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Australian services unrecoverable after Thuraya satellite breakdown

by Harry Baldock | May 13, 2024

Thuraya’s satellite phones no longer work in Australia after a “sustained force majeure event” has taken Yahsat’s Thuraya-3 satellite out of action

Network evolution in the era of 5.5G

by Harry Baldock | May 10, 2024

Insight Earlier this year, we spoke with Cullen Xu, Vice President of Huawei’s 5G & LTE TDD...

US govt allocates $285m for chip-focussed digital twins institute

by Harry Baldock | May 9, 2024

This week, the US government has announced that it is seeking proposals from companies to establish and operate a new CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute focused on digital twins for the semiconductor industry.

Indian elections delay nation’s satellite broadband plans

by Harry Baldock | May 8, 2024

News The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) says the election could set back spectrum...

Verizon Business and Cummins deal combines private 5G and neutral host tech

by Harry Baldock | May 8, 2024

Verizon Business and Cummins Inc have announced an agreement to implement Verizon’s all-new Neutral Host Network product at Cummins’ Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) in Lakewood, NY.

AT&T sheds cybersecurity division to create LevelBlue

by Maddie Hicks | May 8, 2024

AT&T has divested its cybersecurity services group and established a joint venture backed by WillJam Ventures.

Involving local stakeholders is crucial for success with publicly owned networks

by Bradford Randall | May 7, 2024

News Leaders gathered at Broadband Communities Summit 2024 to discuss how to successfully gather...

Apple working on own AI data centre chips, reports claim

by Georgia Sweeting | May 7, 2024

Tech giant Apple has been making investments in its own chips designed for artificial intelligence (AI) processing in data centres, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

Revolutionising local authority digital transformation: An outcomes approach

by Harry Baldock | May 3, 2024

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, it’s crucial for local authorities to pivot from a technology-centric approach to one that prioritises outcomes.

FCC tightening national security standards for device testing labs

by Bradford Randall | May 3, 2024

News A new proposal would bar entities that are “national security concerns” from receiving...

South Korea’s newest operator Stage X strikes partnership with Rakuten

by Harry Baldock | May 2, 2024

This week, the newest mobile network operators in Japan and South Korea, Rakuten Mobile and Stage X, respectively, have agreed a strategic partnership alongside Rakuten Symphony that will see the trio collaborate on everything from network strategy to 6G technology.

Telxius extends subsea cable route between Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the US

by Harry Baldock | Apr 30, 2024

The new state-of-the-art route connects Punta Cana and Puerto Rico to boost connectivity in the Dominican Republic and across the Caribbean.

The U.S. and wider Latam region can seamlessly be reached via the Brusa, PCCS and SAm-1 cables, the three being part of the extensive Telxius international network.

Aussie telcos Optus and TPG team up for network sharing

by Harry Baldock | Apr 30, 2024

News TPG had initially agreed a similar deal with Telstra, but this was quashed by the competition...

Omdia’s Sameer Malik on why a Net5.5G converged IP network is essential to bring the benefits of AI to consumers

by Georgia Sweeting | Apr 30, 2024

Interview At this years’ Huawei Analyst Summit in Shenzhen, China, Total Telecom sat down...

“AI is this great undiscovered country”: Mavenir talks 5G’s AI-enabled future at Connected North 2024

by Harry Baldock | Apr 29, 2024

At Connected North this year, we caught up with David Hall, VP of Technology Solutions (EMEA) at Mavenir, to discuss the North’s 5G landscape and why AI-enabled operations is quietly becoming one of the most exciting areas for the new technology

FCC votes to restore net neutrality

by Bradford Randall | Apr 26, 2024

A long-anticipated vote to restore net neutrality has forbidden internet service providers (ISPs) from blocking, throttling, or engaging in paid prioritization of lawful content.

Uzbekistan’s Perfectum partners with Nokia for 5G

by Harry Baldock | Apr 24, 2024

Nokia today announced a landmark 5G deal with Perfectum in Uzbekistan. This greenfield deal marks a significant step towards the deployment of cutting-edge 5G technology in the country, revolutionizing connectivity and paving the way for future innovation.

Meet Cape: The US’s new “private” MVNO

by Georgia Sweeting | Apr 19, 2024

New Washington D.C.-based mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Cape has raised $61 million in three financing rounds.
Cape operates as an full MVNO on the UScellular network. Unlike other MVNOs, however, Cape’s unique selling point is not its pricing structure or attractive bundled services, but privacy and security.

Nokia curries favour with US by reducing orders with Chinese supplier

by Harry Baldock | Apr 19, 2024

This week, anonymous sources speaking to Nikkei Asia said Nokia had reduced orders with supplier Foxconn Industrial Internet in order to help meet requirements of the US’s ‘Clean Network’ programme.

Axiata and Airtel sign agreement to merge operations in Sri Lanka

by Harry Baldock | Apr 18, 2024

The move will be facilitated by a stake swap, with Dialog Axiata taking 100% ownership of Airtel Lanka in exchange for giving Bharti Airtel a 10.4% stake in Dialog Axiata