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Today’s provisional findings from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on our proposed merger with Three UK underestimate the current realities of the UK mobile market.     The merger would address many of the issues our market faces today. By all measures, it is pro-growth, pro-customer and pro-competition.     From bringing best-in-class 5G to 99% of the UK population by 2034 and every school and hospital by 2030, to allowing around 50 million customers to benefit from significantly improved network quality, our commitment of £11 billion investment as a joint company over ten years will be catalyst for change.     Whilst we disagree with the assertion that the merger will lead to price rises for customers, we are encouraged by the recognition from the CMA that the country needs a better quality network that the £11bn investment will bring. Today’s report was an expected next step in the merger process, and we look forward to working with the CMA to secure approval, unlock huge benefits for everyone and building the world-class infrastructure the country deserves.   #TheNationsNetwork #TogetherWeCan #Vodafone #ThreeUK #CMA #5GSA 

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Another excellent piece by Iain Morris at Light Reading, this time a recap of TM Forum’s Digital Transformation World Series along with a candid review of the industry’s challenges. Full article in the comments 👇 The telecom industry is grappling with significant challenges. The article quotes several important figures from the operator side, giving candid views on the financial challenges and innovation woes threatening the sector's stability. “The reality is that our return on investment, our growth, is not good enough, and we can't be happy with where we are as an industry at the moment," said Kim Andersen, the chief technology officer of Australia's Telstra, in a DTW call to arms. "We need to reinvent this industry and save this industry." An unusually candid view from the CTO of a major telco. Genuine product innovation is occurring all around the telcos and is difficult to watch. For me, real change will only be possible with a total upheaval of the industry’s culture. Which, unfortunately, is the hardest part to change. Therefore, the much-needed innovation is probably going to have to come from an outside disrupter. In the meantime I suggest the short term answer from the vast majority of telcos will likely be more consolidation and cost cutting….Sniff 🥲. #TelecomIndustry #DigitalTransformation #TMForum #Innovation #telecoms

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As we navigate through these turbulent times, it’s essential to stay informed and vigilant about changes to your mobile plan. Keep an eye out for notifications from your provider regarding any upcoming price adjustments, and don’t hesitate to explore alternative options if necessary.

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Unlock significant 💰 cost-saving benefits with SIP trunking from Juno Telecoms, the leading provider of business communication solutions in the UK. Our bespoke SIP trunking solutions are designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing infrastructure, offering unparalleled scalability and flexibility to meet the evolving needs of your business. 🌟 By leveraging SIP trunking, you can reduce your telecommunications costs significantly, with savings of up to 50% compared to traditional phone lines. With Juno Telecoms, you'll enjoy transparent pricing and competitive rates, ensuring that you get the most value for your investment. 💼 But cost-saving is just the beginning. Our SIP trunking solutions also enhance communication within your organization and with your customers. Enjoy crystal-clear voice calls, reliable connectivity, and advanced features such as call forwarding, voicemail, and auto-attendant to streamline your business communications. 📞✨ At Juno Telecoms, we understand that every business is unique, which is why we offer tailored SIP trunking solutions to meet your specific requirements. Whether you're a small startup or a large enterprise, our team of experts will work closely with you to design a solution that fits your needs and budget. 🤝💼 Ready to experience the benefits of SIP trunking for your business? Visit our website at https://buff.ly/2JcwPFk to learn more and get started today. Transform your business communication with Juno Telecoms. 💰📞 #CostEffective #BusinessSolutions

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How Connected Are You? Interesting study from Mobile UK that shows 80 per cent of people drastically underestimate the level of connectivity they rely on for every day tasks. With the demand for connectivity growing year-on-year, it also calls for better resourcing in planning for mobile infrastructure to help ensure connectivity for all.

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In yet another bid to garner some positive coverage of its upcoming deal with Three UK, Vodafone UK recently announced that it had committed to deploying 5G Standalone (5G SA) technology across Northern Ireland, including in rural areas. According to Vodafone, the proposed merger with Three would offer the necessary scale to roll out 5G SA technology to rural Northern Ireland locations. While this is another opportunity for Vodafone to promote the merger's potential benefits, the opportunities for a region like Northern Ireland should not be overlooked. This is not just about faster downloads; 5G standalone technology can potentially transform critical sectors like ports, education, and health. As we might expect, the economic impact is projected to be significant; Vodafone claims 5G SA could boost Northern Ireland's economic output by £2.7 billion between 2026 and 2030. This commitment also aligns with exceeding the UK Government's Shared Rural Network 4G coverage targets. Vodafone is investing in 5G and ensuring reliable 4G connectivity in even the most rural corners of Northern Ireland. #5G #5GSA #Connectivity #RuralBroadband #NorthernIreland #DigitalTransformation

