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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Over 27 MILLION Brits receive huge mobile upgrade for free as Vodafone and Three announce raft of changes for customers
Newly-merged network reveals the future for five brands that rely on their 5G UP TO SPEED Over 27 MILLION Brits receive huge mobile upgrade for free as Vodafone and Three announce raft of changes for customers MILLIONS of Vodafone and Three customers are set for a huge boost to their mobile signal as the newly-merged mega network reveals its £11billion grand plans. A major improvement to services will start for more than seven million users of Three and its budget sub-brand SMARTY in just two weeks time. 2 The £16.5billion tie-up makes VodafoneThree the UK's biggest mobile network Credit: Alamy 2 Both brands will continue to co-exist - but there are some changes coming Credit: PA Customers will receive a 20 per cent average speed uplift on 4G. And within a few months, 27million mobile subscribers across both Vodafone and Three will benefit from better signal with shared access across both networks at no extra cost, the new joint VodafoneThree firm claims. This will eradicate dreaded "not spots" from 16,500 sq/km of the country – the equivalent to 10x the size of London. VodafoneThree has confirmed that its various brands will remain separate. This not only includes Vodafone and Three, but also VOXI, SMARTY and Talkmobile which piggyback on their network kit. However, Vodafone will be the only brand for business customers. "A new era of connectivity has begun," said Max Taylor, CEO of VodafoneThree. "We will connect every nation, every community, in every corner of the UK. "We will build the UK's best 5G network with an unprecedented £11bn privately funded infrastructure project, laying the digital foundation for our country's growth ambitions." The network is pledging to bring 99.95 per cent of the population 5G Standalone - the fastest version of 5G speed around - by 2034. Brits will always have mobile phone & internet signal at home after tech breakthrough that beats Elon Musk's Starlink And by this time next year, bosses are planning to launch trials of space-based satellite mobile network coverage too to eliminate even more "not spots". Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: "I'm delighted that this huge investment is being made in mobile phone network infrastructure, better connecting people with families, loved ones and work by providing stronger, more widespread 5G coverage." BROADBAND SHAKE-UP Changes are afoot for broadband services too. Three's brand will disappear from its mobile broadband over the next 12 months and brought together with Vodafone's Full Fibre, all under the Vodafone name. The firm has announced a new partnership with Community Fibre on top of existing deals with CityFibre and Openreach. Two extra customer care centres are opening in Belfast and Sheffield as well, bringing 400 jobs back to the UK. Vodafone and Three both operate their own stores across the country but the company says it has "no planned retail redundancies". The £16.5billion tie-up makes VodafoneThree the UK's biggest mobile network.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Over 27 MILLION Brits receive huge mobile upgrade for free as Vodafone and Three announce raft of changes for customers
MILLIONS of Vodafone and Three customers are set for a huge boost to their mobile signal as the newly-merged mega network reveals its £11billion grand plans. A major improvement to services will start for more than seven million users of Three and its budget sub-brand SMARTY in just two weeks time. 2 The £16.5billion tie-up makes VodafoneThree the UK's biggest mobile network Credit: Alamy 2 Both brands will continue to co-exist - but there are some changes coming Credit: PA Customers will receive a 20 per cent average speed uplift on 4G. And within a few months, 27million mobile subscribers across both Vodafone and Three will benefit from better signal with shared access across both networks at no extra cost, the new joint VodafoneThree firm claims. This will eradicate dreaded "not spots" from 16,500 sq/km of the country – the equivalent to 10x the size of London. VodafoneThree has confirmed that its various brands will remain separate. Read more about mobiles This not only includes Vodafone and Three, but also VOXI, SMARTY and Talkmobile which piggyback on their network kit. However, Vodafone will be the only brand for business customers. "A new era of connectivity has begun," said Max Taylor, CEO of VodafoneThree. "We will connect every nation, every community, in every corner of the UK. Most read in Tech "We will build the UK's best 5G network with an unprecedented £11bn privately funded infrastructure project, laying the digital foundation for our country's growth ambitions." The network is pledging to bring 99.95 per cent of the population 5G Standalone - the fastest version of 5G speed around - by 2034. Brits will always have mobile phone & internet signal at home after tech