SatCo, a collaboration between Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile, is set to revolutionize telecommunications by delivering space-based cellular broadband across Europe. This initiative ensures continuous connectivity, even in remote areas, enhancing digital sovereignty.
BT urges UK SMEs to switch from analogue to digital networks by 2025 amid the phased retirement of PSTN, essential yet outdated. With 22% still reliant on traditional systems, disruptions rise.
Viavi Solutions is acquiring Spirent Communications’ high-speed Ethernet and network security assets for $425 million, following Keysight Technologies’ $1.5 billion acquisition of Spirent. This move strengthens Viavi’s NSE strategy, enhancing its Ethernet testing, security, and AI capabilities.
G REIGNS, HTC Group’s subsidiary, collaborates with Nissan to deploy a private 5G network, boosting augmented reality VR capabilities in manufacturing. This bespoke setup leverages HTC’s VIVE VR tech, revolutionizing design and production.
Cisco and Nvidia are deepening their partnership to simplify AI adoption for enterprises. By integrating Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet networking with Cisco’s infrastructure, they aim to enhance AI workload performance, security, and efficiency.
Singtel and Qualcomm are revolutionizing VoIP and connectivity with their AI-powered Wi-Fi gateway. By leveraging Qualcomm’s Smart Traffic Classifier, they’ve achieved a groundbreaking 50% reduction in latency, crucial fof applications like video calls.
Deutsche Telekom’s 2024 results surpassed expectations, with revenue rising 3.4% to €115.8 billion and free cash flow soaring 18.7% to €19.2 billion. CEO Tim Höttges called it “another record year,” projecting continued growth in 2025.
US telecom giants AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have partnered with Ericsson to launch the Aduna initiative, introducing standardized network APIs for fraud prevention. Slated for 2025, these APIs enhance security by verifying users and preventing unauthorized SIM swaps.
O2 Telefónica Germany has extended its partnership with Mavenir, signing a five-year deal to transition its 4G and 5G voice services to Mavenir’s cloud-native IMS platform. This upgrade enhances scalability, supports VoLTE and VoNR, and integrates AI-driven automation.
Samsung successfully tested 5G RedCap on Hyundai’s private 5G network in Ulsan, marking an industry-first for Industry 4.0. The trial enhances Hyundai’s smart factory initiative, optimizing automation with RedCap-enabled devices.
