(Telecompaper) ZTE reported a return to revenue growth in the first quarter, with sales up 7.8 percent year-on-year to CNY 32.97 billion...

India saw the addition of 4,442 new 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) in March 2025, possibly influenced by Vodafone Idea’s recent 5G launch In sum – what you need to know: Vodafone Idea joins the 5G race – India added 4,442 new 5G base stations in March 2025, almost doubling February’s figure. This growth is

The Adani Group is said to be evaluating sites for two major data centers in India In sum – what you need to know: Capex boost – Adani Group plans a $10 billion investment to hit 10 GW in data center capacity. Smaller cities rise – Tier 2 and 3 cities like Patna and Lucknow

As U.S. chips export restrictions tighten, Asia’s semiconductor ecosystem is racing to adapt — with homegrown alternatives, material innovation and policy navigation taking center stage Chinese vendor Huawei is preparing to mass ship its new 910C AI chip to domestic clients, in what could become a major breakthrough for China’s push toward semiconductor self-reliance, while

The roaming connection between Vodafone and A1 was enabled through a 5G SA architecture leveraging Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core and SEPP platforms Britain’s Vodafone Group and Austria’s A1 Group have announced a key milestone: a successful 5G Standalone (SA) roaming connection between two separate operator groups. The connection, established between Vodafone Germany and A1 Bulgaria

Legacy tech – is holding finance back; nearly half of financial firms admit outdated infrastructure is stalling AI progress, with data quality and harmonization key to unlocking value. AI and cloud – dominate investments, with 80-90% of financial services outfits making both big AI bets, especially in generative AI, and closer cloud integrations Blockchain and

Built for speed and simplicity, Dell Technologies’ AI-ready infrastructure and automation tools help CSPs fast-track their journey to cloud-native  The telecom industry is in the midst of a profound architectural shift—from proprietary, vertically integrated stacks to disaggregated, cloud-native infrastructure. While this transformation offers tremendous benefits in scalability, agility, and service innovation, it also introduces complexity

(Telecompaper) T-Mobile is the latest US operator to introduce a prize freeze. In a refresh of its plans, the company said it will not raise prices for five years...

In sum – what you need to know Colt offloads – networking firm sells eight European data centres, including six to NorthC and two to a UK firm, to refocus on digital infrastructure for AI growth. Supply deal – 400 customers and network ties stay with Colt, ensuring continuity; Colt also inks a long-term deal

(Telecompaper) China Mobile reported first-quarter revenues up just 0.02 percent to CNY 263.8 billion...

(Telecompaper) Verizon says it is confident that it can fulfil its guidance for the 2025 financial year after it completed the first quarter with "momentum" in both its mobility and its broadband services...

(Telecompaper) Ericsson's Antenna Systems unit has announced a major expansion to its Indian manufacturing footprint, unveiling plans to ramp up domestic output of...

(Telecompaper) Amazon Web Services (AWS) has paused new colocation deals, pointing to moderating near-term leasing by the hyperscalers, according to a Wells Fargo analyst note, citing industry sources...

(Telecompaper) Meta announced it has started using AI technology to detect the age of people on its social media platforms...

5G massive MIMO, Gangnam-style: SRG puts Samsung radios to the test in Seoul One of the defining characteristics of 5G networks has been the integration of massive multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) radios into the macro network, in order to increase spectral efficiency and provide faster throughput in spectrum from the midband on up. MIMO systems have shifted

Rahul Vatts, chief regulatory officer at Bharti Airtel, noted that the telecom sector in India will need around 2,000 megahertz of spectrum by 2030 In sum – what you need to know: Spectrum demand surge – India’s private telcos are urging the government to develop a long-term spectrum roadmap, citing a projected fivefold increase in

Ericsson contributed its edge AI technology and R&D resources, while Bell Canada provided access to its network infrastructure In sum – what you need to know: AI-native link adaptation – Ericsson and Bell Canada completed the world’s first field test of AI-native link adaptation, improving network responsiveness in real time to signal and interference conditions.

Industry conferences are like orchestras: they bring together many sounds which may be hard for the untrained ear to differentiate. We at TeleGeography are well-equipped to listen to the many melodies sung at telecom industry gatherings. Most recently, I joined colleagues in São Paulo to discuss regional trends at the Capacity LATAM event.

(Telecompaper) Google has been found in violation of US competition law in the ad server and ad exchange markets...

(Telecompaper) Netflix maintained its double-digit revenue growth in the first quarter, with sales up 13 percent year-on-year to USD 10.5 billion...

Today on TeleGeography Explains the Internet, we welcome Michael Martin, formerly a global network and security architect at McKinsey.  Michael has extensive experience and knowledge in the enterprise network space. I wanted to get his take on the industry's state of implementation of network automation among enterprises.

(Telecompaper) Elisa is leaving its FY 2025 outlook unchanged as it announced growth in revenue and EBITDA in Q1, the first quarter in which it reports figures for...

