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Cornerstone, a leading passive infrastructure provider managing Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) and Vodafone’s shared mobile network, is set to introduce a cutting-edge neutral host network utilizing smart street light technology in urban environments.The partnership between Cornerstone and Signify, a Netherlands-based company spun off from Philips in 2016, will leverage Signify’s BrightSites Broadband Luminaire products. These innovative LED streetlamps act as network extenders, supporting a mesh network using 60 GHz millimetre-wave (mmWave) spectrum to facilitate 5G connectivity.

Telco Buzz

China Telecom Launches Satellite Phone Service in Hong Kong

By Kamile Bigenyte May 13, 2024

In a significant development, Hong Kong residents now have access to China Telecom’s satellite direct-to-phone service, marking a pivotal step in the operator’s expansion strategy. China Telecom has long provided satellite options to mobile customers through a range of devices, including dongles, dedicated satphones, and smartphones equipped with built-in satellite antennas from manufacturers like Huawei.

Broadband

Sigma Lithium Partners with Nokia and Alcon to Launch First Private LTE Network in Americas

By Kamile Bigenyte May 13, 2024

Sigma Lithium, a leading producer of sustainable lithium, has enlisted Nokia and Alcon to establish what is touted as the inaugural private LTE wireless campus network in the Americas. This groundbreaking initiative aims to bolster lithium mining operations with enhanced connectivity and digitalization.

Market Watch

BT Secures $70 Million Contract to Enhance IT Infrastructure for South West Police Forces

By Kamile Bigenyte May 10, 2024

BT has announced a significant triumph, securing a $70 million contract to revamp and bolster the IT infrastructure of the Devon & Cornwall and Dorset police forces. This transformative deal encompasses a broad spectrum of IT solutions essential for operational efficacy.

CPaaS

Alianza Launches CLOUDEDGE to Accelerate Cloud Transformation of Legacy Voice Communications

By Kamile Bigenyte May 10, 2024

Alianza, Inc., the leading cloud communications platform for service providers, announced CLOUDEDGETM with new capabilities for telecommunications service providers (telcos) to streamline migration of legacy voice infrastructure to the cloud. The new access control solution offers a low-risk path for telcos to reduce operating complexity and gain network management efficiencies while also accelerating the path to service innovation.

Infrastructure

Berlin Underground Completes 4G Network Installation

By Kamile Bigenyte May 9, 2024

In a significant development for commuters, the Berlin underground (U-Bahn) has finalized the installation of a 4G mobile network, ensuring high-speed internet access across its entire subway system. The initiative, a collaboration between Germany’s O2 Telefonica and Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), marks a milestone achievement after years of planning and execution. Data usage among subway users has skyrocketed, increasing sevenfold since 2019, necessitating improved connectivity underground.

Market Watch

US Revokes Chip Export Licenses to Huawei

By Kamile Bigenyte May 9, 2024

The US government has taken a significant step by revoking specific licenses that allow American chip manufacturers to export goods to Huawei, the Chinese tech giant. This action will notably reduce the sales of major chip producers like Intel and Qualcomm to China.

Market Watch

Wayve Secures $1.05 Billion Investment for AI-Powered Self-Driving Cars

By Kamile Bigenyte May 8, 2024

UK-based autonomous vehicle startup Wayve has announced a significant investment of $1.05 billion aimed at advancing its development of self-driving cars powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The funding round was led by SoftBank, a Japanese multinational conglomerate, with substantial contributions from tech giants Nvidia and Microsoft.

M&A

DZS to Acquire NetComm from Casa Systems in $10 Million Deal

By Kamile Bigenyte May 8, 2024

In a strategic move bolstering its presence in broadband access, DZS, a US-based company, has finalized the acquisition of NetComm from Casa Systems for up to $10 million. This acquisition comes on the heels of Casa’s recent divestment of its 5G and cable businesses, marking the conclusion of its restructuring efforts.

Broadband

Starlink Set to Launch Satellite Broadband Service in Indonesia

By Kamile Bigenyte May 7, 2024

Indonesia is poised to welcome SpaceX’s Starlink LEO satellite broadband service within the next two weeks, announced Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the coordinating minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment. According to government sources, Starlink has secured the necessary agreement and license from Indonesian authorities to commence satellite internet operations.