Author: James

A new roaming agreement between Japanese mobile operators KDDI and Rakuten Mobile is set to enhance network coverage and connectivity for subscribers. This three-year agreement, effective from June 2023 to September 2026, will see Rakuten Mobile rely on KDDI’s network in high-traffic areas such as shopping districts in Tokyo’s 23 wards, Osaka, and Nagoya. The…

This week, Viasat has moved one step closer to completing its acquisition of fellow satellite communications specialist Inmarsat, with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) granting unconditional approval for the deal on Tuesday. The transaction, first announced in November 2021, entails the merging of both companies’ satellite assets, which currently include around 20 geostationary…

Private equity firm EQT recently announced a deal that will result in them acquiring a 60% stake in a newly formed company, created to own and operate Italian operator Wind Tre’s fixed and mobile network assets. This new company will take ownership of Wind Tre’s radio antennas, base stations, transport network, and associated contracts, offering…