BT has announced a significant triumph, securing a $70 million contract to revamp and bolster the IT infrastructure of the Devon & Cornwall and Dorset police forces. This transformative deal encompasses a broad spectrum of IT solutions essential for operational efficacy.
Three UK revealed its quarterly financial performance this week, showcasing an increase in revenue and margin while reiterating its intent for a potential merger with competitor Vodafone.
The telecommunications company disclosed a notable 9% surge in both revenue, climbing to £664 million, and margin, reaching £424 million. This growth was attributed in part to a rise in its customer base, with active customers increasing by 3% overall and active contract customers by 6%.
Alianza, Inc., the leading cloud communications platform for service providers, announced CLOUDEDGETM with new capabilities for telecommunications service providers (telcos) to streamline migration of legacy voice infrastructure to the cloud. The new access control solution offers a low-risk path for telcos to reduce operating complexity and gain network management efficiencies while also accelerating the path to service innovation.
Cummins Inc, a global leader in manufacturing heavy-duty truck engines, has sealed a groundbreaking deal with Verizon Business to introduce cutting-edge wireless networks at its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) in Lakewood, NY. The collaboration entails the deployment of Verizon’s innovative Neutral Host Network alongside a Private 5G Network within the premises of JEP, aiming to cater to both public and private connectivity needs.
In a significant development for commuters, the Berlin underground (U-Bahn) has finalized the installation of a 4G mobile network, ensuring high-speed internet access across its entire subway system. The initiative, a collaboration between Germany’s O2 Telefonica and Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), marks a milestone achievement after years of planning and execution. Data usage among subway users has skyrocketed, increasing sevenfold since 2019, necessitating improved connectivity underground.
Ooma, Inc., a leading communications platform, has introduced its AirDial® service in Canada, providing a crucial solution for businesses affected by the phase-out of Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) across the country. The move comes as major Canadian providers like Bell Canada and TELUS are set to decommission their copper networks, marking the rapid decline of POTS nationwide. This “copper sunset” poses challenges for businesses reliant on POTS for critical equipment such as fire alarms, elevators, and building entry systems.
Nokia, a leading telecommunications equipment provider, has secured a significant deal with German alternative network operator Deutsche Glasfaser to enhance its fixed access and IP network services. This partnership aims to expand Deutsche Glasfaser’s existing network infrastructure to reach a target of 6 million homes, tripling its current coverage of 2 million homes across Germany.
Indonesia is poised to welcome SpaceX’s Starlink LEO satellite broadband service within the next two weeks, announced Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the coordinating minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment. According to government sources, Starlink has secured the necessary agreement and license from Indonesian authorities to commence satellite internet operations.
Ericsson, a global leader in telecommunications technology, unveiled a strategic move on Monday, as it announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Umniah, a prominent telecom operator in Jordan. The collaboration aims to bolster Umniah’s 3G and 4G network infrastructure in major cities throughout the country.
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