When the UK’s second-biggest cell-phone network went down on Thursday, it struck transit riders, workers in the gig economy, small businesses and the self-employed.

Among the victims of Telefonica-owned O2’s widespread data outage were commuters hoping to use their smartphones to find when the next bus was due. The systems on board all 8,500 London buses, which send live location data back to the city’s transit authority and third-party"...

(AETOS Wire)-- 4G is set to overtake 3G as the prevailing technology in Latin America by the end of 2018, according to a new GSMA report published at the Mobile 360 Series – Latin America event in Buenos Aires this week. The study – ‘The Mobile Economy: Latin America and the Caribbean 2018’ – outlines that 4G networks will account for the largest share of the region’s connections (38 per cent) by the end of the year, up from just 8 per cent three"...

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Ooredoo Oman was awarded top honours with a Gold Stevie for its Women’s Incubator Programme as part of the 15th Annual global Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

An advocate for women’s empowerment, Ooredoo was recognised for its ‘Achievement in Women-related Corporate Social Responsibility’ and its ultimate role in contributing to the"...

Representatives at Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa have declined to comment amid rumours the company is exploring options, including potentially selling all or part of itself.

Bloomberg has reported the company is working with Evercore Inc to evaluate options, which could include an initial public offering. The outlet reported the sources said the discussions were in the preliminary stage. The story cited company sources who requested anonymity due to the deliberations being private.

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(AETOS Wire) -- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Arab States1 are set to be global leaders in the deployment of 5G networks, with all six markets expected to launch 5G mobile services in the next two years, according to two new reports released today at Mobile 360 Series – MENA. The reports from GSMA"...

(AETOS Wire) -- Kenya’s mobile operators, regulator and government have come together to support a major GSMA initiative aimed at ensuring a safe online environment for children and young citizens in Kenya. Airtel Kenya, Jamil Telecommunications, Safaricom and Telkom Kenya will today become signatories of a new Child Online Protection (COP) Charter, marking the first stage in the launch of the GSMA’s We Care campaign in Africa. The Charter is also backed by the Communications"...

(AETOS Wire) -- IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, is proud to have been selected by SK Telecom, the number one telecommunication operator in South Korea, to launch the first eSIM Connected watch based on GSMA Consumer standards.

As a leading actor in the telecom field, IDEMIA is at the forefront of the digital revolution and is committed to bringing protected and convenient experiences to mobile"...

(AETOS Wire) -- The GSMA today announced a number of additional high-profile speakers for its Mobile 360 Series – MENA (Middle East and North Africa) conference taking place on the 26-27 November 2018 in Dubai. The mobile industry-focused event, which is now in its sixth year, will cover the key industry issues facing the region, with a particular emphasis on transformative technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and 5G.

“Mobile"...

The GSMA today announced further details for MWC19 Barcelona (formerly Mobile World Congress), including additional keynote speakers, participating companies, programmes and events. Taking place 25-28 February 2019, with events being staged at Fira Gran Via, Fira Montjuïc and La Farga L’Hospitalet, MWC19 Barcelona is set to attract more than 107,000 professionals from over 200 countries and territories.

“We have an amazing show"...