Category: Telecom

InfrastructureTelecom

UK Rail Connectivity: Full 4G/5G Coverage Delayed Until 2030, Satellite Solution Emerges

British rail passengers will need to wait until at least 2030 for comprehensive mobile data coverage across the network, according to government statements. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology confirms low Earth orbit satellites will play crucial role in filling connectivity gaps beyond key routes.

Universal Rail Connectivity Timeline Extended

Data-hungry rail passengers across Britain will have to wait until at least 2030 before receiving universal mobile data coverage, according to recent government statements. The timeline represents a setback for commuters and travelers who had anticipated improved connectivity following earlier announcements about network upgrades.

by Bennett Laura
BusinessTelecom

Altice’s Patrick Drahi Rejects €17 Billion SFR Offer from French Telecom Consortium

Altice founder Patrick Drahi has immediately rejected a €17 billion offer for SFR from France’s three major telecom operators. The proposed deal would have consolidated the French mobile market from four to three major players while addressing Altice’s significant debt burden.

In a dramatic rejection that could reshape the French telecommunications landscape, Altice owner Patrick Drahi has immediately turned down a €17 billion offer for the company’s SFR mobile unit. The bid came from a consortium comprising France’s three major telecommunications companies – Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Free – in what would represent one of Europe’s most significant telecom market consolidations.

The Consortium Offer and Market Implications

by Bennett Laura