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Hawaiki team sells Pacific cable to Singapore shipping group

6m | Alan Burkitt-Gray

A Singapore-based shipping company, BW Group, has bought the Hawaiki subsea cable operation for an undisclosed price.

Research quantifies 5G's potential in roaming and manufacturing

37m | Melanie Mingas

From roaming to connected factories, two pieces of research released this week have set out new business cases for the monetisation of 5G and private networks.

Power tops lists of concerns for data centre developers in Europe

2h | Melanie Mingas

The availability of power is the most important factor in the decision-making process for a new data centre, according to new research.

Lumen in surprise $2.7bn sell-off of Latin American network

20h | Alan Burkitt-Gray

Lumen Technologies is selling off its Latin American business for US$2.7 billion, the company announced this morning.

Three calls on UK to back Fixed Wireless Access

21h | Melanie Mingas

Three UK has called on the UK government to explore the "credible alternative" of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) to deliver gigabit connectivity in rural areas.

Last chance to enter the Global Carrier Awards 2021

21h | Capacity Team

The last day to submit an entry to the Global Carrier Awards 2021, is 29 July.

DRC spends $35m on project for new fibre and upgrades

22h | Alan Burkitt-Gray

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is to spend US$35 million to develop its fibre network.

European expansion for Lumen in France, Switzerland and Spain

23h | Alan Burkitt-Gray

Lumen Technologies has expanded its network in three European countries: France, Switzerland and Spain.

What the UK Government’s Telecoms Security Bill means for the future of the industry

23 July 2021 | Matias Madou

Huawei is one issue, but the UK's Telecoms Security Bill also changes penetration testing requirements. Matias Madou, co-founder & CTO, Secure Code Warrior explains

Orange submits bid for Ethio Telecom stake

23 July 2021 | Jason McGee-Abe

Orange has formally submitted its interest to acquire a stake in Ethio Telecom, confirmed Ethiopia’s ambassador to France.

GTT in crisis as NYSE delists shares for failing to report results

23 July 2021 | Alan Burkitt-Gray

The New York Stock Exchange is delisting GTT Communications’ shares as, at the same time, doubts are cast on the company’s plan to sell its infrastructure division for more than US$2 billion.

ATN closes $343 million Alaska Communications acquisition

23 July 2021 | Melanie Mingas

ATN International, Inc. and its financial partner Freedom 3 Capital, LLC, have completed their acquisition of Alaska Communications Systems Group in an all-cash transaction valued at $343 million.