Mavenir and Terrestar Solutions achieved a major milestone in satellite communications by completing a Voice over NB-IoT call using Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) on a 3GPP-standardized S-band spectrum. This breakthrough paves the way for NTN-based NB-IoT solutions, future 5G integration, and expanded connectivity.
Verizon and AT&T have achieved a breakthrough in satellite connectivity, completing NTN video calls via AST SpaceMobile’s Bluebird LEO satellites. This innovation enhances communication in remote areas, with AST SpaceMobile promising 120 Mbps speeds.
SK Telecom saw strong growth in 2024, driven by a 19% surge in AI revenue and a 4.0% rise in AI business. With 31.8 million mobile users and strategic investments in AI infrastructure, the company is advancing its AI ambitions.
TalkTalk is revolutionizing customer service by transitioning to the Kraken platform, becoming the first major broadband provider to adopt it. This move aims to enhance service delivery and customer management experiences.
Amid increasing financial struggles, TalkTalk remains in turbulence after suffering a loss of £72 million in the first half of 2024. Key to navigating these setbacks is the aggressive refinancing strategy driven by Sir Charles Dunstone to bolster TalkTalk amidst fierce competition and customer attrition.
Verizon has set a new precedent with its recent achievement of 1.6 Tbps speeds over its live fiber network. This milestone, using cutting-edge WaveLogic 6 Extreme technology, meets the surging demand for AI data processing efficiently.
Hitachi Vantara’s new Virtual Storage Platform One addresses modern data challenges with innovative storage solutions. Featuring an energy-efficient all-QLC flash array and an object storage appliance, it supports scalable AI and analytics workloads, hybrid cloud replication, and efficient unstructured data management.
The Republic of Korea Navy is enhancing its military capabilities by implementing a private 5G network for its Smart Naval Port project. This collaboration with Samsung and KT aims to revolutionize naval operations with AI-enabled connectivity, real-time video control, and optimized security.
Viavi Solutions has launched the Viavi Automated Lab-as-a-Service (VALOR) in Arizona, enhancing the landscape of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) testing services. With support from the NTIA’s Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, VALOR focuses on interoperability, performance, and security.
KT and its subsidiary KT SAT have revolutionized 5G connectivity through KOREASAT 6 integration with a 5G non-terrestrial network. This milestone utilizes the 5G NTN standard, expanding 5G services to remote areas. Their pioneering trials highlight NTN’s potential for 5G and future 6G innovations, overcoming geographical challenges.
