Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia marks a pivotal shift in the telecom landscape, with the deal set to make it Italy’s second-largest fixed-line broadband provider. This €8 billion agreement promises operational efficiencies, substantial savings, and heightened competition, significantly impacting the VoIP landscape and telecom sector dynamics in Italy.
NVIDIA and SoftBank are joining forces to develop Japan’s premier AI supercomputer, leveraging NVIDIA’s Blackwell platform. This strategic partnership aims to advance AI technology and position Japan as a leader in global tech innovation.
The escalating energy consumption by data centers poses critical challenges, with cooling systems driving immense power usage. As data centers expand, particularly to support emerging technologies like generative AI, power demands are mushrooming.
GXC, a Texas-based private 4G/5G provider, is set to be acquired by California’s Motive Companies. This strategic move enhances GXC’s advanced 5G services for industrial applications, leveraging Motive’s expertise.
T-Mobile is revolutionizing VoIP communication with its groundbreaking 5G standalone network, achieving uplink speeds of 2.2 Gbps using New Radio Dual Connectivity. By aggregating 2.5 GHz and mmWave spectrum, T-Mobile significantly enhances VoIP performance, catering to demanding applications like live streaming and gaming. This innovation elevates VoIP experiences worldwide.
The UK’s armed forces will boost their intelligence capabilities with the 2027 launch of the Juno satellite. Led by SSTL, this £40 million project will create 200 skilled jobs, enhance surveillance, and aid environmental monitoring.
Elisa and Nokia are pioneering the first 100G PON trial in Europe with Nokia’s Lightspan MF solution. This initiative not only promises unprecedented broadband speeds but also enables seamless integration of 25G, 50G, and 100G PON services on a single network.
Globalstar has announced a groundbreaking $1.1 billion partnership with Apple to boost its satellite network capabilities. This collaboration will revolutionize Globalstar’s mobile satellite services, utilizing new satellite constellations and infrastructure.
CityFibre’s recent strategic move to sell its ISP subsidiary, Lit Fibre, back to its original founders aligns with their focus on wholesale network provision. This decision reinforces CityFibre’s commitment to enhancing its robust full-fibre network.
The FCC’s decision to allocate 4.9 GHz spectrum rights to FirstNet and AT&T is transforming communications for public safety networks. By unlocking underutilized bandwidth, this move enhances infrastructure, bridging gaps in emergency responses.
