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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…
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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…
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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…
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Blockchain solutions are appearing in telecoms, and they’re good
It is hardly surprising that the first ‘aha’ blockchain moment would come from Turkcell, a company getting a reputation for innovation. Read more…
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Mapping disruption across industries will look like a lava lamp
Disruption will not be consistent, nor global. It will be patchy, opportunistic and will depend to a huge extent on culture. It will look like a lava lamp. Read more…
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Telecoms 20 years on – pretty much nothing has changed
The Total Telecom Congress last week was new, yet familiar. The Congress itself – as we have come to expect – was well organized and full of great content, delivered by excellent speakers. The Awards Read more…