Opensignal’s report shows T-Mobile leads in US 5G availability.
Google has reversed its decision to phase out tracking cookies. Businesses rapidly adopting generative AI face long-term infrastructure and security challenges. EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure plans to build a new data center. Nokia’s Broadband Easy Connect uses AI and cloud technology to streamline fibre connections.
Hrvatski Telekom is set to revolutionize Croatia’s largest shipping hub with a private slice of its public 5G network at the new Port of Rijeka. This initiative, in collaboration with APM Terminals and ENNA Group, will integrate advanced 5G technology to support remote-controlled operations, enhancing environmental responsibility and operational efficiency.
Soracom, a KDDI division, has integrated generative AI into its cellular IoT platform, launching Soracom Flux and Soracom Query Intelligence. These tools simplify IoT deployments, empowering non-technical users to manage data and connectivity efficiently. Enhanced with AI, these services promise to revolutionize how industries implement and manage IoT networks.
Kontron and Amarisoft have teamed up to provide a robust private 5G solution for the Defense and Security sectors. Leveraging Kontron’s rugged ME1310 platform and Amarisoft’s software, this partnership focuses on delivering reliable 5G connectivity in challenging environments. This collaboration aims to enhance communication while simplifying 4G/5G network deployment.
Deutsche Telekom now operates 12,150 5G antennas across 920 German cities, leveraging the 3.6 GHz spectrum. This expansion enhances mobile services, adding 676 new locations. Around 97% of German households have access to Deutsche Telekom’s 5G network. The company also plans to introduce 5G Standalone in Germany this year.
The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) in Hong Kong will auction new spectrum in the 850/900 MHz, 2.3 GHz, and 6/7 GHz bands to boost 5G network capacity, speed, and coverage. This strategic allocation is vital for enhancing public mobile communications, offering long-term licenses to successful bidders.
Boldyn Networks is set to unveil a pioneering 5G Innovation Lab at the Port of Blyth, thanks to a £500,000 investment from the North East Combined Authority’s 5G Innovation Acceleration program. The lab will offer businesses a secure, high-bandwidth environment to test smart manufacturing technologies, boosting the region’s tech landscape.
Vodafone Group has strategically sold a 10% stake in Vantage Towers for 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion). This aligns with Vodafone’s targets to reduce net debt. Vantage Towers manages 84,600 tower sites, enhancing coverage with small cell systems. The divestment strengthens Vodafone’s financial health while prioritizing debt reduction over asset control.
Strategic Imperatives, a leading UK SaaS provider, has added Altnets Trooli and OFNL to its Fibre Café platform. This integration enhances access to the UK’s growing FTTx ecosystem, providing Trooli and OFNL with streamlined onboarding, automation, and competitive edge in the wholesale market.
SECOM, a subsidiary of Southeast Colorado Power Association, is revolutionizing rural southern Colorado’s connectivity with Infinera’s XTM Series optical transport solution. This project aims to deliver multi-gigabit broadband services, enhancing network flexibility and reliability. With a modernized middle-mile and business Ethernet access network, SECOM empowers thousands of homes and businesses.
