Romania has the potential to become one of the most digitalized countries in the region, given that 50% of villages can become smart by 2030, according to the estimates of the Romanian Smart City Association (ARSC). The rate of digitalization depends on several factors, such as the degree of involvement of local authorities, access to finance, and the rate of […]

New research from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in telecommunications markets, has found operators will generate $17 billion of additional revenue from 3GPP (Third-generation Partnership Project)-compliant 5G satellite networks between 2024 and 2030. It urges operators to sign partnerships with SNOs (Satellite Network Operators) which will enable operators to launch monetisable satellite-based 5G services to their subscribers. SNOs possess capabilities […]

For our Pay monthly customers we’ve split the world into Zones A, B, C and D. For our Pay as you go customers, we’ve split the world into Zones A, B and ‘Around the World’. We also have our ‘Rest of the World’ destinations, which are for both our Pay monthly and Pay as you go customers. Roaming in Zone […]

A new study from Juniper Research has found that 5G IoT (Internet of Things) connections will reach 116 million globally by 2026; rising from just 17 million in 2023. It predicts that the healthcare sector and smart city services will drive this 1,100% growth over the next three years. The comprehensive research examined 5G adoption across key sectors, such as […]

Growth in revenues and slight increase in EBITDAaL The Group confirms its financial objectives for 2022 ▪ Revenues for the third quarter 2022 rose 1.0%1 year on year, driven by: – Europe, which performed well (+3.2%) with Spain returning to growth – Africa & Middle East, which grew 4.2% and remains on course to meet its annual growth target of […]

The third edition of the EY Reimagining Industry Futures Study reveals that enterprises are looking to 5G to help alleviate immediate business pressures brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and related global events. Forty-nine percent of respondents are prioritizing process optimization as a key application, compared with 28% who favor advanced 5G use cases featuring virtual or augmented reality. The findings […]

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the global value of the cellular IoT market will reach $61 billion by 2026; rising from $31 billion in 2022. It identified the growth of 5G and cellular LPWA (Low-power Wide Area) technologies as key to this 95% increase over the next four years. The new study, Cellular IoT: Strategies, Opportunities […]

A study from Juniper Research has ranked Nokia, Ericsson and Druid Software as key leaders within the private networks sector for 2021. Private cellular networks are cellular networks managed by or for specific businesses, and do not allow unauthorised access. They are generally used where other forms of connectivity are either unavailable or insufficient, such as on an offshore platform, […]

A new report by Juniper Research has found that the enhanced capabilities of 5G are driving enthusiasm and awareness of private cellular networks; bringing annual spend on network hardware and services to almost $12 billion globally by 2023, growing 116% from the $5.5 billion expected for 2021. 5G deployments have a key role to play here: over 60% of base […]

True innovation is never an individual achievement. Imagine, for example, if no one had followed Henry Ford into the automotive industry. No, innovation is an evolution fueled by competitive forces and multiple perspectives. 5G will be no exception. 5G service providers can’t wait for one or two companies to solve the challenges of tomorrow, whether it’s building out 5G radio […]