Back in April, the automotive industry found itself divided over prospective plans to standardise connectivity for cars. The European Commission proposed plans for a Wi-Fi-based standard, which was backed by automotive manufacturers like Renault and Toyota. Others, such as Daimler and Ford, as well as telecoms players like Ericsson, Samsung and Deutsche Telekom, favoured the…
Your mobile phone suddenly starts to ring, but stops almost as quickly – and before you’ve managed to answer the call. You don’t recognise the number; do you call back, intrigued? Or hope they’ll contact you again?
No prizes for guessing the key takeaway from this year’s MWC19 Shanghai: 5G is here, and China is among those leading the way. 5G connections are predicted to reach 460 million by the end of 2025, making up almost a third of the country’s total connections. As BICS returns from the tradeshow floor to the…
BICS is an international communications enabler, supporting the global connectivity of people, applications and things, with infrastructure and offices across the world. Our business outlook is global, open, and supported by specialist knowledge of local markets. Look inward and things are very similar: BICS has a workplace culture which cherishes diversity and welcomes new perspectives….
How can a company quickly and easily grow its international footprint while navigating complex telecoms regulations? How can scores of employees working remotely in different countries effectively communicate and share ideas? And how can consumers in one geography seek advice from a brand (and avoid racking up huge bills) when it’s based on the other…
We’re no longer surprised that many consumers – that is, smartphone users like you and I – have lost interest in SMS. When you can instantly message your friends and share edited photos, or HD video call a colleague on the other side of the world, why would you return to the basic text message…
Fast-paced and sophisticated, telecoms fraud enabled by roaming is on the rise and moving across networks at an unbelievable rate. The industry has long since adopted fraud management that’s driven by detection in response, but roaming by its very nature has proven this approach unfit for purpose. For operators still relying on NRTRDE, HUR &…
Global demand for bandwidth is increasing at an exponential rate, creating opportunities – but also challenges – for service providers. From the upsurge in implemented IoT devices and connectivity, to cloud infrastructure migrations and the growth in streaming platforms, more and more service providers (SPs) are seeking ways to easily increase capacity and expand the…
A global company with a global outlook – and ever the globe-trotter – BICS was on the road again this month, attending WAS #9 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The GSMA’s Wholesale Agreements and Solutions (WAS) Group is responsible for operator-to-operator and operator-to-hub interoperability (including inter-working and roaming). The bi-annual gathering provides an opportunity for WAS…
Peering enables a direct connection from one network to another over an Internet Exchange Point (IXP). It’s a common strategy among service providers to gain a competitive advantage. By directly connecting to other networks, SPs can improve quality of service with faster throughput and lower latency. Aside from an increased QoS, peering has a number…
Earlier this month, the EU signalled its favour for wi-fi connectivity over cellular technologies (such as cellular vehicle-to-everything, for example) for supporting connected cars. MWC organiser the GSMA condemned the move, commenting that the EU’s preference of “outdated” technology “deals a blow to 5G rollout plans across Europe.” The EU has made some fantastic moves…
BICS, a global connectivity enabler, has announced the launch of a pioneering solution for any Internet of Things (IoT) application built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), to automatically on-board devices wherever they are in the world. As a member of the AWS Partner Network (APN), BICS can now combine the worldwide multi-network cellular coverage of…
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