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🎉 We will be at Total Telecom #ConnectedBritain again in just a few weeks! Partners in #criticalinfrastructure, #connectivity, #telco - come and chat with us at S152 in the Start-Up Village about how we can secure your customers, help with increasing #regulation and speed up time-to-market. #iotsecurity #iotcompliance #xiot #xiotsecurity Adam Massey Jack W.

Qatar phases out 3G Late last month, Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of Qatar has announced the cessation of 3G mobile telecommunications services by December 2025. This decision is part of CRA’s broader strategy to improve the performance and efficiency of Qatar’s telecom infrastructure, with a focus on enhancing 4G and 5G services. Subsequently, Ooredoo Qatar and Vodafone Qatar will be required to phase down 3G services by the set deadline. Many countries, such as USA, Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, etc. have already embarked on this journey to phase out legacy mobile technologies (3G) in favour of more advanced network infrastructure (4G/5G). Some of the notable benefits of phasing out 3G include– enhancing spectrum efficiency, network modernization, and enhanced user experiences. While this initiative is a welcome move to enhance user experiences, consumers using only 3G supported devices will need to upgrade their devices to ensure continued connectivity.

The Pakistan telecom industry has experienced a notable increase in Mobile Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), reaching Rs. 284 per month during July-December FY24. This surge is attributed to several key factors, including the expansion of broadband services, flexible pricing regulations, and the decline of the multi-SIM trend. The expansion of broadband services has led to higher data consumption, driving up revenue for operators. Additionally, flexible pricing regulations have allowed operators to offer customized plans, attracting more customers and increasing revenue. Moreover, the decline in multi-SIM usage has also contributed to the rise in ARPU, as customers now opt for single SIM cards with tailored plans. These developments have significant implications for the telecom industry in Pakistan. With increased earnings, operators can invest in infrastructure improvements, enhance services, and offer competitive pricing plans. This growth is expected to attract more investment, fostering innovation and competition in the industry. Customers can anticipate better services, diverse pricing options, and improved overall telecom experiences as the industry continues to evolve. Read more: https://lnkd.in/giCUSwm . . #Brandsynario #Telcos #ARPU

Service providers continue to face increasing operational complexity, network costs and revenue pressures that are creating hostile market conditions across the telecom industry. Omdia's recent report offers a transformation roadmap for #telcos to embrace innovation and unlock new revenue streams to chart a path towards growth. 📖 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eN9sr3hV

How can service providers determine if moving to the Cloud will help them manage, deliver, and monetize core communications services more efficiently? Download the brief or the entire Omdia report – there are many highlights! Here are my takeaways: ▪ Hidden Costs—Many service providers do not understand their current costs e2e when evaluating moving to the Cloud. Alianza helps service providers understand their hidden costs by comparing the TCO of their current state to moving to Alianza's Cloud powered by AWS. ▪ Risk Management — Moving to the Cloud reduces risk by offloading the work of maintaining infrastructure so Service Providers can focus on sales, marketing, and building their channels. Alianza enables Service Providers to shift resources to more impactful initiatives that uniquely drive revenue. ▪ Passive vs. Integrated Sell-Through—All cloud solution GTM models are not the same. In many cases (e.g., passive sell-through), it can reduce margins, lose customer control, reduce service provider brand equality, endure complicated licensing models, and not integrate into current offerings. Alianza is an integrated sell-through model that increases revenue, reduces costs, drives service provider brand equity, and drives innovation in partnership with service providers. ▪ Cloud = Innovation — Many hosted platforms are premise platforms that reside within a hosted facility. Alianza is a cloud-first platform. The architecture enables our team to develop features faster, accelerating innovation for our service provider customers. Alianza, Inc. addresses these items and puts service providers on a positive path forward focused on lowering costs, increasing revenue, and reducing risk. Let me know if you want the full Omdia report or want to discuss the above. #cloudcommunications #msps #csps #ucaas #ccaas

Qatar is taking a bold step towards the future of mobile connectivity. 🌐 The country plans to shut down 3G networks by the end of 2025, focusing on enhancing 4G LTE and 5G services. This move will optimize spectrum use and support Qatar’s vision for a more connected, high-speed future. #3G #3GShutdown #Connectivity https://lnkd.in/gFbm4fDS

Competition in telecoms is fiercer than ever. Digital services and experience are the name of the game. See the results from a global survey of 260 CIOs and senior IT leaders within large telecoms organizations in the latest infographic.

Competition in telecoms is fiercer than ever. Digital services and experience are the name of the game. See the results from a global survey of 260 CIOs and senior IT leaders within large telecoms organizations in the latest infographic.

Technology is, at times seen as a threat to the workforce, with some people seeing it as having the potential to replace millions of jobs. However, if we think about it, the First Industrial Revolution resulted in people learning how to do the ‘same’ jobs, just with machinery. That’s exactly how we need to be thinking about technology, it’s an opportunity to upskill workers and make processes more efficient. This is where we come in by redefining industries with our 5G Private Networks. Whether you’re in Mining, Logistics, Healthcare or Manufacturing, 5G Private Networks allow you to optimise your productivity through not only eliminating issues such as low latency (delays or lag time between input and response in a system) but also allowing you to explore and utilise IoT solutions (think digital twins for manufacturing) . Combined with Cloud and well designed Cyber Security infrastructure, a 5G Private Netwok can open a world of possibilities for your business and your workforce’s productivity. #BusinessDoneBetter

According to CITRA Kuwait, #Kuwait is gearing up to launch #5G services in the next three months, enhancing the country’s #connectivity, #user_experience, and #digital services. #KuwaitVision2035 #Telecommunications