In a letter addressed to Congress, Rosenworcel highlighted that the Reimbursement Program would require approximately $4.98 billion to cover all “reasonable and supported” cost estimates in approved applications. This starkly contrasts with the current appropriation of $1.9 billion, resulting in a notable deficit.
Infobip, the global cloud communications platform, and Nokia today announced a partnering agreement that will enable the global developer community to leverage both companies’ Application Programmable Interface (API) platforms to build a wider array of telco network powered applications faster for consumer, enterprise and industrial customers.
Norfolk County Council (NCC) has completed a major network transformation project in partnership with Abzorb, a leader in public sector and business networking solutions. The £1.2 million initiative spans 221 sites and aims to enhance performance and security while reducing costs.
In a landmark agreement, Microsoft and Brookfield, an asset management company, have announced a renewable energy deal valued at an estimated $10 billion. Under this partnership, Microsoft will invest in energy projects developed by Brookfield and its renewable energy subsidiary.
A recent report from Verizon Business has highlighted a significant surge in cyberattacks driven by the exploitation of vulnerabilities, accounting for 14% of all breaches in 2023. The report, titled the Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), analyzed a record-high 30,458 security incidents and 10,626 confirmed breaches last year, marking a two-fold increase compared to 2022.
Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES has revealed plans to purchase rival Intelsat in a landmark deal worth €2.8 billion. The move, unanimously approved by the boards of both companies, is set to create a formidable multi-orbit operator poised for expanded global coverage and innovation.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued fines totaling $196 million to major US telecommunications operators for unlawfully sharing customers’ location data. This action comes more than five years after the violation was initially exposed.
In a bid to fortify its position in the Australian regional mobile market, TPG Telecom has inked a monumental 11-year network sharing deal with Optus. Valued at a hefty A$1.59 billion ($1.04 billion), the agreement is set to significantly expand TPG’s geographic coverage, doubling it to 1 million square kilometers and enabling access to 98.4% of the population.
Epsilon Telecommunications (Epsilon), a global interconnectivity provider, has been chosen by Moratelindo, one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure and network providers in Indonesia, to connect customers to a global ecosystem of Internet Exchanges (IXs) via Remote Peering. This partnership enables Moratelindo’s enterprise customers, carriers and service providers to extend their network reach and improve content and application performance in the U.S., Europe, Hong Kong, Japan and rest of the world.
Intelsat, a leading satellite connectivity firm, has joined forces with farming equipment manufacturer CNH to introduce connected tractors and other agricultural machinery to Brazil, enabling precision farming in remote regions. The initiative involves installing ruggedized multi-orbit satellite terminals on CNH farm equipment across Brazil. These terminals will leverage Intelsat’s global network to establish connectivity, facilitating the real-time streaming of data between farm equipment and cloud services.
