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Srikapardhi March 20th, 2024 9:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

EchoStar Secures Contract Extension for 5G SA Deployments at US DoD Bases

American company EchoStar announced this week that the Department of Defense (DoD) Office has extended its contract for the continued deployment of standalone 5G networks at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) in Hawaii and at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) in Washington State. The contract extension builds on the award for NASWI in 2021 and additional expansion in Hawaii in 2022, extending both through 2025 with additional 5G... Read More

Yashika Goel March 17th, 2024 11:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Infinera Introduces 1.6 Tbps ICE-D Intra-Data Center Optics Solution

Optical networking solutions specialist, Infinera, has announced the launch of a high-speed module for optical transport within data centers based on monolithic indium phosphide (InP) photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology. The company claims this module will enable connectivity at speeds of 1.6 terabits per second (Tb/s) at reduced cost and power per bit. Also Read: Orange Deploys Infinera’s ICE6 Solution on AMITIE Subsea Cable Advancing Intra-Data Center Connectivity Infinera stated... Read More

Srikapardhi March 17th, 2024 2:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

Fastwyre Broadband Invests USD 65 Million in Network Upgrades for Eastern Nebraska

Fastwyre Broadband, a fiber network services provider in the US, announced that it will be investing over USD 65 million in upgrades to its infrastructure in Eastern Nebraska. The company plans to upgrade its network and service reliability in the region for years to come, where it previously operated as Huntel, founded in 1910, Fastwyre said in an official release. Also Read: Fastwyre Broadband Expands Fiber Network to Nevada, Missouri... Read More

Srikapardhi March 15th, 2024 10:49 AM 0 COMMENTS

EchoStar Completes Drive Test for Boost Wireless 5G Network

American company EchoStar has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, DISH Network (Dish), has achieved a significant milestone in its 5G network deployment efforts. The company said it filed a letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certifying that its nationwide 5G network delivers download speeds of over 35 Mbps to more than 70 percent of the US population. This certification follows the successful completion of a nationwide drive test, fulfilling... Read More

Srikapardhi March 14th, 2024 12:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

EdgeCore Secures USD 440 Million Financing for Silicon Valley Campus Expansion

Wholesale data center operator EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure announced the completion of a USD 440 million debt financing transaction aimed at fueling the expansion of its Silicon Valley campus in Santa Clara, California. This follows the USD 1.9 Billion financing for the Mesa, Arizona data center campus in January 2024, as reported by TelecomTalk. EdgeCore said both transactions were conducted in conjunction with its owner, Partners Group, a global private market... Read More

Srikapardhi March 13th, 2024 12:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Consumer Connections Report Shows 129 Percent Surge in Mobile Network Traffic

American wireless network operator Verizon's first Consumer Connections Report reveals a 129 percent surge in total mobile network traffic over the past five years. The report, released by Verizon on Monday, analyses consumer behaviours, showcasing a rising demand for seamless connectivity, video content consumption, and state-to-state migration patterns across the United States driven by factors like the cost of living and space. Also Read: Verizon Deploys Over 130,000 O-RAN Capable... Read More

Srikapardhi March 12th, 2024 6:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Arvig to Expand Gigabit Internet to Three Rural Minnesota Counties

Minnesota-headquartered local broadband service provider Arvig said it has been awarded grants from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's (DEED) Office of Broadband Development to bolster its fiber-to-the-home expansion efforts. The company said it will invest the funding in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) expansion to bring Gigabit-level internet speeds to three Minnesota counties. Also Read: GoNetspeed Launches 100 Percent Fiber Internet in Manchester, Connecticut Grant Funding Boosts Expansion Efforts Arvig... Read More

Srikapardhi March 12th, 2024 3:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

GoNetspeed Launches 100 Percent Fiber Internet in Manchester, Connecticut

Fiber internet provider GoNetspeed has officially announced the availability of multi-gigabit 100 percent fiber internet in the Town of Manchester, Connecticut, in the United States. According to a statement released on Monday, GoNetspeed confirmed that residents in specified areas can now access its services following the completion of the initial construction phase. Also Read: GoNetspeed Commences USD 2.1 Million Fiber Internet Expansion to Rockland, Maine Furthermore, GoNetspeed highlighted its investment... Read More

Srikapardhi March 8th, 2024 11:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

DC BLOX Expands Birmingham Data Center for High-Performance Computing

DC BLOX, a provider of data centers and fiber network solutions across the Southeastern United States, has announced the completion of its expansion project at the Birmingham, Alabama data center. The expansion features a new data hall design to accommodate the rising demand for High-Performance Compute (HPC) applications, DC BLOX said on Thursday. Also Read: MC Digital Realty Opens 34 MW Data Center in Inzai City, Japan Data Hall Expansion... Read More

Srikapardhi March 7th, 2024 11:05 AM 0 COMMENTS

IBASIS Launches Multi-Operator Fixed Wireless Access Solution in US

Communications specialist iBASIS announced the launch of a multi-carrier Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solution. The company claims it to be the industry's first solution which leverages GSMA standards-based eSIM technology, aiming to enhance flexibility and reliability in connectivity solutions. iBASIS said its FWA offerings are supported by the Simfony Connectivity Management Platform (CMP), enhancing the management and deployment of connectivity solutions. Also Read: UScellular Picks Casa Systems for Self-Install 5G... Read More

Srikapardhi March 4th, 2024 4:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Meridiam Launches Fiber Project for Underserved Alabama Region in US

Infrastructure investment firm Meridiam broke ground on a fiber project that will provide broadband access in the underserved Black Belt region of Alabama, US. The company will develop, build, finance, and manage a high-speed fiber-optic network that, upon completion, will enable fiber broadband access to 53,000 households and businesses across more than 300 miles, Meridiam said last Saturday. Also Read: Alpen Glasfaser to Start Rolling Out Fiber in Austria Investment... Read More

Srikapardhi March 4th, 2024 11:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

Shentel Announces Sale of Tower Portfolio to Vertical Bridge for USD 310.3 Million

Edinburg-headquartered Shenandoah Telecommunications (Shentel) announced that it has entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Vertical Bridge Holdco to sell its tower portfolio and operations for USD 310.3 million in cash. Vertical Bridge is an operator of communications infrastructure and locations in the United States. Also Read: Verizon and Vertical Bridge Collaborate to Expand 4G and 5G Across the US Transaction Details The Shentel Tower Portfolio being sold consists... Read More