Viavi Solutions has unveiled the ONE-1600, designed to support the emerging 1.6 terabit per second ecosystem. Leveraging 224G SERDES technology, this latest addition to the ONE LabPro platform addresses the growing bandwidth demands driven by AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing.
Visitors, residents, businesses, and students in Reading town centre will soon enjoy enhanced mobile experiences and faster speeds thanks to Virgin Media O2’s deployment of small cells. This VoIP advancement aims to boost mobile capacity in Reading’s busy areas like Reading Station and the Oracle Shopping Centre, improving network efficiency.
Data centers are critical to the U.S.’s digital infrastructure, supporting various industries and services. The NTIA is requesting public input to address challenges like energy consumption and cybersecurity. This collaborative effort aims to create a sustainable, secure, and resilient data center industry, supporting AI-driven growth and technological advancement.
Sky Business has forged a long-term agreement with ITS to enhance Ethernet connectivity for UK businesses. This partnership merges ITS’s fibre network with Sky Business’s core network, offering reliable and ultrafast VoIP services. Covering 25% of UK’s commercial premises, the collaboration aims to expand reach and provide robust VoIP solutions.
EE has launched its 5GSA mobile network across 15 UK cities, including London, Manchester, and Glasgow, aiming to enhance mobile coverage and performance. Alongside this, the new Wi-Fi 7 Smart Hub Pro promises superior home broadband speeds and connectivity. These advancements position EE as a forefront leader in the UK’s cellular network arena.
Starlink has expanded its satellite backhaul services to over 100 rural base stations of Africa Mobile Networks in Nigeria, enhancing connectivity in remote areas. Since their 2023 agreement, traffic surged 45% across connected sites. Leveraging Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, AMN effectively boosts base station capacity, transforming local communities with improved mobile access.
Nokia partners with Rockwell Automation to test private 5G on the CBRS band, enhancing industrial automation using EtherNet/IP protocols. With successful integration of time-sensitive networking and ultra-reliable low-latency communications, this collaboration signifies a breakthrough for Industry 4.0 applications. Discover how private 5G network solutions are transforming industrial automation and connectivity.
Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier Communications for $20 billion will expand its fiber footprint to 25 million premises across 31 states and Washington, D.C. This strategic move aims to enhance Verizon’s fiber and fixed wireless access services, accelerating premium broadband offerings and boosting overall service revenue.
AT&T’s partnership with Kinetic aims to enhance rural areas through bundled fiber and wireless offerings. This collaboration addresses the digital divide, offering high-speed internet and cost-effective solutions to underserved regions. With significant investments and strategic initiatives, both companies strive to connect more users and improve digital accessibility nationwide.
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has launched an updated Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework (SLFF) to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2030. This refined framework, which features rigorous Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Sustainability Performance Targets (SPTs), underscores STT GDC’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible growth within the digital economy.


