Google Fiber (GFiber) is expanding its Nevada network to include the City of Las Vegas, following its initial foray into the state earlier this year. In February, Clark County approved a franchise agreement, facilitating GFiber’s network deployment in the region.
Deutsche Telekom has emerged as the latest European telecommunications giant to report robust financial results for the first quarter of 2024. The German incumbent witnessed notable increases in revenue, earnings, and net profit, propelled by a surge in its European operations. The company’s performance underscores a positive growth trajectory amidst a competitive telecom landscape.
Virgin Media O2 and Crown Commercial Service have inked a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing technological and telecommunications solutions to bolster digitalisation efforts within the UK Government and the wider public sector. CCS, a government body responsible for aiding public sector procurement, has been pivotal in organizing the purchase of common goods and services across various organizations.
In line with its commitment to delivering global connectivity, DIDWW has expanded its SIP trunking services to include local call termination in North Macedonia, Malaysia, and Kenya. As a leading provider of premium quality two-way VoIP and SMS communications, DIDWW strategically enhances its coverage to offer robust telco solutions for businesses around the world.
In a significant development, Hong Kong residents now have access to China Telecom’s satellite direct-to-phone service, marking a pivotal step in the operator’s expansion strategy. China Telecom has long provided satellite options to mobile customers through a range of devices, including dongles, dedicated satphones, and smartphones equipped with built-in satellite antennas from manufacturers like Huawei.
Cummins Inc, a global leader in manufacturing heavy-duty truck engines, has sealed a groundbreaking deal with Verizon Business to introduce cutting-edge wireless networks at its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) in Lakewood, NY. The collaboration entails the deployment of Verizon’s innovative Neutral Host Network alongside a Private 5G Network within the premises of JEP, aiming to cater to both public and private connectivity needs.
Reports this week indicate that the Indian government is expected to postpone spectrum allocations for satellite broadband providers by four to six months, awaiting clarity following the ongoing general elections. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is reportedly holding off on final decisions until after the election results are announced on June 4.
Infobip, the global cloud communications platform, and Nokia today announced a partnering agreement that will enable the global developer community to leverage both companies’ Application Programmable Interface (API) platforms to build a wider array of telco network powered applications faster for consumer, enterprise and industrial customers.
AT&T is gearing up to roll out its latest offering, AT&T Turbo, starting May 2nd, in a bid to revolutionize wireless connectivity. Priced at $7 per month, the service is designed to provide users with enhanced network capabilities, allowing them to optimize their mobile data connection whenever needed.
Qatar-based telecommunications giant Ooredoo has announced a strategic partnership with Nokia aimed at capitalizing on the burgeoning private 5G network sector. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will see the two companies working together to develop bespoke 5G networks tailored for enterprise clients.
