IMS, VoLTE 2019-01-30
The outlook for IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is positive. This is outlined in a Dell’Oro group report, which forecasts revenues for the cloud-native IMS VoLTE core to accelerate in 2019 to more than 60% growth over 2018.
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APAC telcos, 5G, new enterprise revenues 2019-01-28
Nearly 80% of Asia-Pacific operators expect to be able to unlock new revenue opportunities with enterprise customers as a result of the introduction of 5G, according to research conducted by IDC on behalf of Amdocs. The report also found that 9% of opera
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Thailand, $125m rural broadband subsidy 2019-01-26
Thailand's telecoms regulator NBTC plans to provide 4 billion baht ($125.2 million) worth of subsidies for fixed broadband services in border villages as part of its efforts to bridge the urban-rural digital divide. The three-year subsidy will be pr
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NGMN, WBA, 5G/Wi-Fi convergence 2019-01-26
The NGNM Alliance and Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) have joined forces to drive the convergence of multi-technology radio access and core networks. The two industry bodies have published a joint report into emerging opportunities and use cases arisin
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Viettel, trial 5G license 2019-01-25
Vietnam's Ministry of Communications has awarded the nation's first 5G trial license to military-run operator Viettel. The ministry has awarded a license that will allow Viettel to operate trial 5G services in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, V
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