Donald Trump has nominated Olivia Trusty for FCC commissioner, praising her dedication to economic growth and innovation. Trusty is expected to work closely with new FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to streamline regulations and expand affordable internet access.
CityFibre has launched the deployment of its full-fibre network in nine UK regions as part of Project Gigabit. This £5 billion initiative aims to connect over 1.3 million homes and businesses, reducing Britain’s digital divide.
Sparkle, a top global operator, is enhancing its services in Brazil with a new Point of Presence in Brasília. This strategic move caters to increasing demand for international connectivity, reinforcing Sparkle’s leading role in Latin America.
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.
