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• Iran Unveils New Phases of Telecom Networks - Financial Tribune

  07-02-2017 23:56 via financialtribune.com
  
  Iran Unveils New Phases of Telecom Networks
  Financial Tribune
  Iran's Ministry of Communication and Information Technology unveiled a second phase of the National Information Network (NIN) on February 6. The event was held on occasion of the 10-Day Dawn festivities marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic ...
  
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• Telecom ETFs: What Lies Ahead in 2017? - Nasdaq

  07-02-2017 21:18 via nasdaq.com
  
  Telecom ETFs: What Lies Ahead in 2017?
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  The surprising victory of Republican Donald Trump in the presidential election is starting to impact telecom policy parameters. Trump will take charge of White House on Jan 20, 2017 and will select a new Chairperson of the U.S. telecom regulatory body ...and more »
  
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• 'League Of Legends' SK Telecom Streams Will No Longer Use Translators After Troublesome First Broadcast - iDigitalTimes.com

  07-02-2017 19:18 via idigitaltimes.com
  
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  'League Of Legends' SK Telecom Streams Will No Longer Use Translators After Troublesome First Broadcast
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  If you weren't a fan of the translator on Faker's first Twitch stream, you weren't the only one. SK Telecom head coach, Choi “L.i.E.S” Byung-hoon, said on Wolf's stream Tuesday that the team will no longer use translators or be streamed on different ...and more »
  
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• AT&T and DoCoMo in VoLTE roaming pact

  07-02-2017 17:45
  AT&T says its VoLTE customers can roam on DoCoMo in Japan
  
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• 3GPP unveils 5G logo

  07-02-2017 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  (Telecompaper) The 3GPP standards group has released a logo for 5G, to help set apart the next generation of mobile network technology from its predecessors. The logo can be used from 3GPP Release 15, the first set of technical standards for 5G, the 3GPP said in a statement on its website. The 3GPP agreed in June 2016 on a work plan for Release 15 and expects to have it ready by the end of 2018. At that point operators and equipment makers can use the logo for the launch of the first 5G networks
  
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• Operators missing out on $6.7bn managed Wifi opportunity

  07-02-2017 17:15
  XCellAir study found 15% of consumers are willing to pay for their Wifi to be managed by a third party
  
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• Moody's: Telecom M&A to Continue - Multichannel News

  07-02-2017 16:45 via multichannel.com
  Moody's: Telecom M&A to Continue
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  Credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service predicts that mergers & acquisitions activity among telecom companies will continue as the industry seeks to offset low revenue potential and intensifying competition with deals. Already the sector has ...and more »
  
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• Telecom Italia to invest almost $12 billion in digital services, network improvement - RCR Wireless News

  07-02-2017 16:11 via rcrwireless.com
  
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  Telecom Italia to invest almost $12 billion in digital services, network improvement
  RCR Wireless News
  The telco expects its LTE network to reach 99% of the Italian population by the end of 2019. Telecom Italia announced plans to invest 11 billion euros ($11.8 billion) over the next three years to launch premium digital services and improve its network ...
  
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• SK Telecom reaches 3.6 Gbps on a connected BMW driving 106 mph - TechRepublic

  07-02-2017 15:40 via techrepublic.com
  
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  SK Telecom reaches 3.6 Gbps on a connected BMW driving 106 mph
  TechRepublic
  In partnership with Ericsson and BMW, SK Telecom recently piloted its new 5G network with some impressive results. By Conner Forrest | February 7, 2017, 6:40 AM PST. RSS. Comments; Facebook; Linkedin; Twitter; More. Email; Print; Reddit; Delicious ...
  ​SK Telecom achieves top 5G speeds on BMW connected carZDNet
  5G trial: SK Telecom achieves 3.6 Gbps speed for connected vehicleTelecom Lead (regist
  
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• Telecom Services and Consumer Staples Were Weaker - Market Realist

  07-02-2017 15:38 via marketrealist.com
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  Telecom Services and Consumer Staples Were Weaker
  Market Realist
  After showing weakness for two consecutive trading weeks, the telecom services sector started the week on a lighter note. The S&P 500 Telecom services sector fell 0.8%. Iridium Communications (IRDM), Oclaro (OCLR), and United States Cellular (USM) ...
  
