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Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide
Unified Communications

Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide

During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
G+D & AWS partner to advance cloud-based eSIM solutions
Platform-as-a-Service

G+D & AWS partner to advance cloud-based eSIM solutions

Giesecke+Devrient teams up with Amazon Web Services to enhance eSIM technology, forecasting market growth from $4.7 billion in 2023 to $16.3 billion by 2027.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Sinch partners with Aduna to enhance global network APIs
Unified Communications

Sinch partners with Aduna to enhance global network APIs

Sinch has joined forces with Aduna to enhance global access to mobile network capabilities, driving innovation in digital communications and security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
WBA report highlights collaboration for 6G network success
Smart Cities

WBA report highlights collaboration for 6G network success

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled a report advocating for enhanced collaboration among industry players to realise the full potential of 6G technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Satellite connectivity sees growth with new operators in 2024
Unified Communications

Satellite connectivity sees growth with new operators in 2024

A new report from GSMA Intelligence reveals a surge in satellite connectivity, with nearly 100 operators now seeking to enhance global mobile coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
eSIM technology adoption in IoT to accelerate by 2025
Internet of Things

eSIM technology adoption in IoT to accelerate by 2025

A new report from IoT Analytics predicts that eSIM technology adoption in IoT will surge by 2025, despite current usage standing at just 33%.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
JT joins GSMA Open Gateway to combat global telecom fraud
Cloud Services

JT joins GSMA Open Gateway to combat global telecom fraud

JT joins forces with GSMA as an Open Gateway Channel Partner, aiming to enhance global fraud and identity solutions in the telecoms industry through innovative APIs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Consumer eSIM downloads double in 2023, TCA report shows
Global System for Mobile Communications Association

Consumer eSIM downloads double in 2023, TCA report shows

Consumer adoption of eSIM technology doubles in 2023, led by North American demand, with adoption rates surging in Asia and Western Europe.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
5G services market projected to exceed $919.4bn by 2031
Unified Communications

5G services market projected to exceed $919.4bn by 2031

The global 5G services market set to skyrocket beyond USD 919.4bn by 2031, boasting an impressive CAGR of 30.8% and transforming the digital landscape.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
One Consortium launched to combat global communications fraud
Online fraud

One Consortium launched to combat global communications fraud

The i3Forum introduces the One Consortium, a global non-profit initiative aimed at restoring public confidence in communications, following a surge in illegal calls and messages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
TCA boosts industry-wide eSIM interoperability efforts
Tablets

TCA boosts industry-wide eSIM interoperability efforts

TCA, along with Eseye, floLIVE and Giesecke+Devrient, is spearheading comprehensive eSIM profile testing efforts, aimed at boosting interoperability across consumer devices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
eSIM/iSIM market to cross 500 million units in 2023: IoT Analytics
Unified Communications

eSIM/iSIM market to cross 500 million units in 2023: IoT Analytics

eSIM/iSIM offers increased flexibility, reduced provisioning time, a smaller form factor, enhanced security, and sustainability.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
Sustainability boosts telecoms profits, GSMA report shows
Unified Communications

Sustainability boosts telecoms profits, GSMA report shows

The report, produced in partnership with Huawei, shows that telecom operators can boost their financial bottom line by investing in greener technologies.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2023
SecurityGen highlights cybersecurity risks for 5G network
Unified Communications

SecurityGen highlights cybersecurity risks for 5G network

As 5G network slicing gains momentum, operators and businesses need to factor cybersecurity into their plans for the technology, argues SecurityGen.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2023
Trusted Connectivity Alliance launches eSIM interoperability
Subscriptions

Trusted Connectivity Alliance launches eSIM interoperability

The new service enables network operators to test how their eSIM profiles interact with an extensive range of consumer eSIM devices.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Powering the economies of the future with 5G
Unified Communications

Powering the economies of the future with 5G

5G will deliver ultra-fast connection speeds and gigantic bandwidth to drive companies' efficiency and innovation potential.

By Sam Saba • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2023
Fortress Solutions names its new CEO
Digital Signage

Fortress Solutions names its new CEO

John Shelnutt appointed as CEO of Fortress Solutions, succeeding Brendon Mills who resigned to pursue other opportunities. #executivemoves #FortressSolutions.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Dec 2022
Leading operators to create a global Telco Edge Cloud Platform
Unified Communications

Leading operators to create a global Telco Edge Cloud Platform

China Unicom, Deutsche Telekon, EE, KDDI, Orange, SIngtel, SK Telecom, Telefonica and TIM have created a shared Telco Edge Cloud Platform with GSMA support.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020