Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile, and the University of Málaga are launching a hub to integrate satellite and terrestrial mobile broadband, bridging Europe’s digital divide. Supported by the Spanish Space Agency, the initiative fosters collaboration, enabling seamless connectivity via Vodafone’s space-to-land gateway.
In a groundbreaking move for the telecommunications sector, e& enterprise has forged a strategic partnership with PayPal. This collaboration enhances e& enterprise’s digital payments platform, empowering businesses by integrating seamless PayPal solutions.
Telefónica has selected Nokia to supply 4G and 5G core network services for enterprises in Spain, enhancing low-latency solutions like industrial robots and IoT. Simultaneously, Telefónica is advancing its quantum strategy with the BasQ Alliance, hosting Fujitsu’s Digital Annealer to drive innovation in finance, energy, and telecom.
Ericsson, Dell, and Red Hat are advancing Open RAN by innovating on O-RAN standards, focusing on interoperability and cloud-native solutions. Their collaboration on the O2 interface enhances seamless multi-vendor integration, ensuring efficient network management.
Airtel has achieved a milestone by landing the SEA-ME-WE 6 cable in Chennai, enhancing global connectivity. This expansion brings increased network capacity, reinforcing Airtel’s place in telecoms.
Druid Software has launched a high-end 5G core for private enterprise and edge networks, collaborating with Napatech and Red Hat. The solution enhances 5G SA features like network slicing and URLLC, optimizing efficiency and reducing costs.
GNM has expanded its network with a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Budapest, enhancing connectivity across Central Europe. Leveraging its DWDM system, the PoP improves redundancy, optimizes traffic flow, and offers interconnection services like GNM-IX and IP Transit.
Future Technologies has achieved impressive success with over $20 million in Industry 4.0 private 5G deals, primarily partnering with Nokia. Their focus on private 5G extends to connected industrial systems, boosting operational efficiency.
The UK space sector sees intense competition as Amazon’s Project Kuiper lands a significant £670,000 contract with the Ministry of Defence. This strategic move explores using “translator” satellites for seamless communication across military, governmental, and private networks.
Airtel is revolutionizing India’s telecom sector by collaborating with Nokia and Qualcomm to amplify 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and Wi-Fi solutions. Emphasizing the advantages of 5G technology, this partnership is set to address India’s digital demands.
