May 7, 2009
Geo Networks Ltd, which specialises in providing fibre networks to heavy users of data, has announced Geo.TradeNet, which allows financial sector organisations using automated trading to connect to all the major UK trading exchange facilities. Geo.TradeNet utilises Geo's optical fibre network in London’s sewers, and provides a direct route for data from office buildings to major trading exchanges. As the ...
Geo announces dedicated financial trading network
by Jan HarrisGeo Networks Ltd, which specialises in providing fibre networks to heavy users of data, has announced Geo.TradeNet, which allows financial sector organisations using automated trading to connect to all the major UK trading exchange facilities. Geo.TradeNet utilises Geo's optical fibre network in London’s sewers, and provides a direct route for data from office buildings to major trading exchanges. As the ...
March 27, 2009
The Home Gateway Initiative (HGI) this week welcomed Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) as its latest member. The Malaysia-based communications group - which offers nationwide broadband and fixed-line services - is the latest carrier to join HGI. Duncan Bees, HGI's chief technical officer, said: "We are delighted with the addition of TM – one of the most important carriers in Asia - to ...
Home Gateway Initiative signs up Malaysian network
by David MastersThe Home Gateway Initiative (HGI) this week welcomed Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) as its latest member. The Malaysia-based communications group - which offers nationwide broadband and fixed-line services - is the latest carrier to join HGI. Duncan Bees, HGI's chief technical officer, said: "We are delighted with the addition of TM – one of the most important carriers in Asia - to ...
March 24, 2009
Telecoms provider, Millenicom, has announced that its new Call by Call service will be hosted by Deutsche Telekom, using the DIGITALK Multiservice Platform. Virtual network Millenicom has offered alternative telecoms services in Germany for a decade, and the Call by Call service is part of the company's latest expansion strategy. The group is particularly strong in the ethnic telecommunications market, and also ...
Millenicom Call by Call service to run on DIGITALK
by David MastersTelecoms provider, Millenicom, has announced that its new Call by Call service will be hosted by Deutsche Telekom, using the DIGITALK Multiservice Platform. Virtual network Millenicom has offered alternative telecoms services in Germany for a decade, and the Call by Call service is part of the company's latest expansion strategy. The group is particularly strong in the ethnic telecommunications market, and also ...
March 6, 2009
Following its acquisition of Los Angeles-based Secure Media Solutions, Inc. and its hook-up with trans Atlantic submarine cable supplier, Hibernia Atlantic, one of the world’s leading high definition network providers, MediaXstream Inc. is set to storm the European market with a product that will be of appeal to broadcasters and media users on both sides of the Atlantic. Providing multiple capacity ...
MediaXstream Builds up Secure Hibernia Atlantic Network
by Alan HartenFollowing its acquisition of Los Angeles-based Secure Media Solutions, Inc. and its hook-up with trans Atlantic submarine cable supplier, Hibernia Atlantic, one of the world’s leading high definition network providers, MediaXstream Inc. is set to storm the European market with a product that will be of appeal to broadcasters and media users on both sides of the Atlantic. Providing multiple capacity ...
January 23, 2009
The UK Competition Commission has ruled that Ofcom set maximum termination rates for mobile calls too high. Termination rates are the charge mobile operators make for incoming phone calls The ruling relates to a 2007 complaint by BT, who said that Ofcom calculated the figures for termination rates based on what the operators paid for 3G licenses, rather than what the licenses ...
Ofcom’s knuckles rapped over termination rates
by David MastersThe UK Competition Commission has ruled that Ofcom set maximum termination rates for mobile calls too high. Termination rates are the charge mobile operators make for incoming phone calls The ruling relates to a 2007 complaint by BT, who said that Ofcom calculated the figures for termination rates based on what the operators paid for 3G licenses, rather than what the licenses ...
January 5, 2009
Vodafone chief executive, Vittorio Colao, is set to put his plan to cut £1 billion off annual costs into action. Colao is expected to implement the plans throughout 2009, which will include changes to the group's technology and supply chain departments, as well as jobs being axed. In addition, Vodafone and France Telecom-owned Orange are close to signing a cost-sharing deal that ...
Vodafone starts cost-cutting action
by David MastersVodafone chief executive, Vittorio Colao, is set to put his plan to cut £1 billion off annual costs into action. Colao is expected to implement the plans throughout 2009, which will include changes to the group's technology and supply chain departments, as well as jobs being axed. In addition, Vodafone and France Telecom-owned Orange are close to signing a cost-sharing deal that ...
