Odido opts for Netcracker for digital transformation

10 April 2024

Odido (formerly T-Mobile Netherlands) will consolidate several critical processes across various brands and legacy environments onto Netcracker Digital BSS, including professional and support and maintenance services, as part of a large-scale digital transformation project.

Odido, which recently underwent a major rebranding that brought together multiple brands (Ben, Simpel and Tele2) and introduced its new name, aims to streamline its operational workflows. The operator is already using Netcracker Digital BSS for Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) and Order Management. In the transformation project, this will be expanded to Product Management (Product Catalogue and Product Lifecycle Management), which will result in several business benefits, including faster time to market for new services; a more robust, scalable and unified platform; and an overall reduction in operational expenses due to the consolidation.

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Marlink completes hybrid network install for Exploris One vessel

10 April 2024

Marlink has installed a complete hybrid network solution for French expedition cruise company, Exploris, onboard Exploris One during the vessel’s refit in Valparaiso, Chile.

The solution is designed to deliver complete coverage and connectivity to the expedition cruise ship, including LEO from Eutelsat OneWeb, Starlink and Iridium, Marlink GEO VSAT, TV-RO and 5G GSM services. The network solution powers the onboard ethernet/WiFi network and a customer portal. Whether guests are exploring remote islands or venturing into uncharted territories, they can now enjoy seamless, secure connectivity and unparalleled digital experiences onboard.

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Digicel Samoa gains 5G launch approval

10 April 2024

Digicel Samoa has been granted conditional approval from the Government of Samoa to launch 5G technology and is now working with Nokia to upgrade its towers.

The upgrades will start with cell tower sites in Apia’s CBD. The telco will be deploying Nokia’s AirScale non-standalone (NSA) 5G to overlay the technology on its existing 4G network.

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Movistar Chile surpasses 1.5 million 5G users, 5G SA trials ongoing

10 April 2024

Movistar Chile (Telefonica) has crossed the milestone of 1.5 million 5G customers.

The company’s 5G Standalone (SA) Technology pilots are ongoing, as is a renewal plan for migrating all home broadband customers to fibre optics by the end of 2024. As part of its Technological Renewal Plan, the company also plans to end public telephone booths.

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