HKNet launches new cloud solution
24 Mar 2014
HKNet, a subsidiary of NTT Communications, has announced the launch of a new IaaS cloud service aimed at enabling businesses of all sizes to benefit from cloud services.
Interoute reveals strong 2013 financial results
24 Mar 2014
European cloud provider Interoute today revealed an increase of €91 million on its EBITDA for 2013, compared with 2012.
Egypt set to grant unified licences
24 Mar 2014
Egypt’s telecom regulator announced last Sunday that it is set to grant unified telecoms licences within the next three months.
South Africa may reconsider mobile rate proposal
24 Mar 2014
South African telecoms regulators have announced that they may reconsider plans to cut the amount mobile operators can charge one another to share networks in the country.
Nokia-Microsoft deal hits delay
24 Mar 2014
Finnish vendor Nokia does not expect to close the sale of its mobile phone business to Microsoft until at least April, as talks with regulators continue.
Vodafone launches LTE in Tasmania
21 Mar 2014
Vodafone Hutchison Australia has reportedly launched its 4G LTE network in Tasmania.
Eircom deploys vectoring technology
21 Mar 2014
Irish operator Eircom has deployed vectoring technology at 150 out of its 3,000 fibre broadband cabinets, to boost speeds across its network.
Afghanistan awards fifth 3G licence
21 Mar 2014
The Afghan government has awarded the Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC) a 3G licence.
Vodafone India selects NSN for network upgrade
21 Mar 2014
Vodafone’s Indian arm has signed an agreement with Nokia Solutions and Networks (NSN) for the upgrade of the Indian operator’s networks in the country, according to local reports.
Telecom Italia considering Metroweb stake
21 Mar 2014
Telecom Italia is reportedly mulling over the potential acquisition of a stake in Italian fibre network provider Metroweb, in an effort to boost its broadband service.
Bharti Airtel completes submarine upgrade with Ciena
21 Mar 2014
Network specialist Ciena has upgraded Bharti Airtel’s i2i submarine network, which spans from India to Singapore.
Bouygues raises offer for SFR
21 Mar 2014
Bouygues Telecom has added an extra €1.85 billion to its offer for French operator SFR.
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21 Mar 2014
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Mexico set to send telecoms reforms to congress
20 Mar 2014
The Mexican government will send new legislation to congress this week, in a bid get the country’s telecoms laws reformed and limit the power of Carlos Slim and top broadcaster Televisa.
China Unicom launches 4G service trials
20 Mar 2014
China Unicom has launched trials of 4G services in 25 cities in the country, as part of a country-wide project to increase its LTE footprint.