Western European incumbent telecom operators are likely to fare better in 2025 than some alternative cable operators as they benefit from historical investments in fibre and a continued focus on operational cost reduction, according to Fitch’s Western European Telecoms Outlook 2025 Most mobile markets are set to remain stable or improve this year, while the […]
The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Hong Kong is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8 per cent over the forecast period 2024-2029, led by the growth in mobile data and fixed broadband service segments, according to GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Hong Kong Telecom Operators […]
Network technology specialist Nokia has been chosen by UK digital infrastructure provider Openreach to build an open-access fibre network to serve millions of homes and businesses. Built using Nokia’s One Network Platform, the network will help Openreach support its target of connecting 25 million premises by the end of 2026, responding to the increasing demand […]
Some of Britain’s most isolated communities will benefit from faster broadband speeds, giving them better access to a range of services including healthcare at home through virtual consultations and remote monitoring, and helping to combat loneliness by ensuring pensioners can access high-quality video calls. It will also support businesses to better grow and serve their […]
Half of all UK homes and business now have access to faster and more reliable broadband thanks to UK digital infrastructure provider Openreach’s investment in Full Fibre. The milestone comes as broadband usage across the UK is expected to reach record levels in 2024, reflecting the nation’s increasing reliance on high-speed connectivity. Openreach says it […]
OTT services in Croatia saw 171 per cent annual revenue growth in the third quarter of 2024, while the subscriber base grew by 116 per cent to 110,055 connections. The latest quarterly data from the Croatian Regulatory Agency for Network Activities (Hakom) reveals that OTT offerings now account for nearly 12 per cent of all […]
After obtaining all regulatory approvals, Swisscom has successfully completed the acquisition of Vodafone Italia. Fastweb and Vodafone Italia bring together complementary high-quality mobile and fixed infrastructures, competencies, and capabilities to create a leading converged challenger in Italy: Fastweb + Vodafone. The transaction is a key step for Swisscom to achieve its strategic objective of profitable […]
In 2024, Dutch telco KPN has reported that it processed more data traffic on its network than the year before. The busiest day (especially in terms of downloads) was on July 5th, thanks to two quarter finals at Euro 2024 (Spain vs Germany and France vs Portugal). The arrival of Sinterklaas at schools on December […]
The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in India is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5 per cent from $44.9 billion (€43.05bn) in 2024 to $50.7 billion in 2029, primarily driven by mobile data and fixed broadband segment, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s India Telecom Operators Country […]
The telecom and pay-TV services revenue in South Korea is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9 per cent over the forecast period 2024-2029 from $32.3 billion (€30.9bn) in 2024 to $35.4 billion in 2029, supported by strong growth in the mobile broadband segment, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics […]