(Telecompaper) Apple announced revenues of USD 81.4 billion for its fiscal third quarter to June, up 36 percent from a year earlier...

EXFO’s founder, majority shareholder and executive chairman calls Viavi’s multiple offers for the company “noise on the line” Germain Lamonde says he has fielded many offers to buy EXFO, the network test and measurement company that he founded, over the decades that it has been in business as a private and then public company. Lamonde, [...] The post ‘I’m a builder, not a seller’: EXFO’s Germain Lamonde opens up about all those offers from Viavi appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

Ericsson said it has been selected by U.K. carrier Virgin Media O2 provide the core kit for its Standalone (SA) 5G network, with the infrastructure expected to support a range of advanced applications including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and other immersive media experiences. The Swedish vendor said that it will deploy a cloud-native, [...] The post Virgin Media O2 selects Ericsson for 5G Standalone deployment appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is seeking views from the public and industry on the potential use and allocation of the 2.1 GHz spectrum band for 5G. The regulator said that the band is currently used for 3G services and will expire at the end of 2021. IMDA proposes to use the 2.1 GHz [...] The post Singapore’s IMDA aims to award additional 5G spectrum by end-2021 appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

Today’s connected environments are more complex than ever with every home to large venue network being impacted with a mix of client devices simultaneously requiring high-bandwidth, low-latency data transmissions that, when operating simultaneously, can quickly congest the network. Wi-Fi 6 offers tools to resolve many of the congestion issues by integrating multi-user and scheduling technologies [...] The post Qualcomm Webinar: Maximizing Wi-Fi 6 Performance: How highly optimized scheduling and next-gen features deliver the best of Wi-Fi 6 appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

How do you bring a new technology to realization? How do you make it work in the ways that all its stakeholders need it to work: The communications service providers who deploy and manage it, the technicians who install it, and most importantly, for the end customers who will bring it into their homes and [...] The post Nokia Design: Bringing 5G Home (Sponsored) appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

Two UK telcos are urging the government to do more to push 5G along, especially in the areas of manufacturing and FWA, for the good of the country of course.

Also in today's EMEA regional round-up: T-Systems heads deeper into the Google Cloud; customer satisfaction (or not) in France; Telefónica Tech takes up with CrowdStrike.

Once dominant chip maker Intel shared its R&D and foundry roadmaps for the next four years, during which it plans to regain the global leader position, and unveiled two marquee customers in AWS and Qualcomm.

According Verizon’s Senior Vice President for Nationwide Small Business Wendy Taccetta, small businesses are usually the last to bounce back after a financial crisis like the one we saw during Covid-19. But, she says, this time it can be different thanks to the advances in technology. The post Well, technically… Verizon has small business tools you probably don’t know about: Verizon’s Wendy Taccetta (Ep. 47) appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

In the competition for customers’ business, communication service providers (CSPs) are emphasizing their commitment to customer service. In fact, an Ernst & Young survey discovered that 68% of global telecoms executives ranked customer experience management as a top strategic priority. And yet, once providers win customers’ business, a new set of obstacles emerge: With sprawling networks, [...] The post How CSPs can leverage automation to deliver superior customer service (Reader Forum) appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

US B2B comms company has delivered on its promise to dispose of non-core assets by selling its LatAm operations to hedge fund Stonepeak.

What type of talent is essential for the future of wireless communications? We need people with a systems mindset. The guest for today’s episode is Dr. Vida Ilderem, Vice President at Intel Labs. Vida discusses with Carrie Charles how wireless communications require a plethora of expertise to succeed in the future. All the way from [...] The post The Convergence of Communication and Computation with Dr. Vida Ilderem appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

(Telecompaper) HMD Global is expanding its range of products under the Nokia brand. The new devices include the rugged XR20 smartphone, the entry-level C30 and a new Nokia 6310 feature phone...

(Telecompaper) KPN announced a small rise in adjusted revenues and EBITDA in the second quarter, saying its strategy to restore growth is on track...

(Telecompaper) Intel has outlined a new roadmap for developing its production architecture and packaging systems. The upgrades are part of its plan to expand its foundry business...

China Unicom first tested Huawei’s 5G Super Uplink on its commercial networks in 2020 China Unicom and Huawei announced last week that they have deployed Huawei’s 5G Super Uplink at more than 1,000 5G commercial sites in Beijing. The deployment, which was carried out over five days, is part of the pair’s joint 5G Capital [...] The post China Unicom and Huawei launch 1,000 5G ‘Super Uplink’ sites in Beijing appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

July greetings from the Midwest and Davidson/ Charlotte/ Lake Norman, NC.  Pictured to the right is the World’s Largest Truckstop on I-80 between the Quad Cities and Des Moines (highly recommend the coffee).  We’ve been traveling a lot by car over the last three weeks, and predict a bumper corn crop (latest price here).  Can’t wait for the [...] The post The Sunday Brief: AT&T and Verizon Q2 Results – Different, Yet Similar appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

The bill aims to ensure that public telecommunications providers operate secure and resilient networks and services, and manage their supply chains appropriately.

