Tbaytel Modernizes Systems, Boosts Efficiency and Regional Growth
Tbaytel, Canada's largest independent telecom, serving 300,000 sq km, modernized its financial and operational systems using SAP cloud ERP solutions to improve efficiency, customer service, and regional economic growth, resulting in an $18 million annual contribution to Thunder Bay.
Tbaytel Modernizes Systems, Boosts Efficiency and Regional Growth
Tbaytel, Canada's largest independent telecom, serving 300,000 sq km, modernized its financial and operational systems using SAP cloud ERP solutions to improve efficiency, customer service, and regional economic growth, resulting in an $18 million annual contribution to Thunder Bay.
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60% Bias Score
Morgan Stanley Favors AI-Focused Telecom Stocks for 2025
Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall predicts strong 2025 performance for AI-focused telecommunications stocks like Nutanix (NTNX) and Arista Networks (ANET), anticipating market share gains from increased business spending, while expressing caution towards service providers due to high valuations.
Morgan Stanley Favors AI-Focused Telecom Stocks for 2025
Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall predicts strong 2025 performance for AI-focused telecommunications stocks like Nutanix (NTNX) and Arista Networks (ANET), anticipating market share gains from increased business spending, while expressing caution towards service providers due to high valuations.
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36% Bias Score
DRC's Digital TV Migration: \$82 Million Generated, \$60 Million Needed for Completion
The Democratic Republic of Congo's inter-ministerial commission on digital terrestrial television migration met on December 19, 2024, to assess the progress of the transition from analog to digital broadcasting, aiming to generate revenue and improve internet access; the first phase generated \$82 m...
DRC's Digital TV Migration: \$82 Million Generated, \$60 Million Needed for Completion
The Democratic Republic of Congo's inter-ministerial commission on digital terrestrial television migration met on December 19, 2024, to assess the progress of the transition from analog to digital broadcasting, aiming to generate revenue and improve internet access; the first phase generated \$82 m...
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36% Bias Score
Three and Vodafone Merger Approved, Creating UK's Largest Mobile Operator
The Competition and Markets Authority approved the £15 billion merger of Three and Vodafone, creating the UK's largest mobile operator by 2025, contingent on investment in 5G infrastructure and a three-year price cap on certain mobile plans; the deal leaves four major mobile network operators.
Three and Vodafone Merger Approved, Creating UK's Largest Mobile Operator
The Competition and Markets Authority approved the £15 billion merger of Three and Vodafone, creating the UK's largest mobile operator by 2025, contingent on investment in 5G infrastructure and a three-year price cap on certain mobile plans; the deal leaves four major mobile network operators.
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32% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Steal Metadata from Large Number of Americans
A Chinese hacking group, "Salt Typhoon," stole metadata from a large number of Americans through a cyberespionage campaign targeting at least eight U.S. telecommunications companies, raising concerns about national security and individual privacy.
Chinese Hackers Steal Metadata from Large Number of Americans
A Chinese hacking group, "Salt Typhoon," stole metadata from a large number of Americans through a cyberespionage campaign targeting at least eight U.S. telecommunications companies, raising concerns about national security and individual privacy.
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44% Bias Score
Ecuador revokes internet provider's permit amid political dispute
Ecuadorian authorities revoke the operating permit for a major submarine cable internet provider, sparking controversy and concerns about internet access.
Ecuador revokes internet provider's permit amid political dispute
Ecuadorian authorities revoke the operating permit for a major submarine cable internet provider, sparking controversy and concerns about internet access.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Call-by-Call Phone System Ends
Germany's call-by-call system, offering cheaper phone prefixes, ends due to declining usage (1.6% of phone minutes in 2023, down from 4.2% in 2013) caused by flat-rate plans and internet calling; impacting low-income individuals and those lacking internet access.
Germany's Call-by-Call Phone System Ends
Germany's call-by-call system, offering cheaper phone prefixes, ends due to declining usage (1.6% of phone minutes in 2023, down from 4.2% in 2013) caused by flat-rate plans and internet calling; impacting low-income individuals and those lacking internet access.
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36% Bias Score
China's FDI Plunges, Prompting Policy Overhaul
China's FDI utilization fell 29.8 percent year-on-year to $95.14 billion in the first ten months of 2024, prompting policy changes including new government procurement regulations, eased restrictions in telecommunications and healthcare, and a revised market access system to attract foreign investme...
China's FDI Plunges, Prompting Policy Overhaul
China's FDI utilization fell 29.8 percent year-on-year to $95.14 billion in the first ten months of 2024, prompting policy changes including new government procurement regulations, eased restrictions in telecommunications and healthcare, and a revised market access system to attract foreign investme...
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36% Bias Score
Smartfren and Axiata Merge to Create Indonesia's Third-Largest Mobile Carrier
Indonesia's Smartfren Telecom and Malaysia's Axiata Group will merge their Indonesian operations to create XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera, a combined entity with 94 million subscribers and a value of $6.5 billion, aiming to compete with larger rivals.
Smartfren and Axiata Merge to Create Indonesia's Third-Largest Mobile Carrier
Indonesia's Smartfren Telecom and Malaysia's Axiata Group will merge their Indonesian operations to create XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera, a combined entity with 94 million subscribers and a value of $6.5 billion, aiming to compete with larger rivals.
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48% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Accessed Data from at Least Eight US Telecom Companies
A Chinese hacking group, Salt Typhoon, has compromised at least eight US telecommunication companies, accessing call data and potentially targeting specific individuals in the US and dozens of other countries over the past two years.
Chinese Hackers Accessed Data from at Least Eight US Telecom Companies
A Chinese hacking group, Salt Typhoon, has compromised at least eight US telecommunication companies, accessing call data and potentially targeting specific individuals in the US and dozens of other countries over the past two years.
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48% Bias Score
German Telecom Providers Expand Mobile and Fixed-Line Networks
German telecommunication providers are expanding their mobile and fixed-line networks, with Telekom leading in 5G coverage at 83.1% and significant progress in fiber optic broadband reaching 36.8% of households.
German Telecom Providers Expand Mobile and Fixed-Line Networks
German telecommunication providers are expanding their mobile and fixed-line networks, with Telekom leading in 5G coverage at 83.1% and significant progress in fiber optic broadband reaching 36.8% of households.
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36% Bias Score
EU Spectrum Management Dispute
Thirteen EU countries oppose proposed changes to spectrum management, fearing a power grab by the European Commission.
EU Spectrum Management Dispute
Thirteen EU countries oppose proposed changes to spectrum management, fearing a power grab by the European Commission.
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0% Bias Score