breakthrough that beats Elon Musk's Starlink And by this time next year, bosses are planning to launch trials of space-based satellite mobile network coverage too to eliminate even more "not spots". Chancellor BROADBAND SHAKE-UP Changes are afoot for broadband services too. Three's brand will disappear from its mobile broadband over the next 12 months and brought together with Vodafone's Full Fibre, all under the Vodafone name. The firm has announced a new partnership with Community Fibre on top of existing deals with CityFibre and Two extra customer care centres are opening in Vodafone and Three both operate their own stores across the country but the company says it has "no planned retail redundancies". The £16.5billion tie-up makes VodafoneThree the UK's biggest mobile network. WILL PRICES RISE? Analysis by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun All these changes sound pretty exciting - but most customers will be wondering if it will cost them more. VodafoneThree says its mobile network boost comes at "no extra cost". And bosses have insisted as much to get the deal over the line for months. Vodafone's CEO Margherita Della Valle told BBC Radio 4's Today programme in December that the merger would cause "no extra costs from public funding and no extra cost for our customers". The company has had to agree to a number of legally binding commitments to win the approval of the competition regulator CMA. One of those was a cap on "selected mobile tariffs and data plans" for three years. As things stand Vodafone, Three and sub-brands VOXI, SMARTY and Talkmobile, will continue to sell their own mobile products, so it shouldn't result in less choice or competition.
Broadcast Pro
4 days ago
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Orange Maroc modernises its network with Ericsson
The agreement sets Orange Maroc's network ready for the introduction of 5G Standalone while paving the way for new business models. Orange Maroc has strengthened its network infrastructure by signing a strategic agreement with Ericsson to modernise and expand its core network. This landmark partnership reflects Orange Moroccos commitment to delivering high-performance connectivity, in the lead-up to the launch of 5G, fully aligned with the National Strategy Digital Morocco 2030 objectives. Through this collaboration, Orange Maroc will integrate cutting-edge technologies, including Ericssons dual-mode 5G Core and Cloud Native Infrastructure Solution, specifically designed to support cloud-native 5G applications. This modernisation will significantly boost Orange Maroc's network capacity and enhance the customer experience, while allowing the company to build a scalable network architecture in anticipation of the 5G introduction. Through this strategic partnership, Orange Maroc will introduce the Ericsson Cloud Core Policy Controller, ensuring high scalability, better network resilience along with new business models. The telecommunications operator will also extend its network with additional IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and Ericsson Packet Core sites to strengthen Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services and deliver reliable 4G and 5G services, such as the enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), video games, and industrial connectivity services. The modernisation also includes improvements to the automation and orchestration of the native cloud-based infrastructure, through strategic software upgrades to Ericsson Network Manager, Orchestrator, and Network IQ Statistics, tools already leveraged by Orange Maroc to monitor its network operations. Commenting on the deal, Hendrik Kasteel, Chief Executive Officer of Orange Maroc, said: 'Orange Maroc places innovation and customer satisfaction at the heart of its strategy. This partnership with Ericsson strengthens our commitment to delivering a more powerful and reliable network that meets the growing digital needs of Moroccans. By modernising our infrastructure, we are accelerating our ability to deploy 5G and support Morocco's digital transformation, fully aligned with the vision of the national strategy 'Digital Morocco 2030'.' Majda Lahlou Kassi, President of Ericsson Morocco and Vice President of Ericsson West and Southern Africa, added: 'At Ericsson, the success of our customers is at the core of our mission. We are proud to support Orange Maroc in this major transformation, aiming to address fast-changing connectivity needs and provide a robust, scalable and sustainable infrastructure. This project reflects our constant commitment to creating value for our partners while contributing to Moroccos digital development.' With more than 20 years of collaboration between Orange Maroc and Ericsson, this new project further strengthens Orange's position as a telecommunications operator committed to network excellence. By anticipating future connectivity needs and investing in cutting-edge infrastructure, Orange Maroc reaffirms its key role in supporting Morocco's economic and social growth through digital innovation.
