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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

Srikapardhi April 11th, 2024 11:48 PM 1 COMMENTS

Orange Poland Expands Network With New Base Stations in Q1

Orange Poland (Polska) has bolstered its network infrastructure with the deployment and launch of 38 new base stations in the first quarter (Q1) of this year. The addition of these stations aims to enhance coverage and increase network capacity, ultimately improving the quality of service for Orange Poland users. Also Read: Orange Poland Installs 226 New Base Stations in 2023 Enhanced Coverage and Capacity "New stations are already improving coverage... Read More

Srikapardhi April 11th, 2024 5:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

Videotron to Install 37 New Cell Towers in Outlying Regions of Quebec

Canadian wireless service provider Videotron is planning to build at least 37 new mobile towers in Quebec, specifically in Abitibi-Temiscamingue and the Laurentians. The move comes as part of a partnership with the government of Quebec aimed at improving mobile coverage and boosting economic development in the regions. Videotron announced on Wednesday that this initiative will help improve wireless coverage in outlying regions of Quebec. Also Read: Rogers and Shaw... Read More

Srikapardhi April 11th, 2024 4:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

DOCOMO, NTT, NEC and Fujitsu Develop 100 Gbps Capable Sub-Terahertz 6G Device

NTT Docomo, NTT, NEC, and Fujitsu have developed a wireless device capable of ultra-high-speed 100 Gbps transmissions in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz sub-terahertz bands. The four companies have been jointly conducting R&D on sub-terahertz devices since 2021 in anticipation of the coming 6G era, the companies jointly announced today. Also Read: NTT Docomo Introduces New OREX Open RAN Service Lineup Achievements in Transmission Speeds To date, tests of... Read More

Srikapardhi April 11th, 2024 1:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Panasonic Launches Private 5G Network Testing Environment in Munich

Panasonic has opened its first private 5G network testing environment at the Panasonic Campus in Munich, Germany. Teaming up with 5G-as-a-Service (5GaaS) providers, Panasonic aims to simplify the setup of private 5G networks across Europe. However, the company did not mention the names of the 5GaaS providers in its recent official announcement. Also Read: Ataya Launches Turnkey Private 5G Solution for Small to Medium Deployments Private 5G Network Testing Hub... Read More

Srikapardhi April 11th, 2024 12:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Neterra Expands into Asia Pacific, Establishes Presence in Singapore

Bulgaria's Neterra opens a new PoP (Point of Presence) and subsidiary in Singapore, expanding its reach into the Asia Pacific region. Neterra has deployed its infrastructure in one of Singapore's most popular data centers (Equinix SG1) and established a subsidiary called Neterra APAC, which will serve as a hub for innovation and customer-oriented solutions. It is directly connected to Neterra's PoP in Marseille. Expansion into Asia Pacific Market With this,... Read More