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Alcatel-Lucent to deploy IP-based mobile backhaul network in support of LTE-Advancedservices for Korea’s largest mobile operator SK Telecom

Posted on 25, September 2013 by

SK Telecom’s new IP/MPLS mobile backhaul network offers ultra-broadband to its customers throughout South Korea Paris, 25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it will deploy an IP-based mobile backhaul network to support LTE-Advancedservices for … Read the full press release →

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Nokia Solutions and Network’s Flexi Multiradio Base Stations used by SK Telecom, LG U+ and Korea Telecom to launch LTE-Advanced commercially first in the world

Posted on 17, September 2013 by

Seoul, Korea, 17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Simple software upgrade enables up to 150 Mbps throughput, enhances customer experience Three major South Korean operators, SK Telecom, LG U+ and Korea Telecom, are the world’s first operators to launch LTE-Advanced commercially. Using the capabilities of … Read the full press release →

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EC adopts major regulatory proposals to complete the telecoms single market and deliver the Connected Continent

Posted on 12, September 2013 by

12-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Commission today adopted major regulatory proposals to complete the telecoms single market and deliver a Connected Continent. The overarching aim is to build a connected, competitive continent and enabling sustainable digital jobs and industries; making life better … Read the full press release →

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Russia’s national telecommunications operator Rostelecom launched the first segment of its 3G+ mobile network in St Petersburg

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

Moscow, Russia, 20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rostelecom OJSC (the “Group”) (MICEX – RTS: RTKM, RTKMP; OTCQX: ROSYY), Russia’s national telecommunications operator, today announces that it has commercially launched the first segment of its 3G+ mobile network in St Petersburg. Rostelecom’s new … Read the full press release →

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Telenor Group-owned Bulgarian telecom GLOBUL introduced new top management appointments

Posted on 9, August 2013 by

09-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — GLOBUL Chief Executive Officer Stein-Erik Vellan introduced the new top management appointments, effective as of 2 August 2013. Irina Vasilevska will continue to be GLOBUL & GERMANOS Legal Affairs and Protected Information Department Manager, Angelina Liakova remains … Read the full press release →

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Timor Telecom and PT Foundation support with laptops the Portuguese School in East Timor

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — With the supply of computers, Timor Telecom, in partnership with the PT Foundation, supports the creation of a new subject, “Information and Communication Technologies”, at the Portuguese School in East Timor. Timor Telecom (TT), with the support … Read the full press release →

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Vivendi, Etisalat into exclusive negotiations for the sale of Vivendi ‘s 53% shareholding in Maroc Telecom

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivendi has entered into exclusive negotiations with Etisalat to finalize an agreement for the sale of its 53% shareholding in Maroc Telecom. Etisalat’s offer values the controlling stake at 92.6 Moroccan dirhams per share. The sale proceeds … Read the full press release →

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Global telecom operator VimpelCom Ltd announced it plans to publish its operating and financial results for the Q2 of 2013 on August 7, 2013

Posted on 22, July 2013 by

Amsterdam, 22-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — “VimpelCom Ltd.” (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NYSE:VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services, today announces that it plans to publish its operating and financial results for the second quarter of 2013 on August 7, 2013, … Read the full press release →

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ETNO commissioned study of The Boston Consulting Group details how EU telecom regulation reform could deliver €750 Billion in GDP growth and 5.5 Million Jobs

Posted on 19, July 2013 by

Telecoms Regulation Reform Could Deliver EU Countries up to €750 Billion in GDP growth and 5.5 Million Jobs BRUSSELS, 19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With significant reform of the current patchwork system of regulations governing telecommunications in the European Union there could … Read the full press release →

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EC to investigate public cable infrastructures transfer to French private telecom Numéricâble

Posted on 17, July 2013 by

17-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to verify whether the transfer of public cable infrastructure between 2003 and 2006 by several French municipalities to the French Telecom operator Numéricâble was in line with EU state … Read the full press release →

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French Gendarmerie secures communications for Tour de France deploying Cassidian’s Projectable Telecommunications Network

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

Reliable communication among more than 25,000 security personnel during the entire race Mobile PTN radio communication system easily adaptable to users’ specific requirements 11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the Tour de France, Cassidian set up a mobile radio … Read the full press release →

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EC confirmed unannounced inspections in Internet connectivity services of number of telecoms

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission can confirm that on 9 July 2013 Commission officials initiated unannounced inspections at the premises of a number of telecommunications companies active in the provision of Internet connectivity in several Member States. The Commission … Read the full press release →

