U Mobile has partnered with Telekom Malaysia to accelerate 5G deployment using TM’s extensive fiber network. With Huawei and ZTE as key tech partners, U Mobile aims for rapid nationwide coverage, focusing on high demand areas while maintaining a wholesale access deal with DNB.
Vodafone Qatar collaborates with Nokia to transform its mobile network, focusing on faster and flexible 5G services. This partnership will boost network capacity and reduce latency, promoting secure, agile service delivery. As Qatar’s ICT sector grows, enhanced connectivity promises exciting prospects for businesses.
To bolster Germany’s critical infrastructure, OneFiber is deploying a 1.6 Tbps optical network using Ciena technology. This cutting edge system enhances security, supports real world testing, and delivers ultra fast, reliable connectivity across 5500 kilometers of fiber—empowering public and private sectors with future ready digital resilience.
Onecom and APFN have partnered to expand business grade fibre connectivity across the UK. Using APFN’s aquila platform, Onecom will access CityFibre’s extensive network, enhancing services for small and medium enterprises. This collaboration aims to deliver faster broadband to underserved areas.
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.
In a landmark move, Netomnia and Adtran have launched the first commercial 50G PON service in the UK, revolutionizing the broadband sector. This deployment utilizes Adtran’s SDX 6400 Series to deliver hyper-fast connectivity, seamlessly integrating with existing PON networks. This advancement highlights the power of next-generation PON technology.
Viettel has acquired the vital 700 MHz spectrum for $75.2 million, boosting its goal of 99 percent population coverage by 2030. This move enhances 4G and 5G reach, especially in rural areas, and supports emerging IoT applications.
CommScope and Emtelle have teamed up to optimize FTTH deployments in North America, integrating CommScope’s Prodigy connectivity and Emtelle’s blowable fiber optic micro-cable. This collaboration promises enhanced network installations with improved cost efficiency and high-quality network performance.
AT&T plans to acquire Lumen’s Mass Markets Fiber Business for $5.75 billion, marking a strategic move in fiber and 5G. This acquisition targets over 4 million new locations, potentially doubling AT&T’s fiber reach by 2030. Expansion plans include Denver, Las Vegas, and Seattle.
Nokia demonstrated its 5G technology in a major Norwegian military exercise involving over 10,000 soldiers from NATO countries. The advanced system improved real-time battlefield communication and coordination, helping forces operate efficiently in challenging Arctic conditions while showcasing the future of tactical military networks.
