high-value, solutions-led EMEA Distributor, announces its European partnership with Zoom Video Communications and its appointment to Master Agent for Zoom. Leveraging many years of experience in distributing and supporting video solutions, Nuvias also announces the availability of Zoom Room bundles consisting of Zoom Room compatible video hardware from Poly, Zoom licenses, plus white labelled in
  
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• Millwall football club mural for railway arches

  29-06-2020 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A railway arch on the approach of Millwall football club has been given a makeover by the artist Lionel Stanhope the style he has popularised.
  (c) Network Rail
  The mural on Zampa Road is close to the Millwall home stadium – The Den and depicts the current club crest of a leaping lion which first appeared on a Millwall kit in 1979. It remained until 1999 and was re-introduced again in 2007 while referred to in the team’s nickname ‘The Lions’.
  The club mascot is a giant lio
  
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• New Solutions for a Changing World at the Infinet Wireless Online Conference 2020

  29-06-2020 11:43 via realwire.com
  
  The global leader in fixed broadband wireless connectivity will present “New solutions for a changing world” Conference begins July 28th at 3:00 PM GMT Register at https://academy.infinetwireless.com/en/conf Amsterdam, Netherlands, 29th June 2020 – The latest and upcoming product innovations in the world of fixed broadband wireless connectivity will be presented at the 2020 Infinet Wireless Conference on the 28th of July. Owing to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the conferenc
  
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• Openet to deliver charging system for Lebara in Europe leveraging cloud native reference architecture created with Amazon Web Services team

  29-06-2020 10:00 via realwire.com
  
  Lebara to run Openet’s Evolved Charging Suite on AWS in Five European countries Dublin, 29th June 2020: Openet, a leader in the supply of Digital BSS, today announced it will deliver a comprehensive charging solution to Lebara in Europe leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS). Openet will deploy its Evolved Charging Suite—running on AWS and managed by Rackspace—to support Lebara in five European countries. Lebara’s decision to work with Openet and AWS comes as the company...
  
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• London’s Alleys: Rupert Court, W1

  29-06-2020 08:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This is a narrow alley in Soho with a famous pub at one end, and — if you know the significance — a famous pizza outlet at the other.The block bounded by Rupert Street on one side and Wardour Street on the other was laid out in the late 17th century – initially, it seems without the alley – and although described by John Strype in 1720 as “a pretty handsome, well built Street”, but despite that the whole block was rebuilt within the decade, and that seems to b
  
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• Dutch 5G on the way as spectrum auction kicks off

  29-06-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  The Netherlands 5G auction has finally begun, with the three major operators in the country – KPN, Vodafone, and T-Mobile – all participating. Spectrum in the 700, 1,400 and 2,100 MHz bands is up for grabs…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Accelerated 5G rollout could boost UK economy $150bn – but can telcos really go any faster?

  29-06-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  Across the globe, the coronavirus pandemic has left economies devastated, with the UK facing the possibility of the deepest recession of any nation in the developed world. Revitalising the economy will soon be at the forefront of government agenda in nearly every country around the globe. But how can we jump-start a stalled economy? For many of the more developed countries in the world, 5G is being vaunted as a key technology to drive economic recovery…read more on TotalTele.com &ra
  
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• A dozen bidders enter race for Ethiopian operating licence

  29-06-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  Having long been a forbidden fruit for telcos, the Ethiopian telecoms market is finally opening up to foreign participation. Ethio Telecom’s monopoly on the country’s communications has lasted almost a century, but a radical policy shift by the nation&rsquo…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Watch a steam locomotive fired up for the first time 80 years

  26-06-2020 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tomorrow (Saturday 27th June) there will be a chance to see a steam locomotive fired up for the first time in 80 years following restoration works.
  The Welsh Pony is a steam locomotive built for the Festiniog Railway in 1867. Part of the second batch of locomotives built for the line, it continued in use until c1940. Following a prolonged period out of use, including time spent on a plinth in the car park at Porthmadog Harbour Station, Welsh Pony was taken into the works at Boston Lodge in 2014
  
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• London’s museums and galleries reopening following the Covid lockdown

  26-06-2020 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Slowly life returns to London’s cultural landscape as museums and galleries wake from their virus imposed slumber and prepare to welcome visitors again.
  This will a regularly updated page listing the museums and galleries that have announced their opening dates. Many will need you to book timed tickets to go in, even the free museums, as they will need to control visitor numbers.Museums and Galleries with known opening datesMuseum
  Status
  Booking details
  Bank of England Museum
  Expected to o
  
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• INCA praises #connectivitychampions as UK broadband shows resilience during lockdown

  26-06-2020 10:46 via realwire.com
  
  Figures from Ofcom also indicate a lasting digital legacy following covid-19 restrictions London, UK, 26 June 2020 – As the UK gradually emerges from lockdown imposed in response to the covid-19 pandemic, the performance of its broadband networks in the face of swelled demand has been praised by the national independent networks’ organisation. The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) also commended the independent networks industry and its workforce – the #connec
  
