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About the author: Passionately following the Indian #Telecom Industry for over a decade from Business, Consumer and a Technical perspective. My primary focus area is Consumer & Digital Experience.

Srikapardhi May 20th, 2023 10:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Launch 19 Expands Constellation to 634 Satellites

OneWeb, a prominent provider of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful deployment of 16 satellites, solidifying its constellation and progressing towards global service coverage. This launch 19th included the deployment of JoeySat, a satellite designed to test a revolutionary beam-hopping capability, enabling seamless switching between different locations on Earth while adapting communication signal strength according to customer demands. Also Read: OneWeb to... Read More

Srikapardhi May 20th, 2023 8:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Fiberklaar Doubles Fiber Network Coverage to Over 2,200 Kilometers

Fiberklaar, a network operator in Flanders, has made impressive progress in expanding its open fibre optic network to enhance high-speed internet connectivity. Over the past six months, Fiberklaar, the joint venture between Belgian operator Proximus and Sweden's EQT Infrastructure, has doubled its network size, spanning more than 2,200 kilometres and reaching over 80 municipalities, according to the company. Also Read: EQT Acquires 60 Percent Stake in Company Operating Wind Tre’s... Read More

Srikapardhi May 19th, 2023 10:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tele2 Estonia Activates First mmWave 5G Site

Tele2 Estonia has announced growth in its customer base and income from services for the first quarter. The company witnessed an increase of over 18,000 customers during the year, with the total number reaching more than 474,000 by the end of March 2023, compared to over 456,000 in the same period last year. Also Read: Telia Estonia Partners With Sunly to Operate 100 Solar Powered Mobile Sites Deployment of 5G... Read More

Srikapardhi May 19th, 2023 6:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tamares, Grid Telecom to Build Andromeda Subsea System Connecting Greece, Cyprus, and Israel

Tamares Telecom and Grid Telecom, the telecommunications vehicle of Greece's Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO), have joined forces to build the Andromeda subsea optical fibre cable system. Tamares Telecom, a leading Digital Infrastructure group based in the Middle East region, is a fully licensed operator in Israel and Cyprus, serving more than 5,000 customers across the globe. Also Read: Islalink Inaugurates Ionian Transmission System Connecting Greece and Italy This strategic... Read More

Srikapardhi May 19th, 2023 4:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Chunghwa Telecom Successfully Trial 25G PON for SmallCell Fronthaul in 5G Networks

Taiwan based Chunghwa Telecom Laboratories (CHT-TL) and Nokia have collaborated on a trial that verifies 25G PON (Passive Optical Network) technology for small cell fronthaul applications. Fronthaul and backhaul transport networks play a crucial role in ensuring seamless connectivity for 5G networks, particularly in terms of carrying mobile traffic from small cell sites to the core. Also Read: Bezeq and Nokia Collaborate to Test 25G PON Technology The official statement... Read More

Srikapardhi May 19th, 2023 11:51 AM 0 COMMENTS

MTS and Matrix Wave Successfully Test Domestic mmWave Repeater for 5G Networks

MTS, the largest Russian mobile operator and Matrix Wave, a domestic developer of advanced communication solutions and systems, have announced the successful testing of a prototype domestic millimetre-wave repeater (n257) for 5G pilot networks. Also Read: Faroese Telecom and Ericsson Record 6 Gbps 5G Downlink on mmWave Successful Testing of Millimetre-Wave Repeater According to the statement, The testing took place in Krasnodar on the MTS infrastructure, utilizing an active repeater... Read More

Srikapardhi May 19th, 2023 9:19 AM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb to Launch 16 Satellites With SpaceX, Including JoeySat

OneWeb, the Bharti-backed leading Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, has partnered with SpaceX to launch 16 satellites, scheduled to take place on May 19, 2023. This launch, which will be conducted using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, will also carry satellites from Iridium. The event will be held at Space Launch Complex 4 East, located at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This will be OneWeb's 19th launch as... Read More

Srikapardhi May 19th, 2023 8:02 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel 599 Postpaid Family Plan Sees Traction: Check What It Offers

In its Q4 FY23 earnings call, the CEO of Bharti Airtel stated that their 599 Family Plan is gaining traction and views 5G as a pivotal driver for the postpaid segment. Airtel has recently introduced this Airtel 599 Platinum Family Plan, which can be called the couple plan or family plan for two. Airtel 599 Family Plan is specifically designed to cater to the mobility and entertainment needs of a... Read More

Srikapardhi May 18th, 2023 11:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Islalink Inaugurates Ionian Transmission System Connecting Greece and Italy

Islalink, a Spain-based company with over 20 years of experience in submarine cable construction and operation, has announced the successful completion and operation of the Ionian transmission system. The system establishes a connection between Greece and Italy, significantly improving Greece's international connectivity and contributing to its aspirations of becoming a prominent European data hub, according to the official release. Also Read: United Fiber to Drive the Digital Transformation of Greece... Read More

Srikapardhi May 18th, 2023 10:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

Edge Centres Acquires Host Networks to Expand Global Data Centre Portfolio

Edge Centres, the world's only off-grid edge data centre operator based in Australia, announced the acquisition of Queensland-based Host Networks, a cloud and colocation data centre company. This acquisition bolsters Edge Centres' global portfolio by incorporating Host Networks' 130 racks and expanding its customer base. Also Read: Edge Centers Plans a New Facility in St Louis, Missouri Host Networks Acquisition Strengthens Edge Centres' Portfolio Located in Eight Mile Plains, Queensland,... Read More

Srikapardhi May 18th, 2023 8:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vantage to Develop Second Data Center Campus in Malaysia’s Cyberjaya

Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data centre campuses, has announced its plans to establish a second data centre campus (KUL2) in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, with an additional investment of USD 3 billion (RM 13.32 billion). The new campus aims to address the increasing demand for hyperscale data centre services and will offer a total of 256 MW of IT capacity upon completion, according to the official statement.... Read More

Srikapardhi May 18th, 2023 6:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telefonica Germany Transforms Streetlights in Frankfurt Into 5G Sites

In an innovative initiative, Frankfurt, the financial hub of Germany, is revolutionizing its urban infrastructure by converting streetlights into 5G sites. This ambitious project aims to densify the 5G mobile network while simultaneously introducing smart irrigation systems to nourish the city's trees. Also Read: O2 Telefonica Germany 5G Coverage Reaches Over 82% Of Population Spearheaded by the collaborative efforts of 5G-Synergiewerk, O2 Telefonica, and Mainova, an energy provider and smart... Read More