Kuwaiti mobile telecommunications company Zain Group and Ericsson have announced the extension of their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate sustainability initiatives focused on building energy-efficient networks. The collaboration aims to support Zain Group’s operating entities in reducing their environmental footprint and transitioning to Net Zero. Also Read: Zain KSA … Read More
Canadian telecommunications operator Rogers Communications has completed an 8 million CAD upgrade to its 5G network at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, aimed at enhancing the fan experience during Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated The Eras Tour. The project, which involved 6,000 hours of planning and an additional 10,000 hours of … Read More
Wayra, the corporate venture capital arm of Telefonica, said it has invested an undisclosed sum in Perplexity, a US-based startup that has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered answer engine. Founded in 2022, Perplexity says it uses advanced AI to understand the intent of queries and provide real-time, accurate and contextual … Read More
SK Telecom (SKT) said the next-generation telecommunications business should move beyond merely generating revenue from traffic demand and shift its focus toward enhancing the value of the infrastructure itself. In a new white paper exploring the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in telecom infrastructure during the 6G era, the operator … Read More
Amsterdam-headquartered GlobalNet, a backbone Internet Service Provider (ISP), has announced the launch of its first Point of Presence (PoP) in the UK, located at Telehouse North in London. This expansion aims to boost the company’s network coverage across Western Europe. The new London PoP, located at 14 Coriander Avenue, offers … Read More
E& UAE and Ericsson have announced the successful implementation of Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput (L4S), a time-critical communication technology, in a 5G commercial network for the first time in the Middle East and Africa. This technology was demonstrated through a cloud gaming showcase conducted on E& UAE‘s 5G … Read More
Australian operator Vocus and its shareholders, Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) and Aware Super, have signed an agreement to acquire TPG Telecom‘s Enterprise, Government, and Wholesale (EG&W) fixed business and fibre network assets for AUD 5.25 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Vocus and TPG will enter into a long-term … Read More
O2 Slovakia has expanded its 5G network, now covering over 82 percent of the population. Since the start of 2024, the operator has brought 5G connectivity to 673 additional towns and cities, increasing total coverage to 1,682 locations. This marks a rise from 70.1 percent coverage at the beginning of … Read More
Race Communications, an internet service provider (ISP) in California, has launched its high-speed fiber internet in Palmdale, offering speeds of up to 10 Gbps. This marks the first fiber installation in the city, providing residents with access to faster, more reliable internet service at prices starting at USD 35 per … Read More
NTT Docomo has launched a new project called ‘6G Harmonised Intelligence,’ which it describes as the first step in realising its vision of 6G as a “Network for AI.” 6G is a next-generation communication technology currently being discussed by standardisation organisations and companies, with the aim of commercialisation in the … Read More
Samsung Electronics has been chosen by Japanese telecommunications operator KDDI to provide 4G and 5G O-RAN-compliant virtualised Radio Access Network (vRAN) solutions for Open RAN deployment in Japan. This partnership, set to expand starting in 2025, aims to leverage a fully disaggregated and software-based architecture to enhance energy efficiency, performance, … Read More
Japan’s cable operator, J:Com (JCom), has expanded its partnership with SaaS platform provider Plume beyond the residential segment, offering new services across Japan. These services include WorkPass, a bespoke solution for very small businesses, and Uprise, which enables property owners and managers to provide turnkey experiences for Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) … Read More
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