MTN’s strategic partnership with China Telecom and Huawei leverages advanced technologies like 5G, IoT, and AI to enhance South Africa’s digital landscape. By prioritizing transformative services, this collaboration ensures improved connectivity and infrastructure.
In a remarkable innovation for VoIP, Deutsche Telekom, Skylo, and Qualcomm have successfully trialed Europe’s first satellite-borne SMS service directly to handsets. Utilizing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X-80 5G Modem-RF System, this technology promises to enhance connectivity in remote areas.
BT’s new SASE service optimizes cloud protection for UK businesses, integrating Fortinet’s advanced cybersecurity solutions. This update enhances BT’s SD-WAN with AI-driven SSE features, including zero-trust access and secure web gateways.
Japanese telecom giant NTT Docomo, alongside global partners, has demonstrated AI-powered enhancements for 6G, achieving an 18% boost in communication efficiency. This breakthrough uses AI to optimize modulation and channel estimation, enabling faster, smarter networks.
AT&T will phase out its NB-IoT network, transitioning customers to LTE-M for greater data capacity and improved IoT services. The shift, set to complete by Q1 2025, reflects AT&T’s focus on advancing technology, including exploring 5G RedCap.
T-Mobile US recently addressed speculation about potentially shifting its network equipment from Nokia to Ericsson. The carrier confirmed continued collaboration with both companies, dismissing rumors that impacted Nokia’s market shares.
In a significant development for data infrastructure, Colt Data Centre Services and RMZ announced a $1.7 billion joint venture in India, targeting the soaring demand for data centers. This partnership supports cloud computing, AI, and 5G adoption, enhancing Colt’s sites in Navi Mumbai and Ambattur, Chennai, with new expansions planned.
RealWear, a pioneer in wearable computing, has acquired Almer Technologies to revolutionize the industrial augmented reality market. This strategic move, supported by TeamViewer, aims to empower frontline workers with seamless AR technology.
Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia marks a pivotal shift in the telecom landscape, with the deal set to make it Italy’s second-largest fixed-line broadband provider. This €8 billion agreement promises operational efficiencies, substantial savings, and heightened competition, significantly impacting the VoIP landscape and telecom sector dynamics in Italy.
In the race towards innovative technology, LG Uplus in Korea leads with energy-efficient solutions for future 6G networks. By testing an All-Photonic Transport Network with partners like Infinera, they aim to drastically reduce power consumption, ensuring a sustainable approach.
