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• Mobile data giveaways create conundrums

  01-12-2016 19:23 via ft.com
  Customers like the offers but regulators worry about net neutrality
  
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• Fears ebb of Trump blocking AT&T-Time Warner deal

  01-12-2016 19:15 via ft.com
  Executives confident deal can pass scrutiny after talks with president-elect’s team
  
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• Jio continues to cause headaches for competitors in India

  01-12-2016 18:00
  
  Jio has continued its assault on the Indian telco market by extending its freebies offer through to 31 March 2017.
  The company entered the fray in September with an offer which raised eyebrows throughout the country; data, voice, video and the full bouquet of Jio applications and content, absolutely free. As a result, Jio’s owner Mukesh Ambani claims the brand now has more than 52 million customers making it not only the fastest growing technology company in India, but the fastest growing
  
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• $40m Pebble deal speaks volumes about smartwatch industry

  01-12-2016 15:51
  
  Fitbit is reportedly out to buy smartwatch manufacturer Pebble for $40 million in a move which brings home the limitations in the segment.
  Pebble is generally admired in the smartwatch segment which was clearly demonstrated in its Kickstarter campaign last year. The team reached its funding goal in roughly 17 minutes, but that would appear to be the peak in fortunes for the business, as it would appear to have slowly declined since.
  Fitbit is reportedly buying Pebble to gain control over its IP,
  
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• Premium Devices Drive Tablet Market Growth in 3Q16

  01-12-2016 15:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  The main trends in the quarter were the ongoing expansion of detachables and the penetration of tablets in the commercial segment. Click here for more.
  
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• Demonetization Move Slows Down PC and Mobile Devices Market in India

  01-12-2016 15:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Indian government's demonetization move of making old 500 and 1000 Rupees notes invalid as legal tender in the country has led to a slow down across many industries and consumer devices market seems to be no different.Click here for more.
  
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• Australian Tablets fall by 17% for 5th quarter; Android overtakes iOS

  01-12-2016 15:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Australian tablet market experienced its fifth straight quarter of decline as the overall tablet market fell by 17.4% year on year (YoY) in 2016Q3.Click here for more.
  
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• Ofcom calls for more powers after Brexit

  01-12-2016 14:37 via ft.com
  Regulator wants tougher rules to protect UK consumers from ‘oligopolies’
  
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• New service provider initiative to speed delivery of virtualized services

  01-12-2016 14:00
  
  Broadband Forum invites non-member service providers to help define an industry wide framework for automated introduction, integration and delivery of virtualized servicesFremont, California, December 1, 2016: The Broadband Forum today announced the first steps have been taken to form a new industry connectivity and virtualization committee of global service providers which will resolve how connectivity and virtualization are bought and sold by service providers worldwide. Founded by the Forum&r
  
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• Nokia smartphones to rise from the dead

  01-12-2016 13:17
  
  It’s official. Like a phoenix, Nokia smartphones have risen from the ashes to take on the world once more.
  It feels a bit like the return of a long-forgotten king to claim his rightful place on the throne of the smartphone kingdom; defiantly galloping back into town upon his noble steed, HMD Global.
  Of course, while Nokia has been away the mobile handset market has evolved beyond recognition. It is essentially starting from nothing, with a fondly-remembered brand name and experienced dudes
  
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• AWS steps up AI focus

  01-12-2016 13:06
  
  AWS has announced three new features for its artificial intelligence portfolio at re:Invent 2016 in Las Vegas this week.
  Artificial intelligence is a development which could have wide ranging impacts on businesses throughout the world, and while many have been sceptical about its effectiveness the technology is starting to make waves. Google recently announced a few changes to the way its translation tool works with AI, IBM’s Watson seems to be making progress constantly and Salesforce&rsq
  
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• Certus Appoints Richard Summerfield As Non-Executive Director

  01-12-2016 12:50
  
  Oracle Platinum Partner Certus Solutions [www.certus-solutions.com] has appointed Richard Summerfield as a Non-Executive Director. Richard is currently the Group HR Director at global telecoms provider JT [Jersey Telecom], an Oracle HCM customer of Certus-Solutions since 2015. JT is also currently using Certus-Solutions’ 'engage® Business Support Services’.Richard has over 20 years of corporate HR leadership experience, the last six as a member of JT's management board. Previousl
  
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• 5G in Asia: Seizing the first-mover advantage

  01-12-2016 12:11
  
  Telecoms.com periodically invites expert third parties to comment on the industry’s biggest trends and challenges. In this post, Paul Bradley, Gemalto’s 5G Strategy & Partnerships Director, discusses the benefits of early 5G adoption for operators around the world. 
  Are you ready for 5G? With this new wireless mobile communication technology, consumers have the ability to download an entire movie in seconds, while businesses can deliver a more seamless customer experience.
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• That’s no moon – DT brings drone defence system online

  01-12-2016 11:58
  
  Deutsche Telekom has been watching Star Wars again. The German telco has completed work on a drone defence system which can identify and neutralise aerial invaders.
  The Magenta Drone Defense System project from Deutsche is designed to keep prying eyes out of sensitive areas and to stop amateur wannabe spies dicking about near airports. While drones are legitimately used across a number of industries – like film, surveying, logistics etc – their accessibility, cost and ease of use can
  
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• New US law gives intelligence agencies huge scope to hack legally

  01-12-2016 11:45
  
  It would appear the US is not happy with the unprecedented power granted to intelligence agencies in the UK through the Snoopers Charter, so it’s revamped its own rules to make sure they are the spy kings.
  The move has snuck under the radar mostly, but sets a worrying trend in the global political arena; despite protest from privacy advocates, politicians don’t seem to care and are happy to extend the power and influence of intelligence agencies without concern for consequences. This
  
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• Watchdog to probe UK landline rental charges

  01-12-2016 10:37 via ft.com
  Ofcom fears elderly and vulnerable unduly hit by price rises
  
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• Telstra switches off 2G network

  01-12-2016 01:00
  Telstra on Thursday switched off its 2G network, and urged any remaining customers still using a 2G device to upgrade to a newer model.The Australian incumbent warned anyone with a life-critical device – such as health monitors, fire and security alarms &ndash…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Reliance Jio to offer free services until end of March 2017

  01-12-2016 01:00
  Reliance Jio Infocomm on Thursday extended its promotional offer of free mobile services for an extra three months, delivering a blow to rival Indian operators.Mukesh Ambani, India's richest man and chairman of Jio's parent company, Reliance Industries, said in a speech that the operator will launch a new promotion on 1 January 2017 called &quot…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Nokia, HPE collaborate on IoT solutions

  01-12-2016 01:00
  Nokia and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) this week agreed to collaborate on IoT solutions for enterprises.In a statement on Wednesday, the two companies said they plan to target the industrial/manufacturing and smart cities sectors…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Fresh rumours of Idea towers sale emerge

  01-12-2016 01:00
  Fresh rumours that Idea Cellular plans to sell its towers unit emerged this week.Sources cited by CNBC-TV18 on Tuesday claim that the Indian operator is keen to offload 100% of the business…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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