Google deepened its partnership with Reliance Jio with an "ultra-low-cost smartphone" smartphone that could connect hundreds of millions of customers to high-speed mobile data.
The incredible reach of social media is causing issues for governments and social media companies alike as they struggle with conflicts between free speech and the perceived interests of the state. The latest example in a growing number comes from Vietnam.
There’s been some Interesting news from research group IDC, which has reported a strong performance for Africa's smartphone market in the first quarter of 2021.
Chinese state-owned telecommunication company China Telecom and ZTE Corporation have successfully deployed ZTE's core router ZXR10 T8000 in China Telecom's IP MAN in Hunan, a mountainous province in southern China.
Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio and US-based chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies have collaborated for local manufacturing of critical equipment to catalyze the 5G ecosystem in India.
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is back in the news; this time Indonesian operator Telkomsel is announcing ambitious coverage targets for the technology.
The Sonatel group, the telecom operator in West Africa, has officially become the delegated manager of the Benin digital infrastructure company (SBIN).
Global smartphone wholesale revenue increased 37% YoY to pass $100 billion in the first quarter of 2021, said a study. Smartphone shipment volume also grew 28% YoY this quarter.
Recent reports in the Tanzanian press indicate that the government hopes to encourage investors to establish mobile phone assembly lines in Tanzania in order to bring affordable smartphones to unserved members of the population.
Telco-cloud systems integrator and OSS/BSS software provider Odine Solutions announced Telin, a subsidiary of Telkom Indonesia, deployed Odine's Wholesale Voice Management platform, to enable dynamic management and real-time visibility to manage the rapidly changing demands of the voice industry.
Due to the second Kovid-19 wave and associated state-wide lockdown, India could see a significant 15-20 percent drop in smartphone shipments in the April-June period (Q2) 2021.
OPPO, a smartphone manufacturer based in China, has been expanding its footprint globally and has announced that it has entered two new markets - Chile and Colombia.
In Q4 2020, Apple shipped its most iPhones ever in a single quarter, at 81.8 million units, up 4% against the previous year, said a report by Canalys.
Global smartphone shipments surged to 340 million units in Q1 2021, up +24% YoY representing the highest growth since 2015, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics.
ScholarX Technologies Limited, an edtech start-up founded in 2016 and headquartered in Lagos, has announced a strategic partnership with telecommunications services provider Airtel Nigeria.
After a slow 2020, Vietnam has logged record revenue growth from the export of handsets and components during Q1 2021.
With E-band spectrum seen by some as the key to supporting microwave and meeting increased capacity requirements for both backhaul and fronthaul, it may be no surprise that Kenya’s leading operator Safaricom has gone down the E-band route.
The enterprise arm of Indian operator Vodafone Idea, also known as Vi, has strengthened its IoT portfolio with the launch of what it calls integrated IoT solutions for enterprises.
Oman has blocked the American audio app Clubhouse. The reason given was that it did not have the right permit.
Etisalat, one of the leading telecommunications operators in emerging markets, has selected Domain Orchestration solutions from Netcracker Technology – a subsidiary of NEC Corporation that offers digital transformation solutions – to complement its strategy of bringing new and innovative 5G services to market.
Xiaomi has taken third place in the Latin American smartphone market after rival Huawei dropped out of the top five brands in Q4 2020.
At MWC Shanghai 2021, Bill Tang, President of Huawei Global Technical Service, launched the General Digital Engine (GDE) platform.
The Vietnamese government announced it will ban importing and manufacturing of 2G and 3G phones, in a move to promote widespread adoption of smartphones to support digital transformation in the country.
Huawei strongly denied media reports claiming the manufacturer was in discussion to sell its premium smartphone brands, a move in preparation to exit the smartphone making business which had been hindered by US trade sanctions.
The Indian state of Uttar Paresh granted Samsung financial incentives for the South Korean company to set up an INR8.25 billion ($654.36 million) display factory in the state.
Africa’s overall mobile phone market shipments declined six percent year-on-year in Q3 2020, according to the latest insights from global technology research and consulting firm International Data Corporation (IDC). However, this is not the whole story.
Vingroup teased plans to launch affordable 5G smartphones in the US in 2021, while showcasing its debut range for the North American market.
The Indian wearables market saw a record rise in Q3 this year with units hitting over 11.8 million, a year-on-year surge of 165.1%, with strong demand swelling from lower prices and home working needs.
Wi-Fi-supported technology that could be used to enable health monitoring in remote areas is being developed – and China is one of its target markets.
Paratus, a full-service pan-African telecommunications operator, has selected mobile network infrastructure solutions provider Star Solutions to supply its Sonata EPC core network platform for deployment in Namibia.
Chinese manufacturer Vivo said it will manufacture its mid-range V20 SE smartphone in India, pledging to support the government’s national Make in India initiative.
Vietnamese company Vingroup secured a contract to manufacture two million 4G smartphones for an undisclosed US operator, a showing of overseas market expansion for the company.
The Indian smartphone market grew 9% year-on-year hitting over 53 million units in Q3, the highest evert shipment uptick in a quarter for India, according to Counterpoint Research.
India clocked its highest ever number of smartphone shipments in Q3 2020, with online purchases booming.
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