The Digital Digest

In this episode of the Digital Digest we roundup the biggest stories of the week from tax wrangles in PNG to a series of new exchanges in the GCC. Saf brings us the details of Digital 9's latest acquisition in Ireland and a round-up of recent deals. Natalie has updates on the rapidly expanding connectivity landscape of the Middle East, where this week Zain's wholesale subsidiary launched the J2M subsea cable and AMS-IX has said it will co-develop six new exchanges across the GCC. Heading...

In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from new alliances to new exchanges. Alan covers Huawei's financial results, which showed the impact of ongoing sanctions on the vendor's bottom line. Over in Dubai for Capacity Middle East, Natalie brings us the details on Alliance Networks, a new digital infrastructure services company, aiming to bridge high speed connectivity infrastructure with data centres and exchange platforms. And Saf covers new...

In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from the latest on vendor security to another first in the world of subsea. Following on from our interview with Ashley Yablon last week, Alan covers the latest from ZTE, which includes a leadership shakeup. And staying with the vendor theme, Saf talks about the UK's work to innovate and secure networks with the launch of UKTIN. Meanwhile, in the world of subsea this week, Natalie brings us news of two major...

We roundup the biggest stories of the week from the world’s first half petabit trans-Atlantic subsea cable to Russian electronic warfare. Saf shares the details of his trip to MWC, which took place in Barcelona at the start of the month; Natalie explains how the world’s first half petabit trans-Atlantic subsea cable fits in with Meta's plans for the Metaverse; and Alan delves into the Viasat outage in Ukraine and the implications for telecoms infrastructure of all types. Joining the...

In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week and welcome two VIP guests from the Middle East. Natalie covers the industry's calls to action for Ukraine, and brings us the headlines from her interview with BICS CEO Matteo Gatta. Alan cover the developments from OneWebsince last week and explains why the satellite operator has been forced to cancel its scheduled Baikonur launches. Joining the conversation this week we speak to GLF members Cengiz...

In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from tower sales to contract announcements and the use cases for 6G. Saf covers the news that Vodafone has put a $2.5 billion stake in Indus Towers on the market, while Alan has been reading up on a whitepaper published by NGMN, which predicts a series of 6G use cases. Elsewhere, in the world of subsea, Natalie brings us an update on the near 20,000KM Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe (SEA-ME-WE 6)...

In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from merger talk to 5G and aviation safety. Natalie assesses Ofcom's latest reporton competition, which indicates the UK mobile market could be due for a significant shake-up – and she also brings us the inside scoop on Metro Connect USA 2022. Saf brings us the latest from Norway, where telecoms regulator Nkom has conducted teststo determine whether 5G could interfere with altimeters in… helicopters. While...

In this episode of the Digital Digest we roundup the biggest stories of the last seven days – and this week it all comes back to the stock market. In a finance-themed episode, Saf covers the news that Vodafonehas a new shareholder and CEO Nick Read is backing consolidation across Europe. While over the pond, Alan covers AT&T's latest move as it offloads WarnerMedia to shareholders. Joining the conversation this week, Ankit Agarwal, MD of STL, talks Evenstar, Open RAN and 5G in India and...

In this episode of the Digital Digest we roundup the biggest stories of the week, from the new CEO and strategy at TIM to sustainability in Asia. Saf covers the news that Telecom Italia's new CEOis considering all options as KKR continues to circle the company. Natalie covers the latest from Bevan Slattery who has just launched a new digital investment vehicle, and Alan brings us the technical details behind Tonga's reconnection to the world. Joining the conversation this week Braham...

In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from iSIMs to aviation dramas. Alan covers the news from the carrier formerly known as Telia– its rebrand has seen a new name and logo unveiled this week and the firm even has its own custom font. Meanwhile Saf explains why Vodafone's iSIMcould be a gamechanger for the mobile industry and Natalie brings us the latest on the US 5G saga, which has seen the aviation regulator delay C-band switch ons near airports...

In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from hyperscale builds to CEO appointments. Natalie covers the news AFR-IX is building a new subsea cable system called Medusa for approximately €326 million. Saf brings us the latest on Telecom Italia'sCEO appointment saga – as well as updates on the buyout bid – while Alan cover the news that Colt Data Centre Services has secured 10 new land parcels across major markets. Joining the conversation this week,...

In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from Subsea cables to roaming charges and satellite launches. Natalie brings us the big news from Exa Infrastructure, which is now an anchor tenant on the IONIAN subsea cable, as well as a partner in the project's deployment. Saf covers the latest on EU roaming charges, following the latest "will they, won't they" developments from the UK's MNOs. And Alan looks to the skies to find out why OneWeb's launch...

In the last episode of series 3 – and 2021 – we look at network costs, monetisation opportunities and future mobile trends. Natalie covers the OTT 2.0 debate that is unfolding in Europe – as network investments demands grow, should the tech companies contribute towards telco network capex? Outlining a new money-maker for the industry, Saf explores the 2022 outlook from Analysys Mason, which said more will venture into gaming next year. And Alan brings us the headlines and highlights from...

In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week, from subsea landings to KKR's latest buyouts. Natalie brings us all the latest update on EllaLink's Equinix connection, which has seen the EllaLink subsea cable, connecting Europe and Latin America, go into service at Equinix IBX data centres SP4 in São Paulo, LS1 in Lisbon and MD2 in Madrid. Saf covers the latest on Global Switch, which has been on the market for almost a year. This week it was reported...

Consolidation is the name of the game in this week's episode of the Digital Digest as we round up the biggest stories of the week. Alan cover the news that Viasat is to buy its UK-based rival Inmarsat for US$7.3 billion – and why it signals the start of a new trend in satellite. While Natalie explains why Ufinetexecs have met with the president of Ecuador and pledged US$250 million in projects to the country. Joining the conversation this week is VP and CTO of connectivity at Capgemini...

In this unofficial mobile special, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from mobile's gaming future to its carbon emissions. Alan cover the news that Amazon will launch its first Project Kuiper satellites at the end of 2022, in preparation for a new 400Mbps network and, tackling the latest twist in the OTT debate, Saf brings us the insight on how Netflix move into mobile gaming will impact network infrastructure. Joining the conversation this week Stephanie Lynch-Habib, CMO of the...

In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from geopolitics in TMT to sustainability in Poland. Alan covers the news that the FCC has its first female chair– and she's already pressing on with the country's telecoms agenda. Bringing us the latest developments from Poland, Saf covers this week's news from UPC and after interviewing Orange's climate officer, previews his upcoming feature on data centre sustainability. Meanwhile, Natalie covers the news...

In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from new launch partners to new owners. Alan covers the news that OneWebcould be turning to the newly set up commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation for future launches. Natalie brings us all the latest updates from Spain, where Adamo Telecom has a new owner and competition dynamics are heating up. On the road again, this week Saf goes to Antwerp to visit the new Orange 5G Lab where he saw...

In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from the first quantum metro network to – potentially – the last landline. Alan cover the news that BT and Toshiba are to build the ‘world’s first’ quantum metro network in London – and a little bit in Bristol. Natalie brings us all the latest updates from Orangefollowing its European press and analyst day in London this week. And Saf covers the latest Operator Connect developments, which as the team...

In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from the world's longest – and newest – subsea cables, to a live report from Datacloud UK&I. Natalie explains the tech and strategy driving the 2Africa cable, which is now on track to become the world's longest, while here in the UK, Alan shares his story of the Crosslake Fibre deployment from Brighton this week. Alan also covers the news that Microsoft is set to dominate the enterprise voice market - and...