Kamile Bigenyte, Author at VoIP Review

Telco Buzz

Zoom Hailed Among World’s Most Innovative by Fast Company

By Kamile Bigenyte March 25, 2024

Zoom Video Communications, Inc., has earned a spot on Fast Company’s exclusive list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024, a recognition highlighting its contributions to reshaping industry norms and cultural practices through groundbreaking innovations. Fast Company’s annual compilation not only celebrates the top 50 trailblazers but also extends its honor to 606 entities spanning 58 sectors and regions, acknowledging their significant achievements and setting of new benchmarks across the economic spectrum.

Telco Buzz

Three UK Signals Urgent Need for Vodafone Merger Amid Financial Struggles

By Kamile Bigenyte March 25, 2024

Three UK’s latest financial report reveals a concerning swing to a loss, underscoring the company’s pressing need for a merger with Vodafone, as articulated by its chief executive. Despite experiencing growth in both revenue and customer base last year, the mobile operator faced increased capital spending and operating costs, leading to its first earnings loss in over a decade. This financial downturn has been a pivotal factor in advocating for the proposed merger with Vodafone, according to Three UK’s CEO, Robert Finnegan.

Telco Buzz

New Safeguards for UK’s Emergency Call System

By Kamile Bigenyte March 25, 2024

In response to the unprecedented outage of the UK’s emergency calling service last summer, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has put forward new measures aimed at bolstering the system’s reliability. These steps are in addition to enhancements already made by BT to its emergency call handling protocols, following a significant disruption that saw 9,641 callers unable to reach emergency services due to a software bug on 25 June.

Market Watch

US Government Sues Apple for Market Monopoly

By Kamile Bigenyte March 25, 2024

In a significant move, the US government has initiated a comprehensive legal battle against Apple Inc., accusing the tech behemoth of monopolistic practices within the smartphone industry that purportedly suppress competition and inflate costs for consumers. The Department of Justice, in collaboration with 16 state and district attorneys general, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit charging Apple with monopolization or attempts at monopolization of the smartphone market.

News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #12

By Kamile Bigenyte March 22, 2024

Nokia has enhanced its WaveSuite optical network platform. Companies across various industries are increasing their investment in artificial intelligence. Ericsson launched EFTG to drive 5G advancements in U.S. federal agencies for national digital transformation. NVIDIA’s launch of the GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip promises to revolutionize generative AI’s efficiency and performance.

Infrastructure

NEC and NTT Achieve First-of-Its-Kind Long-Distance Transmission Experiment Over 7,000km Using 12-Core Optical Fiber

By Kamile Bigenyte March 22, 2024

NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and NTT Corporation (NTT) today announced that they have successfully conducted a first-of-its-kind transoceanic-class 7,280km transmission experiment using a coupled 12-core multicore fiber (*1), which consists of 12 optical signal transmission paths in a standard outer diameter optical fiber (0.125 mm). This achievement is expected to be a next-generation transmission infrastructure technology that will contribute to the realization of large-capacity optical networks, including future optical submarine cables.

IT

Vodafone Launches IT Hubs Initiative for UK SMEs

By Kamile Bigenyte March 22, 2024

Vodafone has announced an ambitious plan to launch 300 Business IT Hubs across the UK, aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with comprehensive IT and communication solutions. This initiative seeks franchise partners to establish these hubs, which will function as independent entities under the Vodafone brand, providing localized IT support.

5G

FCC Revives $9 Billion 5G Rural Expansion Plan

By Kamile Bigenyte March 22, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has breathed new life into a stalled initiative aimed at extending 5G network coverage to America’s rural areas. The rejuvenated program, named the 5G Fund for Rural America, seeks to allocate $9 billion over the next decade to bring 5G connectivity to 14 million homes and businesses in regions currently overlooked by operators due to financial impracticalities.

Infrastructure

UK Leads in Fibre Growth but Faces Challenges in Coverage

By Kamile Bigenyte March 22, 2024

In a significant development for digital infrastructure, the United Kingdom has emerged as a leader in the expansion of full fibre networks across Europe. Recent statistics have highlighted the country’s swift advancement in deploying fibre to homes, surpassing all European counterparts in the annual growth rate. Over the past year until September 2023, the UK has extended its fibre network to an additional 4.7 million households.

Security

Unmasking Volt Typhoon: Risks and Mitigation in Telecommunication Infrastructure

By Kamile Bigenyte March 22, 2024

In a collective move, three key US security agencies issued an advisory flagging potential cyber threats from Volt Typhoon, a state-backed cyber group noted for planning possible attacks on vital American infrastructure. This group’s activities have raised concerns within vital sectors of industry, including telecommunication, energy, and transportation not only in the US, but also in Canada, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.