AT&T and Corning have solidified their partnership with a $1 billion multi-year agreement for fiber products, making AT&T Corning’s biggest customer. This venture supports AT&T’s fiber and 5G expansion, leveraging Corning’s expertise to deliver high-speed internet.
NEC and Cisco’s partnership in enterprise private 5G solutions represents a breakthrough in digital innovation. Merging Cisco’s 5G SA Core technology and NEC’s expertise in radio network integration empowers businesses through enhanced digital transformation.
Korean tech giants SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics are advancing 5G connectivity with AI-enhanced solutions. By deploying Samsung’s AI-RAN Parameter Recommender, SK Telecom optimizes 5G base station settings, leading to improved network quality.
Netomnia, a leading UK altnet provider, secured an additional £25 million from the National Wealth Fund to boost VoIP and broadband accessibility. This funding accelerates their fibre network expansion, targeting underserved communities. As Netomnia merges with Brsk, their VoIP services aim to reach 3 million premises by 2025.
Proximus has sold its data centers to Datacenter United, marking a major shift in Belgian telecoms. This enhances Datacenter United’s infrastructure, while Proximus remains a client under a long-term agreement.
Community Fibre, a leading UK alternative network provider, has secured £125 million from prominent lenders like JP Morgan and Alpha Bank. This investment will bolster their high-speed services, enhancing customer experience and expanding their fiber network reach in London.
Du has announced an expanded partnership with Nokia to enhance its 5G network across the UAE. This collaboration enables the deployment of Nokia’s 5G AirScale Radio Access Network, aiming for improved energy efficiency and higher service demand catering.
CommScope’s GigaSHIELD X10D is revolutionizing high-speed copper networks, meeting the needs of advanced systems by providing exceptional EMI and RFI rejection. This Cat 6A shielded solution ensures fast, reliable installation, setting new industry standards.
The launch of the world’s highest-capacity UltraSMR and ePMR CMR hard disk drives by Western Digital marks a pivotal advancement in data storage, offering up to 32TB of robust storage solutions. With their innovative technologies enhancing efficiency and reliability, these new HDDs are tailored to meet the demands of hyperscalers and cloud providers.
AT&T has recently finalized new contracts with the Communications Workers of America, impacting 23,000 employees. These agreements bring wage hikes, better healthcare, and increased job security, aligning with AT&T’s strategy.