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New EU measures for telecoms, ISPs in case of lost or compromised personal data

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

Brussels, 25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is putting into place new rules on what exactly telecoms operators and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should do if their customers’ personal data is lost, stolen or otherwise compromised. The purpose of these “technical … Read the full press release →

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Astrium Services, Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) renewed their partnership

Posted on 18, June 2013 by

Astrium Services has renewed its partnership with Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF), a leading NGO specialized in the deployment of emergency telecommunications TSF provides people in distress and first responders with means of communication where terrestrial communications fails Astrium Services provides … Read the full press release →

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Rostelecom OJSC announced the coupon for its Series 16 bonds set at 7.5% per annum

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rostelecom OJSC (the “Group”) (MICEX – RTS: RTKM, RTKMP; OTCQX: ROSYY), Russia’s national telecommunications operator, today announces that the coupon for its Series 16 bonds has been set at 7.5% per annum. The bonds, totalling a … Read the full press release →

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Rostelecom OJSC started to pre-market its RUB 5 billion of series 16 bonds

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Moscow, Russia, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rostelecom OJSC (the “Group”) (MICEX – RTS: RTKM, RTKMP; OTCQX: ROSYY), Russia’s national telecommunications operator, announces that it has started to pre-market its RUB 5 billion of series 16 bonds. The Company’s latest bond issue is … Read the full press release →

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Rostelecom announced the first part of its LTE network in Sochi completed

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Moscow, Russia, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —Rostelecom OJSC (the “Group”) (MICEX – RTS: RTKM, RTKMP; OTCQX: ROSYY), Russia’s national telecommunications operator, today announces that it has launched the first part of its LTE network in Sochi, thereby fulfilling its licensing requirements. Rostelecom … Read the full press release →

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Neelie Kroes: The politics of the completing the telecoms single market

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee, European Parliament /Brussels Brussels, 30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To add your comment to this speech, see the social version of the speech here I am going to do something unusual today. Instead of delivering the … Read the full press release →

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EC opens anti-dumping and an anti-subsidy investigation on mobile telecommunications networks from China

Posted on 17, May 2013 by

Statement by EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht on mobile telecommunications networks from China Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “The European Commission has today taken a decision in principle to open an ex officio anti-dumping and an anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of … Read the full press release →

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Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA 2013 1Q Results Under IFRS

Posted on 8, May 2013 by

Net income at €167.5mn, up 5% excl. capital gains Adjusted Net operating cash flow up 7% to €261mn –       Further reduction in net debt, at 1.7x trailing 12M EBITDA EBITDA margin stable at 35.4% Total operating expenses excl. D&A and … Read the full press release →

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Telenor Group partners with Boston-based Northeastern University on two projects within the use of ‘Big Data’ in telecommunication

Posted on 3, May 2013 by

Fornebu, Norway, 3-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Telenor Group has recently signed a cooperation agreement with Northeastern University, a private research institution in Boston, USA. The cooperation will cover two projects within the use of ‘Big Data’ in telecommunication. “Our cooperation with Northeastern … Read the full press release →

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GLOBUL first telecom in Bulgaria to offer personal video to its clients

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GLOBUL is the first telecommunication company in Bulgaria to provide its subscribers with personalized video offers based on their individual needs. Personal videos show specific data regarding users’ monthly consumption in an interesting and innovative way, offering … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission blocks the proposal by German Telecoms Regulator to set fixed termination rates 3-times above EU-average

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission halts German plans to set fixed termination rates 3-times above EU-average The European Commission has blocked a proposal by the German Telecoms Regulator (BNetzA) to set fixed termination rates three times (300%) higher than the average … Read the full press release →

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ETNO disappointed by reduction of the Connecting Europe Facility [Telecoms] budget

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CEF budget for telecoms has been reduced from EUR 9.2  billion to EUR 1 billion under the new budget deal agreed by the European Council. “ETNO is disappointed that budget cuts have been made which affect … Read the full press release →

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EU Data Protection Reform: Major Telecoms Operators Support Push for Level-Playing Field

Posted on 11, February 2013 by

Brussels, 11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, Vice-President Viviane Reding is meeting Luigi Gambardella, chairman of ETNO, who represents the leading telecommunications network operators in Europe to discuss the EU Data Protection rules proposed by the European Commission in January 2012 (see IP/12/46 and IP/13/57). Vice-President … Read the full press release →

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Digital Agenda: Commission calls on Polish telecom regulator to base deregulation proposal on an up-to-date market assessment

