China Telecom announced the early completion of the 10,000-km Asia Direct Cable (ADC), the first new submarine link in the Asia-Pacific in over eight years. Developed by a consortium, ADC delivers over 160 Tbps capacity, easing congestion and enhancing cloud and data services.
The UK space sector sees intense competition as Amazon’s Project Kuiper lands a significant £670,000 contract with the Ministry of Defence. This strategic move explores using “translator” satellites for seamless communication across military, governmental, and private networks.
Airtel is revolutionizing India’s telecom sector by collaborating with Nokia and Qualcomm to amplify 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and Wi-Fi solutions. Emphasizing the advantages of 5G technology, this partnership is set to address India’s digital demands.
Ofcom is consulting on the future use of the upper 6GHz spectrum, potentially allowing both mobile and Wi-Fi networks to share it. The proposal suggests immediate Wi-Fi access, with a possible split for mobile use by 2027.
Vodafone UK and Three UK’s merger advances with a newly appointed leadership team, led by future CEO Max Taylor. The team will oversee final merger stages, set to conclude soon.
Orange and Mistral AI are collaborating to drive AI advancement in Europe. Utilizing Mistral AI’s technologies, Orange will enhance network optimization, traffic management, and personalized AI solutions.
CityFibre reported its first full-year profit in 2024, with a 34% revenue increase to £134 million. The company expanded its network to 4.3 million premises and secured £865 million from Project Gigabit.
DIDWW has expanded its number porting services to include Hungarian local, national, and toll-free DID numbers. This enhancement enables businesses to seamlessly transfer numbers and leverage DIDWW’s two-way SIP trunking for reliable communication.
The Iliad Group’s $3 billion investment in AI infrastructure promises a transformative leap in the telecommunications sector. By focusing on AI-centric data centers and computing resources, Iliad is setting a trend for telecom companies diving into AI.
Sinch has partnered with Aduna, a venture by Ericsson and top telecom operators, to enhance the global network API ecosystem. This collaboration expands access to advanced mobile capabilities, streamlining authentication, security, and digital transformation for businesses.
