Anticipate a sweeping change in home entertainment in South West England with broadband provider Truespeed’s partnership with Sky. Delivering ultra-fast broadband enriched with Sky TV and Netflix programming, this new package aims at offering premium digital connectivity alongside quality entertainment. An intriguing insight to the world of Sky Entertainment and Netflix is bundled with the high-speed internet from Truespeed for a rewarding viewing experience.
EE has launched its 5GSA mobile network across 15 UK cities, including London, Manchester, and Glasgow, aiming to enhance mobile coverage and performance. Alongside this, the new Wi-Fi 7 Smart Hub Pro promises superior home broadband speeds and connectivity. These advancements position EE as a forefront leader in the UK’s cellular network arena.
As AI technology advances at a remarkable pace, the demand for skilled professionals in the field has reached unprecedented levels. The allure of high salaries and an array of job openings has prompted a surge in individuals retraining to capitalize on this burgeoning sector.
Telecommunications is a dynamic sector that offers exciting career opportunities, yet often overlooked by young individuals. Despite over 60% of telecom engineers being over 50, the youth seem to overlook it. It is crucial to emphasize the need for fresh talent to join this fast-growing, top-paying industry that heavily influences our daily lives. Even for those not a tech gurus, there are a multitude of roles available in the field, from design engineer to satellite engineer. Engaging in telecommunications has the potential to offer opportunities for global travel, like Emma Philpott, who had no initial telecom intent yet found herself traveling from Abu Dhabi to Antarctica.
Kansas has taken a significant stride towards improving statewide internet connectivity by allocating $28.5 million in grants through the Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC) program. Aimed at bolstering broadband infrastructure, the LINC funding prioritizes achieving minimum speeds of 100/20 Mbps, enhancing internet exchange point facilities, and fortifying middle-mile infrastructure.
In the ongoing debate over Big Tech’s ‘fair share’ contribution to telecom infrastructures, new findings from the Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications call into question the validity of the argument. BIPT concludes attributing Big Tech solely for data streams might be over simplistic, citing investments made by Content Application Providers in broader infrastructures. The study raises important concerns about the potential negative impact for end-users, small local CAPs, and the principle of net neutrality.
Ofcom’s revised net neutrality rules in the UK now allow broadband providers to offer tiered services based on latency, not just throughput. Furthermore, these new regulations also permit the creation of specialized services, paving the way for network slicing and multi-access edge computing in the future. On the somewhat contentious front, zero-rating, or providing unrestricted access to specific online services, gets a green light, albeit with a few conditions.
Summoning a significant tide in the telecommunications sector, 20 notable European telco CEOS, under the GSMA, urge EU policymakers for a comprehensive revamp of the present regulatory environment. They key point is the mounting need for major tech corporations to contribute to telco infrastructure costs in the midst of a data traffic surge. However, critics argue such proposal infringes upon net neutrality principles and imposes a dual-end payments system.
In a recent announcement, Verizon is set to launch its latest cellphone plan, the Unlimited Ultimate, priced at $90 per month. This development follows the earlier introduction of Verizon’s myPlan lineup. The Unlimited Ultimate plan boasts an array of enhanced features, making it a compelling choice for consumers.
Vodafone is poised to offer enhanced streaming experiences to its European and African customers thanks to an edge-based content delivery network (CDN) solution. Developed in collaboration with partners Cisco and Qwilt, this technology simplifies CDN management and allows cached video content and applications to be more accessible to the end-user. The benefits? Responsiveness, agility, and improved access for content owners. The solution thrives on the Streaming Video Technology Alliance’s Open Caching Standard, merging multiple content caches to improve user experience.