Carl Roberts is feeling energized. The senior ICT executive and advisor to a myriad of C-suite teams—who is also the newest addition to TeleGeography's roster of Preferred Partners—recently chatted with the TeleGeography team about his time in the industry and the constant changes that have been an energizing force in his career.

At the end of 2024, the global mobile subscription total stood at 8.8 billion, according to figures from our GlobalComms Database. This is up from 8.7 billion a year earlier and 8.5 billion at end-2022. Ten years ago, the total was closer to 7.0 billion; at the end of 2004, it was just 1.7 billion.

Datacloud Global Congress returns June 3-5, 2025, in Cannes. And we have a birthday to celebrate. The event is recognizing 20 years as the premier global event for data center, cloud, AI, and investment leaders.

My family has probably watched Lord of the Rings a dozen times or more1. We can (and sometimes will) quote entire passages from the films.

It's true. The localization of content, applications, and compute in local hubs like São Paulo—paired with submarine cable delays, network buildout logistics, and the simple fact that bandwidth demand can't keep doubling—has slowed bandwidth demand in Latin America.

Content delivery networks (CDNs) are a geographically distributed network of servers (caches) that work together to deliver content by moving it closer to the end-users.

Back in early 2019, after months of speculation linking Telefonica to a sale of its Central American operations, the Spanish telecom giant agreed to offload all five of its units in the region. By the end of 2019, the Madrid-based group had unveiled a five-point turnaround strategy to overhaul its business.

In early 2022, AWS announced a new element to its cloud network infrastructure: the local zone. With increased focus on moving cloud services closer to end-users, the local zone provides low-latency access to applications running closer to customers. Google offers a similar service with its dedicated interconnect service, an option to connect to a low-latency colocation facility that provides latencies of less than 5 milliseconds between the workloads in a specified region and the on-ramp location. OVH launched the same local zone service in the first quarter of 2024, and Microsoft joined in as well with their extended zone service launched in the summer of 2024. Here's how these services differ—and how many have launched.

At RingCentral, we understand the importance of efficient and insightful customer interactions. With today’s fast-paced business environment, it’s essential to not only manage customer calls but to gain valuable insights … Read more "AI-Powered Call Analytics: Leveraging Data for Business Insights" The post AI-Powered Call Analytics: Leveraging Data for Business Insights appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

As phone technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, AI has become a game-changer, bringing remarkable benefits like boosting productivity and personalising user experiences. For example, a recent survey … Read more "The Ethical Use of AI in Phone Technology: Protecting Privacy and Ensuring Security" The post The Ethical Use of AI in Phone Technology: Protecting Privacy and Ensuring Security appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

Did you know that 91% of consumers prefer to shop with brands that offer relevant offers and recommendations? This stat shows just how much personalised experiences are expected—not just in … Read more "Personalisation in Telephony: How AI Transforms User Experiences" The post Personalisation in Telephony: How AI Transforms User Experiences appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

In this article, we’ll explore how AI is transforming the landscape of business telephony. We’ll delve into the ways AI is driving significant improvements in communication, efficiency, and customer engagement. … Read more "Challenges and Opportunities: AI Adoption in Telephony for Businesses" The post Challenges and Opportunities: AI Adoption in Telephony for Businesses appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

In today’s fast-paced digital world, keeping our communication secure is more important than ever. With the rise of sophisticated threats like spam calls, phishing scams, and voice cloning, ensuring the … Read more "How AI is Transforming Security in Telephony: A Detailed Overview" The post How AI is Transforming Security in Telephony: A Detailed Overview appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

What is instant messaging? Instant messaging (IM) empowers businesses to communicate efficiently, collaborate effectively, and enhance customer experiences. Instant messaging (IM) has transformed the way businesses communicate, both internally and … Read more "Instant Messaging in Business Communications" The post Instant Messaging in Business Communications appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

Boost business productivity and improve customer interactions with a comprehensive communications solution – RingCentral RingEX. This article dives into RingCentral’s capabilities, explores the features, and guides you through experiencing the … Read more "Discover Powerful Communication & Collaboration with RingCentral’s RingEX Demo" The post Discover Powerful Communication & Collaboration with RingCentral’s RingEX Demo appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

Traditional outbound calling has long been a cornerstone of sales and customer outreach efforts. However, the challenges associated with manual dialling, such as low agent productivity, frustrated customers, and inefficient … Read more "Optimise Outbound Calling with AI-powered Predictive Dialers" The post Optimise Outbound Calling with AI-powered Predictive Dialers appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

In today’s cut-throat business environment, providing exceptional customer service is no longer a perk, it’s essential. Customers expect prompt, personalised experiences, and businesses that fail to deliver risk losing their … Read more "AI-Powered Virtual Assistants: Transforming Customer Service in Contact Centre 2024" The post AI-Powered Virtual Assistants: Transforming Customer Service in Contact Centre 2024 appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

Voice recognition technology, a subset of artificial intelligence, has made significant strides in recent years. By accurately converting spoken language into text, it has opened up new possibilities for human-computer … Read more "AI-Powered Voice Recognition: Transforming Telephony" The post AI-Powered Voice Recognition: Transforming Telephony appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.