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In the list of reactions following this post of James Crawshaw There is a nice conversation between Ahmed Soliman and Colin Bannon Just wanted to add on the response of Colin to Ahmed, adding some inside of the #TelcoIndustry First I can’t agree more with the few words of Colin as Silke Hoesch has done Current Digital Economy is strongly relying on Telco infrastructures, including ability to secure, capabilities to deploy Fiber in country and accross oceans and seas. I do believe that in a not so far away past of COVID times the worldwide economy has been able to continue and follow the pace of the market demands, that people have been able to share via Zoom, Teams, FaceTime, and all the way they have used to be connected with their beloved ones, or their business activity. And that recently in strong events like Olynpics the world has been able to feel the sport emotions and the #Paris2024 amazing events also with one Telco managing 100% of the communication on sites and from sites to the world, as all Telcos are doing each time there is such an event. So. Yes we are not perfect but we do our best to improve fast, whilst maintaining security, following the X3 Internet growing usages every 2+years, with huge backbone investments not even always valued at the real costs not to speak about value, we maintain trust of all data following European Regulation, and much more than that. Continuing and accelerating this amazing journey is the industry Telco Commitment on a daily basis for the biggest benefits of our customers, and for the development of the Digital Value Chain thru standardisation, customer use cases on which we agree to then allow a seamless connection from end to end for Digital Actors, with Digital and API development to allow all this. And last but not least in the contrary of some more digital actors, we are doing this with daily competition between us, but also industry spirit to ease the interconnection between us, and between us and Cloud Service Providers to ensure this seamless customer journey. So, Colin Bannon let’s continue this journey in all industry bodies we (as companies) are sitting to continue delivering the best customer experience ever. cheers 🥂

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We've put the work in so you don't have to! Check out our list of 100+ eSIM stats for all you need to know about eSIM. Link in the comments 👇🔗 #eSIM #Telecoms #MobiliseInsights

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Vodafone & Three UK Merger: Is Approval Still on Track? An excellent write-up from Kester Mann at CCS Insight regarding the proposed merger between Vodafone and Three UK. Link in the comments 👇 It has been a year since the announcement and remains a hot topic in the industry. Many arguments have been made, and many concerns have been raised, but where does the deal stand now? Among other topics, Kester examines the role of MVNOs in the proposed deal. Will the deal affect the ability of MVNOs to achieve competitive wholesale terms from the remaining operators? Will the Competition and Markets Authority impose a remedy to divest spectrum to a telco player to become a competitive fourth market player? Presumably, this second remedy would be to one of the existing MVNOs that has scale. But who? Tesco Mobile, Virgin Media O2, giffgaff and BT Group, with BT Mobile, are some of the more prominent players and account for roughly 70% of MVNO subs in the market. However, given that their ownership structures are existing telcos with spectrum, I would suggest they are off the table. iD Mobile from Currys plc comes to mind. I’m not sure Lyca Mobile Group or Lebara are mass-market enough to be an option. Sky Mobile seems logical on many fronts, although it would be a significant strategic move for the mothership. A left-field option could be one of the bigger B2B resellers, such as Daisy Group?? The regulatory strategy of creating a fourth operator as a remedy is a questionable one for me. The strategy has seen mixed results in the past across deals in the EU. Time will tell, but I suggest that different terms will be needed from the CMA to make the strategy more effective this time. Regardless, Vodafone and Three are making strong cases. Even after brushing away the inevitable negotiation bluster, their numbers indicate they are both struggling to achieve the required scale to compete long-term as standalone businesses. The MVNO model remains a crucial tool for regulators to promote market competition, and it continues to be a critical part of the telecommunications market ecosystem. Anyone looking to connect with Mobilise and learn more about how our HERO platform and digital eSIM solutions help operators to get ahead, our MVP Per Kristoffersen will be flying the Mobilise flag 🇬🇧 at the Informa Tech MVNO world congress in Brussels next week. Get in touch to arrange a meetup 👍💪 #Vodafone #ThreeUK #Merger #Telecoms #Regulation #Competition #MVNO #mobile

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It was my great pleasure to speak at International Telecoms Week (ITW) and to share with Capacity Media how telecom operators' wholesale business is undergoing formative transformation. My interview is featured here: https://lnkd.in/e97FV4d3 #ITW2024, #KeepingTheWorldConnected, #AI, #5G, #DigitalTransformation

