Grid Telecom and Tamares Telecom have announced a strategic alliance to establish open-access cable landing infrastructure in Cyprus. This partnership aims to enhance regional digital infrastructure, promoting data-driven growth. Leveraging Cyprus as a carrier-neutral hub, it connects key destinations with state-of-the-art subsea cable landings, boosting digital connectivity in Europe and the Middle East.
China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile network operator, has surpassed 1 billion subscribers, adding 559,000 new users in July alone. Notably, it also saw a net addition of 13.7 million 5G customers, bringing its total to nearly 528 million. Such growth underscores China Mobile’s strategic push in the VoIP and 5G sectors.
The government of Peru’s innovative plan to allocate 5G spectrum to telecommunication operators prioritizes coverage expansion over cash payments. This initiative aims to accelerate the deployment of 5G standalone technology, particularly in underserved rural areas. This regulation enhances infrastructure growth while reducing financial burdens, promising to reshape Peru’s telecom landscape.
NTT DoCoMo has successfully tested a hybrid quantum-computing-based network optimization solution from D-Wave Quantum, enhancing network performance and reducing paging signal congestion by 15% during peak times. This quantum breakthrough optimizes base station tracking, predicting device movements, and efficiently reconnecting devices. The hybrid solver completed tasks in 40 seconds compared to 27 hours for traditional methods.
AMD has announced a major acquisition of ZT Systems for $4.9 billion, aiming to strengthen its AI and compute infrastructure. This move will enhance AMD’s data center AI capabilities and customer enablement. With ZT Systems’ expertise, AMD plans to rapidly scale AI solutions for cloud and enterprise customers, bolstering its AI ecosystem.
Barcelona-based Sateliot has launched four LEO nanosatellites via SpaceX to expand its satellite IoT services. This move aims to connect eight million devices and secure €30 million in funding. Utilizing a 5G core through AWS, Sateliot’s NB-IoT constellation targets 100% global coverage and offers cost-saving IoT solutions.
SK Telecom and Nokia have partnered to introduce groundbreaking fibre sensing technology designed to detect environmental changes affecting optical cables. This innovation aims to boost network safety, preventing damage from earthquakes and climate changes. By leveraging machine learning, the collaboration ensures proactive responses, minimizing service disruptions and improving network reliability and efficiency.
Four leading Malaysian telcos have bid for the nation’s second 5G network, following the government’s tender that closed on July 31, 2024. The contenders—CelcomDigi, Maxis, Telekom Malaysia, and U Mobile—aim to enhance Malaysia’s 5G landscape. The winning bidder will be announced by year-end, set to further progress the nation’s 5G infrastructure development.
The rapid expansion of data centers poses a significant environmental challenge, with projections indicating they will consume as much electricity as the EU by 2030. This growth, driven by demanding applications like AI, necessitates integrating energy-efficient technologies and adopting sustainable practices. As data centers multiply, addressing their environmental impact becomes crucial for a greener future.
Three’s 5G network now reaches 62% of the UK’s population, expanding to 656 locations and 4,900 sites nationwide. This growth in Three’s 5G coverage is part of a strategic push to enhance 4G services and significantly expand 5G capabilities, aiming to elevate the UK’s digital infrastructure.
