The week in telecoms: YouTube, Instagram take on TV market and WBD rejects Paramount
There are always new competitors on the horizon in the telecom sector, and the past week was no different. Instagram is coming to TVs, YouTube wants more of the pay-TV market, and Revolut launched on the mobile market. Warner also confirmed it's going with Netflix as merger partner not Paramount, and several telcos are changing their board line-ups for the new year.
The week in telecoms: YouTube, Instagram take on TV market and WBD rejects Paramount
There are always new competitors on the horizon in the telecom sector, and the past week was no different. Instagram is coming to TVs, YouTube wants more of the pay-TV market, and Revolut launched on the mobile market. Warner also confirmed it's going with Netflix as merger partner not Paramount, and several telcos are changing their board line-ups for the new year.
Dialog Axiata to offer Starlink satellite service across Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka operator Dialog Axiata has partnered with Starlink to offer satellite internet services on the local market. Under the terms of the deal, Dialog will provide connectivity to areas where traditional terrestrial networks are unavailable. Dialog will serve as an authorized agent for Starlink in Sri Lanka.
Dialog Axiata to offer Starlink satellite service across Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka operator Dialog Axiata has partnered with Starlink to offer satellite internet services on the local market. Under the terms of the deal, Dialog will provide connectivity to areas where traditional terrestrial networks are unavailable. Dialog will serve as an authorized agent for Starlink in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka raises LKR 10 billion in 5G spectrum auction
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has completed its 5G spectrum auction. The government raised around LKR 10 billion in this 5G spectrum tender. Dialog Axiata and SLT-Mobitel were the winning bidders, securing 10-year licenses to operate 5G services on the local market.
Sri Lanka raises LKR 10 billion in 5G spectrum auction
Vi introduces Niyo Zero Forex Markup Card for travelers
Indian operator Vi has partnered with travel banking fintech Niyo to provide Zero Markup Forex Card delivery for Vi customers travelling abroad this holiday season. This collaboration allows international travelers to apply for the card directly through the Vi App, with professional assistance provided for verification and setup.
Vi introduces Niyo Zero Forex Markup Card for travelers
True reshuffles executive team
Thai operator True has announced several key leadership updates following its board meeting on 18 December. The company confirmed that Natwut Amornvivat resigned from his roles as a director and a member of both the Executive and Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committees. Vichaow Rakphongphairoj was immediately appointed to replace him in all three positions.
True reshuffles executive team
SLT-Mobitel launches 5G network in Sri Lanka
Lankan operator SLT-Mobitel has commercially launched its 5G network for local consuemrs. The operator says its 5G service launch follows investments in high-capacity fibre routes and modern wireless infrastructure.
SLT-Mobitel launches 5G network in Sri Lanka
Dialog Axiata launches 5G network, connects 1.5 million subscribers
Sri Lanka operator Dialog Axiata has commercially launched its Dialog 5G Ultra service. Dialog says its 5G network is powered by over 220 live 5G sites serving 1.5 million subscribers. Dialog secured a 100 MHz spectrum block in the 3500 MHz frequency band and a 200 MHz block in the 27 GHz band at the recently 5G spectrum auction held by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL).
Dialog Axiata launches 5G network, connects 1.5 million subscribers
UK govt to ban AI-enabled nudification apps to protect women, girls
The UK government is planning new laws to band AI-enabled nudification tools to protect women and girls from deepfake abuse. These tools use GenAI to turn images of real people into fake nude videos/pictures without their consent. The new laws are part of the government's strategy to combat violence against women and girls (VAWG).
UK govt to ban AI-enabled nudification apps to protect women, girls
LCR Connect full-fibre network reaches 1,000 connections
LCR Connect, Liverpool City Region full-fibre network JV, has made its 1,000th connection. The 350-km business-first fibre network provides gigabit-capable full-fibre broadband connectivity to customers including National Museums Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena, Baltic Creative, DoubleTree by Hilton, Pret A Manger, the Cavern Club, SciTech Discovery and the new Hill Dickinson Stadium of Everton Football Club (FC). The network is 50 percent owned by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, and delivered with
LCR Connect full-fibre network reaches 1,000 connections
TNT Sports replaces BBC as live broadcast partner for Commonwealth Games
Warner Bros Discovery has signed a deal with Commonwealth Sport for the exclusive UK live broadcast and digital media rights for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The deal will see TNT Sports provide more than 600 hours of coverage of the games in the UK & Ireland, with every event and sport streaming on HBO Max. The 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place from 23 July-02 August, with 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories competing to win 215 gold medals.
TNT Sports replaces BBC as live broadcast partner for Commonwealth Games
Bechtle strikes cloud partnerships with Deutsche Telekom, Arvato
German IT services provider Bechtle signed two new partnership agreements with Deutsche Telekom and Arvato Systems to further expand its multi-cloud portfolio. Under the agreement, Bechtle will provide to customers Telekom's public cloud platform Open Telekom Cloud. Bechtle has also added the Arvato Systems Private Cloud to its offering, designed for organisations with strict data protection and compliance requirements.
Bechtle strikes cloud partnerships with Deutsche Telekom, Arvato
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