Telecom operators worldwide tackle rising energy demands and stringent regulations by adopting renewables and innovative technologies. Transparency in green initiatives helps retain customers, while tailored energy strategies and efficient power systems promote sustainability in the industry.
Discover the potential of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) in shaping the future of 6G networks, enhancing coverage, spectral efficiency, and security while being cost-effective in previously unreachable areas. Explore RIS use cases as defined in ETSI’s latest report.
Discover how Microsoft aims to alleviate work intensity with AI integration into their 365 Copilot suite, focusing on enhanced workflows and creativity, while addressing concerns of job displacement. Explore AI-powered services and join the global conversation.
Discover how enhanced indoor coverage for communication networks is shaping the future of 5G, with innovative use cases such as online gaming, AR, and telemedicine. Learn about Huawei’s industry-leading solutions, including the LampSite technology, designed to improve spectrum utilization, energy efficiency, and IoT readiness.
Nokia and Claro Colombia join forces to deploy a cutting-edge private 4.9G wireless network at Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahía, enhancing mission-critical connectivity and on-premises data processing. This collaboration aims to strengthen port operations, optimize logistics, and support Colombia’s most advanced multipurpose maritime terminal in its digital transformation journey.
Vodafone UK embarks on a nationwide 3G shutdown, prioritizing modern 4G and 5G networks while retaining 2G for low-power IoT devices. As other UK telecom operators plan gradual phase-outs, industry experts debate the journey to meet the government’s coverage goals.
Verizon Business has announced that it will provide a variety of network connectivity options to Siemens, a German global technology business, in order to maintain the security of its employees’ devices and data. The solutions will provide Siemens employees in smaller office locations with a smooth “plug and play” user experience while emphasizing security and zero trust principles. Siemens’ zero-trust initiative demands that all employee devices be verified, approved and continually checked before access to mission-critical applications and data is granted or retained. Verizon Business will implement an “internet only” connection, such as a global Managed Wide Area Network based on Cisco Meraki technology, which is vital to the success of the Siemens’ “never trust, always verify” program. According to Sanjiv Gossain, EMEA Vice President, Verizon Business, an intelligent network may make underlying architectures more agile by controlling traffic and improving operational efficiency. He noted that while every…
The premium brand of IP telephony is delighted by the excellent results it has achieved at the end of its fiscal year and thanks its sales partners for their tremendous loyalty and support. IP telephony pioneer Snom, has maintained record sales figures and strengthened its market share in the fiscal year 2023. Crucial to Snom’s success has been the cooperation of its sales partners, who have made an active contribution to the brand’s success, despite the global political climate and recessionary trends of the last twelve months. As Snom’s CEO Gernot Sagl shares, the past year has been a challenging one for companies active in the B2B space. As soon as the market restraint triggered by the pandemic subsided, companies then had to deal with soaring operational, energy and fuel costs. All of this in combination created a series of knock-on effects and additional hurdles. For example, some…
US carriers to address airline safety concerns over C-band spectrum In an open letter, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile US and UScellular agreed to take voluntary steps to allay worries about aviation safety and allow these telecom companies to fully utilize their C-band spectrum. According to the letter, the steps are intended to minimize operational impact on C-Band operations and support full-power deployments across the C-Band spectrum. In the past, airlines have resisted the introduction of C-band spectrum for 5G services due to concerns over interference with aircraft altimeters. To assure the secure coexistence of C-band frequencies and radio altimeters, which are more than 220 MHz apart, the FCC has issued licensing and technical standards. Read the full article. Deutsche Telekom now owns a 50.2% stake in T-Mobile US According to CEO Tim Höttges, Deutsche Telekom now owns 50.2% of T-Mobile US, completing a long-term objective initially stated at the company’s 2021…
A historic milestone for the Canadian telecommunications sector was realized as Rogers Communications Inc. announced it had successfully concluded its merger with Shaw Communications Inc. The merger unites two famous Canadian companies that have been connecting Canadians for over five decades. The merger creates a coast-to-coast nationwide company which has fiber-powered internet that is accessible to nearly 70% of Canadian households. The newly combined company plans to bundle more products and services, including internet, television, phone, smart home monitoring, wireless services, credit card offers and sports and media content. In the next five years, the company intends to spend billions of dollars to offer fast, reliable networks in additional towns across Western Canada. Rogers will invest $1 billion in the four Western provinces to link rural, remote and Indigenous communities, as well as unserved distant routes. The business also intends to invest $2.5 billion to expand and strengthen…
