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• FCC reforms ‘outdated’ 800MHz band rules

  24-03-2017 18:15
  The FCC has decided to modernise its cellular licensing and power rules in the 800MHz cellular band to provide millions of wireless customers with greater access to networks at faster speeds
  
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• ANAM - A2P Messaging Provider - Announce New Asia CEO Appointment

  24-03-2017 15:47
  
  ‘Industry figures on the global A2P SMS market indicate Asia will see its most lucrative growth between 2017-2021’ – Conor Devine, Anam Asia, CEOAnam Technologies, the fastest growing independent Application 2 Person (A2P) SMS Monetisation service provider in the world, filtering billions of messages for Mobile Operators in over 60 countries, has announced the appointment of Conor Devine, CEO for Anam Asia Sdn Bhd, as the company targets further Global growth opportunities.Devi
  
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• Spain's Jazztel latest operator to hike prices for more data

  24-03-2017 15:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Spanish operator Jazztel, now an Orange brand, is set to become the latest Spanish to raise its prices via a EUR 2 increase in its monthly rental fee, reports website ADSL Zone...
  
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• Deutsche Telekom to promote tech for music with Gorillaz

  24-03-2017 15:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Deutsche Telekom will launch a campaign with UK music band Gorillaz demonstrating how the creative use of new technologies can enhance music experiences...
  
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• Ethernet speeds on fibre rise to 400G

  24-03-2017 15:15
  AT&T pushes Ethernet fibre speeds to 400Gbps between New York and Washington DC in trial alongside commercial traffic
  
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• EU countries launch industry platform at Rome Digital Day

  24-03-2017 15:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) European countries committed to a series of digital agenda initiatives at Digital Day in Rome, an event organised by the European Commission and the...
  
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• Paratus Telecom pledges to develop rugby in Zambia

  24-03-2017 15:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Paratus Telecom Zambia has pledged to continue sponsoring Rugby 7s in Zambia as part of an initiative to develop the budding sport and guarantee...
  
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• Ooredoo Oman sponsors three SMEs

  24-03-2017 14:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Ooredoo Oman has sponsored three SMEs as part of its recently launched Entrepreneur programme...
  
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• Ooredoo Maldives, HDC ink deal to build HQ

  24-03-2017 14:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Ooredoo Maldives and Housing Development Corporation (HDC) have signed an agreement for the construction and development of Ooredoo headquarters in Hulhumale...
  
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• Major Swedish operators comply with grid documentation rules

  24-03-2017 14:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Swedish postal and telecoms regulator PTS said Com Hem, Tele2 Sweden, Telenor Sweden, Telia Company and 3 Sweden are complying with its requirements for them to document their networks...
  
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• National Instruments names Rapp as CFO

  24-03-2017 14:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) National Instruments appointed Karen Rapp as CFO commencing on 9 May. Rapp will oversee NI's global Finance and IT organisations and report to Alex Davern, NI CEO...
  
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• Bloj named president of Lenovo Brasil

  24-03-2017 13:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Lenovo has announced that its new president in Brazil is Ricardo Bloj. The manager takes over the position after 14 months as Chief Operating Officer...
  
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• O2 Slovakia to distribute part of 2016 profit

  24-03-2017 13:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) O2 Czech Republic announced that its subsidiary O2 Slovakia will distribute EUR 40.7 million (CZK 1.1 billion) of its 2016 profit as dividends to the parent company...
  
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• TTCL calls for more funding to upgrade infrastructure

  24-03-2017 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Tanzania Telecommunication Company Limited (TTCL) needs TZS 300 billion to install new equipment to increase efficiency and competitiveness in the market...
  
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• Bosnia mobile telephony users increase 3.2% in 2016

  24-03-2017 12:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) The number of mobile telephony users in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina increased by 3.2 percent in 2016, while the number of fixed telephony subscribers decreased by 8.1 percent...
  
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• Yes Telecom acquires Vrieservice

  24-03-2017 12:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  (Telecompaper) KPN subsidiary Yes Telecom announced the acquisition of Vrieservice, an independent provider of mobile and fixed services...
  
