Aramco Digital is eyeing a $1 billion minority stake in Mavenir, potentially valuing the telecom tech firm at $3 billion. Struggling with debt, Mavenir seeks urgent funding amid slow Open RAN adoption.
Sweden is investigating the damage to critical subsea cables in the Baltic Sea, urging a Chinese ship, Yi Peng 3, to return for inquiry. The incidents, involving cables linking Sweden, Lithuania, Finland, and Germany, raise concerns over potential sabotage.
BSNL’s 5G tender mandates local equipment, sparking dissatisfaction among giants like Ericsson and Nokia. This local focus aligns with BSNL’s 5G Standalone expansion strategy in New Delhi.
The recent 3.8 GHz midband spectrum allocation by the ACMA is a game-changer for 5G services, offering prime capacity, speed, and coverage. This spectrum surge is pivotal for private network deployment in Australia, enhancing enterprise-level solutions.
In a remarkable innovation for VoIP, Deutsche Telekom, Skylo, and Qualcomm have successfully trialed Europe’s first satellite-borne SMS service directly to handsets. Utilizing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X-80 5G Modem-RF System, this technology promises to enhance connectivity in remote areas.
Nokia and Microsoft have extended their partnership by five years. This collaboration focuses on equipping Azure data centers with advanced routers and switches to enhance connectivity and optimize cloud infrastructure.
Verizon has set a new precedent with its recent achievement of 1.6 Tbps speeds over its live fiber network. This milestone, using cutting-edge WaveLogic 6 Extreme technology, meets the surging demand for AI data processing efficiently.
Verizon’s deployment of an Open RAN Distributed Antenna System (DAS) at the University of Texas and Austin Convention Center showcases an innovative leap in telecommunications. Open RAN is pivotal for flexible and efficient network services by utilizing components from multiple vendors.
Hong Kong’s recent 5G spectrum auction achieved a massive HKD2.24 billion, spotlighting the government’s focus on telecommunications advancements. Key players like China Mobile Hong Kong and Hutchison Telecom secured vital frequencies.
Nokia strengthens its ties with Bharti Airtel through a multi-year agreement to enhance India’s 4G and 5G network. Utilizing Nokia’s innovative 5G AirScale portfolio and ReefShark technology, the collaboration seeks to modernize networks, improve data capacity, and promote sustainable telecom solutions.
