The FCC approved SpaceX to replace its aging Starlink satellites with advanced second-gen models. The number of Australians using FWA for home broadband nearly doubled. Hiya’s report found nearly 20 billion spam calls globally. The UK CMA has paused its app store investigations into Apple and Google.
Grid Telecom and Tamares Telecom have announced a strategic alliance to establish open-access cable landing infrastructure in Cyprus. This partnership aims to enhance regional digital infrastructure, promoting data-driven growth. Leveraging Cyprus as a carrier-neutral hub, it connects key destinations with state-of-the-art subsea cable landings, boosting digital connectivity in Europe and the Middle East.
China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile network operator, has surpassed 1 billion subscribers, adding 559,000 new users in July alone. Notably, it also saw a net addition of 13.7 million 5G customers, bringing its total to nearly 528 million. Such growth underscores China Mobile’s strategic push in the VoIP and 5G sectors.
Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) will shut down 3G networks by December 31, 2025, to bolster 4G LTE and 5G services nationwide. This shift, part of Qatar National Vision 2030, aims to optimize spectrum resources, enhance telecommunication service quality, and drive economic diversification. VoIP users will enjoy improved connectivity and efficiency.
Neterra, a leading global communications service provider, has achieved carbon neutrality for 2023, certified by Verra. This milestone emphasizes Neterra’s dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and supporting ecological sustainability, specifically through initiatives like the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary project, contributing significantly to biodiversity and greenhouse gas emission reduction.
The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully launched its own satellite, ‘Tyche’, revolutionizing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. This pivotal event marks the UK’s leap forward in space-based defense. As part of a broader initiative, Tyche will bolster military operations, disaster response, and environmental monitoring, reinforcing national security and technological innovation.
Germany is investing €5 billion in a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Dresden through the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) initiative. The facility will leverage advanced technologies like FinFET and aims to reduce Europe’s dependence on U.S. and Chinese semiconductor imports. This strategic move promises to enhance Germany’s role in the global semiconductor industry.
DIDWW has expanded its virtual phone number offerings to the Caribbean, including islands like Jamaica and Barbados. Now covering 90 countries, DIDWW’s enhanced global reach allows for instant activation of new DIDs through its self-service portal. This expansion enhances businesses’ communication capabilities and supports their global growth ambitions.
Google’s new long-term agreement with Energix Renewables underscores the escalating importance of sustainable energy in tech advancements. By supplying 1.5 gigawatt-peak of solar projects by 2030, this partnership aligns with Google’s net-zero emissions goals, ensuring clean energy for their AI-driven data centers and marking a pivotal shift towards greener technology solutions.
The government of Peru’s innovative plan to allocate 5G spectrum to telecommunication operators prioritizes coverage expansion over cash payments. This initiative aims to accelerate the deployment of 5G standalone technology, particularly in underserved rural areas. This regulation enhances infrastructure growth while reducing financial burdens, promising to reshape Peru’s telecom landscape.
