ESA and GSMA launch initiatives to fuse satellite and mobile networks

The European Space Agency (ESA) and GSMA Foundry have announced a series of new initiatives – including up to €15 million in funding opportunities – to help the mobile and

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Why telcos will win the mobile money race in Africa

The 21st century has seen remarkable transformations in payment methods for goods and services. Electronic payments are increasingly replacing cash, while cryptocurrencies and digital currencies emerge as novel alternatives to

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Rogers and Lynk Global achieve Canada’s first satellite-to-mobile phone call

Rogers and Lynk Global Inc. have announced they completed Canada’s first successful satellite-to-mobile phone call using Samsung S22 smartphones. The call took place in historic Heart’s Content, where the world’s

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Hiya partners with Liberty Latin America for call protection service

Hiya has announced its new agreement with Liberty Latin America to offer its call protection service, Hiya Protect, to eligible mobile subscribers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Bundesnetzagentur consults on spectrum allocation framework for 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz bands

The Bundesnetzagentur consults the framework for an interim decision on provision of spectrum in bands at 800 MHz (megahertz), 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz as from 2026.

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Federated Wireless to deliver private 4G, 5G networks via VMware

Federated Wireless has announced its selection by VMware to deliver private 4G and 5G networks-as-a-service for enterprises in form of new VMware private mobile network service.

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New Zealand announces 24-30 GHz spectrum plan for mobile, satellite services

Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) in New Zealand is currently evaluating the potential utilisation of the 24 – 30 GHz radio spectrum range. Key allocation decisions have been reached, and efforts

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EQT Infrastructure secures 60% stake from Wind Tre to operate mobile, fixed network infrastructure

EQT announced that EQT Infrastructure VI fund has signed an agreement to acquire a 60% stake in a newly created entity, which will own and operate Wind Tre‘s mobile and

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England football hero shares skills off the pitch helping older people improve skills online

New research from BT reveals more than nearly half of over 70s don’t feel fully confident using their mobile phones beyond simple calls. Despite this, almost three quarters believe phones improve

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Addressing the mobile ‘usage gap’ is key to achieving sustainable development goals

New York, United States – Closing the mobile internet ‘usage gap’ should be a priority for countries seeking to deliver against the ambitious UN sustainable development goals, according to the

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