Vocus has agreed to purchase TPG’s fibre and fixed network assets in a $3.35 billion deal, enhancing their digital infrastructure presence across Australia. The acquisition expands Vocus’s fibre network by 50,000 km, connecting major cities and offering competitive services to enterprise and government sectors.
As the Federal Communications Commission evaluates T-Mobile US’s proposed acquisition of UScellular. This merger promises to reshape the VoIP landscape by combining resources to tackle fierce competition. By leveraging UScellular’s spectrum and infrastructure, T-Mobile aims to enhance its VoIP offerings, transforming market dynamics.
Nokia, Windstream, and Colt have successfully completed an 800 Gigabit Ethernet (800GbE) transatlantic trial, spanning 8,500 km between London and Chicago. Using cutting-edge technologies, this achievement doubles network capacity, enabling faster, low-latency connections crucial for AI, financial transactions, and cloud systems.
Singtel unveils RE:AI via its Paragon platform, reflecting its commitment to democratizing artificial intelligence. This AI Cloud service, designed for enterprises and public sectors, eliminates hefty infrastructure costs and complexities. By simplifying AI deployment, Singtel enhances operational efficiencies and AI innovation.
RACSA and Nokia have launched Costa Rica’s first 5G network, targeting key urban centers and marking a major shift in connectivity. With 30 sites already in cities like San Jose, their plan to expand to 500 shows the transformative potential of 5G.
Dell Technologies has significantly expanded its AI offerings with new PowerEdge servers powered by AMD’s 5th Generation EPYC processors. These servers are engineered for high-performance AI, offering substantial improvements in efficiency and scalability.
Samsung Electronics today announced that the company has been selected by KDDI as a main vendor to provide 4G and 5G O-RAN compliant virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) solutions for their Open RAN deployment in Japan. In line with KDDI’s vision to adopt leading-edge network technology, the companies will expand the reach of Open RAN in the coming years. Starting from 2025, KDDI will expand its Open RAN deployment leveraging the advantages of a fully disaggregated and software-based architecture powered by Samsung vRAN. KDDI’s Open RAN network will feature enhanced capabilities for improved energy efficiency, optimized performance and intelligent automation. “KDDI has been focused on identifying and preparing for next-generation networks, and we have been conducting numerous technical verification and feasibility studies on Open RAN with industry-leading companies like Samsung,” said Kazuyuki Yoshimura, Chief Technology Officer of KDDI. “Today’s announcement represents KDDI’s dedication to bringing innovative technologies to Japan. We are proud to deliver a cutting-edge and reliable radio access…
Residents and business owners in Colne, Lancashire, will soon benefit from enhanced services thanks to UK full fibre broadband provider brsk. By investing in a new full fibre network, brsk aims to deliver symmetrical speeds of up to 2Gbps, enhancing connectivity for approximately 11,000 homes and businesses.
Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Bahn have accelerated their efforts to enhance railway connectivity, realizing ambitious goals two years early. By deploying over 470 new mobile towers and upgrading 1,900 sites, 99% of Germany’s primary rail routes now boast mobile speeds of at least 200 Mbps, with substantial improvements across secondary routes.
Vodafone’s expansion of 5G Standalone networks in the UK promises transformative enhancements in connectivity for road and rail infrastructure, unlocking an estimated £3 billion annually. For train commuters, improved 5G connectivity could boost productivity by £1 billion and save 26 million hours annually.
