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.
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.
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.
OVHcloud, a pioneer in European cloud services, significantly targets eco-friendly solutions. With Science-Based Targets initiative’s approval, the provider aligns with the Paris Agreement, aspiring to a 73.4% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
T-Mobile US recently addressed speculation about potentially shifting its network equipment from Nokia to Ericsson. The carrier confirmed continued collaboration with both companies, dismissing rumors that impacted Nokia’s market shares.
NESIC partners with Cloudbrink to enhance their Virtual Trusted Overlay Network using Cloudbrink’s Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) technology. This collaboration aims to revolutionize NESIC’s networking solutions by integrating zero-trust architecture for heightened security.
Comcast’s strategic spin-off of cable TV channels like MSNBC, CNBC, and E! into ‘SpinCo’ highlights a shift to survive in the evolving media landscape.
Reliance Jio is intensifying its push to mandate satellite spectrum auctions, arguing that direct allocation allows firms like SpaceX’s Starlink to unfairly undercut traditional wireless operators on pricing. As India’s telecom regulator evaluates implications from satellite competitors like Amazon’s Kuiper, the urgency grows to level the regulatory playing field.
EE has improved VoIP and emergency communication on Ben Nevis by collaborating with the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team. Utilizing a 35-meter tower in Glen Nevis, this initiative supports the UK Home Office’s Emergency Services Network.