August 28, 2008
Walmart owned supermarket chain, Asda, has announced severe price cuts to its pay-as-you go mobile phone service. From 1st September flat rate call prices will be slashed in half from 16p to 8p per minute, whilst text messages will be reduced from 5p to 4p each. The announcement follows a similar price cut in calls by furniture chain Ikea, which offers its ...
Asda Mobile joins price war
by David MastersWalmart owned supermarket chain, Asda, has announced severe price cuts to its pay-as-you go mobile phone service. From 1st September flat rate call prices will be slashed in half from 16p to 8p per minute, whilst text messages will be reduced from 5p to 4p each. The announcement follows a similar price cut in calls by furniture chain Ikea, which offers its ...
August 19, 2008
On behalf of overcharged customers across the UK, BT took mobile phone operators to court over connection charges, and the company has won a landmark legal ruling. According to the ruling, mobile phone network operators owe BT tens of millions of pounds for connection charges made to BT customers when mobile phones were dialled from their landlines. In 2006, all mobile network ...
BT wins landmark termination rates ruling
by David MastersOn behalf of overcharged customers across the UK, BT took mobile phone operators to court over connection charges, and the company has won a landmark legal ruling. According to the ruling, mobile phone network operators owe BT tens of millions of pounds for connection charges made to BT customers when mobile phones were dialled from their landlines. In 2006, all mobile network ...
June 26, 2008
Utility price comparison and procurement group Utility Watch UK has prepared a detailed hints and tips guide to advise SMEs on buying telecoms and/or mobile services. The free document not only covers things to look for but also some of the more common pitfalls and covers issues such as fixed line rental, analogue/digital, call pricing, SIP trunks, VOIP options and ...
SME Telecoms & Mobile Procurement Guide
by Alan HartenUtility price comparison and procurement group Utility Watch UK has prepared a detailed hints and tips guide to advise SMEs on buying telecoms and/or mobile services. The free document not only covers things to look for but also some of the more common pitfalls and covers issues such as fixed line rental, analogue/digital, call pricing, SIP trunks, VOIP options and ...
June 25, 2008
Blyk, a free mobile network for 16-24 year olds, is expanding into Germany, Spain and Belgium next year. Earlier this year the ad funded network announced its intention to enter the Dutch market. The expansion builds on Blyk's success in the UK, where it registered 100,000 members six months earlier than expected. The network connects advertisers with young people, a ...
Blyk continues European expansion
by Jan HarrisBlyk, a free mobile network for 16-24 year olds, is expanding into Germany, Spain and Belgium next year. Earlier this year the ad funded network announced its intention to enter the Dutch market. The expansion builds on Blyk's success in the UK, where it registered 100,000 members six months earlier than expected. The network connects advertisers with young people, a ...
June 17, 2008
From 11th July, O2 customers with an Apple iPhone will have free access to BT Openzone premier Wi-Fi hotspots. O2 had originally decided that only customers who purchased a new 3G iPhone would be granted free Openzone hotspot access. However, the latest announcement by 02 reveals a change of mind from the network provider. BT Openzone's Wi-Fi network has over 3,000 ...
9,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots for iPhone users
by David MastersFrom 11th July, O2 customers with an Apple iPhone will have free access to BT Openzone premier Wi-Fi hotspots. O2 had originally decided that only customers who purchased a new 3G iPhone would be granted free Openzone hotspot access. However, the latest announcement by 02 reveals a change of mind from the network provider. BT Openzone's Wi-Fi network has over 3,000 ...
June 13, 2008
Last week T-Mobile USA filed a lawsuit against Starbucks for breach of contract. Starbucks recently decided to switch the wi-fi provider in its US coffee shops from T-Mobile to AT&T. To keep T-Mobile happy through the period of transition, the Seattle-based global coffee brand signed a contract with T-Mobile that gave the company the right to 'sell, market and promote its ...
T-Mobile and Starbucks settle Wi-Fi dispute
by David MastersLast week T-Mobile USA filed a lawsuit against Starbucks for breach of contract. Starbucks recently decided to switch the wi-fi provider in its US coffee shops from T-Mobile to AT&T. To keep T-Mobile happy through the period of transition, the Seattle-based global coffee brand signed a contract with T-Mobile that gave the company the right to 'sell, market and promote its ...
