BROWSING: TIM

Brazilian regulator allocates 120 megahertz at 4.9 GHz for 5G

This move by telecom watchdog Anatel is expected to contribute to increased capacity and improved performance of 5G services across Brazil The Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has approved the allocation of an additional 120 megahertz of spectrum in the 4.9 GHz band for the...

Italian Treasury, KKR sign preliminary deal for up to 20% of TIM’s grid

The deal has faced several reservations from Vivendi, the French media group that owns a near 24% stake in TIM The Italian Treasury has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this past Thursday, marking a preliminary agreement with U.S. private equity fund KKR that would...

O-RAN to comprise 15-20% of global RAN by 2027: Dell’Oro

Dell'Oro said the O-RAN segment already comprises a mid-single digit share of the broader RAN market Open RAN (O-RAN) revenues are forecasted to account for more than 15% of the global RAN market by 2027, as the market is experiencing a slower growth than initially...

European carriers unveil technical priorities for O-RAN

The telcos had previously inked a MoU to boost the adoption of O-RAN across Europe European operators Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, TIM and Vodafone have published further documents on technical priorities for Open RAN (O-RAN). In a release, the carriers said that the Open RAN Technical...

‘Cloud, security, IoT drive performance’: TIM restructures enterprise unit

TIM says the restructuring will improve the efficiency of designing and selling enterprise services Telecom Italia (TIM) has restructured its enterprise business unit as part of the company’s larger strategy to separate its fixed-network infrastructure assets from services. The new division will serve large enterprise...

Major telcos move to open network APIs to developers – to drive innovation, revenues

MWC 2023: The GSMA has announced a framework of universal network application programmable interfaces (APIs) to provide universal access to operator networks for developers. At launch, at the annual MWC showcase in Barcelona, the so-called GSMA Open Gateway initiative has the support of 21...

TIM, Google Cloud launch 5G edge cloud platform in Italy

The edge platform combines Google’s distributed cloud software with TIM’s cloud and 5G infrastructure Telecom Italia (TIM) and Google Cloud have launched a 5G edge cloud platform in Italy to support the development of new smart mobility applications, including self-driving and assisted cars. The solution...

TIM picks Ericsson for 5G Standalone

Ericsson is already working with TIM competitor WindTre on 5G SA efforts  Ericsson noted Friday that Italian telco TIM has selected Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G core for its forthcoming 4G and 5G core modernization efforts. TIM will use Ericsson’s technology to modernize its current Evolved Packet Core...

Nokia to lead second phase of European 6G initiative

Nokia said that the Hexa-X-II initiative has been awarded funding from the European Commission Nokia announced that it will lead the Hexa-X-II project, the second phase of the European 6G flagship initiative. In a release, Nokia noted that this new phase will expand the Hexa-X partner...

5G-CARMEN autonomous driving project carries out 5G pilot

The 5G autonomous driving test used infrastructure deployed by TIM, Magenta and Deutsche Telekom   The 5G-CARMEN project, funded by the European Commission and coordinated by the Bruno Kessler Foundation, demonstrated the outcomes of an autonomous driving pilot that connected low latency, autonomous and assisted driving...

Google Cloud expands to Italy with Milan region

With Milan active, Turin is next for Google Cloud's local partnership with TIM, which describes it as “strategic infrastructure” for Italy.

European Commission approves infrastructure scheme to boost 5G in Italy

The four Italian carriers had launched their 5G networks between June 2019 and December 2020 The European Commission (EC) approved an Italian government program to allocate 2 billion euros ($2.14 billion) for expansion of 5G and fiber networks in the country as part of a...

European carriers update priority list for O-RAN development

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, TIM and Vodafone has inked a MoU to boost O-RAN development across Europe A group comprising some of Europe’s largest telecommunications operators updated a list of priority technical requirements for the development of O-RAN systems. In a statement, the telcos noted that...

TIM’s Sparkle launches global IoT solution

Sparkle IoT Global is a managed IoT connectivity service allowing companies to control their assets across multiple countries Italian company Sparkle has launched its new IoT Global solution during a press meeting held at Expo 2020 Dubai Italy Pavilion. Sparkle's IoT Global is a managed IoT...

TIM CEO resigns amidst KKR takeover offer

Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM) CEO Luigi Gubitosi resigned as CEO and GM on Friday amidst news that KKR wants to acquire TIM for $12 billion.

European carriers urge EU to further support O-RAN

A new report, published by European carriers Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, TIM and Vodafone, and based on findings from research firm Analysys Mason, called upon policymakers, EU member states, and industry stakeholders to collaborate and urgently prioritize Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN). “Open, intelligent,...

Telecom Italia mulls partial Noovle sale

Looking for money, Telecom Italia owner TIM Group said that it will sell a minority stake in Noovle, its cloud services provider.

TIM signs €225m IoT development deal to capture 5% of global IoT services market

TIM has struck a deal via its IoT solutions division Olivetti with engineering firm SECO to produce IoT solutions for Italian enterprises – worth €50m to SECO and €225m to TIM over the next three years.

TIM launches O-RAN lab in Turin

Telecom Italia (TIM) launched an Open Test and Integration Center (OTIC), a lab dedicated to testing Open RAN solutions, the telco said in a release. The new "TIM European OTIC Lab", approved by the O-RAN Alliance, will be based at the TIM Group's Innovation laboratories...

Philip Morris hires TIM to build IoT solution to streamline freight logistics at Bologna plant

Cigarette and tobacco company Philip Morris has hired Italian duo TIM Group and Olivetti to deploy an IoT system for yard management to improve planning and tracking of logistics vehicles in and out of its Crespellano plant in Bologna, Italy. The move is part of...

TIM working with JMA Wireless on Open RAN deployment

TIM's "Beyond Connectivity" program focuses bringing AI and cloud to bear on network operations Major European operators in January signed a memorandum of understanding outlining their multi-year commitment to deploy Open RAN technologies throughout their coverage areas. Now Italy's TIM has announced it will work...

TIM shows it’s possible to close digital divide; it just takes fiber, copper, FWA and satellite

Closing the digital divide and ensuring people everywhere have reliable access to quality broadband services has been a long-standing talking point for politicians, regulators and telecoms executives. In fact, the most recent convocation of the World Economic Forum saw the formation of the EDISON...

Telecom Italia joins alliance to promote O-RAN technology

Italian operator TIM joined an initiative recently announced by European carriers Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone Group to promote Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technology for the implementation of next-generation mobile networks, the telco said in a release. In January, the four carriers...

WindTre’s 5G network reaches 59 Italian provinces: Report

Italian operator WindTre has activated its 5G network in 59 provinces and eight provincial capitals, reaching around 74% of the Italian population, up from 56% last month and 40%in November, according to a report by Italian news site Mondo Mobile Web. WindTre has accelerated the...