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Juniper Networks, a supplier of secure, AI-driven networks, announced that Virgin Media O2, one of the UK’s major fixed and mobile service providers, has updated its IP core backbone network in conjunction with  Juniper. The upgraded network can accommodate 800G and is part of Virgin Media O2’s long-term strategy to invest in sustainable infrastructure capable of supporting continuous data growth and bandwidth needs. This investment will allow the company to quickly launch revenue-generating services while also lowering power, cooling and space usage expenses. In order to implement this strategic update, Virgin Media O2 selected Juniper as its technology partner for a number of reasons. Prior to their joint venture in 2021, Virgin Media and O2 had used Juniper for more than 10 years as their primary networking provider. Additionally, Juniper was able to provide Virgin Media O2 with a compelling economic proposition by protecting their long-term investment. This…

France invests €750 million in 6G R&D  For research and development projects in advanced network generations such as 5G and 6G, France has announced a €750m grant program. In order to produce sovereign solutions, especially with the pandemic and global trade disputes, the country is focusing on virtualization, open interfaces for access networks, edge computing, security, and AI and machine learning integration. The scheme is part of Macron’s France 2030 strategy. It is a €30 billion plan aimed at modernizing the economy and positioning France as a world leader in future network technologies. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/4jr922dn T-Mobile in talks to acquire MVNO Mint Mobile T-Mobile is apparently in discussions to buy Mint Mobile, a pre-paid mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) backed by Ryan Reynolds. Mint Mobile has grown in popularity since its launch as Mint SIM in 2015. It has been touted as a cheaper alternative to major mobile…

The telecommunications industry is one of the most dynamic industries in the world, driving innovation and having a significant impact both on society and business. In fact, regardless what industry you’re in, telecoms will most likely have an impact on your business. If you want to stay ahead of the competition, you must keep an eye on emerging trends and advancements in the telecom industry. So, what major telecom developments should we be on the lookout for in 2023? 5G satellites Looking ahead, we anticipate a surge in satellite access for both devices that directly access satellite connections as well as Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) that employ spaceborne and airborne vehicles for transmission. It is an intriguing capability enabled by Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, which are smaller, lighter, and far less expensive to manufacture, launch, and maintain than traditional geostationary and mid-orbit satellites. Many opportunities are made possible by 5G…

Working from home is the new normal, as most of society has recently discovered. However, as this new routine has set in, the problem of achieving a proper work–life balance has also barged through the door. The abrupt transition to remote work has obscured the physical and psychological barrier that existed between home and the workplace.   At first, the opportunity for the workers to work from home was seen as a positive aspect that promotes work-life balance. However, unfavorable indications emerged over time, since family and professional commitments sometimes tug employees in opposite directions. Full article: https://voip.review/2022/02/21/find-work-life-balance-working-home/ The telecom industry is responsible for keeping the globe linked through communications services. There are many aspects of these services that we take for granted, from private calls to business interactions. However, it is only because of the telecom sector that we are able to swiftly connect to individuals all over the…

Sonetel is a global telephone service provider offering a rich and scalable Communications-Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solution for entrepreneurs and small businesses with international ambitions. The company focuses on offering premium quality business communications for free or at a minimal cost in order to help its customers become more accessible to their consumers. Sonetel enables businesses and entrepreneurs to migrate their telephony infrastructure to the cloud. The company provides an innovative platform that delivers communications services such as voice, messaging, SIP trunking, and voice conferencing, as well as other related services such as virtual numbers, call forwarding, and many more. The company’s all-in-one solution provides end users with access to all of these highly beneficial services through a single application or web portal. Sonetel’s main objective is to offer high-quality services at affordable prices and provide businesses with the ability to scale. The company’s VoIP service allows you to make…

SK Telecom’s metaverse platform launched in 49 countries SK Telecom has expanded the reach of its “ifland” metaverse platform into 49 additional nations, thereby outstripping the reach of Meta’s Horizon Worlds. SKT says that 12.8 million people have used ifland in total. Currently, the platform is only available in English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. DoCoMo, a Japanese telecommunications company, is one of SKT’s local partners. Recently, the two businesses decided to work together on technology and content for the metaverse. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/2bt5a8kf CMA to investigate Apple and Google’s browser duopoly The CMA has begun a thorough market probe into Apple and Google’s market dominance in mobile browsers. Together, Apple’s Safari and Google Chrome support 97% of all mobile online traffic in the UK. The CMA worries that this duopoly discourages tech firms from investing in their browsers and stifles competition in the mobile browser market. Additionally, this dominance…

Peraton, a provider of satellite and terrestrial communications, network optimization and managed security services, has been promoted to become a Premier Tier Services Partner in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network. This designation honors Peraton’s level of quality and dedication to its customers as the world’s premier mission capability integrator and revolutionary enterprise IT supplier.   Peraton is an AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP) Partner, AWS Solution Provider and AWS Partner Network (APN) Member with over 700 AWS certifications. Peraton currently focuses on two service categories and three AWS competencies. With the help of Peraton’s AWS application services, its customers may accelerate their journeys toward digital transformation with the most cutting-edge technology available. The focus of Peraton’s AWS managed services is on the management of a cloud environment that supports the ability to perform work. The three capabilities in which the organization excels are AWS Cloud Migration, AWS DevSecOps…

Vodafone to increase pricing and reduce costs In order to lessen the effects of the worsening economic climate, Vodafone has announced cost-cutting initiatives and lowered its full-year profit and cash flow projections. The business said that it will advance the digitalization of its operations while streamlining and simplifying its group-wide structure. The network will also implement “pricing action” across Europe to counteract high energy costs and growing inflation concerns. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/2p8mcfxm ZenFi Networks purchase by BAI Communications finalized BAI Communications has completed its acquisition of ZenFi Networks. ZenFi, located on the East Coast of the United States, is a supplier of digital infrastructure solutions and an innovator in small cell deployment, offload and roaming services, fiber connection, and network edge colocation. As part of this transactIon, BAI will acquire ZenFi’s portfolio of assets, including approximately 1,100 miles of fiber network throughout the New York and New Jersey metro…

Symbio Holdings, a supplier of communications software, has announced the release of Carrier Infrastructure as a Service (CIaaS), a unified carrier-grade product suite created to enhance the experience of wholesale customers.   With CIaaS, domestic service providers may access the same features as top carriers without having to make significant infrastructure expenditures to provide dependable, high-quality voice conversations. Furthermore, CIaaS is backed by carrier-grade customer assistance and expertise delivered locally by in-country customer care teams to worldwide clients for international call routing and other services. Symbio can assist service providers in navigating and understanding unique national licensing and regulatory hurdles.   Leveraging Symbio’s large voice network, the solution offers the physical infrastructure and virtual components required to deliver high-quality communications services in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and other countries. Using Symbio’s cloud-based technology stack, Symbio’s CIaaS solution makes it simpler for communications service providers of all sizes to start and…

InterDigital, a technology research and development company, announced that it has been granted funding to support five Horizon Europe 6G Flagship research projects, each of which is distinctively devoted to empowering innovative technology advancement and exploratory infrastructures in 6G.  InterDigital is one of the most well-known research and development specialists in mobile technology, so their involvement is not a huge surprise. It also gives us an idea of the kind of things Europe thinks are deserving components of the future generation of mobile technology, because being invited to contribute to no less than five projects was deemed a triumph worthy of a special announcement.  The flagship projects entrusted to InterDigital are part of a portfolio of 35 research, innovation, and trial projects selected by the EU’s Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU). The SNS JU, co-led by the European Commission and the 6G-IA industry organization, is in…