SatCo, a collaboration between Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile, is set to revolutionize telecommunications by delivering space-based cellular broadband across Europe. This initiative ensures continuous connectivity, even in remote areas, enhancing digital sovereignty.
Rakuten Symphony advances its Real Open RAN Licensing Program through key partnerships with Cisco, Airspan, and Tech Mahindra. This initiative accelerates Open RAN adoption globally, enabling seamless 5G deployment.
Verizon’s integration of Qualcomm’s Dragonwing RAN Intelligent Controller with Samsung’s AI-powered Energy Saving Manager marks a leap in the telecom space. Utilizing AI and Open RAN technology, Verizon seeks to enhance energy efficiency and RAN management.
Mavenir and Terrestar Solutions achieved a major milestone in satellite communications by completing a Voice over NB-IoT call using Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) on a 3GPP-standardized S-band spectrum. This breakthrough paves the way for NTN-based NB-IoT solutions, future 5G integration, and expanded connectivity.
Verizon and AT&T have achieved a breakthrough in satellite connectivity, completing NTN video calls via AST SpaceMobile’s Bluebird LEO satellites. This innovation enhances communication in remote areas, with AST SpaceMobile promising 120 Mbps speeds.
Colt Technology Services has launched Managed LEO+, a cutting-edge solution combining LEO satellite connectivity with 4G and 5G. Now available in 65 countries, it ensures resilient digital infrastructure for businesses in remote areas.
Ericsson, Dell, and Red Hat are advancing Open RAN by innovating on O-RAN standards, focusing on interoperability and cloud-native solutions. Their collaboration on the O2 interface enhances seamless multi-vendor integration, ensuring efficient network management.
Comcast’s latest initiative in Miami County, Indiana, supported by the Indiana Broadband Office, aims to expand high-speed Internet access. The project, funded by the Next Level Connections grant, will benefit over 2,200 residents.
The UK space sector sees intense competition as Amazon’s Project Kuiper lands a significant £670,000 contract with the Ministry of Defence. This strategic move explores using “translator” satellites for seamless communication across military, governmental, and private networks.
Ofcom is consulting on the future use of the upper 6GHz spectrum, potentially allowing both mobile and Wi-Fi networks to share it. The proposal suggests immediate Wi-Fi access, with a possible split for mobile use by 2027.
