MetTel’s new role as a Starlink Authorized Reseller enhances connectivity with low-Earth orbit satellites. This partnership expands voice over IP accessibility, ensuring high-speed, low-latency communications.
Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia marks a pivotal shift in the telecom landscape, with the deal set to make it Italy’s second-largest fixed-line broadband provider. This €8 billion agreement promises operational efficiencies, substantial savings, and heightened competition, significantly impacting the VoIP landscape and telecom sector dynamics in Italy.
BSNL is spearheading the 5G revolution in India, launching a tender for 5G infrastructure in New Delhi to cater to 100,000 users. Utilizing 900 MHz and 3.3GHz bands, BSNL aims to boost digital presence with 5G SA connectivity and fixed wireless access broadband.
BT’s financial report for the first half of 2024 reveals a 3% revenue decline due to the competitive retail market, while profits fell by 10% owing to heightened costs. On a positive note, BT’s fibre network now covers over 16 million UK households, bolstered by the rapid fibre deployment by Openreach.
Elisa and Nokia are pioneering the first 100G PON trial in Europe with Nokia’s Lightspan MF solution. This initiative not only promises unprecedented broadband speeds but also enables seamless integration of 25G, 50G, and 100G PON services on a single network.
Zen Internet and Freedom Fibre’s collaboration unveils robust full-fibre connectivity, revolutionizing business solutions. Utilizing Freedom Fibre’s XGS-PON network, Zen Internet offers high-speed broadband services, bridging the digital divide.
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.
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.
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.
AST SpaceMobile has secured a U.S. government contract under the SDA’s HALO program, enabling it to compete in prototype space tech projects. This milestone positions the company to demonstrate its large BlueBird satellite arrays for government use, with potential applications in secure communication.
