Significant growth in lit fibre connectivity emerges in small US commercial buildings, but over 3.8 million sites still lack access. Despite high demand for reliable internet, only 19.1% of buildings with less than 20 employees enjoy lit fibre access, prompting more investment in nationwide fibre expansion efforts.
Vodafone Expands Partnership with Currys Vodafone is expanding its partnership with Currys to offer the Vodafone Together mobile and fixed bundle to Currys’ customers in the UK. This move strengthens Vodafone’s presence in the fixed line market and complements its existing mobile contract reselling. Vodafone promotes itself as the provider of the UK’s fastest Wi-Fi technology and the largest full fibre network, utilizing Openreach and CityFibre infrastructure. In addition, Vodafone is urging businesses to donate unused devices to its Great British Tech Appeal. This Appeal aims to bridge the digital divide and promote a circular economy by refurbishing and distributing devices to those in need. Read the full article. Content Guru Integrates Jabra Engage AI Content Guru, a leading cloud contact center provider, has integrated Jabra Engage AI, an AI-powered sentiment analysis software, into its storm® platform. This integration allows organizations to analyze the tone of voice in real time, providing valuable insights to support agents and improve…
China Telecom invests $434 million in a new quantum computing division, joining the growing list of telcos exploring this revolutionary technology’s potential benefits and risks to secure a position in the emerging sector.
DIDWW, a leading global provider of VoIP and SIP trunking services, has expanded its strategic partnership with AssistYou, a top developer of AI-driven voice assistants for large-scale phone customer service operations. By harnessing the power of DIDWW two-way SIP trunking, this collaboration aims to deliver enhanced voice services and further expand the global reach of AssistYou’s innovative voice assistant solution. Seeking to deliver best-in-class technology and services, AssistYou recognizes the crucial need for a partner, like DIDWW, capable of providing worldwide coverage for call termination, ensuring high-quality and secure VoIP communications. By employing the potential of voice technology, AssistYou helps businesses to reduce customer service workload, increase availability, and elevate overall customer satisfaction. Additionally, AssistYou Analytics tool enables organizations to analyze and enrich every phone call in real-time, generating valuable insights to optimize customer service and operational processes. Through this extended partnership, AssistYou will benefit from secure and uninterrupted voice…
Network slicing has become a popular topic in telecoms discussions, particularly in relation to the benefits of 5G for industrial or business applications. It is believed to improve the reliability and performance of connectivity in situations where network congestion or mission-critical operations are at stake. With the rollout of 5G Standalone, network slicing is becoming an increasingly important aspect of B2B installations.
Keysight and Nokia Bell Labs collaborate to tackle high-frequency challenges in mobile technology, exploring the potential of D-band and E-band frequencies, dubbed “subterahertz,” for 6G applications such as augmented reality and autonomous transportation.
Europe’s 5G networks showcase impressive download speeds, potentially positioning them as a viable alternative to fixed wireless access (FWA) connectivity. With Norway and Spain leading the way, 5G is maturing into a justifiable investment, rivaling broadband and low Earth orbit satellite services in several European countries.
Dish Network’s potential deal with Amazon may revolutionize its mobile business and offer a competitive edge against leading operators. The partnership, expected to be unveiled soon, could enhance retail exposure and propel Dish’s postpaid market growth, despite challenges with device compatibility and network deployment costs.
The race for AI dominance intensifies, while AI experts and public figures urge mitigating risks, through CAIS’s ‘Statement on AI Risk’. However, the statement’s clarity and usefulness are questioned, as transparency and collaboration face geopolitical challenges.
HMD Global unveils Nokia 2660 Flip in Pop Pink and Lush Green, catering to a growing demand for simpler devices to minimize screen time and foster mental wellbeing. These flip phones offer limited features with long-lasting battery life, appealing to tech-savvy generations seeking a balanced digital lifestyle.
