The Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) has unveiled a transformative roadmap towards 6G. This framework addresses current 5G challenges, emphasizing a seamless evolution that integrates cutting-edge technologies.
Vodafone plans to expand its 5G network to cover 90% of Spain by 2025, reaching rural and urban areas alike. This rollout leverages the 700MHz frequency for better indoor coverage and faster data speeds.
T-Mobile US is transforming into a dynamic tech company through a partnership with Red Hat’s OpenShift Platform. This shift enhances T-Mobile’s private cloud capabilities and operational efficiency.
China Unicom is spearheading an ambitious 5G-Advanced (5G-A) rollout, aiming to cover 300 cities by 2025. This substantial initiative highlights their commitment to network enhancement, offering blazing 5Gbps to 10Gbps speeds.
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.
Meta’s Project Waterworth sets a new benchmark in subsea cable infrastructure, aiming to enhance global connectivity through over 50,000 kilometers of cables. This groundbreaking effort will streamline voip services across continents, crucial for sustaining global communication.
NetIX expands its global footprint with a new PoP at Telehouse London Docklands, drastically reducing service delivery times from four weeks to four days. This move enhances connectivity for ISPs, CDNs, and enterprises, linking them to 50+ Internet Exchanges.
Comcast’s latest initiative in Miami County, Indiana, supported by the Indiana Broadband Office, aims to expand high-speed Internet access. The project, funded by the Next Level Connections grant, will benefit over 2,200 residents.
Virgin Media O2 has expanded its 5G Standalone services across the UK, now reaching 500 towns and cities. This strategic move enhances enterprise-level connectivity, supporting innovative applications such as autonomous transport and remote healthcare.
China Telecom announced the early completion of the 10,000-km Asia Direct Cable (ADC), the first new submarine link in the Asia-Pacific in over eight years. Developed by a consortium, ADC delivers over 160 Tbps capacity, easing congestion and enhancing cloud and data services.
