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Srikapardhi April 15th, 2024 5:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Showcases 5G Cloud Broadcasting Solution at NAB 2024

Verizon Business is showcasing a 5G demo at the 2024 NAB show, taking place in Las Vegas from April 13 to 17. Verizon will demo a new 5G-enabled cloud broadcasting solution that runs on AWS Wavelength Zones, a mobile edge compute service that delivers ultra-low-latency applications for 5G devices. 5G Cloud Technology Showcase Verizon says this solution is a game-changer for the broadcast industry, with the speed from content capture... Read More

Srikapardhi April 15th, 2024 12:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Viettel and Singtel Collaborate to Deploy Vietnam-Singapore Cable System

Vietnamese telco Viettel (Viettel Solutions) and Singaporean telco Singtel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate towards bolstering digital connectivity between Vietnam and Singapore. The agreement outlines plans for the deployment of the Vietnam-Singapore Cable System (VTS), a direct link between the two nations, Viettel said in an official release. Also Read: Google Announces USD 1 Billion Investment in Subsea Cables and Connectivity to Japan Cable System Deployment... Read More

Srikapardhi April 14th, 2024 5:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Swisscom to Transform Its Network Into a Smart Network

Switzerland's telecommunications provider, Swisscom, is aiming to transform its network into a smart network by extending its partnership with Ericsson for another three years. Under the partnership, Ericsson will continue to supply the hardware and software for Swisscom, enabling it to enhance its customer experience and further develop the mobile network with a focus on sustainability, Swisscom said while noting that its network is already fully powered by renewable energy.... Read More

Srikapardhi April 14th, 2024 3:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

BICS Launches Roaming SMS Translator to Support 2G and 3G Shutdowns

Telcos globally are sunsetting or shutting down 2G or 3G networks. In such a scenario, mobile digital communications company BICS has launched a new solution to support international SMS on more advanced networks no longer supporting 2G or 3G technologies. According to BICS, the solution supports carriers who don't support or have retired their legacy 2G and 3G networks from excluding inbound roamers from networks using older SMS protocols. Legacy... Read More

Srikapardhi April 14th, 2024 12:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tele2 Russia Announces Plans to Rebrand by End of 2024

Russian mobile operator Tele2 Russia has announced plans to stop using the Tele2 brand by the end of 2024. The telco recently announced plans to carry out a rebranding exercise and has already devised a strategy that maintains continuity with the current brand, aimed at seamlessly transitioning from its current brand identity. Tele2 Russia said this move comes as the company decided not to renew its licensing agreement for the... Read More

Srikapardhi April 13th, 2024 6:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Rostelecom Develops AI-Powered Digital Advisor for Retail Sector

Russian national operator Rostelecom has developed a new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based service called Digital Advisor for the retail industry. The solution is expected to help improve customer experience and free up the resources of store staff to focus on non-routine tasks for which human presence is necessary. Rostelecom said the digital advisor is currently in the testing phase, and the company is testing it at its B2E TechLab, which is... Read More

Srikapardhi April 13th, 2024 4:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telefonica Germany Partners 5G Synergiewerk to Activate First 5G Streetlamp in Wurzburg

Telefonica Germany has announced a partnership with infrastructure provider 5G Synergiewerk and the public utility company of the city of Wurzburg, Germany, to put into operation the first 5G streetlight in Bavaria as part of a pilot project. Telefonica said this 5G lighting pole combines streetlight and cell site functions, fulfilling the need to provide nighttime lighting while simultaneously offering a 5G mobile network to users. Also Read: O2 Telefonica... Read More

Srikapardhi April 13th, 2024 12:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat Awarded USD 5 Million Contract to Extend 4G Coverage in Remote LatAm Regions

Satellite-based broadband communications provider Gilat Satellite Networks has announced securing a contract worth approximately USD 5 million to provide satellite-based cellular and internet services to a leading Latin American (LATAM) service provider. Gilat said this contract will enable the undisclosed client to extend 4G coverage using Gilat's equipment to remote regions where 4G cellular service is currently unavailable. Also Read: Gilat Satellite Networks Announces New Brand Identity Rural 4G Coverage... Read More

Srikapardhi April 12th, 2024 7:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Robi Boosts 4G Data Speeds by 130 Percent in 2023

Bangladeshi operator Robi reports that the data speed on its network has improved by 130 percent, while voice quality was upgraded by 50 percent over the past year. With this Robi promises improved 4.5G Supernet with enhanced coverage and speed. Robi said that by using spectrum refarming, the company has recalibrated the use of its available spectrum for 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies, which has led to improved voice and... Read More

Srikapardhi April 12th, 2024 4:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Brightspeed Surpasses One Million Fiber Locations Milestone in US

US broadband operator Brightspeed announced this week that its fiber network has surpassed the one million locations mark within one year after launching Fiber Internet. The company said its high-speed internet service is now available to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in more than 160 communities across 20 states. Additionally, the company currently has more than two million passings in the engineering and construction process. Expanding Reach "We... Read More

Srikapardhi April 12th, 2024 11:20 AM 1 COMMENTS

Mediacom Partners With Tarana to Bring FWA Services to US Underserved Regions

US cable operator Mediacom Communications said it has signed a partnership with FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) vendor Tarana that will bring high-speed internet to thousands of unserved households in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Mediacom Communications is a gigabit broadband provider to smaller markets in the US Midwest and Southeast, providing high-speed data, video, and phone services to over 1.3 million households and businesses across 22 states. Also Read:... Read More

Srikapardhi April 12th, 2024 10:36 AM 0 COMMENTS

Youfone Rebrands to Yoin in Belgium

Youfone, the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), has unveiled its new identity as Yoin in Belgium, marking a move following its Dutch parent company's acquisition by KPN, TelecomTalk reported. With this rebranding, Yoin aims to realign itself in the Belgian market while continuing to deliver mobile and home broadband services. Also Read: KPN Cleared to Acquire Youfone’s Dutch Operations by ACM Regulator Rebranding for Growth "Youfone underwent a full rebranding... Read More