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

Brussels,  8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has asked the Polish telecoms regulator (UKE) to withdraw its proposal to deregulate conditions under which other operators can access Polish telecom company Telekomunikacja Polska’s (TP) broadband network in 11 communes of Poland. In … Read the full press release →

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Digital Agenda – European Commission questions Italian telecoms proposal to regulate rates for fixed termination services

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

Brussels, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has called a halt to the plans of the Italian telecoms regulator (AGCOM) regarding termination rates which would negatively affect consumers in Italy as well as operators in other Member States. AGCOM has proposed … Read the full press release →

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Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications: Faster video streaming

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

In the smartphones and tablet era, more and more users are watching videos on the move – with a resulting strain on mobile networks. The combination of the HEVC video compression standard with LTE brings networks welcome relief. 7-2-2013 — … Read the full press release →

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Payment specialist Nets selects Telenor for telecom services in five European countries

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Telenor has entered an agreement with Nets, a European provider of payments, card and information services to supply them with telecom and data services in five European countries for the next three years. Telenor’s ability to provide … Read the full press release →

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Antitrust: Commission fines Telefónica and Portugal Telecom € 79 million for illegal non-compete contract clause

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Antitrust: Commission fines Telefónica and Portugal Telecom € 79 million for illegal non-compete contract clause The European Commission has imposed fines of € 66 894 000 on Telefónica and of € 12 290 000 on Portugal Telecom … Read the full press release →

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No change to telecoms and internet governance – EU Member States amongst dozens not signing proposed new International Telecommunications Regulations (ITR) Treaty, remain 100% committed to open internet

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Delegates from the 193 member countries of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) have concluded the “World Conference on International Telecommunications” (WCIT) conference in Dubai. Negotiations to review the International Telecommunications Regulations (ITRs) failed to reach consensus agreement. … Read the full press release →

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Ericsson identified as a challenger in telecom IT services

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

Leading IT research and advisory company assessed Ericsson’s ability to execute and completeness of vision Ericsson is using its expertise to support Communications Service Providers (CSPs) in transforming their businesses and making the most of opportunities as telecom and IT … Read the full press release →

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Cassidian CyberSecurity joins Fondation Télécom as a strategic partner

Posted on 20, November 2012 by

Paris,  20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On 5 November Cassidian CyberSecurity, a subsidiary of Cassidian (EADS Group) and Fondation Télécom signed a strategic partnership agreement. The cyber security specialist will participate in the development and support of Fondation Télécom’s programmes, thus taking an … Read the full press release →

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The third-quarter performance enables France Telecom-Orange to confirm its 2012 operating cash flow target of close to 8 billion euros

Posted on 31, October 2012 by

31-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Outlook for 2013-2014: the Group expects 2013 operating cash flow of more than 7 billion euros which will return to growth in 2014 outlook for 2013 and 2014 As in 2012, the Group will face a more … Read the full press release →

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France Telecom-Orange jointly sign an agreement for the deployment of very high-speed broadband, in the presence of Neelie Kroes, Vice President of the European Commission

Posted on 29, October 2012 by
Orange’s deployment in Alsace

29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prefect of the Alsace Region, the Chairman of the Regional Council of Alsace, the Chairmen of the General Councils of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin, the Chairmen of the Urban Community of Strasbourg, of the Agglomeration Community of … Read the full press release →

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Transport and Telecommunications Council – 29 October 2012

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Brussels, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU’s Council of transport ministers will meet in Luxembourg on Monday 29 October under the Presidency of Cyprus and will be chaired by Minister Florentzou. Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for transport and mobility, will represent the … Read the full press release →

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Digital Agenda: Commission consults on telecoms markets Recommendation

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Brussels, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has launched a public consultation with a view to updating the current list of relevant wholesale and retail telecoms markets subject to the Commission’s “Article 7” procedure under EU telecoms rules (see MEMO/10/226). These markets … Read the full press release →

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Digi Communications N.V. announces that the Company’s Romanian subsidiary exercised its right to redeem the Senior Secured Notes due in 2025 in principal amount of €450,000,000

Posted on 16, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A., has exercised its right to fully redeem €450 million worth of 2.50% Senior Secured Notes due in 2025. The redemption will take place on September 27, 2024, … Read the full press release →

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Vodafone and Three UK Challenge CMA’s Concerns Over Proposed Merger

Posted on 14, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Three UK have responded to the CMA’s provisional findings, disputing concerns that their merger could reduce competition and lead to price increases. The companies argue that the £11 billion merger will improve 5G infrastructure, enhance competition, … Read the full press release →

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