Vodafone advert breached ASA standards
by David MastersVodafone has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) because of an advertising campaign that implied unlimited internet access for a flat rate fee. A complaint to the ASA argued that the advert implied unlimited internet access for £7.50 per month, and as such it was misleading as Vodafone has strict data limits of 120MB per month. The poster in question ...
Orange to launch iPhone across Europe
by David MastersOrange, a division of France Telecom, is to distribute the 3G iPhone on behalf of Apple in four European countries. From 11th July Orange will start selling the new iPhone in Austria, Portugal and Switzerland. The launch date in France has been set six days later, on 17th July. Orange will start distributing the iPhone in other markets later this ...
June 11, 2008
O2 has announced the price of the 3G iPhone, which will be on sale in the UK from July 11th. The 8G-byte version of the new iPhone will cost just £99 for new customers on O2's £30 per month package, or for existing customers on the £35 per month package. New customers on £45 or £75 per month contracts will receive the ...
O2 announces UK 3G iPhone prices
by David MastersO2 has announced the price of the 3G iPhone, which will be on sale in the UK from July 11th. The 8G-byte version of the new iPhone will cost just £99 for new customers on O2's £30 per month package, or for existing customers on the £35 per month package. New customers on £45 or £75 per month contracts will receive the ...
June 9, 2008
The new UK chief executive of Orange, Tom Alexander, is to instigate a heavy shake-up of the company to improve customer service and public image. The former chief executive of Virgin Mobile had retired in 2006, but was lured into the job by Orange at the end of 2007 to re-invigorate the flagging company. Orange has 15.8 million mobile customers and over ...
Future looks brighter for Orange
by David MastersThe new UK chief executive of Orange, Tom Alexander, is to instigate a heavy shake-up of the company to improve customer service and public image. The former chief executive of Virgin Mobile had retired in 2006, but was lured into the job by Orange at the end of 2007 to re-invigorate the flagging company. Orange has 15.8 million mobile customers and over ...
May 30, 2008
Blyk, a free mobile network for 16-24 year olds, has launched a new site - http://media.blyk.co.uk - to explain its concept to advertisers and agencies. Over 100,000 members have already joined Blyk's UK network, which gives its members free texts and voice minutes in return for watching targeted ads. The newly launched media site provides comprehensive information for advertisers and ...
Blyk launches info site for advertisers
by Jan HarrisBlyk, a free mobile network for 16-24 year olds, has launched a new site - http://media.blyk.co.uk - to explain its concept to advertisers and agencies. Over 100,000 members have already joined Blyk's UK network, which gives its members free texts and voice minutes in return for watching targeted ads. The newly launched media site provides comprehensive information for advertisers and ...
May 16, 2008
A service provider in the US state of Nevada, CC Communications, is replacing its legacy 5E central office switch with the TaquaWorks solution, in order to provide advanced converged services across its FTTH-based IPTV and wireless networks. CC Communications has been serving residents and businesses with quadruple-play services - local and long distance telephone, wireless, Internet access and digital television - ...
TaquaWorks to replace legacy 5E switch
by Lin FreestoneA service provider in the US state of Nevada, CC Communications, is replacing its legacy 5E central office switch with the TaquaWorks solution, in order to provide advanced converged services across its FTTH-based IPTV and wireless networks. CC Communications has been serving residents and businesses with quadruple-play services - local and long distance telephone, wireless, Internet access and digital television - ...
May 15, 2008
London-based Telappliant provides a comprehensive Internet telephony product and solutions portfolio backed by the ultimate in performance and reliability via a fusion of technology and a team of dedicated professionals. The company has launched its Insight portal, designed exclusively for channel partners to resell innovative and flexible VoIP services quickly, easily and cheaply to their customer base. Insight provides a low barrier ...
VoIP services for channel partners launched by Teleappliant
by Lin FreestoneLondon-based Telappliant provides a comprehensive Internet telephony product and solutions portfolio backed by the ultimate in performance and reliability via a fusion of technology and a team of dedicated professionals. The company has launched its Insight portal, designed exclusively for channel partners to resell innovative and flexible VoIP services quickly, easily and cheaply to their customer base. Insight provides a low barrier ...
Mobile social networking enhancements from GyPSii
by Lin FreestoneAs part of the ongoing development and improvement of its service, GyPSii has made a series of significant enhancements to its mobile social networking features. GyPSii’s mobile lifestyle application connects people, places and communities across networks and devices. It provides a geo-location social networking platform and services for mobile, web and set-top box devices. The new features available to GyPSii users include ...
