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Telco Buzz

Sparkle and Tunisie Telecom Enhance Connectivity with New Route

By Kamile Bigenyte May 31, 2024

Sparkle, Italy’s leading international service provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Tunisie Telecom, Tunisia’s primary telecom operator, to enhance international IP transit services via a new route from Sicily to Milan. Tunisie Telecom, a frontrunner in Tunisia’s telecommunications sector, serves over 6 million subscribers with a comprehensive array of services, including fixed and mobile telecommunications, data centers, cloud services, IoT, and managed security solutions for both individuals and enterprises.

AI

AI Semiconductor Revenue to Soar in 2024, Says Gartner Report

By Kamile Bigenyte May 30, 2024

Global revenue from AI semiconductors is projected to reach $71 billion in 2024, marking a 33% increase from the previous year, according to a recent Gartner report. Gartner also anticipates that AI-equipped PCs will constitute 22% of total PC shipments in 2024. By the end of 2026, all enterprise PC purchases are expected to feature AI capabilities.

5G

Japanese Firms Achieve Milestone in Stratospheric 5G Test

By Kamile Bigenyte May 30, 2024

A consortium of major Japanese tech companies, including mobile operator NTT DoCoMo, has successfully conducted a trial of 5G communication in the 38 GHz band using a base station positioned 4 km above ground level. This experiment is a critical part of Japan’s initiative to establish high-altitude platform stations (HAPS) for delivering 5G services from the stratosphere.

Infrastructure

New Submarine Cable Connects Northern Europe

By Kamile Bigenyte May 30, 2024

At the Submarine Networks EMEA Conference in London, IOEMA Fibre introduced a new submarine cable that will link key markets across Northern Europe. The 1,400km cable, equipped with repeaters, will connect the UK, The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and Norway.

5G

Nokia Nears Deal with MEO to Replace Huawei in Portuguese 5G Network

By Kamile Bigenyte May 29, 2024

Reports have surfaced indicating that Nokia is on the brink of finalizing a significant deal with Portuguese mobile network operator MEO to deploy 5G radio access network (RAN) infrastructure. The move comes as MEO currently relies on Huawei equipment for its RAN operations.

Infrastructure

Nokia and Global Fiber Peru Connect Amazon Rainforest Communities

By Kamile Bigenyte May 29, 2024

Nokia, in collaboration with Global Fiber Peru, has successfully launched a pioneering subaquatic optical, IP, and fiber broadband network in the Amazon rainforest. This new network aims to connect approximately 400 communities within the three-border region where Peru, Colombia, and Brazil meet.

SIP

Integration of Snom Phones with Microsoft Teams SIP Gateway

By Kamile Bigenyte May 29, 2024

With the update of the telecommunications platform, Snom phones were recently added to the list of third-party devices supported by MS Teams via the SIP gateway. Snom explains what this means for companies who rely on Teams.

Infrastructure

Openreach Expands Full Fibre Broadband to 517 New UK Locations

By Kamile Bigenyte May 29, 2024

Broadband infrastructure provider Openreach has unveiled plans to extend its full fibre broadband services to 517 additional locations across the UK, bringing fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) to an extra 2.7 million homes and businesses. This ambitious rollout includes 400,000 homes in rural areas, highlighting Openreach’s commitment to bridging the digital divide.

M&A

T-Mobile to Acquire Majority of UScellular’s Wireless Operations

By Kamile Bigenyte May 29, 2024

T-Mobile has announced an agreement to acquire the bulk of UScellular’s wireless assets, including its customer base, retail stores, and certain spectrum holdings. The total value of the transaction is $4.4 billion, consisting of cash and the assumption of $2 billion in debt.

Market Watch

DE-CIX and PacketFabric Strengthen Partnership

By Kamile Bigenyte May 28, 2024

DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator, and PacketFabric, a prominent Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, have announced the expansion of their strategic collaboration. PacketFabric is now the inaugural Reseller under DE-CIX’s newly launched R3 Partner Program, marking a significant step in broadening access to high-performance interconnection services.