Harmony Networks has acquired Spring Fibre for £1.5 million. While Spring Fibre aimed for expansive growth, it faltered under financial strain, only connecting 12,000 premises out of a million.
Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, announced it has been awarded a Tier One ranking from Roaming Consulting Company (ROCCO.) This recognition underscores Sinch’s excellence in providing top-tier A2P SMS products for enterprises and mobile network operators (MNOs).
Ericsson and e& UAE’s partnership brings a 5G breakthrough with the advanced dual-band Massive MIMO radio, AIR 3229. This innovation enhances 5G services by boosting network capacity and eco-friendliness with reduced power consumption.
Viettel has launched Vietnam’s first commercial O-RAN 5G network, powered by Qualcomm’s advanced 5G platforms. The rollout, featuring over 300 sites by 2025, includes cutting-edge infrastructure like the Qualcomm X100 and QRU100 platforms.
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.
EE has improved VoIP and emergency communication on Ben Nevis by collaborating with the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team. Utilizing a 35-meter tower in Glen Nevis, this initiative supports the UK Home Office’s Emergency Services Network.
Knightscope, a California-based innovator, is revolutionizing public safety with autonomous robots like the K5. Equipped with cameras, thermal imaging, and GPS, these 400-pound sentinels patrol areas like campuses and parking lots, detecting anomalies with Verizon-powered connectivity.
SoftBank and NVIDIA have made a breakthrough in AI-driven RAN technologies by successfully integrating AI with 5G networks, branding it as AI-RAN. This collaboration, highlighted during the NVIDIA AI Summit in Japan, promises to convert base stations into AI revenue assets.
MetTel’s new role as a Starlink Authorized Reseller enhances connectivity with low-Earth orbit satellites. This partnership expands voice over IP accessibility, ensuring high-speed, low-latency communications.
Saudi Arabia’s telecom giant, KSA, is revolutionizing its 5G Standalone services by securing new spectrum within the 600 MHz band. This strategic move enhances 5G coverage and quality, facilitating seamless IoT and smart city applications.


