Citymesh is revolutionizing public safety with its €10 million 5G drone network in Belgium. Expanding to 70 drones and 40 pilots, the “Safety Drone Shield” provides a national service across 35 rescue zones. Partnering with Nokia for 5G equipment, Citymesh sets the stage for future drone projects, enhancing emergency response capabilities.
Visitors, residents, businesses, and students in Reading town centre will soon enjoy enhanced mobile experiences and faster speeds thanks to Virgin Media O2’s deployment of small cells. This VoIP advancement aims to boost mobile capacity in Reading’s busy areas like Reading Station and the Oracle Shopping Centre, improving network efficiency.
TrueBusiness, a unit of True Corporation, has partnered with Intel to revolutionize Thailand’s healthcare sector using 5G and AI. Their collaboration promises seven smart healthcare solutions, including telemedicine, automated diagnostics, and AI-powered patient management. This integration aims to enhance diagnosis, treatment, and patient data management, transforming Thailand’s healthcare landscape into a digital ecosystem.
Data centers are critical to the U.S.’s digital infrastructure, supporting various industries and services. The NTIA is requesting public input to address challenges like energy consumption and cybersecurity. This collaborative effort aims to create a sustainable, secure, and resilient data center industry, supporting AI-driven growth and technological advancement.
Sky Business has forged a long-term agreement with ITS to enhance Ethernet connectivity for UK businesses. This partnership merges ITS’s fibre network with Sky Business’s core network, offering reliable and ultrafast VoIP services. Covering 25% of UK’s commercial premises, the collaboration aims to expand reach and provide robust VoIP solutions.
Huawei is revolutionizing the wrist-worn device market, especially in China, by bucking global trends and achieving significant growth. With a 42% year-on-year increase in shipments, Huawei leads thanks to strategic market expansion and robust domestic performance.
EE has launched its 5GSA mobile network across 15 UK cities, including London, Manchester, and Glasgow, aiming to enhance mobile coverage and performance. Alongside this, the new Wi-Fi 7 Smart Hub Pro promises superior home broadband speeds and connectivity. These advancements position EE as a forefront leader in the UK’s cellular network arena.
Tower Semiconductor and Adani Group are collaborating to build a $10 billion chip facility in Maharashtra, India. This ambitious project aims to boost domestic production of analog circuits and wafers, with initial output set at 40,000 wafers per month. Once fully operational, the plant will create over 5,000 jobs and enhance India’s semiconductor market presence.
Starlink has expanded its satellite backhaul services to over 100 rural base stations of Africa Mobile Networks in Nigeria, enhancing connectivity in remote areas. Since their 2023 agreement, traffic surged 45% across connected sites. Leveraging Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, AMN effectively boosts base station capacity, transforming local communities with improved mobile access.
Telecom industry enthusiasts should stay updated on the latest trends and regulations, such as the groundbreaking Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence. This AI treaty, designed by the Council of Europe, aims to align AI technologies with human rights and democracy while fostering innovation.
