Exciting news for VoIP enthusiasts: EE expands its 5G standalone network to 16 more UK locations, promising improved connectivity. By year-end, EE’s 5G coverage will reach 21 million people across 30 towns and cities.
Nokia has inked a pivotal deal with Chunghwa Telecom to modernize Taiwan’s 5G network and to elevate performance with Nokia’s advanced 5G solutions. This collaboration includes the deployment of AI-driven MantaRay solutions, promising enhanced efficiency and energy savings, marking a transformative phase in 5G-Advanced progression.
DigitalBridge’s acquisition of Yondr Group marks a pivotal enhancement in its infrastructure capabilities. As a leader in hyperscale data centers, Yondr’s assets will empower DigitalBridge to meet the surging demand.
AT&T and Corning have solidified their partnership with a $1 billion multi-year agreement for fiber products, making AT&T Corning’s biggest customer. This venture supports AT&T’s fiber and 5G expansion, leveraging Corning’s expertise to deliver high-speed internet.
NEC and Cisco’s partnership in enterprise private 5G solutions represents a breakthrough in digital innovation. Merging Cisco’s 5G SA Core technology and NEC’s expertise in radio network integration empowers businesses through enhanced digital transformation.
Korean tech giants SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics are advancing 5G connectivity with AI-enhanced solutions. By deploying Samsung’s AI-RAN Parameter Recommender, SK Telecom optimizes 5G base station settings, leading to improved network quality.
Netomnia, a leading UK altnet provider, secured an additional £25 million from the National Wealth Fund to boost VoIP and broadband accessibility. This funding accelerates their fibre network expansion, targeting underserved communities. As Netomnia merges with Brsk, their VoIP services aim to reach 3 million premises by 2025.
Proximus has sold its data centers to Datacenter United, marking a major shift in Belgian telecoms. This enhances Datacenter United’s infrastructure, while Proximus remains a client under a long-term agreement.
Vodafone, Qualcomm, and Ericsson have successfully completed 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) trials in the UK, showcasing remarkable results. The tests highlight mmWave’s potential in providing ultra-fast broadband speeds, achieving up to 4Gbps. Especially advantageous for VoIP communication, this technology can transform data-heavy environments, ensuring seamless connectivity and improved user experiences.
Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, has released its predictions for the 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BF/CM) shopping season. Based on insights from Sinch’s 2024 Consumer BF/CM Survey, conducted across the US, UK, Spain, France, Germany, Brazil, and Australia, the company forecasts that this year’s shopping trends will be dominated by personalization, conversational commerce, and secure communication technologies.