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• Virgin Media apologises for network outage in London

  25-06-2020 18:45 via ft.com
  Glitch angers broadband users working from home across the capital
  
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• EU competition chief urges more cross-border M&A

  25-06-2020 14:38 via ft.com
  Margrethe Vestager calls for pan-European consolidation, especially in telecoms sector
  
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• A floating swimming pool for Canary Wharf

  25-06-2020 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Plans have been shown off for a swimming pool, in a barge, floating in a Canary Wharf dock.
  Although it looks like a conventional swimming pool in an unconventional location, the company behind it says that the water will be naturally filtered heated water and not chlorinated as you would get in a normal swimming pool.
  They say that their intention is to “create a new spa culture in the UK doing away with luxury and pampering”.
  From the planning application
  It’s a different tak
  
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• NGMN Alliance Announces Ms. Anita Döhler as New CEO

  25-06-2020 10:00 via realwire.com
  
  New CEO Anita Döhler to take over on July 1st as long-term CEO Peter Meissner retires Frankfurt, Germany, 25. June 2020: The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance announces Ms. Anita Döhler as new CEO and Board Director. She will take over her new role from Dr. Peter Meissner, who will retire from this position on June 30, 2020. Since its incorporation in 2006, Dr. Peter Meissner acted as founding director and CEO of the...Source: RealWire
  
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• Cerillion to demonstrate BSS Automation in TM Forum digital showcase

  25-06-2020 10:00 via realwire.com
  
  The “Edge” in Automation catalyst project reveals how Communications Services Providers (CSPs) can enrich their enterprise offerings with an open and fully automated approach to managing and monetising Edge Computing London, 25th June 2020 – Cerillion (AIM: CER), an innovator in digital monetisation and customer management solutions, today announced it will be presenting its BSS automation solutions as part of The “Edge” in Automation catalyst project, due to be unv
  
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• A trip to a socially distanced London Zoo

  25-06-2020 08:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  London Zoo has reopened, but with just a quarter of the 8,000 customers, they would normally allow into the zoo on a pre-pandemic day, what’s a visit to the socially distanced zoo like?
  Firstly you need to book tickets in advance, which has the notable side effect of getting inside rather quick when everyone in front of you is just waving an email at the ticket barrier. The other factor is that the zoo is only partially open, with all the indoor spaces closed, and a new one-way route that
  
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• Ford first carmaker to sign up for private 5G network in UK

  25-06-2020 05:00 via ft.com
  Project with Vodafone partly funded by UK government
  
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• Where will Google's cable land?

  25-06-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  The Google and Facebook backed Pacific Light Cable network is supposed to link the USA Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines, but a report in the FT today suggests that the US government is pushing for an alternative route due to security concerns over Hong Kong…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Vodafone Business and Ford partner to build private 5G network in the UK

  25-06-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  In a joint statement released today Ford and Vodafone Business announced that they are collaborating to create “the 5G factory of the future”. The project, which is due to be completed in Autumn 2020…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• UK & Welsh governments offer funding boost for rural broadband in Wales

  25-06-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport yesterday announced a collaboration with the Welsh government which could see over 50,000 rural homes and businesses in Wales become eligible from broadband upgrades.  From this week, residents and businesses will be able to access more funding as part of the UK Government&rsquo…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Sunrise vies to grab a slice of the home entertainment market

  25-06-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  In March Sunrise became the first Swiss telecom provider to offer Internet and TV devices with an installment payment plan and now claim that around half of the country buy their Internet and TV devices through their telecommunications provider…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• eGaming and connectivity mean Three sponsorship of Chelsea FC is about more than just shirts

  25-06-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  Three have announced their largest sponsorship deal as they sign up to become to become Chelsea’s principal shirt sponsor, but the deal is about more than just branding.Kicking off on 1 July 2020 it comes at a time when most men and women&rsquo…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Brazil tops demand for free access to essential online services during pandemic

  25-06-2020 02:00 via totaltele.com
  Mobile operators in emerging markets such as Brazil and South Africa are experiencing increased traffic and demand for free data as the coronavirus pandemic drives users online. That’s according to recent online search data from Upstream’s Zero-D, an ad-funded free mobile internet platform designed to keep users connected to the digital world even when they have run out of data.
  Demand for free access to essential online services is highest in Brazil, with searches for “intern
  
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• Former Jubilee line construction site to be redeveloped

  24-06-2020 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A large plot of land that’s been empty ever since the Jubilee line extension was built 20 years ago is finally going be built on again.
  (c) Landmark Court
  The site was cleared to provide access down to the tunnels for the tube line extension, and part of the site is now given over to a ventilation shaft and electricity substation for the Jubilee line. Next to it is the famed Cross Bones cemetery for paupers and alleged prostitutes.
  However, since the completion of the Jubilee line, the sit
  
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