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• AT&T/Straight Path: millions for millimetres

  10-04-2017 19:19
  The aggressive acquirer of spectrum has proved its business case
  
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• VR & AI not perfect at the moment – analyst freaks out

  10-04-2017 18:36
  
  New research from Forrester claims new technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality will not move beyond mediocrity unless more attention is given to customer experience.
  Only last month, the world was treated to a horde of demonstrations and other-worldly use cases for emerging technologies such as AI and VR, though little thought has been given to the practical implementation. That’s the state of play according to Forrester’s Jennifer Wise, who believes shortcom
  
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• Vivendi CEO tops list for new Telecom Italia board

  10-04-2017 18:05
  Media group nominations suggest it wants to replace current TI chairman with own CEO
  
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• AT&T throws $1.6bn at naughty boy Straight Path

  10-04-2017 17:18
  
  AT&T has announced plans to acquire Straight Path Communications for $1.6 billion, which includes its portfolio of millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum, including 39 GHz and 28 GHz licenses.
  This happens to be the second time in a matter of months AT&T has bought its way into the high-frequency airwaves after quietly acquiring FiberTower in February. FiberTower, which has spectrum in the 24 GHz and 39 GHz bands covering 30 billion MHz POPs, will sit nicely next to Straight Path as AT&T
  
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• HUBER+SUHNER to showcase its next generation connectivity solutions for Broadcast at NAB 2017

  10-04-2017 17:00
  
  Herisau, Switzerland. 10 April 2017: Leading international manufacturer of components and systems for electrical and optical connectivity, HUBER+SUHNER, is set to showcase its extensive range of next generation connectivity solutions tailored for broadcasters at NAB 2017, taking place April 24th-27th.The Swiss-based company will exhibit a wide array of solutions at the Las Vegas show, including the building blocks broadcasters need to build modern, cost-effective control facilities. Among these
  
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• Pai sets FCC targets on net neutrality, but don’t expect an easy ride

  10-04-2017 13:46
  
  The first few months of the Trump presidency have been pretty turbulent for the tech and telco industry, but as FCC Chairman Ajit Pai set his target on net neutrality, don’t expect this battle to run as smoothly.
  Only last week, Pai reportedly told major telco trade groups of his plans to drop net neutrality rules put in place by his predecessor Tom Wheeler in 2015, and to replace the legislation with voluntary agreements to adopt open internet principles. Telcos would not be held by law t
  
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• Prysmian Group announces creation of a new regional Centre of Excellence in Brazil with investments of €45 million

  10-04-2017 13:33
  
  Once fully operational, it will be a competitive hub to serve the local wire and cable market, and will increase product exports in the regionMilan and São Paulo, 10 April 2017 - Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces the creation of its new global Centre of Excellence for Latin America. The project, launched worldwide this month and involving a total investment of €45 million, is the confirmation of...Source: RealWire
  
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• Switzerland ISPs top leader board for Netflix performance

  10-04-2017 12:45
  
  Netflix has recently released the results of its ISP Speed Index for February, which reveals Switzerland has best prime time Netflix performance worldwide, and the UK is distinctly average.
  The Netflix ISP Speed Index is a measure of prime time performance on particular ISPs, listing the average prime time bitrate for Netflix content streamed to members during a particular month. The team calculate the average bitrate of Netflix content in Mbps streamed by members per ISP, across all devices.
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• Airtel continues mud-slinging but shows little fighting spirit

  10-04-2017 12:03
  
  Bharti Airtel has accused Reliance Jio of directly ignoring an order from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and continuing its ‘Summer Surprise’ discounts for customers.
  Only a couple of days after Jio announced it was extending its free services offer, albeit under a different name, TRAI finally said enough is enough, forcing Jio to actually start charging its customers. Although free services were a welcome break for the general population in India, the established
  
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• Openet wins Most Innovative Data Monetisation Solution award at the Policy Control Conference in Berlin

  10-04-2017 10:30
  
  Openet’s Real-time Offer Manager (RTOM) honoured for offering greater insight, personalised engagement and increased revenuesDUBLIN, Ireland – 10th April, 2017– Openet, a global leader in the supply of real-time BSS (business support systems) and customer engagement systems, has been awarded the ‘Most Innovative Data Monetisation Solution’ award for Real-time Offer Manager (RTOM) at the Policy Control Awards. Openet was selected from a list of finalists to receive t
  
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• Vodafone Australia sounds alarm over NBN's use of prospective 5G spectrum

  10-04-2017 02:00
  Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) warned on Monday that state-owned broadband wholesaler NBN Co currently holds spectrum that could prove vitally important for future 5G services.Frequencies in the 3.4 GHz-3.7 GHz bands were allocated to NBN for the fixed wireless portion of its network rollout…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Vivendi hints at intention to replace Telecom Italia chairman

  10-04-2017 02:00
  Vivendi on Sunday submitted a list of nominees for Telecom Italia's board that hints at its possible intention to replace chairman Giuseppe Recchi with its own CEO, Arnaud de Puyfontaine…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• AT&T acquires nationwide '5G spectrum' via $1.6bn Straight Path deal

  10-04-2017 02:00
  AT&T on Monday acquired a nationwide portfolio of 5G spectrum by agreeing to buy Straight Path in a deal worth $1.6 billion (€1.51 billion).Virginia-based Straight Path holds 735 licences for millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum in the 39 GHz band…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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