Indian operator Bharti Airtel has significantly expanded its 5G network to encompass 140,000 villages across India. This initiative highlights Airtel’s commitment to enhancing digital connectivity in rural areas. Already covering 800,000 villages with its 4G network, Airtel’s expansion accelerates their mission of providing high-speed internet across India, supported by both 4G and 5G technologies.
Nokia and ZCorum have developed an innovative DOCSIS Provisioning Adapter (DPA) to aid cable operators in transitioning to fiber networks. This application leverages existing DOCSIS systems while provisioning Optical Network Terminals on Passive Optical Networks. The DPA streamlines the fiber transition, enhancing scalability, performance, and reliability for cable operators.
Huawei and UAE telecom provider du have deployed the first indoor 5G-Advanced network in the Middle East, utilizing three carrier aggregation technology. This network delivers peak data rates of 5.1Gbps, enhancing indoor connectivity in shopping malls, hotels, airports, and residential buildings.
Regulatory compliance is crucial for VoIP carriers to ensure the delivery of reliable communication services. Non-compliance can result in severe penalties, loss of licenses, and reputational damage. This article provides an overview of key regulations, such as data protection and emergency services, that carriers must navigate to operate legally and protect consumers.
This week, French mobile operator Free, owned by Iliad Group, announced the nationwide launch of 5G Standalone (SA) services. This makes Free the first to deploy 5G SA across France, activating it at 6,950 of its 20,000 sites. Experience higher speeds, reduced latency, and innovative applications, all at no extra cost.
Air Wireless has unveiled wireless DOCSIS technology, revolutionizing the delivery of wireless broadband services. This innovation allows cable TV providers to easily expand their data offerings. The new wireless DOCSIS solution competes with Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), posing a challenge to existing cable TV wireline broadband services and reshaping industry dynamics.
NVIDIA is partnering with T-Mobile, Ericsson, and Nokia to revolutionize mobile networks using AI-RAN. By leveraging the NVIDIA AI Aerial platform, this alliance aims to enhance 5G and future 6G networks. The partnership will optimize network performance and operational costs, paving the way for innovative AI-powered applications.
Vodafone has faced a major setback as the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ordered the discontinuation of three ads deemed misleading. These ads claimed Vodafone offers identical broadband to BT at a lower price, which BT disputed. The ASA upheld BT’s complaint, emphasizing that network performance varies due to different hardware and technology.
DIDWW has expanded its phone number porting services in Austria, now offering local number portability. Businesses can transfer their Austrian virtual phone numbers to DIDWW at no cost, simplifying the process with an online porting tool. This update integrates with VoIP solutions, enhancing telecommunications efficiency with DIDWW’s SIP trunking service.
Intel has announced a significant delay in constructing new chip manufacturing facilities in Germany and Poland, following disappointing Q2 financial results. This delay could impact Europe’s ambitions to bolster semiconductor production and reduce dependence on Chinese manufacturing.
