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Telecom alliance Alaian is partnering with chip manufacturer Qualcomm to empower start-ups specializing in Extended Reality (XR). The alliance, comprising of seven telecom giants along with towerco Cellnex, targets initiatives involving metaverse, virtual platforms, and various services or applications from all over the globe. Despite a lukewarm response to the metaverse and the disappearance of mixed reality from the limelight, the conglomerate remains optimistic. Future XR experiences can greatly benefit from the expertise and resources provided by co-operating with Qualcomm.

As the UK’s fibre landscape intensifies with rising competition, leading players are racing to expand gigabit-capable broadband nationwide. Noteworthy, alternative network providers, referred to as “AltNets”, are displaying proactive strategies to swiftly deploy networks. On the other hand, traditional companies are recognising opportunities in fibre rollout, as seen in Openreach’s pricing approach of their wholesale lines.

Dive into the world of high-speed internet connectivity with over 500,000 premises now experiencing 10Gbps speeds using XGS PON fibre infrastructure and welcome news of future expansion plans. A remarkable achievement for Netomnia, this latest success marks just the beginning of their journey towards connecting one million homes by 2024. Central to these ambitions is the goal to cater to underserved rural and less-resourced sectors, revolutionising connection experiences across the UK.

Telefonica and Entel are poised to merge their fiber infrastructure in Peru, with KKR being the expected majority stakeholder, following Telefonica’s previous success in other Latin American markets. This move anticipates significant expansion of Peru’s high-speed connectivity by leveraging KKR’s successful fiber ventures in Chile and Colombia, amidst the industry’s race to a digitally-empowered future. Details of the deal remain discreet as it awaits regulatory approval.

EXA Infrastructure, the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform connecting Europe and North America, today announces it has partnered with Cambridge Management Consulting (Cambridge MC) as it continues to grow its Channel and Partner ecosystem. The partnership will bring together EXA’s award-winning network and Cambridge MC’s leading telecom experts who partner with public and private sector companies to support their digital transformation.   “We’re delighted to announce this new partnership with Cambridge MC. Their expertise in delivering complex network transformations for enterprise and government customers will extend EXA’s reach to new markets and opportunities,” EXA Infrastructure, Chief Commercial Officer, Nicholas Collins said. “Partnerships are important to us at EXA and we are excited about the opportunity to work alongside Cambridge MC and their team of global experts.”  This partnership is the latest addition to EXA’s Channel and Partner ecosystem which will comprise a hand-selected portfolio of strategic partners.  Cambridge Management Consulting, Founder…

In a major step toward network evolution, UK’s Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has successfully tested and begun selling services powered by cutting-edge XGS PON fibre technology. This move, primed to revolutionize digital connectivity, promises customers symmetric 10 Gbps upload and download speeds but might initially be geographically limited. The transformative technology is expected to rival offerings from other telco giants whilst unlocking the potential for future technological advancements.