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Broadband

Nokia and Telia Collaborate on 6 GHz Spectrum Trial for 5G Advancements

By Kamile Bigenyte June 5, 2024

The Finnish telecommunications equipment provider Nokia and Swedish operator group Telia joined forces to conduct a trial assessing the utility of the 6 GHz spectrum for massive MIMO 5G. Their outdoor trial, held at Nokia’s Research and Development center in Espoo, Finland, featured the utilization of a 128TRX antenna based on Nokia’s AirScale Habrok radio and a test terminal from MediaTek equipped with integrated antennas. While specifics on speeds and feeds remain undisclosed, the trial reportedly proceeded successfully.

Market Watch

CommScope Wins Casa Fire Sale in Bidding War

By Kamile Bigenyte June 4, 2024

A bidding war erupted over the fire sale of Casa Systems’ cable business, with CommScope emerging as the surprise victor. The final price tag of $45.1 million far outstripped initial expectations, highlighting the strategic value of Casa’s assets.

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Consortium Injects $100 Million into Stratospheric Glider Developer AALTO

By Kamile Bigenyte June 4, 2024

A consortium comprising two Japanese banks, mobile operator NTT DOCOMO, and Space Compass Corporation has committed $100 million to HAPS developer AALTO. This substantial investment aims to support AALTO’s industrial and commercial roadmap, targeting a commercial launch of its services by 2026.

VoIP Fundamentals

How to Compare VoIP Providers and Plans

By Gideon Hack June 3, 2024

Choosing a VoIP provider requires understanding your business needs. Compare providers based on reviews, pricing, call quality, features, and scalability. Look for bundled calling options, mobile apps, voicemail features, call forwarding, and auto-attendants. Ensure the provider offers integrations with your business tools and guarantees reliable service with strong security measures.

Telco Buzz

New Partnership to Propel 5G and Edge Computing Adoption

By Kamile Bigenyte May 31, 2024

In a transformative development for the telecommunications and enterprise sectors, Italtel, a global ICT company, has forged a strategic alliance with Nearby Computing, a leader in edge-to-cloud automation and orchestration platforms. This partnership is poised to expedite the deployment of 5G solutions, private networks, and edge computing, representing a major leap forward in the industry.

Market Watch

Tessellis to Acquire Go Internet in Strategic Business Expansion

By Kamile Bigenyte May 30, 2024

Italian company Tessellis has announced plans to acquire Go Internet, aiming to bolster its presence in the business services sector. The deal, initially delayed, has now met all necessary conditions and is set to proceed with Tessellis acquiring over 30% of Go Internet following a Reserved Capital Increase scheduled for the end of the month.

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Orange Partners with d.light to Expand Solar Tech Offerings in Africa

By Kamile Bigenyte May 30, 2024

French telecom giant Orange has teamed up with green technology company d.light to bring innovative solar-powered products to its prepaid customers in Africa. California-based d.light specializes in a variety of solar-powered devices such as lamps, torches, fans, and phone chargers, all designed for easy self-installation.

5G

Nokia Nears Deal with MEO to Replace Huawei in Portuguese 5G Network

By Kamile Bigenyte May 29, 2024

Reports have surfaced indicating that Nokia is on the brink of finalizing a significant deal with Portuguese mobile network operator MEO to deploy 5G radio access network (RAN) infrastructure. The move comes as MEO currently relies on Huawei equipment for its RAN operations.

Infrastructure

Nokia and Global Fiber Peru Connect Amazon Rainforest Communities

By Kamile Bigenyte May 29, 2024

Nokia, in collaboration with Global Fiber Peru, has successfully launched a pioneering subaquatic optical, IP, and fiber broadband network in the Amazon rainforest. This new network aims to connect approximately 400 communities within the three-border region where Peru, Colombia, and Brazil meet.

SIP

Integration of Snom Phones with Microsoft Teams SIP Gateway

By Kamile Bigenyte May 29, 2024

With the update of the telecommunications platform, Snom phones were recently added to the list of third-party devices supported by MS Teams via the SIP gateway. Snom explains what this means for companies who rely on Teams.