Quickline has secured £11 million in public funding to expand its Project Gigabit rollout, bringing full fibre broadband to 6,000 more homes and businesses in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. This investment supports the UK government’s goal of nationwide high-speed internet, ensuring even rural areas gain access.
Nokia has significantly enhanced its Industrial IoT offerings by introducing advanced apps and a comprehensive marketplace. With a focus on automation, safety, and sustainability, the MXIE edge system now supports innovative technologies for Industry 4.0. This development, alongside partner collaborations, strengthens enterprises seeking to integrate robust 4G/5G communication solutions.
Semtech has revolutionized fiber broadband with its new 50G PON OLT chipset, fully compliant with International Telecommunication Union standards. This innovation meets the growing bandwidth demands from applications like AI and cloud gaming.
Ofcom’s bold proposal positions the UK as Europe’s pioneer in direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services, enhancing mobile connectivity by bypassing traditional equipment. Utilizing existing 4G and 5G spectrum, this approach promises to boost rural coverage and drive innovation.
Spain has invested €13.8M in Sateliot to enhance its LEO satellite constellation for defense, security, and logistics. With €58.8M raised in its Series B round, plus a €30M EIB loan, Sateliot aims to revolutionize global IoT connectivity via 5G satellites, targeting €1B revenue by 2030.
Vivendi has reduced its stake in Telecom Italia (TIM) from 23.8% to 18.4%, with plans for a full exit. Tensions arose over TIM’s €22 billion network sale to KKR, which Vivendi legally contested.
Verizon has expanded its satellite-based direct-to-cell texting service, enhancing connectivity for select Android users. This upgrade enables text messaging via satellite, benefiting those outside traditional networks.
Virgin Media O2 and Mavenir tested Open RAN technology at Twickenham Stadium during the Six Nations, showcasing its potential to improve mobile connectivity at large events. The trial, part of the 5G MoDE initiative, aims to enhance network reliability.
NVIDIA is revolutionizing telecoms with its AI advancements. Collaborating on large telco models and AI agents at GTC, NVIDIA aims to enhance network management. These innovations transform how data is processed, making telecom networks smarter and more efficient.
SK Telecom has made a major leap in AI capabilities by integrating Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash into its AI agent, adot. This upgrade promises an enhanced user interaction experience by offering access to a wide array of AI models from global platforms, including ChatGPT and Claude.
