Ericsson unveils the Indoor Fusion 8828, a cutting-edge 5G solution engineered for enhanced indoor wireless connectivity. This innovation, first adopted by Bell, integrates radio and baseband in a single unit, supporting high-speed 5G coverage in small venues.
Fastweb and Vodafone’s merger will launch a private 5G network at Italy’s Port of Ravenna. This move aims to make it a smart port, supporting IoT and autonomous technology. This 15km canal hub will see enhanced cargo monitoring and environmental data tracking, boosting logistics efficiency.
Project Kuiper by Amazon is poised to revolutionize the broadband landscape with its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite launch, directly challenging Starlink. With over 3,200 satellites and telecom partnerships, Kuiper promises high-speed, low-latency internet worldwide. This development is a significant contender in the growing LEO broadband market.
BT urges UK SMEs to switch from analogue to digital networks by 2025 amid the phased retirement of PSTN, essential yet outdated. With 22% still reliant on traditional systems, disruptions rise.
Eutelsat Group, MediaTek, and Airbus Defence and Space have successfully trialed 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) using low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. This milestone paves the way for seamless satellite and terrestrial network integration, expanding global 5G accessibility.
Algeria Telecom and Huawei have partnered to launch a 400G WDM national backbone network, enhancing Algeria’s digital infrastructure with ultra-high-speed, low-latency connectivity. This initiative boosts network reliability, supports the digital economy, and improves online services in sectors like education and healthcare.
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.
The UK space sector sees intense competition as Amazon’s Project Kuiper lands a significant £670,000 contract with the Ministry of Defence. This strategic move explores using “translator” satellites for seamless communication across military, governmental, and private networks.
Ciena and Telia Norway have completed the Nordics’ first live 1.6 Tb/s data transmission trial over a challenging Oslo-Trondheim route using Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology. This innovation enhances efficiency and supports AI-driven networks.
LightSpeed partners with Neos Networks to enhance high-speed connectivity across the Midlands and East of England. Utilizing 10Gbps XGS-PON and Neos’ infrastructure, the alliance expands FTTP services, targeting underserved areas.
