Etisalat by e& is setting industry standards with the introduction of groundbreaking 5G fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) plans, offering astounding speeds of 5Gbps and 10Gbps. While the pricing situates them firmly at the high-end spectrum, they represent a commitment to enhancing customer connectivity. Leveraging XGS fibre network technology, this pioneering move fortifies the UAE’s ambition to reign as a global telecom leader.
AST SpaceMobile secures a funding boost of $206.5 million from AT&T, Google, and Vodafone. Used smartphone market saw a robust 9.5% growth, while the new smartphone market faced a 3.2% decline. Nokia and Oppo have resolved their patent dispute with a multi-year cross-licensing agreement on 5G technology. ASC Americas partners with Wilmac Technologies to integrate ASC’s “Recording Insights” into Wilmac’s services. Mavenir has secured a contract to modernize messaging capabilities for Deutsche Telekom networks.
Singtel ramps up its maritime digital services by integrating the innovative satellite technology from Starlink. This breakthrough aims to inspire ship operators into adopting digital solutions such as AI, 5G, edge computing, and cloud-based technologies for improved operational efficiency and safety measures. Starlink, a first-of-its-kind low Earth orbit broadband service included in Singtel’s comprehensive iSHIP offerings, offers enhanced connectivity and reduced latency.
Riedel Communications’ switch to Bolero wireless intercom system partnered with RISE® Pacific, signals a new era for complex rigging and high-risk vertical operations. The technology bridges the communicative gap in such challenging settings, propelling safety and efficiency to extraordinary levels. Furthermore, it doubles as not just a life-saver, but a camaraderie builder among RISE Pacific team members, evident in the new shared music channel.
Ofcom’s proposal to supply backup batteries for mobile sites to improve network resilience has brought forth divergent viewpoints. Vodafone – a prominent voice in the debate – highlights operational complexities and massive costs associated with the backup plan, stressing that mobile operators should not carry the full financial burden.
CITIC Telecom CPC and INSYS icom are joining forces to extend reach into Asian markets, providing dependable private Ethernet for Industrial Internet of Things devices. Aiding this collaboration is CITIC Telecom CPC’s SmartCLOUD™ platform, ensuring secure, local IIoT data control. With its digitalization expertise, INSYS icom aims to simplify global IIoT infrastructure deployment, overcoming complex business and regulatory challenges.
In an exciting partnership, DZS and Andorix are commanding a digital transformation by converting landmark buildings across North America into fiber-based smart-buildings. By integrating DZS’s FiberLAN technology and Andorix’s PON service, they’ve not only availed historical sites to meet today’s digital demands but also brought considerable operational and capital savings.
In a strategic move that could redefine the trajectory of Vodafone’s future, the telecom giant has entered into a comprehensive 10-year partnership with Microsoft. Covering all Vodafone markets in Europe and Africa, this collaboration aims to reach a staggering 300 million people.
The new partnership between BT and Basrah Gas Company (BGC) sets an intriguing course for the digital transformation of the latter’s operations in Iraq. This collaboration will securely link BGC’s offices, processing units, and gas fields while enhancing their access to cloud-based applications.
Telinta, a global leader in cloud-based softswitch and billing solutions for VoIP service providers, today announced that it has been named as one of the world’s top providers of hosted solutions for VoIP service providers. The award comes from Enterprise Networking Magazine, who received nominations from the industry and its readers to recognize Telinta.