A survey of senior telecoms professionals investigating how data can help to define and transform telecom customer base value from data solutions expert Sagacity finds that while 97 per cent of organisations say they are serious about being value-driven, fewer than one in five (17 per cent) have successfully transitioned to this model. As a […]
A study by Juniper Research forecasts that total operator-billed revenue generated from 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) services will rise from $515 million (€515.2m) in 2022 to $2.5 billion next year. This huge growth will be driven by 5G’s advanced network capabilities, such as ultra-low delay and increased data processing to provide connectivity services that […]
The overall mobile services revenue in Hong Kong is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2 per cent from $2.7 billion in 2021 to $3 billion in 2026, supported by the growth in smartphone subscriptions and mobile data service revenues, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Hong Kong […]
The US wireless industry invested nearly $35 billion (€35bn) to grow, improve and run their networks in 2021, according to CTIA’s 2022 Annual Wireless Industry Survey. The record-high investment marked the fourth straight year of increased capital expenditure. This record investment is driving unparalleled results: 5G networks now cover over 315 million Americans, one-in-three American […]
South Africa has notified the local telco operators of its intention to end 2G and 3G cellular services by 2025. The operators, including Vodacom, MTN and Telkom, say this could be too soon and have asked for further consultation. The operators say further discussions are needed in order to ensure that consumers will not be […]
Deutsche Telekom and RTL Deutschland have broadcast live TV content via the 5G standalone network of Deutsche Telekom. The technology was used by ntv for a live interview ahead of the Digital X tech trade fair in Cologne. A virtual network section was used to transmit high-quality moving images in a stable and smooth way. […]
Survey findings from CyberMedia Research (CMR), hardcore mobile gaming is seeing an inflection in Western Europe, driven by democratised mobile gaming experiences. As per the gaming study insights, hardcore gamers in Western Europe have surged by a 27 per cent, owing to increased game time, powerful smartphones and improved mobile gaming maturity. Casual gamers grew marginally (8 […]
Türk Telekom says it has become the first operator in the world to use specialised GPS/GNSS independent technology that provides the critical time and frequency synchronisation solution in its network for 5G. The technology is developed by Net Insight and Türk Telekom and is expected to reduce synchronisation investment costs and increase service continuity in […]
The European Commission is to launch a consultation early in 2023 on whether tech giants should bear some of the costs of Europe’s telecoms networks, according to Thierry Breton, Commissioner for the Internal Market. Europe’s telecoms operators have lobbied for a financial contribution from firms such as Google, Facebook and Netflix, contending that they make […]
Netflix and French video game company Ubisoft have revealed plans to create three exclsuive mobile games for Netflux subscribers. The three games will expand on the Valiant Hearts, Mighty Quest and Assassin’s Creed universes. A new Valiant Hearts game, sequel to Ubisoft’s multi-award-winning game Valiant Hearts: The Great War, is directed by the original core […]