Mid East Info
5 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
Orange Maroc modernizes its network with Ericsson: a strategic partnership for next-generation connectivity
This modernization aims to provide the best network experience for its customers. The agreement sets Orange Maroc's network ready for the introduction of 5G Standalone while paving the way for new business models. Orange Maroc is contributing to making the Moroccan ecosystem ready for the 5G era in line with the National Strategy 'Digital Morocco 2030'. Orange Maroc has taken a major step forward in strengthening its network infrastructure by signing a strategic agreement with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to modernize and expand its core network. This landmark partnership reflects Orange Morocco's commitment to delivering high-performance connectivity, in the lead-up to the launch of 5G, fully aligned with the National Strategy 'Digital Morocco 2030' objectives. Through this collaboration, Orange Maroc will integrate cutting-edge technologies, including Ericsson's dual-mode 5G Core and Cloud Native Infrastructure Solution, specifically designed to support cloud-native 5G applications. This modernization will significantly boost Orange Maroc's network capacity and enhance the customer experience, while allowing the company to build a scalable network architecture in anticipation of the 5G introduction. Modernization for greater connectivity: Through this strategic partnership, Orange Maroc will introduce the Ericsson Cloud Core Policy Controller, ensuring high scalability, better network resilience along with new business models. The telecommunications operator will also extend its network with additional IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and Ericsson Packet Core sites to strengthen Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services and deliver reliable 4G and 5G services, such as the enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), video games, and industrial connectivity services. The modernization also includes improvements to the automation and orchestration of the native cloud-based infrastructure, through strategic software upgrades to Ericsson Network Manager, Orchestrator, and Network IQ Statistics, tools already leveraged by Orange Maroc to monitor its network operations. Hendrik Kasteel, Chief Executive Officer of Orange Maroc, says, 'Orange Maroc places innovation and customer satisfaction at the heart of its strategy. This partnership with Ericsson strengthens our commitment to delivering a more powerful and reliable network that meets the growing digital needs of Moroccans. By modernizing our infrastructure, we are accelerating our ability to deploy 5G and support Morocco's digital transformation, fully aligned with the vision of the national strategy 'Digital Morocco 2030.' Majda Lahlou Kassi, President of Ericsson Morocco and Vice President of Ericsson West and Southern Africa, says: 'At Ericsson, the success of our customers is at the core of our mission. We are proud to support Orange Maroc in this major transformation, aiming to address fast-changing connectivity needs and provide a robust, scalable and sustainable infrastructure. This project reflects our constant commitment to creating value for our partners while contributing to Morocco's digital development.' With more than 20 years of collaboration between Orange Maroc and Ericsson, this new project further strengthens Orange's position as a telecommunications operator committed to network excellence. By anticipating future connectivity needs and investing in cutting-edge infrastructure, Orange Maroc reaffirms its key role in supporting Morocco's economic and social growth through digital innovation.
Business Upturn
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Ericsson bags multi-year NOC Managed Services contract with Bharti Airtel
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been awarded a significant multi-year Network Operations Center (NOC) Managed Services contract by Bharti Airtel, reinforcing the strong and enduring partnership between the two telecom giants. This strategic collaboration highlights Ericsson's leadership in managed services and its commitment to delivering superior network performance and value to Airtel's customers. Under this new agreement, Ericsson will deploy its advanced intent-based operations through a centralized NOC to efficiently manage Bharti Airtel's diverse network services. These include 4G, 5G Non-Standalone (NSA), 5G Standalone (SA), Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), Private Networks, and Network Slicing. The move aims to enhance network reliability, scalability, and innovation across Airtel's pan-India footprint. Ericsson's state-of-the-art NOC will play a crucial role in managing and scaling Airtel's expansive network infrastructure, especially focusing on expanding Fixed Wireless Access and Network Slicing capabilities throughout the country. This will empower Airtel to offer improved connectivity solutions and cater to evolving customer demands in the 5G era. Randeep Sekhon, CTO of Bharti Airtel, stated, 'We are excited to enhance our strong collaboration with Ericsson as we pursue our goal of creating a future-ready network that delivers an exceptional experience for our customers. We believe that these innovative technologies will empower us to meet the growing data demands of consumers in a digitally connected India.' With a partnership spanning over 25 years, Ericsson and Bharti Airtel have collaborated across multiple generations of mobile communication technologies. This latest contract follows Airtel's recent collaboration with Ericsson on 5G Core technology, further driving the evolution of India's 5G ecosystem. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
