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☆ New PM Anwar says Malaysia to review plans for 5G network
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Rozanna Latiff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday his administration will review a plan for a state-owned 5G network introduced by a previous government, as it was not formulated transparently. The single-ownership of the 5G spectrum raised concerns from the country's major carriers over pricing, transparency and monopoly. Anwar said the 5G plans would be evaluated to ensure they strictly followed procedures, alleging that there had been "no proper tender process", without specifying details. Muhyiddin's government previously defended the 5G plan, saying it will reduce costs, improve efficiency and accelerate infrastructure development. Anwar was appointed premier by the king last month, after the election resulted in an unprecedented hung parliament.

[1/2] Christel Heydemann, CEO of Orange, attends the MEDEF union summer forum "La Rencontre des Entrepreneurs de France, LaREF" at the Paris Longchamp Racecourse in Paris, France, August 30, 2022. 1 telecoms operator Orange (ORAN.PA) said on Wednesday, as the prospect of energy rationing looms amid the war in Ukraine. Executives said at the time there were not enough back-up systems in many European countries to handle widespread power cuts. "The operators put pressure so that we don't cut their antennas, there's a kind of arm wrestling," the source told Reuters. Only a few thousands mobile antennas would be completely shielded from potential power cuts at this stage, a telecoms industry source said, thus covering a fraction of the population and of the territory.

☆ How an energy company leveraged tech partnerships to deliver digital services to millions of customers
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Ibm With Insider Studios | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Argentinian energy company Ecogas to suspend in-person services for its 1.4 million natural gas customers spread across a distribution network of almost 30,000 kilometers, the company had to act fast to prepare for a surge in demand for its digital channels. Before the pandemic, in-person transactions were the primary touchpoints for energy customers in Argentina. However, Ecogas knew that digital channels could transform the customer experience, so they began a transformation to deliver seamless online and mobile service channels that allow customers to manage their accounts and pay bills. With in-person services suddenly inaccessible, digital channels became the primary customer touchpoint almost overnight. In fact, around 80% of our customers find the online and mobile channels so convenient that they prefer them to the in-branch experience."

MEXICO CITY, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Mexican broadcaster Grupo Televisa's (TLEVISACPO.MX) satellite television unit SKY has launched new mobile phone services using AT&T's network, the company said Tuesday, in a bid to expand product offerings to its clients. Customers who sign up for the mobile services, rolled out Monday and only available to SKY clients, will get an upgrade in their SKY content offerings, said Chief Executive Luis Malvido. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterAT&T deployed 5G services in Mexico City in December 2021, and has since expanded to some other cities across the country. It competes with major player America Movil (AMXL.MX), which is rolling out its own 5G network in Mexico this year, poised to become the largest 5G commercial network in Latin America, according to regulators. The new mobile services, first announced in July as part of a revamp of SKY, are geared to attract families seeking to open multiple lines per household.

☆ Russian regulator says mobile operator MTS breached anti-monopoly laws
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Prices for most goods and services rose sharply soon after Russia sent thousands of troops into Ukraine in February, sparking hefty Western sanctions. The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) said MTS would have to lower prices to economically justified levels and pay a fine, the size of which would be determined after an investigation. "The adjustment of tariffs took into account the growth in costs of servicing telecoms infrastructure, which exceeds the growth of telecoms service revenues," MTS said in a statement. "In August, September and October 2022, MTS again raised the cost for these tariff plans," the FAS said. The FAS said MTS had not provided enough evidence of its costs.

☆ French telecoms tycoon Niel ventures into crowded payment sector
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Mathieu Rosemain | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Xavier Niel, founder of French broadband Internet provider Iliad, arrives for a hearing on the concentration of media ownership in the country, at the French Senate in Paris, France, February 18, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File PhotoRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterPARIS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Xavier Niel, the founder and owner of French telecoms group Iliad, is venturing into the crowded payment sector with the aim of applying the same low-cost formula he used for mobile phone services. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe payment sector includes bigger companies such as U.S.-based Stripe and Netherlands-based Adyen (ADYEN.AS), currently valued at about 40 billion euros ($38.50 billion). Iliad's Free Mobile services shook France's mobile market in 2012 with cheaper contracts, unleashing a wave of cut-throat competition whose effects are still be felt today. ($1 = 1.0391 euros)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Mathieu Rosemain; editing by Richard LoughOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Iran summons UK and Norwegian envoys as unrest persists
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Protestors stand in solidarity with Iranian women after the death of Mahsa Amini, in London, Britain September 24, 2022. He also said that "acts of chaos" were unacceptable and that Iran must deal decisively with the unrest. At the United Nations, he said extensive coverage of Amini's case was "double standards", pointing to deaths in U.S. police custody. The Norwegian envoy was also summoned to explain the "interventionist stance" of the country's parliament speaker, who has expressed support for the protesters on Twitter. State media said 12 bank branches were destroyed in the unrest in recent days, and 219 ATMs have been damaged.

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