Cherish this one because it will be the last pod for a few weeks, as the lads attempt to holiday in the time of Covid. They start with a review of China Mobile’s recent tender process for a bunch of 5G work, which resulted in non-Chinese vendors getting just a 6% share. They move on to the eternal topic of telcos as dumb pipes, examining what hope there is for them ever to be otherwise, and conclude with Scott and Iain having a rant about some of their current bugbears.

(Telecompaper) Hellas Sat completed a live demonstration of a 5G network for remote areas with backhaul from the 5G core network and gNB through Hellas Sat 3, its geostationary telecommunication satellite...

(Telecompaper) Lumen Technologies, formerly known as CenturyLink, has confirmed an agreement to sell its Latin American business to investment firm Stonepeak for USD 2.7 billion...

(Telecompaper) The DVB Project has approved commercial requirements for DVB-I service support over 5G networks and systems...

Also in today's EMEA regional round-up: Telecom Italia prepares for DAZN probe; Nokia gets into testbeds with Greece's 5G Ventures; Virgin Media O2 sets up 'national databank' for the barely connected.

Swedish kit vendor Ericsson’s relationship with O2 UK has been maintained after the latter’s merger with Virgin Media.

Last week the Indian Supreme Court rejected another appeal to lower the amount of money operators owe the government and it looks like Vodafone is running out of patience.

(Telecompaper) Telefonica said it has teamed up Television de Galicia (CRTVG) to carry out the first live broadcast of a public TV channel via commercial 5G networks...

Conference phones have been a regular feature of business communications over the years. However, it’s only now in the post-COVID era that companies have started exploiting the full potential of … Read more "Best Conference Phones for Small Businesses and Enterprises" The post Best Conference Phones for Small Businesses and Enterprises appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

Earlier this month, Norway-based Telenor Group agreed to sell 100% of its mobile business in Myanmar to Lebanese investment firm M1 Group. The deal is valued at $105 million.  As recently as 2013, Myanmar was hailed as the last untapped market in Asia, with global telecom giants jockeying to gain a foothold in the market. But since the country suffered a military coup in February 2021, international operators have watched nervously as conditions have deteriorated.

A couple of Democrat Senators want to make social media companies liable for public health ‘misinformation’ on their platforms.

Looking to resolve your customers’ queries quicker? 68% of people get annoyed when their call is transferred between departments so don’t keep them waiting. Consider using conversational AI to facilitate … Read more "How Conversational AI Facilitates Smart Routing" The post How Conversational AI Facilitates Smart Routing appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

Consumers in the UK are paying less for their communications services than they were five years ago, even though data usage is increasing, according to Ofcom's latest Pricing Trends report.

Crown Castle has upped its full-year guidance for the second time this after posting a strong set of quarterlies on the back of 5G growth in the US.

(Telecompaper) Twitter said revenues passed expectations in the second quarter, rising 74 percent from the year before to USD 1.9 billion...

(Telecompaper) Snap reported another quarter of stronger-than-forecast results, though its free cash flow turned back to negative, after running positive in the first quarter...

The UK government wants to protect us from online horridness but seems confused about how best to go about it while also protecting freedom of speech.

Are you looking to improve customer experience at your contact centre? Or perhaps you want to better support agents in handling large volumes of customer enquiries and maximise their time? … Read more "How to Grow Your Contact Centre Business with Automated Answering Systems" The post How to Grow Your Contact Centre Business with Automated Answering Systems appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

AT&T is selling another of its content operations, this time in Latin America, as it looks to focus on the connectivity side of the business there, much like it is doing back home.

Tech consulting giant CGI will use Nokia kit in a new 5G lab that is intended to showcase how great it is.

Spain has finally auctioned off spectrum in the 700 MHz band, but bidding was lacklustre at best, with the final total only just exceeding the reserve price.

Bharti Airtel has inked a mobile networks deal with Intel that will see it tap into the flexibility of OpenRAN technology as it rolls out 5G.

Following in the footsteps of T-Mobile and AT&T, the last of America’s “big three” Verizon announced that Android Messages will be the default bearer of its RCS messaging service from next year.