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• Smartphones to generate half of all internet traffic in 2021

  07-02-2017 14:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  (Telecompaper) Nearly half of all internet traffic will come from smartphones in five years, but the majority of the traffic will still run over fixed networks, according to the latest forecasts from Cisco. The company's latest Visual Networking Index estimates that 60 percent of traffic from mobile devices was offloaded to fixed networks in 2016, and this will still be around 63 percent in 2021, at the end of its five-year forecast period. Smartphones accounted for 16 percent of total global IP
  
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• Nokia, Qualcomm, Alphabet demo private LTE over CBRS band

  07-02-2017 14:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Nokia, Qualcomm and Alphabet have demonstrated a private LTE network using 3.5 GHz spectrum in the US. The companies are all founding members of the CBRS Alliance, set up to take advantage of the spectrum designated by the FCC for shared, unlicensed use in the 3.5 GHz band, known as Citizens Broadband Radio Service. The partners built the network at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and also used the demo to show off 360-degree video streaming of the in-car experience on the race track
  
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• Millicom to sell Tigo Senegal to Wari for USD 129 mln

  07-02-2017 14:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Millicom announced that it has signed an agreement for the sale of its Tigo business in Senegal to Wari Group for USD 129 million. Wari Group, based in Senegal, operates a platform for digital financial services in Africa and is expected to build on the Tigo Money service to expand its business.
  
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• Outdated telecom laws pose a challenge for Ajit Pai's FCC - The Hill (blog)

  07-02-2017 14:20 via thehill.com
  
  The Hill (blog)
  Outdated telecom laws pose a challenge for Ajit Pai's FCC
  The Hill (blog)
  The most modern part of America's economy – communications – suffers under America's most out-of-date law and most backward-looking regulation. In the absence of Congress passing a modern communications law for the 21st century, it can be hard to ...
  Telecom Alert - February 6, 2017: Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee; February Open Meeting Agenda; 911 ...The National Law Review
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• Alibaba Reportedly in Talks With Telecom Players to Provide Free Internet in India - NDTV

  07-02-2017 13:51 via gadgets.ndtv.com
  
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  Alibaba Reportedly in Talks With Telecom Players to Provide Free Internet in India
  NDTV
  Chinese Internet giant Alibaba may be the next major player after Facebook to try its hands on providing free Internet in India. A new report claims that the company is in talks with telecom operators as well as Wi-Fi providers to offer free Internet ...
  Alibaba reportedly in talks with telecom operators to offer free Wi-Fi service in IndiaBGR India
  Alibaba plans telco partnerships, to offer free Intern
  
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• China Telecom, CMMB venture to deploy advanced network for 'connected car' services - South China Morning Post

  07-02-2017 13:47 via scmp.com
  
  South China Morning Post
  China Telecom, CMMB venture to deploy advanced network for 'connected car' services
  South China Morning Post
  China Telecom, the world's eighth largest wireless network operator by subscribers, has agreed to collaborate with Global Vision Media Technology on rolling out key infrastructure that will support nationwide, satellite-based “connected car” services.
  
