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CityFibre is collaborating with four civil engineering firms to initiate fibre network infrastructure projects in challenging locations.
Broadband

CityFibre Partnerships: Boosting Fibre Network in Uncharted Realms

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CityFibre teams up with four civil engineering firms to aid challenging fibre infrastructure projects in the UK, courtesy of recent government funding. This alliance hastens fibre infrastructure development across several counties, marking Cambridgeshire as the initial rollout area. Noteworthy, however, is the lack of equivalent high-speed, Gigabit-capable infrastructure in these areas before. Although progress has been steady with Project Gigabit, this new venture signals a grand advancement towards achieving nationwide high-speed connectivity.

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Telecom news | Week #38: IONOS and Vodia, Singaporean SMBs face a surge in cyberattacks, Windows 11 update, Evolve IP news.
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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #38

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IONOS and Vodia have teamed up to provide a seamless cloud communications solution. Singaporean SMBs face a surge in cyberattacks, urging them to implement basic cybersecurity measures. Microsoft is launching a significant Windows 11 update featuring AI-driven Windows Copilot and enhanced features. Evolve IP focuses on making the future of work better through cutting-edge cloud collaboration technologies and emphasizes sustainability with fully carbon-neutral EMEA offices.

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VMO2's recent innovation eliminates network dead zones across a 126-acre farm to test the impact of digital technology on rural farming.
Broadband

Revolutionizing Agriculture: VMO2’s Digitization Venture & Its Implications

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UK operator VMO2’s recent innovation eliminates network dead zones across a 126-acre farm, combining telecom and agriculture to test the impact of digital technology on rural farming. This collaboration enables real-time tracking of high-value items, prompt alerts on farm security breaches, and efficient crop health monitoring, thereby potentially boosting farm productivity and significantly reducing losses.

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UK's Competition and Markets Authority to maintain an open playing field in AI sector by centering its approach around seven core principles.
AI

Navigating AI Regulation: Balancing Robust Competition with Consumer Protection

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The UK Competition and Markets Authority is charting the course for fair AI practices, guided by seven strategic principles. Their balanced approach, drawn from a diverse pool of inputs, aims to ensure competitive integrity and consumer welfare in the AI-driven market. The spotlight is on accountability, ensuring AI creators shoulder responsibility for their solutions’ implications. Additionally, advocating for consumer freedom in choice and flexibility, they aim to deter anti-competitive practices. However, who exactly should uphold the principle of transparency remains unclear.

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T-Mobile US is reportedly negotiating with open access network operator Tillman FiberCo about utilizing its FTTP infrastructure.
Infrastructure

Unraveling the Potential Impact of T-Mobile’s Entry into Retail Fiber Market

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T-Mobile US’s reported negotiations with Tillman FiberCo to utilize their fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) infrastructure could significantly shape the retail fiber market. T-Mobile previously expressed interest in the fiber broadband sector, and partnering with Tillman could mitigate potential expenses of such endeavor. This potential venture aligns with Tillman’s recent strategic alliance with Northleaf Capital Partners, pooling $200 million for the FTTP rollout. While coverage plans remain unclear, this project is likely substantial and may lead to T-Mobile formally stepping into the fiber broadband landscape.

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Juniper Research has highlighted the financial potential for telecom operators partnering with satellite companies to offer 5G.
5G

Exploring Satellite-Telecom Partnerships: Boon or Bane for 5G Expansion?

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Telecom operators tapping into satellite partnerships could see a tremendous financial boost, as Juniper Research predicts a revenue uplift of US$17 billion from 2024 to 2030. With reliable geostationary orbit satellites from operators like SES and Intelsat, these partnerships promise dependable connectivity and advanced billing infrastructure to a broad customer base. Significant advancements are expected within the satellite-based 5G network landscape, transforming coverage, throughput, and resilience.

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Jetty offers solutions to Communication Service Providers expediting their market reach and facilitating efficient customer management.
Telco Buzz

Navigating Jetty: Revolutionizing UK’s Fibre Retailer Experience

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Disrupting the UK telecom marketplace, Jetty emerges as a transformative white-label platform, reshaping the customer experience pathway for fibre retailers. With a holistic approach integrating sales, order management, customer service and more, this platform allows Altnets and Communication Service Providers to focus on growth. Jetty’s unique selling point? Fully automated, compliant residential fibre customer journeys, the only SaaS in the UK offering this feature. Founded by visionaries Alex Hollingdale and Vinny Casey, Jetty foresees expansion across various product categories and geo-locations, promising limitless scalability in aiding telecom retailers’ success.

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The crux of operations for anyone building and running FTTP networks rests squarely on the concept of 'Right First Time' (RFT) operations.
Broadband

Exploring Computer Vision’s Impact on Streamlined FTTP Operations

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Navigating the ‘Right First Time’ operations in FTTP networks, especially in a highly competitive UK landscape, can be challenging. The advent of computed vision presents a transformative solution, using machine learning to detect anomalies and streamline operations. This technology raises the bar for operational standards, while reducing time, cost and errors, driving forward the future of FTTP operations in the UK.

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The UK has witnessed a significant surge in home broadband speeds, with cable-based services fueling this growth.
Broadband

Cable or Full Fibre: Unravelling UK’s Broadband Speed Growth

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A surprising surge in UK home broadband speeds reveals unexpected players in the game, with cable services outpacing full fibre. Yet, amid the rise of lightning-fast download speeds, the upload band still sees full fibre reigning supreme. Noticeably, cable packages prove their worth even under the gruelling test of peak hours. Nevertheless, experts advise not to overlook service quality when choosing broadband. A glimpse into the changing landscape of broadband services shows an intriguing volatility that leaves room for industry alterations and subscriber adaptation.

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T-Mobile US has announced a deal valued at up to $3.3 billion, as they set their eyes on the 600 MHz spectrum owned by Comcast.
M&A

T-Mobile’s Ambitious Comcast Spectrum Acquisition: A Win-win Strategy

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In a bold move set to enhance its spectrum capabilities, T-Mobile US is poised to acquire Comcast’s 600 MHz frequencies, in a deal worth up to $3.3 billion. With 39 million subscribers potentially impacted, this decision reconfirms T-Mobile’s commitment to streamlining its 600 MHz range, especially in key US cities. It’s worth noting that despite the ambitious agreement, Comcast retains the rights to exclude any licenses before completion. The deal serves both parties well, promising to augment T-Mobile’s already substantial frequencies and refresh Comcast’s spectrum focus on high traffic areas.

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