UK wholesale fibre network operator Nexfibre has reached two million premises passed and ready for service (RFS) on its network, making it the second largest alternative network operator in the United Kingdom (UK). Nexfibre said it reached the milestone in two years, faster than any other operator, by delivering full-fibre … Read More
The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Verizon Business a contract to install 5G and/or enhance 4G LTE networks at 35 Air Force installations across 26 states, as part of its Offer to Lease (OTL) program. The enhancements include C-Band carrier additions, new macro builds, and small cells. These upgrades, … Read More
Telstra has partnered with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring Satellite-to-Mobile (direct-to-handset) text messaging to Australia. This technology aims to improve coverage, particularly in remote and regional areas where traditional mobile networks don’t reach. The partnership builds on Telstra‘s existing collaboration with Starlink on Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite home and small business fixed … Read More
STC Group and Nokia said they have concluded the first-ever 1 Tbps long-haul field trial in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The trial was conducted on STC’s live Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) terrestrial network and showcased the capabilities of Nokia’s sixth-generation Photonic Service Engine (PSE-6s) to deliver … Read More
Ericsson today unveiled the name of its new venture dedicated to accelerating the global adoption and innovation of common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The company also announced Anthony Bartolo as its CEO. The joint venture API company is named Aduna, which Ericsson says is derived from the Latin word for … Read More
Deutsche Telekom has unified its national and international wholesale businesses into a single division, T Wholesale, to streamline services and strengthen its position in both local and global telecommunications market. This move integrates the former Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier with the wholesale operations of the nationally-operating Telekom Deutschland GmbH, offering … Read More
Malaysian telecom operator Maxis has unveiled its Mobile Identity solution, designed to provide secure authentication for mobile users. The solution utilises telco verification application programming interfaces (APIs), beginning with the Number Verify API. The Number Verify API authenticates mobile devices by verifying that the provided phone number corresponds to the … Read More
Vodafone Spain and MasOrange have entered into a binding agreement to create a new fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network operator in Spain (FiberCo). The new joint venture company (FiberCo) will bring together network assets from Vodafone Spain and MasOrange to create an FTTH network covering 12.2 million premises, with equal, exclusive access … Read More
Rogers Communications announced on December 30, 2024 that it has activated five new cellular towers along British Columbia’s Highway 16, providing 166 kilometres of 5G coverage and 911 access for travellers. This activation brings the project to near completion, with nine of 11 towers now operational, significantly reducing wireless gaps … Read More
Nokia has completed the sale of Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to the French State, marking the end of its ownership of the submarine communications company. The deal, completed on December 31, 2024, sees Nokia retain a 20 percent stake and board representation during a transition period, with plans for the … Read More
MTN Nigeria has formally sought approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for a nearly 100 percent tariff hike, citing rising financial challenges in the telecom sector and the need for industry sustainability. The request was disclosed by MTN Nigeria’s CEO, Karl Toriola, during an interview on Arise TV on … Read More
Swisscom announced on Thursday that it has successfully closed the acquisition of Vodafone Italia (Italy) after obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals. The deal unites Fastweb and Vodafone Italia, creating a converged telecommunications entity in Italy, combining strengths in both mobile and fixed infrastructures. The integration is expected to generate significant … Read More
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