Virgin Media O2 has ramped up its mobile network in Scotland, boosting 4G and 5G services across 13,000 postcodes. As part of a £700 million upgrade plan, the provider targets better coverage in urban areas and tourist spots.
MasOrange, Spain’s top mobile provider, has secured an impressive 11 billion euros financing for a bold fiber optic venture with Vodafone Spain. This positions MasOrange to become a leading player in Spain’s fiber network landscape. These strategic funds will enhance MasOrange’s telecom initiatives, including leveraging advanced 5G technology.
TPG Telecom has accused Telstra of exaggerating its mobile coverage by nearly one million square kilometres, calling the claims misleading and unfair. The dispute centers on Telstra counting areas where coverage requires extra equipment. TPG is urging regulators to act and may pursue legal action.
Charter plans to acquire Cox for $34.5 billion, forming the largest cable and broadband provider in the United States. The merger aims to enhance innovation, improve customer service, and strengthen competition amid a shifting market. Leadership will combine executives from both companies, with operations based in Stamford, Connecticut.
MasOrange has launched Spain’s first 5G Advanced network, setting a new benchmark in telecoms. Deployed in Seville, the network uses mid and low bands, the 26 GHz spectrum, and a 3.5 GHz band, offering innovative services like 5G New Calling, enhancing connectivity and customer experience.
Zen Internet’s launch of The Fibre Hub marks a pivotal moment in the UK broadband sector. This innovative platform consolidates various altnet networks, streamlining access for Internet Service Providers to Business and Residential FTTP services.
Taara has teamed up with Digicomm International to accelerate deployment of its Lightbridge technology, which delivers fiber-grade internet through the air. With speeds up to 20 Gbps over long distances, this solution targets hard-to-wire areas, enhancing digital access for communities and businesses while expanding Taara’s reach.
BT has secured a five-year partnership with DEFRA to connect 34,000 workers and devices across the UK. Using EE’s mobile network and the Shared Rural Network, the project enhances safety, monitors the environment, and supports carbon reduction, helping DEFRA predict weather events and prevent critical incidents in rural areas.
Octopus Group is set to disrupt the UK mobile market by launching a MVNO through its telecom investment branch, Fern Trading. Targeting telecom giants like EE, Virgin Media O2, Vodafone, and Three, Octopus aims to enhance its telecommunications portfolio.
The UK government is pioneering a ban on ‘SIM farms’ to combat rising fraud and scams. SIM farms are hubs for multiple SIM cards enabling mass messaging for fraudulent activities. This legislative action targets the method, disrupting major fraud operations and safeguarding the public.
