IBM and Samsung are poised to secure a £900 million contract for the UK’s Emergency Services Network, an essential move to modernize communication systems for emergency services. This development challenges BT’s previous dominance in the sector.
The 37 GHz spectrum band offers a unique opportunity for shared federal and non-federal use, leveraging innovative coordination frameworks. Key features include dual-access strategies, enabling dynamic spectrum sharing for applications like IoT and high-capacity networks.
DIDWW, a leading global provider of two-way SIP trunking and messaging services to operators and businesses all over the world, has announced the launch of phone.systems™ v3.0, a significantly enhanced version of its cutting-edge cloud PBX. This latest release includes a dedicated phone app that is optimized for business communications, integrations with CRMs, and additional functionalities.
Deutsche Telekom has partnered with Nokia to upgrade its Open RAN network in Germany, replacing Huawei equipment. This move will see over 3,000 Open RAN sites enhanced nationwide.
Recent submarine cable cuts in the Baltic Sea have raised concerns about deliberate sabotage, affecting vital data pathways from Sweden to Lithuania and Finland to Germany. Operators emphasize the need for increased network redundancy to ensure stable connectivity.
Reliance Jio is intensifying its push to mandate satellite spectrum auctions, arguing that direct allocation allows firms like SpaceX’s Starlink to unfairly undercut traditional wireless operators on pricing. As India’s telecom regulator evaluates implications from satellite competitors like Amazon’s Kuiper, the urgency grows to level the regulatory playing field.
SoftBank and NVIDIA have made a breakthrough in AI-driven RAN technologies by successfully integrating AI with 5G networks, branding it as AI-RAN. This collaboration, highlighted during the NVIDIA AI Summit in Japan, promises to convert base stations into AI revenue assets.
NVIDIA and SoftBank are joining forces to develop Japan’s premier AI supercomputer, leveraging NVIDIA’s Blackwell platform. This strategic partnership aims to advance AI technology and position Japan as a leader in global tech innovation.
Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, is pleased to have been named as an Established Leader in RCS Business Messaging by research firm Juniper Research. Sinch has been recognized for its superior product and positioning, and unmatched capacity and capability.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has given preliminary approval to a landmark merger between Vodafone and Three UK. This transformative step forward in VoIP services involves a major network upgrade, incorporating 5G technology.
