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As 5G FWA evolves with its next phase, 5G Advanced, worldwide research indicates growth and potential for higher speeds and reduced latency.
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5G Fixed Wireless Access: Bridging the Gap or Costly Solution?

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As 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) evolves with its next phase, 5G Advanced, worldwide research indicates growth and potential for higher speeds and reduced latency. The Middle East currently showcases impressive progress with over 1.6 million 5G FWA users. Yet, debates exist over its future, exploring whether 5G FWA will remain an affordable alternative to fixed broadband or tap into its speed for new applications. Moreover, cost is a concern for Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) devices, considered a current hurdle in advancing 5G FWA.

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Telefonica has mooted a fresh strategic roadmap attached with the acronym of GPS, which represents Growth, Profitability, and Sustainability.
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Telefonica’s Bold GPS Strategy for Robust Growth

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Telefonica embarks on a bold plan to revitalize its cash flow and revenues. In a strategy termed ‘GPS’, it plans to amplify free cash flow generation, while also targeting significant growth in various sectors like retail and digital services. Interestingly, the plan marries stringent financial targets with the crucial aspect of digital transformation – an ambitious endeavor that could redefine the company’s standing moving forward.

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Britain's rural and deprived regions face a significant digital divide as a large portion of the population still lacks access to 5G networks.
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Unveiling the 5G Challenge: Bridging UK’s Urban-Rural Digital Divide

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Almost half of Britain’s deprived rural areas lack access to 5G, according to a study by Vodafone. Urban communities fare better, but the digital divide remains significant. While this disparity supports Vodafone’s push for a merger with Three to improve coverage, government approval is still pending. Is this research merely a tactic to justify the merger, or does it genuinely highlight the urgent need for connectivity solutions in these regions?

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Marlink has teamed up with Eutelsat OneWeb to bring satellite connectivity to the luxury icebreaker cruise ship, Le Commandant Charcot.
Broadband

Marlink’s Futuristic Hybrid Network Aboard a Luxury Icebreaker

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Marlink has teamed up with Eutelsat OneWeb to bring satellite connectivity to the luxury icebreaker cruise ship, Le Commandant Charcot. Their innovative hybrid network enhances both operationally and leisurely experiences, using layered, encrypted technology for robust security. Remarkably, it allows for separate crew and operational systems on one terminal and ensures unprecedented internet access in remote locations.

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One New Zealand has inked an agreement to buy the local operation of UK-based small cell provider Dense Air.
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Unraveling One NZ’s Strategic Acquisition of Dense Air’s Spectrum

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One New Zealand’s strategic acquisition of local operations from UK-small cell provider Dense Air aims to strengthen mid-band spectrum. Promising enhancements to fixed-wireless access services, this merge incorporates a significant 70 MHz of spectrum into One NZ’s 4G and 5G networks. This move aligns with the company’s efforts towards modernizing its network, hinting towards a customer-centric future with expanded 5G network and possible SpaceX collaboration.

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Dell'Oro Group’s RAN 2030 Advanced Research Report hints at long-term growth and suggests investments could surpass $40 billion by 2030.
Broadband

Navigating RAN Market Dynamics: Growth Forecast and Challenges Ahead

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Dell’Oro Group’s RAN 2030 Advanced Research Report hints at long-term growth in the RAN market, suggesting investments could surpass $40 billion by 2030. Despite challenges like short-term boosts due to new technologies, infrastructural opportunities in Fixed Wireless Access and private networks might augment growth. The report also anticipates macro RAN deployments leading the 6G era. However, the analysis remains mindful of potential obstacles clouding this optimistic outlook.

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Virgin Media O2's sale of Corneridge UK towers to GLIL Infrastructure for £360 million marks a key shift in telecom infrastructure ownership.
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Exploring Virgin Media O2’s Cornerstone Sale and its Implication

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Virgin Media O2’s decision to offload part of its Corneridge UK towers business to GLIL Infrastructure for £360 million marks a key shift in telecom infrastructure ownership. However, this move falls short of industry valuations, indicating price reductions in the investment market. Despite this, VMO2 retains operational and strategic control in this critical asset, striving to enhance 4G connectivity and intensify 5G rollout. This move aligns with the firm’s wider strategy, marking the start of a potentially transformative series of ambitious deals, lightening its footprint while driving growth.

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Viasat has communicated its strategy to trim down its workforce by around 10%, implying the dismissal of approximately 800 roles.
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Viasat Streamlines Workforce Post-Inmarsat Acquisition: An Economic Necessity or Risky Move?

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After the whopping $6.2 billion acquisition by Inmarsat, Viasat is readying for a major reorganization, with a planned 10% workforce reduction. The move, affecting approximately 800 roles, aims for a substantial year-on-year cost-saving starting from 2025. Despite the promising financial outlook, the firm accepts the substantial costs linked with these transitions, yet considers them a vital investment for the future.

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Telus announced the successful two-way communication between smartphones and IoT devices, using Echostar T1.
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Exploring Telus’ Pioneering Step into D2D Satellite Communication

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In a groundbreaking revelation, Telus, Canada’s foremost operator, announced the successful two-way communication between smartphones and IoT devices, using Echostar T1, a geostationary Earth orbit satellite. Partnering with TerreStar and Skylo, Telus accomplished this feat using a specially-designed connectivity platform, highlighting the potential for remarkable connectivity throughout Canada, even in remote areas. As this technology differs significantly from regular D2D communication, Telus’s breakthrough is set to redefine the future of connectivity in previously unreachable corners of the country.

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, UK - AUGUST 02, 2012: Close up detail of the girders on the Swing Bridge across the River Tyne Port of Tyne
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Port of Tyne Launches First Smart Port in the UK with 5G Network

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The Port of Tyne, a key player in UK’s maritime infrastructure, is embarking on an exciting technological journey, partnering with Ericsson and BT to establish 4G and 5G private network connectivity. By engaging revolutionary standards in safety, efficiency, and sustainability, the Port aspires to become an exemplar among smart ports. Uniquely, the port-wide private network incorporates both 4G and 5G standalone connectivity, benefitting legacy devices while enabling cutting-edge 5G applications. This technological upgrade paves the way for futuristic applications that could revolutionize port operations while reducing carbon emissions. Learn more about this visionary initiative and its potential implications for the maritime industry.

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