China-based Sequans Communications recently expanded by acquiring Swiss company ACP, strengthening its ambitions in the rapidly growing 5G RedCap sector. This strategic acquisition enhances Sequans’ capabilities to capture the expanding eRedCap market.
Three UK has teamed up with Ericsson to create Europe’s largest cloud-native core network, boosting capacity to 9 Tbps. As data usage skyrockets from services like streaming and gaming, this partnership aims to enhance performance.
Freshwave’s collaboration with the National Robotarium leverages 5G networks to empower agritech robots, including the innovative ‘Spot’. By streaming live video and conducting real-time analyses, these robots enhance productivity in agriculture.
BT has halted its pilot to transform street cabinets into EV charging stations after a promising start in East Lothian, Scotland. Financial challenges, including rising costs and profit declines, are speculated as reasons.
U Mobile has partnered with CIMB Bank to secure funding for its role as Malaysia’s second 5G network provider. The collaboration supports a rapid 5G rollout, enhancing digitalization efforts and infrastructure.
EXA Infrastructure’s acquisition of Aqua Comms marks a transformative step in enhancing its transatlantic capabilities. With expertise in subsea infrastructure, Aqua Comms enriches EXA’s 150,000km network.
Nokia and Zain KSA have teamed up to revolutionize indoor mobile connectivity in Saudi Arabia by introducing the first 4G/5G Femtocell solution in the region. This partnership aims to improve indoor network coverage for enterprises, ensuring seamless and efficient communication.
Swiss IoT module maker u-blox’s exit from the cellular IoT sector marks a strategic pivot to focus on profitable areas like GNSS satellite positioning. Persistent losses in the cellular division, driven by intense pricing competition and extended 5G IoT development timelines, influenced this decision amidst broader market challenges.
The UK government has granted IBM a crucial £1.6 billion contract for the Emergency Services Network. Vital for UK emergency communications, IBM’s solutions, backed by Samsung and Ericsson, promise enhanced voice-over-IP technology.
T-Mobile has launched Starlink satellite messaging for Samsung Galaxy devices, enhancing off-grid connectivity for Galaxy S24 users in the U.S. This beta service utilizes a low-earth orbit constellation, enabling text communication in areas without cellular coverage.
