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Google announces high-speed telecom project

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 14, 2022

Google has a long history of secretly working on complex, high-tech projects, and the company has disclosed yet another such initiative. Aalyria, a new telecom company, was introduced on Monday. Within Google, it was known by the code name “Minkowski.” Despite the lack of precise information, sources claim that the company has been developing software for satellite-based, high-speed communications networks. Aalyria stated in a media release that its goal is to manage extremely fast, remarkably secure, and highly complicated communication systems that span land, sea, air, near space and deep space. However, Google declined to disclose information about Aalyria, including how long it has been developing the technology and how many employees are joining the startup. The Loon group’s software will be converted by Aalyria experts into a cloud-based system for controlling intricate networks that link high-speed Internet to objects such as satellites, aircraft and ships. …

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Global tech giants partner for high-speed interconnect

By Vilija Simkiene March 14, 2019

A consortium of nine technology companies – Intel, Cisco, Dell EMC, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Facebook, Google, Alibaba and Huawei – has been formed in order to create and launch a new standard, called Compute Express Link (CXL). This project will accelerate ever-expanding data workloads, such as high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), rich media services, and cloud applications. Jim Pappas, director of technology initiatives at Intel, said in a statement: “CXL is an important milestone for data-centric computing and will be a foundational standard for an open, dynamic accelerator ecosystem. Like USB and PCI Express, which Intel also cofounded, we can look forward to a new wave of industry innovation and customer value delivered through the CXL standard.” The new cluster of tech giants, described as “the biggest group of influencers driving a modern interconnect standard”, also affirmed the CXL Specification 1.0, which enables…

Infrastructure

AT&T Expands Fiber Reach in Arizona with PRIME FiBER

By Kamile Bigenyte May 5, 2025

AT&T’s latest fiber expansion into Arizona, in partnership with PRIME FiBER, showcases its commitment to bridging the digital divide. By targeting Sun City and Peoria, the initiative brings high-speed internet to underserved areas. This open-access model reduces costs while rapidly deploying broadband, enhancing AT&T’s strategic growth and affordability.

Broadband

Quickline Secures £11M to Expand Broadband in Yorkshire

By Kamile Bigenyte March 28, 2025

Quickline has secured £11 million in public funding to expand its Project Gigabit rollout, bringing full fibre broadband to 6,000 more homes and businesses in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. This investment supports the UK government’s goal of nationwide high-speed internet, ensuring even rural areas gain access.

Broadband

Jio and SpaceX Unite to Launch Starlink in India

By Kamile Bigenyte March 13, 2025

Indian telecom giant Jio Platforms has partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet to India. This collaboration aims to enhance high-speed internet access across remote areas, supporting Jio’s mission to provide reliable broadband to businesses, enterprises, and communities.

Broadband

Brightspeed Surpasses Fiber Milestone, Pioneering 2024 Expansion

By Kamile Bigenyte January 13, 2025

Brightspeed is revolutionizing fiber broadband with its milestone of 1.82 million locations enabled with fiber connection, surpassing its 2024 target. This expansion boosts high-speed internet availability for homes and businesses in over 160 areas.

Broadband

AT&T Strikes $1B Fiber Deal with Corning for Expansion

By Kamile Bigenyte October 29, 2024

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.

5G

Airtel Expands 5G Network to 140,000 Indian Villages

By Kamile Bigenyte September 25, 2024

Indian operator Bharti Airtel has significantly expanded its 5G network to encompass 140,000 villages across India. This initiative highlights Airtel’s commitment to enhancing digital connectivity in rural areas. Already covering 800,000 villages with its 4G network, Airtel’s expansion accelerates their mission of providing high-speed internet across India, supported by both 4G and 5G technologies.

Broadband

AT&T Joins Kinetic: Bundled Fiber & Wireless for Rural Areas

By Kamile Bigenyte September 5, 2024

AT&T’s partnership with Kinetic aims to enhance rural areas through bundled fiber and wireless offerings. This collaboration addresses the digital divide, offering high-speed internet and cost-effective solutions to underserved regions. With significant investments and strategic initiatives, both companies strive to connect more users and improve digital accessibility nationwide.

Broadband

Amazon’s Project Kuiper Expands Satellite Services

By Kamile Bigenyte June 14, 2024

Amazon’s Project Kuiper has entered into an agreement to offer low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services across seven Latin American countries. This distribution deal with Vrio, the parent company of DirecTV Latin America and Sky Brasil, will see high-speed Internet services provided to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.