The UK government is investing £23 million in telecommunications research, enhancing 5G, AI, and cloud computing. Funding supports regional projects in Belfast, West Midlands, and Glasgow, with £7 million improving business infrastructure and £15 million advancing AI.
Samsung and KDDI Research are spearheading the integration of artificial intelligence into future 6G networks. By enhancing multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems with AI, they aim to boost transmission speeds and network capacity, revolutionizing mobile networks.
BT urges UK SMEs to switch from analogue to digital networks by 2025 amid the phased retirement of PSTN, essential yet outdated. With 22% still reliant on traditional systems, disruptions rise.
Anritsu and Ookla have partnered to enhance network performance through real-time visibility for telecom operators. Combining Anritsu’s network monitoring with Ookla’s Downdetector insights, this collaboration enables proactive issue resolution.
Deutsche Telekom’s 2024 results surpassed expectations, with revenue rising 3.4% to €115.8 billion and free cash flow soaring 18.7% to €19.2 billion. CEO Tim Höttges called it “another record year,” projecting continued growth in 2025.
Telefónica has confirmed the $1.25 billion sale of its Argentina operations to Telecom Argentina, aiming to reduce debt and streamline operations. While Telecom plans to expand broadband and 5G, concerns arise over market dominance, prompting regulatory scrutiny.
Algeria Telecom and Huawei have partnered to launch a 400G WDM national backbone network, enhancing Algeria’s digital infrastructure with ultra-high-speed, low-latency connectivity. This initiative boosts network reliability, supports the digital economy, and improves online services in sectors like education and healthcare.
Vodafone introduces a groundbreaking use of drones for network infrastructure repair, leveraging Taara’s wireless optical networking technology. This drone-based solution enables Vodafone to bypass damaged network sections seamlessly.
The Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) has unveiled a transformative roadmap towards 6G. This framework addresses current 5G challenges, emphasizing a seamless evolution that integrates cutting-edge technologies.
T-Mobile US is transforming into a dynamic tech company through a partnership with Red Hat’s OpenShift Platform. This shift enhances T-Mobile’s private cloud capabilities and operational efficiency.