According to telecoms market research firm Omdia, Open RAN currently makes up less than 1% of the market – although the analysts expect it to account for around 9% by 2024.

The drama never stops in the crazy world of telecoms test and measurement, with US outfit Viavi persisting with its unsolicited bids for Canadian rival Exfo.

Virtual learning was a thing long before the online world even existed. Colleges and universities provided distance learning opportunities that stretched beyond the classroom through letter correspondence, radio broadcasts, television, … Read more "The Online Course Industry Outlook (and a Bit of History)" The post The Online Course Industry Outlook (and a Bit of History) appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

While there might still be some people who don’t rely on the internet for work, these days, the possibilities for working without it are limited.  More than ever before, in … Read more "Top 10 Online Collaboration Tools For Team Productivity" The post Top 10 Online Collaboration Tools For Team Productivity appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

With more and more of us working remotely, business collaboration is a powerful tool that can grow your business and generate exciting new ideas. Many businesses have already begun using … Read more "What is Business Collaboration? Benefits, Types & Collaboration Ideas" The post What is Business Collaboration? Benefits, Types & Collaboration Ideas appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

Buying a franchise is often viewed as a shortcut to owning a business. Traditional ownership means taking absolute responsibility from day one. Small business owners need to develop a viable … Read more "Top 50 UK Franchise Opportunities to Buy & Own This Year" The post Top 50 UK Franchise Opportunities to Buy & Own This Year appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

Who here has been keeping up with season 2 of the WAN Manager Podcast? If you haven't been listening, there's no time like the present to catch up. We collected five stellar first-person stories from the WAN managers who have popped by the pod over the last year. These experts relate their perspectives on everything from security to SD-WAN adoption, network transformation, and MPLS. Keep scrolling to take in their use cases. And head over here to find all of our recent episodes.

The rise of mobile technology has had a significant impact on the way businesses across every industry operate. Pre-pandemic, the growing popularity of cloud technology was already contributing to a … Read more "A Guide to Mobile Technology for Small Business Owners" The post A Guide to Mobile Technology for Small Business Owners appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

When it comes to balancing acts, project managers are right up there with trapeze artists. A project manager works with many teams and factors to balance their workloads, specific skills, … Read more "4 tips for resource management across teams" The post 4 tips for resource management across teams appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

Messaging apps are an integral part of our lives. They’ve become yet more pervasive during global lockdowns, as we form communities online and keep up with friends and family over … Read more "10 Best Messaging Apps and How to Choose the Right One for You" The post 10 Best Messaging Apps and How to Choose the Right One for You appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

We wanted to pop by and share a few summer stories that our team has been reading lately. We suggest you start with the Foreign Policy number we linked below. This piece prods at the geography of digitalization—more specifically, the "systemic vulnerabilities across public and private networks and dangerous weaknesses in supply chains."

Listeners know that we've covered middle mile and NaaS on this show. And we've touched on the various companies that are emerging around these issues. Today we're getting extra perspective from one of those companies.

Scandinavian telco groups Telenor, Telia, and Tele2 have followed a similar international strategy over the past decade: exit most or all of their Eastern European and Asian operations to concentrate on business closer to home. The disposals have been attributed to a number of factors depending on the market, including financial pressures, political unrest, and allegations of corruption.

When TeleGeography started tracking the SD-WAN market in 2017, we found dozens of vendors with a service they were calling "SD-WAN." But are all of these services created equal? What does it take for your solution to qualify as SD-WAN?

Readers of CommsUpdate—our free daily email summary of the world’s top telecom news stories—have already seen some big headlines this year.  We rounded up five specific stories you've been devouring in 2021. From 5G network deals to new players in Ethiopia's telecom market, here's what you've clicked and shared more than anything else as of late.

Are you like the (approximately) half of our survey respondents who have not yet adopted SD-WAN? Or perhaps you're in the midst of deployment and want to know what to look out for. Or maybe you're working out whether or not to keep MPLS?

Telecom tycoon Patrick Drahi was born in Casablanca, Morocco in 1963, before moving to France as a teenager. His cosmopolitan reputation precedes him. He currently holds Israeli, French, and Portuguese citizenship. A renowned art lover, his 2019 takeover of British auction house Sotheby’s thrust him into the UK media spotlight.  Understandably, his recent £2.2 billion ($3.1 billion) acquisition of a 12.1% stake in British communications giant BT has only intensified scrutiny on the notoriously private Drahi.

Have you seen an $8 billion figure floating around the internet over the last week? Specifically that we could see $8 billion in new cable investments over the next three years? It's true—and you can explore our 2021 submarine cable map to see what that's about.