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• German regulator issues EUR 200,000 fine for telemarketing

  24-03-2017 12:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Germany's Federal Network Agency has imposed a fine of EUR 200,000 against a company for unsolicited telemarketing...
  
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• CanalDigitaal lowers cost of customer service line

  24-03-2017 12:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Dutch pay-TV provider CanalDigitaal has reduced the cost of calling its customer service to the standard call rate...
  
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• HAUD gives more value through its Traffic Audit Service

  24-03-2017 11:34
  
  Singapore, 24th March 2017 - HAUD has now established itself as a market leading SMS firewall provider, and through experience it has acknowledged that the power of knowledge through data is very important for operators to be able to take educated decisions on their current situation. Without such knowledge, the MNO cannot take a clear decision on what solution would be required or what action would be more suitable for its needs. Without analysis and...Source: RealWire
  
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• Google aims to transform telecom networks in India, eyes new telco partnerships - ETTelecom.com

  24-03-2017 11:25 via telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com
  
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  Google aims to transform telecom networks in India, eyes new telco partnerships
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  Google aims to transform telecom networks in India, eyes new telco partnerships NEW DELHI: Google Inc is looking to bring more Indian telecom operators on board its software defined networking (SDN)-based platform. The internet search giant says its ...
  
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• StarHub CCO Kevin Lim to retire

  24-03-2017 10:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Singapore operator StarHub has revamped its senior leadership team. The company has appointed Chong Yoke Sin to lead its Enterprise Business Group, effective 3 April...
  
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• Chilean regulator sets up innovation and development unit

  24-03-2017 10:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Chilean communications regulator Subtel has announced the creation of a public-private Telecommunications Innovation and Development Unit, tasked...
  
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• NEC, Netcracker power NTT's network slicing tech trial

  24-03-2017 10:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) NEC and Netcracker Technology are participating in a trial with Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) to realize the 'NetroSphere Concept' for developing future communication networks...
  
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• PSA consults on updated sanctions policy

  24-03-2017 10:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) The UK's premium services regulator, the PSA announced a public consultation to review its sanctions procedures. The PSA said it had been reviewing the effectiveness of its approach to sanctioning...
  
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• TRAI rejects Telecom Commission's contention on promo tariffs - Economic Times

  24-03-2017 09:48 via economictimes.indiatimes.com
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  TRAI rejects Telecom Commission's contention on promo tariffs
  Economic Times
  NEW DELHI: Telecom regulator TRAI has rejected Telecom Commission's contention that free promotional offers allowed by it are responsible for the industry's falling financial health and lower licence fee payments to the government. TRAI is drafting a ...and more »
  
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• TIM to launch newco to roll out fibre in underserved areas

  24-03-2017 09:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Telecom Italia (TIM) has announced that its board of directors approved a plan presented by CEO Flavio Cattaneo to set up a new company to roll out high-speed broadband in underserved "white" areas of Italy. The company will be dedicated exclusively to the selective development of new fibre infrastructure in the non-economically viable areas of the country known as clusters C and D. In a statement TIM said the plan is to create a company with a financial partner as majority shareh
  
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• US Senate votes to dismantle broadband privacy rules

  24-03-2017 08:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  (Telecompaper) The US Senate has voted to dismantle the FCC's broadband privacy rules. Among other things, the rules require ISPs get consumer consent before using personal data. If signed by the president, the law will repeal the FCC's broadband privacy framework, and eliminate the requirement that cable and broadband providers offer customers a choice before selling their sensitive, personal information. FCC commissioner Mignon Clyburn and FTC commissioner Terrell McSweeny said in a joint stat
  
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• Airtel buys Tikona, 4G becomes telecom's new battle ground - Hindustan Times

  24-03-2017 08:10 via hindustantimes.com
  
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  Airtel buys Tikona, 4G becomes telecom's new battle ground
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  Man walking past a shop with an advertisement for mobile service provider Airtel and Idea in Mumbai. Buyouts, mergers and quick exits -- as India's richest man shakes up the country's ultra-competitive mobile market, telecommunications companies are ...
  Telecom wars: Bharti Airtel ramps up 4G data with Rs 1600-cr Tikona dealBusiness Standardall 91 news articles »
  
