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New Zealand telcos to contribute US$33mn for development levy
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has released how much telcos will each pay towards the government’s USD33mn Telecoms Development Levy. Read more…
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Features
The rollout of 5G will reshape the global telecoms sector in 2020
The rollout of 5G will gather pace non 2020, but operators will struggle to provide these services profitably. Read more…
Features
Telecoms fraud still a lucrative criminal business – CFCA
CFCA survey sheds new light on telecoms fraud but it continues to be a lucrative criminal business despite industry efforts to reel it in. Read more…
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Indian telecoms lobby group warns of ‘unprecedented crisis’
India’s telecoms sector leading players will face an ‘unprecedented crisis’ if the government refuses to relax its demand for $13 billion in outstanding dues. Read more…
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India announces plan to revive loss-making state telecoms firms
India has announced an almost $8 billion plan to help loss-making state telecom providers catch up with private competitors including a merger. Read more…
Off the Wire
Telecoms leads the way in implementing artificial intelligence
Telecommunications is one industry that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning in many aspects of their business. Read more…
Views
Will trust enable telecoms operators become identity brokers, more?
It seem as if the tide is turning for telecoms operators. It also seems as if, finally, they are in a position to play a major role in the identity business. Read more…
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Australian business thrown into chaos by telecoms outage
Australian banks and retailers were thrown into chaos by a telecoms outage that knocked out electronic payment systems and cash machines. Read more…
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Success in fintech or telecoms is about timing, not tech
In the recent snippet on fintech and whether it makes sense to be first, a fast follower or even a slow follower, the linked article was a very worthwhile read. Read more…
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EU court rules Skype can be considered as a telecoms operator
Microsoft’s internet phone call and messaging service Skype can be considered a telecoms operator as it offers a paid-for service Europe’s top court said. Read more…