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Nothing short of a phenomenal piece of insight work from our very talented Malwina Roczniak. Last year, Malwina compiled the most important eSIM statistics in a Mobilise blog. Fast forward one year, and a lot has changed in the eSIM space, so it only seemed fitting to give it an update. We now offer 123 most relevant and up-to-date statistics about consumer eSIM across the following topics: 💡Consumer eSIM Market – Size & Worth 💡eSIM Market Share by Region 💡eSIM Compatibility in Consumer Devices 💡eSIM Adoptions by Mobile Operators 💡eSIM Awareness and Adoption by Consumers 💡The impact of eSIM on Sustainability ‼️Warning: It's a 31-minute read. Get yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy! (and let Malwina know what you think) Full blog: https://lnkd.in/dB26eBxn Shout out to GSMA Intelligence, Juniper Research, Statista, The Business Research Company, Cognitive Market Research, Counterpoint Technology Market Research, Holafly, Light Reading and more for their data points. Looking at these statistics, the eSIM industry has well and truly kicked into overdrive.🚀 #esim #telecoms #mobile

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National Analysis 3 remains the only U.K. operator to win the Availability award. This time around it wins with a score of 99.1%, while EE is in second place with 98.5%. O2 and Vodafone statistically tie for last place with scores of 97.3-97.5%. Availability is the proportion of time that our users spend with a 3G or better connection. Need i say more? You ask why are we winning so many awards....... Best Network For Business.

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Another day closer to the Competition and Markets Authority decision about the proposed Three UK and Vodafone merger, and another report (from one of the MNOs) about why it should be approved! This time it’s from Three, who say that small and medium size business need much more support from the #Government, as well as access to better and more ubiquitous mobile networks to enable them to catch up to rivals overseas. This will of course also grow the economy and improve conditions in the country. As always, some of this will be lobbying for the proposed merger to be approved, however, all businesses and people tend to complain about mobile connectivity hindering their working habits and productivity, so it does look to be based on some truth! #connectivity #networks #privatenetworks #private5g #investment #innovation #mnos #2g #3g #4g #5g #business #enterprise #UK #masts #inbuilding #property #realestate #growth #mobile #mobilenetworks #telecoms #telecommunications #technology #wifi #fibre https://lnkd.in/etypXPgw

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🚀 According to the GSMA Intelligence report, eSIM technology is making notable strides in the industry. As of 2023, over 260 mobile network operators (MNOs and MVNOs) globally offer commercial eSIM services for smartphones. This widespread adoption by operators indicates strong industry support and readiness. 📲 The GSMA Intelligence report forecasts a dramatic increase in eSIM-enabled devices and connections. By 2025, there are expected to be around 850 million eSIM smartphone connections globally. This number is projected to skyrocket to 6.7 billion by 2030, representing 76% of total smartphone connections. Such growth will likely be driven by increasing consumer awareness, advancements in device compatibility, and enhanced carrier support. 🛍️ The report also sheds light on consumer behaviour towards eSIM technology. It highlights that while many consumers are not yet familiar with eSIM, those who are aware show significant interest in its benefits. Key attractions include the ease of switching carriers, the ability to manage multiple profiles, and the potential for enhanced security. 📞 Vendors and carriers are expected to play a crucial role in educating consumers and simplifying the transition process. Initiatives such as providing more information at the point of sale, offering easy activation processes, and demonstrating the tangible benefits of eSIM can help accelerate adoption. 🌟 eSIM technology is poised to revolutionize mobile connectivity, offering unparalleled convenience and flexibility. By 2030, eSIM is expected to dominate the mobile connectivity landscape, making it a key area for both consumers and industry stakeholders to watch. Feel free to check the report here: https://lnkd.in/euig27Fa #eSIM #MobileTechnology #Innovation #ZIMConnections #IoT #FutureConnectivity #TechTrends #ConsumerTech #MobileOperators #DeviceCompatibility #ConsumerAwareness #TechGrowth #TelecomIndustry #SmartDevices #DigitalTransformation #EmbeddedSIM #ConnectedFuture

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Need another great reason for the Competition and Markets Authority to approve the proposed merger between Vodafone and Three UK? Try improved railway coverage! According to the MNOs if the merger is approved it will mean they can deploy true 5G across the UK’s rail network, which they claim would unlock £3 billion for the UK economy. I am always sceptical on some stats like this, not to mention others like how stand-alone 5G would reduce delays on the rail network, but it would be nice to be able to connect when on a train! #connectivity #networks #investment #innovation #mnos #2g #3g #4g #5g #business #UK #masts #growth #mobile #mobilenetworks #telecoms #telecommunications #technology #rail #railways https://lnkd.in/ee8yrxHt

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