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euNetworks launches diverse route in the UK

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:56:00 GMT

euNetworks has launched a diverse route from London to Basildon in the UK.

Nokia Siemens Networks introduces video optimisation solution

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:52:00 GMT

Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) is launching its video optimising solution for the delivery of high-quality video services to its customers.

Viettel targets overseas expansion

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:43:00 GMT

Vietnamese operator Viettel is reportedly planning to raise revenues from its overseas operations to approximately $1.2 billion (VND25 trillion) this year.

Friday Network News: May 17

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:01:00 GMT

Capacity brings you the latest network news. If you have network developments you'd like us to share, please tweet us @capacitymag or email editorial@capacitymedia.com.

VTLWaveNet and Huawei announces 100G network upgrade

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:13:00 GMT

VTLWaveNet has announced the completion of the first phase of its 100G network upgrade in partnership with Huawei in Europe, spanning London to Paris.

Tunisiana and Orange partner with Interoute for European submarine cable

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:31:00 GMT

Operators Tunisiana and Orange Tunisia have signed a partnership agreement with Interoute to build a submarine cable connecting Tunisia to the company’s pan-European network.

Telefónica Digital and Samsung announce billing agreement

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:25:00 GMT

Telefónica Digital and Samsung have announced a global agreement for billing payments.

TELUS agrees to acquire Mobilicity

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:41:00 GMT

Canadian operator TELUS has agreed to purchase Mobilicity for C$380 million.

Lumos Networks appoints Jeffrey Miller

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:42:00 GMT

Service provider Lumos Networks has appointed Jeffrey Miller as SVP of business development, which is effective immediately.

Vodafone pens agreement with Deutsche Telekom in Germany

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:57:00 GMT

Vodafone Germany has today announced it has signed a network access agreement with Deutsche Telekom to offer high-speed fixed-line broadband and IPTV services across Germany.

Troy Cablevision deploys Optelian’s 100G network solution

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:16:00 GMT

Service provider Troy Cablevision has deployed Optelian’s 100G solution on its network.

Dish lines up financing for Sprint bid

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:37:00 GMT

Dish Network has reportedly lined up financing for its $25.5 billion bid for Sprint Nextel.

DiViNetworks partners with Sandvine for traffic management service

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:07:00 GMT

Data capacity provider DiViNetworks has partnered with Sandvine to deliver its Traffic Management Cloud service.

Limelight Networks joins Etisalat’s Smarthub

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:02:00 GMT

Limelight Networks has joined Etisalat’s Smarthub in order to enhance its digital services across the Middle East.

EdgeCast and TeliaSonera strike CDN agreement

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:55:00 GMT

TeliaSonera has announced it has selected EdgeCast Networks to accelerate its CDN offering and expand the company’s customer base.

Carriers urge strong C-level partnerships

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:52:00 GMT

Executives from a range of companies urged the wholesale industry to strike partnerships based on a strong relationship at C-executive level.

The GSMA and i3forum sign IPX interconnection deal

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:38:00 GMT

The GSMA and i3forum have announced an agreement to accelerate the take up of IP eXchange (IPX) based on interconnection agreements through live commercial pilots from voice traffic.

XConnect partners with GCXS for interconnection alliance

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:34:00 GMT

XConnect has partnered with subsidiary of Global Communications Group, GCXS, to launch the Dutch Interconnection Alliance (DIA), Capacity Daily can reveal.

Vodafone launches carrier services business following CWW acquisition

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:28:00 GMT

Vodafone has announced the launch of its carrier services business at ITW 2013.

Level 3 launches Carrier Cloud Voice solution

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:16:00 GMT

Level 3 Communications has announced the launch of a Carrier Cloud Voice solution in a bid to allow operators to focus on expanding their voice solutions.

Results of C100 survey revealed

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:10:00 GMT

The results of the C100, the first independent survey of its kind that identifies which issues and concerns weigh most heavily on the minds of senior executives in the wholesale telecoms industry, was revealed during a panel session at ITW yesterday.

iBasis and Tata pen IPX peering agreement

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:01:00 GMT

iBasis and Tata Communications have today exclusively announced an agreement to create a multiservice IPX peering connection in Amsterdam at ITW 2013.

Telekom Austria launches 100G in CEE

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:43:00 GMT

Telekom Austria Group has launched its 100G network in both Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) at ITW.

Orixcom launches virtual PoP in Africa and Middle East

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:39:00 GMT

Cloud provider Orixcom has today announced the launch of a virtual private PoP service from its hub in the UAE.

Hibernia Networks reveals new partner for Project express cable deployment

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:32:00 GMT

Bjarni Thorvardarson, CEO of Hibernia Networks has revealed it has now partnered with TE Subcom for the implementation of its Project Express Cable.

Vice President Al Gore opens ITW in Chicago

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:21:00 GMT

US Vice President Al Gore opened the sixth annual International Telecoms Week (ITW) last night and heralded the future growth in technology as a major driver towards global change.

SingTel launches Singapore’s first 150Mbps 4G network

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:19:00 GMT

SingTel has launched what is claimed to be Singapore’s first 150Mbps mobile broadband 4G LTE network.

Epsilon strikes interconnection agreements in Africa

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:18:00 GMT

Epsilon has signed two agreements on the east and west coast of Africa with subsea cable operators SEACOM and WACs, Capacity has learnt.

Global Capacity targets One Hub international expansion

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:13:00 GMT

Network innovators Global Capacity have confirmed plans to extend its new One Hub interconnection service beyond the US and into international markets.

Deutsche Telekom set for wholesale expansion

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:07:00 GMT

Deutsche Telekom’s Business Development and Innovation (BDI) unit has earmarked an increased focus in wholesale services after revealing plans to launch CDN and cloud delivery optimisation services.