Comcast has seen a 76% increase in network traffic from 2019 to 2024 while reducing power consumption by 11%. Through cloud technologies, AI integration, and energy optimizations, it halved electricity consumption per byte.
Hong Kong is subsidizing 5G base stations in rural and remote areas to boost mobile coverage and promote smart tourism. The scheme, backed by up to HK$200 million, targets isolated villages and country parks, aiming for 98 percent coverage on major hiking trails.
Virgin Media O2 has ramped up its mobile network in Scotland, boosting 4G and 5G services across 13,000 postcodes. As part of a £700 million upgrade plan, the provider targets better coverage in urban areas and tourist spots.
T-Mobile has completed a $2 billion network expansion in Florida, adding and upgrading thousands of sites to boost 5G coverage. The project improves speeds, supports emergency response, and introduces satellite service for remote areas. With major investments in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, T-Mobile continues expanding its Ultra Capacity 5G network to reach more communities.
Fujitsu launches 1Finity as a global networking business to boost autonomy and competitiveness in optical and wireless solutions. By uniting key network units and embracing AI and 6G technologies, 1Finity aims to deliver agile, cutting edge products and services tailored to the evolving needs of telecom operators and data centers worldwide.
CityFibre has begun connecting homes in Buckinghamshire under Project Gigabit, showing progress as many smaller providers exit similar deals. The rollout is part of a larger government contract to expand fibre broadband, while other firms struggle to stay afloat in a tough market.
Bell Canada has sold its stake in MLSE to Rogers, using the proceeds to fund its expansion into the US fibre market. The move aligns with Bell’s strategy to focus on fibre and 5G while retaining key sports content rights through TSN.
Sparkle has launched a new Point of Presence in San Diego, expanding its U.S. network and enhancing connectivity across the Americas. Integrated with its global Seabone backbone, the new site offers high-speed IP services, robust security features, and diverse routes for improved reliability.
Orange France and Samsung have successfully completed the first vRAN and Open RAN calls in southwestern France, marking a significant leap in telecommunications. By utilizing Samsung’s vRAN technology, Orange is advancing its mobile infrastructure into real-world application.
Deutsche Telekom has launched T Cloud, a unified platform delivering customizable cloud solutions tailored to European enterprises. Alongside a partnership with Nvidia to build Europe’s first industrial AI cloud, the company aims to provide secure, sovereign digital infrastructure supporting regulatory compliance, industrial innovation, and technological leadership.
