Rakuten Mobile is amplifying its presence in the U.S. to push Open RAN forward, a key focus of the NTIA’s Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund. This move aims to strengthen the telecommunications supply chain and foster competition in the wireless sector.
Donald Trump has nominated Olivia Trusty for FCC commissioner, praising her dedication to economic growth and innovation. Trusty is expected to work closely with new FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to streamline regulations and expand affordable internet access.
CityFibre has launched the deployment of its full-fibre network in nine UK regions as part of Project Gigabit. This £5 billion initiative aims to connect over 1.3 million homes and businesses, reducing Britain’s digital divide.
Cerillion, a BSS/OSS-as-a-Service provider, partners with Ucom for a transformative digital upgrade. This collaboration will optimize Ucom’s operations, enhancing their quadruple-play services through Cerillion’s integrated suite.
China-based Sequans Communications recently expanded by acquiring Swiss company ACP, strengthening its ambitions in the rapidly growing 5G RedCap sector. This strategic acquisition enhances Sequans’ capabilities to capture the expanding eRedCap market.
Three UK has teamed up with Ericsson to create Europe’s largest cloud-native core network, boosting capacity to 9 Tbps. As data usage skyrockets from services like streaming and gaming, this partnership aims to enhance performance.
Freshwave’s collaboration with the National Robotarium leverages 5G networks to empower agritech robots, including the innovative ‘Spot’. By streaming live video and conducting real-time analyses, these robots enhance productivity in agriculture.
France and Germany’s partnership on the 5G Autobahn to Autoroute project is creating a groundbreaking 5G corridor between Metz and Saarbrücken. This cross-border endeavor, involving renowned telecom players like Orange and Telefónica, promises to revolutionize digital infrastructure.
U Mobile has partnered with CIMB Bank to secure funding for its role as Malaysia’s second 5G network provider. The collaboration supports a rapid 5G rollout, enhancing digitalization efforts and infrastructure.
EXA Infrastructure’s acquisition of Aqua Comms marks a transformative step in enhancing its transatlantic capabilities. With expertise in subsea infrastructure, Aqua Comms enriches EXA’s 150,000km network.
