O2 has partnered with Freshwave to install small cells in St Ives and Newquay, boosting mobile coverage at popular tourist spots. The move supports Cornwall’s residents and visitors ahead of the busy summer season, forming part of O2’s wider £700 million network investment plan and Freshwave’s national infrastructure projects.
Japanese ISP BIGLOBE has connected to DE-CIX Frankfurt via GlobePEER Remote, enhancing latency and network performance for data exchange with Europe. This direct link supports BIGLOBE’s international growth, boosts service quality for streaming and cloud applications, and strengthens network resilience.
Nokia and ProRail are launching the world’s first cloud native GSMR core network for rail, boosting safety, reliability, and efficiency. This milestone extends ProRail’s 2G infrastructure and lays the foundation for future FRMCS deployment, supporting Europe’s digital railway transformation with real time data exchange, lower costs, and enhanced service integration.
EchoStar and MDA Space are joining forces to revolutionize the satellite industry with a low-Earth orbit satellite constellation. This monumental effort involves the design, manufacturing, and testing of over 100 direct-to-device satellites.
The telecommunications industry is witnessing a transformative milestone with AT&T’s first Open RAN call, leveraging third-party radios in collaboration with Ericsson and 1Finity. This breakthrough underscores the potential of Open RAN in creating flexible, vendor-diverse networks.
Rogers Communications is revolutionizing connectivity in Quebec with the expansion of WiFi 7 services. As part of their strategic expansion, Rogers seamlessly integrates WiFi 7 with their robust 5G and hybrid fiber coax networks. This innovation not only offers faster speeds but also enhanced reliability for homes with multiple devices.
True Corporation’s launch of Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) in Bangkok revolutionizes spectrum allocation, enhancing both 5G and 4G services. This advanced technology dynamically reallocates the 2.6 GHz band based on real-time demand, optimizing network performance and efficiency.
AT&T and Ericsson achieved a milestone by deploying a third party RAN automation application on a live network. Built on the Open RAN R1 interface and powered by Ericsson’s Intelligent Automation Platform, it optimizes performance with telemetry and policy data.
Vietnam’s upcoming re-auction of the 700 MHz low-band spectrum promises significant advancements for 4G and 5G networks. With a starting bid of VND 1.95 trillion, this crucial spectrum enhances coverage and signal quality, especially in underserved areas.
Virgin Media O2 is expanding its small cell network to Bristol in partnership with Ontix. The initiative, part of a £700 million plan, boosts 4G and 5G capacity in crowded urban areas. Recent spectrum acquisitions from Vodafone will strengthen coverage and support key partnerships.