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• China Telecom Global Named a "Caring Company" - Marketwired (press release)

  24-03-2017 04:25 via marketwired.com
  China Telecom Global Named a "Caring Company"
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  HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwired - Mar 23, 2017) - China Telecom Global Limited (CTG) has been named a "Caring Company" by the Hong Kong Council of Social Services (HKCSS), entering the list for the first time since the company's establishment in ...and more »
  
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• SoftBank gets 5G experimental license on 28GHz, starts trial

  24-03-2017 03:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) SoftBank was granted an experimental license to conduct tests on the 28GHz frequency band, a candidate for 5G mobile communications in Japan. SoftBank has already started indoor and outdoor trials in Tokyo Waterfront City (Daiba District) using the 28GHz band with a view to future commercial deployment.
  
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• Vodafone snatches rural service from Telecom - Radio New Zealand

  24-03-2017 01:06 via radionz.co.nz
  
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  Vodafone snatches rural service from Telecom
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  The majority of a small telecommunications company's rural internet service will be sold to Vodafone, posing a major obstacle to Spark's takeover bid. No caption. Photo: RNZ. Vodafone is to buy a 70 percent stake in the Farmside service for $10 million ...and more »
  
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• YouTube's ad problem spells trouble for Facebook – consultant

  24-03-2017 01:00
  It is now time for YouTube's "Extremist Hate-Speech Hour", occasionally brought to you in association with, until recently, some of the biggest brands in the world, including none other than AT&T and Verizon, among others.Not any more of course, because the two telcos are among a growing number of prominent companies that pulled their ad spend from YouTube and Google this week, after their adverts appeared alongside extremist material.The wave of withdrawals started to gather pace last week
  
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• YouTube's ad problem spells trouble for Facebook – analyst

  24-03-2017 01:00
  It is now time for YouTube's "Extremist Hate-Speech Hour", occasionally brought to you in association with, until recently, some of the biggest brands in the world, including none other than AT&T and Verizon, among others.Not any more of course, because the two telcos are among a growing number of prominent companies that pulled their ad spend from YouTube and Google this week, after their adverts appeared alongside extremist material.The wave of withdrawals started to gather pace last week
  
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• Telecom Italia seeks broadband partner

  24-03-2017 01:00
  Telecom Italia this week unveiled plans to accelerate the rollout of ultrafast broadband and revealed that it is seeking a partner to help it cover uneconomic areas.The Italian incumbent, known as TIM…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Softbank in 28-GHz 5G trials

  24-03-2017 01:00
  Japan-based Softbank this week announced it has commenced indoor and outdoor millimetre-wave (mmWave) 5G trials, having recently secured an experimental licence for a 732 MHz chunk of 28-GHz spectrum.The trials…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Ofcom proposes automatic compensation for fixed-line customers

  24-03-2017 01:00
  Ofcom on Friday proposed that fixed-line customers should automatically receive compensation if they suffer from poor service.Incidents that would entitle users to compensation – either in the form of cash or a credit on their bill – include when an engineer misses an appointment, when a voice or broadband service is not up and running on the day promised by the telco…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Bharti Airtel bolsters 4G footprint with INR16bn Tikona buy

  24-03-2017 01:00
  Bharti Airtel this week bolstered its spectrum holdings by agreeing to acquire Tikona Digital Networks' 4G business for 16 billion rupees (€226.47 million).Tikona holds 20 MHz of 2.3-GHz Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) spectrum in five telecom circles…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Reliance Jio wreaks havoc on Q3 results of telecom firms - Livemint

  24-03-2017 00:46 via livemint.com
  
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  Reliance Jio wreaks havoc on Q3 results of telecom firms
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  Customers who availed Reliance Jio's free services simply stopped using paid data services of incumbents, leading to a drop in revenues and profits. Graphic: Mint. Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd's free services wreaked havoc on the December quarter ...
  Behemoth in making: Consolidation in telecom is inevitable, but regulation should aid competitive forcesTimes of India (blog)
  Telecom sector needs companies of financial scale,
  
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