Verizon announced it has deployed Open RAN (O-RAN)-based Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) with multi-vendor interoperability at key venues in Austin, Texas, namely the University of Texas Moody Center and the Austin Convention Center. “These are the first DAS systems commercially deployed in the Verizon network using O-RAN interfaces between the … Read More
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to launch a major, comprehensive review and update of licensing rules for submarine cables that transmit information between continents and fuel economic activity. The US agency noted that the last review took place in 2001, and since then, the technology, economics, and national … Read More
Zain KSA, a telecom and digital services provider in Saudi Arabia, has acquired the 600 MHz spectrum band, which the company describes as one of the most widely adopted bands for 5G Standalone (5G SA) networks. This acquisition was made through the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) auction held … Read More
E& UAE, the telecommunications arm of e&, and Dubai Airports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the deployment of 5G private networks at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC). The collaboration aims to identify areas where 5G can be implemented in the future, becoming the … Read More
Proximus Group has signed a binding agreement to sell 100 percent of Proximus Luxembourg Infrastructure (PLI) to InfraRed Capital Partners (InfraRed) for EUR 108 million, including cash on the balance sheet. The sale includes 267 mobile tower assets in Luxembourg, marking a key step in Proximus’ divestment strategy to optimise … Read More
Nokia has signed a five-year extension of its agreement with Microsoft to supply data center routers and switches for Azure’s global cloud infrastructure. The partnership will expand Nokia’s footprint to over 30 countries and strengthen its role as a strategic supplier for Microsoft’s worldwide cloud infrastructure, Nokia announced on Thursday. … Read More
Stc Group said it continues to implement its digital infrastructure expansion to enhance its international footprint. Through its subsidiaries, center3 and stc Bahrain, the company is expanding projects in data centers and submarine cables, connecting Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This infrastructure expansion is expected to support the development … Read More
British telecommunications operator Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has teamed up with AI-powered search engine Perplexity to offer its customers one year of free access to Perplexity Pro, an advanced research tool valued at GBP 150 annually. The offer, available to all O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers through the Priority … Read More
Swisscom has unveiled the Internet-Box 5 Pro, which the company claims is Switzerland’s first router featuring tri-band Wi-Fi 7 technology. Available for fiber-optic customers, the router offers greater speeds, reliability, and sustainability, enabling customers to enjoy WLAN speeds up to three times faster, the Swiss-based telco said on Wednesday. Also … Read More
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has integrated its fixed and mobile networks to create a Converged Interconnect Network (CIN), a combined network capable of carrying both mobile and fixed traffic. The next-generation CIN is scalable and ready to meet the evolving needs of both consumers and businesses, the UK operator announced … Read More
Deutsche Telekom has launched Magenta AI, a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature integrated into its MeinMagenta app. Launched in collaboration with Perplexity, Telekom says the tool provides real-time answers to complex queries, replacing traditional search results with concise, sourced responses. Also Read: Perplexity Integrates Search With New AI-Powered Shopping Features … Read More
Bharti Global, the international investment arm of Bharti Enterprises (Bharti), has completed the acquisition of a 24.5 percent stake in the UK’s BT Group plc from Altice UK. With this investment, Bharti, whose telecom portfolio includes India’s second-largest telecom company, Bharti Airtel, is now the majority shareholder of BT Group. … Read More
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