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• Prysmian Group at Middle East Electricity 2017

  07-02-2017 11:54
  
  The Group showcases its full range of cables, including its most recent innovations for Construction, Power Transmission and Industrial applicationsFocus on PRY-CAM Monitoring Systems, TECSUN Solar cables and P-Laser, the most powerful cable solution for HVDC power transmission, with dedicated technical seminarsMilan, 07 February 2017 – Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, will showcase state-of-the-art technologies at MEE 2017, the electrical
  
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• Operators to miss $6.7bn opportunity from consumer demand for managed Wi-Fi

  07-02-2017 10:09
  
  XCellAir™ research reveals lost OPEX saving and revenue opportunity from paid-for managed Wi-Fi in the homeSan Diego, 7th February 2017 – Consumer interest in managed Wi-Fi services represents a $6.7 billion missed opportunity for service providers globally, a new study from XCellAir has revealed. Data from a new survey of 1,000 consumers each in the US and UK reveals that on average, 15% of consumers would be willing to pay for their Wi-Fi service to...Source: RealWire
  
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• HUBER+SUHNER to showcase mission-critical defense portfolio at IDEX 2017

  07-02-2017 10:00
  
  Herisau, 07 February 2017 – HUBER+SUHNER, leading international manufacturer and supplier of components and systems for electrical and optical connectivity, will demonstrate its wide range of ground-breaking defence products and solutions at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2017 in Abu Dhabi. Providing a complete offering that meets current and future requirements, the Swiss company will be revealing why its turn-key approach is a major differentiator in the fast-
  
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• Spark New Zealand launches takeover bid for TeamTalk

  07-02-2017 09:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Spark New Zealand announced an offer to buy New Zealand operator TeamTalk for 80 cents per share. TeamTalk is comprised of three operating businesses, namely TeamTalk (mobile radio services), CityLink (provision of metro fibre services primarily in the Wellington CBD), and Farmside (internet service provider focused on the rural market).
  
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• Opening bell: Telecom stocks in news; Tata Steel, BHEL results today - Livemint

  07-02-2017 03:47 via livemint.com
  
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  Opening bell: Telecom stocks in news; Tata Steel, BHEL results today
  Livemint
  Asian markets were subdued in morning trade. According to Reuters, political uncertainty is weighing on investor sentiment. Overnight, the US markets closed lower on selling in energy shares. S&P 500 at 2,292 points is down 0.21%. Banks worry govt may ...
  Voda-Idea merger credit positive for telecom sectorThe Asian Ageall 36 news articles »
  
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• When it comes to digital transformation think big but start small, share the risk and listen to the experts

  07-02-2017 01:00
   As operators continue to see a decline in traditional revenue streams, particularly voice and data, and reach the point of market saturation, leading to price wars and stiff competition, those wanting to remain profitable have little choice – diversification is essential for survival. This notion will not come as a surprise to operators and evidence of market consolidation and movement by operators outside of the traditional telco space is already emerging as different players look
  
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• TDC sells hosting arm, COO quits

  07-02-2017 01:00
  TDC this week agreed to sell its hosting business to Danish investment firm Maj Invest Equity.In a statement on Monday, the Danish incumbent said the sale is in line with its 'Always simpler and better strategy'…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Spark in takeover bid for smaller rival

  07-02-2017 01:00
  Spark has launched a takeover bid for one of New Zealand's smaller operators TeamTalk, it announced on Tuesday.
  The New Zealand incumbent will offer 80 cents (&euro…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Managed WiFi services worth up to $6.7bn to telcos

  07-02-2017 01:00
  Providing managed WiFi services to consumer customers represents a $6.7 billion opportunity for telcos, based on the findings of a survey published by XCellAir on Tuesday.According to XCellAir, that figure is derived from a $3.3 billion revenue opportunity by 2018…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Idea eyes two towers sales ahead of Voda tie-up

  07-02-2017 01:00
  Idea Cellular is working on two transactions to rid itself of its telecoms towers businesses ahead of a possible merger deal with rival Vodafone, it emerged this week.The Indian mobile operator is looking to offload its 16% stake in Indus Towers to one of its joint venture partners Bharti Infratel and is also pushing ahead with the sale of towers held by its Idea Cellular Infrastructure Services (ICIS) unit…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Deutsche Telekom seeks €1bn Romania exit

  07-02-2017 01:00
  Deutsche Telekom is in talks to sell its Romanian business for up to €1 billion, attracting interest from Orange and RCS & RDS, the country's biggest cable and satellite TV provider…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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